Andrew Vouris, the Entain executive responsible for guiding the company through one of the sternest examinations of compliance culture in Australian wagering history, has urged the industry to focus on “winning the right way”.
Wagering company Entain retains faith in the future growth of its Australian business, while it estimates its opportunity in New Zealand could grow to NZ$700 million a year with the potential addition of three online casino licences.
A punter who altered bank documents to hide depositor identities has lost a dispute involving over $12,000, with the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission backing Picklebet’s decision to retain the funds.
Liquor & Gaming NSW has foreshadowed a crackdown on influencer promotions of betting and gambling products with companies held responsible for all marketing content shared online.
The New South Wales government has described possible changes to the long-term wagering deal with Tabcorp as "on hiatus", as Racing NSW chief executive Peter V’landys and his Tabcorp counterpart Gillon McLachlan look to finalise an agreement which is set to deliver a national tote.
Market leader Sportsbet has reported a return to growth in the final quarter of 2025, with sportsbook revenue up 1 per cent, ending a year in which it declined six per cent overall.
The spring shower of favoured results for punters has returned in the autumn, with the prospect of further short-priced winners in major races this weekend having bookies’ nervously eying their balance sheets.
Punters have another online wagering option, with CrownBet re-entering the Australian online betting picture after eight years on the sidelines.
Chief executive Gillon McLachlan has praised the greater consistency and capability of Tabcorp after the company recorded small growth in revenue and turnover across the first half of the financial year, despite a drop in digital revenue and the ongoing weakness in racing turnover.
