Australian Gambling News

Week on the Punt: Roosters filthy with revamped NRL draw

The NRL draw is out, AFL clubs are back in training, and the ICC has suggested a few big rule changes...
Broncos and Eels to kick off revamped NRL 2020 draw
AFL confirms June 11 return with SA and WA clubs on Gold...

Week on the Punt: Back to the drawing board for AFL restart

The AFL may be stuck, but we are starting to see signs of life in the rest of the sporting world...
Week on the Punt: UFC returns, AFL still in doubt
Week on the Punt: NRL return in motion as AFL talks stall

Racing News

Mamaragan back for Golden Rose campaign

The Group One Golden Rose will be a spring aim for the John Thompson-trained Golden Slipper placegetter Mamaragan who has recently returned to work.

Bott tips a smooth Passage into Stradbroke

Fred Best Classic winner Dawn Passage is expected to thrive on a seven-day back-up when the three-year-old contests the Stradbroke Handicap.

Vic spring plans unchanged for OTI stars

OTI Racing has targeted six northern hemisphere-trained horses for the Melbourne spring as officials continue to work their way through biosecurity options.

Ballistic Boy to tackle Rough Habit Plate

31 May 12:48 pm

Ballistic Boy will be trainer Chris Anderson's only runner in the Rough Habit Plate after stablemate Profit was sent for a spell.

Bridge starts Everest climb with Legend

31 May 12:09 pm

Trainer Les Bridge is plotting an unconventional path towards the Sydney spring carnival's premier sprint after welcoming Classique Legend back to the fold.

Nervous wait for Superare JJ Atkins start

31 May 11:18 am

Connections will have a nervous wait to see whether well-bred colt Superare can sneak into the field for the Group One JJ Atkins.

More Racing news

UFC 242 betting tips

Dana White reveals plans to stage UFC events to private island

7 April 3:42 pm The UFC could be hosting weekly fights over two months at an undisclosed offshore location.

West Coast Eagles

BetEasy hit with $1.2m lawsuit over mega multi win

3 April 5:15 pm Renee Bell claims BetEasy refused to pay the full amount of a monster multi she landed in May 2018.

The Championships racing news

Week on the Punt: Racing continues as AFL enters survival mode

2 April 3:31 pm The Championships will go ahead as planned, while the IOC has confirmed dates for Tokyo 2021.

Week of the Punt: Sporting world shuts down for COVID-19

26 March 4:50 pm Footy is gone and now the racing industry is under threat from the coronavirus pandemic.

Bookies in Australia

Sports bookmakers take coronavirus hit too

25 March 4:06 pm Not even the billion-dollar sports betting industry is safe from the deadly coronavirus pandemic with bookmakers fearing big losses.

Star Gold Coast news

Star Casino stands down over 8,000 employees

25 March 11:32 am Star Entertainment has laid off around 90% of staff after shutting casinos in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sydney.

Esports betting news

What to bet on with sports leagues on lockdown

24 March 5:48 pm With the major leagues on lockdown, punters need to find some new ways to have a flutter.

Star Casino Sydney

Star Casino goes into trading halt over coronavirus close out

23 March 12:43 pm The Star Entertainment Group has asked the ASX to immediately halt trading of its shares.

Tatts Group and Tabcorp merger

Tabcorp staring at 32% revenue hit due to coronavirus crisis

23 March 10:43 am Tabcorp has told the ASX that the firm could lose 32% of revenue during the coronavirus lockdown.

Luke O'Donnell and NSW brawl with Queensland at Origin 2010

ACMA takes stick to Channel 9 over illegal SOO gambling ads

21 March 3:15 pm The ACMA has reprimanded 9Now over a series of gambling adverts that breach national guidelines.

Crown Resorts

Could Crown Casino shut down? Social distancing exemption revoked

21 March 12:45 pm Melbourne's Crown Casino will be forced to abide by the same restrictions as all other venues.

Gill McLachlan AFL news

Week on the Punt: AFL & NRL to proceed despite coronavirus

19 March 4:12 pm The coronavirus outbreak is wreaking havoc worldwide, but Aussie footy will go ahead this weekend.

WSL cancels all Australian Championship Tour surfing events

17 March 9:56 am COVID-19 has claimed three more iconic events, with Goldy, Bells and Margs Pro called off.

NBA gambling news

Week on the Punt: Coronavirus wreaking havoc on world sport

12 March 4:28 pm COVID-19 claimed another big scalp this week as NBA commissioner Adam Silver put the league on hiatus.

UFC 248 betting news

Week on the Punt: Romero eyeing off Adesanya’s UFC title

5 March 4:10 pm Tassie's getting an NBL team, footy season is nearly here, and Rafa and Zion are smashing records.

AFL State of Origin news

Week on the Punt: AFL State of Origin takes centre stage

27 February 4:58 pm Steve Smith is back on top, the UFC is returning to Perth, and the Olympics are in danger.

Stars Group & Flutter merger gets ACCC go-ahead

ACCC gives green light to Flutter Entertainment-Stars Group merger

25 February 11:25 am The Australian Competitions and Consumer Commission has given tentative approval for the Flutter Entertainment and Stars Group Merger. The tie-up...

Simmons in doubt for crunch games

2019-20 NBA Championship odds update & betting news

24 February 4:56 pm The NBA regular season is coming to a close, so now is an optimal time for an update on the...

Pointsbet sign deal to be betting partner of NBA

Pointsbet announces deal with NBA, set to launch new tool via NBA.com

24 February 11:30 am Australian betting company Pointsbet has announced a multi-year deal with the National Basketball Association, which sees them become an official...