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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".

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.

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

PointsBet pursues ‘appropriate model’ as it pulls back on advertising

As it approaches full-year profitability, PointsBet has pivoted on the promotion and advertising of its betting products.

‘Decade of disruption’: Richard Freedman prefers Rosehill relocation to renovation

Richard Freedman has urged his fellow trainers to keep an open mind on the possibility of selling Rosehill but has closed his to the possibility of racing and redevelopment co-existing on the site.

Run The Numbers – Milestone moment for stakes-winning sire diversity

Although the number of active thoroughbred stallions in Australia may be on a significant decline, the 2023/24 season has seen a historically high number secure stakes success with their progeny.

The Payne of expectation – How Michelle’s Melbourne Cup changed everything

Michelle Payne, who retired from riding this week, was centre stage in one of the most remarkable moments in Australian racing history. The legacy of that Melbourne Cup win is still being felt, by Payne herself, those who are closest to her, and by a new generation of jockeys she has inspired.
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