Wagering
Total 174 Posts
The latest news, features and analysis on the wagering industry.
From showy to steady – Bluebet’s betr growth strategy builds on TopSport acquisition
Australia's most determined wagering suitor, betr/Bluebet, has wed its most eligible bachelor, Queensland-based TopSport in a $10 million deal, as Matthew Tripp’s latest bookmaking project takes gradual steps towards realising its ambitions.
‘Largely on track' - PointsBet stays positive despite market reaction and turnover drop
PointsBet Group CEO Sam Swannell insists the company’s profit plans remain on track, but the share market reacted strongly to the ASX-listed bookmaker's latest quarterly earnings report.
WA regulators sifting through fallout after online bookie BudgetBet goes bust
Two West Australian government regulators want to hear from unpaid clients following the shuttering of corporate bookmaker BudgetBet.
Huge spring carnival delivers betr into profitability ahead of schedule
Betr is looking to double its market share to 10 per cent after strong quarterly results confirmed the betting company is in rude health following its merger with BlueBet.
Train stop - NSW government to stop gambling ads on public transport
Gambling advertising is set to be banned on all public transport in NSW.
The great consolidation myth – Why the number of corporate bookmakers in Australia hasn’t changed
Despite a significant downturn in turnover and greater taxation and regulation, there are still around 100 online bookies in Australia. Bren O’Brien dives into why the ‘great consolidation’ of corporate bookmakers hasn’t occurred.
Odds firm on a post-election result as Albanese kicks gambling reform agenda down the road again
The Albanese government's reluctance to deal with the pending issue of gambling advertising reform means a resolution may not be known until after this year’s federal election, by which time bookies believe Australia will have a new government, writes Bren O’Brien.