Ahead of this weekend’s Grand National race, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned that almost £10m of bets could be placed on the black market. Proprietary research by the trade body, which represents more than 90% of the UK regulated sector, predicts £250m will be staked on the Aintree showpiece. However, it also predicts that £9.4m will go …
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The dust may have settled on the Cheltenham Festival but British racing still has its biggest fixture yet coming up tomorrow, the Grand National at Liverpool’s Aintree Racecourse. The fixture is a huge event for hardcore racing fans and casual bettors alike, with many part-time punters paying their only visit to a high-street bookies of the year during Grand National …
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William Hill, the official betting partner of the Grand National Festival, has lit up Liverpool’s city centre with a 3D projection ahead of one of racing’s most iconic events. In a bid to drum up excitement and also educate people about the Festival, William Hill projected a film featuring a selection of famous stories and major players from the Festival’s history. …
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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has relaunched its ‘Charity Bet’ campaign for the 2024 Grand National, celebrating British horseracing’s marquee event. Organised by the trade body for UK gambling, this year’s Charity Bet campaign will see “More than 50 MPs from both sides of the House visiting local betting shops to place a Charity Bet on the Grand National.” …
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Horse racing has had some big news lately at two very different levels, with organisers announcing changes to the format of the Grand National whilst one of its most high-profile jockeys revealed an extension of his career. Amidst concerns for animal welfare and general safety, the Jockey Club took the decision to reduce the number of runners in the UK’s …
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The Jockey Club has announced sweeping changes to the Randox Grand National to improve safety measures for participating riders and horses. From 2024 onwards, the field size of UK racing’s most prestigious race will be reduced from 40 to 34 runners, as announced by the Jockey Club, the owner of Aintree Racecourse. Further decisions taken to ‘reduce risk’ will see …
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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has declared that good causes up and down the country are the big winners of the ‘Grand National Bet’ charity campaign. The campaign saw over 40 MPs participate by placing a bet on Saturday’s Grand National at Aintree, helping the BGC guarantee winnings of £13,500 to the MPs’ charity of choice. The winning MPs …
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The Grand National – undeniably the biggest betting event of the year for UK and Irish bettors, captivating the interest of both seasoned and casual punters alike, and of course of major significance to the bookmakers. Following hot on the heels of the mixed-results Cheltenham Festival, which saw a combo of bookie-friendly results but also big customer wins, the 2023 …
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As the racing industry gets set for The Randox Grand National tomorrow, the Aintree event will be available to watch on a global scale. In working with The Jockey Club, Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and HBA Media have secured 30 broadcasters, including Sport 24, which will broadcast the race on 27 airlines and cruise lines. In the UK, the Randox …
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Over 40 MPs from across the political spectrum have joined forces to support various charities through the Betting and Gaming Council’s (BGC) annual ‘Grand National Charity Bet’ campaign. Each MP will have a £50 stake to bet on a horse in the renowned Grand National, with all winnings will be donated to a charity of their choice, ensuring a positive …
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