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Racing and wagering in a scramble to assess impacts of new gambling laws
While initial reports suggest that new gambling laws passed by the federal parliament this week could result in a 10 per cent drop in racing turnover alone, both the racing and wagering industry admit they are uncertain of the precise impact of the changes.
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Done deal – Wagering reforms pass through parliament
Bipartisan support from Labor and the Coalition ensured major changes to Australia’s gambling laws have passed through both houses of parliament, more than three years after a key report urged urgent reforms to better regulate the wagering industry.
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Straight Talk – Wagering reform, bloodstock booms and Michael Guerin on NZ racing’s moment at the crossroads
This week on Straight Talk, Australia gets its wagering reforms, Tony Santic looks to a change of pace, a boom in yearling prices in Europe, plus a feature interview with New Zealand journalist and broadcaster Michael Guerin.
Watch: The Straight Explains – Wagering advertising law changes
In the latest The Straight Explains, Bren O’Brien breaks down Australia’s landmark gambling advertising reforms, which are expected to become law this week.
🔒 🔒 A Geelong-term view: Victorian club targets land-use strategy for bold racecourse property improvements
Geelong Racing Club is aiming to transform an underused part of its racecourse into a potential source of long-term funding, while delivering new sporting, residential and community opportunities for Victoria’s second-biggest city.
Straight Talk – RQ’s CEO search, a hot US bloodstock market, Sam Pritchard-Gordon on Cornerstone Stud, plus the latest on wagering reform
This week on Straight Talk, Racing Queensland’s CEO search, Western Australia’s funding review, a buoyant global bloodstock market, ownership and stud changes and gambling reform momentum.
