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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
James Brown

Britain's Horse Racing Strike Spells Doom for Gamblers, Fans, and the Economy

BHA contends that horse racing already is in a precarious financial position (Credit: Richard Bell/Unsplash)

British horseracing is planning an unprecedented one-day strike to protest the proposed taxes on horserace betting. The strike, slated for 10 September, will affect scheduled fixtures at Carlisle, Kempton Park, Lingfield Park, and Uttoxeter. Already, there is an understanding between the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the body regulating the sport in the UK, and the owners of the various affected courses.

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