gambling in sport

Question 1

match fixing

Answer 1

when a sports competition is played to a completely or part completely result

Question 2

example of gambling in history

Answer 2

during pedestrianism in 19th century

Question 3

why does sport attract gambling

Answer 3

• the outcomes of events are supposed to be unpredictable
  -element of chance
  -more exciting to watch if you have a bet on a game

Question 4

globalisation of gambling

Answer 4

• availability of gambling on the internet has boosted numbers
• 3/4 of adult population the uk gamble in 2014
  -1/4 of prem clubs have gambling sponsors
• football league sponsored by sky bet
  -match fixers operating in Asia can now move their operations to any where in the world

Question 5

Spot fixing

Answer 5

When a specific aspect of a sports competition is illegally pre-determined e.g a football player being sent off during a period of a game