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PointsBet ‘rejects’ News Corp approach for Australian division

Australian sports betting company PointsBet has rejected a takeover offer exceeding A$220m (€145.2m/$152.1m) for its domestic division from US media group News Corporation.

News Corp teamed up with experienced sports betting executive Matthew Tripp for the approach which was rejected by PointsBet’s board, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.

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