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Western Australia confirms Susan Hunt PSM as Lotterywest CEO

The state government of Western Australia (WA) has appointed Susan Hunt PSM as chief executive officer of the integrated Lotterywest and Healthway organisations.

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Western Australia passes bill to allow TAB sale

The government of the state of Western Australia has moved a step closer to the long-awaited sale of the state’s TAB betting agency.

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MTG to launch new global eSports tour in 2020

Swedish media giant Modern Times Group (MTG) has announced a new global eSports tour through a joint venture between its ESL and DreamHack subsidiaries.

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Ulrik Bengtsson to lead William Hill as new chief executive

London-listed gaming operator William Hill has appointed Ulrik Bengtsson as its new chief executive, replacing Philip Bowcock, who steps down on September 30.

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Hong Kong Jockey Club hits out at Betfair for Australian exchange wagering

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has hit out against Crown Resorts-owned betting exchange Betfair in Australia for offering Hong Kong racing to exchange customers without the Jockey Club’s prior authorisation.

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Currency fluctuations impact Intralot revenue in H1

Athens-listed Intralot has reported an 8 per cent drop in revenue to €378.1m for the first half of 2019, with growth in the Americas offset by a decline in Europe and other territories.

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PointsBet revenue soars but higher expenses weigh on bottom line

Sydney-listed sportsbook operator PointsBet has reported a 173 increase in revenue to AU$25.6m in its maiden set of results as a public company.

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US growth fails to offset Ainsworth full year revenue decline

Sydney-listed gaming supplier Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) has posted a 12 per cent decline in revenue to AUD$234.3m for its fiscal year ended 30 June, despite strong growth from its US-facing business.

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Australian Police arrest six in eSports match-fixing investigation

Police in the Australian state of Victoria have arrested six people in relation to an eSports match-fixing investigation.

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Lottoland expands sponsorship of NRL club Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles

Hot on the heels of its recent court victory in Australia, jackpot betting operator Lottoland has expanded its sponsorship of Australian National Rugby League (NRL) team the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.

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Strong year of growth for Jumbo Interactive as active customers soar

Sydney-listed online lottery operator Jumbo Interactive has reported a 64 per cent increase in revenue to AUD$65m for its fiscal year ended 30 June, benefiting from a number of large jackpots during the period.

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Lottoland wins Australian jackpot betting case

Gibraltar-based jackpot betting operator Lottoland has succeeded in its legal challenge against the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

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