!!! Gambling in sport Flashcards
1
Q
What is match fixing?
A
Match fixing is when a sports competition is played to a completely or partly pre-determined result. Illegal.
2
Q
What is gambling in sport?
A
- Gambling is not deviant behaviour, as it is legal.
- Sport lends itself to gambling as outcomes are unpredictable and there is an element of chance.
- However, match fixing, bribery and illegal sports betting are designed to make individuals money.