Three Global Experts Join the ARF Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime
Three Global Experts Join the ARF Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime
Three Global Experts Join the ARF Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime
The Asian Racing Federation’s Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime (ARF Council) announced today that it has expanded its membership to include three new experts to support integrity in racing and other sports: Mr. Kim Kelly, former Chief Stipendiary Steward, The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Mr. Michael Phelan, former CEO, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC); and Mr. Luca Esposito, General Secretary, United Lotteries for Integrity in Sport (formerly Global Lottery Monitoring System) / Executive Director, World Lottery Association.
40th Asian Racing Conference to be held in Japan in 2024
40th Asian Racing Conference to be held in Japan in 2024
40th Asian Racing Conference to be held in Japan in 2024
The 40th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) will be held in its inaugural host country in 2024 with the Japan Racing Association (JRA), in conjunction with the Asian Racing Federation (ARF), to stage the conference in Sapporo on the island of Hokkaido.
Asian Racing Conference Considers Future Trends
Asian Racing Conference Considers Future Trends
Asian Racing Conference Considers Future Trends
An examination of racing’s future workforce and fan base in a session titled “The Future” closed the business programme of the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 17 February.
Key Developments in India and Korea Explored
Key Developments in India and Korea Explored
Key Developments in India and Korea Explored
In a session titled “The Developments” at the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 17 February, delegates took a look at key recent developments in Asian Racing Federation member nations, India and Korea.
Illegal Betting Poses Growing and Complex Threat to Racing and Sports
Illegal Betting Poses Growing and Complex Threat to Racing and Sports
Illegal Betting Poses Growing and Complex Threat to Racing and Sports
The volume and growth of illegal betting and the increasingly complex threat it poses to the integrity of racing and other sports – along with its potentially dire economic impact – were among key issues raised at session nine at the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 17 February.
New Technology Offers Opportunities for Racing to Attract Gen Z
New Technology Offers Opportunities for Racing to Attract Gen Z
New Technology Offers Opportunities for Racing to Attract Gen Z
The horseracing industry has been urged to embrace new technology in a bid to attract Generation Z to a sport which has an ageing customer base.
Mental Health Challenges Discussed at Asian Racing Conference
Mental Health Challenges Discussed at Asian Racing Conference
Mental Health Challenges Discussed at Asian Racing Conference
The reality of mental health issues faced by high-performance sports people hit home after Mr. Glen Boss told his confronting story during an illuminating session seven of the business programme titled “The Mind” at the 39th Asian Racing Conference on 16 February in Melbourne.
Racing Faces Climate Change and Sustainability Challenges
Racing Faces Climate Change and Sustainability Challenges
Racing Faces Climate Change and Sustainability Challenges
Prominent Australian scientist, Professor Tim Flannery, told the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on Thursday (16 February) that racing faced challenges to attract a younger generation concerned with global warming and sustainability issues.
Complete Care During the Lifetime of a Horse is Paramount
Complete Care During the Lifetime of a Horse is Paramount
Complete Care During the Lifetime of a Horse is Paramount
The need to ensure the highest standards of equine care and well-being throughout the racehorse’s life was the key message of session five of the business programme, “The Horse”, at the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 16 February.
Chris Waller Urges Transparency and Engagement to Build Ownership
Chris Waller Urges Transparency and Engagement to Build Ownership
Chris Waller Urges Transparency and Engagement to Build Ownership
Champion trainer Mr. Chris Waller told the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 16 February that transparency and regular communication with owners are the keys to retaining and increasing racehorse ownership.
Racing Needs to Address Fan Base to Maintain Relevance
Racing Needs to Address Fan Base to Maintain Relevance
Racing Needs to Address Fan Base to Maintain Relevance
Racing Victoria Chief Executive Officer Mr. Andrew Jones told the Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 15 February that racing has work to do to lift its audience, especially with the younger generation.
World Pool, Integrated Customer Experience and Engaged Younger Audience Key to Wagering Growth
World Pool, Integrated Customer Experience and Engaged Younger Audience Key to Wagering Growth
World Pool, Integrated Customer Experience and Engaged Younger Audience Key to Wagering Growth
Global cooperation in expanding the World Pool, enhancing integrated customer experience and engaging with Generation Z were the key themes of session two of the business programme “The Wager” at the 39th Asian Racing Conference on 15 February in Melbourne.
ARF Chairman Outlines Racing’s Challenges and Opportunities
ARF Chairman Outlines Racing’s Challenges and Opportunities
ARF Chairman Outlines Racing’s Challenges and Opportunities
The Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) and Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, has outlined the key issues and challenges facing racing globally at the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Melbourne on Wednesday, 15 February.
Asian Racing Federation Re-elects Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and Masayuki Goto as Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Asian Racing Federation Re-elects Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and Masayuki Goto as Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Asian Racing Federation Re-elects Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and Masayuki Goto as Chairman and Vice-Chairman
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) has re-elected Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and Mr. Masayuki Goto as Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively, at its Executive Council meeting in Melbourne on 14 February at the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC). These appointments run until the conclusion of the 40th ARC in 2024.
Opening Ceremony of the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne 14 February 2023
Opening Ceremony of the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne 14 February 2023
Opening Ceremony of the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne 14 February 2023
The scene was set for fruitful and forthright discussion of racing issues and more when Asian Racing Federation (ARF) Chairman and Hong Kong Jockey Club Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, on 14 February welcomed approximately 700 guests from 35 countries to the opening ceremony of the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) at Palladium at Crown in Melbourne.
39th Asian Racing Conference Business Programme Topics Announced
39th Asian Racing Conference Business Programme Topics Announced
39th Asian Racing Conference Business Programme Topics Announced
The 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) to be held from 14 to 19 February 2023 promises to be an invaluable forum for a meeting of the leading minds in racing and sports. As with previous Conferences, the Business Programme of the 39t ARC will facilitate stimulating dialogues on an expansive range of themes and topics, such as...
ARF Publishes Inaugural Newsletter
ARF Publishes Inaugural Newsletter
ARF Publishes Inaugural Newsletter
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) is pleased to share with you a new ARF publication, the ARF Newsletter, designed to enhance the exchange of information across ARF members and stakeholders.
39th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
39th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
39th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
The Asian Racing Federation, Racing Victoria and Racing Australia are delighted to announce the initial details of the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) to be held in Melbourne, Australia from 14 to 19 February 2023.
ARF Council Hosts The State of Illegal Betting Report Launch Webinars
ARF Council Hosts The State of Illegal Betting Report Launch Webinars
ARF Council Hosts The State of Illegal Betting Report Launch Webinars
The Asian Racing Federation Council on Anti-Illegal Betting and Related Financial Crime hosted two webinars on different dates (20 and 27 July) and different times to cater to a global audience to explore the landmark report ‘The State of Illegal Betting’ – (available to download at https://lnkd.in/d3hk3cMP)
ARF Council Publishes "The State of Illegal Betting" Report
ARF Council Publishes "The State of Illegal Betting" Report
ARF Council Publishes "The State of Illegal Betting" Report
The Asian Racing Federation Council on Anti-illegal Betting and Related Financial Crime released on 18 May 2022 a new publication: “The State of Illegal Betting”. The State of Illegal Betting report examines the current situation of illegal betting, what this means in relation to legal betting, and what both will look like in the future. The report includes analysis of more than 500 betting websites to examine their licensing status, products offered, website traffic, server locations and other data points.