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"I was going on binges for two days, being drunk, staying up gambling."
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TAB to launch new betting platform aimed at younger audience
New platform is aimed at the under-35 market or those who wouldn’t usually bet with TAB.
The future of TAB in New Zealand: A year with Entain
A Q+A with the boss of the Entain in New Zealand about the landmark year.
Betters left frustrated after TAB website crashes
One person eventually gave up after spending 45 minutes trying to place a bet.
Superstar jockey could end up on favourite in both Karaka Millions races
The superstar jockey becomes a ladies man at Ellerslie.
A beginner's guide to the races: What to wear and how to pick a winner
Heading along to the races? Here's everything you need to know.
Sultans of spin: The public relations industry power list
They lurk in the shadows & whisper in the ears of company CEOs. They are the spin doctors.
Foote's masterstroke: Collett to ride Babylon Berlin at Pukekohe
The jockey returns from Sydney, where he sits third on the metro jockey’s premiership.
Key rival’s scratching sees Molly Bloom become odds-on favourite
Molly Bloom could end up being a victim of her own success.
From $50 to $76,000: 2023's most daring bets revealed
It has been a year of high stakes and even higher returns for some punters.
Racing giants unleash stable stars, debutante has bookies running scared
It is a debutante who will have the bookies running scared on Waikato Cup day.
Mick Guerin: Trentham false start could have boosted three horses in later run
Jammed gates meant three horses saved energy - giving them unfair advantages.
Operation Inca: 17-month police investigation ends with charges dropped
The accused are looking for answers and compensation after the failed race fixing probe.
Road to the Cup: An inside look into training a champion
The Herald heads to the beach at dawn as harness-racing hopefuls train on sand and surf.
'I cried, to be honest': Homeless man reveals plans after $106k Melbourne Cup win
The winner said he screamed for joy before falling to his knees and crying.
‘Annoying’: The All Blacks fan, the TAB and the ‘winning’ $5000 bet that won't pay out
Disgruntled punter plans to take matter of the cancelled bet further.
High profile resignation from mayor Wayne Brown’s office
The former TV3 and 1News reporter has resigned after barely six months.
'Whole stack of interest': Punter one step closer to bold ABs bet
A punter stands to bank a 200pc increase on their bet if ABs don't reach quarter-finals.
He was a gambling addict at 8. One moment turned his life around
Sonny Kotuhi went to prison because of his addiction; now he goes back to help others.
Horse racing gets mammoth cash injection
Thoroughbred racing is getting the greatest stake money boost in its history.
Sultans of spin: The public relations industry power list
They lurk in the shadows & whisper in the ears of company CEOs. They are the spin doctors.
Mark Hallett: The Entain NZ TAB deal and looking a gift horse in the mouth
Opinion: 'The overriding mechanism that ensures betting is almost fair, is competition.'
Greyhound racing ban 'would add to rehoming challenges'
Finding new homes for the dogs is difficult, even before the ban.
TAB boss Mike Tod steps down after new deal with international betting agency
The TAB NZ board has appointed Nick Roberts to become CEO from June 1.
International betting agency to take over running of TAB in massive deal
'This is one of the most significant days in New Zealand racing history.'
Exclusive: The big changes being proposed to TAB
The future of New Zealand's sole betting operator could become clearer this week.
'Meth more common': SPCA calls for end to greyhound racing
Animal welfare activists want the tote closed on the sport after ongoing meth detections.
'We want to get this right' - Hospitality NZ
Clubs and casinos to reopen with gambling set up around social distancing requirements.
TAB's guide to Super Rugby punting - Round 13
Here's where the TAB thinks the money is in a massive weekend of Super Rugby.
TAB's guide to Super Rugby punting - Round 12
Here's where the TAB thinks the money is in a massive weekend of Super Rugby.
TAB's guide to Super Rugby punting - Round 11
Here's where the TAB thinks the money is in a massive weekend of Super Rugby
TAB: The Leg Up Podcast Easter Special
Get ready for the big races with TAB bookies Thad Taylor and Stephen Hunt.
32 on the trot: What made Winx the greatest horse in history?
Winx will bring down the curtain on her racing career at Royal Randwick on Saturday.