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BetMakers acquires Punting Form to bolster global racing platform

SBC News BetMakers acquires Punting Form to bolster global racing platform

BetMakers Technology has notified investors that it has entered a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire horse racing intelligence and rating systems provider Punting Form.  A purchase agreement has been reached with Punting Form owner ABettorEdge Pty, which will see BetMakers take over all proprietary IPs and artificial intelligence of the technology. It will be used to continue the enhancement …

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GLMS rebrands identity to United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS)

SBC News GLMS rebrands identity to United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS)

The Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) has rebranded its corporate identity to United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS). The rebrand is undertaken ‘to communicate better what the association is and stands for’ and to ‘reflect the significant transformation taking place in its activities which is linked to a new positioning and strategy that has evolved from initial monitoring to a complete …

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EPIC’s ‘first foray’ into horse racing with gambling harm prevention deal

SBC News EPIC’s ‘first foray’ into horse racing with gambling harm prevention deal

EPIC Risk Management continues in its efforts to minimise gambling harm through a partnership with Racing Welfare. The collaboration with the charity – which supports the workforce of British horseracing, comes during Safer Gambling Week, a cross-industry initiative to promote safer betting in the UK and Ireland. Working with Racing Welfare as the charity’s Safer Gambling Education Partner to provide …

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BetUK completes hurdle of ‘first major racing sponsorship’ with ARC

SBC News BetUK completes hurdle of ‘first major racing sponsorship’ with ARC

BetUK has announced that it will be supporting marathon, middle distance, and sprint horse races in a partnership with Arena Racing Company (ARC). Arena Racing Company (ARC) – the operator of four of the six all-weather horse racing courses in the UK – has given the LeoVegas Group-owned operator advertising space across 600 of its races, in addition to various …

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Flutter remains committed to Irish HQ, regulation and responsible betting

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Despite experiencing accelerated international expansion across both sides of the Atlantic, Flutter Entertainment remains loyal to its Irish roots, according to UK&I CEO Conor Grant. In a discussion with The Irish Times, Grant – who is soon departing Flutter after two decades in betting and gaming – stated that Dublin, and the Republic of Ireland as a whole, was “very …

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“It’s so good as it is” as Cheltenham Festival sticks by four-day schedule

SBC News “It’s so good as it is” as Cheltenham Festival sticks by four-day schedule

Following a consultation into whether Cheltenham Festival should be extended to a five-day meet, the Jockey Club has decided to keep the event at its original four, the Racing Post reported. Named jump racing’s biggest meeting, the potential extension would have resulted in six races being run each day. Therefore, with an extra two races being added, the total number …

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World Pool generates record 2022 turnover of £521m

SBC News World Pool generates record 2022 turnover of £521m

The World Pool remains confident in its increasing popularity among racegoers and horse racing bettors after recording a turnover of £521m throughout the 2022 season.  As revealed in the Racing Post, the international group reported a 44% growth across the UK and Ireland’s 17 World Pool race days, an increase of £363m on the previous year.  The Final Racecard was …

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FDJ expands international B2B presence via Israeli and Swiss deals

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Groupe FDJ has extended its international reach, striking agreements with the Israeli Sports Betting Board (ISBB) and Loterie Suisse Romande. The French national lottery and betting operator’s B2B brand, FDJ Gaming Solutions, will provide its ELITE terminals to the ISBB, Israel’s sports wagering monopoly.  FDJ Gaming Solutions will deliver a total of 2,000 camera-based terminals to Israel’s sports betting retail …

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