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Norsk Rikstoto is an independent foundation which was established in 1982. Norsk Rikstoto has a Government issued license for all horse betting in Norway. Racetracks (12) are responsible for sport events. The racing authorities Det Norske Travselskap (The Norwegian Trotting Association) and Norsk Jockeyklub (The Norwegian Jockeyclub) are responsible for all sport matters, keeper of the stud books and further development of the horseracing industry.
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Main annual races |
Trotting Races: (International Races)
- Oslo Grand Prix, Oslo, Bjerke, May
- Forus Open, Stavanger, Forus, July
- Ulf Thoresen Memorial, Tonsberg, Jarlsberg, July
- Axel Jensen Memorial, Oslo, Bjerke, November
Gallop Races (International races – approved by the European Pattern Committee) :
- Polar Cup, (GR 3),Oslo, Ovrevoll, August
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Marit Sveaas Memorial, (GR 3), Oslo, Ovrevoll, August
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Sport statistics – 2009 |
Number of racecourses
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Number of races
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Number of starting horses
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Trotting
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Gallop
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Total
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Trotting
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Gallop
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Total
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| 12 |
4560 |
303 |
4863 |
5065 |
321 |
5386 |
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Betting figures – fiscal year 2009 - (national currency – NOKx000) |
| Pari Mutuel betting turnover
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% of overall national betting *
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% on domestic races |
% on foreign races |
| 3 625 279 |
14,5% |
83,2% |
16,8% |
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Bet types – 2009 |
Bet name |
% of betting income |
V75 |
26% |
V65 |
12% |
V5 |
26% |
V4 |
5% |
DD (Daily Double) |
9% |
Vinner (Win) |
6% |
Plass (Place) |
2% |
| Trippel (Trio) |
11% |
DUO (Forecast) |
3% |
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Redistribution/Contribution – 2009 |
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Amount in € or national currency
NOKX000 |
% of turnover |
To winning punters/customers |
2 439 101 - M € 309,5 |
67,3% |
| Operating fees |
290 373 |
8,0% |
To the horse racing industry |
611 021 – M € 77,6 |
16,9% |
To others (Public Agency, Ministries, other social organisation)
Public Agency
Ministries |
219 050
134 135
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6,0%
3,7% |
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