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	Monday 19th May 2025

How Horse Racing Can Attract a New Generation of Fans 582036

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Betting on horse racing specifically conjures up images of old-money patrons from decades past. But if horse racing wants to survive in popularity like other forms of gambling, it will need to appeal to the younger audience. Luckily, there are several ways that this can be done. 

Embrace Digital Assets 6f5x11

One of the first ways that the horse racing world can modernize itself is by embracing the sort of currencies that modern audiences bet with. In the past, fiat currencies like dollars and pounds were the only option for placing wagers. Now, stats clearly show that digital assets such as cryptocurrency are more popular among betting fans. 

A look at betting demographics will show that the younger audience uses cryptocurrency more than anyone. As industry expert James Briscoe states, crypto betting in the UK is more popular than ever before and thus, horse racing establishments ignoring this market will only be to their detriment.

Mobile Platforms 2s26

Statistics show that the majority of modern consumers place wagers from their mobile phones. This could be from dedicated apps or simply by logging into various websites. Capturing a new generation of horse racing fans will mean meeting them where they are. As such, horse racing companies should look into apps and other mobile platforms to reach this audience. Doing this means that customers can, at a glance, know what horse races are coming up and place their subsequent bets on them. Failure to do so will mean that the mobile gambling market will continue to grow and leave horse racing behind.

Social Media 736n2i

At this point, any business not actively on social media is only harming its own bottom line. Social media is the way through which the new generation learns about new and existing concepts, and horse racing can easily find its way into this mix. Think of major football or basketball games that are followed by endless social media discussions, memes, and so on. This means that, of course, racing fans can engage with each other, and even non-fans can get exposed to the sport. From social media platforms for specific animals to companies having an active social media presence, they should not be neglected. 

Encourage Community 284j1n

From crypto lovers to K-pop stands, there are online communities for virtually every topic and interest on the planet. Sports fans have especially shown how ionate online communities can be, and horse racing needs to tap into this. From Twitter communities that regularly see engagement to fab pages for riders, these communities need to be encouraged at every turn. The truth is that if you have a dedicated community of social media lovers, they will market you for free. And for an age-old sport like horse racing that wants to enter the new era, this is important.

Targeted Advertising 6i6gk

The internet makes it easier than ever to to your desired audience, and for a horse racing company to attract the generation it is looking for, it will need to lean into this. This is because other forms of gaming that tap into this audience are aggressive in their advertising. Think of the mobile games with dozens of often bizarre ads that are designed to gain attention on social media. But while horse racing might not need to go quite that far, it will benefit from more consistent and deliberate advertising. From TikTok videos to Twitter feed ads to YouTube ads, these literally allow companies in the space to target whatever generation they want.

Appeal To Modern Politics 4ia1u

Modern consumers are known to have certain overarching political beliefs and attitudes. Generally speaking, the younger generation is more progressive and is more likely to care about certain social justice issues, such as the treatment of animals. While horse racing has faced some controversy in the past, it can secure this new audience by speaking to these concerns. For example, a horse racing company showing the ethical treatment of its animals via TikTok videos will endear it to this new audience. Other things, such as donations to goodwill causes, pledging to take on certain practices, and so on, will also help.

Conclusion 96f2m

Horse racing has been done for centuries, but it can find new life in 2025 by attracting a new audience. This will require meeting this audience where it is at, in of platforms, currencies, attitudes, and so on. With some of the suggestions offered in this article, businesses in the space can attract a thriving and enthusiastic new audience.