Wagering

Entain expects its New Zealand deal will drive growth for the business despite its Australian brands Ladbrokes and Neds losing market share in 2023.

Combet, the auction-based bookmaker which attempted to shake up the Australian betting model, has closed after 18 months, with account holders set to be returned their money.

Bet365 is the latest corporate bookmaker to come under an enforcement investigation regulator AUSTRAC.

Selling America on the idea of fixed-odds wagering on horse racing has been a slow burn but there are signs it could be about to take hold.

Stawell Gift organisers have voluntarily extended a Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission policy that prevents betting on under-19 sports competitions to include all events at the famous athletics event.

PointsBet has appointed Daniel Lucas to the role of a Melbourne-based chief technology officer as it continues a staff shake-up following an exit from the US market.

Analysis undertaken by The Straight reveals that while Australians are spending over four times as much per capita on gambling as they were in 1990, the percentage of overall gambling turnover on thoroughbred racing has more than halved.