OK, been doing some digging around about this, called my friends at NHPLAY, they did some digging, and their friends at XpressBet told them about
Rocky Mountain Turf Club (RMTC) in beautiful Lethbridge, Alberta.
I had a very nice conversation with Max and Jason today and they gave me the following information:
1. they are indeed offering access to
XpressBet's online wagering site. Whatever you see at XpressBet.com including the betting interface, video and replays, is what you get via RMTC (actually, video is free with an account - no deposit or betting required)
2. at the moment, accounts are available only to Alberta residents, though it is possible in future this may be extended to other provinces
3. Churchill Downs tracks are
not available at this time (CD, FG, AP, CBY), though they are hopeful. All other North American thoroughbred and harness tracks are available - including Woodbine.
4. Although they operate the
Lethbridge thoroughbred track (code LBG) this is a new relationship for them with XpressBet and they are in soft-launch mode for the past little while. Full operation and wider promotion is expected within a few weeks (July 2016)
5. Via XpressBet, they offer the same rebate schedule which XpressBet offers (see the XpressBet.com site for required handle levels and rebate rates by volume). RMTC is also offering a Bet $100, get $100 bonus offer at sign up (use
RMTC100 Promo code).
6. To apply for an account, simply go to XpressBet.com,
Sign Up Now, then '
Canadian Customer? click here'.
Thanks
Mr Chi for prompting this investigation! For my money, XpressBet is a much better betting interface than Wodobine/HPI. Good luck to them, and good luck to Alberta residents who want an alternative to HPI.
Ted