Racing set for cash boost with levy change

The British Horseracing Authority awaits the “government’s response with interest” as the question of replacing the current betting levy system will be heard in the House of Commons this morning.

The racing industry has long called for government intervention against the current system, from which offshore online betting is exempt and costs the sport tens of millions of pounds.

Bob Blackman, Conservative MP for Harrow East, will ask John Whittingdale, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, “what progress he has made on replacing the current horserace betting levy”.