Match fixing in sport

The following research question on the topic of match fixing in sport was chosen: 'To what extent are preventive measures needed - in Austrian law, taking into account the legal situation in Germany - to combat betting fraud, and would an international ban on betting be feasible?' I would like to begin by highlighting the fundamental problem of match fixing in international sport. One cannot help feeling that this is a global problem that cannot be easily solved by national legislators. This raises the question of whether the signs of the times have been recognised too late and whether only marginal damage control is now possible. The term 'match fixing' means that the course or outcome of a sporting competition is manipulated. This term has developed over time from 'match manipulation.' The most common variants involve manipulating players or referees. The internet has taken this form of manipulation to a whole new level, which must be curbed.

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Sandro Lindschinger, born in 1985, studied law at the University of Vienna and completed a master's degree in sports law at Danube University Krems. He played professional football for eight years (30 Bundesliga matches) and won bronze with Austria at the U-19 European Championships in Liechtenstein in 2003. He is a qualified UEFA A licence football coach.