When I (the operator) submit a report using the SBRM via the MGA portal, is it a must to also report any suspicious event or suspicious account to the SGB? Do I need to inform the MGA if I have (or have not) already reported such suspicious event or suspicious account to the relevant SGB at the time of submitting a report via the SBRM?

It is highly important to report any suspicious sporting events to the relevant Sports Governing Body (SGB), in conjunction with the report being submitted via the Suspicious Betting Reporting Mechanism (SBRM). However, whether an operator reports to an SGB or not, remains at the discretion of the operator. When submitting a report, it is highly important that the operator clarifies if such event was reported to the relevant SGB, in order for the department to determine whether the MGA should report it on their behalf.