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Betting companies threaten to cut support for British racing
Mark Costello
In order to protect profits, some big bookmakers say they may reduce racing sponsorships and withdraw customer offers
26 November 2025 News
NEWS: Tax on British racing bets remains unchanged following Budget
General betting duty, paid on other forms of sports betting, will remain at 15% in betting shops, but will rise to 25% online
10 September 2025 News
NEWS: Key figures speak out over proposed rise in Britain's tax on racing
“If social gambling and having a few quid on at the races can’t be seen as a bit of fun where is the world going to?"
Racing set for strike action on historic blank day
Fixtures have been cancelled across the UK in protest against a proposed increase to betting tax
9 September 2025 News
Irish racing to ignore British 'strike' action
Wednesday, September 10th will be a blank day of racing in Britain but punters can still bet on Cork
22 August 2025 News
Minister: 'Racing is not funded by betting tax'
Public figures continue to repeat a discredited report which links racing's funding with betting tax receipts
3 March 2025 News