What a mesh! Plans for September resumption at Eagle Farm

Racing Queensland and the Brisbane Racing Club have set a timeline for a return to racing at Eagle Farm of September 14 amid concerns for a section of the racetrack that causes horses to shy at a construction site.

Political storm erupts over wagering ad reform

Leaked plans for the reform of gambling advertising have prompted a political furore, with crossbenchers deriding Communications Minister Michelle Rowland’s reported proposals as a "cop-out" and "half-arsed", "weak policy making".

TABtouch renews long-term deal with WA racing industry

TABtouch and Perth Racing have agreed to a new five-year deal that builds on a long-standing partnership between the wagering company and the principal club.

Run The Numbers – The not-so slow death of the Australian tote

At the start of the 2000s, totalisator betting made up 85 per cent of turnover on thoroughbred racing. Now it is 16 per cent and falling fast. So what happened? Run The Numbers explores the decline.

Racing Victoria identifies its candidates for CEO role

Racing Victoria has started interviewing a shortlist of candidates for its chief executive position.

Crocs, bull sharks, oil and sand – The Darwin difference

Training at Darwin’s Fannie Bay has its fair share of unique challenges but legendary horseman Gary Clarke tells Matt Stewart ahead of Monday’s Darwin Cup that he wouldn’t be anywhere else.

BlueBet eyes further growth, expansion and new brand after Betr merger

Strong quarterly results ahead of its merger with Betr has BlueBet bullish about its future and ambitious about acquisitions
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