Charites to receive £450,000 as part of Britannia Stakes initiative

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) have donated £450,000 to charity with their members' profits from last Thursday's Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Along with the support of the Tote and Bet With Ascot, BGC members donated their profits from win and each-way bets to Prostate Cancer UK, Missing People, the SAS Regimental Association, Ascot Racecourse Supports, Racing to School, Greenhouse Sports and Tempus Novo.

Victory for Arabian Story for Oisin Murphy and Saeed bin Suroor ensured a healthy payout in the contest for three-year-old colts and geldings over a mile, with the 15-2 shot one of just two non-favourites to win during Thursday's card. 

The Britannia initiative is now in its sixth consecutive year and has raised more than £3.6 million for a range of charities. The members encompass the majority of the major bookmakers, with Flutter, Entain, Evoke, Kindred, Betway, Rank Group, Virgin Bet, LivescoreBet, Star Sports and QuinnBet taking part.

BGC chief executive Grainne Hurst said: "It’s brilliant to see BGC members once again coming together to support such a wide range of charities that make a real difference in communities right across the UK.

"A huge thank you goes to all our members who took part, their customers who placed a bet on the Britannia Stakes, and of course to Ascot for their continued partnership in this important initiative. Together, we've now raised over £3.6 million through the Britannia Stakes alone, and more than £6.5 million overall. 

"These substantial donations highlight the real commitment of the BGC and its members to supporting charities across sport, racing, health, and the veteran community. We know how much this funding means to the organisations involved, and we’re incredibly proud to play our part in supporting the incredible work they do."

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