Wagering
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The latest news, features and analysis on the wagering industry.
Foxcatcher to live on after Pointsbet acquisition
Pointsbet has acquired wagering content and betting platform Foxcatcher, as consolidation of the wagering industry in Australia continues.
NSW dodges Point Of Consumption tax rise, for now
New South Wales treasurer Daniel Mookhey has not included an increase in Point Of Consumption Tax in his 2024/25 state budget, with a decision on any new tax regime delayed until after the review of the state’s deal with Tabcorp.
A $182 million difference of opinion – Queensland wagering projections rubbished
Bullish projections on wagering tax revenue from the Queensland treasury have been rebuked by wagering and racing industry insiders, who say the state’s budget has overestimated revenue from Point Of Consumption tax by $182 million.
Gillon McLachlan at Tabcorp - His five biggest challenges
Gillon McLachlan will officially become Tabcorp chief executive and managing director on August 5. There will be a ‘to-do’ list a mile long, but a few key priorities at the top of that list, writes Bren O’Brien.
$1.5 mill Gill – Ex-AFL boss secures Tabcorp CEO role
Gillon McLachlan has been appointed as Tabcorp’s new chief executive and managing director, with a $1.5 million a year base salary for his role running the wagering giant.
Tabcorp NSW deal under review as it plots ‘level playing field’
The funding of racing in NSW is set to undergo a considerable shake-up with State treasurer Daniel Mookhey revealing that he is reviewing the long-term exclusivity agreement with Tabcorp, set to expire in 2033.
“These failures undermine the integrity and safety of the industry” – Tabcorp cops $370,000 fine over underage gambling
Tabcorp will pay over $370,000 after pleading guilty to allowing a minor to gamble across 13 different Melbourne venues.