Caborn launched the plan at an anti-cheating summit in London

The Government's 10-point scheme is aimed at increasing co-operation between governing bodies and the gambling industry.

Sports minister Richard Caborn welcomed the initiative.

"I'm pleased sport recognises the importance of working with authorities to crack down on cheats," he said.

Wednesday's announcement falls in line with the Government's Gambling Act, which comes into force in September of next year.

The new Act has tightened up the definitions of cheating and has the power to hand out jail sentences of up to two years to offenders.

Football's world governing body, Fifa, has already put in place strict anti-betting measures for players involved in this summer's World Cup Finals.

All squad members from the 32 competing nations must sign a statement declaring neither they, nor their family, would bet on the tournament.

We can't let a few unscrupulous cheats drag the good name of sport through the mud. Richard Caborn

But this scheme is not just about football. It aims to reach across British sport, with rugby league, motor sport, greyhound racing, snooker and darts also agreeing to the code of practice.

Caborn said: "Sports betting has changed dramatically in recent years. Advances in technology and increasing popularity mean there are now more ways to place a bet than ever before.

"We can't let a few unscrupulous cheats drag the good name of sport through the mud."