India could legalise sports betting after Pakistan scandal 06/09/2010 |
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The Indian Government is considering a move to legalise betting on sport in the wake of the spot fixing crisis that has overshadowed Pakistan's tour of England.
With illegal bookmakers in India believed to be involved in the vast majority of spot-fixing incidents, the move is seen as an important step in the fight to clean up cricket.
A sports ministry source in India has claimed the Government is planning to re-examine the issue after a recommendation from a trial court in New Delhi.
"The aim is to ascertain whether legalised betting can exist in India without the stigma that is attached to it now," the source told the Times of India.
"So we are looking at the pros and cons with great care. The UK model [the Gambling Act of 2005] seems rather comprehensive. We are keen on the legislation as soon as possible. At the same time, it cannot be hurried through because we need to convince all about the need to legalise betting."
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