Straight Talk – Queensland shake-up, Leilani Lodge for Gai and Adrian, imports make tough buying and more wagering changes?
This week on Straight Talk, we explore the fallout from the resignation of Kim Kelly, major industry shifts including the Waterhouse-Bott move to Leilani Lodge and Racing NSW’s Sleip App trial alongside fresh economic data, bloodstock market pressures, and growing scrutiny of gambling regulation and wagering compliance.
Welcome to the latest edition of Straight Talk with Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe from The Straight, brought to you by our sponsors Inglis and Darley.
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This episode covers Kim Kelly’s resignation from Queensland’s integrity body and the resulting debate about racing governance, the Leilani Lodge move by Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, Racing NSW regaining Crown land comtrol, and a trial of the Sleip tracking platform.
We also review new economic reports showing racing’s value in Victoria and Queensland, challenges in the international bloodstock market and Magic Millions’ sale timing change.
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This episode also discusses major wagering topics including proposed national gambling regulation, inducement bans, and recent industry fines.
All that and more, right here on Straight Talk — brought to you by Inglis and Darley.
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