SBC News Racing Post adds Betfair markets to racing app

Racing Post adds Betfair markets to racing app

The Racing Post has confirmed that it has integrated Betfair sportsbook markets within its free iOS mobile app and mobile website, allowing readers to place direct bets on Betfair horseracing and greyhound markets.

Branded as the most comprehensive tool for racing enthusiasts, the Racing Post app delivers daily racecards, results, expert tips, the latest breaking news and live race streaming.

The announcement sees Betfair become the sixth bookmaker partner to be integrating on the Racing Post app joining Coral, Paddy Power, William Hill, Ladbrokes and bet365.

Betfair customers can also place bets via the Racing Post desktop site and the introduction of Betfair to the Racing Post suite of products shows the strength of the partnership between Racing Post and Flutter Entertainment, Betfair’s parent group, with customers able to place a bet with Paddy Power across all Racing Post products.

Speaking about the launch, Racing Post commercial director Sam Houlding commented: “We have a long and successful partnership with Flutter Entertainment in print, online and retail and are delighted that we continue to grow the ways in which we work together and add value to each other’s businesses.

“Our customers have been able to bet directly with Paddy Power for many years and we are excited for Betfair to join the ranks for our ever-growing mobile audience.

“We are constantly trying to improve the betting experience for our customers and are very pleased to be able to do this by offering them more choice in bookmakers through the release of Betfair Sportsbook.”

Rich HaywardCommercial Director of Betfair, also discussed his excitement on the partnership extension: “We know the value of Racing Post and how it has been the cornerstone of the greyhound and horseracing betting industry for years,” he said. “Partnering with Racing Post’s mobile and desktop products broadens the options for both Betfair and Racing Post customers.

“We know that our customers continue to use mobile more and more and the Racing Post app provides a superb experience for those wishing to bet on horseracing and greyhounds.”

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