Tag Archives: Melbourne Cup

6 of the Best – Twelve40’s Andy Jarrett

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This week’s 6 of the Best comes from Andy Jarrett, Twelve40 CEO. Continue reading to discover why Melbourne conjures up both good and bad memories memories and which Quentin Tarantino classic is a particular favourite, amongst much more. Best Holiday I’m very lucky to have visited some amazing places, but if I had to pick one I’d say the Maldives. …

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Half a billon Melbourne Cup Carnival represents ‘make-or-break’ territory for Australian bookmakers

SBC News Half a billon Melbourne Cup Carnival represents 'make-or-break' territory for Australian bookmakers

Australian sports betting industry stakeholders are gearing up for a market breaking ‘half-a-billion’ Melbourne Cup Carnival week (4-11 November). Flemington Racetrack is certain of sell-out crowds each day, as its showpiece Carnival takes over Australian sports commentary, context and debate. Carnival week is ‘make-or-break’ territory for Australian bookmakers. Last year it was reported that Australian betting giant Tabcorp, had signed-up …

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Stephen Harris – bettingexpert: Insider’s edge – Melbourne Cup 2017

SBC News Stephen Harris - bettingexpert: Insider's edge - Melbourne Cup 2017

Stephen Harris, Racing Editor for leading betting player portal bettingexpert.com, tells SBC why all industry stakeholders should follow next week’s Melbourne Cup (Tuesday 7th of November), Australia’s most prestigious annual Thoroughbred horse race ___________________ The ‘Emirates Melbourne Cup’  is known worldwide as “the race that stops a nation”, and with a crowd of 100,000 certain at Flemington racetrack (plus tens of …

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Tabcorp reports flat revenues on last Melbourne Cup before merger

SBC News Tabcorp reports flat revenues on last Melbourne Cup before merger

Last week’s Melbourne Cup provided a thrilling finish when Almaddin edged out Heartbreak City at the winning post, but the amount of wagering on the day was not as exciting. According to Australian bookmaker Tabcorp, there was $141.5 million (£87.7m) wagered on the 10-race Melbourne Cup meeting at Flemington across the Tabcorp-owned NSW, Victorian and ACT TABs, which was in …

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Tabcorp seeks new CMO as Michael Smith exits

SBC News Tabcorp seeks new CMO as Michael Smith exits

Australian gambling operator Tabcorp is seeking a new marketing chief, as CMO Michael Smith announced that he had left the company following just 10 months in the leadership role. Smith a former telecoms marketing senior executive for Optus and Singtel, confirmed to Australian Media news source Mumbrella, that he had chosen to leave the operator stating “it had not been …

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Melbourne Cup cruelty accusations dismissed by horse racing industry

Two horses, Admire Rakti and Araldo, died at the recent Melbourne Cup which has led to campaigners heavily criticising the event and racing industry as a whole. The horse racing industry has swiftly rebuked these criticisms, and stated that those making them have no idea how the horses are treated. Admire Rakti, a Japanese stallion, had been amongst the favourites …

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