ABSTRACT
Although match-fixing is not a new phenomenon, the rapid expansion of the global sports betting market and the involvement of transnational organised crime has substantially increased the threat of betting-related match-fixing. This is not only a critical issue for sport, but also for the betting industry – a point that is often overlooked. Apart from the direct losses that they may face in the event of match-fixing, betting operators are also adversely affected in the long term since consumers’ confidence in the integrity of sports competitions is vital to their business. In light of this convergence of interests, this chapter explores the pivotal role that the betting industry, operating in a regulated environment, can play in the prevention and fight against betting-related match-fixing.
