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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 …

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. …

Oliver Niner, Head of Sales at esports data solutions provider PandaScore identifies the clear and present opportunity for betting operators to serve Australia’s growing esports community… The Australian market is considered one of the most desirable for sportsbooks to operate in. With a mature betting culture across a wide range of sports, horses and greyhounds as well as a strong …

Tabcorp Holdings has published its FY22 sustainability report, covering its ESG activities during 2022, including a period before its demerger with The Lottery Corporation. Back in May, Tabcorp completed a demerger of its lottery and keno business, which saw the development of The Lottery Corporation, as the group places a continued focus on gaming and sports betting products. However, the measurements …

The government of Western Australia has axed plans to sell WA TAB betting offices following rejection of sales terms by all suitable parties. This week, WA Premier Mark McGowan issued a statement to local media, confirming that his administration would no longer proceed with its planned sale of WA TAB. McGowan outlined that the WA government had failed to secure …

Sportsbet will be able to advertise to its Australian customers as part of a new agreement with TikTok, according to ABC News. The outlet reported that the social media platform is planning a ‘strictly controlled advertising pilot’ with Flutter Entertainment brand Sportsbet, which will only be seen by Australian consumers in a trial-run. TikTok stated that Sportsbet’s advertising will only …

Australia has overhauled the country’s responsible gambling messaging, notably ditching the ‘gamble responsibly’ phrase, according to international media reports. In its place, the Labor Party government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has introduced seven new phrases to be implemented across gambling advertising and marketing in the country.  The new messages, which are set to be rolled out across televised – …

BetMakers Technology has notified investors that it has entered a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire horse racing intelligence and rating systems provider Punting Form.  A purchase agreement has been reached with Punting Form owner ABettorEdge Pty, which will see BetMakers take over all proprietary IPs and artificial intelligence of the technology. It will be used to continue the enhancement …

Genius Sports has been named the official data partner of the Isuzu UTE A-League Men (ALM) and Liberty A-League Women (ALW) for their 2022-23 season. Through the firm’s 24/7 bet monitoring technology and educational services, the exclusive deal, formed with the Australian Professional Leagues (APL), aims to protect Australian football from match-fixing and betting-related corruption. The data company outlined that …

Racing and Sports (RAS) continues its strong commercial momentum as a newly listed ASX tech enterprise, announcing a new racing systems partnership with Picklebet.  Under the terms of the two-year agreement, RAS will serve as the lead provider of risk-managed trading services for Picklebet’s racing product – commissioned to expand the bookmaker’s sports betting markets and product offering. Founded in …