Australian Gambling – Tabcorp is eyeing off an ambitious plan to breathe life into the ailing retail wagering section. The plan will see them install a WiFi network in pubs and clubs across NSW and Victoria which will allow patrons to bet on live sporting events on their smartphones.

Digital live betting is banned in Australia – meaning you have to make a phone call to bet on an event that is already underway. But under the proposed plan patrons would be able to bet on live events while in the venue because they would be covered by their gambling licence.

Tabcorp Chief David Attenborough said the company was looking at developing this type of service. “It is something that obviously we’re working on,” he said.

“We would love to develop that further … …