Wagering

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

Credit card gambling ban comes into force

Australian punters will no longer be able to use credit cards to fund their betting accounts.

South Australia latest to announce shortfall on budgeted betting taxes

The wagering downturn continues to bite state governments with South Australia predicting a $15 million drop in revenue from its Point Of Consumption Tax regime over the current and next three financial years.

Albanese defends ongoing delay on gambling advertising reform

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists reform of gambling promotion is important to his government despite a 12-month delay in implementing the parliament’s recommendations.

Movement at the top as Flutter switches primary listing to NYSE

Flutter Entertainment has announced a key appointment as the wagering giant continues to bolster its presence in the US.

Sportsbet pledges to lift game on anti-money laundering compliance

Sportsbet will tighten its systems to ensure it abides by Australian anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism regulations.

Thunderbet acquired as bookie rationalisation heats up

Wagga Wagga-based bookmaker Thunderbet has become the latest smaller betting operator to be acquired, with Marantelli Bet to take over from Wednesday May 29.

Entain opts to stick the global course after strategic review

Wagering giant Entain will retain the vast majority of its global assets after an internal strategic review.
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