Gambling

Question 1

Gambling

Answer 1

Gambling is putting money into a sport for a predetermined result
-Gambling dates back to the pre-industrial era, where the upper class would bet on lower class sports such as cock fighting and mob football

Question 2

Match fixing

Answer 2

-When a competition is played to a pre determined result

Question 3

Bribery

Answer 3

-The act of offering money or assets to change the actions of players or officials

Question 4

Positive effects of gambling

Answer 4

-Can lead to financial gain for betters or betting companies
-Can increase feeling of excitement
-Big sponsorships are offered

Question 5

Negative effects of gambling

Answer 5

-Can lead to debt if unsuccessful
-Can lead to addiction
-Can lead to bans and fines

Question 6

Examples of illegal gambling in sport

Answer 6

-Kieran Trippier encouraged his friends to bet on his transfer from Spurs to Atletico Madrid