Gambling in sport

What is match fixing?

When a competition is played to a completely/partly pre-determined result 

• Usually involves bribing corrupt players, coaches and officials 

What is illegal betting?

When a player is involved in betting in sport which is illegal according to NGB rules 

• I.e. boxer betting on himself to lose  

What are the pros of gambling in sports?

• Financial benefits to the people involved if successful 

• Offer big sponsorship deals in sport  

• Adds excitement 

What are the cons of gambling in sport?

• Rise in illegal betting in sport  

• Can cause corruption in sport through match fixing  

• Players can gain gambling problems 

• Can cause debt/addiction in society 

• Growing volume of gambling sponsors promotes a negative image 

• Online betting apps makes it easier than ever to get involve 

What are some examples of gambling in sports?

• Ivan Toney (Football) - betting on his own team to lose and trying to conceal wagers

• Joey Barton (Football) - placed over 15,000 sporting bets over 10 years, including matches he played in

What was the punishment for Ivan Toney when he was found to be breaching FA betting rules?

• banned from football activity for 8 months

• fined £50,000

What was the punishment for Joey Barton when he was found to be placing illegal bets?

• 18 month suspension from all football related activity in 2017

Why has gambling become such a problem in modern sport?

• Increase in online gambling apps and websites

• Makes it much more accessible

• Gambling companies advertise on billboards at stadiums and TV ad-breaks

• Gambling companies sponsor sports teams

• Player have gambling problems

• Rise in illegal betting