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RWITC gets fresh horse-racing licence with strict curbs
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The government has balanced tradition with accountability, but sceptics wonder if the 25-day cap and 100-bookmaker limit will drive punters to illegal operators. Others note the surveillance teams, IT audits, and mandatory server access are serious checks. The real test is enforcement: will the deputy commissioners actually monitor every race and penalise violations swiftly? If not, the order becomes just paper.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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