TORQUAY PATRON ‘STUNNED’ AND READY TO RETIRE

A hard-working woman from Torquay says she’s recovering from the shock of recently winning $1.2 million on Keno, at Endeavour’s Bay Central Tavern. A Keno Classic 10 Spot entry, draw 306, drawn Sunday 15 May, was reported as winning a

LAST-MINUTE MELBOURNE CUP FUN-FACTS

Melbourne Cup 2020 – ‘Expert’ trivia, by ‘Melbourne Cup’ Max Hitchins Sure to impress customers as we approach Melbourne Cup Day next Tuesday, did you know:  The first 12 horses will win substantial money in the 2020 Melbourne Cup on

MELBOURNE CUP UPDATE: THE STAKES

Max Hitchins – known as Melbourne-Cup-Max – very likely knows more about the race that stops a nation than anyone else, including being able to quote the first, second and third place-getters in the past 100 Melbourne Cups.  He produces

PUBS AND PUNTERS SHARE EVEREST OWNERSHIP

Trailblazing a new era in racing and engagement, miRunners is providing shares in the slot it has bought in this year’s Everest, offering venues and punters clubs the chance to dance with the billionaires. MiRunners is steadily rolling out the

PUNTER LOSES MILLIONS AFTER LURED BY SPORTS BETTING

Self-confessed chronic gambler Gavin Fineff is facing possible prison for the misappropriation of funds used to pay three major gambling companies he says targeted his custom. A special investigation by the ABC cites the case of Fineff, who recently had

RACE IS ON AS SEASON JUMPS

Entering racing season, Tabcorp and Racing NSW have each released new TVCs celebrating the industry and offering light-hearted advice on not turning into your parent.  In September Tabcorp launched a major new campaign that aimed to move beyond the noise

NEW TAX TO BENEFIT NSW PUBS

The new Point of Consumption tax on online wagering in NSW closes a loophole benefitting internet betting companies, and represents a step toward fair play for venues. NSW Liquor & Gaming has announced the new PoC tax of ten per

EVEREST TOPS UP RECORD FOR 2018

The Everest has been run and won for 2018 over the weekend, bringing the thrill of a major event and new format The Kosciuszko to Royal Randwick. Tabcorp’s big bet on a big race for NSW centres around it being

THE KOSCIUSZKO BRINGING RACING TO A DOZEN WINNERS

Pubs are being encouraged to take part in the chance for punters to win one of the starting slots in the world’s richest country thoroughbred race – the Kosciuszko – on 13 October. The Kosciuszko is part of The Everest

RACING AND INNOVATION PEAK WITH THE KOSCIUSZKO

Lion has announced it is name partner of The Kosciuszko – the world’s richest country thoroughbred race, part of The Everest event day, and innovative new program of punter engagement. The Kosciuszko will be run over 1200m at Royal Randwick,