“UK Betting Tax Backlash Could Shake Global Gaming”
The UK government is facing major heat over a proposed change to tax policy that could crush the horse racing industry. Officials want to raise the levy on online betting to 21%, equal to online casino tax rates. But racing bosses and MPs are fighting back, warning this could lead to over £160M in lost funding, track closures, and 85,000 jobs at risk. Industry insiders say this may even drive bettors to illegal sites — and if the UK folds, international regulators might follow.
💥 TRI-STATE HEAT
🗽 NEW YORK — DraftKings Settles $1M Gambling Addiction Lawsuit
DraftKings reached a quiet settlement with a New Jersey woman who sued after her ex-husband gambled away $1 million of their family’s money. She accused the platform of allowing reckless betting and ignoring red flags. Though terms weren’t disclosed, this sets a precedent for future cases of platform responsibility — and raises eyebrows for other sportsbook operators.
🎰 NEW JERSEY — Monmouth Park Races Into Record Books
Haskell Day 2025 was one for the books. Monmouth Park saw its highest single-day betting handle in history for a non-Breeders’ Cup event: nearly $22 million bet across races. With over 41,000 attendees, it marks a post-pandemic bounce back and signals NJ’s horse racing isn’t slowing down.
🏙️ PHILADELPHIA — PA Gambling Revenue Hits $6.4 Billion for FY2025
Pennsylvania dropped numbers, and they don’t lie: $6.39 billion in gambling revenue for the 2024–25 fiscal year — a state record. iGaming led the way, with online slots and table games accounting for nearly half the pot. PA also collected $2.8 billion in taxes, making the Keystone State one of America’s betting powerhouses.
🌍 GLOBAL GAMBLING BUZZ
🇬🇧 British Horseracing Authority Goes to War with Parliament
As news spreads of potential tax hikes on UK sportsbooks, the horseracing industry isn’t staying quiet. Leaders warn that taxing online bets like casino games could “kill a national tradition.” Big operators are lobbying for exemptions before the fall budget.
🔮 HOROSCOPE HUSTLE – July 21, 2025
| Zodiac ♈︎–♓︎ | Pick 3 | Pick 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Aries | 034 | 7401 |
| Taurus | 149 | 3030 |
| Gemini | 217 | 5211 |
| Cancer | 525 | 1182 |
| Leo | 881 | 7420 |
| Virgo | 038 | 4563 |
| Libra | 622 | 7910 |
| Scorpio | 317 | 4344 |
| Sagittarius | 043 | 6195 |
| Capricorn | 207 | 8204 |
| Aquarius | 780 | 9041 |
| Pisces | 931 | 3577 |
Vault Predictions:
- If you dreamed of money or coins — Taurus is calling you.
- Repeating numbers like 303 or 525? Box ‘em and go midday.
- Fire signs: It’s a good day for straight plays.
- If your gut says sit one draw out — listen to it.
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