Alberta has joined fellow Canadian province Ontario in halting any UFC wagering.
On Friday, a spokesperson for Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Hashish confirmed to MMA Preventing that the AGLC has stopped providing and accepting wagers on UFC occasions — a call that was made on Dec. 1. TSN was first to report the information.
“Beforehand positioned UFC wagers on PlayAlberta.ca have been voided and the stake returned to the participant,” an AGLC spokesperson informed MMA Preventing.
“AGLC will proceed to observe requirements applied by UFC earlier than reinstating betting choices on Play Alberta.”
Ontario’s announcement was made public on Thursday, citing “considerations about non-compliance with AGCO’s betting integrity necessities.”
Regulators have scrutinized UFC betting for the reason that Darrick Minner vs. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke matchup at UFC Vegas 64.
Minner was stopped in simply 67 seconds shortly after he appeared to endure a leg damage within the octagon. Betting strains shifted in an enormous approach in Nuerdanbieke’s favor and the suspicious exercise — which was probably tied to Minner having an undisclosed damage going into his struggle — together with the unusual end result has led to an official investigation into the bout.
Stateside, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement shut down wagers involving Minner’s coach, James Krause, the place Krause was concerned as a coach, coach, promoter or fighter, a spokesperson confirmed to MMA Preventing.
Minner faces a possible sanction from the Nevada Athletic Fee. The UFC has denied any wrongdoing.
