Proofset AcademyModule 2 · Sports bettingLesson 2.1Free · 25 min

Sports betting regulation

In countries that allow online betting, a public authority oversees the sector, only licensed operators are authorised, and some people are not allowed to bet at all. Knowing these rules means knowing where you are protected, and where you are not.

Part 1

The gambling regulator

In countries that allow online betting, a public authority regulates gambling and online sports betting. It oversees operator licences and carries out three main missions.

Protect

Preventing excessive gambling and protecting minors. It oversees gambling limits, warning messages and compliance with the legal age.

Monitor

Guaranteeing the integrity of gambling operations: honest bets on honest competitions.

Fight

Fighting fraud, money laundering and illegal sites, which it can have blocked.

Part 2 · Your turn

The four checks before a legal bet

A legal bet passes four checks. Click on each step in order to confirm it.

Part 3

The legal framework in your country

What this means: the official list of licensed operators is public and published by your country's regulator, so you can always check. A site that does not hold a valid licence in your jurisdiction offers no legal protection to the player.

Part 4

Integrity: who is not allowed to bet

Minors

A total ban below the legal age set in your country. Licensed sites must verify players' identity and age.

Those involved in a competition

Players, umpires, coaches, organisers: they cannot bet on their own sport.

Self-excluded players

A person registered on their country's self-exclusion scheme, where one exists, can no longer use the licensed sites covered (module 3).

Match-fixing

Fixing a competition you bet on is a serious offence. In tennis, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) investigates and sanctions players and officials.

In tennis, the tournaments at the bottom of the pyramid (lesson 1.1) are considered the most exposed: few spectators, few cameras, little data. It is one more reason why Proofset does not follow ITF tournaments.

Part 5

Regulated tips and promises

Many social media accounts sell “sure-fire tips”. The law regulates these practices.

Misleading promises

In many countries, consumer protection authorities point out that a service suggesting it increases your chances of winning may constitute a misleading commercial practice.

Influencers

In many countries, public protection rules strictly regulate gambling promotions and prohibit presenting paid sports predictions as guaranteed wins.

Proofset's position

Proofset publishes measurements, with their source and period, and states what they do not prove. It never promises winnings (module 0).

Part 6 · Your turn

True or false?

Six statements you often hear. Answer each one.

Why this matters for a bet

  • An unlicensed site offers no protection: no gambling limits, no mediation in the event of a dispute, no guarantee of being paid.
  • Limits are set before, not during. Most licensed operators offer deposit and stake limits: think about them with a cool head.
  • A promise of winnings is a warning sign, not a selling point. It may even be illegal.
Part 7

Test yourself

7 questions. You need 6 correct answers to pass the lesson.

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