Israeli horse race betting in prospect

Israelis could have the opportunity to bet on overseas horse races over the internet if a new measure currently in the Knesset and supported by Culture and Sports Minister Limor Livnat is successful.

The proposal was approved by the Finance Committee Monday, and would make it legal within six months for Israelis to bet online on horse races in Britain; they would be allowed to bet on equestrian races elsewhere around the world, but not in Israel, within a year, by filling out a form at a local Toto Winner sports betting outlet, the newspaper Haaretz reports.

Whilst the coalition government supported the measure, one of its partners, Shachiv Shnaan of Atzmaut, along with opposition politician Shai Hermesh from the Kadima Party expressed reservations.

Culture and Sports Ministry director general Orly Fruman said horse race betting would increase revenues at the Toto Winner sports betting council, which in turn supports the construction of community sports facilities around the country.

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