Wagering
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The latest news, features and analysis on the wagering industry.
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.
Racing's tipping Point – Will Point of Consumption taxes increase again?
With wagering revenue in decline, state governments are facing a shortfall in their Point of Consumption Tax revenues, prompting rumours of a further tax hike in NSW.
Alleged offensive remark about regulator led to Rytenskild’s downfall
Fallen Tabcorp chief executive Adam Rytenskild is alleged to have made an offensive comment about a Victorian-based gambling regulator.