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<br>Betting on sport is big service.<br>
<br>Sport England estimates the value of spending on sport-related gambling in England grew from ₤ 1.7 bn in 1985 to ₤ 2.8 bn in 2008.<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
<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>
<br>Meanwhile, German research firm Sport & Markt approximates the total international gaming market will be worth 263bn euros (₤ 220bn) by 2012, with much of that driven by web and sports gambling.<br>
<br>But when the stability of events are struck the betting industry suffers, and incomes are put under hazard if clients can not wager with self-confidence.<br>
<br>And there can have been couple of higher-profile sport betting stories than those impacting cricket and snooker this year.<br>
<br>High-profile<br>
<br>As Sport & Markt's Gareth Moore observes: "Everyone talks about the [sports betting](http://www.liberte-de-conscience-rideuromed.org/forum-d%c3%a9changes/profile/clintknudsen79/) market now.<br>
<br>"Not only is it a substantial market in world organization, it is one that is now on the front pages of newspapers."<br>
<br>Four Pakistan cricketers have been questioned by cops over spot-fixing allegations associating with a test against England at Lord's last month.<br>
<br>Three of these players have actually stated they will also challenge the corruption charges mounted versus the trio by the sport governing body the International Cricket Council.<br>
<br>Meanwhile, three-times snooker world champ John Higgins was cleared of match-fixing allegations, but was prohibited recently for 6 months for stopping working to report the unlawful technique to him to toss frames.<br>
<br>There are also 2 other continuing examinations - not associated to Mr Higgins - into snooker.<br>
<br>'Honest'<br>
<br>David O'Reilly is legal counsel for Betfair, among the UK's most significant online sporting exchanges.<br>
<br>"If the sport is viewed as honest, straight and fair that is good for betting companies since people will spend cash betting with self-confidence," he states.<br>
<br>"If you take the Pakistan accusations, although unrelated to the UK managed wagering market ... it is not really a favorable story for betting in the UK.<br>
<br>"That is since the understanding is that 'cricket is now something we may have to be cautious about'."<br>
<br>'Education'<br>
<br>So what can be done to prevent future scandals?<br>
<br>According to professionals at a World Sports Law Report conference into sports gambling, the focus needs to be on sportspersons and sportswomen.<br>
<br>As Simon Taylor of the Professional Players' Federation points out: "The only individuals who can repair a match are the rivals or the referee."<br>
<br>His organisation represents males and females in 15 sports in the UK, being an umbrella organisation for all player organisations, such as the Professional Footballers' Association.<br>
<br>He thinks that it is not adequate to merely have deterrents, sanctions and disciplinary procedures, however that the method to deal with possible concerns around gamers is also through education.<br>
<br>Mr Taylor says guidelines need to be explained plainly to gamers with clear examples, and by people they respect.<br>
<br>"Through educating players about sports wagering you enhance integrity which is in everybody's interest," he adds.<br>
<br>"If players are more difficult to corrupt then sport will be more difficult to corrupt."<br>
<br>'Brand damage'<br>
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<br>"Prevention is better than remedy, and we also make a point of informing gamers 'you are going to be captured'."<br>
<br>"It is crucial that sport is directly, and is seen to be straight," he includes.<br>
<br>"If it loses that then people don't wish to wager, that is not in gaming companies' interests, and it is not in our interests."<br>
<br>He said that as soon as an excellent credibility was lost, the damage to a sport was "incalculable".<br>
<br>FA guidelines suggest players are not permitted to bet on a competitors in which they are involved.<br>
<br>Mr Johnson states gamers need to be seen not to be cashing in on any inside knowledge, which he says could trigger "brand damage" to football and its competitions.<br>
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<br>"We have to get over to players the reputational threat to the video game," he states. "Once confidence has actually been harmed it is tough to get it back - mud sticks."<br>
<br>'Overwhelmingly legal'<br>
<br>If this represents the "carrot" approach, then maybe Nick Tofiluk, director of policy at the Gambling Commission, represents the "stick".<br>
<br>The Gambling Commission was established under the Gambling Act 2005 to regulate industrial gaming in Great Britain.<br>
<br>An ex-chief constable of West Midlands cops, Mr Tofiluk has obligation for policing all betting in the UK apart from spread betting, which is the remit of the FSA.<br>
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<br>"But for some there is the temptation to ... corruptly disrupt the outcome of a sporting occasion.<br>
<br>"Such cheating has the potential to undermine the integrity of a sport, and it likewise harms the commercial interests of sports bodies and sports wagering."<br>
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<br>"Since 2007 we have actually experienced a considerable insight into world of corrupt sports wagering," he states.<br>
<br>"We will alert sports of our issues, to help avoid or curtail [unlawful] activity"<br>
<br>In May 2010, the commission likewise introduced a personal telephone hotline for those with information or suspicions.<br>
<br>'Vulnerabilities'<br>
<br>But in a two-and-a-half year period there has actually been just one prosecution, a 24-year-old male who was cautioned for unfaithful in relation to greyhound racing.<br>
<br>However, Mr Tofiluk states there are still 8 ongoing examinations, which much helpful info has actually also been passed to sports authorities.<br>
<br>He said 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 letting sports governing bodies take the lead".<br>
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