The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) has taken a significant step towards shaping the future of global racing by hosting its inaugural Climate Change and Sustainability Summit in Porto, Portugal. Held on July 13-14, the first-of-its-kind event brought together 50 international delegates to share best practices, exchange ideas and… Read More »
Entain has announced it will cut 500 jobs across its global operations as the wagering giant behind Ladbrokes and Neds ramps up efforts to reduce costs and navigate growing regulatory pressures. The workforce reduction represents around two per cent of the London-listed bookmaker’s global employee base and will impact product,… Read More »
Andrew Lemon has claimed the 2024-2025 Bill Whittaker Book Award for his book Sale O Sale O: The Auctioneer’s Tale, published by William Inglis and Son Ltd. Sale O Sale O: The Auctioneer’s Tale traces the history of the renowned Australian bloodstock auctioneers William Inglis & Son in a professionally… Read More »
“What’s the concept of channelisation – the proportion of betting activity conducted through licensed and regulated operators rather than illegal markets.” “Channelisation should be viewed not simply as a measurement of market health, but as a policy that regulators and governments should actively design their betting frameworks to achieve.” Today… Read More »
Western Australian bookmakers will soon be able to offer cash-out functionality on selected bets after amendments to the state’s Rules of Wagering 2005 were approved. The changes bring Western Australia into line with other Australian jurisdictions where cash-out products have become a standard feature of fixed-odds wagering. Under the revised… Read More »
BetMakers Technology Group has secured a long-term extension of its partnership with evoke plc, ensuring major wagering brands including William Hill and 888 will continue to utilise its RaceOdds platform across key global racing markets. The renewed agreement reinforces BetMakers’ role as a leading provider of racing trading technology, delivering… Read More »
In another international first for racing in NSW, Senior Stipendiary Steward Steve Railton says, “the Stewards Control Room provides us with another layer of scrutiny and integrity oversight.” Sitting in front of a bank of video screens located in the Heritage Centre at Royal Randwick in Sydney, today Steve Railton… Read More »
Revenue, Integrity and Risk is how horse racing’s heavy reliance on legal betting for revenue and integrity funding makes it particularly vulnerable to the rise of illegal betting. ‘Long-term sustainability depends on leveraging technology to deliver more engaging, data-driven, and personalised experiences to retain relevance with the next generation.’ ‘Every… Read More »
“As global betting markets expand, particularly illegal ones, the scale and complexity of match-fixing has grown significantly,” says Douglas Robinson and Nicolas Sayde. “Alerts can now emerge across multiple platforms and jurisdictions within minutes, placing increasing pressure on regulators and integrity bodies to act quickly and effectively.” As Douglas Robinson… Read More »
News from Hong Kong is plans for a first World Organisation for Animal Health Collaborating Centre for Equine Health and Movement for horses competing in the Asia-Pacific region. Bringing together 80 veterinary, equestrian and racing personal from 17 regions, it’s strengthening the public–private cooperation on safety, efficiency, and coordination of… Read More »
Sportsbet chief executive Barni Evans is set to step down from his role after being appointed to a senior international position within parent company Flutter. Evans, who has led Australia’s largest corporate bookmaker since 2018, will transition into the role of CEO, Flutter APAC & Emerging Markets. The move represents… Read More »
The former highly popular MATCH Series is no longer, and now it’s Maryland and Virginia racing with the second edition of the Maryland and Virginia Bred and Sired Program. Staged from 3 July to 23 August, and during the Laurel Park summer break, it provides additional incentives for Maryland and… Read More »
Held in Saudi Arabia on 9 February, the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses staged its 10th Annual Conference in conjunction with the 41st Asian Racing Conference. In opening, HRH Prince Bandar bin Khalid Al Faisal, JCSA Chairman and SE Authority stated “Horse racing, like all horse sport, is… Read More »
The Anti-Illegal Betting and Related Crime dispatch for April dispatch is out, and it ‘highlights the similarity between prediction markets and betting exchanges within racing.’ ‘In viewing the prediction of markets as a significant and emerging challenge for sports integrity, its participants who bet against one another that creates integrity… Read More »
Trailblazing Australian racehorse trainer and horseracing presenter Charlotte Littlefield is the first rider announced for the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup. Charlotte is well underway already with her training for the challenge, that will take place on Thursday 30 July during Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar. On returning home… Read More »
With Rosehill Gardens hosting Racing Meets Elegance, ‘its Chandon Ladies Day that opens the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival with world-class racing, fashion and entertainment.’ ‘Where Racing Meets Elegance the Group 1 Coolmore Classic blends the racing elite at Rosehill Gardens in turns of pink in its support of the Sydney… Read More »
Today Martin Purbrick, Chair of the IFHA Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Crime tells us of Regulating the Gambling Ecosystem – the Lessons from the Growth of Illegal Betting. The regulation of gambling at a national level has been undermined by multiple challenges that have developed in the past… Read More »
Australian Turf Club is hosting the Sydney Annual Racing Fraternity Mass in the Winx Stand, Gallery North, at Royal Randwick Racecourse at 11am on Sunday 8 March. Everyone’s welcome! with the intent of the service being to offer prayers for those in the racing industry and is open to all… Read More »
Thoroughbred Breeders Australia is providing guidance on Foal Ownership Declaration and to aid clarity on how the current framework is operating. In helping members to understand their obligations, reduce risk of non-lodgement, and access support, TBA have put together a summary of the Stud Book requirements and real-world examples on… Read More »
Riyadh welcomes the world to the 41st Asian Racing Conference the Asian Racing Federation’s showpiece highlights ‘Honouring Tradition, Shaping the Future’ theme. In a dazzling spectacle over 600 delegates from the global horse racing industry as the 41st Asian Racing Conference got under way in charismatic style in Riyadh on… Read More »
