Racing for Relevance: Artificial Intelligence, Trust and the Future of Global Pools

As global wagering enters a new era shaped by Artificial Intelligence, evolving regulation, and changing consumer attention, horseracing and Horserace betting have a unique opportunity to lead and reinvent themselves.

The WoTA Forum 2026 will bring together thinkers, builders, and decision-makers to explore how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping gaming experiences, economies, and punters’ engagement.

REGISTRATION

Day 1
02 Oct 2026

Introduction by the Presenter: Thorsten Castle

From emerging novelty to operational necessity, AI in gambling is revolutionizing every facet of the industry.

These AI-driven innovations are not only enhancing the player experience but also optimizing internal processes, compliance efforts, and profitability across the gambling ecosystem. AI-based player engagement tools offering personalized gaming experiences, and advanced fraud detection systems safeguarding gaming operations and customers protection.

Thorsten Castle

The vision of an expert: AI Beyond The Hype

Kevin Park, Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Kevin Park

Executive Panel Discussion 

See how Artificial Intelligence is now part of the strategy and investments in different companies.

Is Artificial Intelligence, a simple tool, an important threat or just a way to integrate innovation? 

As an introduction of the panel, WoTA will deliver the first results of a survey made inside WoTA members: How tote betting operators use AI driven models and tools and where?

Cyrille Giraudat, CEO at PMU
Keith Johnson, President, 1/ST Technology
Alex Frost, CEO, UK Tote Group

Cyrille Giraudat
Keith Johnson
Alex Frost

Session 1

How can the global racing and tote ecosystem adopt AI
responsibly while protecting integrity, compliance, and customer trust

Laura Da Silva, Founder & CEO at digitalRG 
Tom Chignell, Integrity Projects for the Hong Kong Jockey Club and member of the IFHA Council on Anti-Illegal Betting

Tom Chignell
Laura Da Silva

Session 2

Session 2 : Can AI grow pools and keep players’ attention

Martin Tripp, Global Chief Operating Officer at BetMakers Technology Group
Richard Peden, Chief Product Officer at 1/ST Technology
Long Lee, Head of Wagering Product Strategy at the Hong Kong Jockey Club
Daniel Alinder, CEO at Vindral

 

Richard Peden
Daniel Alinder
Martin Tripp
Long Lee

Conclusions

Driss Belghazi, Deputy Director General of SOREC and Co-Chairman of WoTA

Driss Belghazi

SPEAKERS

Cyrille Giraudat

CEO of the PMU

Alex Frost

CEO of UK Tote Group

Kevin Park

Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Richard Peden

Chief Product Officer at 1/ST Technology

Tom Chignell

Consultant on Integrity Projects for the Hong Kong Jockey Club and member of the IFHA Council on Anti-Illegal Betting

Daniel Alinder

CEO of Vindral

Keith Johnson

President of 1/ST Technology Group/AmTote, Co-Chairman of the World Tote Association

Laura Da Silva

Founder & CEO at digitalRG.com

Martin Tripp

Global Chief Operating Officer at BetMakers Technology Group

Long Lee

Head of Wagering Product Strategy at the Hong Kong Jockey Club

LOCATION

Fédération Française de Football (FFF)
87 BOULEVARD DE GRENELLE 75015 PARIS