Gambling rings are not just limited to accepting your bets without the proper licensing. They could be part of a criminal syndicate that specializes in not just collecting and running gambling operations, but also fixing sports games.
In fact, a criminal syndicate will always try to fix games. The threat of match-fixing is global and it’s not subsiding despite police forces’ better efforts. Syndicates have become adept at fixing games, too.
Today, match-fixing carries a stiff penalty, but this has not stopped these organizations from running both the bookmaking and fixing side of the business. The way these organizations operate is not simple and it’s difficult to get.
Fixers are constantly trying to get in touch with low-tier players from soccer through digital media. They use many complimentary gifts, such as lunches, dinners, and random gifts without expecting anything in return.
Syndicates have become sophisticated in tempting players into making the wrong choices in exchange for what is largely seen as nominal payment.
Match-fixing is a serious threat to the integrity of sports gambling and illegal rings are often tied to this type of activity.
