Industry
October 29, 2025
BHA Q3 Racing Report Highlights Decrease in Betting Turnover
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has published information about the industry’s performance in the third quarter of the year. The authority’s report outlined a slight decrease in revenue as the pressure on the racing sector continues. The YTD Betting Turnover Decreased Due to Headwinds In its report, the BHA said that the industry’s total year-to-date […]
Industry
October 27, 2025
BHA: Open Letter Asks Chancellor to Axe the Racing Tax
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announced that the industry has come together in support of the Axe the Racing Tax initiative. In an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the industry expressed its concerns with a proposal to harmonize Britain’s gambling tax. Horseracing Industry Opposes RBGD The BHA’s open letter has listed serious […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
Plumpton Racecourse Breaks Ranks to Support Levy Reform Plan
The Plumpton Racecourse now stands against much of the UK racing establishment by endorsing a proposal to reform the way UK horse racing is financed. The Sussex venue recently submitted a paper to HM Treasury, backing the Social Market Foundation’s (SMF) plan to increase the Horserace Betting Levy twofold to 20% and lower the general […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
ITV Pens Deal to Broadcast UK Horseracing Through 2030
Big news for horseracing aficionados as ITV has penned a four-year agreement to continue broadcasting UK horseracing through 2030. Fans can look forward to exclusive, free-to-air coverage of some of Britain’s top races. The Expanded Deal Will Ensure Fans Have Access to Free-to-Air Coverage The new deal will run from 2027 until the end of […]
Industry
September 10, 2025
UK’s Horseracing Industry Goes on Historic Strike Due to Higher Taxes
The UK horseracing industry is staging a strike on September 10 in protest against the Treasury’s proposed gambling tax harmonization, which could raise the betting tax rate to at least 21%. The strike follows the British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) launch of the #AxeTheRacingTax campaign in July, which came in response to the Treasury’s consultation on […]
Industry
September 4, 2025
BHA’s Project Beacon Highlights Millions of Potential Racing Fans
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has published the findings of its Project Beacon study, which seeks to understand the biggest trends among fans and how they see the sport. Many Open-Minded Enthusiasts Could Be Converted into Fans The BHA described Project Beacon as the “most in-depth piece of customer research ever undertaken in the sport. […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
BHA Adds Paul Johnson to Board as John Ferguson Exits
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has appointed Paul Johnson, CEO of the National Trainers Federation (NTF), as a member of its board. As someone deeply involved with the industry, Johnson will be a valuable addition to the team and a perfect successor to John Ferguson, whose term ended. Johnson Joins the Board The authority clarified […]
Industry
August 18, 2025
British Horseracing Protests Tax Hike, Cancels Sep. 10 Meetings
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has continued its fight against Britain’s proposed tax hike by cancelling all meetings on September 10. All races will be rescheduled for another date, the authority confirmed. BHA Reasserts Its Opposition to the Tax Harmonization In its announcement, the BHA reasserted that it is standing firmly behind its Axe the […]
Industry
July 30, 2025
BHA Ramps Up Fight Against Betting Tax Hike amid Fears of Industry Collapse
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has intensified its battle against the government’s proposed hike in remote gambling duty, warning that the planned increase would devastate the industry and decimate jobs across rural and racing-related communities. The organization continues to promote its “#AxeTheRacingTax,” hoping to gather support from fans and industry stakeholders. Horse Racing Hubs Would […]
Industry
July 18, 2025
British Racing Takes an Official Stand Against Tax Changes
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has pushed back against the Treasury’s plans to charge a higher remote gambling duty on betting activity, saying the step could deliver a damaging financial blow to one of the nation’s oldest and most beloved sports. The organization submitted a formal response on its website, calling for fans and stakeholders […]
