Advanced deposit wagering outlets owned by TrackNet Media, TwinSpires.com and XpressBet.com, as well as to Youbet.com, will be taking bets this season at Oaklawn Jockey Club.
Oaklawn, the Arkansas division of the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and TrackNet Media finalized an agreement, the jockey club announced on Wednesday.
As a result, Oaklawn races will be available for advance deposit wagering for the 2009 live thoroughbred season, which includes 54 racing days from Jan. 16 to April 11.
“TrackNet’s goal has always been to broadly distribute the content of its member racetracks,” said Scott Daruty, president and chief executive of TrackNet, in a prepared statement. “Unfortunately, in the recent past various industry issues have prevented that from happening. However, we are now at a point where those issues appear to be resolved.”
Bobby Geiger, Oaklawn gaming and wagering director, said the negotiation process had been “ongoing for some time.”
“There was a great spirit of cooperation between all the interested parties, and we’re excited to have this completed in anticipation of the opening of our live meet,” he said.