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Entain’s Australian fortunes take an upward turn
Signs are strong for growth returning to the Australian wagering industry after Entain, the global company which owns the Ladbrokes and Neds brands, reported that its fortunes are on an upward trajectory.
‘Labour in vain?’ - Victoria faces reality of being jumps racing’s last bastion
As the Victorian jumps season nears its end, and New Zealand puts the format under review, Matt Stewart reflects on Racing Victoria being the exception rather than the rule.
Racing NSW board of directors did not pre-approve $6m Tabcorp lawsuit
Racing NSW’s legal action against Tabcorp was launched without the prior approval of its board, the Rosehill Select Committee was told by director Garry Charny.
Run The Numbers – The long and the short of stallions
Does a stallion’s height really impact its prospects at stud? This week’s Run The Numbers examines Australia’s leading sires and their recorded heights to see if bigger really is better.
Gambling ad reforms go to Labor party room
The federal government’s reforms to wagering advertising are gathering pace with Communications Minister Michelle Rowland presenting details of the proposed changes to her fellow Labor MPs on Monday.
‘Cheats, liars, undesirables and cowards’: V’landys blasts critics and ‘wealthy breeders’ at Rosehill inquiry
Racing NSW boss Peter V'landys has taken aim at his critics during a heated and sometimes explosive NSW parliamentary hearing into the sale of Rosehill.
$1.6 billion or $23 billion - what is Rosehill actually worth?
A long-term redevelopment of Rosehill could be worth as much as $23 billion to the Australian Turf Club but an immediate sale would only generate $1.6 billion, a NSW parliamentary inquiry has been told.