Horseracing

BHA and Racing media launch public survey on affordability checks

SBC News BHA and Racing media launch public survey on affordability checks

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), in participation with the media stakeholders of Racing TV, At The Races, and the Racing Post, has launched a survey to gather views from the betting public on affordability checks proposed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).  Initiating a combined survey, racing stakeholders seek to shed light on the diverse views of betting audiences on …

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RMG states Irish ad ban could put future of racing broadcasting at stake

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The CEO of Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has been quoted in Irish media as predicting potentially dire outcomes for Irish horse racing should the country adopt significant restrictions on betting advertising. According to The Irish Times, Martin Stevenson commented on the impact an advertising ban could have on the operations of its Racing TV holding, saying that such a move …

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Unibet to sponsor Cheltenham’s Champion Hurdle until 2028

SBC News Unibet to sponsor Cheltenham’s Champion Hurdle until 2028

Unibet has extended its sponsorship of the Unibet Champion Hurdle for a further five years. The race takes place on the Old Course during the opening day of Cheltenham Festival, with only three companies having sponsored it before. The Kindred Group-owned operator has sponsored the race since 2011, seven years as Stan James before Unibet took over in 2018.  Since …

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Former BoyleSports and Entain product lead joins RMG c-level team

Former BoyleSports and Entain product lead joins RMG c-level team

Ryan Thurburn has joined Racecourse Media Group (RMG) senior leadership as its first Chief Product Officer (CPO), bringing with him extensive experience of bookmaking business. The new CPO’s prior roles in betting and gaming have included tenures at high profile omnichannel operators, including a stint as Head of Sportsbook Product at Entain and Head of Product for its Ladbrokes Coral …

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Sportsbet to continue Sky Racing in-app broadcasts with Tabcorp

SBC News Sportsbet to continue Sky Racing in-app broadcasts with Tabcorp

Australian gambling firm Tabcorp has extended its digital vision supply agreement with Sportsbet for an additional 10 years. The extension allows Flutter Entertainment-owned Sportsbet to broadcast Sky Racing 1 and Sky Racing 2 vision live in its betting app and website, with Sky as the exclusive provider.  Adam Rytenskild, Tabcorp Managing Director and CEO, noted: “Sky is the home of …

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BGC: UK betting ‘continues to bankroll’ horse racing with £384m investment

SBC News BGC: UK betting ‘continues to bankroll’ horse racing with £384m investment

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has underscored the financial contribution the UK’s gambling industry makes to national horse racing amid a debate surrounding the racing levy. UK bookmakers make a regular financial contribution to horse racing each year, with payments issued to the Horseracing Betting Levy Board (HBLB). When coupled with media rights and sponsorship deals, the UK betting …

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BetMakers declares AU$41m in Q4 FY23 cash flow after cost reductions

BetMakers pon ‘path to profitability’ with restructuring and cost reduction

A succession of new partnerships and continuing of long-term client relationships has driven  strong trading performance for BetMakers Technology Group during Q4 of the 2023 financial year. At the close of the three month period ending 30 June 2023, the ASX-listed betting technology supplier declared cash flow of $41m, driven by a 5% quarter-on-quarter increase in cash receipts to AU$24.8m …

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Unibet named title sponsor of Goodwood preview show ‘Morning Dash’

SBC News Unibet named title sponsor of Goodwood preview show ‘Morning Dash’

Unibet has partnered with Spotlight Sports Group (SSG) as the bookmaker becomes the title sponsor of the Racing Post’s ‘Morning Dash’ preview show throughout the Qatar Goodwood Festival. The programme will be filmed live every morning from 1-5 August and will feature Unibet offers, boosts and ambassadors such as Classic winning trainer Richard Hannon Jnr and multiple Group 1 winning …

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William Hill enters third year of Racing League sponsorship

SBC News William Hill enters third year of Racing League sponsorship

William Hill has been confirmed as the official betting partner of the Racing League 2023 competition. The bookmaker sponsors the team, points-based, horse racing competition – launched in July 2021 for six weeks at racecourses around the UK – for the third consecutive year. It will gain exclusive naming rights to all races as well as exclusive access and content …

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Altenar pens global racing distribution deal with Vermantia

Vermantia and ARC launch global channel to shakeup Tote betting broadcasting

Vermantia has signed a deal with Altenar boosting the worldwide visibility of its racing content, distributing its offering to a range of established and emerging markets. The Greek omni-channel content provider’s racing product will be distributed by Altenar to European betting markets as well as up-and-coming sectors in Latin America and Africa. An unnamed Altenar partner has already taken the …

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