HORSE
BETTING SUMMIT

PORTUGAL

GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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10 . julho . 2026

HORSE
BETTING SUMMIT

PORTO - PORTUGAL

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY EMHF

The EMHF, part of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), is a key organisation that unites 24 countries from Europe and the Mediterranean region.

Its primary mandate is to:
> Develop relationships and coordinate the promotion of the sector;
> Uphold the integrity and prestige of the region’s horse racing globally;
> Represent its members before the IFHA.

Portugal, a member of the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation (EMHF) since June 2010, is honoured to host the General Assembly of this prestigious institution on 11 and 12 July 2026.
Taking advantage of the presence in Portugal of representatives from the principal international organisations associated with horseracing, the Portuguese Trotting and Galloping League will organise a technical meeting on 10 July 2026 in Porto: Portugal’s 1st Summit on Betting in Horseracing.

The main objective of this event is to foster discussion and coordination on matters directly related to both territorial and non-territorial horse betting in Portugal.
The Summit specifically aims to:
• Foster closer relations and the exchange of strategic information between national and international stakeholders.
• Analyse the initial developments and growth potential of this sector in Portugal.
We are convinced that this meeting represents a unique opportunity to share experiences and align perspectives in a sector still in its early stages of development in Portugal, and we sincerely hope to count on your presence.
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On 10 July 2026, the city of Porto will host Portugal’s 1st International Horse Betting Summit, bringing together national and international experts and decision-makers. On the 11th and 12th, the EMHF General Assembly will take place, where leaders from the 24 Racing Authorities that make up this institution.

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Programme

Friday, July 10th

8:30 a.m.

TALKS

Portuguese legislation on horse racing betting:
Current perspective.

Speaker Alexandra Courela

Abreu Advogados
Partner

FUNDAÇÃO
ANTÓNIO CUPERTINO MIRANDA

9:15 a.m.

TALKS

Stakeholders: A national perspective.

Speaker to be a confirmed
10:00 a.m.

Coffee break

10:30 a.m.

TALKS

International legislation on horse betting:
The French example.

Speaker Henri Pouret

Deputy CEO
France Galop

Orador Henri Pouget

Direction Opérationnelle des Courses
France Galop

11:15 a.m.

Round table Discussion

National legislation and its comparison with other European realities.
Prospects for the near future.

Moderator Brant Dunshea

British Horseracing Authority (BHA)
CEO

Featuring:
Alexandra Courela
Henri Pouret
Kristina Olander (Head of Integrity & Licensing da ATG).

12:30 p.m.

Lunch

2:30 p.m.

TALKS

Territorial and non-territorial betting in Portugal:
Present and future prospects.

Speaker to be a confirmed
3:15 p.m.

TALKS

Taking your first steps in the world of horse betting:
common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Speaker Martin Purbrick

IFHA Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Crime
Chair

Orador Brant Dunshea

Chief Executive Officer
British Horseracing Authority

4:00 p.m.

Coffee break

4:30 p.m.

Round table Discussion

The future of horse racing betting:
The main challenges for the international community.

Moderator Paull Khan

European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation
CEO

Featuring:
Brant Dunshea
Henri Pouret
Martin Purbrick
Susannah Gill (Executive Director of LIRG and former Director of UK Tote Group).

Orador Dr. Paull Khan

Chief Executive Officers
European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation

8:30 a.m.

FUNDAÇÃO
ANTÓNIO CUPERTINO MIRANDA

TALKS

Portuguese legislation on horse racing betting:
Current perspective.

Speaker Alexandra Courela

Abreu Advogados
Partner

9:15 a.m.

TALKS

Stakeholders: A national perspective.

Speaker to be a confirmed
10:00 a.m.

Coffee break

10:30 a.m.

TALKS

International legislation on horse betting:
The French example.

Speaker Henri Pouret

Deputy CEO
France Galop

11:15 a.m.
Round table Discussion

National legislation and its comparison with other European realities. Prospects for the near future.

Moderator Brant Dunshea

British Horseracing Authority
CEO

Featuring:
Alexandra Courela
Henri Pouret
Kristina Olander (Head of Integrity & Licensing da ATG).

12:30 p.m.

Lunch

2:30 p.m.

TALKS

Territorial and non-territorial betting in Portugal:
Present and future prospects.

Speaker to be a confirmed
3:15 p.m.

TALKS

Taking your first steps in the world of horse betting:
Common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Speaker Martin Purbrick

IFHA Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Crime
Chair

4:00 p.m.

Coffee break

4:30 p.m.
Round table Discussion

The future of horse racing betting:
The main challenges for the international community.

Moderator Paull Khan

European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation
CEO

Featuring:
Brant Dunshea
Henri Pouret
Martin Purbrick
Susannah Gill (Executive Director of LIRG and former Director of UK Tote Group).

Programme
8:30 a.m.

TALKS

Portuguese legislation on horse racing betting:
Current perspective.

Speaker Alexandra Courela

Abreu Advogados
Partner

FUNDAÇÃO
ANTÓNIO CUPERTINO MIRANDA

9:15 a.m.

TALKS

Stakeholders: A national perspective.

Speaker to be a confirmed
10:00 a.m.

Coffee break

10:30 a.m.

TALKS

International legislation on horse betting:
The French example.

Speaker Henri Pouret

Deputy CEO
France Galop

Orador Henri Pouget

Direction Opérationnelle des Courses
France Galop

11:15 a.m.

Round table Discussion

National legislation and its comparison with other European realities.
Prospects for the near future.

