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Tabcorp aims for digital expansion following out-performance of corporate forecasts

SBC News Tabcorp aims for digital expansion following out-performance of corporate forecasts

Governance of Australian gambling operator Tabcorp were delighted to announce that the company had beaten market forecasts for its 2014 performance (year ending 30 June). Tabcorp would post 2014 full year net profits of $171 million up 14% on 2013’s 149 million. Tabcorp would record a performance uplift on all key top-line metrics, as the operator posted a 6% rise …

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AUSTRAC charges Tabcorp with failed anti-money laundering compliance

SBC News AUSTRAC charges Tabcorp with failed anti-money laundering compliance

AUSTRAC, the Australia financial intelligence unit is charging Tabcorp with failure to comply with anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing laws. The penalty placed by the finance body, could see Tabcorp charged with an AUS $17 million fine, for failing to meet Australian anti-money laundering compliance laws and practices. AUSTRAC has stated to Australian media that it has gained a …

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Tabcorp signs mobile search agreement with Sprylogics

SBC News Tabcorp signs mobile search agreement with Sprylogics

Sprylogics International Corp a technology provider of semantic search, machine learning and natural language processes, has announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Australia’s Tabcorp The partnership will provide Tabcorp Sprylogics per click advertising revenue, with an annual minimum guaranteed level. Furthermore the operator will see wagering information and markets from TAB.com.au seamlessly integrated into the BreakingSports app news feed. …

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Rahul Sood – Unikrn eSports wagering – Big Game Time!

SBC News Rahul Sood - Unikrn eSports wagering - Big Game Time!

The ongoing phenomenal growth in the popularity of eSports has ensured that it wouldn’t be long before significant investments began to appear left, right and centre. Three new start-ups, in the form of Unikrn, Vulcun, and AlphaDraft, have all seen considerable sums of money pumped into them in recent months as they look to conquer the eSports wagering market. Unikrn expanded …

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Tabcorp aims to refresh Keno business with new product & TV campaign

SBC News Tabcorp aims to refresh Keno business with new product & TV campaign

Australian gambling operator Tabcorp aims to refresh the image of its Keno business by announcing the launch of a national TV campaign named “Let’s Play”. Tabcorp will back the TV campaign with further targeted brand activity which will include radio and print advertising. Speaking to Australian business news sources Tabcorp management stated that the campaign aimed to shift the perceptions …

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eSports report – Phase 1 – Start-ups targeting eSports wagering

SBC News eSports report - Phase 1 - Start-ups targeting eSports wagering

With an estimated fanbase of 134 million worldwide, and growing fast, it’s no wonder that eSports is catching the eye of investors. AlphaDraft, Vulcun, and Unikrn are three firms which offer fans the opportunity to play fantasy leagues, and place bets on the big eSports events such as those held by Gfinity and others. Ali Moiz is the founder of Vulcun, …

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Tabcorp wins AUS $128 million tax rebate

SBC News Tabcorp wins AUS $128 million tax rebate

Australian gambling operator  Tabcorp has won a $128.9 million (£64 million) tax benefit resulting from a payment it made to the Victorian government more than two decades ago. The operator has contested tax charges of a combined value of $1.2 billion in compensation for the past two decades, relating to revenues generated by poker (‘pokie’) machines. Last Friday the Australian …

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Unikrn launches UK eSports Arena

SBC News Unikrn launches UK eSports Arena

Tabcorp partner and esports entertainment operator Unikrn has announced that it has opened its Unikrn Arena to UK-based consumers to watch and wager on eSports matches and tournaments from around the world Further launch news saw Unikrn management announce that popular game ‘Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’ was an available title for customers to place bets on, utilising the Unikrn platform The …

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Tabcorp enters eSports market with Unikrn partnership

SBC News Tabcorp enters eSports market with Unikrn partnership

Australian gambling operator Tabcorp is set to enter the burgeoning esports market, by announcing a global partnership with eSports entertainment provider Unikrn. The partnership will see the launch of  a new eSports platform  where gamers can placy and safely bet on organized, sanctioned multi-player video game competitions from around the world. At launch, Unikrn will provide access to live viewing, live discussions …

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Tabcorp urges Australian Government to get tough on offshore bookmakers

SBC News Tabcorp urges Australian Government to get tough on offshore bookmakers

Australian betting and gambling operator Tabcorp has advised Australian policy makers for stricter policing and monitoring of offshore bookmakers. Tabcorp senior management have cited numerous concerns regarding consumer and market protections. Tabcorp Chairman Paula Dwyer yesterday told the federal government that an estimated 14% of Australian wagering was being placed with unlicensed bookmakers. Dwyer expressed that the Australian government needed …

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