Agree with @Zatman and @Chindie
I originally thought he had bet on games where he was playing, but this isn't too far away. He definitely had insider knowledge that could guide his betting that wouldn't have been available to the general public, which is not even true betting.
All the true gambling addicts are out there betting on sports they don't know anything about, based on an online tips website, and playing online roulette and those virtual horse racing games.
This complete Agbonlahor was out there trying to get richer based on insider knowledge of his sport. If it was insider trading, he could go to prison.