Tag Archives: Tom Kerr

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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Racing Post survey ‘creates ominous picture’ for post-White Paper betting landscape

Racing Post survey ‘creates ominous picture’ for post-White Paper betting landscape

UK gambling industry stakeholders must prepare for a ‘sobering statistic’, the Racing Post has argued, following the recent publication of its Big Punting Survey of 10,400 British and Irish bettors.  Affordability check discontent The Spotlight Sports Group (SSG) racing media outlet found disillusionment with the prospect of enhanced affordability checks; 17% of UK respondents and 13% of Ireland ones said …

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Racing Post launches new full coverage app 

SBC News Racing Post launches new full coverage app 

Racing Post has announced the launch of its new app, made available for free on iOS and Android systems. The app will provide audiences with daily coverage and unparalleled expert insights on all horseracing developments, fixtures and events.  Upgraded features include a new odds comparison tool, data-led tips and exclusive app-only content from renowned racing experts Tom Segal and Paul …

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Racing Post lands December Gold Cup sponsorship at Cheltenham

UK Tote saddles up for ‘Journey to Cheltenham’

Racing Post, part of Spotlight Sports Group, has announced a new agreement with Cheltenham racecourse to sponsor the December Gold Cup. The Grade 3 handicap chase, one of the highlights of the international meeting, will be staged as the Racing Post Gold Cup on Saturday 11 December. It will be broadcast via the Spotlight Sports Group-owned racing news outlet’s app …

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Racing Post returns to print upbeat by summer prospects

SBC News Racing Post returns to print upbeat by summer prospects

The Racing Post has confirmed that it will resume its print format and nationwide distribution of its newspaper on 1 June, coinciding with the resumption of UK racing. Since 26 March, the Racing Post has frozen its printing operations, as the racing publishing group adjusted to global business disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. During ‘downtime’, Racing Post has published …

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Racing Post suspends print publishing

SBC News Racing Post suspends print publishing

The Racing Post has confirmed that it has temporarily suspended the print publication of its daily racing newspaper as of this Thursday (26 March). Racing Post management explained that it is adjusting its business to racing and sports disruptions caused by the ongoing global COVID-19 crisis. “Unfortunately, with racing in Britain and Ireland halted, betting shops closed, and our governments …

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