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<br>And that figure is likely to have actually grown even more, with an approximated ₤ 1bn bet on the World Cup alone in the UK this summertime.<br>
<br>Meanwhile, German research study firm Sport & Markt approximates the general international betting market will be worth 263bn euros (₤ 220bn) by 2012, with much of that driven by web and sports gambling.<br>
<br>But when the integrity of events are hit the gambling market suffers, and revenues are put under threat if consumers can not bet with confidence.<br>
<br>And there can have been couple of higher-profile sport wagering 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 gambling market now.<br>
<br>"Not just is it a significant market in world business, it is one that is now on the front pages of papers."<br>
<br>Four Pakistan cricketers have been questioned by authorities over spot-fixing allegations associating with a test against England at Lord's last month.<br>
<br>Three of these gamers have actually stated they will likewise challenge the corruption charges mounted against 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 allegations, however was banned last week for six months for failing to report the prohibited approach to him to throw frames.<br>
<br>There are likewise 2 other continuing investigations - unrelated 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 perceived as sincere, straight and fair that is great for betting firms since people will invest cash wagering with self-confidence," he states.<br>
<br>"If you take the Pakistan allegations, although unrelated to the UK regulated wagering market ... it is not really a favorable story for betting in the UK.<br>
<br>"That is due to the fact that the perception is that 'cricket is now something we might need to be careful about'."<br>
<br>'Education'<br>
<br>So what can be done to avoid future scandals?<br>
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<br>As Simon Taylor of the Professional Players' Federation points out: "The only individuals who can fix a match are the competitors or the referee."<br>
<br>His organisation represents males and females in 15 [sports betting](https://accc.rcec.sinica.edu.tw/mediawiki/index.php?title=Sport_Betting_Industry_Looks_To_Protect_Itself) in the UK, being an umbrella organisation for all player organisations, such as the Professional Footballers' Association.<br>
<br>He thinks that it is inadequate to merely have deterrents, sanctions and disciplinary procedures, however that the method to deal with potential problems around players is likewise through education.<br>
<br>Mr Taylor states guidelines require to be discussed clearly to players with clear examples, and by people they respect.<br>
<br>"Through informing players about sports wagering you enhance stability and that is in everyone'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>
<br>Matt Johnson, head of regulatory legal advice at the Football Association, agrees.<br>
<br>"Prevention is better than cure, and we likewise make a point of telling gamers 'you are going to be caught'."<br>
<br>"It is necessary that sport is directly, and is seen to be directly," he adds.<br>
<br>"If it loses that then individuals do not wish to wager, that is not in gaming firms' interests, and it is not in our interests."<br>
<br>He stated that once an excellent reputation was lost, the damage to a sport was "enormous".<br>
<br>FA rules suggest players are not permitted to bank on a competitors in which they are included.<br>
<br>Mr Johnson states players have actually to be seen not to be cashing in on any inside understanding, which he says could cause "brand damage" to football and its competitors.<br>
<br>So, even a 2nd Division player knocked out of the FA Cup in the fall can not bank on a Manchester United v Chelsea cup final the following spring.<br>
<br>"We have to get over to players the reputational threat to the game," he says. "Once self-confidence has actually been damaged it is difficult to get it back - mud sticks."<br>
<br>'Overwhelmingly legal'<br>
<br>If this represents the "carrot" approach, then maybe Nick Tofiluk, director of guideline at the Gambling Commission, represents the "stick".<br>
<br>The Gambling Commission was set up under the Gambling Act 2005 to manage industrial betting in Great Britain.<br>
<br>An ex-chief constable of West Midlands police, Mr Tofiluk has duty for policing all betting 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 hinder the result of a sporting event.<br>
<br>"Such cheating has the potential to weaken the stability of a sport, and it likewise hurts the business interests of sports bodies and [sports betting](https://lidoo.com.br/read-blog/20368_sport-betting-industry-wants-to-protect-itself.html) wagering."<br>
<br>The commission has actually established an in-house [Sports Betting](https://cozwo.com/read-blog/13043_cover-the-bases-sports-betting-news-and-notes-from-the-past-week.html) Intelligence Unit to receive and distribute info to sporting authorities, wagering companies and policing authorities.<br>
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<br>"We will notify sports of our concerns, to assist prevent or cut [illegal] activity"<br>
<br>In May 2010, the commission likewise introduced a private telephone hotline for those with info or suspicions.<br>
<br>'Vulnerabilities'<br>
<br>But in a two-and-a-half year duration there has been simply one prosecution, a 24-year-old man who was warned for unfaithful in relation to greyhound racing.<br>
<br>However, Mr Tofiluk states there are still 8 continuous examinations, which much helpful info has likewise 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 think about discontinuing a criminal investigation "in favour of letting sports governing bodies take the lead".<br>
<br>Meanwhile, he states a number of those aiming to cheat the sports wagering market were well-informed about sports and sporting people, and about betting operations and the movement of money.<br>
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