The ACT government is banking on a 25 per cent surge in betting tax revenue despite clear signs that its record-high point-of-consumption tax rates have already dented the market.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is projected to generate a record $US60 billion in legal wagering, underscoring the tournament’s unrivalled value to bookmakers and regulators worldwide.
In parallel with concerns expressed by the Australian wagering industry, the Betting and Gaming Council in the United Kingdom has outlined a five-point plan to stop British bettors from turning to black-market operators.
The IFHA’s Council on Anti-Illegal Betting and Related Crime has strengthened its global expertise with the appointment of three leading integrity and sports law specialists as it expands international efforts to combat illegal gambling and protect the integrity of racing and sport.
Over 80 companies that offer trade promotion gambling services, including major players in the wagering industry, are set to be impacted by a proposed federal government ban on lottery or sweepstakes products.
After seven years of unfettered growth, the massive American sports betting scene is undergoing a major reset, disrupted by prediction markets and corporate upheaval. Bren O’Brien examines the potential impact on the wagering industry in Australia.
Australia's booming gambling influencer culture is facing unprecedented scrutiny, with Victoria's watchdog warning social media personalities that some wagering content could breach laws and attract fines exceeding $24,000.
The importance of Australia’s biggest races to wagering turnover in New Zealand has been borne out in the latest figures released by Entain NZ.
Blake Matthews has been appointed the permanent chief financial officer of corporate bookmaker betr.
Sportsbet has appointed Doug Brown as its new chief executive officer after it was confirmed long-serving executive Barni Evans has taken an expanded role with global parent company Flutter.
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