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Gambling News - 'Horseracing'
Industry
March 5, 2025
Woman-Owned Business Is Spearheading HHR Efforts in Maryland
Alyse Cohen, the owner of the Long Shot’s off-track betting facility (OTB) in Frederick, Maryland, is championing the legalization of Historic Horse Racing machines at OTBs in the state. As someone who’s been a part of the OTB sector her entire life, she recognizes the importance of diversifying the products offered in such facilities. Cohen […]
Industry
February 27, 2025
Kentucky Bill to Channel Betting Money Toward Local Governments
A new bill in Kentucky seeks to change how the money from the state’s horse racing wagering tax is distributed. Lawmakers proposed injecting some of these proceeds back into local governments, which would thus be able to fund a variety of initiatives. HB 782 to Redirect Betting Money Toward Communities Kentucky, for context, currently channels […]
Industry
February 13, 2025
Illegal Horse Race Betting in the UK Skyrockets 522%
The UK gambling black market has seen a troubling 522% surge in unique visits to unlicensed horse racing betting websites, leading to mounting concerns over regulatory policies unintentionally driving users away from legal offerings. A recent report by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) revealed a spike in exposure to these unregulated platforms, prompting […]
Sports
February 10, 2025
William Hill Sponsors Spring Festivals Trials Day at Naas Racecourse
William Hill, a leading gaming and betting operator in the United Kingdom and Ireland, will sponsor the Spring Festivals Trials Day at Naas Racecourse. The sportsbook reiterated its commitment to Irish racing as the course designated itself as a “notorious nursery of champions.” William Hill Will Add Four Races to Its Sponsorship Portfolio According to […]
Business
January 28, 2025
Fitzdares to Part Ways with CEO Woodhams
Fitzdares, a leading gaming and betting company in the UK, is set to part ways with its chief executive officer William Woodhams. Speaking on his departure, Woodhams said that he “loved every second” of his time at the helm of the operator. He is set to end his time as CEO on Friday. Seven Years […]
Industry
December 6, 2024
Betfair Co-Founder Asks UK Government to Protect the Declining Racing Sector
Betfair’s co-founder Andrew Black has expressed concern about the precarious financial position of horse racing in Britain. A horse owner and breeder himself, Black cautiously highlighted the declining betting turnover and predicted that the situation would get worse. The Government Must Shield Racing, Black Says Black expressed his concerns just after the UK Gambling Commission’s […]
Industry
November 25, 2024
Wyoming Approves New Harassment Rules & Horse Races
The Wyoming Gaming Commission has voted in favor of a measure that would restrict bettors who harass sports players from gambling. In addition, the commission just greenlit 16 new horse races at a new racetrack. No More Harassment On November 22, the Wyoming Gaming Commission approved an amendment that would punish those who harass athletes […]
Sports
November 7, 2024
Gambling Tax Plans Lead to Cancellations of Horse Races in France
Late last month, politicians in France decided against the legalization of online gambling amid economic concerns. While iGaming is off the table, at least for now, the horse racing sector was alarmed by an amendment in the proposed 2025 budget that called for increases in gambling taxes. Gambling Tax Hike Results in Protests The budget […]

Industry
November 6, 2024
BHA Refreshes Safeguarding and Human Welfare Education for Employees
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has launched enhanced online safeguarding and human welfare education in an effort to provide a safe environment to industry employees. Thanks to the authority’s new racing module, industry workers will be able to complete a refreshed education on creating a safe and inclusive environment. New Modules Have Been Added The […]

Industry
November 4, 2024
Finnish Horse Racing Bets to Be Placed Under the Commercial Market
As Finland inches closer to the launch of a commercial gaming market, lawmakers are considering making betting on horse races a part of the competitive sector. The future of horseracing bets was uncertain for a while as some considered leaving the vertical under the existing monopoly. A Victory for the Horse Racing Sector Finland, for […]
