The newly-launched digital integrity tool has been created to enlighten people involved in sport to the laws that are in place to prevent match-fixing and the consequences they could face if these laws are breached.

"Match-fixing has emerged as a major issue facing sport in Australia and basketball is not immune to potential foul play," said Basketball Australia chief executive Kristina Keneally.

"Basketball must be proactive in addressing the issue of match-fixing and in conjunction with the NISU we are providing our sport with the relevant education and advice to make decisions that will uphold the integrity of the game.

"The digital match-fixing tool is a simple and easy way for all involved in basketball to understand the dangers match-fixing poses and ways to avoid it infiltrating our sport."

Australian Opal Jenna O'Hea was one of the players that had input into the match-fixing tool



Basketball stars such as Australian Opal Jenna O'Hea, Melbourne Tigers guard Chris Goulding and Australian Rollers star Dylan Alcott were involved in the development of the tool, which Keneally hopes will make those involved in sport more aware of the risks that match-fixing presents to both the athletes and the integrity of their discipline.

The tool includes up-to-date information regarding new legislation introduced in states and territories across Australia that can result in jail terms of up to 10 years for people found guilty of match fixing.

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