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Global outage hits major wagering companies
Australia’s leading wagering companies have been caught up in a global outage which has also crippled banking, media, retail and airlines.
Group 1 winner Prowess set to sell through Gavelhouse Plus
Vinery Stud Stakes winner Prowess has become the latest star mare set to be auctioned in an online sale ahead of the breeding season.
In Flight follows a Proven path for Hunter Valley breeder and leading syndicator
In Flight has been one of the shining lights of winter racing in Sydney, continuing a profitable relationship between Goodwood Farm’s Kerrie Tibbey and Proven Thoroughbreds.
PulseBet ad withdrawn over objectification complaint
Two corporate bookmakers have been forced to remove advertisements, which were found to have breached the advertising industry code of ethics.
Waterhouse gets first crack at Rosehill parliamentary committee
Trainers Gai Waterhouse and John O’Shea will be the first two people to speak before the Parliamentary Committee into the proposal to close, redevelop and sell off Rosehill racecourse.
From God’s Carpet to plastic fantastic – The curious place of synthetic surfaces in Australian racing
A winter wet spell on the eastern seaboard has shone a light on the virtues, or otherwise, of synthetic tracks in Australian racing. But 20 years after their widespread introduction, their future role as a racing surface of meaning remains uncertain.
Senet legal column - Can WSPs promote and market the Olympics in gambling advertising?
Our latest column from wagering law experts Senet, explores the role of Australia’s WSPs when it comes to offering markets on the upcoming Paris Olympics.