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ACMA finds Tabcorp’s Tap in-play system complies with federal betting rules

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Australia’s Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found that Tabcorp’s Tap system did not breach federal gambling rules. The system lets customers prepare live bets on a phone and complete them at dedicated terminals in licensed venues; ACMA said the decision covers its current configuration, with wider rollout still subject to state and territory approvals.

Tabcorp’s expansion of venue-based in-play betting remains dependent on state and territory approvals.

End-of-day close Tabcorp (TAH), AUD, to 10 April 2026
Story date12 January 202610 April 2026

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Tabcorp ASX: TAH

Quarter ended 30 June 2015

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AUD 531.6m

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