British govt confirm levy plans

Gerry Sutcliffe, minister for sport, has announced the 2008/9 Horserace Betting Levy plan will be set at the same rate as the current scheme.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2008 - 11:51

Gerry Sutcliffe, minister for sport, has announced the 2008/9 Horserace Betting Levy plan will be set at the same rate as the current scheme.

As a result, most off-course bookmakers will continue to pay 10% of their gross profits on horserace betting towards the upkeep of the sport.

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