Industry
May 12, 2023
BHA Strengthens Board with Two New Independent NEDs
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), a body governing racing in the United Kingdom, has expanded its team with two new additions. As announced by the regulator, Kyrsten Halley and Tara Warren will join its board as independent non-executive directors (NEDs). Halley joined the company on May 1 and will serve an initial three-year term. Halley […]
Legal
January 20, 2023
BHA Hands Down 15-Year Ban to Danny Brock
Brock will not be able to return to racing for 15 years, which is a career-ending ban handed by the authority. The BHA has been forced to enact this penalty as a result of Brock’s intentional and purposeful fixing of races, the investigation argues. Cleaning Up Horse Racing from Frauds According to the authority, Brock […]
Industry
November 15, 2022
British Horse Racing Leaders Agree on New Governance Structure
A restructuring of the British Racing Authority (BHA)’s corporate governance agreements that will allow for the development and implementation of a new industry strategy to secure the future of the industry was agreed during the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of the Racecourse Association today. Setting the Future Direction of Horse Racing The EGM of the […]
Sports
September 9, 2022
UK: Major Sports Events Postponed Honoring the Death of the Queen
Major sports events in Britain have been temporarily postponed after the tragic news for the death of the Queen. Premier League Temporarily Suspends Events On September 8, the news about the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, shocked the world. At age 96, the Queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral […]
Industry
February 18, 2021
Affordability Checks Evidence Might Be a Thing after UKGC Consultation
With over 13,000 pitching in the UKGC’s public consultation on affordability checks, racing leaders fear that the measure may bleed the industry out of revenue and imperil it financially. UKGC’s Submission Evidence to Upend the Gambling Industry The Gambling Commission held a consultation on affordability checks which closed last week. Their call for evidence resulted […]
Business
January 5, 2021
UK’s New Lockdown Brings Hardships for the Gaming Industry
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and a significant increase in positive COVID-19 cases, the UK entered into a new lockdown. The new measure ordered the closure of “non-essential” businesses and may last until mid-February. New Lockdown in UK Closes “Non-essential” Businesses In light of the ongoing pandemic, the UK rolled out additional restrictions aiming […]
Casino
October 13, 2020
BGC Unhappy with Merseyside Casino and Betting Shop Closures
The Betting and Gaming Council shared its disappointment with the newly planned restrictions which will come into effect tomorrow at the Merseyside region. Casinos, betting shops, pubs, bars, and other leisure businesses in the affected region will shut doors aiming at fighting the COVID-19 spread. Merseyside Region Rolls Out New COVID-19 Restrictions Tomorrow Monday, October […]
Sports
September 23, 2020
Delay to Public’s Return Paints Grave Future for Horse Racing
The governing body of the horseracing industry in the UK, the British Horse Racing Authority (BHA), expressed its serious concerns about the future of the industry. BHA fears the delay to the public’s return to sporting events poses a severe threat to horse racing in the country. The BHA issued a statement in response to […]