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South Korea prepares to open fourth racecourse with Yeongcheon launch

The Korea Racing Authority will introduce a regional touring model linking Yeongcheon with Busan-Gyeongnam, while 72 races are planned during the venue's first season.

2 min read • Sep 4 • By Shaan Khan

Paddy Power reviews up to 100 betting shop closures

Flutter Entertainment has placed approximately 400 jobs at risk as rising costs, tax increases and changing customer behaviour place further pressure on Paddy Power’s retail estate.

2 min read • Sep 4 • By Jack Found

Financial Land Based + 3 more

HKJC posts HK$331.7bn turnover despite illegal gambling pressures

Record wagering helps drive tax and charity contributions amid growing pressure from illegal gambling.

2 min read • Sep 3 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 4 more

RWWA CEO Ian Edwards to step down in November

Ian Edwards will conclude his six-year tenure as Racing and Wagering Western Australia prepares for a leadership transition and awaits the outcome of an independent industry review.

2 min read • Aug 28 • By Jack Found

Land Based Horseracing + 3 more

H2Bet to sponsor São Paulo Jockey Club event

H2Bet is sponsoring a high-roller poker celebration at São Paulo's Jockey Club, combining tournament poker with fine dining.

1 min read • Aug 27 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Conferences & Exhibitions + 3 more

Finland: Suomen Hippos sets agenda for 2026 ‘Horse Parliament’

Suomen Hippos will convene industry representatives and policymakers in Helsinki to discuss the Finnish horse sector, including the potential effects of the country’s changing gambling market.

1 min read • Aug 27 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 6 more

Louisiana land-based gaming revenue grows 21.7% for July, riverboat activity totals $159.5m

Caesars New Orleans, currently the only land-based gaming property in Louisiana, generated just over $25.9m of revenue for July 2026, while online sports betting accounted for $33.3m.

2 min read • Aug 24 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Land Based + 2 more

São Paulo Jockey Club approves $48m BTG Pactual deal amid $128m debt

São Paulo’s Jockey Club has approved a strategic partnership with BTG Pactual bank that could inject BR250m ($48m) into the racecourse.

1 min read • Aug 21 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 3 more

NBO Secretary General: Norsk Tipping-Rikstoto merger could bring “a lot of problems”

Carl Fredrik Stenstrom questions the proposed merger, warning of uncertain financial consequences for horseracing and concerns over the process.

6 min read • Aug 19 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Mendoza department offers site for relocated racetrack

San Carlos has offered a roughly 100-hectare site as a potential new home for the Hipódromo de Mendoza, as plans to redevelop the racetrack in Godoy Cruz could lead the horseracing operation to relocate.

1 min read • Aug 12 • By Milagros del Priore