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 COUNTDOWN – TRIVIA AND UPDATES

Melbourne Cup 2020 – Trivia and fun facts – by ‘Melbourne Cup’ Max Hitchins Reminder: this year’s Cup is on the 3rd of November.  Keep patrons up to date with our ‘Need-to-Know’ page on the horses vying to run in

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

VICTORIAN GAMING STATS SHOW MIXED RESULTS

The Victorian regulator has released its latest round of annual gaming figures for the state’s venues, demonstrating the effects of the pandemic shutdown. The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) publishes the annual gaming expenditure data for the

ALH COPS HEAVY PENALTIES FOR NSW GAMING BREACHES

An extensive investigation by Liquor & Gaming NSW has resulted in a massive fine and closure penalty for ALH after two of its NSW venues were found to have provided free drinks to gaming patrons. Australian Leisure & Hospitality, 75

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

MASSIVE JUMP IN ONLINE GAMING BODES BATTLE FOR VENUES

Emerging research reveals a massive increase in illegal online gaming as pubs and clubs were forced to shut due to COVID-19. The data comes from Google Trends and Analytics, showing record highs in internet searches in Australia and abroad, believed

ONLINE GAMING SOARS AS VENUES SIT IDLE

A new study has revealed a 67 per cent increase in online gambling was measured in the first week after the closure of venues, underlining previous arguments for less criticism of licensed gaming venues. The research by credit bureau Illion

GLOBAL GAMING MACHINE COUNT

The Gaming Technologies Association has released its latest World Count of Gaming Machines, providing insight into the global industry through a snapshot of gaming machines worldwide. The report specifies definitions of gaming machines, and their presence in casinos, clubs, pubs