Bren O'Brien
Total 342 Posts
Sportsbet growth lags behind Flutter’s global surge
A continued drop in wagering on racing led Sportsbet to a 7 per cent slump in revenue across 2023, parent company Flutter has revealed.
NT law changes put additional heat on corporate bookmakers
Bigger fines, stricter licensing requirements and a new Commissioner highlight the new Racing and Wagering Act to come in from July in Australia’s corporate bookmaking epicentre.
Run The Numbers – Yulong’s milestone stallion moment
If Yulong should develop into the stallion powerhouse that most people expect, Saturday’s Golden Slipper day at Rosehill will have proven a watershed moment for the breeding ambitions of Yuesheng Zhang.
‘All tip, no iceberg‘ – Latham launches extraordinary parliamentary attack on 'part-time' Peter V’landys
MP Mark Latham has told NSW Parliament that the state's thoroughbred racing industry "deserves better" in a stunning attack on Racing NSW's hierarchy.
Trackside betting – Formula 1’s delicate dance with global gambling
The close relationship between the booming sport of Formula 1 and a globally quasi-regulated betting sector creates some interesting challenges for Australian regulators.
Coolmore elects to send Paddington to New Zealand, not Australia
Four-time Group 1 winner Paddington will follow in the footsteps of former stars High Chaparral and Montjeu and stand at Windsor Park in New Zealand.
Changing times make WA TAB a hard sell
Does anybody want to buy the WA TAB? Not at the current price and in the current environment writes Bren O’Brien.