# RWITC gets fresh horse-racing licence with strict curbs 2026-08-10T22:17:10+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Maharashtra government has granted the Royal Western India Turf Club a fresh licence to conduct horse racing from July 1 to December 31, with race days capped at 25. The order under the 1912 Racing Act tightens oversight on betting, governance, and finances. Bookmakers are capped at 100, each needing prior approval. Betting limits range from Rs5 to Rs5,000 across enclosures. The government also mandated that Indian jockeys get at least 50% of races and 65% of stake money go to Indian-bred horses. Surveillance teams, CCTV, and IT audits are required. Failure to submit compliance reports by August 30 could invite action. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: betting regulation, gambling oversight, horse racing, Maharashtra government, RWITC, turf club Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rwitc-gets-fresh-horse-racing-licence-with-strict-curbs/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rwitc-gets-fresh-horse-racing-licence-with-strict-curbs/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.