Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Wagering and media the focus as McLachlan rings Tabcorp changes

Three new executives have been appointed to help guide Gillon McLachlan’s plans to revive the fortunes of once mighty wagering giant, Tabcorp.

Treasurer targets gambling industry, axing key tax credit

The wagering industry claims it was blindsided by a decision by the federal government to remove its access to a key research and development tax credit.

Charny and Crismale have Racing NSW board terms extended

NSW Racing Minister David Harris has preserved the status quo of the Racing NSW board by extending the terms of directors Michael Crismale and Garry Charny.

The $63 million question - Victoria slashes expectations on POCT-related revenue again

The Victorian government's initial projections on raising the Point Of Consumption Tax were for revenue of $462 million in the first year. The actual number will be $63 million less than that, causing headaches for a racing industry that now gets half of POCT proceeds.

Run The Numbers - The state(s) of the nation

The recent release of the Racing Australia Fact Book allows us to compare the role Australia’s six states and two territories play in the national thoroughbred landscape. This week’s Run The Numbers looks at each state’s contribution.

Entain to front Federal Court over allegations of “serious and systemic non-compliance”

One of Australia’s biggest wagering companies could face significant penalties over allegations of non-compliance with Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.

‘A huge opportunity’ - Can racing rise on the back of the global crypto surge?

A leading crypto-gambling expert and one of Australia’s most prominent wagering figures of the past decade both see the potential of crypto-based wagering on horse racing.
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