As part of the New Jersey deal, bet365 will pay a market access fee to BetMakers which will be based on all fixed odds bets placed in New Jersey on thoroughbred horse racing. There will also be a content fee payable based on all fixed odds bets placed in both New Jersey and Colorado that are associated with BetMakers Global Racing Network content.
be365 will also be allowed to seek approval from BetMakers to offer fixed odds wagering on third party global thoroughbred horse racing. If the company agrees deals with third party operators, bet365 must still pay an access fee to BetMakers.
bet365 Agrees BetMakers Deal to Launch Fixed Odds Horse Racing in Colorado and New Jerseybet365 Agrees BetMakers Deal to Launch Fixed Odds Horse Racing in Colorado and New Jersey“We are very excited to be launching fixed odds betting on thoroughbreds in partnership with a leading sportsbook in the US. This is a significant milestone for BetMakers and aligns with our strategy for fixed odds betting on thoroughbreds in the US.
The sports betting market in the US is starting to mature and the interest from operators in horseracing as a product is expected to become even stronger. The high frequency of horseracing can deliver high engagement and high margin returns to operators. We believe the opportunity for both BetMakers and the racing industry more broadly to be significant in the long term.”
In May of 2023, BetMakers launched of MonmouthBets, the first legal and regulated mobile application for fixed odds betting on horse racing in the United States. The app was launched in partnership with Monmouth Park ahead of its 78th season of Thoroughbred racing.