Wagering

Total 174 Posts
The latest news, features and analysis on the wagering industry.

Albanese defends ongoing delay on gambling advertising reform

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists reform of gambling promotion is important to his government despite a 12-month delay in implementing the parliament’s recommendations.

Movement at the top as Flutter switches primary listing to NYSE

Flutter Entertainment has announced a key appointment as the wagering giant continues to bolster its presence in the US.

Sportsbet pledges to lift game on anti-money laundering compliance

Sportsbet will tighten its systems to ensure it abides by Australian anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism regulations.

Thunderbet acquired as bookie rationalisation heats up

Wagga Wagga-based bookmaker Thunderbet has become the latest smaller betting operator to be acquired, with Marantelli Bet to take over from Wednesday May 29.

Entain opts to stick the global course after strategic review

Wagering giant Entain will retain the vast majority of its global assets after an internal strategic review.

No news is not good news - Could gambling reform become a federal election issue?

As the wagering industry nervously awaits word from the federal government on the laws regulating the advertising and promotion of gambling, there is a greater chance that reform will become a central issue at the upcoming election, writes Bren O’Brien.

Sportsbet still caught in wagering downdraft

Australia’s biggest corporate bookmaker, Sportsbet, saw its revenue decline US$22 million year-on-year through the first three months of 2024.
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