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<br>Sport wagering industry aims to protect itself<br>
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<br>16 September 2010<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
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<br>By Bill Wilson<br>
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<br>[Business press](https://vibrantclubs.com/read-blog/11505_how-much-are-americans-investing-in-sports-betting.html) reporter, BBC News<br>
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<br>[sports betting](https://naijamatta.com/read-blog/34856_sport-betting-industry-wants-to-protect-itself.html) on sport is substantial business.<br>
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<br>Sport England approximates the value of spending on sport-related [sports betting](https://www.buzzgate.net/read-blog/521_sweepstakes-casino-controversy-and-celebrities-039-all-important-role.html) 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 grown further, with an [approximated](http://classicalmusicmp3freedownload.com/ja/index.php?title=%E5%88%A9%E7%94%A8%E8%80%85:ChristinaJtp) ₤ 1bn bet on the World Cup alone in the UK this summer season.<br>
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<br>Meanwhile, German research firm Sport & Markt approximates the general international gaming market will be worth 263bn euros (₤ 220bn) by 2012, with much of that driven by web and [sports betting](https://strimsocial.net/read-blog/20089_the-ins-and-outs-of-betting-on-the-nfl-draft.html).<br>
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<br>But when the integrity of occasions are struck the gaming market suffers, and profits are put under risk if clients can not bet with self-confidence.<br>
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<br>And there can have been few higher-profile sport [sports betting](https://www.athleticzoneforum.com/read-blog/752_sports-minister-tracey-crouch-resigns-over-039-hold-up-039-to-betting-crackdown.html) stories than those impacting 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://www.womplaz.com/read-blog/75_best-u-s-sports-betting-sites-amp-sportsbooks-for-2024.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 been questioned by authorities over spot-fixing allegations connecting to a test against England at Lord's last month.<br>
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<br>Three of these gamers have said they will also challenge the corruption charges mounted against the trio by the sport governing body the International Cricket Council.<br>
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<br>Meanwhile, three-times snooker world champion John Higgins was cleared of match-fixing accusations, but was banned recently for six months for stopping working to report the illegal technique to him to toss frames.<br>
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<br>There are likewise two other continuing examinations - not associated 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, among the UK's most significant online sporting exchanges.<br>
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<br>"If the sport is viewed as truthful, straight and fair that is great for [sports betting](https://mgnm.uk/read-blog/3109_how-to-withdraw-from-bet9ja-8-step-guide-to-money-in-your-wins.html) companies due to the fact that individuals will spend money wagering with confidence," he states.<br>
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<br>"If you take the Pakistan accusations, although unassociated to the UK controlled wagering market ... it is not actually a positive story for [sports betting](https://ifairy.world/read-blog/1574_uk-betting-firms-gamble-on-united-states-after-sports-wager-ruling.html) in the UK.<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
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<br>"That is since the understanding is that 'cricket is now something we might need to take care 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 [professionals](https://wiki.fablabbcn.org/User:VickiePringle7) at a World [sports betting](https://alumni.myra.ac.in/read-blog/148673_how-to-withdraw-from-bet9ja-8-step-guide-to-money-in-your-wins.html) Law Report conference into [sports betting](https://surgiteams.com/index.php/User:TangelaRedmon), the focus needs to be on sportspersons and sportswomen.<br>
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<br>As Simon Taylor of the Professional Players' Federation points out: "The only individuals who can repair a match are the competitors or the referee."<br>
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<br>His organisation represents guys and women in 15 [sports betting](https://farmwoo.com/read-blog/9560_the-history-of-the-nfl-and-how-to-bet-on-it.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 thinks that it is insufficient to simply have deterrents, sanctions and disciplinary treatments, but that the method to take on prospective issues around gamers is likewise through education.<br>
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<br>Mr Taylor says rules require to be explained plainly to gamers with clear examples, and by they appreciate.<br>
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<br>"Through informing players about [sports betting](https://social.japrime.id/read-blog/23465_how-to-play-bet9ja-online.html) you reinforce stability which is in everybody's interest," he includes.<br>
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<br>"If gamers are more difficult 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 regulative legal recommendations at the Football Association, concurs.<br>
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<br>"Prevention is much better than remedy, and we also make a point of telling players 'you are going to be captured'."<br>
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<br>"It is crucial that sport is straight, and is seen to be straight," he adds.<br>
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<br>"If it loses that then individuals do not want to bet, that is not in gambling companies' interests, and it is not in our interests."<br>
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<br>He said that once a great reputation was lost, the damage to a sport was "incalculable".<br>
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<br>Mr Johnson says gamers need to be seen not to be capitalizing any inside understanding, which he says could trigger "brand name damage" to football and its competitors.<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 need to overcome to players the reputational risk to the video game," he states. "Once self-confidence has actually been damaged it is difficult 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 possibly Nick Tofiluk, director of regulation at the Gambling Commission, represents the "stick".<br>
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<br>An ex-chief constable of West Midlands authorities, Mr Tofiluk has obligation for policing all [wagering](https://finance.azberg.ru/read-blog/2648_sweepstakes-casino-controversy-and-celebrities-039-all-important-role.html) in the UK apart from spread [sports betting](https://aceme.ink/read-blog/1869_sports-minister-tracey-crouch-resigns-over-039-delay-039-to-betting-crackdown.html), which is the remit of the FSA.<br>
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<br>"The frustrating bulk of [sports betting](https://bence.net/read-blog/6357_online-betting-firms-gamble-on-soccer-mad-nigeria.html) wagering happening through UK operators is legal and reasonable," he states.<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>"Such cheating has the prospective to weaken the stability of a sport, and it also harms the business interests of [sports betting](https://catvcommunity.com.tr/read-blog/4470_the-history-of-the-nfl-and-how-to-bet-on-it.html) bodies and [sports betting](https://richonline.club/read-blog/4345_the-history-of-the-nfl-and-how-to-bank-on-it.html) wagering."<br>
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<br>The commission has developed an in-house [Sports Betting](https://gamehiker.com/wiki/index.php/User:LucindaForshee8) Intelligence Unit to get and disseminate details to sporting authorities, wagering companies and policing authorities.<br>
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<br>"Since 2007 we have experienced a substantial insight into world of corrupt [sports betting](https://maxmeet.ru/read-blog/91_how-much-are-americans-spending-on-sports-betting)," he states.<br>
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<br>"We will signal [sports betting](https://zekond.com/read-blog/113544_for-sports-gambling-to-be-legalised.html) of our concerns, to help prevent or cut [illegal] activity"<br>
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<br>In May 2010, the commission also introduced a personal telephone hotline for those with information or suspicions.<br>
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<br>But in a two-and-a-half year duration there has been simply 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 states there are still 8 continuous investigations, and that much beneficial information has actually likewise been passed to [sports betting](https://globalairgunner.com/read-blog/20068_sweepstakes-casino-controversy-and-celebrities-039-all-important-role.html) authorities.<br>
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<br>He said that where an examination by a sport governing body was quicker, and more expense effective, then the commission would consider stopping a criminal investigation "in favour of letting [sports betting](https://miggoo.com.br/read-blog/2689_for-sports-gambling-to-be-legalised.html) governing bodies take the lead".<br>
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<br>"They look for the vulnerabilities of these to assist in their business."<br>
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<br>Related internet links<br>
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<br>World [sports betting](https://bbarlock.com/index.php/User:CeciliaPreece) 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>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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<br>BLP<br>
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<br>Gambling Commission<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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