GOING FOR GOLD
Continuing our series on venues capitalising on the excitement of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Max Hitchins talks promo prizes. In last week’s issue of PubTIC I said this week I would share some innovative ideas and ways to find
MELBOURNE CUP MANIA PICKS UP PACE
The Melbourne Cup is less than two weeks’ away, on 2 November, and veteran hotelier and expert on the big day ‘Melbourne Cup’ Max Hitchins has his customary tips for this year. Hitchins, renowned as Australia’s Melbourne Cup expert, can recite
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
MELBOURNE CUP ANNOUNCEMENT
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
LAST-MINUTE MELBOURNE CUP BRIEFING FOR PUBS
Contributed by ‘Melbourne Cup’ Max Hitchins* Yesterday (2 Nov) I attended a function at O’Connell’s Pub in South Melbourne. It was a gathering organised by Richard Pegum, head for the Brew Syndicate (pictured), who won the 2000 Melbourne Cup.
HOW PUBS WIN BIG ON THE CUP: MELBOURNE CUP MAX
Famed authority on the Melbourne Cup, Max Hitchins, was also the former proprietor of Bondi Junction’s iconic Billy the Pig’s, which won every year, courtesy of its dedication to the race that stops the nation. Hitchins – known in certain
WINNING ON THE MELBOURNE CUP
The prophetic Melbourne Cup Max – former publican and esteemed 15-Club member – has some tips for PubTIC readers on getting the most out of the big day. Put the odds on your side today for Melbourne Cup. Most
MELBOURNE CUP WRAP AND ANOTHER ONE FOR MAX
The 2016 Melbourne Cup delivered another action-packed result for pubs and punters, and Max Hitchins nailed another notch in his belt of predictions. Australia’s largest betting operator, Tabcorp, reported $141.5 million wagered at its locations throughout NSW, Victoria and the
