The Australian - Asia Pacific gaming and racing industry developments maintain fever pitch.
Media Man and Gambling911 probe the situation down under...
The Australian horse racing industry is traditionally the bread and butter of Aussie betting, going back to the good old days when both illegal bookies like Eric Frazer Tingle (relation) and wheeler dealers like the late George Freeman (Underbelly fame) shared in a slice of the action with the once otherwise monopoly known as the TAB (Totalisator Agency Board). Our old mate "Big" Tim Bristow, who we understand gets referred to in books such as 'Not For Publication' and 'The Gambling Man' also played a role, which could be described as "unofficial" or as an "enforcer". In the old days folks often paid to avoid "bad luck" and of course "insurance" against risk.
Things have progressed since the 1950-80 golden like era, however politics, legals, big bucks and an 'Underbelly' still remain, albeit in different shades.
Today saw the 33rd Asian Racing Conference being held in Sydney.
The stellar event played host to a rivalry far more fierce than that between racing king Bart Cummings and queen Gai Waterhouse.
"The Great Debate", sees Racing NSW chief executive Peter V'landys go tooth and nail with Betfair co-founder Edward Wray, reports Fairfax Media.
Betfair, an internet-based betting exchange, half-owned by casino king James Packer (like half of Australia it seems at times), has launched a legal challenge against the racing authority's decision to charge it fees based on turnover rather than profit.
The arguments are complex, but there's millions, if not billions at stake.
Racing NSW has put $60 million bucks aside to return to corporate bookies should they lose, with the verdict due later this month.
Betfair is hoping Federal Court judge Nye Perram is more impartial than the gent in charge of today's debate, Australian Racing Board chief executive Andrew Harding, advise Fairfax Media. A bit of history... at a similar racing conference in 2004, Harding gave an impassioned presentation billed "Australia Against Betfair."
Punters, times are a changing, as Tycoon's such as James Packer are almost unstoppable at the moment, and Aussie's are open to betting alternatives.
Something tells us that both state and federal governments are going to be key factors, as will "legal eagles", and not to any surprise, Betfair can and do engage the best that money can buy.
The late news... Betfair is also aiming to provide an online poker and online casino service to Australians. Rivals such as PartyGaming and Centrebet continue to demonstrate that they enjoy a punt online, not just restricted to the four legged variety... the horses and the doggies, oh, or the occasional Pink Pigeon birdies (yet another Aussie fair dinkum betting event that our birdie friend tells us Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Senator Stephen Conroy wouldn't mind seeing censored, or shutdown completely).
Rumor of the week... Illegal Australian gambling dens and betting rings to make a comeback "down under", as censorship threatens (and pisses off) punters. All good fodder for 'Underbelly' 5 and 6. Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi, Aussie Oi Aussie Oi Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi!
*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
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*The writer participates in the Betfair affiliate program via agency DGM and is a shareholder in Crown Casino
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Thursday, April 08, 2010
PartyCasino News And PartyGaming News: Race to the Top of the Circus for your share of $150,000, by Greg Tingle
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Starts: 00:00 ET, 6th April
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To celebrate its triumphant arrival we’re inviting you to Race to the Top, where you play for a share of $150,000 across two leader boards. Our Palladium VIPs will compete for more than $95,000 on their leader board, while our regular players will have a shot at more than $60,000.
To get yourself on board, simply collect PartyPoints by playing on Circus or any of our fabulous big-money slots and jackpot slots from 6th to 20th April. The higher you climb up a leader board, the bigger your reward.
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To make sure your Circus career starts in style we’ll give you double points when you play our brand-new slot game. Please note that these extra points awarded will not count towards the Race to the Top leader boards.
As the world’s first role-playing slot, Circus is packed full of features that will amaze all our players. Choose one of four unique characters, play 16 bonus games for big-money multipliers and unlock an adventure that will keep you coming back for more and more.
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Starts: 00:00 ET, 6th April
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To celebrate its triumphant arrival we’re inviting you to Race to the Top, where you play for a share of $150,000 across two leader boards. Our Palladium VIPs will compete for more than $95,000 on their leader board, while our regular players will have a shot at more than $60,000.
To get yourself on board, simply collect PartyPoints by playing on Circus or any of our fabulous big-money slots and jackpot slots from 6th to 20th April. The higher you climb up a leader board, the bigger your reward.
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Friday, April 02, 2010
Australian Chook Lotto Goose Not Laying Golden Gambling Egg, by Greg Tingle - 2nd April 2010
Red tape can be a pain in the tail for web publishers, casino entrepreneurs and the like, and man down under Greg Tingle at Media Man invest egg ates for Gambling911 ...
real news, spin or April Fools... you be the judge..think Donald Trump, Calvin Ayre and Steve Wynn have got issues with red tape, rules and regulations... legal eagles may have a field day with what our friends 'Plucka Duck' and TV host Daryl Somers are going through this Easter.
Australian TV, gambling and lotto, don't mix, at least that's the story thus far for an Australian iconic comedy and variety show.
