VBET, the award-winning sports betting and gaming operator, are proud to unveil title-chasing jockey Brian Hughes as their latest ambassador. Hughes is currently top of the British National Hunt jockeys’ championship and will provide VBET with exclusive content every week.

The 34-year-old rider has signed a one-year contract with VBET as he continues in his quest to become champion jockey for the first time. Hughes said:

“VBET are going places in a hurry and it’s just great to be on board.

“There is, of course, a long way to go in the jockeys’ championship, but I can guarantee I will be doing everything in my power to get to where I want to be.

“I’m really happy that VBET will be in my corner as the challenge to become champion jockey reaches its final months.”

Each Friday, Hughes will give racing fans a detailed preview of his weekend rides – in addition to razor-sharp insight and witty anecdotes from the inner sanctum of the weighing room. The star jockey will also supply daily briefings during the Cheltenham Festival in March and the Randox Health Grand National Festival in April.VBET additionally have unmissable access to Brian’s social media content across all platforms. The official gaming and betting partner of Arsenal Football Club will also sponsor the jockey’s riding equipment on racedays.

About Brian Hughes:

Born in Newtownhamilton, Co Armagh, 34-year-old Brian Hughes began his riding career in Ireland and gained crucial experience in the care of legendary trainer Kevin Prendergast.He had his first British winner in 2005 and was then crowned champion conditional jockey in the 2007-08 season. For the last six seasons Hughes has ridden over 100 British winners and last January reached the 1,000-winner landmark aboard My Old Gold at Wetherby.

Hughes, who lives in Cleveland, Co Durham, secured a first Grade One triumph when Waiting Patiently claimed top honours in the Betfair Ascot Chase at Ascot in February 2018. He has also ridden three winners at the Cheltenham Festival – Hawk High (2014), Ballyalton (2016) and Mister Whitaker (2018).

About VBET:

VBET is an award-winning sports betting and gaming operator that offers its players the opportunity to bet on a growing range of live sports and eSports markets. VBET – the official betting and gaming partner of Arsenal Football Club – is a well-established and constantly developing company, covering 30,000 live matches with 40,000+ pre-match events every month.

We also offer over 2,000 Casino games, Live Dealer Casino, Poker, Financial Betting, Skill Games, Fantasy Sports and more.VBET is the B2C brand of Armenian company BetConstruct, one of the world leaders in providing technologies and services for the online and land-based gaming industry. Based in Yerevan, the company was founded in 2003 by brothers Vigen and Vahe Badalyan and has grown to reach over 3,000 people based in 16 offices around the world and 300 global partners who use its award-winning technology and products.

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