Bren O'Brien
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PRAs ready to deal with bookies over product fees
The downward pressure on wagering in racing is forcing Principal Racing Authorities to consider revising the amount they charge bookmakers to bet on their product.
Run The Numbers – Yulong’s ambitions on track
Via Sistina’s outstanding victory in the Group 1 Winx Stakes added another chapter to the Yulong story, the fifth time its green and white colours have been carried to victory in an elite Australian race. This week’s Run The Numbers looks at its burgeoning influence as a successful owner.
Network Ten breached, warned over gambling ads during football
Network Ten has been found to have breached gambling advertising rules by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) over ads broadcast on streaming service 10 Play during football matches.
‘Heartbreaking’ Ballarat conclusion to form part of jumps review
The death of three horses plus a serious head injury to jockey Lee Horner has placed a focus on the safety of jumps racing as the season in Victoria concluded at Ballarat on Sunday.
MRC Committee stoush intensifies as major players condemn Caulfield revamp
Undeterred by the condemnation of the remaining nine members of the Melbourne Racing Club Committee, renegade MRC board member John Kanga has continued to court support for a board spill.
Tabcorp cops $4.6 million fine over responsible gambling failures
Tabcorp has been fined $4.6 million by the Victorian gambling regulator for breaches of its responsible gambling approach.
'The people responsible need to be sacked' - McKenna and Legh back John Kanga’s MRC board spill
Two of Victoria’s most powerful owners have united behind Melbourne Racing Club committee member John Kanga’s push for the board to be spilled and the Club to abandon both its Caulfield masterplan and the potential sale of Sandown.