Tag Archives: horseracing
UK – SIS appoints Simon Johnson as new Chair
SIS (Sports Information Services), the leading multi-channel supplier of 24/7 live betting services, has appointed Simon Johnson as its new Chair. Mr. Johnson brings with him a wealth of senior leadership experience in the commercial sports and media sector, currently holding the role of Chair of the Rugby Football League and Non-executive Director at HW…
UK – Timing data information available for Cheltenham Festival for first time
For the first time, live, in-race timing information will be broadcast on-screen and published online for the Cheltenham Festival next week – thanks to Racecourse Media Group’s (RMG) new award-nominated tracking service. Working with RMG’s timing information partner, Coursetrack, information such as race clock, leader’s speed, leader’s time per furlong and distance to finish, will…
US – 1/ST Technology secures multi-year wagering deal with Turf Paradise
Turf Paradise Racetrack has signed a multi-year totalisator services agreement for live racing with AmTote International, a product of 1/ST Technology. The agreement provides technology to Turf Paradise, designed to enhance the betting experience for its customers. The upgrade features year-round simulcast wagering on track and an initial OTB network of 38 locations, a number…
UK – Grand National won’t be delayed by two days to when bookmakers can reopen
This year’s Grand National meeting won’t be rescheduled to when retail bookmakers are allowed to open with Jockey Club Racecourses saying it wouldn’t delay the Aintree event. It will take place, behind closed doors, from April 8 to 10, with bookmakers set to reopen on April 12, meaning customers will only be able to place…
UK – Grand National should be delayed until betting shops reopen
Delaying this year’s Grand National until after betting shops in England re-open their doors on April 12 will provide a much-needed boost to racing and the high street and allow the many people who only visit a betting shop once a year to take part in the world’s greatest race, according to the Betting and…
US – XB Net saddles up LiveScore Bet for premium North American racing
XB Net, a leading provider of premium content for North American horse and greyhound racing, has added to its progressive portfolio of distribution deals with LiveScore Bet, the new UK breakout sportsbook from the LiveScore Group. The agreement comprises XB Net’s delivery of live pictures, data and betting services from an unrivalled network of over…
US – FanDuel to rebrand Fairmount Park Racetrack in Illinois
The 95-year-old Fairmount Park Racetrack in Collinsville is being rebranded as FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing following a multi-million investment from the FanDuel Group. The deal, the FanDuel Group’s first investment in a race track, will also see it become a casino operator for the first time as the property recently confirmed it would soon…
Australia – Inspired steps in with virtual Lexus Melbourne Cup The Race of Dreams
Three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva was the official winner of the inaugural Lexus Melbourne The Race of Dreams created by Inspired Entertainment for the Victoria Racing Club. The virtual race pitted 24 past champions of the Cup against each other in a live broadcast across Australia on Network 10 ahead of the 2020 Lexus…
US – Churchill Downs sees revenue increase ten per cent despite capacity restrictions
Despite the effects of the pandemic, Churchill Downs managed to increase its net revenue by ten per cent to $337.8m year-on-year in the third quarter with its betting site TwinSpires up 77 per cent. Net income year-on-year in the third quarter of 2020, came in at $43.2m compared to $14.8m in the prior year quarter….
