Australia ASX-listed racing and fantasy sports operator TopBetta has confirmed that it has raised AUS $2.6 million (£1.5 million) through a share placement funded by a group of ‘sophisticated and institutional’ investors. Placing 14.5 million shares at AUS $0.18, TopBetta governance will use the funds to implement an ‘aggressive growth’ strategy targeting customers during the key period of Spring Carnival …
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Ladbrokes Australia is ‘Up for the Challenge’ with Saatchi & Saatchi
Ahead of busy period for Australian sports with the AFL and NRL Finals commencing in September, Ladbrokes Australia has announced the launch of its new nationwide marketing campaign ‘Up for the Challenge’. ‘Up for the Challenge’, is the first marketing campaign delivered by Saatchi & Saatchi, who were appointed Ladbrokes Australia’s lead creative agency in May following an account pitch …
Read More »South Australia bans esports gambling
The state government in South Australia has moved to stamp out all forms of esports wagering. Consumer and Business Services Minister John Rau has informed the Independent Gambling Authority that it should not approve betting on competitive gaming events, irrespective of where the event occurs. This includes for instance The International, the Dota 2 tournament which is currently underway in Seattle, …
Read More »BOS Speaker Profile – Valery Bollier – Oulala – Making fantasy moves
Valery Bollier is the CEO of Oulala, a company that is fast making tracks in DFS and has recently announced a move into India and Australasia via a deal with Cardinal House Group. Valery is speaking on a panel at Betting on Sports 2016 (September 15-16) on the topic of how DFS operators and bookmakers can work together for mutual …
Read More »Rugby League star faces investigation over NRL betting activity
New Zealand standoff Kieran Foran is being investigated by the police and NRL Integrity Unit after $2,000 in winnings from a bet on his Parramatta Eels team ended up in his TAB account. The match in question was Parramatta’s visit to Foran’s former club, Manly Sea Eagles, on April 14. Just half an hour before kick-off, $18,000 in cash was wagered …
Read More »bet365 Australia narrows operational losses to AUS $10.9 million
Independent bookmaker bet365 has reduced its Australian market losses to AUS 10.9 million (£6.3 million) for the 12-month period ending 27 March. The figure represents a marked improvement on its fiscal 2015 market losses of AUS $31 million. Since beginning its operations in Australia under a Darwin license in 2012, the Stoke-based bookmaker has accumulated losses of AUS $133 million …
Read More »Legal & expansion costs see Tabcorp post 49% 2016 profits decline
Footing a legal bill of AUS $20 million (£11.5 million) Australian ASX-listed gambling operator Tabcorp Holdings (Tabcorp) has witnessed its full-year 2016 net profits decline 49% to AUS $169 million (FY 2015: AUS $334 million). Presenting its FY 2016 results (financial period ending 30 June), Tabcorp governance stated that 2016 business conditions had been ‘Volatile.’ The gambling operator would report …
Read More »Tatts enters ‘advanced negotiations’ for Intralot Australia & New Zealand division
Updating the market, ASX-listed Australian gambling operator Tatts Group Limited (Tatts) has announced that it has entered ‘exclusive talks’ to acquire Intralot’s Australian and New Zealand business division. Tatts have confirmed to Australian business news sources that stakeholder negotiations have ‘advanced to a confirmatory due diligence stage’. However, the company would further state that no final proposal had been made. …
Read More »Tabcorp strengthens Board advisory with Bruce Akhurst & Vickki McFadden appointments
Australian ASX-listed gambling operator Tabcorp Holdings has moved to strengthen its governance advisory by appointing Bruce Akhurst and Vickki McFadden as Non-Executive Directors. Tabcorp adds to its advisory board Bruce Akhurst, a veteran Australian technology and management expert who currently serves as Executive Chairman of advertising services firm AdStream. Vickki McFadden will further assist Tabcorp governance on strategic investments, banking and …
Read More »Tabcorp strengthens technical capabilities with INTECQ acquisition
Australian gambling operator Tabcorp Holdings has today confirmed that it has acquired ASX-listed gaming systems and technology provider INTECQ Limited for AUS $128 million (£74 million). The acquisition sees Tabcorp strengthen its technical and operational capabilities by acquiring INTECQ systems (formerly eBet Gaming) specialists in gaming business intelligence tools and player loyalty reward programmes. INTECQ currently services 1200 licensed venues …
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