Chief Stipe

So @Newmarket was BETr one of your plethora of OZ agencies you had an account with? How much better were they than ENTAIN?

ENTAIN doesn't have full control. It is overseen by a Statutory Body called TABNZ. TABNZ.org.nz In 2023, TAB NZ entered a 25-year strategic partnering arrangement with Entain NZ, delegating the functions of betting and broadcasting. TAB NZ remains the regulatory body responsible for overseeing Entain NZ, and the partnering agreement will guarantee record funding to New Zealand racing and sports. Divesting the NZ business isn't as straightforward as you infer. I don't see ENTAIN giving $2b of assets away nor $1b of annual revenue.

Didn't you read the reports about how accounts were closed to avoid paying out?

You haven't done your homework. One week you are moaning about punters getting screwed by ENTAIN then the next week you are spruiking someone who right royally screwed punters over.

There seems to be some truth in BETr talking to ENTAIN but the question is where will the money come from when BETr is worth $100m and made a loss of $14m in the last year.

Ditto. You go first. Actually not ditto as I've posted my opinion on your copied post.

Where's he going to find the $2b from? He gets closing punters down and reneging on bets!!

Ok you copied Fake News.

This is fake news by the likes of it but I wouldn't expect anything else from you @Newmarket. The facts are that then AUS and NZ ENTAIN assets are worth over NZD$2 billion. The "annual loss" that you quote represents an impairment charge that has devalued the assets of the AUS and NZ business. In fact revenue and profit was still up in AU and NZ but didn't match expectations and were affected by the increases in Point Of Consumption charges and other factors that notably affected ALL agencies in Australia. A further charge was put against the accounts for the AUSTRAC case. In comparison BETr had a $14m dollar loss and has an net tangible asset value of $105m. Which is roughtly 5% of the ENTAIN AU and NZ operations. Please read the respective reports attached and come back with an informed opinion. Perhaps it could be a reverse takeover by ENTAIN of BETr!! BETR Entertainment Limited - Appendix 4E and FY25 Annual Report (BBT-AU).pdf Entain_Annual_Report_2024.pdf

Betr’s high-profile takeover battle for PointsBet may not be its only corporate play, with reports linking the wagering group to potential interest in Entain’s Australian operations. According to the Australian Financial Review, betr chairman Matt Tripp and chief executive Andrew Menz recently held a series of meetings in London with senior Entain executives. The discussions are understood to have canvassed the future of Entain’s local business, which includes the well-established Ladbrokes and Neds brands. While the talks were described as informal and no agreements have been reached, the move underscores betr’s ambition to expand its footprint in the Australian betting landscape, even as its pursuit of PointsBet remains ongoing. Neither Betr nor Entain has confirmed formal talks, but reports in the Australian Financial Review suggest discussions are being taken seriously. Betr has established itself as a challenger brand through technology-driven offerings and marketing aimed at younger punters. Betr founder Matt Tripp, widely credited with reshaping Australia’s betting landscape through earlier ventures including Sportsbet and BetEasy, has sought to replicate his past success with Betr by blending innovation with aggressive growth strategies. Under his leadership, the company has become one of the most closely watched operators in the sector. Entain, listed in London and valued at roughly £5.7bn, is one of the world’s largest wagering companies. Best known for its ownership of Ladbrokes and Neds in Australia, the group has built a substantial presence across the region. Its collaboration with TAB NZ in New Zealand underscores its ambition to maintain a dominant position in both markets. For Betr, the potential acquisition offers a chance to accelerate expansion by inheriting an established customer base and operational infrastructure. Acquisition would give Betr more clout The addition of Ladbrokes’ strong brand recognition would instantly elevate Betr’s profile, providing a significant boost to its market share. Such a move would represent a pragmatic step for a company that has ambitions to compete with the largest operators on scale rather than niche alone. Reports indicate that Tripp, together with Betr CEO Andrew Menz, has held meetings with Entain executives in London to explore a carve-out of the Australian and New Zealand arms of the business. Whilst the details remain uncertain, such engagement suggests that preliminary talks are underway. The onus now lies on both sides to determine whether financial and regulatory conditions can be met to progress a deal. The prospect of Betr acquiring Entain’s Australian division highlights a broader consolidation trend within the country’s wagering industry. This is especially true in terms of Australia’s gaming assets, with other M&A activity surrounding the country’s PointsBet and Ainsworth Game Technology still being debated.

Not at a racecourse obviously.

Great field. It's all looking up.

Whatever. You're the one that googled. To prove what? Cast doubt? Create another conspirac Post the evidence that whatever you are talking about happens. This thread is closed. The rest of us are enjoying racings bew renaissance.

Shame you don't apply it in some of your analysis.

IT ISNT VALID SO THEREFORE THERE ISNT ANY MESSAGE!!!

Not from healthy animals but from "fridge gassed" ones? There are many other explanations for what she describes.

Because the message is bullshit and not worth giving oxygen to. You really surprise me considering your research background although not in a proper science.

Really resorting to AI now? Why don't you just take up a SAFE subscription? So where does Nairn get her comparative autopsy pictures to confirm her conclusions? From your AI extract: Scientific Evidence and Limitations Studies have shown modest increases in EPO and plasma volume after xenon inhalation, but no consistent improvement in athletic performance

I do because they are opinions without a skerrit of truth. Just like I detest industry participants who partake in unfounded runourmongering. They do more damage than the small percentage of cheats.

We've argued this one before @the galah and your point of view is absolute crap. Those in the USA were done for relabelling common drugs that have legitimate uses in the industry. Things like Clenbuterol. You and others really piss me off with this type of posting. I see @Freda supports your post and I thought she had more intelligence than that. I've also told you that there is no such thing as an undectable drug. Whats more the so called "undetectables" and the other fraudulently labelled drugs were in the hand of the US Feds long before charges were laid i.e. they knew exactly what they were and their chemical fingerprint. But let's et Becks Nairn and her followers muddy the facts.

It never found anything because there was nothing to find. Occam's Razor.

You're as bad as Nairn @the galah Can you post the evidence supporting your assertion that Arcano was given "fridge gas". Thanks un advance. I'd live to see the research that Xenon or Argon administered to a horse improves oxygen uptake.

You shouldn't buy felt pens for your grandchildren.

That's what I meant. Are you not refreshing your browser again.

So which one are you looking to get a bet on? The markets are up.