Arena Racing Company (ARC) has launched a new media service, ‘ARC Media International’ (AMI), developed with omnichannel distribution provider Vermantia. Targeting enhanced exposure for tote betting and an updated service for retail bookmakers, the new horse racing tote betting channel is backed by Vermantia’s CAP (Complex Automated Production) technology. Elements of the service include racing and betting information via custom-designed …
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Barry Geraghty to offer ‘an Irish angle’ as William Hill brand ambassador
William Hill has strengthened its portfolio of horse racing ambassadors as the operator brings in Barry Geraghty. On the operator’s website, the former jockey will offer his thoughts on stories in the horse racing industry on a weekly basis beginning with this weekend’s Dublin Racing Festival, while he will also provide daily newspaper previews during the season’s major meetings. “We …
Read More »World Pool Days extended to 25 races to build on 2022 success
In pursuit of its goal of supporting and expanding horse racing, the World Pools has announced the addition of four new race days. The World Pool – set up as an international parimutuel betting community by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) – has set up new days in Australia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Ireland, expanding the number of …
Read More »HBLB: New Business Plan to account for changes in betting’s relationship with UK Racing
The funding of UK racing is to be reorganised as the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) commits to a new three-year business plan to ensure long-term financial stability for all stakeholders. The launch of the Business Plan had been delayed to 2023 due to the levy board factoring post-COVID realities, impacting the sport, government and British society. HBLB maintains its …
Read More »Pegasus WC nets highest global coverage thanks to ‘Frankie Factor’
The $3m Pegasus World Cup presented by Baccarat (G1) will be broadcast in over 135 territories through a partnership with HBA Media. Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori will participate in the event, which marks the beginning of his international ‘swansong’ before his retirement at the end of the year. Featuring music performances from OneRepublic and Kygo, this year’s Pegasus event will …
Read More »XB Net and MST eyeing up Italian market in partnership expansion
MST (Media System Technologies) and XB Net have enhanced the scope of their Italy-facing partnership, expanding the former’s market reach. Specifics of the deal will see the duo work to develop a responsible horse racing business across online, mobile and retail betting verticals via 24/7 turnkey service. This suite of North American programming will be distributed to the company’s partners …
Read More »PA Betting Services to revamp talkSPORT BET racing markets
PA Betting Services has been enlisted to bolster the horseracing content of talkSPORT BET, the new joint-venture sportsbook property of talkSPORT Media and BetVictor. Securing a multi-year partnership, PA Betting Services will deliver its premium racing content from the UK, Ireland, South Africa and Japan to enhance the offering of talkSPORT BET’s new sportsbook platform. talkSPORT BET formally launched in …
Read More »Conor Grant to replace Roger Lewis as RMG Chairman
Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has confirmed the appointment of former Flutter UK-&-Ireland CEO Conor Grant as incoming Chairman. Grant will initially join RMG as a Non-Executive Director from 1 April, with a view to succeed Roger Lewis as Chairman from October 2023. A racehorse owner, Grant is recognised as the ideal candidate to oversee RMG governance and its duties for …
Read More »IZIBET bolsters portfolio as Malta Lottery betting brand with XB Net
XB Net has signed its latest client, partnering with IZIBET to bolster the firm’s horse and dog racing content range, broadening its own international reach in the process. The retail betting brand of the IZI Group, IZIBET operators Malta’s Dragonara Casino and in July last year secured the licence for the National Lottery of Malta, which it manages via its …
Read More »Charlie Parker: ‘Significant consequences’ for sport from ‘quango’ finance checks
A key racing stakeholder has detailed that the consequences of the Gambling Act Review may not be as damning as some fear, arguing that ‘the message coming out of Westminster is more positive than the actions in the world’. Speaking to the Racing Post, Charlie Parker, Chief Executive of the Thoroughbred Group and Racehorse Owners Association (ROA), confirmed that he …
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