News Corp Acquires ‘Punters’ Site for Aussie Horse-Racing

Mumbrella: News Corp. Australia has acquired digital racing publisher Punters.com.au for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2008 as a blog, Punters.com.au now offers its audience news, results, tipping, odds comparison, a forum for connecting with race horsing enthusiasts and betting. “The acquisition deepens News Corp.’s commitment to Australia’s $6 billion horse racing industry.”