Taxes and triple threats - Global gambling’s new certainty and its impact on world racing
The tide of gambling taxes is rising globally, with British racing facing an existential triple threat while bettors in the United States are being targeted. Australia knows the script well, but what does it mean for the future of racing? Bren O’Brien investigates.
NZ industry mourns apprentice Hailey
Apprentice jockey Ngakau Hailey has been killed in a dirtbike accident in Hamilton, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has confirmed.
Racing Victoria sustains prize money, boosts features and maidens amid ‘realignment’
Australia’s two biggest turnover races, the Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate, have had their purses boosted to record levels, while Racing Victoria has also heavily invested in maidens as it realigns its prize money priorities.
Peter McGauran resigns from ATC amid Rosehill fallout
Australian Turf Club chairman Peter McGauran has resigned his position with the board following the fallout from the failed proposal to sell Rosehill racecourse.
Too Darn Hot closes in on $10 million milestone
Darley’s Too Darn Hot continues to close in on becoming just the second second-season sire in Australia history to bank over $10 million in progeny earnings, with an 82nd racetrack success of the Australian season.
UK, Ireland punters at centre of Flutter cyber attack
UK and Ireland-based customers of Flutter Entertainment's Betfair and Paddy Power wagering brands have been hit hardest by data breaches.
Online casinos in Curacao prosecutor’s crosshairs
The public prosecutor has reached an out-of-court settlement with all but one online casino operator based in Curacao that failed to conduct verification checks.