Bren O'Brien
Total 342 Posts
Entain cedes Australian market share as global wagering challenges mount
Entain expects its New Zealand deal will drive growth for the business despite its Australian brands Ladbrokes and Neds losing market share in 2023.
‘Disgruntled and disappointed’ – Trainers and owners left out of pocket from Gold Coast track debacle
Racing Queensland has rejected a proposal that connections be compensated for the sub-par racing surface presented at Saturday’s feature $2 million Gold Coast race meeting.
Run The Numbers – The hole in the Australian yearling market
The Australian yearling market has taken a backward step in 2024, but what is driving the $15.8 million year-on-year drop in investment to this point of the sales season?
Auction-based bookie Combet closes down
Combet, the auction-based bookmaker which attempted to shake up the Australian betting model, has closed after 18 months, with account holders set to be returned their money.
AUSTRAC launches enforcement investigation into Bet365
Bet365 is the latest corporate bookmaker to come under an enforcement investigation regulator AUSTRAC.
Greg Nichols’ departure leaves three seats to fill on Racing Victoria board
A third vacancy is set to appear on the Racing Victoria board with Greg Nichols to leave at the end of March.
Chris Waller versus legends TJ and Bart at 50
Champion trainer Chris Waller marked a milestone this week with his 50th birthday. How does his incredible haul of 156 Group 1 wins compare to that of legends of the turf Tommy Smith and Bart Cummings? Quite favourably it would appear.