BHA sees early signs of lower UK illegal betting traffic
The British Horseracing Authority said Gambling Commission enforcement may be starting to reduce visits to unlicensed horse-racing betting sites. International Federation of Horseracing Authorities research recorded an average of 11m monthly visits in the first half of 2026, down 56% from 2025; visits to licensed platforms also fell, by 40%. The BHA said traffic remains above pre-white-paper levels and a more sustained decline is needed.
Operators may benefit if enforcement reduces unlicensed-site traffic, but the BHA says visits remain above pre-white-paper levels.