Sports Betting: Law and Policy
Anderson, Paul M. / Soek, Janwillem / Siekmann, Robert C. R. / Blackshaw, Ian S.
Gambling is a significant global industry, which is worth around 0.6% of world trade, that is, around US$ 384 billion, and gambling on the outcome of sports events is a very popular pastime for millions of people around the world, who combine a bet with watching and enjoying their favourite sports. But, like any other human activity, sports betting is open to corruption and improper influence from unscrupulous sports persons, bookmakers and ot...