What is World Pool?
World Pool is an exciting version of international commingling, combining the finest racing from around the globe with the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s (HKJC) betting operation, which boasts the deepest and most liquid pari-mutuel pools on the planet.
It is an extension of the HKJC’s commingling business on Hong Kong races, where HKJC accepts bets from overseas partners and local punters to further expand its large pari-mutuel pools.
Over 25 jurisdictions betting into the same pool
Benefits to worldwide customers
Similar to the current practice, whereby international partners commingle into the pari-mutuel pools of local Hong Kong races, World Pool enables customers from around the globe, including Hong Kong, to commingle into selected simulcast meetings.
By pooling in wagering investments across at least 25 participating countries / regions, all customers can enjoy enlarged liquidity pools, resulting in reduced odds fluctuations and better value opportunities.
Most World Pool meetings have achieved over HK$300 million in turnover, including UK Ascot Commonwealth Cup day, UK Ascot Platinum Jubilee Stakes Day, UK Goodwood Cup Day, UAE Dubai World Cup Day and South Africa Champions Cup Day.
World Pool vs Simulcast
Upcoming World Pool Race Days
Not all simulcast meetings are World Pool
A few criteria have to be met in order for a simulcast meeting to become a World Pool meeting:
Commingling is allowed in the host track countries / regions
Successful negotiations and agreements with overseas partners
Compatible technology and connectivity
Tried and tested operations and dry run