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EveryMatrix acquires DeepCI affiliate optimisation business

iGaming software provider EveryMatrix is strengthening its affiliate business through the acquisition of Australian affiliate optimisation service DeepCI.

Based in North Sydney, DeepCI’s proprietary technology monitors affiliate sites globally to identify the location of each gaming brand on every website.

This allows DeepCI to establish how much exposure each brand receives and [...]

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The Lottery Corporation proposes Steve Morro as new director

The Lottery Corporation is set to expand its board with the appointment of experienced lottery and gaming executive Steve Morro as a non-executive director.

Morro currently serves as a non-executive director of Light & Wonder and previously served on Aristocrat’s board for more than twelve years until January 2022.

He has also [...]

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PointsBet

PointsBet shareholders approve sale of US business to Fanatics

Shareholders in PointsBet Holdings have voted overwhelmingly in favour of selling its US operations to Fanatics Betting and Gaming for US$225 million.

At the company’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) earlier today, 99.16 per cent (equivalent to 195,567,388 votes) of PointsBet’s shareholders voted in favour of the proposed sale to Fanatics.

The successful [...]

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Australian Capital Territory raises Point of Consumption tax to 25%

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has made a surprise move to increase the point of consumption tax on online betting from 20 per cent to 25 per cent.

Industry body Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) said it was disappointed by the increase in the tax rate, which was made as part of [...]

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Australian parliamentary inquiry recommends blanket ban on gambling advertising

A parliamentary inquiry into online gambling and its impacts on those experiencing gambling harm has recommended introducing a phased blanket ban on online sports betting advertising in Australia.

The report by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs provides 31 recommendations that apply a public health [...]

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PointsBet

PointsBet recommends Fanatics’ improved offer for US business

PointsBet’s board has unanimously recommended selling its US business to Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG) after DraftKings was unable to finalise a binding offer.

PointsBet has amended its stock and equity sale agreement after FBG submitted an improved proposal of US$225 million on Monday, a 50 per cent increase from its [...]

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TAB NZ named official supporter of FIFA Women’s World Cup

TAB NZ has been named as an official FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 supporter for New Zealand at this year's tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

TAB will be seen as an official supporter for this year's tournament in July and August at the New Zealand venues - Eden Park, Waikato [...]

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NSW continues gambling reform with poker machine cap

Australia’s New South Wales government has reduced the number of poker machines that may be operated in the state by more than 3,000, as well as limiting the cash input on all new electronic gaming machines.

The changes come as part of the NSW government’s ongoing commitment to gaming reform, reducing [...]

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ACMA asks ISPs to block more illegal iGaming sites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block a further twelve more illegal offshore gambling sites.

The request comes after investigations found 12 services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.

The latest sites blocked include Tsars, Zen Casino, Zen [...]

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Kindred Group names Patrick Kortman as interim CFO

Stockholm-listed betting and gaming operator Kindred Group has confirmed the appointment of Patrick Kortman as interim chief financial officer.

Kortman assumes the role from Johan Wilsby, who announced last month that he would resign as finance chief, but will provide support during a transition period.

Kortman has been with Kindred Group since [...]

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NeoGames

NeoGames joins United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports

New York-listed lottery and games supplier NeoGames has joined the United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS).

As an associate member of ULIS, the supplier will ensure its operations are in line with industry standards and regulations, and will be granted access to a network of experts and resources that will [...]

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DraftKings

DraftKings makes late $195m bid for PointsBet’s US business

Sydney-listed sports betting operator PointsBet Holdings has received an offer from DraftKings to acquire its US business for US$195 million in cash.

Having already agreed to sell its US online sports betting, iGaming and retail sportsbook businesses to Fanatics last month, PointsBet said Friday that it has received an unsolicited non-binding [...]

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