Author: Jeff + Claude AI
Genre: CompanAutomay, Engineering, Invention, Gambling
Date: 6th February 2026
Description: From a humble vote-counting machine to a global technological empire, this is the remarkable story of Automatic Totalisators Ltd, the pioneering company that transformed racecourse betting around the world. Tracing the journey from the landmark Ellerslie installation in 1913 through the shift from mechanical marvels to electronic systems powered by the PDP-8i, the book captures a fascinating slice of industrial and computing history. Along the way, readers are taken behind the scenes at iconic venues like Harold Park, into the daily grind of on-track maintenance, and across continents to Djakarta and beyond. A compelling tribute to the engineers, machines, and ingenuity that defined an era.