Facts and Figures

Please note that for years : 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, the Betting and Financial Statistics were calculated in FF (French Francs) (for information : 1 Euro = 6.55957 FF)
 
GREAT BRITAIN          YEAR 2010      BETTING STATISTICS     
1 GBP=1,16171 Euro

  PARIMUTUEL BOOKMAKERS
Betting Turnover  
On course 254,414,490 68% 5,363,615,070 74%
Off course 120,817,840 32% 1,921,468,340 26%
TOTAL 375,232,330   7,285,083,410  
  7,660,315,740
Distribution of betting turnover  
I - Returned to betters 299,721,180 80% 6,409,154,070 88%
II - Amount of deductions on betting 75,511,150 20% 875,929,340 12%
a) Received by Government 5,808,550 2% 131,273,230 2%
b 1) Cost of management 58,085,500 15% 661,012,990 9%
b 2) Benefits N/A   N/A  
c) Returned to racing 11,617,100 3% 83,643,120 1%
Other deductions 83,643,120 1% 83,643,120 **  
Estimated data from the British Horseracing Authority