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[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)<br>Betting on sport is substantial business.<br>
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<br>Sport England approximates the worth 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>Which figure is most likely to have actually grown further, with an approximated ₤ 1bn bet on the World Cup alone in the UK this summer.<br>
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<br>Meanwhile, German research firm Sport & Markt estimates the overall global betting market will be worth 263bn euros (₤ 220bn) by 2012, with much of that driven by web and [sports betting](https://sbwiki.davnit.net/index.php/UK_Betting_Firms_Gamble_On_United_States_After_Sports_Wager_Ruling) gambling.<br>
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<br>But when the integrity of occasions are hit the betting market suffers, and incomes are put under risk if customers can not wager with confidence.<br>
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<br>And there can have been couple of 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 talks about the [sports betting](https://social.ppmandi.com/read-blog/2108_cover-the-bases-sports-betting-news-and-notes-from-the-past-week.html) gambling market now.<br>
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<br>"Not only is it a considerable market in world service, it is one that is now on the front pages of papers."<br>
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<br>Four Pakistan cricketers have actually been questioned by cops over spot-fixing accusations relating to a test versus England at Lord's last month.<br>
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<br>Three of these players have actually stated 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 6 months for stopping working to report the prohibited method to him to throw frames.<br>
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<br>There are also 2 other continuing investigations - 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, among the UK's most significant online sporting exchanges.<br>
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<br>"If the sport is perceived as truthful, straight and fair that benefits wagering firms since people will spend cash wagering with confidence," he states.<br>
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<br>"If you take the Pakistan allegations, although unrelated to the UK managed betting market ... it is not really a favorable story for wagering in the UK.<br>
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<br>"That is since the understanding is that 'cricket is now something we may have to beware about'."<br>
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<br>'Education'<br>
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<br>So what can be done to prevent future scandals?<br>
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<br>According to professionals at a World [sports betting](http://harimuniform.co.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=free&wr_id=269783) Law Report conference into [sports betting](http://1688dome.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=free&wr_id=147542), the focus needs 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 rivals or the referee."<br>
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<br>His organisation represents males and females in 15 [sports betting](https://nana22.com/read-blog/4027_sport-betting-industry-looks-to-protect-itself.html) in the UK, being an umbrella organisation for all gamer organisations, such as the Professional Footballers' Association.<br>
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<br>He believes that it is not sufficient to merely have deterrents, sanctions and disciplinary procedures, however that the method to take on prospective issues around gamers is likewise through education.<br>
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<br>Mr Taylor says guidelines require to be discussed plainly to players with clear examples, and by individuals they appreciate.<br>
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<br>"Through educating players about sports wagering you reinforce integrity which is in everybody's interest," he includes.<br>
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<br>"If players 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 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 gamers 'you are going to be caught'."<br>
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<br>"It is crucial that sport is directly, and is seen to be directly," he includes.<br>
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<br>"If it loses that then people do not wish to bet, that is not in gaming firms' interests, and it is not in our interests."<br>
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<br>He stated that once a good credibility was lost, the damage to a sport was "enormous".<br>
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<br>FA guidelines mean players are not enabled to wager on a competitors in which they are involved.<br>
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<br>Mr Johnson states players have to be seen not to be cashing in on any inside knowledge, which he says could trigger "brand name damage" to football and its competitors.<br>
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<br>So, even a Second Division gamer knocked out of the FA Cup in the fall can not wager 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 says. "Once confidence has 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" technique, then perhaps Nick Tofiluk, director of guideline at the Gambling Commission, represents the "stick".<br>
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<br>The Gambling Commission was set up under the Gambling Act 2005 to control commercial betting in Great Britain.<br>
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<br>An ex-chief constable of West Midlands police, Mr Tofiluk has duty for policing all wagering in the UK apart from spread betting, which is the remit of the FSA.<br>
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<br>"The frustrating majority of [sports betting](https://socialgem.net/read-blog/17365_sport-betting-industry-looks-to-protect-itself.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>The commission has established an in-house [Sports Betting](https://social.nirantara.net/read-blog/69_recent-massachusetts-sports-betting-legislation-contains-significant-tax-increas.html) Intelligence Unit to receive and share info to sporting authorities, betting companies and policing authorities.<br>
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<br>"Since 2007 we have experienced a considerable insight into world of corrupt sports wagering," he says.<br>
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<br>In May 2010, the commission also introduced a confidential 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 period there has been simply one prosecution, a 24-year-old guy who was cautioned for unfaithful in relation to greyhound racing.<br>
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<br>However, Mr Tofiluk says there are still 8 continuous investigations, which much helpful information has also been passed to [sports betting](https://sharefolks.com/read-blog/22872_uk-betting-firms-gamble-on-united-states-after-sports-wager-ruling.html) authorities.<br>
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