Sports betting and the integrity of Australian sport: Athletes' and non-athletes' perceptions of betting-motivated corruption in sport. (March 2018)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- Sports betting and the integrity of Australian sport: Athletes' and non-athletes' perceptions of betting-motivated corruption in sport. (March 2018)
- Main Title:
- Sports betting and the integrity of Australian sport: Athletes' and non-athletes' perceptions of betting-motivated corruption in sport
- Authors:
- Lastra, Reynald
Bell, Peter
Bond, Christine - Abstract:
- Abstract: The purpose of this study is to gain a deeper understanding of betting-motivated corruption in Australian sport by exploring key stakeholders' perceptions. More specifically, it aims to discover the nature and perceived risks of betting-motivated corruption from the experiences of those within sporting organisations, and the effectiveness of anti-corruption strategies currently in place within Australian sport. Through a qualitative case study approach of three sites (sports) in Australia—rugby league, swimming and water polo—insight into the perspectives of 22 participants, namely athletes and non-athletes (coaches, support staff, administrators and referees) was gained through semi-structured interviews. Using the thematic analysis technique, patterns of themes were identified across the interview transcripts. The findings indicate that athletes and non-athletes view betting-motivated corruption and the involvement of transnational organised crime as non-existent within their sport. There were also mixed perceptions surrounding the effectiveness of current anti-corruption strategies in each sport. The paper provides a platform for future research and highlights the need for improvement in the anti-corruption strategies in place to prevent the threat of betting-motivated corruption on the integrity of Australian sport.
- Is Part Of:
- International journal of law, crime and justice. Volume 52(2018)
- Journal:
- International journal of law, crime and justice
- Issue:
- Volume 52(2018)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 52, Issue 2018 (2018)
- Year:
- 2018
- Volume:
- 52
- Issue:
- 2018
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2018-0052-2018-0000
- Page Start:
- 185
- Page End:
- 198
- Publication Date:
- 2018-03
- Subjects:
- Sport -- Corruption -- Sports betting -- Gambling -- Sport integrity -- Anti-corruption -- Match fixing -- Spot fixing -- Insider information -- Transnational organised crime
Law -- Periodicals
Criminology -- Periodicals
Justice -- Periodicals
Justice pénale -- Administration -- Périodiques
Criminologie -- Périodiques
Sociologie juridique -- Périodiques
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http://www.elsevier.com/journals ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1016/j.ijlcj.2017.11.005 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 1756-0616
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