Wagering

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The latest news, features and analysis on the wagering industry.

A betting blue - Ex-punter free to pursue refund of $522,000 in losing bets

A major bookmaker could be forced to refund over $500,000 to a former account holder, and will pay a fine of over $50,000, after it was found to have breached to conditions of its Northern Territory licence regarding responsible wagering.

You betcha - Kiwi punters get win return guarantee under new minimum bet laws

New Zealand TAB and online brand Betcha will implement minimum bet laws guaranteeing punters can get on to win certain amounts as the country’s sole licensed betting operator.

Australia drags on Entain’s international growth, New Zealand surges on

As Entain’s online net gaming revenue grew 18 per cent in New Zealand over the past 12 months, it also fell 7 per cent in Australia. Managing those contrasting situations presents an interesting challenge for interim Entain Australia and New Zealand chief executive Andrew Vouris.

Pierre Bouchut appointed chair as Entain reports growth

Pierre Bouchut has been appointed as chair of global wagering company Entain.

‘A concerning culture’ - Regulator blasts bookmaker over code of conduct breaches

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has fined online bookmaker QuestBet for a failure to comply with gambling harm minimisation obligations.

MIXI ups PointsBet play to $420 million

MIXI has upped its bid for PointsBet to $1.25 per share, valuing it at over $420 million, determined to see off the entreaties of betr for the publicly listed wagering company.

Sportsbet bounces back with revenue growth

The world’s biggest wagering company Flutter is flying high according to its latest results, while its Australian business, Sportsbet, has returned to revenue growth despite an ongoing drop in turnover.
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