Bren O'Brien
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Australia drags on Entain’s international growth, New Zealand surges on
As Entain’s online net gaming revenue grew 18 per cent in New Zealand over the past 12 months, it also fell 7 per cent in Australia. Managing those contrasting situations presents an interesting challenge for interim Entain Australia and New Zealand chief executive Andrew Vouris.
Racing NSW stewards charge Latham over ATC clash
Independent NSW MP Mark Latham will face a Racing NSW stewards' hearing over his heated clash with Australian Turf Club executive Steve McMahon.
Run The Numbers – Banking a book to start your stud career
With the breeding season only weeks away and more than 20 stallions set to make their debuts at stud in Australia, this week’s Run The Numbers looks at what size book is best in a first season.
'Stark absurdity' – Esplin blasts NSW racing review’s funding blind spot
Key NSW thoroughbred industry figures have been left angered by Racing Minister David Harris's decision to exclude an evaluation of how the sport is funded from a key government review to be conducted by former MP Brad Hazzard.
Comment – Tasmania's ‘line in the sand’ a brutal reminder of racing’s place in politics
If thoroughbred racing thinks its future is safe from the fickle nature of politics, then the extraordinary about-face from Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff on the future of greyhound racing should be a wake-up call, writes Bren O'Brien.
Dogs' days numbered - Tasmanian government to pull rug out from greyhound racing
Tasmania’s greyhound industry is set to fall victim to the state’s political crisis, with the Liberal government's backing for the sport to be withdrawn by 2029.
MIXI ups PointsBet play to $420 million
MIXI has upped its bid for PointsBet to $1.25 per share, valuing it at over $420 million, determined to see off the entreaties of betr for the publicly listed wagering company.