Wagering

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

‘Encouraging trends’ – Sportsbet grows revenue and customers despite softness in turnover and racing

Australia’s biggest bookmaker Sportsbet is continuing its growth in both revenue and number of active customers, as it rides a wave of additional regulation, taxation and softness in the racing market.

PointsBet scotches takeover rumours as share price doubles since September

Publicly listed wagering company PointsBet has doused speculation it is set for a takeover as its share price soared to its highest point for 2024.

Executive change continues at Entain

Dafne Guisard has been appointed as chief operations officer at Entain’s global business.

Bella blue - Gill’s Everest captain’s call sets the scene for new Tabcorp

Tabcorp CEO Gillon McLachlan’s decision to make a late change to the slot agreement surrounding Bella Nipotina may have cost his new employers an extra slice of the $20 million Everest pie, but it sets the scene for more disciplined times for the wagering giant.

Tabcorp searches for new chief operating officer after Paul Carew resignation

Paul Carew, the chief operating officer at Tabcorp, is leaving the wagering company to join the hospitality firm Endeavour Group.

‘It was my domain’ - Why the Melbourne Cup will always be Australia’s greatest betting race

It’s been 40 years since Mark Read led a successful Melbourne Cup plunge on Black Knight. One of racing’s great thinkers, Read says there has been no other race like it for wagering.

‘There is nothing bigger than a US election’ - Political betting blockbuster tipped to break records

The intensity of campaigning in the US election has been matched by expectations of mind-boggling global wagering figures despite some Australian agencies experiencing a downturn in interest.
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