Warwick Barr

Total 217 Posts

PlayUp hit with record fine over illegal advertising

Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court has issued a record $586,000 fine to online firm PlayUp for illegal betting ad infringements.

Bookmaker Star Sports harbours on-course ambitions after Australian launch

Uncertain times for the local wagering industry hamlet hasn't dissuaded UK bookmaker Star Sports from launching for the Australian market.

WA deal adds up to extended racing coverage on 7Plus platform

West Australian race meetings will reach a broader audience after the state’s thoroughbred industry and the Seven Network agreed to a broadcast partnership.

Fortuna favours the brave in NZ filly’s Quezette Stakes bid

New Zealand filly Bellatrix Star will be the latest example of how trainer Mark Walker is approaching life as a trans-Tasman trainer when she runs in the Quezette Stakes.

New lessons learned as racing goes back to school

After reaching racing’s greatest heights as a jockey, Clare Lindop is making an impact as an educator of the next generation in her role with Racing SA.

Canberra redevelopment an ACT election issue as Greens ‘run hard against racing’

A proposed redevelopment of Canberra’s Thoroughbred Park has become an ACT election issue with the Greens continuing a campaign for the entire racecourse to be reclaimed for housing.

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.
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