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Monday, January 12, 2009
Betting results 2008 in some key countries
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