The Pari Mutuel Urbain has announced a major investment in its computer systems to protect punters from new cyber threats.
The Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) yesterday unveiled an ambitious plan to modernize its technological infrastructure, particularly focused on securing its online betting platform, including the popular Quinté+ and Tiercé games.
This announcement comes at a time when online gaming platforms are facing a resurgence in hacking attempts. The PMU, which handles billions of euros in bets on French horse racing each year, aims to reassure its approximately 600,000 active clients.
"The trust of our punters is our absolute priority," the PMU's technical director declared during a press conference. "We are investing heavily in advanced encryption systems and reinforced authentication protocols to guarantee the integrity of every bet placed."
The modernization work is expected to span eighteen months. During this period, some features may be temporarily unavailable. The PMU emphasized that punters' funds remain perfectly secure and that withdrawal operations will function normally.
This initiative is part of a broader modernization effort in the French horse racing sector, which seeks to attract a younger clientele while preserving the loyalty of traditional punters. The races at Chantilly, Deauville, and Longchamp remain the unmissable highlights of the season.
This announcement comes at a time when online gaming platforms are facing a resurgence in hacking attempts. The PMU, which handles billions of euros in bets on French horse racing each year, aims to reassure its approximately 600,000 active clients.
"The trust of our punters is our absolute priority," the PMU's technical director declared during a press conference. "We are investing heavily in advanced encryption systems and reinforced authentication protocols to guarantee the integrity of every bet placed."
The modernization work is expected to span eighteen months. During this period, some features may be temporarily unavailable. The PMU emphasized that punters' funds remain perfectly secure and that withdrawal operations will function normally.
This initiative is part of a broader modernization effort in the French horse racing sector, which seeks to attract a younger clientele while preserving the loyalty of traditional punters. The races at Chantilly, Deauville, and Longchamp remain the unmissable highlights of the season.
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Source: La Nouvelle République
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