The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has banned gambling on UFC fights in the aftermath of potential insider betting and suspicious line movements surrounding a recent bout.
On Thursday, the AGCO ordered gaming operators within its jurisdiction to stop offering and accepting wagers placed on UFC fights, effectively immediately.
“In recent weeks, the AGCO has learned of publicized alleged incidents, including possible betting by UFC insiders, as well as reports of suspicious betting patterns in other jurisdictions,” an AGCO statement read. “Therefore, the AGCO is now taking this step in the public interest. AGCO has indicated to operators that, once the necessary remedial steps have been taken, they may provide information demonstrating that UFC bets or betting products meet the Registrar’s Standards.”
