There were promising signs regarding the number of horses in training in British Racing in figures published today by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), especially amongst the Flat population. The figures show that there was an average of 8,914 Flat horses in training throughout the first three months of 2015, a rise of 241 (3%) compared to 2014 and the …

Interactive igaming operator NetPlay TV posted its 2014 full year results recording an adjusted EBITDA decline of 30% to £3.6 million (FY 2013: £5.2 million). A tough 2014 had seen the operator record a higher operational and administrative expenses. Netplay TV who on Thursday had announced a broadcast partnership extension with Channel 5 UK, recorded its first year of losses, …

Team SBC begins its first ever leader profile by interviewing Colossus Bets Founder and CEO Bernard Marantelli. By bringing innovation through lottery sized betting pools, combined with a fractional cash-in, Colossus Bets has become sports betting’s leading start-up winning the 2014 EGR Operator Rising Star Award Marantelli gives personal insight with regards to his background and working experiences and how …

Super live betting technology and services provider Metric Gaming has announced the  commercial launch of its pricing feed for the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia this Thursday, April 9, 2015. Starting with the Augusta Masters and for select future PGA Tour events, Metric will leverage its quant analytics-driven golf models and algorithms, coupled with the sophisticated handicapping expertise of seasoned traders (adjusting …

UK bookmakers are in fear of a Grand National wipe-out if legendary jockey Tony (AP) McCoy wins his last Aintree Steeplechase ride this Saturday. William Hill and Ladbrokes have estimated that £150 million will be wagered on McCoy who rides race favourite Shutthefrontdoor who is currently priced at 7/1. The popular jockey has been receiving early wagers from racing fans …

Racecourse Media Group (RMG) the media operator responsible for advertising and broadcast rights of 34 UK racetracks, has opened a tender process for its racing media distribution. At present RMG broadcast rights are currently distributed to bookmakers via Turf TV, the broadcast channel of Amalgamated Racing Limited, a company owned jointly, and equally, between Timeweave and Racecourse Media Services Limited. …

European igaming operator Cherry Gaming has partnered with affiliate and player acquisition specialist Game Lounge to launch Scandinavian focused online casino  SveaCasino.com, forming Cherry Gaming first white-label igaming partnership The new casino features a wide range of top class content from some of the world’s leading suppliers and will be targeting the Scandinavian market. the launch of Sveacasino.com comes after …

Ahead of Saturday’s Aintree Grand National Broadcast, Channel 4 Racing has released positive viewing figures for its first ever Good Friday broadcast. Channel 4 Racing described the peak audience of 470,000 who tuned in to watch the All Weather Finals Day at Lingfield Racecourse as ‘Very Solid’. The programs management was pleased with the growth in average viewer figures, which …

Toronto listed Intertain Group has confirmed the completion of its £425 million acquisition of UK Gamesys operations. Intertain will inherit all Gamesys brands including leading online bingo and games operator Jackpotjoy and subsidiary brands Virgin Games, Botemania (Spain) and Starspins. In February Intertain had moved on its acquisition intentions for Gamesys, by putting forward a $650 million deal for all …

European Malta based igaming and sports betting operator Betsson AB has confirmed that it has been granted a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) operational license. The operator will continue to service the UK betting market through its Betsafe sportsbook and Mr Smith igaming brands. Betsson AB governance were pleased to announce the conformation of its UKGC license approval, the operator stated …