Tag: 'online bookmakers'

Nicky Whelan and Ricky Ponting in BetEasy ad

Sportsbet to absorb BetEasy following Stars-Flutter merger

21 April 4:58 pm One of Australia's leading bookies is about to vanish from the market, according to local media sources.

Rugby league news

New NRL ‘super tax’ to include all finals and State of Origin

27 February 1:02 pm The NRL and Australia's bookies are locked in a standoff over plans to raise betting taxes.

Matt Tripp gambling news

Tripp sells BetEasy stake to Stars Group in $251m deal

4 December 4:40 pm Matt Tripp has sold his remaining BetEasy shares as The Stars Group prepares for a mega merger.

Victorian government mulls new online gambling tax

Victoria to ban bonus bets at online bookmakers from May 26

22 May 10:53 am From Sunday, online bookies cannot advertise free bets or enforce wagering requirements in Victoria.

Tatts Group and Tabcorp merger

NSW sanctions multiple bookmakers over illegal bonus offers

13 May 2:03 pm Bookies have used a number of alternative advertising streams to dodge NSW's bonus bet laws.

ANZ feels pressure from banking royal commission

ANZ outlines plan to curb credit gambling after commission grilling

3 December 11:17 am ANZ has become the first bank in Australia to clamp down on credit card gambling and will restrict online punters...

Australian gambling

Nation-wide self-exclusion scheme hits Queensland roadblock

9 November 10:23 am THE nation-wide self-exclusion scheme for problem gamblers has been delayed by Queensland, the sole jurisdiction yet to sign off on...

New NSW advertising laws see bookies, racing & media industries unite

22 March 2:05 pm AUSTRALIA’s media organisations have united with online bookmakers and the racing industry to raise concerns with the NSW government’s new...