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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SIS signs Jolibet deal to maintain Africa momentum in 2023
SIS (Sports Information Services) and Jolibet have entered into a commercial agreement, centred around provision of global racing content from major jurisdictions. The African betting operator will leverage SIS’ horse and greyhound racing product, with streams from meetings in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Dubai, Germany, Hungary, Latin America, Mauritius, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Spain and the US. Additionally, Jolibet will also …
Read More »Jockey Club appoints Stewart Mitchell for estate asset management
Stewart Mitchell has been named as the latest member of The Jockey Club’s senior management team, joining as Managing Director of Group Property. His new remit will revolve around management of the Jockey Club’s real estate across 15 racecourses, including Cheltenham, Epsom, and Grand National host venue Aintree, as well as The National Stud. Reporting to Chief Executive Nevin Truesdale …
Read More »HKJC appoints Dennis Hau to head customer centric strategy
Dennis Hau has been confirmed as the latest addition to the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) Board of Management, charged with driving its customer approach. The new hire will hold the position of Executive Director, Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation (EDCSII), leading the Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation (CSII) Division from 11 January, 2023. His remit will revolve around development …
Read More »SIS expands long-term Maroñas racing deal with sponsorship addition
Uruguayan racecourse Hipodromo Nacional de Maroñas has added a sponsorship caveat to its long-running partnership with SIS (Sports Information Services). The Milton Keynes-based firm’s Americas-focused SIS Content Services division will now serve as the naming sponsor of the Gran Premio José Pedro Ramírez, taking place at the Montevideo racetrack on 6 January. Also included are the Gran Premio General Artigas …
Read More »Bookies Corner: One ‘final blow to the bookies’ from Fankie Dettori?
The British racing scene, and by extension the country’s bookmakers, were stunned into silence by the news that iconic jockey Frankie Dettori will retire from the saddle in 2023. As British betslips look set to lose a familiar face after nearly 40 years on the racecourses, how important has the Italian maestro been for both racing and wagering, and who …
Read More »SIS partners with 4Racing to expand South African content coverage
Following a series of horse racing deals signed this year, SIS (Sports Information Services) has partnered with South African rights holder 4Racing. From 1 January 2023 the Milton Keynes-based 24/7 live betting services provider will distribute South African racing content to UK and Irish audiences via the deal. 4Racing has enabled SIS to collect and deliver racing content from Durbanville, …
Read More »Checkd Media produces weekly horse racing show for William Hill
William Hill has continued its collaboration with betting and gaming publisher Checkd Media, which will produce a weekly horse racing programme for the operator. Focused on National Hunt racing, The Inside Track is ‘geared towards’ the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, and will be distributed across Checkd Media brand The Winners Enclosure social channels, including latest news and views about the …
Read More »BHA extends Joe Saumarez Smith’s Chair tenure to guide long-term strategy
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has extended the Chairmanship of Joe Saumarez Smith until 31 May 2025. This will represent a full three-year term for Saumarez Smith, who replaced Annamarie Phelps in June 2022 on the basis that he would serve as Chair until November 2023. However, the extension of his contract was recommended by the BHA’s nominations committee, and …
Read More »Betslips to lose familiar face in 2023 as Dettori announces retirement
Superstar jockey Frankie Dettori confirmed that he will depart the sport in 2023, bringing an end to an iconic 38-year career in the saddle. The Italian – born in Milan but based in the UK for the majority of his professional career – will embark on a 10-week trip to the US, riding at the 2023 Breeders Cup in Santa …
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