Tabcorp's normalised net operating revenue rose 3.7 per cent to $1.99 billion in the six months to December 31, 2006. Actual net profit before non-recurring items was $256.2 million, down 9.6 per cent. Non-recurring items in the first half totalled $32.0 million, most of which related to restructuring costs arising from efficiency programs initiated during the period and the TAB integration. Tabcorp lifted its interim dividend to 47 cents per share, fully franked, an increase of three cents. Tabcorp shares fell 64 cents to $17.11 on Wednesday.