How punters selling access to their accounts could find themselves out of pocket
Promises of a small windfall could amount to a substantial fine for those who look to sell access to their betting accounts online.
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Australian bookies warned about third-party accounts
A key wagering industry regulator has urged bookmakers to be vigilant about customers selling their accounts to third parties to operate on their behalf.
Betr’s turnover jump whets appetite for more growth
As betr’s merger and acquisition starts to bear fruit, the Matt Tripp and Andrew Menz-led bookmaker is eying more takeover targets in 2026.
Boom bust – wagering firm announces departure from online wagering space
Australian bookmaker BoomBet will close its online wagering outlet, advising customers to withdraw funds, review unsettled bets, and monitor final platform notices.
World Pool’s overseas turnover grows 20 per cent as expansion rolls on
World Pool’s global expansion saw it exceed HK$10.9 billion in turnover across the 329 races it operated in Hong Kong and overseas for the first time.
American thoroughbred wagering continues decline
As data reveals that wagering continues to fall on racing in the United States, the American industry is also confronting a drop in the amount of prize money paid out.
Class action against Sportsbet builds, in-play punters set for automatic inclusion
The number of punters involved in a class action against Sportsbet is set to surge, with customers being advised they will need to opt out if they don’t wish to be included in the landmark Supreme Court case surrounding the use of fast codes to place in-play bets.
What will be the five biggest stories in wagering in 2026?
As the calendar turns into another year, it's time to turn our focus to the crystal ball to see what might shape the wagering industry headlines of 2026, and there is a certain familiarity to our predictions.
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.
“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.
Australian bookies warned about third-party accounts
A key wagering industry regulator has urged bookmakers to be vigilant about customers selling their accounts to third parties to operate on their behalf.
Betr’s turnover jump whets appetite for more growth
As betr’s merger and acquisition starts to bear fruit, the Matt Tripp and Andrew Menz-led bookmaker is eying more takeover targets in 2026.
Boom bust – wagering firm announces departure from online wagering space
Australian bookmaker BoomBet will close its online wagering outlet, advising customers to withdraw funds, review unsettled bets, and monitor final platform notices.
World Pool’s overseas turnover grows 20 per cent as expansion rolls on
World Pool’s global expansion saw it exceed HK$10.9 billion in turnover across the 329 races it operated in Hong Kong and overseas for the first time.
American thoroughbred wagering continues decline
As data reveals that wagering continues to fall on racing in the United States, the American industry is also confronting a drop in the amount of prize money paid out.
Class action against Sportsbet builds, in-play punters set for automatic inclusion
The number of punters involved in a class action against Sportsbet is set to surge, with customers being advised they will need to opt out if they don’t wish to be included in the landmark Supreme Court case surrounding the use of fast codes to place in-play bets.
What will be the five biggest stories in wagering in 2026?
As the calendar turns into another year, it's time to turn our focus to the crystal ball to see what might shape the wagering industry headlines of 2026, and there is a certain familiarity to our predictions.
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.
“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.
