ABSTRACT
Sport faces a range of threats to its integrity, both internal and external. A risk society or a society at risk is not simply descriptive, but adopts a critical approach to sport, gambling and corruption. European sport often views North America, and in particular the United States (US), as unqualified to pass judgement on European sport. In response to forms of inward-looking provincialism, outsiders often claim that current sport leaders are incapable of managing their respective sports. The stance taken towards gambling by the US authorities, compared with that of British authorities, remains problematic. It is neither possible nor desirable for the US to remain isolated from international sporting integrity debates, as the international crime movement does not respect borders. Shared international sporting intelligence, as well better governance and anti-corruption tools, are now required to tackle the growing problem of sport, gambling and corruption.
