Inside StoryIs global sports betting out of control?
The sport betting scandal that took hold of the Turkish Football Federation this week has put a spotlight on an endemic issue.
The sport betting scandal that took hold of the Turkish Football Federation this week has put a spotlight on an endemic issue.
Hundreds of players and referees have been accused of illegally placing bets.
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But it’s not just Turkiye, it’s not just football, and it’s not just the lower leagues.
Betting scandals are increasingly hitting major sports leagues around the world.
The sport betting scandal that took hold of the Turkish Football Federation this week has put a spotlight on an endemic issue.
Fans are being bombarded with sports gambling advertisements, and betting regulations are easing.
So, is sport still about the love of the game, or just the rush of placing a bet?
What impact is gambling having on the pitch, and what can authorities do to keep the game honest?
Tancredi Palmeri – International sports analyst
Jamie Allen – Football journalist and writer
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
