ABSTRACT

Match-fixing represents a greater potential threat to the integrity of sport than doping. It has been linked to organised crime, illegal drugs and money-laundering. Law enforcement and sporting authorities are struggling to establish legal and regulatory responses to this emerging threat, particularly in light of cross-border internet gambling.

This book examines match-fixing and the legal responses to it in three key Asian sporting nations: Australia, Japan and Korea. It explores the significance of legal, regulatory and cultural differences, and draws lessons in terms of best practice and enforcement for legal and sporting authorities around the world. Including key insights from players, the betting industry, law enforcement and prosecution authorities, it discusses the strengths and weakness of current anti-corruption strategies in the three jurisdictions.

Match-Fixing in Sport: Comparative Studies from Australia, Japan, Korea and Beyond offers important insights for all students and scholars with an interest in sport studies, law, criminology and Asian studies.

part I|40 pages

Conceptualising match-fixing

part II|92 pages

Legal theories, frameworks and developments

chapter 3|16 pages

Match-fixing and illegal gambling in Japan

Cultural interpretations of integrity

chapter 6|17 pages

Practical approaches to match-fixing in Korea

Match-fixing scandals, judicial responses and suggestions for change

part III|96 pages

Prevention and enforcement

chapter 8|16 pages

‘Don’t fix it!’

The role of player empowerment in the prevention of match-fixing

chapter 10|16 pages

Police and investigative cooperation on match-fixing

An Australian experience

chapter 11|17 pages

On the frontline

The role and operations of the Victoria Police Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit (‘SIIU’)

part IV|19 pages

Findings and observations

chapter 13|17 pages

Preventing match-fixing and promoting integrity in sport

Reflections on experiences in Australia, Japan and Korea