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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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NSW regulator calls for effective promotion of responsible gambling messaging

The gambling regulator of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has warned operators that they face six-figure fines if they fail to effectively [...]

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MyRacehorse raises $7 million to grow racehorse ownership platform

Racehorse ownership platform MyRacehorse has raised $7 million from a group of investors led by Stronach Group.

MyRacehorse’s proprietary platform allows users to analyse racehorses and [...]

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BetMakers cuts staff by 23% to streamline operational infrastructure

Sydney-listed sports betting technology provider BetMakers is looking to accelerate its path to profitability after restructuring its global operations and technology.

Over the past four months, [...]

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Crown Resorts proposes AUD$450 million penalty for historical AML failures

Sydney-listed casino operator Crown Resorts has proposed to pay a AUD$450 million penalty to resolve civil penalty proceedings relating to historical money laundering breaches.

The agreement [...]

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Unibet

Unibet fined for breach of advertising regulations in Australia

Kindred Group’s Unibet brand has been fined AUD$60,000 for offering inducements to gamblers in Australia.

The penalty was imposed by Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on [...]

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NSW to ban external gambling-related signage by September

The government of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has reaffirmed plans to ban external gambling-related signage from pubs and clubs by 1 [...]

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GLI acquires iTech Labs

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has expanded its testing capabilities with the acquisition of Australia’s iTech Labs.

iTech Labs will now operate as a wholly owned subsidiary [...]

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Light & Wonder shares set to begin trading in Australia on Monday

Gaming supplier Light & Wonder (L&W) has received conditional approval for a secondary listing of its shares on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

The company’s Board [...]

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