Day: 26 October 2020

BHA Says British Horseracing Industry Faces Financial Difficulties with Prize Money Due to Coronavirus Restrictions

Mon 26 Oct 2020 9.31 Olivia Cole
BHA Says British Horseracing Industry Faces Financial Difficulties with Prize Money Due to Coronavirus Restrictions

The restrictions implemented by the UK Government because of the coronavirus pandemic are responsible for the decrease in prize money in the British horseracing sector. The trend has raised concerns that horse owners will disregard the prestige of the sector that has been built over centuries of tradition and shift their interests to overseas races. According to reports, the British horseracing, which is estimated at £4 billion on an annual basis, is asking the UK Government for some reforms and financial help that is supposed to help it survive the…

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Underage Problem Gamblers Who Lost Up to £100,000 Get Treatment at First NHS Child Gambling Clinic in London

Mon 26 Oct 2020 6.03 Daniel Williams
Underage Problem Gamblers Who Lost Up to £100,000 Get Treatment at First NHS Child Gambling Clinic in London

Underage gambling addicts in the UK are getting treatment at the first National Health Service (NHS) child gambling clinic after their spending rose to £100,000. Yesterday, the Sunday People revealed more information regarding the crisis with young people’s problem gambling across the UK. The aforementioned shocking debts are only part of the problem, with more of the youngsters getting hooked on online casinos and sports betting. Reportedly, no less than 55,000 children between the age of 11 and 16, most of whom are boys, are facing serious problem gambling behaviour.…

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