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The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Please, Sir Keir, racing is being battered and we NEED your help before it's too late
SIR KEIR, are you listening? Do you know what is going on? Has anyone talked to you? Tax nightmares. Affordability checks. Labour peer frustrations. 1 Racing is booming at the moment with punters returning to tracks - but huge headwinds in the shape of harsh taxation lie in wait Credit: PA It appears racing is being battered in every direction. Who is listening? It remains hard to know. I've written before and I'll write it again. Considering horse racing is loved by the King and Queen downwards, it's quite extraordinary that it seems anyone who is part of the sport seemingly finds it impossible to get the ear of the Prime Minister. But while everyone is shouting from the rooftops about the current mayhem and possible nightmares around the corner, whether those in charge of Government have any idea what is happening behind the scenes is just a guessing game. We know Sir Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria, like horse racing. Remember the day after the General Election? Victoria was having a day out at the Eclipse at Sandown. Not so long ago Sir Keir was also at Doncaster for the St Leger to watch Jan Brueghel land his victory for Aidan O'Brien. And yet, there is every chance the Labour Government is on the verge of lumping a huge taxation on the Sport of Kings that could be the beginning of the end. Most read in Horse Racing For those of you who don't know, that's because there is a current Treasury proposal to harmonise remote gambling tax rates, which could result in a raise to the rate on sports betting (including horseracing) from 15 per cent to 21 per cent. It all comes at a time when racing attendances are up - although no doubt partly due to good weather - allowing the sport to remain as the second most watched in the country. Above all that, though, horse racing already contributes over £4billion to the national economy and supports in the region of 85,000 jobs. Why would you even contemplate wrecking that? All this is going on at the same time Lord Allen continues to sit on the bench while he decides whether he wants to become BHA chairman. Many in racing think he is sent from God to make everything all right, although as of yet I've seen nothing on paper to back that up. That all said, everyone knows the governance needs a massive change. We really only hear one side of the Lord Allen 'will he join or won't he join' saga. But I'm led to believe he's put forward a proposal which basically says accept it or I walk. I am also led to believe he wants a hefty salary for whoever he makes CEO in place of Brant Dunshea. I can't back this up. It's just the word on the street. If Lord Allen is the Messiah, though, you would have thought he'd have already been talking to Sir Keir and messages would be coming back to racing about the tax issue. It's been silent as far as I am aware. So Sir Keir. The question is simple. Do you hear us? Do you know what is going on? FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Read more on the Irish Sun Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
Associated Press
04-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Ultimate Fan Engagement Innovators FAIM.world Announces Strategic Partnership with the International Polo Tour (IPT)
and the International Polo Tour collaborating on digital collectibles for fans and players of Polo, the Sport of Kings. WELLINGTON, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 / / -- developers of one-of-a-kind web3 domains that connect fans with communities, digital collectibles, and celebrities, has announced their partnership with Florida-based the International Polo Tour (IPT) in order to market carefully-crafted online products such as signed celebrity images via digital collectibles, domain storage, tokens, and digital games on a worldwide basis. The collaboration will kickstart Saturday, September 6th during the 2025 Middleburg, Virginia Sunset Polo USA vs. South Africa Val De Vie match in support of We Will Survive Cancer (WWSC), a charity the IPT has partnered with and supported for more than 10 years. CEO Dana Farbo stated, 'This alliance represents a major step forward in our burgeoning vertical partnerships creating fans for life with groups of celebrities and influencers from a variety of exciting sectors such as Golfers, Movie Stars, Singers & Musicians, Artists, Equestrians, Sports Figures, and Speakers Bureaus. offers its celebrities instant exposure and revenue streams with no risk or expense.' Echoing Dana's observations, Tareq Salahi, Chairman, Founder, and Team Captain of IPT, added 'We're thrilled to engage with vast reach and incredible stable of digital offerings. Our fans prize connections with players, and signed digital images and collectibles are the ultimate expression of a bonding experience with our supporters.' 'We believe presents a lucrative opportunity for us to expand our brand and capitalize on these untapped revenue streams to benefit our players as well as the charities we support.' The International Polo Tour brings the love of Polo to a wider audience, uniting international cultures in a celebration of both their common bonds and their diversity. From Snow Polo to Beach Polo to Elephant Polo, IPT provides support worldwide, including Argentina, Australia, Asia, England, South America, Italy, and throughout the United States including the high-net-worth region of the Capitol Region area of Washington D.C and the Northeast & Florida markets. About FAIM INC.: Founded in 2024 by CEO Dana Farbo, CSO James Robb and CCO Ron Burkhardt, FAIM INC is an international digital platform that connects celebrities with their fans, producing revenue for celebrities and lifelong memories for fans, by helping them bond through digital media forms. Celebrities can earn up to 70% for each photo they sign, whether a selfie of the fan with the celebrity, existing celebrity photos or vintage photos owned by the fan. Notable Celebrities already using the platform include NASCAR Champions, A-list musicians, international beauty pageants, and a variety of major influencers. Dana Farbo FAIM Inc. [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
