NSW sporting bodies given more powers to control betting

New legislation passed in the NSW Parliament this week will allow sporting bodies greater powers to combat match fixing in sport.

Introducing the new legislation, NSW Minister for Hospitality, Gaming and Racing Troy Grant explained that, for the first time, betting agencies will enter into integrity agreements with sports controlling bodies.

Minister Grant explained “the ... Government is determined to ensure the integrity of our sports are protected.

“Our changes will ensure sporting bodies can determine what level and kind of bets they want to occur on their respective events and indeed whether betting should occur at all.

“If a betting agency does not enter into an integrity agreement with the relevant sporting controlling body they will be unable to offer betting products on those events.

“It is not unreasonable to expect the sports we watch and participate in are free from the threat of corruption and match fixing.”

NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation Stuart Ayres added that it was important to ensure honesty and integrity across all sporting codes, adding “the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government is committed to eliminating match fixing and undesirable betting across all sporting codes.

“Sport and Recreation will establish a framework for determining which sporting bodies are appropriate for wagering activity.

“This legislation helps to restore public confidence in the integrity of sport and betting and ensures the NSW Government’s commitment to promoting integrity in sport.”

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