North American horseplayers now have a fresh wagering opportunity as 1/ST expands its international footprint through newly enhanced access to Turkish horse racing. The racing and wagering company is extending its global strategy by strengthening its partnership with the Jockey Club of Turkey and tapping key technology and distribution alliances to deliver the content across regulated advance deposit wagering (ADW) markets.

The initiative marks another step in 1/ST’s broader mission to diversify its international betting portfolio and introduce competitive overseas racing to domestic bettors. With Turkish racing now available to wagering customers across the U.S. and Canada, the company continues building on its global racing distribution model.

Broader Access for Turkish Racing

The rollout enables pool betting on Turkish races through ADW channels in approved North American jurisdictions. According to the announcement, betting on Turkish events is accessible on both desktop and mobile platforms where ADW wagering is authorized.

Content delivery is supported by multiple partners, including Premier Gateway International hosting and Sky Racing World, ensuring a reliable pipeline for bettors. As noted in the sources, the content is being distributed via 1/ST Technology’s AmTote wagering system and through global networks such as Racing1, which already handles major international markets like ARC, RMG, and Tabcorp.

“This agreement once again shows the power and agility that our global strategic alliances are fostering across both parimutuel and fixed-odds formats,” said Simon Fraser, SVP International at 1/ST Content, according to Thoroughbred Daily News. “These complementary long-term partnerships are bringing an international racing experience to wider audiences across the planet, all seamlessly unlocked via the state-of-the-art technology at the core of our AmTote platform.”

Bet Types and Market Expansion Plans

The betting menu mirrors 1/ST’s standard offerings, allowing customers to wager on win, place, and show pools, along with popular exotic options. Among the featured exotic bets are exacta, quinella, swinger, trifecta, Pick 3, and Pick 4 contests. The offering aligns with the company’s emphasis on robust wagering formats that appeal to both recreational and seasoned bettors.

In addition to serving bettors in the U.S. and Canada, the agreement also extends to select territories in South America and is expected to reach other major racing regions. According to 1/ST, the content will soon expand into markets like Australia and Germany through international pool commingling partnerships involving Tabcorp and German Tote.

Turkish racing is recognized for deep fields and competitive races, features that historically drive higher wagering activity. The lineup includes marquee events such as the Gazi Derby, Bosphorus Cup, and Topkapi Trophy.

Technology Backbone and Strategic Growth

Underpinning this expansion is the AmTote Spectrum platform, which processes over $5 billion in annual wagers. The ADW technology is touted as a key differentiator in enhancing the bettor experience while supporting large, diverse racing portfolios.

“Our flourishing TJK racing product also harnesses a broader array of bet types and services, demonstrating how a growing cohesion between our varied international partners is helping to return value to the genuine stakeholders of the sport in any given jurisdiction,” Fraser added.

On the Turkish side, executives expressed confidence in the collaboration’s continued growth. “Consequently, we feel sure that this is a collaboration which will continue to mark off new firsts to drive growth and generate diversified revenues for our own domestic racing from the international marketplace,” stated Jockey Club of Turkey CEO Tuncel Aydın. He also praised the platform, saying, “We’ve been truly impressed by the accuracy and reliability of 1/ST CONTENT and AmTote’s betting technology and comprehensive global distribution.”

Recent Acquisition Strengthens Platform Portfolio

This latest expansion follows 1/ST’s acquisition of DRF Bets earlier this year, purchased from Affinity Interactive. The platform has since been rebranded as 1/ST BET PRO and joins Xpressbet under the company’s technology umbrella, further strengthening its ADW offerings.

With the Turkish racing partnership live and additional territories in sight, 1/ST continues positioning itself as a central gateway for international racing content across North America.