Bren O'Brien
Total 690 Posts
Ex-Health Minister Hazzard to conduct review into NSW racing
A five-month search for someone to head up a review into the legislation that governs thoroughbred racing in NSW has ended with the appointment of former MP Brad Hazzard.
Redacted – Public none-the-wiser after government meetings with gambling reformers and broadcasters
New federal Communications Minister Anika Wells met with gambling reform advocates and broadcasters over plans to shake up wagering advertising, but much of the detail has been redacted from the public record.
Punter’s $60 loss leads to $15,000 fine for CrossBet
Allowing a self-excluded punter to open a second account has cost corporate bookmaker CrossBet a $14,960 fine from the Northern Territory Wagering and Racing Commission, despite it identifying the issue within 24 hours.
Racing’s executive conveyor belt – How V’landys’ long tenure defies a national trend
Peter V’landys’ 21-and-a-half-year tenure as Racing NSW CEO stands in sharp contrast to the merry-go-round of executives through equivalent roles in other states. Bren O’Brien examines the implications of too much or too little change at the top.
Caulfield Guineas winner Griff lands in Tasmania
Caulfield Guineas-winning son of Trapeze Artist, Griff, will kick off his breeding career in Tasmania at Weona Park Stud, after a change of plan saw him on-sold.
Run The Numbers – The big blue change
The change of training strategies at Godolphin has precipitated the greatest movement of horses between stables in Australia since 2019. This week’s Run The Numbers breaks down which trainers have been the winners.
A hostile takeover – betr ups offer but PointsBet still not playing
Undeterred by an order which restrains betr from putting its full bidder statement in front of PointsBet shareholders, the Matthew Tripp-led bookmaker has increased its offer for its rival substantially, valuing the company at close to $450 million, only to again be rebuffed.