Fierce Competition Anticipated
The Australian land and online casino gambling and betting market has been the
talk of the industry in recent months – new legislation in some of the
Australian states has meant some quick changes in the industry and the
horseracing industry’s recovery from last year’s equine influenza situation
means that some surprises are ahead for the Australian market. IBISWorld
research has indicated that the betting markets may seem some real growth in the
next year but the lottery, land, and online casinos and gambling companies are
in for some declines as competition between the industry heats up at the same
time that Australians begin to cinch their belts and slow down on disposable
income purchases – this certainly includes gambling at the pokies, betting
shops, and land casinos.
The predictions for the horserace and sports betting industries are positive in
relation to the coming year, but not so positive after that. The equine
influenza means that yes, the betting markets will improve on last year but that
won’t hold throughout the tough times facing the Australian economy in the
coming years. The same situation is facing the online casinos – gambling is just
not a priority for Aussies when it comes down to paying off bills and credit
cards versus playing the lottery and the betting on the sports and races.
Angela Kidson, the IBISWorld industry analyst discussing the situation though
did sound hopeful for the holiday season. The Aussie land and online caisno
gambling industries may certainly see some play in the coming weeks as the
holiday spirit leads some gamblers to purchase a lottery ticket or two in hopes
of hitting the winning numbers. |