1/ST: New strategic alliance announced between Tabcorp, ARC, RMG and 1/ST Content

By David Joseph —

New strategic alliance announced between Tabcorp, ARC, RMG and 1/ST CONTENT

24th June 2024 – A new strategic alliance has been announced between Arena Racing Company (ARC), the British horse and greyhound group, Racecourse Media Group (RMG), the British-based media rights management company, Tabcorp, the Australian wagering and entertainment company, and 1/ST CONTENT – a division of 1/ST, North America’s preeminent Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering company.

This new collaboration brings together four content leaders of the horse and greyhound racing world to create a network of rights holders that will distribute content across multiple international markets. The alliance is a win-win for consumers and operators: global and local operators will be able to choose from an array of bespoke 24/7 racing video, data and wagering solutions (including tote and managed trading services) in a “one-stop-shop” cost-effective manner, while wagering customers obtain easier access to additional content and services.

1/ST CONTENT, ARC, RMG and Tabcorp will use their geographic expertise to benefit a host of new global clients. Parties will deliver carefully curated, localised solutions that speak to varied audiences and their respective wagering preferences, whether they’re already familiar with racing, or new to the sport and in need of more educational content.

The parties aim to seamlessly provide a 24/7 schedule that naturally complements any international racing or sporting programme across varied time-zones, providing a worldwide client base with a reliable source of fast-settling betting content for both primetime and off-peak viewing slots.

Aidan Butler, President of 1/ST, said: “1/ST CONTENT is excited to announce this strategic alliance to deliver an all-encompassing one-stop-shop for 24/7 international racing that effortlessly fits into any time-zone, country or region. We look forward to increasing distribution of North and South American and Turkish racing via our partners’ many channels.

“This agreement leverages a broad suite of products and services and demonstrates how working together will allow us to bring our content to new customers.”

Brendan Parnell, Managing Director of Media and International at ARC, commented: “Customers will be able to enjoy access to a complete service hub which will enable our betting partners to deliver a best-in-breed product to their consumers at any time of the day, every day.

“The strength of our data and wagering technology, coupled with a depth of 24/7 broadcast and video streaming rights, places this newly-created alliance in the vanguard of driving growth and diversified revenues for the horse and greyhound racing sector.”

Paul Carew, Chief Operating Officer at Tabcorp, added: “Tabcorp prides itself on raising the game through innovation of our market leading products and services and this truly international partnership again highlights that collective commitment.

“We’re excited to combine our premium racing content from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates with the best racing from the United Kingdom and North America to create a service that will deliver a first-class racing experience to a new audience.”

Martin Stevenson, CEO of RMG, said: “This is an excellent illustration of different racing jurisdictions innovating together to create new products and services to grow access and interest in horse racing around the world.”

ENDS

Editor’s notes

About 1/ST CONTENT:

1/ST CONTENT is a leading provider of live North American horse and greyhound racing content, and the innovative operating group for 1/ST’s media and content companies. 1/ST’s mission statement is to redefine and support Thoroughbred horse racing and the ecosystem that drives it.

1/ST CONTENT manages the content rights, data, odds and signals (broadcast and video streaming) on behalf of a broad portfolio of global partners, allowing them to integrate and deploy ground-breaking technologies to drive new revenue streams. Working with many of the world’s leading fixed-odds, spread-betting and commingled wagering companies (such as Flutter Entertainment, bet365, VBET, Boylesports, Codere, OPAP, Playtech, Tabcorp, William Hill and Entain) 1/ST CONTENT enjoys successful partnerships across Europe, Asia, North and Central America, and Australia.

About Arena Racing Company (ARC):

ARC is the largest racing group in the UK, operating a total of 16 racecourses and 5 greyhound stadia around the country. ARC holds an interest in Sky Sports Racing, telecasting UK and international racing into UK and Irish homes, along with streaming integrations with 50 bookmakers, as well as The Racing Partnership, supplying UK horse and greyhound racing into the LBO market.

About Racecourse Media Group (RMG):
RMG is the holding company responsible for a range of media rights management businesses involving 37 racecourse shareholders. The businesses include Racing TV (Pay TV coverage from 35 British and all 26 Irish racecourses); GBI Racing (international betting broadcast service formed via a joint-venture with ARC) and Racecourse Data Company (a joint venture between 59 UK racecourses for the licensing and control of Pre-Race Data). RMG has streaming integrations with over 60 bookmaker brands in the UK and Ireland. Content from 36 racecourses is also broadcast in c. 7,000 betting shops in UK and Ireland. For more info, go to: www.racecoursemediagroup.com.

About Tabcorp:

Employing 5,000 people, Tabcorp is Australia’s largest gambling company operating multichannel wagering, media and gaming services with brands TAB, Sky Racing and MAX. TAB is Australia’s biggest multichannel wagering brand, offering a broad range of betting experiences across digital channels and in retail. Sky Racing is Australia’s leading racing broadcaster. MAX offers a complete solution platform for venues, government and industry supporting a responsible gaming industry. Tabcorp has an international wagering and broadcasting business, along with Sky Racing World (SRW) (a US-based international racing content distributor) and Premier Gateway International (PGI) (a global tote hub based in the Isle of Man).