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Bye bye, Benny? New gambling laws likely to see social media influencer Scarf head overseas

Forced into a likely move overseas by the latest changes to gambling laws, social media influencer Ben Scarf doesn’t want sympathy. But he does hold concerns about how the landmark shift will impact the Australian wagering industry.

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One in, all in – National tote’s One Pool branding revealed by Tabcorp 

Tabcorp’s national tote will be known as One Pool as the company pencils in an October launch date for its long-awaited merged parimutuel product. 

More punters added to Tabcorp’s banned list

Tabcorp’s actions on ‘higher-risk’ customers have resulted in more banning notices being issued, with a swathe of punters recently notified they could no longer transact with the betting company.

BetMakers boosts profitability as Tabcorp deal looms

BetMakers says a renewed focus on technology, automation and cost control paid off in FY26, with the wagering technology group reporting stronger revenue and a more than threefold increase in underlying earnings as it heads towards a proposed takeover by Tabcorp.

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Waterhouse VC – The Missing Hedge Layer

In this month's Waterhouse VC newsletter, from ice-cream shops to sports bars, businesses are beginning to use prediction markets to offset revenue risks, opening the door to a new generation of risk-management platforms.

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Betr delivers FY26 turnaround, launches new ‘wildcard’ betting product

Betr has launched a same-game multi innovation inspired by a company hackathon as it remains on target to hit its EBITDA guidance of between $13 million and $19 million in the current financial year.

‘Leaning in aggressively’ – Tabcorp all-in as national tote launch nears

The national tote launch is weeks away, with Tabcorp awaiting final sign-off from the NSW regulator for the initiative, which it believes can halt the five-year decline in racing turnover.

Cost-cutting pays as leaner Tabcorp delivers more bang for same buck

Tabcorp has delivered significantly higher earnings from almost unchanged revenue, as cost-cutting measures and operational improvements continue to underpin the company's turnaround, and sports wagering continues to take share from racing.

Cookie-cutter bookies – The online gambling platform built in 24 days

Yolo Investments, the venture gaming firm founded by Australian entrepreneur Tim Heath, claims an AI-native team launched a fully licensed real-money casino and sportsbook in just 24 days. It is just the latest example of how AI will disrupt the global gambling industry.

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PointsBet adds to calls warning gambling reforms could strengthen offshore operators

PointsBet has detailed advertising cutbacks, tighter VIP controls and its concerns over compliance costs during its annual general meeting, while urging Canberra to target offshore operators, influencers and payment channels. 

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