Wagering

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

No respite in wagering headwinds for corporate bookie Sportsbet

Sportsbet has suffered a 10 per cent decline in year-on-year revenue for the second quarter of 2024, parent company Flutter has revealed.

Entain’s Australian fortunes take an upward turn

Signs are strong for growth returning to the Australian wagering industry after Entain, the global company which owns the Ladbrokes and Neds brands, reported that its fortunes are on an upward trajectory.

Gambling ad reforms go to Labor party room

The federal government’s reforms to wagering advertising are gathering pace with Communications Minister Michelle Rowland presenting details of the proposed changes to her fellow Labor MPs on Monday.

NZ TAB chases new generation with launch of digital wagering option

Wagering company Entain has launched an online-only platform through its partnership with the New Zealand TAB that it hopes will appeal to a different customer base.

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
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