Bren O'Brien
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King Kanga – Rebels win out in battle of MRC
John Kanga has won out in his battle to become the Melbourne Racing Club’s new chairman.
“It's been under-invested for decades” - Entain windfall can’t mask old problems for NZ racing
New Zealand racing has been on a tear since the deal between Entain and TAB NZ was announced in May last year, but some very public “on-track” issues have highlighted the significant infrastructure challenges that need to be resolved.
Run The Numbers – James Cummings’ fast 50
Broadsiding’s victory on Saturday was not only his trainer’s third Golden Rose success, it represented James Cummings’ 50th Group 1 win overall, something only 14 trainers in Australian history have achieved. This week’s Run The Numbers breaks down the trainer’s stats in elite races.
After the gold rush – Punterstech sees opportunity in a wagering industry in flux
The post-pandemic wagering bubble may have burst, but wagering services provider Punterstech says the new bookmakers launched on its platform are booming.
Rosehill inquiry gets extension, extra hearing day likely
There is likely to be an additional session of public hearings by the Rosehill parliamentary Select Committee, which has also sought and received an extension on its reporting date.
Flutter targets massive global growth strategy in $370 billion market
Sportsbet’s parent company, Flutter, expects the global regulated gaming and wagering market to grow to $370 billion in the next three years and has targeted a major share of that growth.
Five battle for three seats – Voting process opens as BRC announces positive financial result
Voting has opened Brisbane Racing Club’s board elections, as the club announced a small profit and record revenue for the 2023/24 financial year.