Tag Archives: WA TAB

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 …

Australian media reports that Betr, the new sportsbook venture of Matthew Tripp, has pulled out of its ‘leading bid’ to take over management of the Western Australia TAB (WA TAB).  This October, the WA Gaming and Wagering Commission surprised industry observers by naming Betr, a yet-to-be-launched sportsbook, as the frontrunner to win its WA TAB contract. The decision was branded …

Betr, Matthew Tripp’s new sportsbook venture, is reportedly the front-runner for the coveted WA TAB operating licence, granted by the government of Western Australia.   Australian media reports that Betr is the ‘preferred suitor’ of the WA Gaming and Wagering Commission (DLGSC) to take charge of operating the WA TAB betting offices, ahead of Tabcorp and Entain. The Commission is reported …

Entain Australia is developing a media arm, as reported by The Sydney Morning Herald, which will manage a suite of online television channels. The newspaper reported today that Entain has created four online horse and greyhound racing channels and is producing both written and video content – the latter in the form of documentaries.  One of the documentaries will focus …

Following the forecast of an impending AUS $2.7 billion (£1.4 billion) state deficit, West Australia governors are eyeing the potential sale of state assets, with a view to raise AUS $5 billion (£2.65 billion) in funds. Presenting his upcoming budget, Treasurer Dr Mike Nahan has outlined the potential sale of state gambling enterprise TAB to the private sector for an …

Tatts Group has stated its ‘strong interest’ in acquiring Western Australia licensed betting operator TAB (WA TAB), if it were to be put on the market by the state government. Tatts Group currently owns TAB operations for Queensland, South Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania. The operator is keen to acquire the Western Australian operator, to complete its full acquisition of …