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Cash betting remains a money laundering concern for AUSTRAC

Cash may have once been king of Australian betting rings and TABs, but financial crimes regulator AUSTRAC said it represents a threat to the integrity of the wagering industry.

$94 million Randwick hotel project approved

The NSW government has given final approval for the construction of a 190-room hotel at the end of the Randwick straight.

Coolmore Classic winner Espiona to be auctioned in special virtual sale

Magic Millions will offer top sprinting mare Espiona for auction at a virtual sale on July 31, with the Group 1-winning daughter of Extreme Choice expected to attract international attention.

The five (seven) biggest priorities for the new Racing Victoria CEO

With the mission to find the new chief executive of Racing Victoria now on in earnest, Bren O’Brien looks at the five - well actually seven things - which should be at the top of the new boss’ to-do list.

Dog days - From best-ever to a departed CEO in a week

How did Greyhound Racing NSW go from proclaiming its best-ever year to the Racing Minister threatening to sack its board and its chief executive resigning in a week?

She Will Reign’s latest colt sells for $1.9 million

Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign continues to make headlines with her Kizuna colt foal selling for AU$1.9 million in Japan.

Sportsbet spreads South Australian racing sponsorship hold

Three South Australian clubs have secured Sportsbet sponsorship as the bookmaker continues to invest heavily in racing in the state.
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