Botswana is due to host its second Masa Easter Horse Race and Sunbet has been announced as the new official sponsor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gaborone, Botswana: In a thrilling boost for Botswana’s growing horse racing scene, local online sports betting powerhouse Sunbet Botswana<\/strong> has galloped into the spotlight as the title sponsor of this year’s eagerly awaited Masa Easter Horse Race<\/strong>, set to take place on April 19, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The announcement was made in Gaborone, where event organisers unveiled the P300,000 ($21,570) sponsorship package that Sunbet will pump into the high-stakes Easter event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The generous funding marks a major milestone for the Masa Racing Park<\/strong> and promises to transform this year’s race into a national sporting spectacle. And it’s not just about the fanfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tico Otukile<\/strong>, Events Manager at Masa Racing Park, told media that a record-breaking prize purse is on the cards for this year’s winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “We are indeed grateful for this. There is a prize which will go to horse owners, and it is the biggest prize for such an event in the country. The horse owners will really like it,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He added that with the sponsorship, they will be able to construct permanent structures at the site including ablution blocks, viewer stands, stables, and get more physical help for the clearing of the grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 1600-metre race course will host this second official Easter Cup<\/strong> and organisers are keen to see the impact. This acclaimed event has become a cornerstone of the Maun Easter holiday festivities. It is also renowned for pulling large crowds from across Botswana and neighbouring countries like Lesotho, South Africa and Namibia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This year’s race will also feature enhanced digital connectivity at the park, giving spectators and punters access to real-time data on horses and races and enabling live betting<\/strong> directly from the grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of the sponsorship deal, Sunbet gets to enjoy some amazing betting perks including exclusive right for the event, and dedicated booths for live betting activations. Sunbet recently made history as Botswana’s first licensed online betting operator<\/a><\/strong> in the country, regulated by the country’s Gambling Authority.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Its involvement in this event goes beyond the cheque. It’s a bold step toward elevating horse racing in Botswana to regional prominence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the thundering hooves of the thoroughbreds just weeks away and Sunbet riding high as title sponsor, this year’s Easter Cup is shaping up to be an unforgettable clash of speed, skill and spectacle.<\/p>\n\n\nEvent to include connectivity for live betting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n