The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced the members of its ‘Judicial Panel’ to oversee disciplinary affairs, appeals, and licensing disputes. The panel has been reformed following last year’s departure of Chair Brian Baker (CBE), who was succeeded by sports law expert Sarah Crowther KC. Crowther and the BHA have undertaken a comprehensive consultation with diverse stakeholders to change the …
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Sky Bet and York Racecourse pledge £20k for regional charity
Sky Bet has enhanced its social responsibility profile via a partnership with York Racecourse, centred on financially supporting charities across Yorkshire. The Flutter Entertainment betting brand will donate £20,000 generated from bets placed at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival to one of 22 Yorkshire-based charities, foundations and community groups. A shortlist of organisations has been written up as contenders for …
Read More »Ladbrokes and PMU deal criticised by Belgian competition watchdog
The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) has objected to a horse racing betting distribution agreement between Ladbrokes and Pari-Mutuel Urbain (PMU). Particular criticism was levied at the potential for the deal between the UK and French companies to limit the operator’s competition with one another in Belgium, breaching local and EU anti-competitive laws. Ladbrokes is founded and headquartered in London and …
Read More »Fitzdares Arms opens its doors at Royal Windsor Racecourse
Fitzdares has upped the ante on its on-track betting operations, opening ‘The Fitzdares Arms’ pub at Royal Windsor Racecourse this week. The pub is open to Fitzdares members and racegoers on 3 July, enhancing the members experience with a traditional focus on racecourse wagering and hospitality. Based in West London, Fitzdares operates with a ‘strong focus on customer relationships’ via a …
Read More »Irish and German Derbies to make same-day World Pool debut
HKJC has revealed that its World Pool will be in operation at both the Irish and German Derbies for the first time this Sunday. The Deutsches Derby marks the first time that World Pool has operated in Germany and will see the country’s richest race offered to bettors in 28 countries. This will come just two hours before World Pool …
Read More »First census to provide ‘robust view’ of retired racehorse population
Britain’s first ever thoroughbred census has been launched to help improve the traceability of former racehorses after they retire from the sport. With all owners of former racehorses being asked to complete the census between 28 June – 31 December 2023, the results will help build an improved thoroughbred data bank about these horses and the lives they go on …
Read More »BoyleSports extends legacy sponsorship of Irish Greyhound Derby
BoyleSports has reached an agreement with Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) to extend its sponsorship of the Irish Greyhound Derby for an additional three years up to 2026. The announcement was made yesterday at the launch of the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby at Ireland’s premier greyhound stadium, Shelbourne Park, in Dublin. The new sponsorship agreement …
Read More »Betfred to sponsor Racing Post’s ‘What a Shout’ under SSG deal
Betfred has inked an agreement with technology, content and media company Spotlight Sports Group (SSG), which sees the bookmaker sponsor Racing Post’s ‘What a Shout’ show. The short term deal – spanning the remainder of the flat racing season – sees the British gambling firm become the title sponsor of What a Shout’s 19 weekly episodes. The collaboration also includes …
Read More »Betsson diversifies horse racing content partnership with PABS
PA Betting Services (PABS) and Betsson have formed a new agreement for the supply of horse racing content into its online sportsbooks. The Nasdaq Stockholm-listed operator will receive editorial content for domestic horse racing, including race verdicts, comments, and tips delivered through PABS’ distribution platform. Keiron Muir, Account Director at PA Betting Services, stated: ”We are pleased to be the …
Read More »BetMakers signs deals home and away with Dabble and Parx Racing
BetMakers Technology Group has signed two new contracts this week, renewing its existing partnership with Dabble in Australia and partnering with Parx Racing in the US. The prior contract in the company’s home market of Australia enables the continued use of BetMakers’ Price Manager technology solution, eyeing up a strengthened position in the local racing market. BetMakers added that the …
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