A five-year contract has been signed between Betting data and media services distributer, SIS and the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB). The contract’s main purpose is to collect and dispense greyhound’s racing materials to online and retail gambling operators. SIS’ low latency streaming website will be used in the distribution of Irish greyhound racing to new regions all over the world. The contract will also include international streaming rights. SIS at the moment delivers over 30,000 bags races annually, with the new agreement there will be over 1,500 races that will be covered at flagship IGB tracks such as Mullingar, Tralee and Youghal.

Greyhound Operations Manager for SIS, Gordon Bissett stated that they has been doing their best with the IGB and their customers to develop a dependable gambling product from Irish greyhound racing track for the last five months. He also added that he was delighted that they were working together in developing Irish greyhound racing both in their domestic market and in other new territories. With the Irish greyhound program growing consistently, there will be additional broadcast opportunities that will be advantageous to both retail and online gambling operators that will be supported by the new greyhound product.

With the addition of Irish greyhound racing, SIS will become the most inclusive in the market. The manager also said that their low latency platform will open up numberless global opportunities for their customers. IGB has also benefited from Irish greyhound racing market-leading streaming capability. The CEO of the Irish Greyhound Board, Geraldine Larkin stated that they were making a very important step in increasing awareness on the coverage of Irish greyhound racing both internationally and in the UK. He also added that technologies such as streaming would be used to make known their top level product to new audiences.

In addition to greyhound racing horse racing and a majority of other sports, SIS has added a lot of programs to its already growing platform. Various deals such as UAE horse racing, BAGS international greyhound racing and a five-year contract with Racecourse Media Group for picture and data rights have been made in the recent months.  These have been an addition to their 34 UK racecourses such as Epsom, Aintree, Cheltenham and Ascot.

A number of TGP Holdings have been faced by a serious dispute regarding this year’s winning payments that took place during the Cheltenham event. Apparently, TLC Bet, Fun88, 12Bet and 138.com have all been involved in the current scandal.

This has eventually been handled over to the Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) who will be responsible for the in depth investigation on the matter at hand. This includes the review of TGP operations in its subsidiaries that are faced by the ‘bonus abuse and fraudulent activity’.

Barely days after the conclusion of the Cheltenham 2016 event, various racing bettors took to the social media in airing their cry on unsettled winnings. It is claimed that almost each bettor was not awarded his or her winnings days after the event came to a stop.

The handler of the investigation, the GSC issued a statement that said that the firm has already initiated a dialogue involving representatives of the licensees. At the same time, the TGP also claimed that it had begun its usual routine of accumulating client’s data based on their license from the 18^th of March.

The investigating commission came out to assure the public that all findings from the investigation will be made public as soon as it’s all over. Consequently, the GSC will be forced to make a clear set of recommendation in attempt to settle down the player issue.

Client who have any query or have something to submit are advised by the Isle of Man police director to submit all complains to the ww.actionfraund.police.uk website. The Isle of Man Police department also has claimed to be in touch with TGP Holdings in regards to the matter.

According to the Chief Executive of TGP Holdings Garth Kimber, the firm has acted in accordance with the rules set and has even allowed its clients to have a free access to their accounts.

The Alconbury Handicap Chase is to take place at 2.10pm and there are some few surprises which among them would see a rare runner in the event. According to trainer Nicky Henderson, the event will feature one of his own steeplechaser Special Agent who scooped the Ascot Racecourse in 2015. Special Agent becomes the second jumps runner in history for The Queen which dates since the initiation of the 2015/206 season in spring.

More often than not, the Special Agent has been outstanding when it comes to Flat grounds and these ‘flat course’ oriented horses are rarely used when it comes to jump racing tracks. Moreover, it has been five years since Special Agent was involved in a racecourse with jumps. Nonetheless, it is believed that she will go against all odds and perform better in the event.

Henderson claimed that he will have two of his runners in the Friday’s Huntingdon showdown. He expected to field in one of his best runner Buveur D’Air. He will be on the verge of making it perfect for him after his 100% record across the season which will showcase during the Racing UK Novices’ Hurdle at 1.35pm.

