Two key recommendations of 2023’s You Win Some, You Lose More report, the establishment of a national gambling regulator and the banning of inducements, are expected to be discussed by the Labor Party at this week’s national conference.
New research conducted by Roy Morgan has found one in seven Australian adults is being adversely affected by betting activity, either through their own behaviour or that of someone close to them.
Tabcorp has been fined $2.7 million and told it must improve its compliance processes after breaching federal communications laws with over 4000 calls and 217,000 messages to its customers.
Australian-owned wagering brand Stake has become an unlikely political talking point in Britain, with Everton's sponsorship deal overlapping with new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's lifelong support of the EPL club and a gambling reform agenda.
Entain’s decision to lay off 500 workers globally has intensified concerns about the wagering sector’s restructuring, although the immediate impact on Australian operations remains uncertain following earlier domestic redundancies.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has capped another year of wagering growth, with record international engagement, expanding commingling and tourism.
Chief wagering officer Michael Fitzsimons has promised Tabcorp will review the takeout rates of its parimutuel offering once the national tote is operational.
Racing NSW found itself in the driver’s seat in a deal with Tabcorp over the national tote and, ahead of his temporary departure, Peter V’landys delivered an outcome which enriches the racing regulator. But, as Bren O’Brien writes, key questions remain.
Australia's three tote pools are expected to merge early in the new racing season, with a launch as soon as Winx Stakes day a possibility once final approval from regulators is received.
Tabcorp has signed a five-year deal with one of Australia’s largest hotel operators, with more than 100 Australian Venue Co (AVC) venues to continue as part of its national retail network.
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