Warwick Barr

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No respite in wagering headwinds for corporate bookie Sportsbet

Sportsbet has suffered a 10 per cent decline in year-on-year revenue for the second quarter of 2024, parent company Flutter has revealed.

$1.6 billion or $23 billion - what is Rosehill actually worth?

A long-term redevelopment of Rosehill could be worth as much as $23 billion to the Australian Turf Club but an immediate sale would only generate $1.6 billion, a NSW parliamentary inquiry has been told.

NZ Group 1 star Prowess joins Yulong after trans-Tasman bidding war

Prowess, a Group 1 winner in Australia and New Zealand, has sold for $NZ1,452,500 million during a Gavelhouse.com auction.

NZ TAB chases new generation with launch of digital wagering option

Wagering company Entain has launched an online-only platform through its partnership with the New Zealand TAB that it hopes will appeal to a different customer base.

Chairman joins CEO in Melbourne Racing Club exit

Matt Cain will step down as Melbourne Racing Club chairman, ending his 15 years on the committee.

V’landys, McGauran and Waller scheduled to front Rosehill sale inquiry

Racing NSW chief executive Peter V’landys, Australian Turf Club chairman Peter McGauran and champion trainer Chris Waller will be key witnesses when an inquiry into the sale of Rosehill continues.

Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate attract renewed overseas interest

International entries have bounced back for the Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate with interest from overseas stables returning to pre-pandemic levels.
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