Aussies Wage Internationally

Sometimes online casinos are not enough, in the case of the Australian betting giant Tabcorp this is the case. Their Chief Executive Officer, Elmer Funke Kupper, recently announced that their customers will now be able to wager on international horse races. With the growing popularity of placing wages online at not just the average online casino, but for sports competitions and horse racing events it is no wonder that they are adding international races to their site. The newest country to be added for the Aussies to be able to bet on is the French racing industry. Tabcorp is a huge company that online gambling capabilities in many different countries which include Singapore, Hong Kong, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

The huge company is not only a big name in the online casino industry but it has the trust and money of over 200 thousand shareholders. In Australia it is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange as one of the top 50 companies. The reason why Tabcorp is so successful may be because they are not just in the business of internet gambling; they have media activities, gaming, hospitality and of course wagering capabilities. Their company is very respected by online casinos and the people of Australia. They are so respected that they have the sponsorship of companies such as TAB Sportsbet, Keno, TAB, Star City and Jupiters casinos and Tabaret. In 2008 the company had a revenue of around $89 million dollars.

Tabcorp does not just focus on the online casino and gambling business, they also give back to the community. They pledged to give $2 million to the Victorian Brushfire Appeal Fund. Their CEO, Kupper said: "As a major Victorian company operating throughout the state we want to make a significant contribution to help our fellow Victorians affected by this catastrophe. At times like this it is important that companies show leadership in the community and support those people who need our help. We hope that our donation will go some way to assisting the many victims of these devastating bushfires."