Bren O'Brien
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‘Largely on track' - PointsBet stays positive despite market reaction and turnover drop
PointsBet Group CEO Sam Swannell insists the company’s profit plans remain on track, but the share market reacted strongly to the ASX-listed bookmaker's latest quarterly earnings report.
Racing reprieve for Kalgoorlie as state government steps in
Kalgoorlie’s 2025 racing season has been salvaged after a $261,000 grant from the Western Australian government has allowed the race club to get access to water for the time being.
Huge spring carnival delivers betr into profitability ahead of schedule
Betr is looking to double its market share to 10 per cent after strong quarterly results confirmed the betting company is in rude health following its merger with BlueBet.
Olympics crunch a cloud for Racing Queensland as Jason Scott hints at motivations for leaving
Jason Scott has detailed the reasoning behind his decision to leave his role as Racing Queensland CEO, while hinting at a possible funding crisis facing racing in the state in the run up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.
‘End this charade now’ – ATC members’ group demands Rosehill sale strategy exit and petitions for McGauran’s removal
Peter McGauran’s future as Australian Turf Club (ATC) chairman could be put to a member vote just weeks before he is set to present the final case for the sale of Rosehill racecourse in April.
Train stop - NSW government to stop gambling ads on public transport
Gambling advertising is set to be banned on all public transport in NSW.
The great consolidation myth – Why the number of corporate bookmakers in Australia hasn’t changed
Despite a significant downturn in turnover and greater taxation and regulation, there are still around 100 online bookies in Australia. Bren O’Brien dives into why the ‘great consolidation’ of corporate bookmakers hasn’t occurred.