Wagering

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

‘Rational’ bookies ahead of the curve as incentive crackdown looms

Pointsbet Group CEO Sam Swanell is not losing sleep over possible federal government changes to how bookmakers advertise to their customers.

Flutter’s American dream gathers pace

Flutter, owner of Australia's biggest corporate bookmaker Sportsbet, will make a bid for a primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

Irish hurling, US elections and minor Euro football leagues - all in a day’s work for NT betting regulator

Nothing is off limits for the Northern Territory Racing Commission when it comes to settling wagering disputes between punters and bookmakers.

Racing leads year-on-year wagering revenue decline for Sportsbet

The parent company of Australian market leader Sportsbet has reported a significant drop in overall revenue in 2023, with turnover on racing cited as a major contributing factor.

Wagering firm SportChamps fined over another inducement breach

Bookmaker SportsChamps has pleaded guilty to two offences under the NSW Betting and Racing Act.

Punters plead for industry voice on federal government gambling reform

Punters representative Richard Irvine has renewed calls for proper government consultation after Communications Minister Michelle Rowland rejected his request for a meeting following the release of the ‘You Some, You Lose More’ report.

In-venue cash betting facing ban in Victoria

Tabcorp has been ordered by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission to stop taking cash payments on unsupervised in-venue betting machines.
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