Bob Hawke, AFL star Brendan Fevola, and some of Australia s most notorious underworld figures all have one thing in common. They are linked to legendary bookmaker Alan Tripp.
Betr - which is 33 per cent-owned by media giant News Corp - offered 100/1 odds on any horse in the Melbourne Cup for a $10 stake as a promotion - meaning a return of $1010.
Betr - which is 33 per cent-owned by media giant News Corp and launched last month - offered anyone 100/1 odds on any horse in the Melbourne Cup for a $10 stake as a promotion
The founders of Australia s newest betting agency have breathed a sigh of relief after their bold promotional stunt to attract punters almost put them tens of millions of dollars in the red.