EPISODE · Oct 16, 2023 · 22 MIN
Ep 120: British Racing pulls the trigger on a 2024 revamp
from iGaming Daily · host SBC Media
Last week, key stakeholders of British Horseracing agreed on comprehensive changes for the heritage sport to adopt in 2024. Led by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) – next year British racecourses will embrace a new fixtures list promoting ‘Premier Racedays’ to grow and engage racing with a wider audience. Declaring further sweeping changes The Jockey Club announced that The Grand National will implement its commitment to rider and racehorse safety, in which Britain’s biggest race will be reduced to a field size from 40 to 34 runners. Changes are deemed necessary for British racing to recapture its public trust and appeal. Yet writing to the government, racing leadership maintain their critical concern on the financial impact of ‘affordability checks’ on UK gambling impacting racing’s future prospects and sustainability for its vast network of stakeholders.This will be the main point of discussion to kickstart the week on iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Latinoamerica, as James Ross is joined by the two Ted's with Edward Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye. To read more about the topic discussed today, click on the following links:- https://sbcnews.co.uk/retail/2023/10/13/horse-racing-affordability/- https://sbcnews.co.uk/retail/2023/10/11/bgc-racing-media-payments/- https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/2023/08/02/bgc-horse-racing-bankroll/Host: James RossGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & Edward MenmuirProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossAll eyes on Miami next for SBC, as we turn our attention towards SBC Summit Latinoamérica. The event will bring together the leadership teams and product specialists from retail and online operators in markets including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Uruguay and many others to share information about best practice, launching in new territories, localized marketing strategies, and the latest technology. You can get your tickets at https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica/
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Last week, key stakeholders of British Horseracing agreed on comprehensive changes for the heritage sport to adopt in 2024. Led by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) – next year British racecourses will embrace a new fixtures list promoting ‘Premier Racedays’ to grow and engage racing with a wider audience. Declaring further sweeping changes The Jockey Club announced that The Grand National will implement its commitment to rider and racehorse safety, in which Britain’s biggest race will be reduced to a field size from 40 to 34 runners. Changes are deemed necessary for British racing to recapture its public trust and appeal. Yet writing to the government, racing leadership maintain their critical concern on the financial impact of ‘affordability checks’ on UK gambling impacting racing’s future prospects and sustainability for its vast network of stakeholders.This will be the main point of discussion to kickstart the week on iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Latinoamerica, as James Ross is joined by the two Ted's with Edward Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye. To read more about the topic discussed today, click on the following links:- https://sbcnews.co.uk/retail/2023/10/13/horse-racing-affordability/- https://sbcnews.co.uk/retail/2023/10/11/bgc-racing-media-payments/- https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/2023/08/02/bgc-horse-racing-bankroll/Host: James RossGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & Edward MenmuirProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossAll eyes on Miami next for SBC, as we turn our attention towards SBC Summit Latinoamérica. The event will bring together the leadership teams and product specialists from retail and online operators in markets including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Uruguay and many others to share information about best practice, launching in new territories, localized marketing strategies, and the latest technology. You can get your tickets at https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica/
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