3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (608+ words) Regulators have declared Stake.com unlawful across Lagos and 24 other Nigerian states, while its Everton partnership faces a separate threat from proposed British sponsorship laws. Stake.com has been declared an illegal gambling operator in Lagos and 24 other Nigerian states,…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago   (600+ words) Allegations of perjury against senior racing executive Peter V’landys, raised under parliamentary privilege before NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon in a budget estimates hearing, have been described as a ‘shameful stunt’ and ‘factually incorrect’ by Racing NSW. An extraordinary session…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (302+ words) The NSW Government has announced a major package of wagering and gambling reforms aimed at reducing gambling harm, strengthening consumer protections and tightening oversight of online betting operators. Among the headline measures is a ban on unsolicited direct marketing by…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1020+ words) PointsBet has detailed advertising cutbacks, tighter VIP controls and its concerns over compliance costs during its annual general meeting, while urging Canberra to target offshore operators, influencers and payment channels. PointsBet has backed the Australian government’s gambling advertising reforms in…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (743+ words) A NSW coroner has determined that while there was no fault attributable to either trainer Brett Thompson or regulator Racing NSW in the death of trackwork rider Marina Morel, there was cause for a review of the process surrounding the…...

3+ week, 10+ hour ago   (1319+ words) Tim Rowe gives his impressions from the Hunter Valley after the annual stallion parades. He chatted to Andy Makiv about American sires and the festival impact on the region, plus Tim reveals unusual musical and political influences on the parades…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (784+ words) New Zealand’s racing codes have joined forces on a sweeping governance review, with an independent board to examine structures, costs and opportunities across thoroughbred and harness racing. New Zealand racing has embarked on its most significant structural overhaul in decades,…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (477+ words) Australia’s racing media sector has secured a carve-out from new wagering advertising restrictions, despite broader reforms designed to give consumers greater control over wagering promotions. Racing-focused online publications are set to be exempt from the opt-out wagering advertising requirements to…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1570+ words) Experienced racing administrator Helen Sinclair has written a letter to the editor questioning key aspects of the Racing for the Regions program. In early April, Scone Race Club got a rare visit from both the Racing Minister, David Harris, and…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (225+ words) In the latest The Straight Explains, Bren O’Brien breaks down Australia’s landmark gambling advertising reforms, which are expected to become law this week. The changes include tougher restrictions on gambling advertising during live sport, bans on celebrity endorsements, and new…...