Betting volumes for 2008 showed varying results for different countries. In general, the world economic crisis has had a negative impact on thoroughbred racing around the world.
Betting turnover for 2008:
France up 4,8% to €9 262 million
US down 7.16% to US$13,670,196,938
Ireland (on-course) down 18.2% to €231.0m
Sweden up 0.9% to €1,247 billion
Germany (tote) down 18.8% to €38,5 million
Japan down 0.4% to €21.2 billion |