BHA stands by ‘Racing Resilient’ environmental strategy

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will prioritise new environmental standards across UK racing to ensure the sport remains sustainable and protected against the effects of climate change. The Authority has published its new environmental plan, titled Racing Resilient, designed to safeguard environments for the long-term interests of the heritage sport. The strategy carries the support …

Report puts more pressure on Australian gov’t to make good on gambling reform

An Australian government-sanctioned report has identified what it calls a ‘surge in gambling participation and harm’ over the past six years requiring urgent regulatory action. This could spell tricky times ahead for Australia’s various gambling operators, with potential new compliance considerations on the horizon as PM Anthony Albanese’s government takes criticism from the backbenches. According …

GamCare says problem gambling debt soars to £5.3m

People seeking support for gambling-related financial problems have reached record numbers, GamCare has warned. Data from the charity’s Money Guidance Service has claimed that this year’s registrations since January have already surpassed the total number of referrals for the whole of 2024. The Money Guidance Service provides one-to-one budgeting and financial support for those seeking …