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Since an amateur competing in a professional golf tournament receives no prize money, can a sports bettor legally place a wager on the amateur?

Question #149526. Asked by triviadude289.
Last updated Jul 21 2023.
Originally posted Jul 21 2023 12:46 AM.

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Legality of various forms of betting vary around the world. In some places it is absolutely legal to bet on amateur sports, some sports absolutely ban betting on any competitions (which does not, of course, prevent illegal betting). Betting on an amateur participating in a professional sport would probably similarly be considered differently in different jurisdictions.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_betting#Legality

Here in Australia, online betting on amateur sports is legal, but seen as a problem.

link https://www.playbytherules.net.au/resources/articles/gambling-on-sport-problem-or-not

Jul 21 2023, 2:19 AM
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