Hey Hey It's Saturday host Daryl Somers is going to need a special licence in every Australian state and territory to get the showcase segment back on the air cum April 14.
He said 'Chook Lotto', where Jacki MacDonald collected numbered frozen chickens from a cage to award prizes to a contestant, is subject to the same rules as any lottery operator because it is considered a game of luck rather than a game of skill.
Somers also had to apply for a permit for resident chook man 'Plucka Duck'.
"It's absurd," Somers said.
"Bureaucracy is now threatening the very nature of show business these days.
"We're talking about a bit of fun on a variety show not a new poker machine venue!
"All we're trying to do is give people a good entertaining segment that's part of Australian television history and it's being tied down by bureaucrats.
"The segment ran for years and didn't turn viewers into problem gamblers."
The 'chook lotto' matter comes just days after Aussie Formula One driver Mark Webber branded Victoria a "nanny state" for its stringent road rules.
Somers was able to get around the laws in last year's hugely successful reunion specials by not awarding prizes.
He now tells us recreating the cage that holds the frozen chooks had been a costly exercise because it now had to meet complex OH&S guidelines.
"It's 10 times more difficult to get anything done these days because of all this pointless bureaucracy," he said.
Opposition state gaming minister Michael O'Brien slammed the 'Chook Lotto' red tape.
"Gambling laws are designed to limit problem gambling and keep corruption at bay," Mr O'Brien said.
"I don't think the underworld is interested in 'Chook Lotto' and I don't think anyone ever lost their house because of 'Chook Lotto' either.
"It does seem that this is bureaucracy gone mad and I would urge the regulator to sit down and do everything it can to try and ensure this icon returns to our screens."
Spokeswoman for State Gaming Minister, Tony Robinson, advise any competition that offers prizes of more than $5000 needs a permit under state law.
"If Chook Lotto is run the way it always has been in the past, it will need a permit in Victoria if the total prize value is above $5000," she said.
"The purpose of requiring permits is to ensure that lotteries are conducted fairly. "Harmonising state regulations will make it easier to run national trade promotion lotteries - but unfortunately not in time for this year's Hey Hey It's Saturday."
Punters, does Somers, the Aussie Gambling minister or the Cook have egg on its face, you be the judge, and Happy Easter, and may you luck be Eggs Lent.
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real news, spin or April Fools... you be the judge..think Donald Trump, Calvin Ayre and Steve Wynn have got issues with red tape, rules and regulations... legal eagles may have a field day with what our friends 'Plucka Duck' and TV host Daryl Somers are going through this Easter.
Australian TV, gambling and lotto, don't mix, at least that's the story thus far for an Australian iconic comedy and variety show.
Hey Hey It's Saturday host Daryl Somers is going to need a special licence in every Australian state and territory to get the showcase segment back on the air cum April 14.
He said 'Chook Lotto', where Jacki MacDonald collected numbered frozen chickens from a cage to award prizes to a contestant, is subject to the same rules as any lottery operator because it is considered a game of luck rather than a game of skill.
Somers also had to apply for a permit for resident chook man 'Plucka Duck'.
"It's absurd," Somers said.
"Bureaucracy is now threatening the very nature of show business these days.
"We're talking about a bit of fun on a variety show not a new poker machine venue!
"All we're trying to do is give people a good entertaining segment that's part of Australian television history and it's being tied down by bureaucrats.
"The segment ran for years and didn't turn viewers into problem gamblers."
The 'chook lotto' matter comes just days after Aussie Formula One driver Mark Webber branded Victoria a "nanny state" for its stringent road rules.
Somers was able to get around the laws in last year's hugely successful reunion specials by not awarding prizes.
He now tells us recreating the cage that holds the frozen chooks had been a costly exercise because it now had to meet complex OH&S guidelines.
"It's 10 times more difficult to get anything done these days because of all this pointless bureaucracy," he said.
Opposition state gaming minister Michael O'Brien slammed the 'Chook Lotto' red tape.
"Gambling laws are designed to limit problem gambling and keep corruption at bay," Mr O'Brien said.
"I don't think the underworld is interested in 'Chook Lotto' and I don't think anyone ever lost their house because of 'Chook Lotto' either.
"It does seem that this is bureaucracy gone mad and I would urge the regulator to sit down and do everything it can to try and ensure this icon returns to our screens."
Spokeswoman for State Gaming Minister, Tony Robinson, advise any competition that offers prizes of more than $5000 needs a permit under state law.
"If Chook Lotto is run the way it always has been in the past, it will need a permit in Victoria if the total prize value is above $5000," she said.
"The purpose of requiring permits is to ensure that lotteries are conducted fairly. "Harmonising state regulations will make it easier to run national trade promotion lotteries - but unfortunately not in time for this year's Hey Hey It's Saturday."
Punters, does Somers, the Aussie Gambling minister or the Cook have egg on its face, you be the judge, and Happy Easter, and may you luck be Eggs Lent.
*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company.
*No chooks, birds or animals were harmed in this special invest egg ation.
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