Tension is growing between sport and gambling organisations: These groups, at times interdependent and cooperative, are struggling to achieve a balanced financial relationship.

Sporting organisations are eager to demand revenue from gambling operators to fund legitimate objectives, such as tackling corruption and investment in grassroots sport. Gambling operators, meanwhile, are being forced to defend their revenues and rights against a fast-evolving array of threats.

Nottingham Trent University, 30 June - 1 July 2011. With FIFA in the spotlight over allegations of corruption, the governance of sport is firmly on the agenda across Europe. To mark a potential turning point in the relationship between sport and the European Union, professionals, academics and policy makers will be reflecting on the past, debating current issues and planning for the future at this year’s Sport & EU Conference.

Thursday 16 June at DLA Piper, 3 Noble Street, London EC2V 7EE.

The Bribery Act 2010 ("the Act"), which is due to come into force on 1 July 2011, consolidates, extends and replaces the existing UK law in respect of bribery and corruption.

The business of sport has a strong international dimension, involving the award of valuable rights to host, broadcast and sponsor sporting events, often with governmental involvement, through processes that are susceptible to corruption. The connection between sport and corporate hospitality has also been in the spotlight, with fears that the Act could impact on long-established traditions of client entertainment. It is therefore of the upmost importance that those in the sector fully understand the requirements of the Act.

World Sports Law Report is delighted to announce the launch of the 4th annual Player Contracts conference.

This annual sell-out seminar provides an essential update on regulations and other factors affecting player contracts, making it a must-attend for all international sporting federations, national associations, leagues, clubs, player agents, lawyers, coaches and athletes.