Flutter exits India after bill kills legalised online gambling

Flutter has beat a hasty retreat from India, halting its operations in the world’s most populated nation after the sudden passage of legislation banning online gambling.

‘We’ve come a long way’ – Tabcorp’s fortunes turn around on Victorian deal and leaner model

Tabcorp has turned around its financial fortunes, bouncing back from a $1.4 billion loss last year into profit in the first year of Gillon McLachlan's tenure as chief executive.

A chapter closes on the wild west legend of Meningoort

The recent death of Jock McArthur, a former steeplechase jockey, raconteur, and the man behind the infamous and short-lived Meningoort Cup, held special significance for Matt Stewart.

Four charged over Brownlow Medal betting

Victoria Police's Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit has charged four men with offences linked to wagering on the outcome of the AFL’s Brownlow Medal count.

Express start for Captivant colt

A two-year-old colt by Kia Ora's Group 1-winning first season sire Captivant has displayed a glimpse of early talent by stylishly winning a barrier trial in New Zealand on Tuesday.

Outside the bubble: Hazzard appointment defended by NSW Racing Minister

The fact that former MP Brad Hazzard, who will lead the review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act, wasn’t a regular racegoer is seen as a positive by the man who appointed him, NSW Racing Minister David Harris.

New York wagering authority waives rule for ‘coupled’ runners

A US wagering regulator has approved the relaxation of a racing rule that required entries be bracketed for betting purposes in instances of common ownership or trainers.
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