Tabcorp halts CEO search, announces strategic review
Tabcorp says it’s taking time to carry out a strategic review of its businesses to extract more value for shareholders after receiving unsolicited bids for its wagering and media business, which it says were too low.
Bookmaker Bet365 sets up shop in Russia
Bookmaker Bet365 has started operations in Russia, with its office managed by Golden Bet LLC. The company is part of the self-regulatory organization the "Association of Bookmakers."
Goa Football Association detects fixed matches
The Goa Football Association has informed its executive committee and the member football clubs that there are indications that some matches are being fixed.
PointsBet adds an independent non-executive director
Australia-listed PointsBet Holdings announced that Kosha Gada has been nominated as an independent non-executive director, effective May 3, 2021.
Russian bookmaker ready to accept bets from foreign punters
Russia-based League of Stakes, a bookmaker, has announced that it is ready to accept sports bets from foreigners.
PointsBet acquires Ireland-based Banach Technology
Australia-based PointsBet Holdings has announced that its wholly-owned Irish subsidiary Lockspell Limited has entered into a binding share purchase agreement to acquire Ireland-based Banach Technology, with its eye on the in-play sports wagering market in the United States.
Dream11 and NZ Cricket extend partnership to 2026
The partnership between New Zealand Cricket and fantasy sports platform Dream11 will extend until 2026 after the two organizations reached a new agreement.
Mohegan reaches online gambling deal in Connecticut
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and the Mohegan Tribe have agreed to establish online gambling and sports betting in the US state that for the first time allows nontribal gambling operators to compete for bettors, but the deal will face legal challenges.
Fonbet becomes partner with football club Paris Saint-Germain
Russia-based bookmaker Fonbet has reached a partnership deal with Paris Saint-Germain, a French football club. The Fonbet logo will appear at Paris Saint-Germain home matches.
Fonbet, Vinline, and Betcity now top Russian bookmakers
Fonbet, Vinline, and Betcity were identified as the top three bookmakers in Russia as of January, as judged by the number of visitors to their websites.