Wagering

Total 275 Posts
The latest news, features and analysis on the wagering industry.

Overseas punters, simulcast meetings help Hong Kong Jockey Club increase seasonal betting turnover

Wagering, field sizes and crowds are up in Hong Kong, with a range of initiatives introduced in 2024/25 credited for the turnaround after a dip the previous season.

Rytenskild hearing back in court

Ex-CEO Adam Rytenskild’s unfair dismissal case against Tabcorp is set to progress to case management hearings in the Federal Court over the next three months.

MIXI lodges PointsBet bidder statement, becomes substantial shareholder

Japanese company MIXI has lodged its bidder statement for its intended takeover of corporate bookmaker PointsBet, a bid which still enjoys the unanimous support of the PointsBet board.

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Harness Racing SA has withdrawn a proposed administration fee for bookmakers to field on its racing in response to a backlash from small-scale operators.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.
You've successfully subscribed to The Straight
Great! Next, complete checkout for full access to The Straight
Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.
Unable to sign you in. Please try again.
Success! Your account is fully activated, you now have access to all content.
Error! Stripe checkout failed.
Success! Your billing info is updated.
Error! Billing info update failed.
 Become a member