Oceania

Oceanic news – Australia and nearby countries

Skycity NZ recruits David Attenborough as NED

SBC News Skycity NZ recruits David Attenborough as NED

Skycity Entertainment has informed the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) of its intentions to appoint former Tabcorp Holdings CEO David Attenborough as a non-executive director (NED). The Auckland-based gambling group notified investors that Attenborough would serve as a corporate advisor to its board of directors from 1 March 2023.  The NED appointment will require the regulatory approval of the Australian …

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EPIC takes next step in Australia clinching Tabcorp deal

SBC News EPIC takes next step in Australia clinching Tabcorp deal

Tabcorp, one of the largest betting and gaming groups in Australia, has become the latest firm to partner with EPIC Risk Management. Enhancing the consultancy’s presence in the Australian betting and gaming scene, the partnership will be based out of Melbourne and focus on delivery of EPIC’s executive training and gambling harm awareness.  This will include its ‘Interactions Masterclass’ programme, …

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Rivalry to accelerate 2023 esportsbook leadership ambitions

SBC News Rivalry to accelerate 2023 esportsbook leadership ambitions

Citing high confidence in its business model and marketing, Rivalry is anticipating strong trading in 2023 following a successful close to last year. Having recorded its first profitable quarter in Q3 2022, Rivalry now aims to further consolidate itself in the international esports betting scene, in which it is an active licence holder in Australia and Canada. In a letter …

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NSW Labor proposes bold new gambling reforms ahead of March elections

NSW Labor proposes bold new gambling reforms ahead of March elections

In the latest in a series of political developments around gambling regulation in Australia, the New South Wales (NSW) Labor Party has announced a raft of reforms to the sector should it win March’s state elections. Chris Minns MP, the leader of NSW Labor, posted a series of updates on Twitter confirming the prospective reforms, affecting areas such as advertising, …

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Stats Perform adds Tennis Australia competitions to live betting streams

SBC News Stats Perform adds Tennis Australia competitions to live betting streams

Stats Perform has been named the exclusive distributor of data and live video streaming to licensed sports betting operators for Tennis Australia (TA). The multi-year deal sees the analytics company add the Australian Open, Australian Open Qualifying and other TA tournaments to its growing portfolio of live betting streams and trading data. The sport’s governing body will use Stats Perform’s …

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Michael Ahearne steps down from GiG board to focus on SkyCity CEO duties

Michael Ahearne steps down from GiG board to focus on SkyCity CEO duties

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has confirmed a change in its Board of Directors, as Michael Ahearne steps down from his position to refocus on other projects. Ahearne is CEO of SkyCity Entertainment Group, and became part of GiG’s board on 1 April 2022 following the latter’s acquisition of Sportnco Gaming SAS. To support the takeover, SkyCity invested €25m in GiG …

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Todd Buckingham: BetMakers… Jumpstart Australia

SBC News Todd Buckingham: BetMakers... Jumpstart Australia

2022 saw Australia’s sports betting market transformed by the break-up of Tabcorp Holdings and regulatory consensus agreed on wagering laws/standards settled across Australia’s six states. As Australian wagering enters its next evolution, Todd Buckingham, CEO of BetMakers seeks to take full advantage of changes, backing new sportsbook venture BETR and expanding the Global Tote to revitalise racing markets.  ____________ SBC: …

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22BET appoints Brendon McCullum as brand ambassador

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Sports betting affiliate 22BET has secured the services of well-known New Zealand all-rounder Brendon Barrie McCullum as its new brand ambassador according to a statement from the firm this week. The move, it said, adds value to “India’s leading sports gaming site”.  Announcing the news, 22BET revealed that the move to appoint McCullum had been speculated “for a long time”, …

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PointsBet in preliminary discussions to sell Australia arm to newcomer NTD

PointsBet in preliminary discussions to sell Australia arm to newcomer NTD

International betting company PointsBet has entered into discussions with newly launched Australian operator NTD for the sale of its operating arm in the country.  PointsBet confirmed that preliminary discussions were underway following reports of the potential transaction in The Australian newspaper.  The firm stated that any decisions taken would be done so in pursuit of its objective of maximising value …

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Steven Salz, Rivalry: Seizing Australian esports betting opportunities

Rivalry: Seizing Australian esports betting opportunities

A wealthy country with a vibrant sporting scene and established betting market, Australia is a land of opportunity for operators who can secure a foothold.  This opinion was not lost on Rivalry CEO Steven Salz, who broke down how and why the esports operator has taken a keen interest in the sunny shores of Oceania from its Ontario, Canada headquarters. …

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