New Zealand to issue 15 online casino licences from 2026
New Zealand online casino licences could open in 2026 through EOI, auction and application stages under the proposed law.
Australia
BetMakers confirms talks end over potential Tabcorp takeover
BetMakers Tabcorp takeover talks confirmed after AFR report; no formal offer received and discussions have now ceased.
Lotterywest awards nine-year Brightstar contract
Lotterywest Brightstar contract confirms a nine-year deal covering a new gaming system and digital channels, with rollout planned from 2027.
PointsBet appoints new Group CEO from February 2026
PointsBet confirms Andrew Catterall as Group CEO from February 2026, with founder Sam Swanell supporting the transition.
Golden Matrix Q3 2025 driven by online gambling growth
Golden Matrix Q3 2025 hit $47.3m in revenue, led by strong online gambling partners that reshaped benchmarks and boosted profitability.
BetMakers Q1 FY26 delivers AUD 2.4m adjusted EBITDA turnaround
BetMakers Q1 FY26 posts AUD 2.4m adjusted EBITDA, 7.7% revenue growth and higher margins as tighter cost control pays off.
Jumbo buys Dream Giveaway for AUD 55.4m upfront
Jumbo Dream Giveaway deal takes the Australian lottery tech firm into the US prize draw market with a B2C entry point and EBITDA lift.
Mixi ends bid with 66.43% stake in PointsBet
Mixi PointsBet takeover closes at 66.43% voting power, with $1.25 per share terms set and next steps now with directors.
PointsBet posts $11.2m normalised EBITDA after 6% revenue rise
PointsBet FY25 results: revenue up 6% to A$261.4m, first full-year normalised EBITDA of A$11.2m, net loss narrows to A$18.2m.
PointsBet backs A$1.25 cash, rejects 4.375-share betr bid
PointsBet takeover offer update as board favors MIXI’s A$1.25 cash and urges rejection of betr’s 4.375-share scrip bid.
Tabcorp lifts revenue 11.8% to $2.61bn
Tabcorp FY25 results reveal $2.61bn in revenue, $36.6m profit and a 2.0cps dividend, supported by the Victorian licence.
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