Sydney Media company Two Way Limited has launched Sky Racing ACTIVE, a wagering service created by Two Way and its partners, Tabcorp and FOXTEL. The move is set to cause a storm with church groups and activists trying to cut back on betting in Australia.
According to the company, the service will provide detailed information for all thoroughbred, harness and greyhound race meetings on which Tabcorp is conducting wagering each day. The information will also provide includes track conditions, detailed form guides, scratchings, approximate dividends, results, and final dividends- all via their subscription television services.
The company says that Sky Racing ACTIVE includes all necessary and appropriate consumer safeguards. Betting through the service is available only to TAB account holders in Victoria, who must satisfy identification requirements. Further, subscribers can use a PIN code to block access to the Sky Racing channel. This is in addition to the 4 digit PIN that is required to access a TAB account. The service also includes extensive responsible gambling messages on screen.
