Open AccessSports Betting-Motivated Corruption in Australia: An Under-Studied Phenomenon
Author(s) -
Reynald Lastra,
Peter Bell,
Christine Bond
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
international journal of social science research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2327-5510
DOI - 10.5296/ijssr.v4i1.8563
Subject(s) - language change , law enforcement , enforcement , context (archaeology) , phenomenon , criminology , political science , advertising , public relations , business , law , sociology , geography , epistemology , art , philosophy , literature , archaeology
With the continual rise of gambling methods there is a need to better understand sports betting-motivated corruption in the Australian context. This literature review highlights seven predominant themes: the Australian gambling culture, betting opportunities available, the threat of sports betting to the integrity of sport, corruption in sport, involvement of transnational organized crime groups in sports corruption, the theoretical perspectives used in sports corruption research, and anti-corruption strategies which are important in the prevention and law enforcement of this criminal behavior. The review identifies significant gaps in existing knowledge surrounding sports betting-motivated corruption, highlighting the need for further research in this area.Arts, Education & Law Group, School of Criminology and Criminal JusticeFull Tex