Wagering

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

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.

Entain CEO Dean Shannon shapes up to an uncertain wagering landscape

Australia’s wagering industry has grown at a stratospheric rate over the past 15 years but dark clouds loom on the horizon. How does one of Australia’s biggest wagering companies, Entain, weather the storm?

BetR merger talk sets up 2024 as a year of wagering consolidation

It has been long suspected that 2024 will be a year of consolidation in the wagering industry, and the first signs of that have emerged with reports of merger discussions between BetR and BlueBet.

What will be the five biggest stories to watch in the wagering space for 2024?

Economic headwinds will present serious challenges for Australian racing's wagering service providers in 2024.

PointsBet shake-up: CFO to depart, CPO role axed after US withdrawal

Alister Lui will replace Andrew Mellor as PointsBet group chief financial offer, effective from March.

Marc Lambourne: The ‘joyful anarchy’ of betting lies at racing’s heart

Australian engagement in horse racing is among the best in the world but there is mounting evidence administrators have for too long ignored an existing fan base.

A marriage of convenience – Tabcorp's 20-year deal with no strings attached

An in-depth analysis of what the Victorian government's deal with Tabcorp might look like for the state's racing industry.
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