Keith Johnson

Affinity Interactive, the parent company of Daily Racing Form  has sold its advance-deposit wagering platform, DRF Bets, to 1/ST TECHNOLOGY who has rebranded the product as 1/ST BET PRO, the company announced Tuesday. Affinity Interactive and 1/ST TECHNOLOGY have partnered since 2011 on DRF Bets, with Xpressbet providing back-end technology, wagering, pathways, customer service, and data security. Tuesday's acquisition marks the next phase in a longstanding relationship between the two organizations. Customers of DRF will experience a seamless and secure transition to 1/ST BET PRO, with no changes to their...

Thoro-Graph, the creator of North American handicapping products, and 1/ST TECHNOLOGY, operator of the online betting platforms 1/ST BET and Xpressbet, have partnered to bring the Thoro-Graph Player Services program to horseplayers around the country, the Stronach Group said via a release Thursday. Thoro-Graph Player Services is a free, membership-based online portal that links users to wagering with the online platforms. "By partnering with Thoro-Graph, we have created a powerful alliance for horseplayers," said 1/ST TECHNOLOGY President, Keith Johnson. "By linking these great brands, Thoro-Graph Player Services members can maximize...

Gulfstream Racing, a new mobile app and wagering experience, has been launched by Everi Holdings Inc. and 1/ST, it was announced Wednesday. The new Gulfstream Racing App is now available in the Apple App Store. Phase I of the app launch includes ticketing, dining reservations, promotions, race schedules and a 1/ST-designed in-app horse wagering experience to allow fans to place win, place and show bets. The app launched ahead of last weekend's GI Pegasus World Cup. In addition to Gulfstream Park, Everi and 1/ST will soon roll out a venue...

The World Tote Association (WoTA) members have elected its Board for the next two years, it was announced on Tuesday, with the Jockey Club of Turkey and Zeturf Group also being welcomed as full members. Fundi Sithebe, CEO of 4Racing in South Africa, and Keith Johnson, president of 1/ST Technology Group/AmTote have accepted nominations to co-chair WoTA. Riko Luiking, general manager of the German Tote, has likewise accepted the role of treasurer. Sithebe and Johnson take over from Alex Frost, CEO of the UK Tote Group, and Hans Lord Skarploth,...

Canterbury Park has entered into a multi-year service agreement with AmTote International. Once in place, the deal will enhance the betting experience for customers by giving them access to new technologies and service, including the underlying totalisator platform and accompanying race-day control services, retail POS betting terminals, self-service betting kiosks and mobile betting applications. Keith Johnson, Chief Revenue Officer at 1/ST TECHNOLOGY commented, "We are thrilled to win Canterbury Park as a new AmTote customer, and are excited to work with their innovative and forward-looking team as they evolve their...