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RMG secures record broadcast coverage for Saturday’s $30 million Dubai World Cup

SBC News RMG secures record broadcast coverage for Saturday’s $30 million Dubai World Cup

Continuing its broadcast partnership with Meydan Racing Course Dubai, Racecourse Media Group (RMG) will showcase the $30 million Dubai World Cup (Saturday 25 March), the racing fixture referred to as the ‘world’s richest race day’. Updating the market, RMG informs that this year’s Dubai World Cup will be made available to ‘over one billion homes’. The racing content specialist is …

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Baazov commits to Amaya takeover bid despite backer put-down

SBC News Baazov commits to Amaya takeover bid despite backer put-down

David Baazov has confirmed that he is still committed to his planned CAD $6.7 billion takeover of Toronto TSX-listed Amaya Inc, despite this week’s news that perceived Dubai-based backer KBC Aldini Capital had ‘no involvement whatsoever’ with Baazov’s acquisition. Publishing a statement, Baazov representatives detailed that the former Amaya CEO had received an ‘equity commitment letter’ purporting to be from …

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Baazov Amaya bid in turmoil as Dubai backer claims ‘no involvement whatsoever’

SBC News Baazov Amaya bid in turmoil as Dubai backer claims 'no involvement whatsoever’

The proposed CAD $6.7 billion acquisition of Amaya Inc by former Chief Executive David Baazov, has been thrown into question following reports that Dubai-based private equity firm KBC Aldini Capital has denied being involved in Baazov’s takeover of Amaya assets. On 14 November Baazov had penned an official CAD $24 per share (30% premium) for Amaya assets. Baazov who is …

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RMG extends Dubai Racing Club coverage

SBC News RMG extends Dubai Racing Club coverage

Racing broadcast specialist RMG has announced that  its online and retail customers in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean, will have access to live pictures and the opportunity to wager into official pools on races at Meydan Racecourse after having secured exclusive rights to offer races at the Dubai World Cup Carnival The broadcast  agreement, which lasts until the …

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Racecourse Media Group signs broadcast agreement with Meydan Group Dubai

SBC News Racecourse Media Group signs broadcast agreement with Meydan Group Dubai

Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Meydan Group LLcC for full broadcast of Dubai Racing fixtures. The broadcast package includes 20 fixtures per year, and will be headlined by the $30 million Dubai World Cup card in March. RMG coverage of Dubai Racing fixtures will begin in November, with exclusive coverage from …

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