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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 season.<br>
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<br>Meanwhile, German research study firm Sport & Markt estimates the total international gambling market will deserve 263bn euros (₤ 220bn) by 2012, with much of that driven by internet and sports gambling.<br>
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<br>But when the stability of events are hit the betting industry suffers, and profits are put under danger if customers can not bet with self-confidence.<br>
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<br>And there can have been couple of higher-profile sport betting 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 talks about the sports gambling market now.<br>
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<br>"Not only is it a substantial market in world business, 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 cops over spot-fixing claims associating with a test versus England at Lord's last month.<br>
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<br>Three of these gamers have actually said they will also challenge the corruption charges installed 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 accusations, however was banned recently for 6 months for stopping working to report the prohibited approach to him to toss frames.<br>
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<br>There are likewise two other continuing examinations - not related 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 biggest online sporting exchanges.<br>
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<br>"If the sport is viewed as truthful, straight and reasonable that benefits wagering companies since individuals will spend cash betting with confidence," he states.<br>
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<br>"If you take the Pakistan accusations, although unassociated to the UK controlled betting market ... it is not really a favorable story for wagering in the UK.<br>
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<br>"That is since the understanding is that 'cricket is now something we may have 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 Law Report conference into [sports betting](https://hyped4gamers.com/read-blog/2779_sport-betting-industry-wants-to-protect-itself.html) gambling, the focus needs to be on sportsmen and sportswomen.<br>
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<br>As Simon Taylor of the Professional Players' Federation points out: "The only individuals who can repair a match are the competitors or the referee."<br>
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<br>His organisation represents males and females in 15 sports in the UK, being an umbrella organisation for all gamer organisations, such as the Professional Footballers' Association.<br>
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<br>He thinks that it is inadequate to simply have deterrents, sanctions and disciplinary treatments, but that the method to deal with potential problems around gamers is also through education.<br>
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<br>Mr Taylor says rules require to be explained plainly to gamers with clear examples, and by people they appreciate.<br>
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<br>"Through informing gamers about sports wagering you strengthen integrity which remains in everyone's interest," he adds.<br>
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<br>"If gamers are more difficult to corrupt then sport will be harder to corrupt."<br>
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<br>'Brand damage'<br>
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<br>Matt Johnson, head of regulatory legal guidance at the Football Association, concurs.<br>
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<br>"Prevention is much better than cure, and we also make a point of informing gamers 'you are going to be captured'."<br>
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<br>"It is vital that sport is straight, and is seen to be straight," he includes.<br>
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<br>"If it loses that then people don't desire to bet, that is not in betting companies' interests, and it is not in our interests."<br>
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<br>He stated that once a great reputation was lost, the damage to a sport was "incalculable".<br>
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<br>FA rules mean players are not allowed to bank on a competition in which they are involved.<br>
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<br>Mr Johnson says players need to be seen not to be capitalizing any inside knowledge, which he states could trigger "brand damage" to football and its competitions.<br>
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<br>So, even a Second Division gamer knocked out of the FA Cup in the autumn can not bank on a Manchester United v Chelsea cup last the following spring.<br>
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<br>"We have to get over to gamers the reputational threat to the game," he says. "Once self-confidence has actually been harmed 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>The Gambling Commission was established under the Gambling Act 2005 to manage commercial gambling in Great Britain.<br>
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<br>An ex-chief constable of West Midlands police, Mr Tofiluk has duty 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 interfere with the outcome of a sporting occasion.<br>
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<br>"We will alert sports of our concerns, to assist prevent or curtail [prohibited] activity"<br>
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<br>In May 2010, the commission also presented a confidential telephone hotline for those with info 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 been just one criminal prosecution, a 24-year-old guy who was warned for unfaithful in relation to greyhound racing.<br>
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<br>However, Mr Tofiluk says there are still 8 continuous examinations, and that much useful information has also been passed to sports authorities.<br>
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<br>He said that where an examination by a sport governing body was quicker, and more expense reliable, then the commission would consider terminating a criminal investigation "in favour of letting sports governing bodies take the lead".<br>
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