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New Massachusetts Sports Betting Legislation Includes Substantial Tax Increase and Ban on In-Play Betting

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Sport Betting Industry Seeks To Protect Itself

Betting on sport is big organization.

Sport England estimates the value of costs on sport-related gaming in England grew from ₤ 1.7 bn in 1985 to ₤ 2.8 bn in 2008.

And that figure is likely to have grown even more, with an approximated ₤ 1bn bet on the World Cup alone in the UK this summer.

Meanwhile, German research study company Sport & Markt approximates the total global betting market will be worth 263bn euros (₤ 220bn) by 2012, with much of that driven by internet and sports gambling.

But when the stability of events are hit the gambling industry suffers, and incomes are put under danger if consumers can not bet with confidence.

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And there can have been few higher-profile sport betting stories than those affecting cricket and snooker this year.

High-profile

As Sport & Markt’s Gareth Moore observes: “Everyone talks about the sports betting gambling market now.

“Not just is it a considerable market in world business, it is one that is now on the front pages of papers.”

Four Pakistan cricketers have actually been questioned by cops over spot-fixing accusations associating with a test versus England at Lord’s last month.

Three of these players have actually said they will likewise challenge the corruption charges installed versus the trio by the sport governing body the International Cricket Council.

Meanwhile, three-times snooker world champ John Higgins was cleared of match-fixing allegations, however was banned last week for six months for failing to report the unlawful method to him to throw frames.

There are likewise 2 other continuing examinations – not related to Mr Higgins – into snooker.

‘Honest’

David O’Reilly is legal counsel for Betfair, one of the UK’s biggest online sporting exchanges.

“If the sport is perceived as honest, straight and reasonable that is great for betting firms because people will invest money wagering with confidence,” he says.

“If you take the Pakistan claims, although unassociated to the UK managed wagering market … it is not actually a positive story for wagering in the UK.

“That is due to the fact that the understanding is that ‘cricket is now something we may have to be careful about’.”

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‘Education’

So what can be done to avoid future scandals?

According to professionals at a World sports betting Law Report conference into sports gambling, the focus has to be on sportsmen and sportswomen.

As Simon Taylor of the Professional Players’ Federation points out: “The only individuals who can repair a match are the competitors or the referee.”

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.

He believes that it is insufficient to simply have deterrents, sanctions and disciplinary treatments, however that the method to deal with possible issues around gamers is also through education.

Mr Taylor states rules need to be explained plainly to players with clear examples, and by individuals they respect.

“Through informing players about sports betting you enhance integrity and that remains in everybody’s interest,” he includes.

“If gamers are harder to corrupt then sport will be harder to corrupt.”

‘Brand damage’

Matt Johnson, head of regulatory legal suggestions at the Football Association, concurs.

“Prevention is much better than cure, and we likewise make a point of telling gamers ‘you are going to be caught’.”

“It is essential that sport is straight, and is seen to be straight,” he adds.

“If it loses that then people don’t wish to bet, that is not in betting companies’ interests, and it is not in our interests.”

He said that as soon as an excellent credibility was lost, the damage to a sport was “incalculable”.

FA rules imply players are not allowed to bet on a competition in which they are involved.

Mr Johnson says gamers have actually to be seen not to be cashing in on any inside knowledge, which he says could cause “brand damage” to football and its competitors.

So, even a Second Division player knocked out of the FA Cup in the autumn can not wager on a Manchester United v Chelsea cup final the following spring.

“We need to overcome to gamers the reputational threat to the game,” he says. “Once self-confidence has been harmed it is tough to get it back – mud sticks.”

‘Overwhelmingly legal’

If this represents the “carrot” technique, then possibly Nick Tofiluk, director of guideline at the Gambling Commission, represents the “stick”.

The Gambling Commission was set up under the Gambling Act 2005 to manage business gambling in Great Britain.

An ex-chief constable of West Midlands cops, Mr Tofiluk has duty for policing all betting in the UK apart from spread wagering, which is the remit of the FSA.

“The overwhelming majority of sports betting happening through UK operators is legal and fair,” he states.

“But for some there is the temptation to … corruptly disrupt the result of a sporting event.

“Such cheating has the potential to weaken the integrity of a sport, and it also damages the business interests of sports bodies and sports wagering.”

The commission has established an in-house Sports Betting Intelligence Unit to receive and share info to sporting authorities, betting firms and policing authorities.

“Since 2007 we have actually experienced a considerable insight into world of corrupt sports betting,” he states.

“We will inform sports of our concerns, to assist prevent or cut [prohibited] activity”

In May 2010, the commission also introduced a private telephone hotline for those with info or suspicions.

‘Vulnerabilities’

But in a two-and-a-half year period there has actually been just one criminal prosecution, a 24-year-old male who was cautioned for cheating in relation to greyhound racing.

However, Mr Tofiluk states there are still 8 continuous investigations, which much useful info has likewise been passed to sports betting authorities.

He said that where an investigation by a sport governing body was quicker, and more expense reliable, then the commission would think about ceasing a criminal investigation “in favour of letting sports governing bodies take the lead”.

Meanwhile, he says numerous of those wanting to cheat the sports betting industry were well-informed about sports betting and sporting individuals, and about wagering operations and the motion of money.

“They seek out the vulnerabilities of these to assist in their enterprises.”

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