Gambling on a league which can be decided by other events apart from what happens on the field and the talent of the respective players is not a wise decision, imo.
I would rather bet on legitimate leagues where the rate of match-fixing is almost zero.
Another question is; should gambling websites showcase matches which has an allegation of any sort of collusion or illegality?
Topic: Would you gamble in a league with serious allegations of collusion? - page 3. (Read 488 times)
January 30, 2020, 06:04:34 AM
January 30, 2020, 05:42:44 AM
I assume the recent shooting of Darko Kovacevic is somehow related to the mentioned match-fixing group. Match fixing can happen anywhere and for various reasons. It doesn't have to be monetary reasons, like earning money from betting on fixed matches. Many matches are fixed all over the world because teams are helping each other out. It's common interest unfortunately. Systems like 3 for 3. We beat you at our venue and you beat us on yours. In case one of us needs points you let us win, and things like that. There is no illegal betting on these matches so nobody outside of the clubs know.
The way to protect yourself is to bet on matches in top leagues. You can never be 100% that matches are legit but at least players aren't bribed to fix the matches themselves.
The way to protect yourself is to bet on matches in top leagues. You can never be 100% that matches are legit but at least players aren't bribed to fix the matches themselves.
January 30, 2020, 05:24:06 AM
This may happen in all the leagues but in most big European countries it doesn’t happen because they have strict laws.I have never heard a case like this in Germany or in Austria for example which are two of the most strict European countries regarding their laws.Apparently Greece is not like them,I have almost never bet in the Greece Superleague but now I will not bet for sure.If he does drugs he can also corrupt the referees or other high officials and corrupt one game result.
January 30, 2020, 03:49:56 AM
Recently, there was a very big spat in Greek football.
Two teams in the first league broke laws and were threatened with expulsion and downgrade from the highest league. The law forbid shared ownership of teams.
In response, the Greek parliament stepped in to pass an amendment, no longer forbidding shared ownership.
The Greek football league has been plagued with very serious allegations against the top team owners.
Evangelos Marinakis , owner of one of the most successful teams, Olympiakos, is accused of trafficking of narcotics. He is however, one of the biggest supporters of the party currently in government, and also owner of around a quarter of the country's media (including web, newspapers, radio and TV). A case of tons of heroin found in one of his ships has been stagnating in court. Prosecutors forced to take on the case resign one after the other, and witnesses have been killed under mysterious conditions, even after having started a life in other countries.
Of course, owners of most teams have received serious accusations of match fixing, but courts and committees somehow clear them. Moreover, there's no authority in Greece that can take into account anonymous accusations and witness protection in Greece has proved worthless.
My question is towards gamblers however. Would you gamble on a 'dirty' league? Greek league comes under accusation of collusion, match fixing and team leaders using hooligans of teams for whatever thuggish purposes. Foreign leagues are becoming more popular among Greek gamblers for these reasons, but the majority still bet on Greek matches. Just makes me wonder.
Two teams in the first league broke laws and were threatened with expulsion and downgrade from the highest league. The law forbid shared ownership of teams.
In response, the Greek parliament stepped in to pass an amendment, no longer forbidding shared ownership.
The Greek football league has been plagued with very serious allegations against the top team owners.
Evangelos Marinakis , owner of one of the most successful teams, Olympiakos, is accused of trafficking of narcotics. He is however, one of the biggest supporters of the party currently in government, and also owner of around a quarter of the country's media (including web, newspapers, radio and TV). A case of tons of heroin found in one of his ships has been stagnating in court. Prosecutors forced to take on the case resign one after the other, and witnesses have been killed under mysterious conditions, even after having started a life in other countries.
Of course, owners of most teams have received serious accusations of match fixing, but courts and committees somehow clear them. Moreover, there's no authority in Greece that can take into account anonymous accusations and witness protection in Greece has proved worthless.
My question is towards gamblers however. Would you gamble on a 'dirty' league? Greek league comes under accusation of collusion, match fixing and team leaders using hooligans of teams for whatever thuggish purposes. Foreign leagues are becoming more popular among Greek gamblers for these reasons, but the majority still bet on Greek matches. Just makes me wonder.
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