Wagering
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The latest news, features and analysis on the wagering industry.
Political storm erupts over wagering ad reform
Leaked plans for the reform of gambling advertising have prompted a political furore, with crossbenchers deriding Communications Minister Michelle Rowland’s reported proposals as a "cop-out" and "half-arsed", "weak policy making".
Run The Numbers – The not-so slow death of the Australian tote
At the start of the 2000s, totalisator betting made up 85 per cent of turnover on thoroughbred racing. Now it is 16 per cent and falling fast. So what happened? Run The Numbers explores the decline.
BlueBet eyes further growth, expansion and new brand after Betr merger
Strong quarterly results ahead of its merger with Betr has BlueBet bullish about its future and ambitious about acquisitions
Italy move ideal for ambitious Aussie-owned Stake.com
Australian-owned Stake.com has acquired the parent company of Italian sportsbook Idealbet.it.
PointsBet pursues ‘appropriate model’ as it pulls back on advertising
As it approaches full-year profitability, PointsBet has pivoted on the promotion and advertising of its betting products.
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.