Affinity Interactive has sold its DRF Bets platform to 1/ST TECHNOLOGY, which will rebrand it as 1/ST BET PRO, allowing Affinity to focus on its core strengths in racing data and content.
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Affinity Interactive, the parent company of Daily Racing Form (DRF), has successfully sold its advance-deposit wagering (ADW) platform, DRF Bets, to 1/ST TECHNOLOGY. This acquisition marks a significant shift as the platform will be rebranded to 1/ST BET PRO, effective June 10, 2025. 1/ST TECHNOLOGY, a division of 1/ST, already has a history of partnership with Affinity Interactive dating back to 2011, during which they collaborated to launch DRF Bets.
Under the terms of the acquisition, Xpressbet, the online betting brand under 1/ST TECHNOLOGY, will take full control of DRF Bets. Current users of DRF will experience a smooth transition to the new platform with no disruptions to their existing accounts, maintaining the same user credentials, interface, and benefits.
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1/ST TECHNOLOGY
invested in
DRF Bets
in 2025
in a Strategic Partnership deal