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Foxcatcher to live on after Pointsbet acquisition
Pointsbet has acquired wagering content and betting platform Foxcatcher, as consolidation of the wagering industry in Australia continues.
NSW dodges Point Of Consumption tax rise, for now
New South Wales treasurer Daniel Mookhey has not included an increase in Point Of Consumption Tax in his 2024/25 state budget, with a decision on any new tax regime delayed until after the review of the state’s deal with Tabcorp.
Leading jockey Brett Prebble retires to concentrate on business interests
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Brett Prebble has quit the saddle after a career that made him a household name on racing’s world stage.
‘A rare thing’ – Andrew Rule on recapturing the remarkable story of Winx
Journalist Andrew Rule has always written brilliantly about the ordinary and the extraordinary. Writing about Winx, and having it turned into a feature film, is something else, he tells Matt Stewart.
A $182 million difference of opinion – Queensland wagering projections rubbished
Bullish projections on wagering tax revenue from the Queensland treasury have been rebuked by wagering and racing industry insiders, who say the state’s budget has overestimated revenue from Point Of Consumption tax by $182 million.
Gillon McLachlan at Tabcorp - His five biggest challenges
Gillon McLachlan will officially become Tabcorp chief executive and managing director on August 5. There will be a ‘to-do’ list a mile long, but a few key priorities at the top of that list, writes Bren O’Brien.
$1.5 mill Gill – Ex-AFL boss secures Tabcorp CEO role
Gillon McLachlan has been appointed as Tabcorp’s new chief executive and managing director, with a $1.5 million a year base salary for his role running the wagering giant.