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Each to his own. Know the old saying? In a way, it sums up betting. Some punters like to bet for a win, others for a place, still others love the quinellas or trifectas, or doubles. It's all a mat...

Victoria can proudly boast many of the best country racetracks in Australia. Quite a number of them offer spacious, testing courses which offer every runner a chance. The best courses, in my opi...

I’ve spent years trying to beat the TAB and bookies and I’ve lost my bank more times than I can remember. There have been a few big wins; as many as a man with only three fingers could count on ...

The late Don Scott once wrote that the best form of exotic betting is the trifecta. I think he was right. Don said picking a trifecta winning bet was a test of skill rather than a game of chance. ...

Greyhound racing is probably the best system under which a punter in Australia can risk - or rather, invest - his hard earned dough. To my way of thinking there is nothing so good as a standout "...

Can any Practical Punting Monthly readers remember back to the 'dark' days before 1985, when there wasn't such a magazine as this? Doesn't bear thinking about, does it? In those bygone days, punt...

The rift between betting exchange Betfair and NSW racing authorities stretched across the globe on Thursday ahead of court action later this year.Betfair held a media briefing in Sydney to state it...

The rift between betting exchange Betfair and NSW racing authorities stretched across the globe on Thursday ahead of court action later this year.Betfair held a media briefing in Sydney to state it...

Racing NSW has issued a statement clarifying its position on the decision to license jockey Chris Munce despite opposition from Hong Kong racing authorities.Peter V'Landys, chief executive of Racin...

Racing authorities will ask the NSW government to change the law after a court ruled that bookmakers Tom and Bill Waterhouse do not have to pay a 1.5 per cent fee on turnover.The Waterhouses succes...

This is Part 1 of a two-part exclusive interview with Australia's greatest professional punter, the late Don Scott, by PPM's Brian Blackwell. Scott discusses his lifestyle, his approach to punting...

The headlines say Betfair 'lost' its court case against Racing NSW -- but the truth lies in the fine detail of the judge's summing-up. In it, he paves the way for Betfair to appeal his ruling. Reac...