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<br>16 September 2010<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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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 service.<br>
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<br>Sport England estimates the value of spending on sport-related betting 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 most likely to have grown even more, with an approximated ₤ 1bn bet on the World Cup alone in the UK this summer.<br>
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<br>Meanwhile, German research study company Sport & Markt approximates the general global gambling market will be worth 263bn euros (₤ 220bn) by 2012, with much of that driven by internet and [sports betting](https://miggoo.com.br/read-blog/2682_uk-betting-firms-gamble-on-united-states-after-sports-wager-ruling.html).<br>
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<br>But when the stability of events are struck the gaming industry suffers, and profits are put under danger 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://disgaeawiki.info/index.php/User:CaitlynOliver) 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 speak about the [sports betting](https://blkbook.blactive.com/read-blog/2332_uk-betting-firms-gamble-on-united-states-after-sports-wager-ruling.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 actually been questioned by cops over spot-fixing claims connecting to a test against England at Lord's last month.<br>
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<br>Three of these players have said they will likewise challenge the corruption charges installed against 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 claims, however was banned recently for six months for failing to report the unlawful technique to him to throw frames.<br>
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<br>There are also two other continuing investigations - 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, one of the UK's greatest online sporting exchanges.<br>
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<br>"If the sport is viewed as sincere, straight and reasonable that is excellent for wagering firms due to the fact that people will invest cash wagering with self-confidence," he states.<br>
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<br>"If you take the Pakistan accusations, although unassociated to the UK controlled [sports betting](https://social.ishare.la/read-blog/1410_sports-minister-tracey-crouch-resigns-over-039-hold-up-039-to-betting-crackdown.html) market ... it is not truly a favorable story for betting in the UK.<br>
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<br>"That is because the perception is that 'cricket is now something we may need to take care about'."<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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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](https://vibrantclubs.com/read-blog/11455_the-ins-and-outs-of-betting-on-the-nfl-draft.html) Law Report conference into [sports betting](http://social.redemaxxi.com.br/read-blog/1660_sport-betting-industry-aims-to-protect-itself.html), the focus needs to be on sportsmen and sportswomen.<br>
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<br>As Simon Taylor of the Professional Players' Federation mentions: "The only people who can fix 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://philadelphiaflyersclub.com/read-blog/8462_things-you-need-to-know-about-rafting-adventures.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 merely have deterrents, sanctions and disciplinary procedures, but that the method to take on prospective concerns around players is also through education.<br>
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<br>Mr Taylor says rules require to be discussed plainly to gamers with clear examples, and by individuals they respect.<br>
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<br>"Through informing gamers about [sports betting](https://ca.viquiblo.org/index.php/Usuari:HaroldChaney) wagering you reinforce stability which remains in everybody'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 regulative legal at the Football Association, agrees.<br>
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<br>"Prevention is better than treatment, and we also make a point of informing gamers 'you are going to be caught'."<br>
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<br>"It is necessary that sport is straight, and is seen to be directly," he adds.<br>
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<br>"If it loses that then people don't wish to bet, that is not in gaming firms' interests, and it is not in our interests."<br>
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<br>He said that as soon as a good credibility was lost, the damage to a sport was "incalculable".<br>
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<br>FA rules imply gamers are not allowed to bet on a competitors in which they are included.<br>
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<br>Mr Johnson says players have to be seen not to be capitalizing any inside knowledge, which he states might cause "brand 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 gamers the reputational risk to the game," he states. "Once confidence has been harmed it is tough 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 maybe Nick Tofiluk, director of policy at the Gambling Commission, represents the "stick".<br>
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<br>The Gambling Commission was established under the Gambling Act 2005 to regulate business gaming in Great Britain.<br>
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<br>An ex-chief constable of West Midlands cops, Mr Tofiluk has duty for policing all [sports betting](https://www.social.united-tuesday.org/read-blog/19462_score-big-wins-how-sports-betting-software-drives-growth-and-engagement.html) in the UK apart from spread wagering, which is the remit of the FSA.<br>
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<br>"The frustrating majority of [sports betting](https://pipewiki.org/wiki/index.php/User:DorieF13581) happening through UK operators is legal and fair," he says.<br>
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<br>"But for some there is the temptation to ... corruptly hinder the outcome of a sporting occasion.<br>
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<br>The commission has developed an in-house [Sports Betting](https://socialsmerch.com/read-blog/10502_online-betting-firms-gamble-on-soccer-mad-nigeria.html) Intelligence Unit to receive and share info to sporting authorities, [sports betting](https://nexthub.live/read-blog/136_how-much-are-americans-spending-on-sports-betting.html) companies and policing authorities.<br>
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<br>"We will signal [sports betting](https://oolibuzz.com/read-blog/41601_online-betting-firms-gamble-on-soccer-mad-nigeria.html) of our issues, to help avoid or reduce [prohibited] activity"<br>
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<br>In May 2010, the commission also presented a personal telephone hotline for those with information 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 actually been simply one criminal prosecution, a 24-year-old male 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 investigations, which much useful info has likewise been passed to [sports betting](https://vishwakarmacommunity.org/read-blog/7947_compare-amp-review-oddsjet-de.html) authorities.<br>
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<br>He stated that where an investigation by a sport governing body was quicker, and more cost reliable, then the commission would think about ceasing a criminal examination "in favour of letting [sports betting](http://social.redemaxxi.com.br/read-blog/1660_sport-betting-industry-aims-to-protect-itself.html) governing bodies take the lead".<br>
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<br>"They seek out the vulnerabilities of these to help in their enterprises."<br>
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<br>Related web links<br>
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<br>World [sports betting](https://www.heesah.com/read-blog/2284_sports-minister-tracey-crouch-resigns-over-039-delay-039-to-betting-crackdown.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>
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<br>BLP<br>
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<br>Gambling Commission<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
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