Wagering

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

Fee reprieve - SA regulator backflips on bookie admin charge

Harness Racing SA has withdrawn a proposed administration fee for bookmakers to field on its racing in response to a backlash from small-scale operators.

Betr goes again with PointsBet play

Betr has detailed its all-scrip, off-market offer for PointsBet, maintaining that it represents a superior offer to that put forward by Japanese company MIXI.

Azzopardi launches BearBet

Former professional punter Darren Azzopardi has launched his new corporate bookmaking business, BearBet.

Betr in the black as positive promise is delivered upon

In a financial year where it conducted a merger, an acquisition and another attempted buyout of a key rival, betr has posted its first positive EBITDA result.

Taxes and triple threats - Global gambling’s new certainty and its impact on world racing

The tide of gambling taxes is rising globally, with British racing facing an existential triple threat while bettors in the United States are being targeted. Australia knows the script well, but what does it mean for the future of racing? Bren O’Brien investigates.

Bet Deck fined for unsolicited approach to customer

Bet Deck has been fined almost $30,000 for breaching the terms of its Northern Territory licence.

Flutter cyber breach impacts Betfair customers

Betting exchange Betfair confirms personal data belonging to its customers has been stolen in a cybersecurity breach involving Flutter Entertainment.
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