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NBL26 Schedule

The National Basketball League (NBL) in Australia has become arguably the best basketball league in the world outside the NBA and the upcoming NBL26 season promises to be the best yet. We bring you the full NBL26 schedule!

Betr Advances in Bid to Take Over PointsBet in Major Shakeup of Aussie Betting Market

In a major play that could reshape the Australian online betting scene, Betr has moved a step closer to acquiring PointsBet, after its latest offer was deemed superior to a rival bid from Japanese tech firm MIXI.

AFL Star Returns to Draftstars for 2025 with $1 Million Prize Pool

We’re pleased to report that the biggest DFS contest of the year is returning for 2025 with Draftstars today announcing the return of the AFL Star and another massive $1 million prize pool!

BlueBet Set to Acquire TopSport for $15 million

In another major shake up to the Australian sports betting landscape, it has been announced that prominent sportsbook TopSport is set to be acquired by Bluebet (trading as betr) for the price of $15 million.

Dabble Launches Pick 'Em

Dabble has recently launched Pick’em – a new bet type in Australia that lets customers build their bets in a fresh, simplified and exciting way. Learn more here!

Big Bash Star Returns to Draftstars for BBL14

The Big Bash League is upon us for the BBL14 season and once again Draftstars are giving us some fantastic daily fantasy BBL contests, highlighted by the return of the Big Bash Star for 2025 with a $50,000 prize pool guarantee.

Dabble Quaddies Have Arrived!

Dabble continues to be one of the leaders of the Australian sports betting industry as they constantly develop and improve their software and products for their Dabble customers. The latest addition is sure to please racing fans as the Dabble software now includes Dabble Quaddies!

Draftstars Launch NBL Contests

The 2024-25 NBL season kicks off next week and, for the first time, Draftstars will be offering NBL daily fantasy contests which is sure to please basketball fans around the country. Find out more here!

SportChamps Remove Paid Tournaments; Now Free Play Only

Tournament betting site SportChamps have today announced that they are removing all pay-to-play contests and will instead be offering free games only moving forwards.

Draftstars Launch 2024 NFL Star!

Draftstars have announced their latest major tournament with the NFL Star returning for the new 2024 NFL season offering a chunky $50,000 prize pool!

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Beginners Mistakes in UPC Showdown Betting - And How to Avoid Them

UPC Showdown is booming in popularity, especially as racing fans discover how different it is from traditional betting. Here's some top beginner mistakes to avoid when you start out in your first UPC Showdown contest!

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Virtual Sports vs Esports: What’s the Difference?

As technology continues to blur the lines between gaming and betting, two digital formats have surged in popularity — virtual sports and esports. Find out the difference between them here!

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What is Virtual Sports? Virtual Sports Betting Launches in New Zealand

What is Virtual Sports? Find out more about this cutting-edge betting product and the impact of new laws surrounding Virtual Sports Betting in New Zealand.

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Socceroos Draw: World Cup 2026 Group D Fixtures & Path to Knockouts

08th December 2025

The draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage has been announced, placing Australia in Group D. We take you through the group stage and when the Socceroos will be in action.

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Where to Bet on Cricket in Australia This Summer

01st December 2025

This guide reviews the top bookmakers to bet with for cricket this season, highlighting what makes each one stand out based on different betting preferences.

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The 2025 AFL Draft Class: Key Players Poised for a 2026 Breakout

28th November 2025

We look at the top contenders whose skills and club circumstances align perfectly for a breakout debut season, before examining their standing in the early betting markets for the Rising Star award.

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