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Gambling industry news - Albanese refused to back gambling ad ban

Australian Sports, Racing and Gaming Industry News – February 12

If you want to stay up to date with the latest news in the Australian sports, racing and gaming industries,...
Sun Bets online betting site performs poorly in 2017

Tabcorp puts UK betting venture Sun Bets under review

Tabcorp could offload its UK online betting venture, Sun Bets, as soon as possible following poor performance results for the...
Foxtel wants to water down gambling ad ban

Should Foxtel be exempt from Australia’s gambling ad regulation?

Following Free TV and Commercial Radio Australia's loopholes to the gambling ad ban from 5:30am to 8:30pm, ASTRA has proposed...
Neds Australia bookmaker

Mixed messages on bitcoin regulation in Australia

Australia’s major banks have confirmed they won’t be banning bitcoin following the Northern Territory gambling regulator shutting down a cryptocurrency...
Gambling industry news - Albanese refused to back gambling ad ban

Australian Sports, Racing and Gaming Industry News – February 5

EVERY week there are new announcements within the Australian sports, racing and gaming industries. We aim to cover the latest...
Neds adds bitcoin to its payment options

Neds.com.au offers punters bitcoin

Australian licensed online bookmaker, Neds.com.au, has launched a cryptocurrency platform where punters can deposit, bet and withdraw with bitcoin.
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Women are beginning to feel more comfortable to place a bet

AUSTRALIAN women are knocking down gender roles in workplaces, universities, schools and now in the gambling industry. Speaking on Hack,...
Gambling industry news - Albanese refused to back gambling ad ban

Australian Sports, Racing and Gaming Industry News – January 29

We look at the latest news in the sports betting industry, including Tennis Australia, poker machine bans, & racing &...
Gambling industry news - Albanese refused to back gambling ad ban

Australian Sports, Racing and Gaming Industry News – January 22

WELCOME to our weekly column on gaming, sports and racing news. Each week we review recent announcements, law changes and...
Gambling ads ban

Humanitarian organisation weighs in on gambling ad restrictions

Humanitarian organisation UNICEF wants gambling ad ban hours extended, stating that children should be prioritised in the sports betting advertising...
Online betting site taxes

A national wagering tax could wipe out online bookmakers

While a national point of consumption tax has been suggested in place of state-based POC regime, analysts predict it could...
William Hill

Regulatory changes could force William Hill Australia sale

William Hill has announced it will review its Australian online bookmaker due to poor performance results and the upcoming regulatory...
ESSA teams up with Vic Police

Victorian Police team up with ESSA to combat match-fixing

Vic Police have teamed up with ESSA in a world-first push to speed up match-fixing investigations.
Gambling industry news - Albanese refused to back gambling ad ban

Australian Sports, Racing and Gaming Industry News – January 15

Catch up on the latest Australian sports, racing and casino news including changes and industry announcements for the past week...
Sportsbet new CEO Barni Evans

Sportsbet gets a new CEO ahead of betting industry changes

Barni Evans has taken the helm at Sportsbet in a year full of uncertainty for the Australian betting industry.
Gambling industry news - Albanese refused to back gambling ad ban

Australian Sports, Racing and Gaming Industry News – January 9

News column specialising in sports, racing and casino updates, changes and industry announcements in Australia for the past week up...
Industry broadcasters find loopholes in gambling ad ban

Betting companies concerned with gambling advertising loopholes

ONLINE betting sites have expressed their disappointment that broadcasters have found loopholes in the new gambling advertising reforms. The independent...
Gambling industry news - Albanese refused to back gambling ad ban

Australian Sports, Racing and Gaming Industry News – December 18

WHILE we are all winding down for Christmas, some of the biggest announcements and changes in the gambling industry are...
Greens and ALP agree on poker machine reform in Victoria.

Federal Group fights back against poker machine ban

Labor has proposed a new poker machine policy which will phase out pokies in pubs and clubs by 2023, but...
Luxbet sale possibly on the cards

Luxbet.com announces it will close before Christmas

TABCORP has announced Luxbet will be shutting down, almost immediately, after an extensive review. The announcement, which is only available...
Tabcorp

Opinion: Potential consequences of the Tabcorp and Tatts merger

THE Tabcorp and Tatts deal has officially been approved and if all goes well, the two gambling giants will be...
Tatts shareholders approve Tabcorp merger

Job losses expected as Tatts shareholders approve Tabcorp deal

JOB losses are expected as 98.6 percent of Tatts shareholders voted in favour of the $11.3 billion Tabcorp merger. Australian...

Tabcorp completes divestment of Odyssey

TABCORP has announced it has completed the only condition required for the $11.3 billion tie-up with Tatts to go through....
Gambling industry news - Albanese refused to back gambling ad ban

Australian Sports, Racing and Gaming Industry News – December 11

This week is a big week for gambling giants Tabcorp and Tatts, with shareholders set to vote on the tie-up....
Novelty bets - Idris Elba

Sportsbet novelty betting – who will be the next James Bond?

Think you know who will be the next James Bond? Or perhaps you have an insider tip on who the...