Submitted on Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Rejected on Thursday 24th July 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Stop any possible betting tax on British Horse Racing.
Stop the Government from putting a Betting Tax on British Horse Race Betting. Such a Tax could prove disastrous for the British Racing industry which employs more than 85000 staff, ranging from owners, punters, trainers, jockeys, stable staff, racecourse staff, supporting staff and bookmakers.
The Racing industry is a living breathing organism involving punters, owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff, racecourse staff and supporting staff and bookmakers. Any weakness in this chain could destroy the industry. Putting a Betting Tax on Horse racing, which is totally different to online casinos and games of chance, as it requires judgement and skill, would result in lower attendances at racecourses and betting shops affecting turnover that can be pumped back into the industry.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There is already a tax on horserace betting, the Horserace Betting Levy.
You could start a petition which asks for this tax to be ended.
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