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Early shopping – Bookie fills pre-raceday void
Tabcorp’s decision to abandon its pre-raceday service for betting markets on non-metropolitan meetings has provided a window of opportunity for another bookmaker.
Straight Shorts - Thursday June 5 - Ka Ying Rising camp teams up with HKJC for Everest, key ATC appointment, SA expected to meet betting tax budget, Ready2Race entries open
In today's Straight Shorts, Hong Kong champion Ka Ying Rising set for Everest slot, new general manager of Australian Turf Club racecourses, Sputh Australia budgets for growth in wagering tax receipts and entries are open for Inglis' Ready2Race Sale.
CEO Dean Shannon to leave Entain
Dean Shannon has resigned as chief executive of Entain's Australasian arm and he will depart the global wagering firm at the end of June.
Better late than never - ‘jumpy’ TAB website sees return of delayed Sky feed
Tabcorp has confirmed it is investigating ways to return a low latency Sky Racing feed on its website after removing it due to technical issues.
‘It's a faceless game’ - Punters urge changes to reinvigorate racing
As wagering on Australian racing continues to plummet, some of those who make a living through betting on it are urging a major change to how it is being promoted.
Straight Shorts - Wednesday June 4 - Spicy result in Fred Best, bookies pay out on wrong numbers, Observer impressive at Sandown, BetMakers moves into Vegas
In today's Straight Shorts, three-year-old Justify filly Spicy Martini books a Stradbroke berth, Doomben placings mix-up impacts bookmakers, Godolphin youngster blitzes Sandown rivals and Las Vegas is calling Australian technology firm BetMakers.
Racing’s Rich Listers - some court the thoroughbred spotlight, others shun it
With a reputation as the Sport of Kings, wealth and racing often go hand in hand. Among the top 200 wealthiest Australian people profiled in the recent Australian Financial Review Rich List is a host of racing identities who share a passion for the thoroughbred industry.