Gambling in sport Flashcards
1
Q
Define match fixing
A
When a sports competition is played to a completely pre-determined result
2
Q
Define spot fixing
A
When a specific aspect of a competition is pre-determined - e.g. bowling no balls in cricket/ red cards in football
3
Q
Define bribery
A
Financial gain offered in return for collusion e.g. money/ cars/ holidays
4
Q
Define illegal sports betting
A
Sports persons are banned from betting on any aspect of thier own sport e.g. jockeys and horse racing
5
Q
What problems are caused by gambling in sport?
A
- Debt
- Addiction
- Encourages deviance
- Poor role models
6
Q
What is the one benefit of gambeling in sport?
A
Increased revenue
7
Q
What solutions are there too solve the problems caused by gambling in sport?
A
- Banning gambling
- Education
