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Report Notes Contraction of British Racing

Report Notes Contraction of British Racing

The move of major bookmakers to offshore locations helped contribute to decreased wagering yield as British racing contracted 1.2% compared with four years ago, according to a recent British Horseracing Authority report.

 5 days ago

England May Move to Consumer-Based Regulation

Draft legislation introduced in the United Kingdom would move regulation of Internet and phone wagering to the point of consumption.

 Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Aussie Debate Rings True in North America

Racing industry participants in Australia are seeking "certainty based on a fair return" from betting operators and have taken their case to a commission charged with helping government make better policies.

 Wednesday, December 23, 2009

All Out

By Ray Paulick - Reaction to the Congressional ban on Internet wagering was swift and severe -- at least from stock market investors who previously were bullish about online poker, sports and horse race betting, and casinos.

 Tuesday, October 03, 2006

CHRB Targets Offshore Gambling Advertisements

The California Horse Racing Board heard arguments April 24 on the issue of publications and radio shows in the state selling advertising to off-shore wagering operations. Residents of California are only able to legally bet through facilities licensed by the state, so wagering with offshore companies is in violation of state law.

 Friday, April 25, 2003

British Racing Asks Questions to Plan for Future

Cooperation and congratulation were the main themes of the British Horseracing Board's annual meeting in London June 13. A major new initiative is a "far-reaching and all-encompassing review of the way forward for British racing."

 Tuesday, June 18, 2002

British Betting Deal Touted by Participants

Considering the entrenched and antagonistic stances, the April 17 agreement for the right of the main British bookmakers to bet on British racing beginning May 1 was remarkable.

 Monday, April 22, 2002