Wagering

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

Betr linked with Entain discussions

Not content with its protracted takeover battle for PointsBet, betr has been linked with a play for the Australian business of Entain.

MIXI ups PointsBet sweetener

MIXI has further sweetened its play for Australian bookmaker PointsBet, with $1.30 per share on offer to shareholders should the Japanese company secure 90 per cent of the takeover target.

Putting a name on it – why bookies sponsor race clubs

Sponsorship deals for Australian race clubs have evolved far beyond a bit of branding on the winning post. But while these agreements provide valuable revenue for clubs, what’s in it for the sponsors, particularly Australia’s corporate bookmakers?

Waterhouse VC - Lessons from Ben Keith

A profile of Ben Keith, the charismatic founder of Star Sports, one of the UK’s biggest and most respected independent bookmakers.

‘Enormous opportunity to evolve’ - Frank Smith appointed as Sky Racing’s new executive producer

Frank Smith has become the latest recruit to a new-look Tabcorp, joining Sky Racing as executive producer of the network.

‘Textbook example of government overreach’ – Bowlers banned in New Jersey

Proxy betting, or betting on someone else's behalf, has been made illegal in New Jersey after the passage of a key pieces of legislation was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy.

Betr opens offer for PointsBet, as MIXI takes greater stake

Betr’s takeover offer for PointsBet has opened to shareholders, but the corporate bookmaking rival’s board remains unmoved as Japanese-backed MIXI has increased its holding.
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