Waterhouse VC – When Gaming Met Wagering
Technology has made the pathway for wagering's future customers very different from what it once was, although the basic principle remains the same.
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“A superior racing experience” – Stake steps up racing offering with BetMakers partnership
Tote pools on global racing are on the agenda of Stake.com after it inked a deal with Australian wagering tech company BetMakers.
Catterall to replace Swanell in key PointsBet executive role
PointsBet’s transformative year has ended with confirmation that Sam Swanell will step down from the Group CEO role after nine-and-a-half years, with Andrew Catterall promoted in his place.
Christmas exit for betr’s Holley
Darren Holley, betr’s chief financial officer, will leave the publicly listed wagering company at the end of 2025 after spending five years in the role during a transformative period for the BlueBet and betr brands.
Rob Wood to depart Entain’s global business in early 2026
Rob Wood, a fixture at Entain for 13 years, will leave the global wagering company in 2026.
The uncomfortable global dance between gambling and racing
In almost every major racing jurisdiction in the world, the relationship between horse racing and gambling and/or wagering is under the spotlight. Recent developments in North America, England and Australia show how tangled that relationship has become.
“A missed opportunity” – Wagering industry blasts Queensland POCT call as counter productive
The Australian wagering industry has broadly condemned the Queensland government’s decision not to adopt a recommended cut in the Point Of Consumption Tax rate.
Bookies set for Queensland POCT change disappointment
Queensland is likely to retain the highest Point Of Consumption tax among Australian states, with Racing Minister Tim Mander set to ignore industry pressure to cut the wagering levy to 15 per cent.
CrownBet lives again as Betfair Australia steps into dedicated fixed-odds play
A “strategic diversification” by Crown Resorts will see Betfair Australia revive the CrownBet brand and enter the competitive fixed-odds betting market.
More than a feeling – Does the Australian tote still have a pulse?
Gillon McLachlan has made the formation of a national tote the centrepiece of his reform of Tabcorp since taking over as chief executive in August 2024. For the one-time wagering behemoth, there is a lot more at play than just extra liquidity.
“A superior racing experience” – Stake steps up racing offering with BetMakers partnership
Tote pools on global racing are on the agenda of Stake.com after it inked a deal with Australian wagering tech company BetMakers.
Catterall to replace Swanell in key PointsBet executive role
PointsBet’s transformative year has ended with confirmation that Sam Swanell will step down from the Group CEO role after nine-and-a-half years, with Andrew Catterall promoted in his place.
Christmas exit for betr’s Holley
Darren Holley, betr’s chief financial officer, will leave the publicly listed wagering company at the end of 2025 after spending five years in the role during a transformative period for the BlueBet and betr brands.
Rob Wood to depart Entain’s global business in early 2026
Rob Wood, a fixture at Entain for 13 years, will leave the global wagering company in 2026.
The uncomfortable global dance between gambling and racing
In almost every major racing jurisdiction in the world, the relationship between horse racing and gambling and/or wagering is under the spotlight. Recent developments in North America, England and Australia show how tangled that relationship has become.
“A missed opportunity” – Wagering industry blasts Queensland POCT call as counter productive
The Australian wagering industry has broadly condemned the Queensland government’s decision not to adopt a recommended cut in the Point Of Consumption Tax rate.
Bookies set for Queensland POCT change disappointment
Queensland is likely to retain the highest Point Of Consumption tax among Australian states, with Racing Minister Tim Mander set to ignore industry pressure to cut the wagering levy to 15 per cent.
CrownBet lives again as Betfair Australia steps into dedicated fixed-odds play
A “strategic diversification” by Crown Resorts will see Betfair Australia revive the CrownBet brand and enter the competitive fixed-odds betting market.
More than a feeling – Does the Australian tote still have a pulse?
Gillon McLachlan has made the formation of a national tote the centrepiece of his reform of Tabcorp since taking over as chief executive in August 2024. For the one-time wagering behemoth, there is a lot more at play than just extra liquidity.
