Gambling and social media abuse of women in sport - what is going on?
Summary
Tennis player Katie Boulter revealed that she receives a lot of abusive messages on social media, many linked to gambling. A report by Signify found that 40% of the abuse directed at tennis players comes from gamblers, often after losing bets. Both players and tennis authorities are increasingly dealing with the complex relationship between the sport and gambling sponsorships.Key Facts
- Katie Boulter says she faces abuse on social media related to gambling.
- A company called Signify found that 40% of abuse messages towards tennis players are from people upset about gambling losses.
- In the UK, 13% of people who bet on sports included tennis in their betting activities in 2023.
- Some tennis gamblers in the UK spend over £200 monthly, with 34% using loyalty schemes from betting websites.
- 'Angry gamblers' account for 77% of the abuse messages received by players monitored by Signify.
- There is controversy around tennis and gambling sponsorships due to concerns like potential match-fixing.
- Betting sponsorships are becoming more common because they bring in a lot of money, despite ethical concerns.
- Novak Djokovic expressed that players should receive a larger share of the money from gambling sponsorships.
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