Details of racecourse pool betting plans to be revealed soon
The group steering the project being hatched by Britain's racecourses to set up their own pool betting operation is close to making a formal announcement on the details of its plans and who its partners will be.
The board represents the two major racecourse groups – Arena Racing Company and Jockey Club Racecourses – and a range of independent courses.
However, Chester and Bangor have their own in-house betting operation, while Ascot has yet to sign up to the plan and has been linked to a renewal of a deal with Betfred. A spokesman for the track said on Monday it would be making an announcement on its plans in due course.
The other course not involved in the project is Chelmsford City, owned by Betfred founder Fred Done.
Bazalgette reported on Monday that more detail on plans would soon be forthcoming.
He said: "The racecourse pool betting company is coming together. I think we'll be making a formal announcement in the next two or three weeks about the partners in it and I have every confidence it will have most of the racecourses involved.
Published on 27 March 2017inNews
Last updated 19:51, 27 March 2017
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