Bren O'Brien
Total 340 Posts
Foxcatcher to live on after Pointsbet acquisition
Pointsbet has acquired wagering content and betting platform Foxcatcher, as consolidation of the wagering industry in Australia continues.
NSW dodges Point Of Consumption tax rise, for now
New South Wales treasurer Daniel Mookhey has not included an increase in Point Of Consumption Tax in his 2024/25 state budget, with a decision on any new tax regime delayed until after the review of the state’s deal with Tabcorp.
A $182 million difference of opinion – Queensland wagering projections rubbished
Bullish projections on wagering tax revenue from the Queensland treasury have been rebuked by wagering and racing industry insiders, who say the state’s budget has overestimated revenue from Point Of Consumption tax by $182 million.
Gillon McLachlan at Tabcorp - His five biggest challenges
Gillon McLachlan will officially become Tabcorp chief executive and managing director on August 5. There will be a ‘to-do’ list a mile long, but a few key priorities at the top of that list, writes Bren O’Brien.
$1.5 mill Gill – Ex-AFL boss secures Tabcorp CEO role
Gillon McLachlan has been appointed as Tabcorp’s new chief executive and managing director, with a $1.5 million a year base salary for his role running the wagering giant.
Run The Numbers – Broadsiding making history
The JJ Atkins Stakes has unearthed some future stars of the track and Broadsiding’s win on Saturday, by the biggest margin in 24 years and the fastest time in 20 years, puts him right there among the best. This week’s Run the Numbers looks at just how rare a gem he really is.
‘A huge mistake’ - Munz warns against appointing Tim Eddy as Racing Victoria Chairman
Reports that existing board director Tim Eddy could be appointed as the new chairman of Racing Victoria has prompted a warning from TROA chairman Jonathan Munz.