Dutch Police to Investigate Match Fixing

According to reports, the Dutch police are currently investigating claims of match fixing after substantial bets were placed on a footballer to receive a yellow card during an Eredivisie game.

This is said to be the first spot-fixing inquiry of its kind. The authorities were alerted of the issue when various unusual gambling patterned were noticed. One individual placed 5 consecutive bets which totalled to €3,000 ($3,625), winning €13,000 as a result. Another two players won around €1,000 each by making the same prediction. 

Olfers said:

“The Netherlands is a kind of blind spot. Until now we’ve never had a match-fixing case that led to a prosecution. I welcome the fact that the public prosecution service are going to see if there is more to this case.”