Wagering
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The latest news, features and analysis on the wagering industry.
$1.5 mill Gill – Ex-AFL boss secures Tabcorp CEO role
Gillon McLachlan has been appointed as Tabcorp’s new chief executive and managing director, with a $1.5 million a year base salary for his role running the wagering giant.
Tabcorp NSW deal under review as it plots ‘level playing field’
The funding of racing in NSW is set to undergo a considerable shake-up with State treasurer Daniel Mookhey revealing that he is reviewing the long-term exclusivity agreement with Tabcorp, set to expire in 2033.
“These failures undermine the integrity and safety of the industry” – Tabcorp cops $370,000 fine over underage gambling
Tabcorp will pay over $370,000 after pleading guilty to allowing a minor to gamble across 13 different Melbourne venues.
Betr times ahead as BlueBet sees blue sky ahead of buyout
As Bluebet nears its July 1 acquisition of betr, the corporate bookmaker has reported year-on-year growth in turnover and net win and confirmed the makeup of its new board.
Point of Consumption – The gift that keeps on giving, according to the Queensland treasurer
The Queensland budget has predicted that receipts from wagering taxes powered by its 20 per cent Point Of Consumption Tax will defy a national trend and exceed expectations by $82 million over the next four years.
Ladbrokes adds Geelong to Australian racetrack partnerships
Ladbrokes has expanded its Australian racetrack footprint after reaching a sponsorship agreement with the Geelong Racing Club.
Upping their stake – What’s behind Craven and Tehrani’s PointsBet push?
Is there a bigger plan behind Stake.com founders Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani's play for a greater interest in PointsBet or is it just part of a global trend of changing investment strategies in a wagering industry in flux, asks Bren O’Brien?