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‘A concerning culture’ - Regulator blasts bookmaker over code of conduct breaches

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has fined online bookmaker QuestBet for a failure to comply with gambling harm minimisation obligations.

Run The Numbers – Banking a book to start your stud career

With the breeding season only weeks away and more than 20 stallions set to make their debuts at stud in Australia, this week’s Run The Numbers looks at what size book is best in a first season.

Maranoa Charlie an Arqana success story for Australian Peter Maher

Australian Peter Maher is back at Deauville at Arqana's August Sale this week looking for his next success story.

'Stark absurdity' – Esplin blasts NSW racing review’s funding blind spot

Key NSW thoroughbred industry figures have been left angered by Racing Minister David Harris's decision to exclude an evaluation of how the sport is funded from a key government review to be conducted by former MP Brad Hazzard.

Rowe On Monday - A Japanese Everest shot, Bobbin’s UK plans on hold for Duke, and Godolphin’s new era starts well

In today’s Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe reveals an emerging Australian-bred, Japanese-based sprinter might be on his way to The Everest, Andrew Bobbin has knocked back Cheltenham plans for his star jumper Duke Of Bedford, for now, and Godolphin's new era begins well.

Three straight Scobies for Shinn

Blake Shinn continues to build on his extraordinary success since his return from Hong Kong three years ago, claiming his third straight Scobie Breasley Medal, and fourth overall, at the 2025 Victorian Racing Awards.

MIXI ups PointsBet play to $420 million

MIXI has upped its bid for PointsBet to $1.25 per share, valuing it at over $420 million, determined to see off the entreaties of betr for the publicly listed wagering company.
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