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<br>Sport wagering market seeks to secure itself<br>
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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](http://t-salon-de-jun.com/board/5804417) on sport is substantial service.<br>
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<br>Sport England estimates the worth of spending 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>And that figure is most likely to have actually grown even more, with an approximated ₤ 1bn bet on the World Cup alone in the UK this summer season.<br>
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<br>Meanwhile, German research company Sport & Markt estimates the general worldwide gaming market will be worth 263bn euros (₤ 220bn) by 2012, with much of that driven by web and [sports betting](http://www.artrecord.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=free&wr_id=431178) gaming.<br>
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<br>But when the stability of events are struck the betting industry suffers, and incomes are put under threat if customers 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 speak about the [sports betting](https://drapia.org/11-WIKI/index.php/User:MarlaMajors6415) gambling market now.<br>
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<br>"Not just is it a substantial market in world company, 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 accusations 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 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 claims, however was banned last week for 6 months for stopping working to report the prohibited technique to him to toss frames.<br>
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<br>There are likewise 2 other continuing examinations - 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, one of the UK's most significant online sporting exchanges.<br>
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<br>"If the sport is viewed as sincere, straight and fair that is good for wagering companies due to the fact that individuals will spend cash wagering with self-confidence," he states.<br>
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<br>"If you take the Pakistan claims, although unassociated to the UK managed [sports betting](https://gamehiker.com/wiki/index.php/User:KurtisTalley) market ... it is not truly a favorable story for wagering in the UK.<br>
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<br>"That is due to the fact that the perception is that 'cricket is now something we may have 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>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 men and women in 15 [sports betting](https://sansaadhan.ipistisdemo.com/read-blog/20652_how-to-attract-users-to-my-fantasy-sports-platform.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 not enough to simply have deterrents, sanctions and disciplinary procedures, however that the way to take on possible issues around gamers is also through education.<br>
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<br>Mr Taylor states rules need to be described clearly to players with clear examples, and by people they respect.<br>
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<br>"Through informing players about [sports betting](https://blablasell.com/read-blog/11964_how-are-betting-odds-calculated.html) you strengthen integrity 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 more difficult to corrupt."<br>
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<br>'Brand damage'<br>
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<br>Matt Johnson, head of regulative legal advice at the Football Association, concurs.<br>
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<br>"Prevention is much better than treatment, and we likewise make a point of telling players 'you are going to be caught'."<br>
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<br>"It is vital 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 wish to bet, that is not in betting companies' interests, and it is not in our interests."<br>
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<br>He said that when a good reputation was lost, the damage to a sport was "enormous".<br>
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<br>FA rules mean gamers are not allowed to wager on a competitors in which they are involved.<br>
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<br>Mr Johnson states players have actually to be seen not to be cashing in on any inside knowledge, which he states could cause "brand damage" to football and its competitions.<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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<br>So, even a 2nd Division gamer 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 states. "Once self-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 possibly Nick Tofiluk, director of regulation at the Gambling Commission, represents the "stick".<br>
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<br>In May 2010, the commission likewise presented a personal 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 criminal prosecution, a 24-year-old male 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 beneficial information has also been passed to [sports betting](https://cruzazulfansclub.com/read-blog/7786_sport-betting-industry-seeks-to-protect-itself.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 consider ceasing a criminal examination "in favour of 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://nohio.org/index.php/User:MarshaCollings) 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>
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