Horseracing

William Hill and PA Betting Services renew racing data deal

William Hill and PA Betting Services renew racing data deal

PA Betting Services (PABS) has strengthened its links to UK bookmakers via a partnership renewal with William Hill Part of the PA Media Group, PABS will continue to provide 888 Holdings-owned William Hill with UK horse racing and greyhound racing data, as well as ‘select’ data from international horse racing. Included under the extended contract are provision of race cards, …

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BetMakers takes stateside leap as MonmouthBets goes to market

BetMakers takes stateside leap as MonmouthBets goes to market

Australia-based betting technology firm BetMakers Technology Group has completed a major milestone in North America, supporting the launch of MonmouthBets. MonmouthBets will accept wagers from New Jersey’s Monmouth Park from 13 May onward, building on BetMakers’ launch of retail fixed odds horse racing at the track in 2022. The product, regulated by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, marks …

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SIS expands European standing with ISIBET Pro Italy deal

SIS expands European standing with ISIBET Pro Italy deal

SIS (Sports Information Services) has strengthened its reach to the Italian betting space, signing a horse racing content agreement with ISIBET Pro. By integrating its racing platform into ISIBET Pro’s operation, UK-headquartered SIS will provide the Italian retail and online operator with content from 35,000 races annually from 170 racecourses. This will include fixtures from Africa, Australia, Europe, Latin America …

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Cyprus’ NRC rolls out BoscaSports betting displays in RMG deal

Cyprus’ NRC rolls out BoscaSports betting displays in RMG deal

Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has partnered with Cypriot betting brand Nicosia Race Club (NRC) to integrate BoscaSports’ betting display platform across the operator’s retail estate. The digital screens will be used to distribute RMG’s ‘premium’ racing content to NRC’s customers in Cyprus, covering meetings from prominent UK racecourses such as Epson, Newmarket, York and Goodwood via the Racing TVi service. …

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British racing ‘future-proofs’ workforce with eight new Board members

SBC News British racing ‘future-proofs’ workforce with eight new Board members

British racing appointed eight new Board members and a Programme Director to plan and deliver an industry wide people strategy. The new hires were confirmed by Chair of British racing’s Industry People Board, Neil Hayward.  Initiated and funded by the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) and the Racing Foundation, the Industry People Board will lead the development of racing’s long-term …

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Fred Done: “A privilege” as Betfred sponsors the St Leger Festival

SBC News Fred Done: “A privilege” as Betfred sponsors the St Leger Festival

Betfred has linked with Doncaster Racecourse and Arena Racing Company (ARC) to form a multi-year collaboration for the St Leger Festival. The event includes the ‘world’s oldest classic’ the Betfred St Leger Stakes, and takes place from 14-17 September. As title sponsor, the bookmaker will support  a number of the key races across the meeting such as the Betfred May …

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RMG model proves ‘resilient and reliable’ as racecourses gain £117.6m

SBC News RMG model proves ‘resilient and reliable’ as racecourses gain £117.6m

Racecourse Media Group (RMG) is handing over a sum of £117.6m to racecourses, with the income generated from its media and data rights in 2022. The payments, which compare to £110m in 2021, derive from several RMG businesses, including betting shops, online bookmaker streams, pay TV channel, international betting and non-betting distribution, mainstream TV and data. Roger Lewis, Chairman of …

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LiveScore extends ‘valuable revenue driver’ content deal with SIS

ARC finalises Vermantia acquisition

SIS (Sports Information Services) has confirmed a distribution agreement with LiveScore Group, which gives the operator continued access to over 73,000 racing events annually. The extension covers courses and tracks worldwide, providing LiveScore Group’s betting brands LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet with 24/7 Live Racing Content from SIS. The content will be available as an end-to-end solution including live streamed …

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BetMakers and kwiff eye supercharged racing with partnership extension

HKJC appoints Dennis Hau to head customer centric strategy

BetMakers has secured an extension of its agreement with kwiff, a UK-based betting operator specialising in providing a ‘super-charged’ service. The company will continue to leverage the ASX-listed B2B betting solution group’s worldwide racing portfolio, covering over 250,000 races from more than 20 countries.  Additionally, kwiff will also integrate the BetMakers Price Manager System, utilising the solution in tandem with …

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FSB lauds Grand National for ‘tangible growth across many key metrics’

SBC News FSB lauds Grand National for ‘tangible growth across many key metrics’

FSB has announced a series of significant growth results which are linked to the Randox Grand National. The sports betting and iGaming supplier reported a 30% year-on-year increase in bet numbers as well as 29% growth on active players engaging with its partner community.  In detail, these numbers were supplemented by an 8% jump in turnover on the showcase race …

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