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<p>Horse Racing behind closed doors continues to operate throughout the UK in line
with government guidance and British Horseracing Authority (BHA) protocols.</p><p>The
Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has indicated that 1,565 Licensed Betting Offices
(LBOs) are closed as part of the Tier 3 restrictions affecting the Liverpool City
Region, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire and Warrington. The BGC have
estimated a loss of nearly £2.7million per month to the horse racing industry in media
rights (payable to broadcast races) and levy income, based on the current amounts
generated in levy and media payments.</p><p>The government will continue to work with
the sector to understand the issues faced by organisations facing the most challenging
circumstances.</p>
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