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 <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>
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 <br>Meanwhile, German research 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.<br>
 <br>But when the integrity of events are hit the betting market suffers, and incomes are put under hazard if clients 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 only is it a considerable market in world organization, 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 accusations associating with a test versus England at Lord's last month.<br>
 <br>Three of these players have actually said they will also challenge the corruption charges installed 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 claims, but was banned last week for six months for failing to report the illegal approach to him to throw frames.<br>
 <br>There are also 2 other continuing investigations - unrelated to Mr Higgins - into snooker.<br>
 <br>'Honest'<br>
 <br>David O'Reilly is legal counsel for Betfair, among the UK's biggest online sporting exchanges.<br>
 <br>"If the sport is perceived as truthful, straight and reasonable that is good for betting firms because individuals will invest money wagering with self-confidence," he says.<br>
 <br>"If you take the Pakistan accusations, although unrelated to the UK controlled betting industry ... it is not truly 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 may have to beware about'."<br>
 <br>'Education'<br>
 <br>So what can be done to prevent future scandals?<br>
 <br>According to experts at a World Sports Law Report conference into sports gambling, the focus has to be on sportsmen and sportswomen.<br>
 <br>As Simon Taylor of the Professional Players' Federation mentions: "The only individuals who can repair a match are the rivals or the referee."<br>
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 <br>He believes that it is not sufficient to merely have deterrents, sanctions and disciplinary procedures, however that the method to tackle possible concerns around players is likewise through education.<br>
 <br>Mr Taylor says guidelines need to be explained plainly to players with clear examples, and by people they appreciate.<br>
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 <br>"If gamers are harder to corrupt then sport will be harder to corrupt."<br>
 <br>'Brand damage'<br>
 <br>Matt Johnson, head of regulatory legal recommendations at the Football Association, agrees.<br>
 <br>"Prevention is better than treatment, and we likewise make a point of telling players 'you are going to be captured'."<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
 <br>"It is necessary that sport is straight, and is seen to be directly," he includes.<br>
 <br>"If it loses that then people do not wish to wager, that is not in gambling companies' 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 guidelines suggest gamers are not enabled to bank on a competitors in which they are included.<br>
 <br>Mr Johnson says gamers need to be seen not to be capitalizing any inside knowledge, which he states could cause "brand damage" to football and its competitions.<br>
 <br>So, even a 2nd Division gamer knocked out of the FA Cup in the autumn can not bet on a Manchester United v Chelsea cup last the following spring.<br>
 <br>"We have to overcome to players the reputational threat to the game," he states. "Once self-confidence has actually been harmed it is hard to get it back - mud sticks."<br>
 <br>'Overwhelmingly legal'<br>
 <br>If this represents the "carrot" technique, then possibly Nick Tofiluk, director of regulation at the Gambling Commission, represents the "stick".<br>
 <br>The Gambling Commission was set up under the Gambling Act 2005 to manage business gambling in Great Britain.<br>
 <br>An ex-chief constable of West Midlands cops, Mr Tofiluk has responsibility for policing all betting in the UK apart from spread betting, which is the remit of the FSA.<br>
 <br>"The frustrating bulk of sports wagering happening through UK operators is legal and fair," he says.<br>
 <br>"But for some there is the temptation to ... corruptly interfere with the result of a sporting event.<br>
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 <br>"Since 2007 we have actually experienced a significant insight into world of corrupt sports wagering," he states.<br>
 <br>"We will alert sports of our concerns, to assist prevent or cut [prohibited] activity"<br>
 <br>In May 2010, the commission also introduced a personal telephone hotline for those with info or suspicions.<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
 <br>'Vulnerabilities'<br>
 <br>But in a two-and-a-half year period there has been simply one criminal prosecution, a 24-year-old man who was warned for unfaithful in relation to greyhound racing.<br>
 <br>However, Mr Tofiluk says there are still 8 continuous investigations, which much useful details has actually also been passed to sports authorities.<br>
 <br>He said that where an examination by a sport governing body was quicker, and more expense effective, then the commission would think about terminating a criminal investigation "in favour of letting sports governing bodies take the lead".<br>
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 <br>"They look for the vulnerabilities of these to assist in their business."<br>