Australia

Betfair Fined for Violating Australia’s Spam Laws and Failing VIP Customer Consent

Vanja Mitic
Australia, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
Betfair Pty Limited, an Australian online betting exchange, has been ordered to pay a penalty of AU$871,660 after being found guilty of breaching Australia’s Spam Act. An investigation by the Australian Communi...

PointsBet Board Dismisses Betr Bid, Supports MIXI’s Cash Offer Amid VIP Revenue Worries

Johnny K.
Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Oceania Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
Australian sportsbook operator PointsBet has once again declined a takeover proposal from rival Betr, pointing to concerns around the stability and risk profile of Betr’s revenue model. The company instead endo...

PointsBet’s Takeover Battle Intensifies Amid Vote Dispute

Vanja Mitic
Australia, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
PointsBet's battle for control intensifies as its shareholders narrowly approved a takeover deal with Japanese firm MIXI, but not without a significant challenge from rival bidder Betr Entertainment. Despite th...