Bren O'Brien
Total 642 Posts
MIXI's Pointsbet play gets Canadian nod
MIXI’s intended takeover of Australian bookmaker PointsBet has cleared another regulatory hurdle, with Canadian authorities offering no objection to the $400 million acquisition by the Japanese company.
Pro punters ‘kneecapped’ but owners and breeders boosted by Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill
Professional punters in the United States are tipping the end of their profession with a major change in tax obligations.
ACMA’s offshore headache – As Australian wagering declines, the grey market continues to boom
The Australian federal government is well aware of the threat posed by unregulated overseas gambling operators, but as Bren O’Brien discusses, the federal body charged with policing the issue remains largely powerless to stop the flow of money.
Deep Field’s legacy rolls on with Hong Kong record
The progeny of Australian sire Deep Field continues to rewrite the record books in Hong Kong.
Sportsbet fined $92,500 for marketing to excluded customers
The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission has fined Sportsbet $92,500 over SMS marketing breaches involving more than 150 customers.
Run The Numbers – The stats that matter on the 57 Australian Group 1 winners of 2024/25
As Australia’s busiest Group 1 racing season came to a close, Tashi became the 57th individual horse to win an elite race in 2024/25, a list which also features 30 trainers and 33 different jockeys. This week’s Run The Numbers breaks down all the key figures.
Greyhound administrator Heath joins Racing Queensland board
The Queensland government has appointed a new director to the Racing Queensland (RQ) board.