SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: BetMakers Technology Group Limited (ASX:BET) has entered into a share purchase deed (Deed) to acquire ABettorEdge Pty Ltd, trading as “Punting Form”.

Punting Form uses proprietary IP and artificial intelligence to create sectional times and benchmarks for horse racing which are used for time-based ratings systems. The Company believes that this acquisition will further strengthen BetMakers’ position as one of the leading global providers of B2B data and technology services for horse racing.

Punting Form is used by professional wagering syndicates, wagering operators, content creators and form analysts globally and forms an integral part of data requirements for professional horse racing participants. The sectional times can be used in conjunction with BetMakers’ technology to deliver enhanced features such as more accurate pricing algorithms, speed maps, runner comments and integrity benchmarking.

BetMakers will integrate the Punting Form services and data across all operating divisions, with an immediate focus on Managed Trading Services (part of the Global Betting Services division) allowing pricing improvements across its ratings engine.

Additionally, Punting Form will expand the current services to include sectional time ratings for North American and other global jurisdictions (including New Zealand, UK and Ireland) and additional racing formats (greyhounds and harness racing).

The Company views this asset as strategically important, adding world-class technology that BetMakers’ management believe will help drive margin improvement and create new revenue streams across the business.

Regarding the Punting Form acquisition BetMakers CEO Todd Buckingham commented: “Sectional Times are at the forefront of any ratings system and required by any serious ratings engine.

The synergies across our business are exceptional with both internal use and our external client base benefiting greatly from this acquisition. The team at Punting Form are very experienced in delivering B2B wagering solutions and we excited to have them onboard at BetMakers.”