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The latest news, features and analysis on the wagering industry.
MIXI vote win contested by betr in latest PointsBet takeover twist
The protracted saga over the takeover of publicly listed wagering company PointsBet is set to continue, with the outcome of a shareholder vote which favoured the bid of MIXI being contested by rival betr.
Kiwis’ geoblock windfall - overseas bookies banned, triggering $100 million Entain payment
Overseas bookmakers will no longer be able to take bets from New Zealand punters after key legislation was passed unanimously through Parliament on Wednesday.
Contrasting states and confounding statements – POCT projection lotto rolls on in NSW and Queensland
The Queensland and NSW governments have different ideas on the trajectory of the Point Of Consumption Tax revenues, which underpin funding of racing in the two states.
Tabcorp and NSW government’s delicate dance as Gill hunts the trifecta
If Tabcorp CEO Gillon McLachlan plays his cards right, he could land a trifecta of big results by the end of the year in NSW, the state that has caused such headaches for the publicly listed wagering giant in recent times.
A betr offer - Rival remains determined to fight for PointsBet
Betr says it will use its 19.9 per cent stake in PointaBet in an attempt to block an acquisition move from Japanese company MIXI.
Tabcorp fined $4 million for spamming VIP customers
Tabcorp has agreed to undertake a remediation of compliance obligations under Australia’s Spam Act after it was hit with a $4 million fine for breaches in 2024.
MIXI in box seat as PointsBet rebuffs betr again
Japanese-based MIXI looks set to win the battle for PointsBet after a counteroffer from betr was rejected by the PointsBet board.