Sports
November 23, 2022
Aussie Bettor Loses over $100,000 Betting on Argentina Win
On November 22, an Aussie bettor lost a huge amount of money after naively believing that there is no chance Saudi Arabia can beat Argentina. Saudi Arabia’s Win Against Argentina – the Biggest Surprise of the 2022 World Cup Daily Mail reported that a punter from Australia lost the whopping amount of AUD 160,000 ($106,442) […]
Poker
November 23, 2022
NCOSS: ”Pokies Grant Scheme Should Be Axed”
According to the NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS), the government of New South Wales should stop a grants scheme, which is funded by the profits of poker machines. The NSW’s utmost authority for welfare services withdrew its support to ClubGrants, one of Australia’s largest grant programs. No Cooperation with ClubGrants NCOSS wants to put […]
Industry
November 22, 2022
Tabcorp Sues Entain over NSW Pub Deal
Tabcorp, the largest gambling company in Australia, will take its competitor Entain to court. The former company was not happy to learn of the recent deals between Entain and pubs in New South Wales. Pubs in NSW Agreed to Promote Entain Tabcorp holds the exclusive right to operate gambling machines at clubs in New South […]
Sports
November 21, 2022
BetMakers and VTRIMP Seal Distribution Deal
Toward the end of October, BetMakers Technology Group announced it was prepared for the acquisition of Punting Form, a decision that would significantly enhance its racing products. Now, the leading supplier of racing data, trading solutions, and analytics has announced a fresh distribution partnership with the Victorian Thoroughbred Racing IMB (VTRIMB). The latter is Racing […]
Legal
November 18, 2022
VGCCC Slaps Poker Machines Operator ALH with Non-Compliance Charges
Australian major poker machine operator Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) is facing 62 charges and a fine of up to AU$1.35 million ($904,000) from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements. ALH Did not Install YourPlay on 220 of Its Poker Machines VGCCC has recorded 62 charges […]
Sports
November 18, 2022
Low6 Releases Super Fantasy Soccer with Sportsbet for World Cup
The World Cup is fast approaching or, scratch that – it’s right upon us. Low6, a global leader in building powerful gamification solutions for the sports betting industry, has launched a new game app with Sportsbet, one of the leading sportsbooks in Australia. The new Super Fantasy Soccer app was built as a F2P option […]
Industry
November 18, 2022
Sportsbet Urges for End of Use of Credit Cards for Gambling
Sportsbet, an Australian betting giant, has said that it will support any move to prohibit the use of credit cards for gambling. The operator said that this type of payment method promoted a “play now, pay later” culture which was detrimental to the well-being of players and consumers. Sportsbet Says Credit Cards in Gambling Must […]
Sports
November 16, 2022
Sportsbet and Ladbrokes Explain Their Media Presence in Australia
As Australia seeks to tweak its gambling advertisement code, two of the biggest brands in the country, Ladbrokes and Sportbet, issued a letter to the parliamentary inquiry which has taken up the issue and said that their efforts were focused on promoting responsible gambling products more so than simply pushing a brand message. Ladbrokes and […]
Business
November 15, 2022
BlueBet Selects Tony Thomas for Chief Marketing Officer
The Australian betting operator, BlueBet Holdings, has announced a senior-level appointment. The company selected industry veteran Tony Thomas to serve as its new chief marketing officer (CMO) for Australia. Tony Thomas Joins BlueBet as CMO Overall, Thomas has more than 20 years of experience within multiple industries. He is a seasoned veteran in the marketing, […]
Industry
November 15, 2022
Superannuation Funds in Australia Heavily Invested in Gambling
Superannuation funds in Australia are investing workers’ retirement savings into companies from the gambling industry, including manufacturers of poker machines, casino and lottery operators, according to an analysis made by Guardian Australia. Scrutinizing the portfolio holdings of the various options offered by the 10 biggest superannuation funds in the country, including their socially aware options, […]
