Newmarket

Why not, has taken a sit behind leader recently and still won, doesnt have to lead.

Goodness me…. you do know i stated that was the case with the safer betting section, but if you click further down to Responsible Gambling, you will be directed to Australian site. I might have to explain my post more simply for you…. 1- You said you can view statement on TAB, thats not a statement its a summary of betting transactions, Aussie operators supply monthly statement of all bets, as well as your win / loss monthly amount, totally different. 2-TAB, anyone ever been contacted about their betting habits? 3- Safer Betting, only options for punters to enforce, its a bloody cop out for Entain at a time they are enticing younger punters.

Well Cup week over for another year, always enjoy catching up with mates not just in Christchurch, but all around NZ as well as some from overseas. Meeting for breakfast before races one day, the subject of Entains Safer Betting, or Responsible Gambling. Many didnt know much about offerings, so a quick look on the TAB App, and we tick on Responsible Gambling….well it directs you to Entain.com.au, so gives info on South Australian and Northern Territory code of practice for responsible gambling🤣🤣🤣 Can also click on Safer Betting, which is a real cop out, as really they are putting the onus back onto the punter…. how many punters with gambling problems will look at these options, very few i suggest. Also interesting is this statement….We have a team of dedicated staff well versed in providing advice and assistance. We regularly make contact with customers where we’ve identified there may be some element of risk??? WTF, none of the 20 or so punters that discussed this had ever had the TAB check in with them regarding their loses, and some were pretty big punters, in fact only contact that was ever made by the TAB was regarding account restrictions? Also mentioned by group, it seems most of Aussie operators email customers win/loss statements each month, i know Sportsbet & Betfair did, nothing from Betcha & TAB, in fact worse that that, they have set up Betcha to entice young people to bet, mostly on sport. I feel uneasy about this, youngsters have gambling at their fingertips 24/7, unlike people around my age, early 80s TAB only opened certain days of week, no casinos and no online betting. What are others views on this matter, it seems people are worried about greyhounds getting injured, but is enough getting done helping gamblers online?

Can confirm not Broadster…. a mate who doesnt bet much, but after a few beers offloads on a couple favs

Hope nobody took it🫣, Pinn rode a perfect race to get beaten… should have just taken sit when pressured…

No…. The TAB tote staff manager said it was the only way for my mate to get paid…. told him to place several, smaller bets with collects under $1000, so they can pay cash without questions 🤣 And, not sure if your drinking, but i never mentioned anything about the aged TAB equipment

So for the last few years the TAB / Entain have made it as hard as possible to bet at Pubs, TABs, Self Service hubs, then surprisingly they offer promotions to those instore, after refusing the same punters promos for yrs? A mate from Aussie had a $2k collect at Riccarton, went to collect but as he was from Aus didnt have TAB account to withdraw…. So funny thing, he got me to put in my TAB acc details with operator, before she paid him cash…. how bloody stupid, so they know my details but gave mate money with no questions asked… this money laundering shit os working well🫣

Was only last 4 - 6 weeks they were offered, desperate for figures…

I always thought previous TAB accounts dropped off after 12 months non activity…. maybe they dont now, send punters a free bet instead every 6 months, so accounts still stay open, looks better on their balance sheet

Yes signing up to Betcha if you already have verified TAB account was easy. But if you dont have Drivers Licence, or if you have never used Realmein… will still need to go to TAB to verify

I know of 5 friends and family members that used the deposit and sign up cash…. but wont go to TAB to get authentication sorted as all lost on Mel Cup,

Oooops, here they are

Yeah, i know of a few😙 Attached below are screenshots of some of the promos i got Cup Week from Betcha, other mates received too… had a few more deposit deals too Oct & Nov, didnt get text or email with some, just appeared in acc, example deposit $200 get $200 Bonus Bets… makes sense with timing now, Entain would be trying to get as many non gambling account holders to punt, and getting us much cash out of us all….then publish these numbers😂. None of us have had any offers since Cup week

I know many people who open accounts on Melbourne cup day…they deposit and get the free bonus cash…. spend on Cup, maybe with family members or syndicates, do their cash but dont bother to authenticate account, so closes. Also, ACTIVE accounts is a joke. Talked to many people cup week, most got huge giveaways or free bets in accounts, some never used for months, surprise, surprise the heavens opened in Nov….😆

Where did i say the Melbourne Cup races in October, we all know it is November. But October is a very big racing month in Australia, huge amount of top class racing. But obviously not many of those new ACTIVE account holders had a bet did they 😙

You easily get sucked in…So above statement says 20k more active account holders compared to 2024….yet active accounts in Oct 2024 was 105,600 compared to 117,400 Oct 2025. So thats a worry, plenty not using accounts in the big month of October for racing….

So 105k TAB accounts 2024…. This year 117k, and this is with the introduction of Betcha? Was always going to be false figures when they once again have the monopoly….

Thought same…. be a horse to watch

Yes, i did see that… I see in stewards report from last start… She stated horse trotted roughly at various stages throughout race??? Very strange, was one of the few to trot the trip. Yeah, i certainly wouldnt back it at that price

Yes, agree slightly. But surely didnt give the poor punter any chance of paying a div. Just to confirm, i did not have a bet in the race.

Then next race…. Interview with Anj Mugford… said horse was going ok, but i dont really want it to win🤣🤣🤣🤣 FFS, how did the punters that backed it at $6 feel…. did gallop early, so no explaining to do.

Her horse today in Race 2 at Motukarara…. i am puzzled. Bizza To’o, now i get drivers want to take it easy on first starters, especially trotters…. but she looked like she was in a workout. Looking at front legs and wheels, back legs , you name it. I would like to see stipes report, as i thought drivers had to give their horses the best chance of winning the race? Horse had no show, while driver was gawking at everything, one thing she should have been looking at was the gap in the field in front of her…. end result, horse finally tagged on around turn, ran on well for 4th, a more positive drive easily gets it 2nd. Not a good look….

Fantastic, Marketplace turned the tables tonight, smart drive in front. These 2 are clearly the best of that age group. Great racing tonight, Harness in NZ os going strong.

I remember well…. Also remember Montana Vance being the best early on, then Laud appeared and clearly was better. Laud sat parked outside it and clearly outstayed it with Peter Jones driving. Sadly, i think something happened to the horse soon after.

How good has it been watching these 2 race against each other. Marketplace clearly the better early on, but Got The Chocs now has the edge and the staying power. Reminds me of Starship Vrs Tuapeka Knight in the 80s, Starship had edge early but Tuapeka Knight soon turned out to be better. I do remember Starship beating him one day at Addington, only to be relegated as Ian Cameron closed the gap. Sir Castleton Vrs Basil Dean, Gammalite Vrs Poppy…. What other match ups can you remember?