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<br>Betting on sport is big service.<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 summer season.<br>
<br>Meanwhile, German research study firm Sport & Markt approximates the total global gambling market will deserve 263bn euros (₤ 220bn) by 2012, with much of that driven by internet and sports gambling.<br>
<br>But when the stability of occasions are struck the betting industry suffers, and incomes are put under danger if consumers can not bet with self-confidence.<br>
<br>And there can have been couple of higher-profile sport betting stories than those affecting 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://tungchung.net/bbs/board.php?bo_table=free&wr_id=84807) market now.<br>
<br>"Not just 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 accusations associating with a test versus England at Lord's last month.<br>
<br>Three of these players have stated they will likewise challenge the corruption charges mounted versus the trio by the sport governing body the International Cricket Council.<br>
<br>Meanwhile, three-times snooker world champion John Higgins was cleared of match-fixing claims, however was prohibited last week for six months for failing to report the prohibited approach to him to throw frames.<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
<br>There are also two other continuing examinations - not associated to Mr Higgins - into snooker.<br>
<br>'Honest'<br>
<br>David O'Reilly is legal counsel for Betfair, one of the UK's greatest online sporting exchanges.<br>
<br>"If the sport is viewed as truthful, straight and fair that is excellent for wagering firms due to the fact that people will invest money wagering with confidence," he states.<br>
<br>"If you take the Pakistan accusations, although unassociated to the UK managed wagering market ... it is not truly a favorable story for betting in the UK.<br>
<br>"That is since the perception is that 'cricket is now something we may need to be mindful about'."<br>
<br>'Education'<br>
<br>So what can be done to prevent future scandals?<br>
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<br>As Simon Taylor of the Professional Players' Federation explains: "The only people who can repair a match are the competitors or the referee."<br>
<br>His organisation represents men 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 believes that it is insufficient to merely have deterrents, sanctions and disciplinary procedures, however that the way to deal with possible issues around players is also through education.<br>
<br>Mr Taylor says guidelines require to be described plainly to gamers with clear examples, and by individuals they appreciate.<br>
<br>"Through informing gamers about sports wagering you strengthen integrity and that is in everyone's interest," he adds.<br>
<br>"If players are more difficult to corrupt then sport will be harder to corrupt."<br>
<br>'Brand damage'<br>
<br>Matt Johnson, head of regulative legal guidance at the Football Association, concurs.<br>
<br>"Prevention is better than remedy, and we also make a point of informing gamers 'you are going to be caught'."<br>
<br>"It is vital that sport is straight, and is seen to be directly," he includes.<br>
<br>"If it loses that then individuals do not desire to bet, that is not in gaming companies' interests, and it is not in our interests."<br>
<br>He stated that when a good reputation was lost, the damage to a sport was "enormous".<br>
<br>FA rules imply gamers are not allowed to bet on a competitors in which they are involved.<br>
<br>Mr Johnson says gamers need to be seen not to be capitalizing any inside understanding, which he states could trigger "brand damage" to football and its competitions.<br>
<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>
<br>"We need to get over to gamers 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" technique, then possibly Nick Tofiluk, director of policy at the Gambling Commission, represents the "stick".<br>
<br>The Gambling Commission was set up under the Gambling Act 2005 to control industrial gambling in Great Britain.<br>
<br>An ex-chief constable of West Midlands authorities, Mr Tofiluk has obligation for policing all wagering in the UK apart from spread wagering, 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 event.<br>
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<br>"Since 2007 we have experienced a significant insight into world of corrupt [sports betting](http://www.todak.co.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=free&wr_id=89522)," he states.<br>
<br>"We will alert sports of our issues, to help avoid or curtail [illegal] activity"<br>
<br>In May 2010, the commission also introduced a private telephone hotline for those with details or suspicions.<br>
<br>'Vulnerabilities'<br>
<br>But in a two-and-a-half year duration there has been simply one criminal prosecution, a 24-year-old guy who was warned for cheating in relation to greyhound racing.<br>
<br>However, Mr Tofiluk states there are still 8 continuous examinations, and that much helpful info has actually also been passed to sports authorities.<br>
<br>He stated that where an examination by a sport governing body was quicker, and more cost reliable, then the commission would consider stopping a criminal investigation "in favour of letting sports governing bodies take the lead".<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
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<br>"They seek out the vulnerabilities of these to assist in their enterprises."<br>