Gill-conceived - Chase for RV chairman misses its mark as new board takes shape

Two new directors will join the Racing Victoria board but former AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan won’t be one of them.

Frankel filly leads the way at Great Southern

Foals by leading sires Frankel and I Am Invincible topped the opening day of the Inglis Great Southern Sale in Melbourne.

“These failures undermine the integrity and safety of the industry” – Tabcorp cops $370,000 fine over underage gambling

Tabcorp will pay over $370,000 after pleading guilty to allowing a minor to gamble across 13 different Melbourne venues.

Flood concerns prompt Council questions on Sandown project

A local council says the Sandown Racecourse Advisory Committee should seek updated flood management plans before making a decision on its future.

$1.3 million Zoustar share values Widden star at $78 million

A 1.6 per cent share offered by Qatar Bloodstock in Widden Stud’s champion sire Zoustar was purchased for $1.3 million by Julia Ritchie’s Bangaloe Stud during an Inglis online auction.

Betr times ahead as BlueBet sees blue sky ahead of buyout

As Bluebet nears its July 1 acquisition of betr, the corporate bookmaker has reported year-on-year growth in turnover and net win and confirmed the makeup of its new board.

Point of Consumption – The gift that keeps on giving, according to the Queensland treasurer

The Queensland budget has predicted that receipts from wagering taxes powered by its 20 per cent Point Of Consumption Tax will defy a national trend and exceed expectations by $82 million over the next four years.
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