Betfair Decision Stays Shrouded in Secrecy
1 Nov 2005
TASMANIA -- As reported by the Tasmanian Mercury: "Secrecy surrounds Tasmania's decision on whether to license British online gambling agency Betfair.
"Premier Paul Lennon was in Melbourne yesterday meeting members of the racing industry.
"Speculation heightened that the deal had been done, although an announcement is expected later this week.
"Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Council chairman Geoff Harper said freedom-of-information requests had been lodged in a last-ditch bid for more information.
"Mr Harper said the council was yet to see a business case despite the fact an announcement was due by Friday..."