Horserace Betting Levy Regulations 2017 take effect

Further to our confirmation that the EC had endorsed reform of the UK’s Horserace Betting Levy Scheme, the Horserace Betting Levy Regulations 2017 took effect from today 25 April 2017, extending the class of persons liable to pay the Levy to include betting exchange providers and off-shore bookmakers who are required to hold remote operating licences issued by the Gambling Commission under the Gambling Act 2005.