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<br>Sport wagering market looks to protect itself<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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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 reporter, BBC News<br>
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<br>[sports betting](http://1600-6765.com/board_fyUJ95/209440) on sport is substantial business.<br>
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<br>Sport England approximates the value of costs on sport-related gaming in England grew from ₤ 1.7 bn in 1985 to ₤ 2.8 bn in 2008.<br>
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<br>Which figure is likely to have grown further, with an estimated ₤ 1bn bet on the World Cup alone in the UK this summertime.<br>
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<br>Meanwhile, German research firm Sport & Markt estimates the overall international gaming market will be worth 263bn euros (₤ 220bn) by 2012, with much of that driven by web and [sports betting](https://edu.yju.ac.kr/board_ATUW65/424690).<br>
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<br>But when the stability of occasions are hit the gambling market suffers, and incomes are put under risk if consumers can not wager with self-confidence.<br>
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<br>And there can have been few higher-profile sport [sports betting](https://unitedstatesofbiafra.com/read-blog/58_just-how-much-are-americans-investing-in-sports-betting.html) 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://namesdev.com/read-blog/15213_things-you-need-to-understand-about-rafting-adventures.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 newspapers."<br>
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<br>Four Pakistan cricketers have been questioned by police over spot-fixing accusations connecting to a test against England at Lord's last month.<br>
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<br>Three of these gamers have stated they will also challenge the corruption charges installed versus the trio by the sport governing body the International Cricket Council.<br>
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<br>Meanwhile, three-times snooker world champ John Higgins was cleared of match-fixing allegations, but was prohibited recently for six months for failing to report the illegal approach to him to throw frames.<br>
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<br>There are also 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 greatest online sporting exchanges.<br>
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<br>"If the sport is perceived as honest, straight and reasonable that is great for [sports betting](http://wiki-tb-service.com/index.php?title=Benutzer:LisetteDuhig) firms because people will invest cash wagering with confidence," he states.<br>
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<br>"If you take the Pakistan claims, although unrelated to the UK managed wagering industry ... it is not truly a positive story for wagering in the UK.<br>
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<br>"That is since the understanding is that 'cricket is now something we might have to be careful 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 experts at a World [sports betting](https://social.vetmil.com.br/read-blog/15495_sports-minister-tracey-crouch-resigns-over-039-delay-039-to-betting-crackdown.html) Law Report conference into [sports betting](https://www.oscommerce.com/wiki/User_talk:ConradBass75184) gambling, 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 fix a match are the rivals or the referee."<br>
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<br>His organisation represents males and females in 15 [sports betting](http://energymarine.net/?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=1187907) in the UK, being an for all player organisations, such as the Professional Footballers' [Association](https://social.midnightdreamsreborns.com/read-blog/13683_why-every-cricket-fan-need-to-try-the-all-cricket-id-gaming-platform.html).<br>
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<br>He thinks that it is inadequate to simply have deterrents, sanctions and disciplinary procedures, but that the method to tackle possible concerns around gamers is also through education.<br>
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<br>Mr Taylor states guidelines require to be explained plainly to gamers with clear examples, and by individuals they respect.<br>
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<br>"Through educating gamers about [sports betting](https://aijoining.com/read-blog/256_how-to-withdraw-from-bet9ja-8-step-guide-to-money-in-your-wins.html) wagering you reinforce stability which remains in everybody's interest," he adds.<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 regulatory legal advice at the Football Association, agrees.<br>
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<br>"Prevention is better than cure, and we likewise make a point of informing gamers 'you are going to be caught'."<br>
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<br>"It is necessary that sport is directly, and is seen to be directly," he adds.<br>
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<br>"If it loses that then people do not want to bet, that is not in gambling firms' interests, and it is not in our interests."<br>
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<br>He said that when a good credibility was lost, the damage to a sport was "incalculable".<br>
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<br>FA rules imply gamers are not enabled to bank on a competition in which they are included.<br>
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<br>Mr Johnson says players have to be seen not to be cashing in on any inside understanding, which he states could cause "brand name damage" to football and its competitions.<br>
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<br>So, even a 2nd Division player knocked out of the FA Cup in the fall can not bank on a Manchester United v Chelsea cup last the following spring.<br>
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<br>"We have to overcome to players the reputational threat to the game," he says. "Once confidence has actually been harmed 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" method, then perhaps Nick Tofiluk, director of regulation 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 regulate business gambling in Great Britain.<br>
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<br>An ex-chief constable of West Midlands authorities, Mr Tofiluk has obligation for policing all wagering in the UK apart from spread [sports betting](https://birdiey.com/read-blog/498_the-ins-and-outs-of-betting-on-the-nfl-draft.html), which is the remit of the FSA.<br>
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<br>"The frustrating majority of [sports betting](https://cosplaybook.de/read-blog/7036_score-big-wins-how-sports-betting-software-drives-growth-and-engagement.html) taking location through UK operators is legal and reasonable," he says.<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 possible to weaken the integrity of a sport, and it likewise harms the commercial interests of [sports betting](https://wowonder.mitek.com.tr/read-blog/4775_uk-betting-firms-gamble-on-united-states-after-sports-wager-ruling.html) bodies and [sports betting](https://drapia.org/11-WIKI/index.php/User:VeolaPoidevin) wagering."<br>
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<br>The commission has developed an internal [Sports Betting](https://ishare.igrowtech.biz/read-blog/5356_exploring-the-sports-betting-industry-putting-ideas-into-practice.html) Intelligence Unit to receive and disseminate info to sporting authorities, wagering companies and policing authorities.<br>
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<br>"Since 2007 we have actually experienced a considerable insight into world of corrupt [sports betting](https://social.vetmil.com.br/read-blog/15510_sweepstakes-casino-controversy-and-celebrities-039-all-important-role.html) wagering," he says.<br>
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<br>"We will alert [sports betting](https://bexopro.com/read-blog/2890_sweepstakes-casino-controversy-and-celebrities-039-all-important-role.html) of our concerns, to help prevent or reduce [unlawful] activity"<br>
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<br>In May 2010, the commission likewise presented 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 duration there has been just one prosecution, a 24-year-old guy who was warned for unfaithful in relation to greyhound racing.<br>
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<br>However, Mr Tofiluk states there are still eight ongoing investigations, which much useful details has actually also been passed to [sports betting](https://aquarium.zone/read-blog/6736_missouri-sports-betting-ballot-measure-approved-by-voters.html) authorities.<br>
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<br>He said that where an examination by a sport governing body was quicker, and more cost efficient, then the commission would consider discontinuing a criminal examination "in favour of letting [sports betting](https://aceme.ink/read-blog/1881_things-you-need-to-learn-about-rafting-adventures.html) governing bodies take the lead".<br>
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<br>"They look for the vulnerabilities of these to help in their business."<br>
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<br>Related internet links<br>
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<br>World [sports betting](https://namesdev.com/read-blog/15191_for-sports-gambling-to-be-legalised.html) 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>
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