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The glamour racing days won’t fund the 364-day-a-year industry
It may not have been surprising to anyone who has remotely paid attention to the federal government’s inquiry into Australia’s wagering industry, but the release of this week’s You Win Some, You Lose More report will send shockwaves reverberating across the gambling sector – and racing. There’s still a lot to play out – and... Read More
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The ceaseless march of the digital market
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‘It wasn’t the week the Aussies wanted’ – Royal Ascot 2023 in review
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