Sponsors
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1/ST TECHNOLOGY
1/ST TECHNOLOGY is horse racing’s largest racing and gaming technology company. It is committed to the growth and success of the industry globally through business-to-consumer and business-to-business product innovation, extensive professional service offerings, the broadest integration of hosts for commingled pari-mutuel and fixed odds betting and the continued evolution of the world’s preeminent totalisator systems. 1/ST TECHNOLOGY’s world-class products - AmTote, Xpressbet, 1/ST BET, XB SELECT, XB NET, PariMAX and Betmix - are among the most trusted names in gaming, technology and horse racing.
Global Tote
Global Tote is the global leader in tote, creating solutions that propel the racing industry forward. Proud to be part of the BetMakers Technology Group, Global Tote’s Quantum™ technologies set the standard in pari-mutuel betting solutions and our focus on innovation and commitment to integrity are helping shape the future of global racing. With a presence in over 35 countries, our footprint is unmatched, and our expansive and growing network helps take our partners’ racing further and bring them more global content than ever before.
Roberts Communications Network, LLC
Roberts Communications Network (RCN) is an advanced broadcast, media and enterprise networks telecommunications supplier with more than 25 years of service to racing, parimutuel, broadcast, cable and media clients. Operating an advanced satellite and terrestrial infrastructure that operates across more than a dozen satellite transponders from nearly 120 company-owned and operated fixed and transportable uplinks, RCN is a supplier of satellite and terrestrial backhaul/contribution services, cable and DTH distribution, and is one of the world's largest originators of live and on-demand video streaming services.
The New York Racing Association
The New York Racing Association was founded in 1955 and is franchised to run thoroughbred racing at New York’s three major tracks (Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course) through 2033. With a lineage of nearly 150 years, NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York State’s thoroughbred industry, which contributes more than $2 billion annually to its urban, suburban and rural economy.
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Daily Racing Form
Daily Racing Form, “America's Turf Authority since 1894" for Thoroughbred racing horseplayers and professionals throughout North America, is the Thoroughbred industry’s dominant multi-channel media company. A "one-stop-shop" for horseracing, DRF's website is the most heavily-trafficked horseracing destination, providing players with the most extensive information in horse racing, interactive past performances, exclusive handicapping tools, and access to DRF Bets, one of America's fastest growing online and mobile wagering platforms.
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AmWest Entertainment
AmWest Entertainment is a diversified account wagering, OTB, and international simulcast services company with offices in Louisville, KY and Portland, OR. AmWest's mission is to provide an enhanced wagering experience to U.S. and international players through the most advanced online wagering system and tools available in the horse racing industry, along with superior customer service. In offering players the AmWager competitive edge, we remain dedicated to preserving the integrity of racing by ensuring players compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, and for the wagering activity to directly benefit state racing and breeding programs. AmWest innovations and service performance are our building blocks for the future, while preserving one tradition of support for the horsemen and other contributing members of the racing industry.
ATG
ATG®, the Swedish Horse Racing Totalisator Board, was founded in 1974. The company was established by the state, with the aim of guaranteeing long-term financial stability for trotting and thoroughbred racing. ATG's success on the betting market, and the surplus generated by the company's business, have made a major contribution to the health of horse sport in Sweden: the country today can boast of a high class of equine sport in general, and of trotting racing in particular. The profits produced by our betting activities also benefit other horse-related areas of industry.
The Jockey Club
The Jockey Club, founded in 1894 and dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding and racing, is the breed registry for North American Thoroughbreds. In fulfillment of its mission, The Jockey Club, directly or through subsidiaries, provides support and leadership on a wide range of important industry initiatives, and it serves the information and technology needs of owners, breeders, media, fans and farms. It is a founding member of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, and the Coalition for Horse Racing Integrity and the architect and sole funding source for America’s Best Racing, the broad-based fan development initiative for Thoroughbred racing. You can follow America’s Best Racing at americasbestracing.net as well as on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, and Instagram.
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American Quarter Horse Association
The American Quarter Horse Association is the largest equine breed registry in the world. With more than five million American Quarter Horses in the Amarillo, Texas, registry, AQHA has functioned as the official record keeping and regulating arm of the American Quarter Horse industry since its founding in 1940. Serving 260,000 worldwide members and the more than one million people who own and enjoy American Quarter Horses, the Association has grown and expanded through the years to meet new demands and responsibilities of a rapidly changing industry The AQHA Racing Department is the official record keeper for American Quarter Horse racing. About 16,000 American Quarter Horses start races each year, vying for a portion of nearly $130 million in total purses. The Association provides an extensive marketing and promotional program to assist tracks that race American Quarter Horses The AQHA Racing Department is ready to assist you with all your needs. Among the materials available to tracks, state racing associations and racing fans are videos and written information about racing, handicapping and racehorse ownership. More information about American Quarter Horse racing can be found at aqharacing.com. This site provides up-to-the-minute race results, live race streaming and replays, news of the industry, stakes winners and qualifiers and a glimpse of history’s greatest performers. In addition, the Q-Racing Journal covers the people and athletes that make the heart-pounding sport what it is.
