The government should take action to take control of the KRC committee so that the races can start again. Shafqat says that was when malicious rumours began to appear in the press questioning the integrity of the KRC board. Whatever the truth, gambling is outlawed under Muslim law. KRC committee members say the club has survived on entrance fees of 180 rupees per person and donations. Unofficial bookmakers pay 3,000 rupees per race.
Punters bet on a simple win-place basis.
Race fans say the real money is wagered off-course. There is much more spent in betting on South African horses than on Pakistani horses. Gambling is a touchy subject with wagers openly placed at the trackside, as happens at every track in the world, including other Muslim countries. Copyright, Planetarabia Holdings Inc.