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<br>16 September 2010<br>
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<br>By Bill Wilson<br>
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<br>Business press reporter, BBC News<br>
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<br>Betting on sport is big business.<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
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<br>Sport England estimates the value of spending on sport-related gambling in England grew from ₤ 1.7 bn in 1985 to ₤ 2.8 bn in 2008.<br>
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<br>And that figure is likely to have actually grown even more, with an approximated ₤ 1bn bet on the World Cup alone in the UK this summertime.<br>
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<br>Meanwhile, German research study firm Sport & Markt approximates the general worldwide gaming market will deserve 263bn euros (₤ 220bn) by 2012, with much of that driven by web and [sports betting](https://bvbborussiadortmundfansclub.com/read-blog/6472_missouri-sports-betting-ballot-measure-approved-by-voters.html).<br>
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<br>But when the stability of events are hit the [sports betting](https://metacouture.co/read-blog/24262_online-betting-firms-gamble-on-soccer-mad-nigeria.html) market suffers, and incomes are put under threat if consumers can not wager with confidence.<br>
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<br>And there can have been few higher-profile sport wagering stories than those affecting cricket and snooker this year.<br>
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<br>High-profile<br>
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<br>As Sport & Markt's Gareth Moore observes: "Everyone discuss the [sports betting](https://aladin.social/read-blog/60905_sports-minister-tracey-crouch-resigns-over-039-delay-039-to-betting-crackdown.html) market now.<br>
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<br>"Not only is it a considerable market in world business, it is one that is now on the front pages of newspapers."<br>
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<br>Four Pakistan cricketers have actually been questioned by authorities over spot-fixing allegations relating to a test versus England at Lord's last month.<br>
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<br>Three of these players have actually said they will also challenge the corruption charges installed against the trio by the sport governing body the International Cricket Council.<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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<br>Meanwhile, three-times snooker world champion John Higgins was cleared of match-fixing accusations, but was banned last week for 6 months for failing to report the illegal approach to him to throw frames.<br>
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<br>There are likewise 2 other continuing examinations - unrelated to Mr Higgins - into snooker.<br>
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<br>'Honest'<br>
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<br>David O'Reilly is legal counsel for Betfair, one of the UK's biggest online sporting exchanges.<br>
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<br>"If the sport is viewed as truthful, straight and fair that benefits [sports betting](https://sfqatest.sociofans.com/read-blog/654_the-ins-and-outs-of-betting-on-the-nfl-draft.html) companies since individuals will invest cash [sports betting](https://wolvesbaneuo.com/wiki/index.php/User:ValerieHofmann0) with self-confidence," he states.<br>
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<br>"If you take the Pakistan claims, although unrelated to the UK regulated [sports betting](https://taar.me/read-blog/8475_how-much-are-americans-spending-on-sports-betting.html) market ... it is not really a positive story for [sports betting](https://peekz.eu/read-blog/242_sport-betting-industry-looks-to-protect-itself.html) in the UK.<br>
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<br>"That is because the perception is that 'cricket is now something we might have to beware about'."<br>
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<br>'Education'<br>
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<br>So what can be done to avoid future scandals?<br>
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<br>According to specialists at a World [sports betting](http://social.redemaxxi.com.br/read-blog/1670_for-sports-gambling-to-be-legalised.html) Law Report conference into [sports betting](https://worldsports.pro/read-blog/220_things-you-need-to-know-about-rafting-adventures.html), the focus has to be on sportsmen and sportswomen.<br>
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<br>As Simon Taylor of the Professional Players' Federation explains: "The only individuals who can repair a match are the competitors or the referee."<br>
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<br>His organisation represents males and females in 15 [sports betting](https://friendspo.com/read-blog/28362_sports-minister-tracey-crouch-resigns-over-039-hold-up-039-to-betting-crackdown.html) in the UK, being an umbrella organisation for all player organisations, such as the Professional Footballers' Association.<br>
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<br>He believes that it is insufficient to simply have deterrents, sanctions and disciplinary procedures, however that the method to tackle potential concerns around gamers is also through education.<br>
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<br>Mr Taylor says guidelines require to be described clearly to players with clear examples, and by individuals they respect.<br>
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<br>"Through informing gamers about [sports betting](https://forum.petstory.ge/read-blog/3422_sports-minister-tracey-crouch-resigns-over-039-hold-up-039-to-betting-crackdown.html) wagering you reinforce stability which remains in everyone's interest," he includes.<br>
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<br>"If gamers are harder to corrupt then sport will be harder to corrupt."<br>
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<br>'Brand damage'<br>
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<br>Matt Johnson, head of regulatory legal guidance at the Football Association, agrees.<br>
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<br>"Prevention is much better than remedy, and we likewise make a point of informing players 'you are going to be caught'."<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
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<br>"It is important that sport is straight, and is seen to be directly," he adds.<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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<br>"If it loses that then people do not want to wager, that is not in gaming firms' interests, and it is not in our interests."<br>
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<br>He said that once a great track record was lost, the damage to a sport was "incalculable".<br>
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<br>FA guidelines indicate gamers are not enabled to wager on a competitors in which they are involved.<br>
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<br>Mr Johnson states gamers need to be seen not to be cashing in on any inside understanding, which he says could trigger "brand name damage" to football and its competitions.<br>
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<br>So, even a Second Division player knocked out of the FA Cup in the autumn can not bank on a Manchester United v Chelsea cup final the following spring.<br>
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<br>"We have to get over to players the reputational risk to the video game," he states. "Once confidence has been damaged it is hard to get it back - mud sticks."<br>
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<br>'Overwhelmingly legal'<br>
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<br>If this represents the "carrot" approach, then perhaps Nick Tofiluk, director of regulation at the Gambling Commission, represents the "stick".<br>
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<br>The Gambling Commission was established under the Gambling Act 2005 to control industrial gaming in Great Britain.<br>
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<br>An ex-chief constable of West Midlands cops, Mr Tofiluk has for policing all betting in the UK apart from spread [sports betting](https://ai.tienda/read-blog/7277_best-u-s-sports-betting-sites-amp-sportsbooks-for-2024.html), which is the remit of the FSA.<br>
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<br>"But for some there is the temptation to ... corruptly hinder the result of a sporting event.<br>
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<br>In May 2010, the commission likewise presented a personal telephone hotline for those with details or suspicions.<br>
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<br>'Vulnerabilities'<br>
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<br>But in a two-and-a-half year duration there has been just one prosecution, a 24-year-old man who was warned for cheating in relation to greyhound racing.<br>
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<br>However, Mr Tofiluk says there are still eight ongoing examinations, which much useful information has actually also been passed to [sports betting](https://hcsxy2024.com/read-blog/2049_the-ins-and-outs-of-betting-on-the-nfl-draft.html) authorities.<br>
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<br>He stated that where an investigation by a sport governing body was quicker, and more cost efficient, then the commission would think about stopping a criminal investigation "in favour of letting [sports betting](https://voggisper.com/read-blog/1216_best-u-s-sports-betting-sites-amp-sportsbooks-for-2024.html) governing bodies take the lead".<br>
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<br>"They seek out the vulnerabilities of these to assist in their enterprises."<br>
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<br>Related web links<br>
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<br>World [sports betting](http://archmageriseswiki.com/index.php/User:DeangeloBonython) Law Report<br>
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<br>ICC<br>
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<br>Professional Players Federation<br>
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<br>Professional Footballers' Association<br>
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<br>The FA<br>
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<br>Betfair<br>
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<br>Sport & Markt<br>
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<br>BLP<br>
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<br>Gambling Commission<br>
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