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Bren O'Brien

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Fast and furious – Ladbrokes and Neds customers advised they are part of in-play legal case

The loss of $475 by one Ladbrokes and Neds customer has led to a class action against global wagering giant Entain, which is set to automatically include anyone who used the Fast Code live in-play betting service.

AdStop heads key wagering reform as bookies warn of offshore risk

New gambling advertising laws, including the wagering ads opt-out and increased restrictions on promotions, are expected to pass through federal parliament by the end of this week.

Run The Numbers – A proven ‘colonial’ formula

Both General Nediym and Snitzel were champion sprinters who became highly influential stallions. As this week’s Run The Numbers finds out, the combination of their bloodlines is now becoming one of Australia’s most successful on the track.

Anamoe anticipation – First-season flurry of names for freshman sires

Some of Australia's biggest training operations have secured early access to Anamoe's first crop, with the Darley resident dominating the list of named juveniles ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Anika Wells
Bookies to foot the bill as Australians given choice to opt out of online gambling advertising

Communications Minister Anika Wells has unveiled a shock policy switch to not only give Australians an option to block all online wagering advertising but to also make the betting industry pay for the measure.

Entain
Mediation continues ahead of landmark AUSTRAC Federal Court case against Entain

AUSTRAC and Entain's date in the Federal Court over alleged anti-money laundering breaches is far from certain, with mediation still continuing to resolve the matter.

Fernie fined, Batista disqualified over prohibited substance
Wagering reforms
Crackdown looms on ‘over-the-top’ inducements

Reform around the inducements that wagering companies can offer customers to continue betting are expected to be front and centre in amendments put forward to federal parliament next week.

Ladbrokes
An Entain resurgence: Australian wagering business rebounds under new strategy and leadership

Entain’s sweeping overhaul of its Australian wagering business is paying off, with the Ladbrokes and Neds owner posting double-digit revenue growth and market share gains after a turbulent period marked by regulatory scrutiny, executive change and a strategic reset.

Murphy named as Te Akau’s new NZ racing manager
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