Gambling Under The Microscope
Understanding the psychology of gambling and basic human nature are key elements in producing a successful new acquisition product
8th April 2015
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Understanding the psychology of gambling and basic human nature are key elements in producing a successful new acquisition product
Thank you, Striker. And thank you, racing. When you get it right, you get it so so right.
There is no miracle cure, and betting operators have to believe strongly in what they are doing and the potential of the sport before they will succeed. Without this you cannot market anything successfully as marketing requires conviction, and lots of it to be effective.
Taking advantage of young girls and dressing them up like that is sexist, it is demeaning and if nothing else, it just plain ruins the photographs.
The loss of Admire Rakti and Araldo in the 2014 Melbourne Cup has added fuel to animal welfare debate and despite both parties claiming to have horses’ best interests at heart, we seem more interested in fighting each other, than fighting for the horse.
Our yard is intimate and personal, maintaining an optimum number of around 50 horses. This ensures that each horse gets personal attention and we spend time learning each individual’s character and preferences
The recent spate of welfare scandals proves that welfare is a hot topic. Luckily for us, that also means opportunity, if we’re willing to take it.
Twitter has the ability to drive so many areas of the industry. From wagering with market moves and the appearance of a horse in the paddock, to attracting new owners and race goers or even syndicating horses, absolutely anyone can become a commentator.
Bad news stories, robust discussion and constructive suggestions – enough to make a grown man cry
Why don’t we actively market South Africa to the world, asks Simon Burgess
The extraordinary story of Chad Little’s comeback to race riding at the age of 40 in November last year after teetering on the brink of the abyss of a nearly wasted life, received a Netflix-type boost at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Saturday
Oh Susanna and her stakes winning paddock pals are not only continuing to add to the burgeoning Drakenstein trophy cabinet through their progeny, they are also establishing powerful female dynasties which should serve the stud well in years to come
A bright and exciting future for horse racing in South Africa is on the horizon – that was the underlying message to emerge as the birth of South Africa’s new age coastal racing operator was celebrated at the official launch of the Race Coast brand
Some 23 years after booting home his first victory in August 2002 at Clairwood Park, Sean Veale reached the milestone of his first century of winners in a season at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Wednesday
