# Match-fixing now affecting chess and darts, UK committee told

The UK House of Lords select committee heard evidence that match-fixing has spread beyond traditional sports to chess and darts. This raises concerns about integrity and gambling-related corruption in these increasingly popular competitive activities. The revelation may prompt calls for broader regulatory oversight.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/09/match-fixing-spreading-to-sports-such-as-chess-and-darts-select-committee-told) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:15:50 GMT