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Gambling review: what is it and what does it mean for the horse industry?

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Gambling review: what is it and what does it mean for the horse industry?

There is uncertainty over gambling reforms. The topic came up at the Horseracing Industry Conference (30 June) at Newbury racecourse. British racing receives £350 million a year through the levy, media rights and sponsorship. Since 2002, the betting Levy Board has applied more than £39 million to equine veterinary science and education. National Lottery funding supports British equestrian sport. It is a major funder of veterinary research and disease monitoring that benefit the entire UK herd. A Government white paper on a review of gambling legislation is expected imminently.

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