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Market · Australia · Fri 30 Oct · 2 min read

BetMakers' 176% EBITDA jump is a Tabcorp acquisition signal

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What happened

BetMakers reported Q1 FY27 results showing EBITDA of AU$5.9 million, up 176.1% year-on-year. Revenue came in at AU$24.7 million, a 16.3% increase on the same quarter last year. The results cover the first quarter of FY27, reported on 29 October 2026.

The company is currently in the process of being acquired by Tabcorp, Australia's largest B2C wagering operator. BetMakers operates as a B2B betting technology provider, supplying infrastructure and platforms to operators across Australia and internationally.

Why it matters

Sources: SBC News

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