Both Special Agent and Buveur will be Henderson’s main runners at the main event. However, there is a possibility that he may field in the Call The Cops the same afternoon in a rather rare race of the Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle in which the winner will walk home with cash prize of £18,500 as well as qualifying for the Pertemps Final to be held during the Cheltenham Festival. Call The Cops will be the favorite to clinch the award having won the race last year.

The general manager at Huntingdon Racecourse Sian Williams claimed that the Queen has for long been the number one supporter of horseracing in the nation. This would be made more enticing to the fans that will have a chance to see one of the Queen’s horse’s take to the field.

Racing will officially start at 1pm this Friday with accompanied children being awarded with a free entry while adults’ ticket will cost £13.50.

Coral had tried to incorporate the 7.5% flat offer on its online as well as retail horseracing profits which was later dispelled by the British Horseracing Authority. This follows the introduction of the Authorized Betting Partner Scheme (ABT). This scheme by the British Authority claims that all bookmakers should pay a substantial amount that the authority stipulates failure to which they will be subjected to no event sponsorship deal.

The Authority however failed to bring out the real percentage that bookmakers should pay which is seen by these bookmakers as a way their profits are being exploited. This comes after the betting shops were awarded with 10.75% pay to British Horseracing Authority with the exception of the online business.

Chief Executive at Coral Carl Leaver sent a letter to the Authority claiming that his firm was willing to pay 7.5% of all the profits accrued. He further cited his negative idea on the new scheme of ABT which he claimed to be a way of making bookmakers pay more than what they are supposed to. 7.5% is between 10.75% which betting shops pay as well as 5% paid by online operators. This seemed to be an appealing value in standardizing all profits that a company should be levied by the British Authorities.

Nick Rust, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority claimed that they remained firm on their scheme and he hoped that that entire firm at loggerheads will see the benefits accrued by ABT and all bookmakers have the right to be open and stage their queries.

A spokesperson from Ladbrokes came out in defense of Coral who will be their future merge claiming that the arguments represented by Coral are genuine and this will be fundamental in recognizing the main viable reality represented in their daily market as well as bringing justice to the present.

Ladbroke may also lose its sponsorship of the Cheltenham festival if it fails to abide to the new policies stipulated by the ABP before March. Sponsorship deal have now become the subject of the day as bookmakers will be forced to dig deep into their pocked by the racing in order to acquire the right to sponsor certain events.

Coneygree has been faced by a series of injuries that will prove costly to his carrer. The Cheltenham Gold Cup Hero is set to be a notable absentee during the William King George VI Chase to be held at Kempton. Furthermore, his injuries will prove costly as he may not be in a position of defending his title at Festival scheduled for March. It is not yet clear on the right time that the eight year old will resume the course. Whether this season or next season.

Coneygree was hit by an injury on Wednesday which prompted Sara Brandstock who is the wife of trainer Mark, taking him for further diagnosis. She later claimed that Coneygree will soon be back to the field but was adamant to reveal if the injuries may threaten his career or the season.

Coneygree has had several backslides which are as a result of injuries. Apparently, he picked an injury at Sandown which made him miss the Hennessy Gold Cup last month. He later returned in a 25 winning streak which showed a potential scoop of the King George. Nonetheless, his injury has curtailed all the hopes of winning the race.

His absence means Don Cossack is favorite for King George by 9-4 while Vautour lies second with 3-1. Cue Card is third on 7-2. Cue Card has been tipped as the dominant horse in Cheltenham Gold Cup with Djakadam, Don Poli, Vautour and Don Cossack following the suite. Missing of Coneygree at the Kempton will incorporate other suggestions especially the incorporation of the Smad Place; the winner of Hennessy.

The ante-post Gold Cup market in Betfair exchange had to be deferred following the news of Coneygree injuries. Before this suspension, he was 33-1 to win the championship race.

At the same time, Betway are refunding all bets placed on Coneygree. Boylesport on the other hand is refunding all single bets on Coneygree of stakes £50 or £25 on King George, Lexus Chase as well as Gold Cup placed on free bets.

The eradication of Coneygree in betting for the Gold Cup means that Vautour, Don Poli, Djakadam and Don Cossack remain on 5-1 mark favorites.