Western Australia rejects Betfair to publish WA race fields information

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2007-10-12

Racing and Gaming Minister Ljiljanna Ravlich said the decision to reject Betfair's application to publish WA race fields is in line with the legislation that prohibits the operation of betting exchanges in Western Australia, due to the threat they pose to the integrity of racing.

"The State Governments legislation is not specifically about Betfair, but about betting exchanges generally whereby punters can back a runner to lose. The integrity of the racing industries has to be protected at all costs," said Ravlich.

Andrew Twaits, Betfair's Director of Corporate and Business Affairs, criticized the WA Government’s decision saying the ban will reduce interstate and international interest in WA racing.

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只要哪里有博彩委员会，必发就到那里去申请许可证。
不过，这个西部澳大利亚博彩委员会的理由太牵强。