The big off-course firms' switch to using exchanges is draining the lifeblood from betting rings.

Playing the odds in the computer age.

Hong Kong Jockey Club's racing revenues have tumbled and the Goverment is asking the Legislative Council to change the gambling tax.

Tasmanian Premier Paul Lennon has refused to hold an inquiry into allegations his racing minister asked the state's jockeys to "roll over" for Betfair.

Casinos throughout the nation closely watch foray into online.

When most people are waiting for the river card to turn over, Brandon Bornancin, a sophomore poker entrepreneur, is working on his Internet poker Web site to make that anxiety justified.

Some suspect computer programs have infiltrated Internet games.

Tasmanian Racing Minister Jim Cox has been accused of offering the state's jockey association $1 million to "roll over for Betfair".

Racing Victoria yesterday issued eight sports betting licences and continued its opposition to bookmakers offering a tote odds service.

Queensland may follow other states to introduce legislation to severely handicap betting exchanges such as Betfair.

Betfair Australia's offer of hospitality to Tasmanian politicians has backfired, with several upper house MPs saying it may damage the consortium's standing ahead of a crucial vote.

Two firms prepare to offer skill games with suborbital trip as top prize.

British-based betting exchange Betfair invited at least three Tasmanian Upper House politicians to enjoy its corporate hospitality at the Melbourne spring racing carnival.

UNITAB boss Dick McIlwain yesterday dismissed Betfair as a genuine rival and said continuous discussion on the betting agency had advantaged them.

Notorious casino cheat claims 99 per cent of players will one day be cheating...

Think it's tough picking an exacta or trifecta? Try to handicap the future of the New York Racing Association.

There are enough ways to gamble in North Dakota. We don't need another. Any continuation of the effort to introduce regulated poker-playing on the Internet simply should fold its hand.

More reactions to Betfair licensing in Tasmania.

Do not be tempted by the unprecedented 2-1 odds for Sir Alex Ferguson's side to beat Chelsea on Sunday.

PartyGaming, the controversial internet gambling company which floated in June, disclosed yesterday it had made a takeover approach to the rival poker site Empire Online.