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253 words - How the NSW government responded to Rosehill parliamentary inquiry recommendations
The NSW government’s brief official response to the Rosehill Select Committee has included support for a review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act and for changes in ministerial diary disclosures.
Straight Shorts - Thursday March 6 - RSN sale speculation, Entain results, Rosehill response due, BlueBet continues PointsBet chase, OTI after NZ riches
In today's Straight Shorts, the future ownership of radio station RSN remains uncertain. a NSW government response to a Select Committee inquiry into the future of Rosehill is due today and BlueBet insists its offer for PointsBet is the best one for shareholders.
Premier position - Colts and fresh investment help re-establish Victoria’s sale in auction pecking order
The Melbourne Premier Sale bucked the overall trend of the yearling market, with the diversity of the buying bench and the catalogue credited with helping Victoria’s sole live yearling auction for the year improve its metrics on 2024.
NSW government to review Thoroughbred Racing Act as Rosehill deadline nears
The legislative structure of the Act which governs NSW racing will be reviewed as the Minns government adopts a key recommendation of the Select Committee into the sale of Rosehill.
Straight Shorts - Wednesday March 5 - Downward trend continues for Sportsbet, Millions sale and SE Qld racing postponed, All-Star Mile field, favourite bypasses Adelaide Cup
In today's Straight Shorts, parent company Flutter says increased taxes and regulatory costs continue to impact Sportsbet's wagering revenue. In bloodstock, Magic Millions has rescheduled its March Yearling Sale while racing has been suspended in southeast Queensland because of Cyclone Alfred.
Private Capital - Canberra racing’s master plan progresses despite government reluctance
The Canberra Racing Club will pivot to a well-advanced contingency plan and press ahead with a Thoroughbred Park redevelopment.
Betfair’s commission creep increases pressure on punters and turnover
A small increase in the commission exchange punters pay on their winning bets is indicative of a much larger issue for customers, who are paying the price for the additional shackles being put on the wagering industry.