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Rolling In It: Most Profitable Racehorse

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5 years ago

February 26, 2021

George Miller

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Leading race horses earned £126,093 on average per minute in 2020
Top 20 earning thoroughbreds took just 11.05 minutes to surpass the £1 million-mark last year
Arrogate remains the all-time leading earner with £12,718,498.00 prize money, or £635,924.90 per minute
2020’s top 20 horses passed the £1million-barrier 65.42% quicker than sport’s top earning athletes
Authentic picked up £402,623.08 for every 60 seconds raced last year, more than Cristiano Ronaldo (£18,782.16) and Lionel Messi (£19,926.51)

Horse racing’s class of 2020 pocketed £126,093.67 per minute of action, a new study into the value of racehorses has revealed.

The top 20 earning racehorses last year took 11.05 minutes of racing, on average, to break the £1 million-barrier, 59.56% quicker than global sports’ top earning athletes, across the same 12-month period.

However American great Arrogate still tops the all-time charts, having banked £1 million for every 1.57 minutes raced.

Exactly half of last year’s leading thoroughbreds pocketed six-figure sums for a mere 60 seconds’ work, according to OLBG’s Most Profitable Racehorse report.

Arrogate, bought by Juddmonte Farm for a meagre £408,000.00, landed three of the planet’s richest races within the space of four months, amassing as yet insurmountable career earnings of £12,718,498.00; £462,490.84 per minute on the dirt. The Breeders’ Cup Classic netted his camp £2.24 million, the Pegasus World Cup £5.69m and the Dubai World Cup £4.88m.

The Bob Baffert-trained phenom won on seven occasions in total, earning more than his keep in just 20 minutes.

That ‘time to £1 million’ figure dropped to 5.66 minutes, when you assess the financial vitals of the top 20 earning racehorses of all time. This elite group earned an aggregated £160,446,327.70 across collective careers comprising 229 starts, and a win percentage of 52, to boot.

The stats for the class of 2020 are quite remarkable too, with a combined 69 wins from 117 starts; landing each of their respective owners a sizable share of £23,847,336.32.

There are some exceptionally wealthy racehorses out there, or there would be if they got to keep the cash.

Recently retired Authentic, the sport’s top earner in 2020, added a further £402,623.08 to his owners’ coffers for every single minute he ran.

Winner of the 2020 Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup Classic, setting a new track record at Keeneland in the latter, he took home a cool £5,234,100.00, in just seven starts and recently began his stud career in central Kentucky, having retired last November.

That comes against the backdrop of prize purses for the top 10 most expensive horse races on the planet surpassing the £50 million-mark for the first time in 2020, the collective fund up 28.74% year-on-year.

Disappointingly, but understandably due to the pandemic, the cumulative total prize money available for the 489 races staged across the world last year finished at £322,187,199.00, down 19.09% from 2019 (£398,218,061.00), with the available funds in Europe taking the biggest hit, falling by a jaw-dropping 58.82% year-on-year.

Across the rest of the sporting world, Cristiano Ronaldo, who plys his trade in Serie A for Juventus, cleared £76,650,000.00 through salary, bonuses and endorsements in 2020, banking £18,782.16 per minute in the 2019-20 season, 60.08% less than 18th-ranked horse Mr Freeze (£34,911.89).

Footballers Messi (£19,926.51) Neymar (£29,218.36), Basketball’s Le Bron James (£27,774.14) and F1’s Lewis Hamilton (£26,384.38) also failed to trouble Mr Freeze, purchased in 2016 for £54,750, in the earnings per minute stakes, based on 2020 income.

Tyson Fury meanwhile was the most lucrative earner. Despite fighting just once last year he averaged £2,117,557.25 per minute – 248% more than the next highest earner which was Irish racehorse Tarnawa, who also only competed once.

Commenting on the findings, OLBG’s Richard Moffat said: “We’ve always known about the huge sums of money involved in racing horses, both on the betting exchanges and the business side of it too, but to see the figures in black and white and compare what racehorses earned versus sport stars really does make you sit up and take notice.

“It’s the fine margins between winning and losing, and the colossal financial incentives on offer, that add to the drama and intrigue of the sport. It also gives you a feel for why major bloodstock operations such as Godolphin, Zayat, Juddmonte, to name but a few, exist and take the creation of future leading thoroughbreds so seriously.

“When you microanalyse it to the point where Authentic earned £402,623.08 for every 60 seconds’ work in 2020, the lucrativeness of the sport is plain to see.”

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Vegangster Integrates JackpotX Across 5 Brands, Reaches ~25% Player Opt-In.

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5 minutes ago

April 20, 2026

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Vegangster has expanded its partnership with Shared Luck by integrating JackpotX, a player-funded jackpot system now live across five client brands. Early results show an average opt-in rate of around 25%, with players actively choosing to join the jackpot via a simple opt-in toggle.

Across these deployments, JackpotX is configured as a player-funded system, where a portion of player activity contributes to a shared prize pool. This creates a continuously growing jackpot that runs alongside standard gameplay, adding a persistent betting incentive without interrupting the core gaming experience.

Unlike traditional fixed or operator-funded jackpots, this model scales with player activity. As participation increases, the prize pool grows, reinforcing visibility and engagement over time.

