Quote from: salad daging on Today at 06:48:36 PM

Quote from: 0t3p0t on Today at 06:02:48 PM

I think match fixing really existed on if not all maybe some sports worldwide including combat sports. Match fixing is really annoying on our part as a gambler as it could turn against our bets right on the spot. But that will of course decrease teams reputation and other involved parties.

Even I saw that in my own country's league some who were involved in match-fixing were punished for being caught, this is certainly the case in some countries as well because many mafias are involved and they also bet big money just so they can arrange matches, while for small bettors like us we don't know anything and only see the news after a long time coming back to be exposed so obviously this is annoying.

Maybe now the match-fixing is tighter where the mafia is only a little involved or even no longer exists for other big European leagues, but I can't deny that it still exists in the minor leagues because they can arrange it.

Match fixing does exist, many cases, especially football, have been exposed in the media where it has been proven legally and convincingly that the results of a match were manipulated. Now it seems that match fixing rarely happens, because if it is discovered the risks are quite big, and it can make fans disappointed with the game, especially football. Currently, football is not just a sport or a game, it is an industry that generates a lot of money, and involves many parties, including individuals or groups who want to make a profit through wrong means.

Match fixing often occurs in lower and less well known leagues, and is more common in countries where legal certainty is low. So it is easier for individuals who want to do this to bribe players or referees, and can even bribe the club. As far as I remember, the Juventus case was probably one of the most outrageous that ever happened, I remember they were sanctioned by having two trophies revoked and being relegated to Serie B.