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Twenty years on from the momentous decision that revolutionised betting
Bill Barber talks to the bookmaking giant about his groundbreaking move
Victor Chandler helped change the face of the betting industry when moving to Gibraltar 20 years agoCredit: Edward Whitaker
'Revolution' proclaimed the Racing Post headline of May 14, 1999. Victor Chandler, one of the most recognised names in bookmaking, had announced he was moving his entire telephone-betting business to Gibraltar, enabling punters in Britain to bet tax-free.
The news sent shockwaves through the betting industry and the ripples are still being felt.
Just a few days later Victor Chandler International was up and running and neither the industry nor Gibraltar would be the same again.
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