Wagering

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

Contrasting states and confounding statements – POCT projection lotto rolls on in NSW and Queensland

The Queensland and NSW governments have different ideas on the trajectory of the Point Of Consumption Tax revenues, which underpin funding of racing in the two states.

Tabcorp and NSW government’s delicate dance as Gill hunts the trifecta

If Tabcorp CEO Gillon McLachlan plays his cards right, he could land a trifecta of big results by the end of the year in NSW, the state that has caused such headaches for the publicly listed wagering giant in recent times.

A betr offer - Rival remains determined to fight for PointsBet

Betr says it will use its 19.9 per cent stake in PointaBet in an attempt to block an acquisition move from Japanese company MIXI.

Tabcorp fined $4 million for spamming VIP customers

Tabcorp has agreed to undertake a remediation of compliance obligations under Australia’s Spam Act after it was hit with a $4 million fine for breaches in 2024.

MIXI in box seat as PointsBet rebuffs betr again

Japanese-based MIXI looks set to win the battle for PointsBet after a counteroffer from betr was rejected by the PointsBet board.

‘The trajectory is concerning’ - Australia’s biggest fixed odds punter exploring international opportunities

In a worrying sign for Australia’s racing authorities, one of the country’s highest turnover punters is switching more of his focus - and his investment - to overseas markets.

Consolidation an ‘avenue for expansion’ - Star Sports to target smaller bookies

Star Sports, the UK bookmaker which opened in Australia last year, has launched into acquisition mode amid uncertainty at the lower end of the domestic wagering pecking order.
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