Century Casinos
Century Casinos focuses on investing in, developing and operating regional mid-size casinos in North America. We offer exciting entertainment in our award-winning casinos, at our racetracks, horse betting parlors, hotels, restaurants, bars, showrooms, event venues, comedy club, bowling alley, indoor mini-golf, and golf course. We focus on outstanding customer service and a high percentage of repeat visitation by loyal customers. Century Casinos is the proud operator of the following racing venues: Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Edmonton, Alberta; Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Calgary, Alberta; Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, New Cumberland, West Virginia, USA.
Elite Turf Club
Elite Turf Club is a high volume wagering platform hubbed through AmTote.
International Sound Corporation
For more than 50 years, International Sound Corporation (ISC) has provided high-quality products and services for the racing and sports industries. ISC’s solutions include Video Production, Advanced Digital Graphics, Sound Systems, Photo Finish and Timing Systems, as well as Public Address, Security and Surveillance Systems for the casino and racing industries, including all off-track betting (OTB) and inter-track wagering (ITW) systems. ISC has an in-depth understanding of the unique needs of track owners and the importance of tradition in the industry. This allows ISC to offer complete, superior technology solutions that meet and exceed the requirements of our clients. ISC anticipates the evolving needs of customers in this ever-changing industry, ensuring that all systems are customized according to individual client needs. ISC operates offices in Maryland and Florida and provides exceptional 24/7 customer service to clients throughout the U.S. and around the world.
Racing & Gaming Services, Ltd.
Racing and Gaming Services (RGS) was formed for the sole purpose of operating a pari-mutuel telephone wagering company. RGS processes pari-mutuel wagers exclusively and has never conducted any other business. RGS has at all times operated exclusively from the island of St. Kitts.
SIS
SIS (Sports Information Services) is the leading supplier of 24/7 betting services to retail and online operators globally. We provide betting operators with desirable and profitable content with an end-to-end solution of live pictures, data on-screen graphics with betting triggers and a wide range of markets and pricing to drive betting revenues. We provide operators with a range of solutions including horse and greyhound racing, virtual & numbers content as well as a number of additional sports.
U.S. Trotting Association
The U.S. Trotting Association is a not-for-profit association of Standardbred owners, breeders, drivers, trainers, and officials, organized to provide administrative, rulemaking, licensing and breed registry services to its members. It's mission is to license owners, trainers, drivers and officials; formulate the rules of racing, maintain and disseminate racing information and records; serve as the registry for the Standardbred breed; endeavor to ensure the integrity of harness racing; insist on the humane treatment of Standardbreds; and promote the sport of harness racing and the Standardbred breed.
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CHRIMS Inc./ Pari Global Solutions Inc.
CHRIMS is a not for profit, mutual benefits organization focused on providing technology solutions for the pari-mutuel gaming industry. CHRIMS specializes in accounting applications and pari-mutuel settlement outsourcing, and also provide solutions for managing customer loyalty programs and admission and wager tracking.
Cummings Associates
Since 1975 Will E. Cummings has engaged in management consulting directing numerous studies of the economics, management and regulation of leisure and entertainment businesses. The subject of these studies have included sports, entertainment, communications, casinos, sports wagering, state lotteries and the horse and greyhound industries. His work has spanned forty states, provinces and foreign countries. He has conducted numerous feasibility studies for racetracks, slots-at track facilities, and full scale casinos working with gaming commissions on issues relating to financial stability and projected performance.
Thoroughbred Idea Foundation
The Thoroughbred Idea Foundation provides an active forum for the exchange, curation and advocacy of ideas which will improve thoroughbred racing for all stakeholders, and specifically its primary financial participants – horseplayers and owners – TIF intends for these reports to spark discussion and action about various industry policies which may have existed, unchanged, for decades.
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American Teletimer Corp.
American Teletimer is a family owned and operated business incorporated in 1938. Currently the 3rd and 4th generations of the family own and operate our company. We at American Teletimer Corp. take pride in providing our clients with the most accurate, state of the art photo finish, CCTV, and A/V display and integration services in the industry. Combined, our team has over 200 years of experience serving the racing industry. Our client list has continued to grow for the past 80+ years. Our timing and photo finish systems have been used exclusively at a majority of the most prestigious racing events throughout North America including the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, The Belmont Stakes, Breeders Cup, Travers Stakes and more. We have also identified key areas of evolution within our industry where our clients had needs for new products, such as TV Graphics systems, judges replay systems, and LED video screen equipment and proceeded to develop products to fit their ever-changing needs. Most importantly, we consider ourselves to be a service company first, and a Photo Finish, TV, A/V and LED company secondly.
Race Track Industry Program
The Race Track Industry Program (RTIP) at the University of Arizona is the only Bachelor and Master's degree program of its kind, and offers two education paths based on student interest. The Business Path prepares students for employment in the areas of race track management, regulation and pari-mutuel racing organizations. The Equine Management Path prepares students for employment in areas dealing with racing and breeding animals. The mission of the RTIP is to offer students a broad-based university education with emphasis on the pari-mutuel racing industry and provide support for the industry through a variety of outreach programs.
United Tote Company
United Tote designs, manufactures, and operates pari-mutuel wagering systems for more than 150 racing companies and numerous OTB facilities in North America and around the world. The company, established in 1959, has become recognized as the technology leader in open architecture network hub systems, terminal products and wagering applications.