Wagering

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The latest news, features and analysis on the wagering industry.

‘The trajectory is concerning’ - Australia’s biggest fixed odds punter exploring international opportunities

In a worrying sign for Australia’s racing authorities, one of the country’s highest turnover punters is switching more of his focus - and his investment - to overseas markets.

Consolidation an ‘avenue for expansion’ - Star Sports to target smaller bookies

Star Sports, the UK bookmaker which opened in Australia last year, has launched into acquisition mode amid uncertainty at the lower end of the domestic wagering pecking order.

Early shopping – Bookie fills pre-raceday void

Tabcorp’s decision to abandon its pre-raceday service for betting markets on non-metropolitan meetings has provided a window of opportunity for another bookmaker.

CEO Dean Shannon to leave Entain

Dean Shannon has resigned as chief executive of Entain's Australasian arm and he will depart the global wagering firm at the end of June.

Better late than never - ‘jumpy’ TAB website sees return of delayed Sky feed

Tabcorp has confirmed it is investigating ways to return a low latency Sky Racing feed on its website after removing it due to technical issues.

‘It's a faceless game’ - Punters urge changes to reinvigorate racing

As wagering on Australian racing continues to plummet, some of those who make a living through betting on it are urging a major change to how it is being promoted.

'Tabtime' - Tabcorp’s retail reinvention

Will Tabcorp’s renewed focus on retail deliver the wagering revival they are hoping for? Bren O’Brien dives into how it intends to reinvent the in-venue betting experience.
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