Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Gambling ad trouble for Hubbl as Kayo breach blamed on bug

Broadcaster Kayo and parent company Hubbl have been ordered to undertake an internal audit or face multi-million-dollar fines after breaching bans on gambling advertisements.

Global racing platform to emerge from new media alliance

A global 24-hour racing broadcast platform is poised to bring Australian racing to a greater audience and more international racing to Australians following a media rights alliance between Tabcorp and three key global partners.

Hirst feelings – Outgoing RV chairman fires one last shot at Munz

Departing Racing Victoria chairman Mike Hirst has fired one last shot at TROA chairman Jonathan Munz, accusing him of “appalling behaviour” while defending the achievements of the RV board in his time a director.

Run The Numbers – A Rock-solid legacy from Australia to Ascot

Fastnet Rock is having a record-breaking season as a broodmare sire in Australia, while at Royal Ascot the progeny of his daughters continue to achieve what their damsire was never given the chance to do.

Victorian feud to roll on as Munz’s keeps his target on board

The prolonged disquiet in Victorian racing will continue despite the appointment of Tim Eddy as Chairman of Racing Victoria, with TROA chairman Jonathan Munz vowing to continue his campaign for change.

$1 million a week – Australia’s training duopoly raking in record rates of prize money

Australia’s two biggest stables are banking an average of over $1 million a week in prize money with Chris Waller set to become the first trainer to surpass $50 million in a season this weekend.

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.
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