Study aims to quantify value of integrity units
Led by the horse racing industry, other sports bodies globally have been establishing integrity units. As the role and prominence of integrity units in sport increases they become more expensive to maintain and the question thus arises: are they worth it?
HKJC to play key role in China plan to promote horse racing
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China racing gets government backing
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HKJC closes all Off-Course Betting until further notice
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ARF adds top crime fighters to anti illegal betting taskforce
The Asian Racing Federation has added two top law enforcement officials to its Anti-illegal Betting Taskforce to strengthen its efforts to protect global racing integrity.
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Bangalore Turf Club gains approval for online betting
The Karnataka state government has approved in principle the Bangalore Turf Club’s (BTC) proposal to conduct online betting.
Under the initiative the BTC will develop...
Macau Jockey Club loses US$188 million in 2019
The Macau Horse Racing Company, operator of the Macau Jockey Club, has reported MOP1.5 billion (US$188 million) in losses for the year 2019.
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