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Racing’s $100m bribe

As Parliament mulls granting an online sports betting monopoly to UK-listed Entain, the costs as well as the benefits are becoming more apparent.

Online sports betting is a growing market.

Tim Hunter Fri, 14 Feb 2025

If there was ever a fig leaf on the naked payoff in Entain’s bid for monopoly rights to the local online sports betting market, it has surely now been shrivelled to transparency.

It’s a simple deal – procure the monopoly for Entain and $100 million is handed over.

No monopoly, no $100m.

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Tim Hunter Fri, 14 Feb 2025
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