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Betr raises bid anew in battle for PointsBet takeover against MIXI

The PointsBet bidding war just keeps on getting interesting.

Dot Esports · Aug 28, 2025

Australian bookmaker Betr accused of drawing more than half of January gambling profits from 20 customers

Statement to ASX by rival bookmaker Pointsbet amid hostile takeover negotiations notes risks associated with ‘VIP-heavy customer base’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 23, 2025

No penalty for bookmaker that targeted problem gamblers

People on the gambling self-exclusion register were sent marketing messages by an online bookmaker, but it will not be penalised, the industry regulator says.

AAP · May 15, 2025

Inquiry recommends ban on trailing commissions in Australian online gambling

Media outlets could lose gambling revenue stream if government backs calls from parliamentary committee

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2023

News Corp-backed gambling startup Betr for sale after record $210,000 fine last month

Betting company approached by multiple ‘international and domestic’ potential buyers after its acquisition of rival PointsBet fell through

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023

Calls for gambling ad bans on Australian match-day jerseys after action from world’s biggest football clubs

As UK Premier League clubs agree to ban front-of-shirt betting ads from 2026, David Pocock says we must ensure children are not being exposed to ads

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2023

New sports wagering code bans college betting partnerships

The U.S. gambling industry is adopting a new responsible marketing code that will ban sports books from partnering with colleges to promote sports wagering

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

On college campuses, sports betting agreements are shielded

College campuses increasingly are striking deals with sports-betting companies eager to promote their brands in stadiums and on radio broadcasts and athletic department websites — places where students can see and hear them

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Report: New Jersey sportsbooks strike Citrus Bowl betting due to Drew Brees

ESPN reports Drew Brees' involvement with Purdue's football team led New Jersey sportsbooks to pull Citrus Bowl odds given his business relationship with a betting outlet:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 31, 2022

Report: N.J. Ceases Citrus Bowl Betting Due to Drew Brees Connection

The former NFL quarterback was named an assistant coach for Purdue for the bowl game.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 30, 2022