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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 reporter, BBC News<br>
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<br>[sports betting](https://ai.holiday/read-blog/12062_the-history-of-the-nfl-and-how-to-bank-on-it.html) on sport is big organization.<br>
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<br>Sport England approximates the value of costs on sport-related [sports betting](https://strimsocial.net/read-blog/20096_score-big-wins-how-sports-betting-software-drives-growth-and-engagement.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 ₤ 1bn bet on the World Cup alone in the UK this summer.<br>
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<br>Meanwhile, German research company Sport & Markt approximates the total international gaming market will deserve 263bn euros (₤ 220bn) by 2012, with much of that driven by web and [sports betting](https://africasfaces.com/read-blog/5932_the-ins-and-outs-of-betting-on-the-nfl-draft.html) gambling.<br>
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<br>But when the integrity of events are struck the gambling market suffers, and incomes are put under danger if consumers can not wager with self-confidence.<br>
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<br>And there can have been couple of higher-profile sport wagering 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://web-chat.cloud/question2answer/index.php?qa=41761&qa_1=the-ins-and-outs-of-betting-on-the-nfl-draft) gambling market now.<br>
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<br>"Not only is it a substantial 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 been questioned by cops over spot-fixing accusations connecting to a test versus England at Lord's last month.<br>
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<br>Three of these gamers have stated they will likewise 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 champ John Higgins was cleared of match-fixing accusations, but was banned recently for six months for failing to report the prohibited approach to him to toss frames.<br>
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<br>There are likewise 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 greatest online sporting exchanges.<br>
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<br>"If the sport is perceived as truthful, straight and [reasonable](https://www.amedaychats.com/read-blog/880_sports-minister-tracey-crouch-resigns-over-039-delay-039-to-betting-crackdown.html) that is good for [sports betting](https://www.contraband.ch/read-blog/41886_sweepstakes-casino-controversy-and-celebrities-039-all-important-role.html) firms because people will invest money wagering with confidence," he says.<br>
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<br>"If you take the Pakistan accusations, although unassociated to the UK controlled [sports betting](https://lidoo.com.br/read-blog/14737_score-big-wins-how-sports-betting-software-drives-growth-and-engagement.html) market ... it is not actually a favorable story for [sports betting](https://coptr.digipres.org/index.php/User:MargoFikes74082) in the UK.<br>
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<br>"That is because the understanding is that 'cricket is now something we might need 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](https://doum.cn/read-blog/1970_uk-betting-firms-gamble-on-united-states-after-sports-wager-ruling.html) Law Report conference into [sports betting](https://sfqatest.sociofans.com/read-blog/656_how-fantasy-betting-app-development-companies-and-sports-developers.html), the focus has to be on sportsmen and sportswomen.<br>
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<br>As Simon Taylor of the Professional Players' Federation mentions: "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](https://thatswhathappened.wiki/index.php/User:AlfredKroger0) 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 not sufficient to merely have deterrents, sanctions and disciplinary procedures, however that the method to tackle potential problems around players is likewise through education.<br>
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<br>Mr Taylor says rules need to be described clearly to gamers with clear examples, and by people they respect.<br>
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<br>"Through informing gamers about [sports betting](https://theconnectly.com/read-blog/4149_just-how-much-are-americans-spending-on-sports-betting.html) you reinforce stability which is in everyone's interest," he includes.<br>
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<br>"If gamers are more difficult to corrupt then sport will be more difficult 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, agrees.<br>
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<br>"Prevention is better than treatment, and we likewise make a point of informing gamers 'you are going to be caught'."<br>
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<br>"It is essential that sport is directly, and is seen to be straight," he adds.<br>
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<br>"If it loses that then individuals don't want to wager, that is not in gaming companies' interests, and it is not in our interests."<br>
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<br>He stated that when a good reputation was lost, the damage to a sport was "enormous".<br>
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<br>FA guidelines suggest players are not allowed to bank on a competitors in which they are included.<br>
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<br>Mr Johnson says players have actually to be seen not to be capitalizing any inside understanding, which he states might 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 fall can not wager on a Manchester United v Chelsea cup last the following spring.<br>
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<br>"We need to get over to players the reputational danger to the video game," he states. "Once confidence has actually 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 possibly 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 Act 2005 to manage business [sports betting](https://inicknet.com/read-blog/2197_uk-betting-firms-gamble-on-united-states-after-sports-wager-ruling.html) in Great Britain.<br>
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<br>An ex-chief constable of West Midlands cops, Mr Tofiluk has duty for policing all wagering in the UK apart from spread [sports betting](https://forum.petstory.ge/read-blog/3400_how-to-withdraw-from-bet9ja-8-step-guide-to-money-in-your-wins.html), which is the remit of the FSA.<br>
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<br>"The overwhelming majority of [sports betting](https://tribetok.com/read-blog/24_how-to-play-bet9ja-online.html) occurring 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>"Such cheating has the potential to weaken the stability of a sport, and it also harms the business interests of [sports betting](https://learn.ivlc.com/read-blog/62_how-to-attract-users-to-my-fantasy-sports-platform.html) bodies and [sports betting](https://socialsnug.net/read-blog/8156_compare-amp-review-oddsjet-de.html)."<br>
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<br>"We will notify [sports betting](https://canadasimple.com/index.php/User:AuroraBirdsall9) of our issues, to assist prevent or reduce [unlawful] activity"<br>
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<br>In May 2010, the commission likewise introduced a private 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 actually been simply one criminal prosecution, a 24-year-old man 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 beneficial information has likewise been passed to [sports betting](https://richonline.club/read-blog/3451_how-much-are-americans-spending-on-sports-betting.html) authorities.<br>
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<br>He said that where an examination by a sport governing body was quicker, and more cost effective, then the commission would consider ceasing a criminal examination "in favour of letting [sports betting](https://hcsxy2024.com/read-blog/2028_uk-betting-firms-gamble-on-us-after-sports-wager-ruling.html) governing bodies take the lead".<br>
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<br>Meanwhile, he states a number of those aiming to cheat the [sports betting](https://wo.linyway.com/read-blog/1760_why-every-cricket-fan-must-try-the-all-cricket-id-gaming-platform.html) wagering industry were experienced about [sports betting](https://customerscomm.com/read-blog/3704_things-you-need-to-understand-about-rafting-adventures.html) and sporting people, and about wagering operations and the motion of money.<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://tripta.social/read-blog/1306_missouri-sports-betting-ballot-measure-approved-by-voters.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>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
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<br>BLP<br>
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<br>Gambling Commission<br>
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