Horseracing

LiveScore extends ‘valuable revenue driver’ content deal with SIS

ARC finalises Vermantia acquisition

SIS (Sports Information Services) has confirmed a distribution agreement with LiveScore Group, which gives the operator continued access to over 73,000 racing events annually. The extension covers courses and tracks worldwide, providing LiveScore Group’s betting brands LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet with 24/7 Live Racing Content from SIS. The content will be available as an end-to-end solution including live streamed …

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BetMakers and kwiff eye supercharged racing with partnership extension

HKJC appoints Dennis Hau to head customer centric strategy

BetMakers has secured an extension of its agreement with kwiff, a UK-based betting operator specialising in providing a ‘super-charged’ service. The company will continue to leverage the ASX-listed B2B betting solution group’s worldwide racing portfolio, covering over 250,000 races from more than 20 countries.  Additionally, kwiff will also integrate the BetMakers Price Manager System, utilising the solution in tandem with …

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FSB lauds Grand National for ‘tangible growth across many key metrics’

SBC News FSB lauds Grand National for ‘tangible growth across many key metrics’

FSB has announced a series of significant growth results which are linked to the Randox Grand National. The sports betting and iGaming supplier reported a 30% year-on-year increase in bet numbers as well as 29% growth on active players engaging with its partner community.  In detail, these numbers were supplemented by an 8% jump in turnover on the showcase race …

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BoyleSports returns to Down Royal with Summer Festival sponsorship

SBC News BoyleSports returns to Down Royal with Summer Festival sponsorship

BoyleSports has announced a sponsorship agreement for the Summer Festival of Racing at Down Royal Racecourse in a three-year deal. The Irish bookmaker will gain exclusive naming rights to two celebrated races at the Summer Festival, as well as title sponsorship and branding of the full race card at the Down Royal Race Evening on 2 June. Sharon McHugh, Head …

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OpenBet ‘fully equipped’ operators for ‘exceptionally high’ Grand National results

SBC News OpenBet ‘fully equipped’ operators for ‘exceptionally high’ Grand National results

OpenBet has reported ‘record-breaking’ results for the Grand National at the weekend, with 48 million bets processed during the three days festival. While Derek Fox steered 8-1 favourite Corach Rambler to victory making him a two-time Grand National winner, the sportsbook provider took in an 8% increase of bets placed in comparison to 2022.  Jordan Levin, CEO at OpenBet, said: …

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Bookies Corner: Grand National trading trends ahead of ‘the public’s race’

Bookies Corner: Grand National trading trends ahead of ‘the public’s race’

The Grand National – undeniably the biggest betting event of the year for UK and Irish bettors, captivating the interest of both seasoned and casual punters alike, and of course of major significance to the bookmakers. Following hot on the heels of the mixed-results Cheltenham Festival, which saw a combo of bookie-friendly results but also big customer wins, the 2023 …

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PA Betting Services continues to deliver horseracing content to Smarkets

SBC News PA Betting Services continues to deliver horseracing content to Smarkets

PA Betting Services (PABS) has announced that it has enhanced its partnership with betting exchange platform Smarkets. The new multi-year deal will see the sports betting data supplier continue to deliver UK, Irish, and selected international horse racing content, as well as UK greyhound racing, to Smarkets and its sportsbook, SBK. Niamh Richardson, Account Director at PA Betting Services, said: …

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