Wagering

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

Betting on the Olympics – a fast track for acquisition or a blip on the sports wagering radar?

Australia’s biggest wagering companies have been planning for the Paris Olympics for months. But will Australian punters engage with a complex multi-sport event staged mainly in the middle of the night?

Entain picks Australian Gavin Isaacs as new CEO

Global wagering powerhouse Entain, the parent company of Ladbrokes, Neds and TAB NZ, has appointed Australian Gavin Isaacs as its new global CEO.

Global outage hits major wagering companies

Australia’s leading wagering companies have been caught up in a global outage which has also crippled banking, media, retail and airlines.

PulseBet ad withdrawn over objectification complaint

Two corporate bookmakers have been forced to remove advertisements, which were found to have breached the advertising industry code of ethics.

Senet legal column - Can WSPs promote and market the Olympics in gambling advertising?

Our latest column from wagering law experts Senet, explores the role of Australia’s WSPs when it comes to offering markets on the upcoming Paris Olympics.

‘We must constantly engage and re-engage with fans’ - Hong Kong not immune to racing’s downturn

Local wagering turnover on Hong Kong races dropped 7.2 per cent year-on-year with the Hong Kong Jockey Club admitting it must explore new ways to captivate fans.

Cash betting remains a money laundering concern for AUSTRAC

Cash may have once been king of Australian betting rings and TABs, but financial crimes regulator AUSTRAC said it represents a threat to the integrity of the wagering industry.
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