British racing chief warns budget tax hike may have ‘devastating’ impact on sport

British racing chief warns budget tax hike may have ‘devastating’ impact on sport

The British racing authority’s chief has warned that the budget’s increase in the duty on profits from fixed‑odds gaming machines could have a devastating effect on the sport. He said the body will engage with the government to address the issue, as the tax hike threatens the financial stability of horse racing in the racing sector.