Cricket, darts, greyhounds, horse racing, motor sports, rugby, soccer and snooker have agreed to a 10-point scheme designed by the British Government to clamp down on betting cheats.
Sport governing bodies will include provisions in their rules and regulations governing the behaviour of their members in relation to betting. Partcipants will be asked to avoid conflicts of interest and misuse of priviled information.
It is hoped the new code of practice will lead to unprecedented levels of co-operation between authorities, the betting industry and sporting bodies.
“Sports betting has changed dramatically in recent years. Advances in technology and increasing popularity mean there are now more ways to place a bet than ever before,” said Sports Minister Richard Caborn.
“We can\’t let a few unscrupulous cheats drag the good name of sport through the mud.”
“That\’s why I\’m pleased that from football to snooker, sport now recognises the importance of working with betting operators and the authorities to crack down on betting cheats.”
“This code of practice commits governing bodies to creating clear rules governing their participants and better sharing of information. This is essential to stop cheats prospering.”
Elsewhere, Russia Interior Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev called for unity to fight internet crime. In 2004, Russian hackers created a hi-tech protection racket which costed online betting firms over $70 million.
“The creation of a solid barrier to prevent the spread of these practices, with a clear cross-border character, is impossible without the union of all affected countries,” said Nurgaliyev.
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