Meaning of match-fixing in English

Examples of match-fixing

match-fixing
It alleges that tennis authorities have suppressed evidence of match-fixing and overlooked accusations against some of the sport's top players.
From NPR
However, the motive of match-fixing was not just to trade items among each other.
One of the reasons is that it's difficult to prove match-fixing.
From NPR
The syndicate allegedly made up to $2 million per game for match-fixing worldwide.
From ESPN
Context is incredibly important and no two instances of match-fixing will ever be alike.
So far, online game developers, sponsors, and events' organizers around the world have expressed solidarity in the global mission to eliminate the match-fixing problem.
In a statement, the club said the suggestion of match-fixing was patently untrue.
From TIME
King attributes much of the match-fixing speculation to men unable to accept her victory over a man.
From ESPN
A permanent ban from professional gaming and irreparable damage to their reputation should ideally dissuade every player from match-fixing and illegal betting.
But the flood of money has brought an unexpected innovation in the way players are cashing in (and cashing out) in the vast virtual world of online gaming -- match-fixing.
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Translations of match-fixing

in Chinese (Traditional)
打假球,暗箱操縱比賽…
in Chinese (Simplified)
打假球,暗箱操纵比赛…
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