Racing TV has secured the exclusive British broadcast rights to the US$20m Saudi Cup race meet. Taking place this weekend (24 February), the showpiece race is run over a distance of 1,800 metres at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. The day itself boasts a combined prize fund of $37.35m, and the card is enhanced by two Group 2 races …
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Racing TV launches members ownership syndicate with RaceShare
Racing TV has formed an exclusive syndicate with RaceShare to offer its subscribers “a chance to enjoy the thrills of racehorse ownership – with no additional costs.” RaceShare was founded in 2022 by former Racing Post executive Lucy Delaney and bloodstock experts, to make racehorse ownership more engaging and affordable with the general public via shared syndicates. Teaming up with …
Read More »Irish racing calls for exemption of GBR watershed rules impacting TV coverage
Irish racing stakeholders have expressed their concerns about the current terms of the Gambling Regulation Bill (GRB), which they believe threatens the commercial viability of their heritage sports. This week, concerns were conveyed to the government by Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) and the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) regarding the GRB’s existing terms, which they argue limit the commercial opportunities …
Read More »RMG rides on Scott Smith NED appointment
Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has strengthened its board by announcing the appointment of Scott Smith as a Non-Executive Director (NED). Smith will join RMG’s board on 1 October, supporting the corporate initiatives of the umbrella organisation for 35 British racecourse shareholders and parent company of Racing TV. An expert in financial planning for sports organisations, Smith currently serves as the …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Winning Post: Gambling Commission needs to explain another fine mess
Ahead of the government publishing definitive industry reforms, Regulus Partners points to mounting criticism of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) that has failed to explain its tougher regulatory approach… With a White Paper on legislative reform allegedly in the offing, now would seem to be an inopportune time for the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to slip into crisis. In recent …
Read More »Andrew Rhodes: The reality is there are risks that need to be addressed
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has been cooperating with the government on the Gambling Act review White Paper, but cannot pre-empt what the White Paper will entail. These were the words of UKGC CEO Andrew Rhodes, speaking to Racing TV via video link, where he was quizzed about the potential outcomes of the review and the dynamics on affordability checks. …
Read More »RMG finds ‘potentially hundreds of thousands’ using unlicensed firms
The new Gambling Minister has been urged by Racecourse Media Group (RMG) CEO Martin Stevenson to consider consumer opinions as the ‘long overdue’ White Paper regulatory overhaul looms. Stevenson cited a recent survey by one of RMG’s subsidiaries, Racing TV, which quizzed 3,500 of the channel’s members on Gambling Act review topics, finding discontent with stricter measures and apparent engagement …
Read More »Strive Sponsorship to provide content services for Smarkets’ newly launched sites
Strive Sponsorship has been appointed to manage content and editorial services for Smarkets newly launched Smarkets News and SBK Betting Zone sites. Services included under the agreement are written and podcast content, editing and content management covering nine initial sports such as football, golf, rugby, the NBA and NFL. The company will provide Smarkets with sports writers offering insights, betting …
Read More »RMG strikes Fakenham deal to bolster UK content output
Fakenham Racecourse has become the latest British racing venue to join the Racecourse Media Group (RMG), bolstering the latter’s output of UK content. The deal – in place from 1 May 2022 to 31 December 2028 – now means that RMG will broadcast live racing from 36 British racecourses and all 26 Irish tracks, via the Racing TV network, with …
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