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Dabble CEO Tom Rundle to depart at October’s end
Dabble confirmed that chief executive Tom Rundle will leave at the end of October, according to a media report. The report says Rundle reflected on his six years in charge in a podcast episode released early.
Dabble has confirmed that chief executive Tom Rundle will depart at the end of October. EGR brought forward the release of its latest podcast episode following that confirmation. In the episode, the outgoing CEO reflects on six years in charge. The conversation covers near misses, blind spots and building a social sportsbook from scratch.
ACMA secures 18-month Palmerbet undertaking after 312 BetStop wagers
Australia’s ACMA said Palmerbet accepted an 18-month court-enforceable undertaking after taking 312 wagers from a customer registered with BetStop. The customer registered in September 2023, and Palmerbet closed the account in February 2025; the operator repaid deposits made while the customer was registered. Palmerbet must commission an independent compliance review and implement recommended improvements.
Dabble Sports incurs fine exceeding AUD1m for self-exclusion breaches
Dabble Sports received a fine exceeding AUD1m for breaches of self-exclusion rules. ACMA member Carolyn Lidgerwood described the breaches as serious.
Dabble Sports has been ordered to pay penalties totalling AU$1,069,200 (US$760,265) after the Australian Communications and Media Authority found repeated failures to comply with BetStop, the national self-exclusion register. The ACMA said it found the breaches on Wednesday, according to the regulator.
ACMA fines Dabble A$1.07m for BetStop self-exclusion breaches
Australia’s ACMA found that Dabble failed to close 157 wagering accounts after their holders joined BetStop and sent self-excluded people gambling-related messages. Dabble paid a A$1.07 million penalty, and the ACMA accepted a two-year court-enforceable undertaking requiring an independent compliance review and improvements.
Illinois plaintiff sues Props.com, Novig and Dabble over alleged betting losses
A federal lawsuit filed in the Northern District of Illinois names Third Planet Media, Novig and Dabble Sports, according to the report. Plaintiff Mark T. Lavery alleges the companies offered unlicensed sports betting through sweepstakes or fantasy products and seeks recovery of gambling losses, treble damages, legal fees and an injunction; the claims have not been established by a court.