In this interview with Andrew Geoghegan on Ausbiz, Tom Waterhouse looks at Swedish Stock Exchange-listed Evolution AB, giants in the online casino B2B space and Tom discusses where he sees the next trend in market regulation over the next decade.
New Zealand Government Set To Regulate Online Casinos & Australian Offshore Leakage | Ausbiz
In this interview with Andrew Geoghegan on Ausbiz, Tom Waterhouse discusses the latest news out of New Zealand, with the online casino regulation bill moving to the next stage of legalisation. Tom also discusses the similarities between issues faced by New Zealand and Australia, particularly the substantial offshore leakage.
Under the proposed framework, the New Zealand Government would allow up to 15 online casino licences to be issued, a limit lawmakers say is intended to control market size.
Tom discusses a report from the Australian Wagering Association which estimates $3.6b in leakage to illegal offshore casino operators. He also references Brazil as a potential model for stemming this offshore flow.
UK Budget Impact on Wagering & Australia's Grey Market | Ausbiz
In this interview with Andrew Geoghegan on Ausbiz, Tom Waterhouse discusses the UK Treasury’s recent increase in taxes on online wagering. Tom and Andrew also discuss Australia’s grey market, including a recent report that 14% of Australian racing wagering goes to illegal offshore operators. Finally, Tom is asked about his expectations for 2026 in the wagering space.
US Prediction Market Space & Racing and Sports Agreement with LeoVegas Group (BetMGM UK) | Ausbiz
Japan’s New Regulations, Brazil’s Grey Market Approach, Yolo Group & Wagering Outlook | Ausbiz
Prediction Markets Growth & Evolution, Flutter Leaves India, UK Tax Hike Impacts | Ausbiz
Tom sat down with Andrew Geogheganon on Ausbiz and covers the rapid rise of prediction markets including Polymarket and Kalshi, Flutter suddenly leaving India due to a new legislation and finally Tom looks at the impact of the UK Government’s strict regulations which have led to offshore leakage and black-market operators.
VGW Buyout, Hacksaw Gaming IPO & Australian Regulators Balancing Taxation and Regulation | AUSBIZ
Sweepstakes, Strategic Plays & Tabcorp's New Approach | Ausbiz
Horse Racing's Digital Surge, Stake's Newest Ambassador & Who Buys Bet365 | Ausbiz
In this interview with Andrew Geoghegan on Ausbiz, Tom Waterhouse discusses Stake’s newest ambassador, Australia’s presence throughout the largest crypto operators, and finally covers the recent news of wagering juggernaut Bet365 possibly being for sale, including the avenues Denise Coates could explore regarding a potential sale.
Stake has added the most famous jockey in the world, Frankie Dettori, to their already impressive list of ambassadors. This announcement, along with Stake’s recent partnership with technology provider Racing and Sports, illustrates a focus on racing by Stake, making them pioneers in the crypto casino and sportsbook industry.
Tom highlights Stake’s innovation, emphasizing their unique user experience, deposit functionality across multiple cryptocurrencies, the use of influencers, and most notably the creation of their own streaming platform, Kick, which was created after they were banned from advertising on Twitch.
Last week, news broke of a potential sale of wagering pioneer and giant bet365, pioneers in online wagering especially in the in-play and technology space. Tom and Andrew discuss potential options for a sale, who could buy Bet365, and the likelihood of private equity, an IPO or a U.S buyer entering the frame.