With all this mixed advice about near triple-digit POTs, some reality might not go astray.

As some might know IAS has a punting division, in contrast to its traditional bookmaking activities.

Here, derived from ASX notices, are that division's POT figures.

2007 3.2% +$7.3m
2006 6.2% +$11.0m
2005 5.6% +$9.6m
2004 7.3% +$12.1m

Showing how tougher the caper has become.