For operators, the integration introduces a retention and monetisation layer that is directly tied to player volume. Because the jackpot is funded through gameplay, it reduces reliance on upfront promotional spend while still creating a strong engagement loop.

Michael Oziransky, Chief Product Officer at Vegangster, commented:
“What stands out with JackpotX is flexibility. Operators can run multi-brand jackpots and tailor how they work, with real-time performance visibility. This made it easy for us to use a player-funded approach and boost engagement without additional operator spend.”

The integration requires minimal operational overhead and can be deployed across brands without complex configuration, allowing operators to activate jackpot-driven engagement quickly.

With JackpotX now live and scaling across brands, Vegangster and Shared Luck plan to expand the partnership further, focusing on deeper gamification mechanics and wider rollout across the Vegangster client network.

About SharedLuck

Sharedluck builds engagement infrastructure for online casinos. JackpotX, its flagship product, provides flexible jackpot creation, multi-brand management, real-time analytics, and tools built to increase player retention and overall casino revenue.

About Vegangster

Vegangster provides a full-stack iGaming platform engineered for speed, scalability, and operator control. Its turnkey, white-label, and sweepstakes solutions integrate casino and sportsbook content, payments, CRM, compliance, and social features into a single mobile-first system. With Vegangster, operators can launch quickly and scale with confidence.

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Sports Betting Operator Names Mark McGuinness Editor-in-Chief

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33 minutes ago

April 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Peter White, Publisher of Sports Betting Operator, has announced the appointment of Mark McGuinness as the publication’s new Editor-in-Chief.

A highly respected figure in the global iGaming, crypto and digital marketing sectors, McGuinness brings more than 30 years of international experience in high-performance marketing, brand strategy and growth leadership across regulated markets in the UK, EMEA and Latin America.

Currently operating as a Fractional CMO and strategic advisor, McGuinness has built a reputation for scaling brands, transforming underperforming channels and delivering measurable commercial impact across B2B, B2C and D2C environments. His expertise spans user acquisition, retention, lifecycle marketing, affiliate and SEO strategy, as well as AI-driven growth initiatives.

In addition to his advisory roles, McGuinness is Co-Founder of the iGaming Roundtable, a fast-growing industry forum designed to foster meaningful, solution-led discussions among senior leaders across the sector.

Peter White, Publisher of Sports Betting Operator, said: “Mark’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Sports Betting Operator. His depth of experience, industry credibility, and forward-thinking approach to marketing, AI, and emerging technologies align perfectly with our vision to deliver authoritative, insightful, and commercially relevant content to the global betting community.”

Mark McGuinness, Editor-in-Chief of Sports Betting Operator, said: “I’m delighted to join Sports Betting Operator at such a pivotal time for the industry. The convergence of AI, data, and player engagement is reshaping the landscape, and there is a clear need for intelligent, honest, and forward-looking editorial. I look forward to working with Peter and the wider network to build a platform that informs, challenges, and connects the industry.”

As Editor-in-Chief, McGuinness will lead the editorial direction of Sports Betting Operator, focusing on high-value content, expert insights and in-depth analysis across sports betting, iGaming, technology and regulatory developments. His appointment signals a continued commitment to innovation, editorial integrity and industry leadership.

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Amusnet’s Type S27 Slot Cabinets Debut in Ireland

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April 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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A new gaming experience has arrived in Ireland. The first Type S27 slot cabinets powered by Amusnet were successfully installed across two Premier Casinos locations by Elite Gaming Distributions (GRUPO ORENES). The machines were deployed across venues in Cork and Dublin, marking the first time this platform has been introduced to players in the country.

The rollout was facilitated by Elite Gaming Distributions (GRUPO ORENES), who partnered with Premier Casinos to bring the latest Amusnet technology to players in Ireland. This launch represents an important step in expanding access to modern, high-quality gaming solutions across the country.

The introduction of the new slot machines brings a fresh selection of engaging content to Irish players. Among the featured titles are 20 Power Hot, Candy Palace, Extra Crown, Bulky Fruits and Diamond Plus, each designed to deliver fast-paced gameplay and vibrant visuals. The installation also includes Jackpot Cards Plus, adding an extra layer of excitement and anticipation for players visiting the venues.

Guillermo Ruipérez, Business Development Manager at Amusnet, said: “Bringing our Type S27 slot cabinets to Ireland for the first time is an important milestone for us. Our partnership with Elite Gaming Distributions Ltd has allowed us to introduce a platform that combines reliable hardware with engaging game content. This launch marks the beginning of what we hope will be a strong and growing presence in the Irish market.”

For Elite Gaming Distributions Ltd (GRUPO ORENES), the launch reflects its continued commitment to enhancing the gaming experience. By working closely with operators such as Premier Casinos, the company continues to introduce new technologies and high-performing content to the market.

Benjamin Fernandez, Head of Sales for Elite Gaming Distributions Ltd, said: “We are delighted to introduce the Type S27 slot cabinets with Amusnet to the Irish market. This rollout in Cork and Dublin represents an exciting step forward, bringing fresh games and new features to players. The early response has been extremely positive, and we look forward to expanding this platform further across additional locations.”

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