Racing Betting Tax Hike Will Bring 'Communities To Their Knees': Gosden

Source: International Business Times

British racing authorities hope their historic decision to strike will persuade the government to backtrack on its plans to raise online betting tax AFP British racing is holding a one-day strike next week for the first time in its history in a tax dispute with the government. All four race meetings on September 10 are cancelled in protest at the government's proposal to raise online racing betting tax from 15% to the same level as casino and gaming at 21%. The Labour government is desperately seeking to raise revenues to bolster Britain's parlous finances.