Wagering

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

Drop in racing turnover drags on Tabcorp

A drop-off in racing turnover continues to drag on Tabcorp’s bottom line, with the wagering giant reporting a 5.9 per cent turnover decline on racing alone over the last six months of 2023.

Federal government defends delay in response to wagering reform report

The federal government says it needs to take its time in delivering a response to a parliamentary committee report into online gambling.

A marriage of inconvenience: Will the WA TAB find its wagering soulmate?

Reports that Tabcorp has gone cold on a possible bid for the WA TAB are just the latest twist in a decade-long saga, but one that could open up a huge opportunity for Entain in the Australian market, writes Bren O’Brien.

‘Rational’ bookies ahead of the curve as incentive crackdown looms

Pointsbet Group CEO Sam Swanell is not losing sleep over possible federal government changes to how bookmakers advertise to their customers.

Flutter’s American dream gathers pace

Flutter, owner of Australia's biggest corporate bookmaker Sportsbet, will make a bid for a primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

Irish hurling, US elections and minor Euro football leagues - all in a day’s work for NT betting regulator

Nothing is off limits for the Northern Territory Racing Commission when it comes to settling wagering disputes between punters and bookmakers.

Racing leads year-on-year wagering revenue decline for Sportsbet

The parent company of Australian market leader Sportsbet has reported a significant drop in overall revenue in 2023, with turnover on racing cited as a major contributing factor.
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