By The Weekly Edge desk ·
The Betting and Gaming Council estimated that illegal platforms took more than £8m in bets on the Betfred St Leger Festival, Agimeg reported. The festival marked the race’s 250th anniversary.
For regulators, the council’s estimate places illegal betting on the Betfred St Leger Festival above £8m.
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