Gaming – On-site betting

GOVT LAUNCHES AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AROUND ONLINE BETTING

Posted on September 8th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW Government has initiated a campaign to raise awareness around the pitfalls of online and mobile betting, in light of its massive increase in popularity. The segment of the population identified for ‘risky’ technology-based gambling behaviour is men aged

TABCORP DIGITAL COMMS FOR PUBS A GOOD BET

Posted on July 7th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Tabcorp’s strategy to move with the digital times and secure the future of gaming reports a refined solution and growing results. The Digital Commissions model for pubs is the company’s solution for the rising influence of mobile phone betting in

PANANIA PUB LAUNCHES WITH NEW TAB SPORTS BETTING PLATFORM

Posted on February 26th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
One of the country’s top gaming operators is piloting an advanced new betting platform at his newly-acquired pub in Panania. Mark Malloy purchased the Panania Hotel last June for around $15 million, citing considerable ongoing support and help from family

REVIEW HEARS BOTH SIDES SLAM INTEGRITY OF ONLINE BETTING

Posted on December 4th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Debate over the impact of off-shore sports wagering has blown up again following submissions to the O’Farrell review by the major sporting bodies and industry stakeholders including the AHA. The 2001 Interactive Gambling Act allows for “in-play” betting via land-based

RACING RIGHTS ROW HEATS UP AS THEIR VALUE DROPS

Posted on June 29th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The long-running stoush over Victorian horse racing has entered a new stage with the AHA calling for a moratorium on fees to venues. The agreement between Tabcorp and the Victorian thoroughbred racing industry expired 31 December, 2012, and has been

NEW-LOOK KENO INVITES PATRONS TO ‘PLAY’

Posted on June 24th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The immensely popular venue game Keno has initiated a re-launch to “drive customers into pubs and clubs”. Played by an estimated 2.7 million each year and delivering $62 million back to players in winnings each month, the Tabcorp subsidiary is

BETTING GIANT CITES VENUE IMPORTANCE IN BATTLE FOR DIGITAL

Posted on May 13th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The long-fought rivalry between Tabcorp and Tatts continues, with the growing battle for the prized digital market ironically triumphing venues. Earlier this year Tatts Group launched its digital service Tattsbet, but even more recently rebranded it with the fresh name

JOHN TAPP TO CALL IT A DAY

Posted on April 22nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
After 50 years and more than 50,000 race calls, Australian racing doyen John “Johnny” Tapp will soon retire. [caption id="attachment_2045" align="alignright" width="444"] John Tapp and In the Gig co-host Gareth Hall[/caption] The man described as “the voice of Australian racing”

GREYHOUND RACING CARNAGE CONTINUES

Posted on April 15th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The blood bath continues in the greyhound racing industry as an already banned trainer is jailed for intimidating a key witness. The Four Corners expose in mid-February that showed clandestine footage of trainers including well-known identities using possums, rabbits and

SKY’S THOROUGHBRED CENTRAL CHANNEL SET TO RACE

Posted on March 18th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Sky Racing’s new thoroughbred-only channel will be launched this Saturday, bringing new technology and “a new era for Australian race broadcasting”. Sky Thoroughbred Central replaces the existing Sky Racing World, and will be supported with innovations such as boutique camera