Online sports betting operator, MansionBet, have today announced they will expand their current horse racing sponsorships into Ireland for 2020 with Horse Racing Ireland (HRI).
The Gibraltar based operator will sponsor over 60 events throughout the U.K. & Ireland, including Doncaster, Newmarket, Newbury, Cork, Naas and Fairyhouse.
The announcement comes after MansionBet’s successful partnership with Arena Racing Company (ARC) and The Jockey Club throughout 2019, which saw their branding across a number of U.K. racecourses.
Since obtaining their Irish betting license in May of last year, this will be the first move onto Irish soil for the sportsbook, who have previously stated that they are looking to expand their brand awareness through a number of sponsorships within Ireland.
MansionBet’s 2020 sponsored races will air on Sky Racing TV, and ITV, beginning with Hereford on 3rd January, followed by their first Irish race at Cork on 4th January.
Dana Bocker, Head of Integrated Marketing at Mansion commented: “We’re excited to continue our support for British Racing and proud to add Irish Racing to our portfolio. Racing has been a focus for us in 2019. In addition to the sponsorships, we’ve improved our product offering and as result have seen a surge in racing punters in both the U.K. and Ireland.”
Brian Kavanagh, CEO of HRI added: “HRI is delighted to welcome MansionBet as a new sponsor to Irish racing in 2020. The initial deal is spread across five racecourses and demonstrates the good value that Irish racing represents to our sponsor partners.”
David Leyden Dunbar, ARC’s Group Director of Partnerships said: “After an extremely successful year working with MansionBet in 2019 across several of our courses, we’re thrilled to strengthen and build on this relationship as we prepare to enter 2020.”
Amy Starkey, Regional Director of Jockey Club Racecourses – East Region, said: “I am delighted that MansionBet’s sponsorship portfolio in The Jockey Club’s East Region will be expanding to include Newmarket Racecourses for the forthcoming season. With another year of outstanding racing and entertainment in store at the Home of Horseracing, as well as at Market Rasen, Huntingdon and Nottingham, 2020 looks set to be an exciting year for our region. We look forward to sharing it with MansionBet.”
About Mansion:
Awarded ‘Online Casino Operator of the Year’ at the 2018 International Gaming Awards and ‘Most Responsible Online Gambling Operator, Global 2018’ for the Capital Finance International Awards, the Mansion Group has firmly established itself as a leading provider of online gaming. With more
than 15 years’ experience in the gaming industry, Mansion Group enjoys an international player base and a strong market share.
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About The Jockey Club
The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions including the Randox Health Grand National, the Cheltenham Festival presented by Magners and The Investec Derby. With Her Majesty the Queen as its Patron, The Jockey Club is governed by Royal Charter to act for the long-term benefit of British racing. Founded in 1750, today The Jockey Club is the largest commercial group (2018 turnover:
£214.6 million) in Britain’s second-biggest spectator sport, operating 15 racecourses nationwide, The National Stud, Jockey Club Estates, Jockey Club Catering, Jockey Club Live, Jockey Club Services and our charity, Racing Welfare. Every penny The Jockey Club makes goes back into the sport to help to make it the best in the world. For more information please visit http://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/.
