HKJC ups prize money, to stage world’s richest Group 1 races
Hong Kong racing will offer record prize money of HK$1.46 billion for the 2021/22 season with the four G1 features on LONGINES Hong Kong International Raceday offering a combined new high of HK$100 million (£9.3 million).
NZ announces first TAB board appointments
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Lotteries and Keno key value drivers for Tabcorp: J.P. Morgan
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Horse racing in India to have online-only audience in July
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New Zealand Racing Integrity Board member criticized for links with industry
New Zealand Racing Minister Grant Robinson has been criticized for his appointment of one of the members of the Racing Integrity Board, who reportedly has links with a trainer known for doping related infractions.
Earthquake-hit Fukushima Racecourse resumes operations
Fukushima Racecourse, one of the ten racing venues of the Japan Racing Association (JRA) system, has announced that it will be resuming operations in time for its next event launching on July 3.
Betmakers trumps offers for Tabcorp media assets
Australia’s Betmakers has trumped two other offers for Tabcorp’s wagering and media business with an A$4 billion ($3 billion) bid, which it claims will be transformational for both parties.
Betmakers offers to buy Tabcorp for A$4 billion
Betmakers Technology has offered to buy the wagering and media assets of Australia's Tabcorp for A$4 billion, topping a $3.5 billion offer by Entain.
India government eyes changes to gaming GST
The India federal government has set up a panel of state ministers to examine whether changes need to be made regarding how casinos, online gaming and racecourses are levied for GST.
Philippines horse racing expected to grow
The Philippines Racing Commission is expecting the horse racing industry to grow “more than expected” this year, despite ongoing challenges brought on by the covid-19 pandemic.
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