Gambling

Question 1

What are the types of gambling in sport? (3 things)

Answer 1

1. Match fixing
2. Sport fixing
3. Illegal sport betting

Question 2

What is match fixing? (3 things)

Answer 2

1. This is when a sports competition is played to a completely or partly predetermined result
2. This is against the law
3. Requires contact between corrupt players, coaches or officials (‘fixers’)

Question 3

What is Sport fixing?

Answer 3

This is when a specific aspect of a sports competition is illegally predetermined

Question 4

What is Illegal sport betting?

Answer 4

Placing bets on a competition or aspect of a competition whereby an individual is aware of a predetermined outcome

Question 5

Why do sports lend themselves to gambling? (3 things)

Answer 5

1. Unpredictable results
2. Element of chance
3. More exciting to watch if you have bet on

Question 6

Economic side of gambling (2 things)

Answer 6

1. Huge global business

2. Internet has hugely enhanced the gambling experience