Moderator Brant Dunshea

British Horseracing Authority (BHA)
CEO

Featuring:
Alexandra Courela
Henri Pouret
Kristina Olander (Head of Integrity & Licensing da ATG).

12:30 p.m.

Lunch

2:30 p.m.

TALKS

Territorial and non-territorial betting in Portugal:
Present and future prospects.

Speaker to be a confirmed
3:15 p.m.

TALKS

Taking your first steps in the world of horse betting:
common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Speaker Martin Purbrick

IFHA Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Crime
Chair

Orador Brant Dunshea

Chief Executive Officer
British Horseracing Authority

4:00 p.m.

Coffee break

4:30 p.m.

Round table Discussion

The future of horse racing betting:
The main challenges for the international community.

Moderator Paull Khan

European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation
CEO

Featuring:
Brant Dunshea
Henri Pouret
Martin Purbrick
Susannah Gill (Executive Director of LIRG and former Director of UK Tote Group).

Orador Dr. Paull Khan

Chief Executive Officers
European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation

8:30 a.m.

FUNDAÇÃO
ANTÓNIO CUPERTINO MIRANDA

TALKS

Portuguese legislation on horse racing betting:
Current perspective.

Speaker Alexandra Courela

Abreu Advogados
Partner

9:15 a.m.

TALKS

Stakeholders: A national perspective.

Speaker to be a confirmed
10:00 a.m.

Coffee break

10:30 a.m.

TALKS

International legislation on horse betting:
The French example.

Speaker Henri Pouret

Deputy CEO
France Galop

11:15 a.m.
Round table Discussion

National legislation and its comparison with other European realities. Prospects for the near future.

Moderator Brant Dunshea

British Horseracing Authority
CEO

Featuring:
Alexandra Courela
Henri Pouret
Kristina Olander (Head of Integrity & Licensing da ATG).

12:30 p.m.

Lunch

2:30 p.m.

TALKS

Territorial and non-territorial betting in Portugal:
Present and future prospects.

Speaker to be a confirmed
3:15 p.m.

TALKS

Taking your first steps in the world of horse betting:
Common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Speaker Martin Purbrick

IFHA Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Crime
Chair

4:00 p.m.

Coffee break

4:30 p.m.
Round table Discussion

The future of horse racing betting:
The main challenges for the international community.

Moderator Paull Khan

European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation
CEO

Featuring:
Brant Dunshea
Henri Pouret
Martin Purbrick
Susannah Gill (Executive Director of LIRG and former Director of UK Tote Group).

Patrocinios
Speakers
Alexandra Courela

Abreu Advogados
Partner

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Brant Dunshea

British Horseracing Authority (BHA)
CEO

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Henri Pouret

Deputy CEO
France Galop

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Kristina Olander

Head of Integrity & Licensing
ATG

find out more
Martin Purbrick

IFHA Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Crimes
Chair

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Paull Khan

European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation
CEO

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Susannah Gill
Executive Director
LIRG
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Speakers
Alexandra Courela

Abreu Advogados
Partner

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Brant Dunshea

British Horseracing Authority (BHA)
CEO

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Henri Pouret

Deputy CEO
France Galop

find out more
Kristina Olander

Head of Integrity & Licensing
ATG

find out more
Martin Purbrick

IFHA Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Crime
Chair

find out more
Paull Khan

European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation
CEO

find out more
Susannah Gill

Executive Director
LIRG

find out more

SUMMIT 2026

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Alexandra Courela

Partner at Abreu Advogados, where she heads the firm’s Tax Law practice, with a focus on international clients and crypto-assets.
She also specialises in the taxation of the digital economy, including crypto-assets and the online gaming sector.

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Brant Dunshea

Chief Executive Officer of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), having assumed leadership of British racing after several years as Regulatory Director. With a background in Sports Law, his career has been built in Australia and the United Kingdom, specialising in compliance and integrity.
He is responsible for the sector’s sustainability strategy and for the modernisation of animal welfare regulations in racing. He is also recognised for his technical expertise in managing complex regulatory frameworks and raceday operations at elite racecourses.

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Henri Pouret

Acting Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of France Galop, with extensive experience in the operational management of horse racing. He holds senior international leadership roles as Chair of the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation (EMHF) and Vice-Chair of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA).
His expertise focuses on technical regulation, sports integrity and the harmonisation of international racing rules. He is recognised as one of the most influential figures in institutional strategy and in the development of animal welfare standards within the horseracing industry.

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Kristina Olander

Responsible for ensuring transparency and legal compliance within Sweden’s main betting operator. Her career is focused on gambling market regulation and consumer protection, acting as a key link between the organisation and state regulators. She is a specialist in the prevention of race-fixing and the implementation of strict Responsible Gambling policies.
On the international stage, she represents Sweden in the harmonisation of integrity and safety standards within the horse racing sector.

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Martin Purbrick

Chair of the IFHA Anti-Illegal Betting Council and former Director of Integrity at the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
With a strong background in the Hong Kong Police Force, he is a global expert in combating organised crime, money laundering, and corruption in sport.

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Paull Khan

A respected executive in the world of horse racing, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation (EMHF).
He is also a member of the Executive Council of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), representing developing racing nations in the Euro-Mediterranean region.

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Susannah Gill

Susannah Gill is the Chief Executive of LIRG and former Director at the UK Tote Group, with extensive experience in public affairs and betting strategy. She is a strong advocate for diversity in sport and previously chaired the BHA steering group on inclusion and equality.
Beyond her corporate influence, she is an elite marathon runner and world record holder, applying the same discipline to the management of major independent racecourses.
She currently coordinates the institutional strategy of iconic venues such as Ascot, Goodwood, and York.