TAB and Betcha bettors cry foul over bans on promotional products

TAB and Betcha bettors cry foul over bans on promotional products
Entain took over operational control of the TAB in June 2023. (Image: BusinessDesk)
Gregor Thompson
New Zealand sports bettors denied access to promotions claim they are being discriminated against. A small minority of bettors using TAB or Betcha to place wagers have received emails that outline why they were prohibited. “Following a recent review of your TAB account and in accordance with our terms and conditions, unfortunately, you are no longer eligible for promotional markets and some selected products,” the email reads. “This change to your account is in direct response to recent activity demonstrating wa...

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