Racing Queensland has announced changes to its race information fees structure, effective from today. The organisation said it was critical the industry received a return on the significant investment it makes in hosting meetings. “In recent years we have seen the amount of money wagered increasing but revenues back to the industry have been declining, which is simply not sustainable,” …

Australian gaming group Tatts is set to be awarded more than $451m (£249.6m) in compensation, arising from the expiry of its gaming operator’s licence in August 2012. The Supreme Court of Victoria has found the State of Victoria liable, with an announcement regarding interest and costs expected in the coming days. A statement on the company’s website said: “Tatts welcomes the decision, which upholds an agreement …

The Irish Bookmakers Association has revealed that the Betting Bill is now with the Attorney General, but is sweating on EU approval. The group, which represents 70 per cent of bookmakers and independent providers, believes the retail betting sector is in severe decline, having witnessed the closure of 366 shops in the last six years, resulting in the loss of approximately 1700 staff. It …

Hibernian FC has announced a lucrative six figure sponsorship deal with bookmakers Marathonbet, that will see them become the club’s main partner for the next two years. A statement on their official website said the initial agreement begins ahead of the 2014/15 season and includes an option for a third year. The firm’s logo will be on the front of …

Research on the digital behaviour of football fans shows that 65 per cent of UK football followers use their mobile phones to keep tabs on World Cup happenings. The study, from mobile sports betting platform BETFUZE, reveals that nearly half will also watch games in pubs across the country, with England supporters backing their team financially. Betting operator Coral predicts …

iGaming supplier Yoyougaming has announced the release of its inaugural game, Gold Dice, exclusively via the Odobo Marketplace, an integrated App Store. The business said that the oriental themed game will soon be live with both bet365 and Betfair. Managing Director Kevin Li said: “We created gold dice to appeal to the Asian and European markets. What we ended up …

Online bookmaker 666Bet.com has stepped into the ring, penning a title sponsorship agreement with Queensbury Promotions for the long-awaited Derek Chisora v Tyson Fury rematch. The WBO World Heavyweight Championship Final Eliminator takes place at Manchester’s Phones 4u Arena on Saturday 26th July, and the company confirmed that a representative will be live on BoxNation during the event with the latest …

888poker are currently reviewing their partnership with Luis Suarez, after FIFA launched an investigation into yesterday’s alleged bite on Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini. The controversial Liverpool and Uruguay playmaker clashed with the Juventus clubman in the 79th minute of their 1-0 win at the Estadio das Dunas. Referee Marco Rodriguez missed the incident, although he awarded a free kick against the …