Wagering

Total 180 Posts
The latest news, features and analysis on the wagering industry.

Tripp, Sullivan to join forces as betr and BlueBet merger confirmed

Wagering companies betr and BlueBet will merge in a bid to compete with Australia's biggest bookmakers.

Victorian bookies in strict new rules involving betting statements

Wagering operators in Victoria will have to change the format of their customer activity statements among new measures introduced by the state’s gambling regulator.

Victorian gambling watchdog issues hefty fine to online bookie MintBet

An online bookmaker has been hit with a $100,000 fine after a Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission investigation.

Sportsbet growth lags behind Flutter’s global surge

A continued drop in wagering on racing led Sportsbet to a 7 per cent slump in revenue across 2023, parent company Flutter has revealed.

NT law changes put additional heat on corporate bookmakers

Bigger fines, stricter licensing requirements and a new Commissioner highlight the new Racing and Wagering Act to come in from July in Australia’s corporate bookmaking epicentre.

Trackside betting – Formula 1’s delicate dance with global gambling

The close relationship between the booming sport of Formula 1 and a globally quasi-regulated betting sector creates some interesting challenges for Australian regulators.

Changing times make WA TAB a hard sell

Does anybody want to buy the WA TAB? Not at the current price and in the current environment writes Bren O’Brien.
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