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Doug Brown appointed Sportsbet CEO

Sportsbet today announces that Doug Brown will be appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 June 2026. The appointment follows current CEO Barni Evans taking on an expanded role as CEO, Flutter APAC & Emerging Markets. Doug joined Sportsbet in 2015 and has held senior roles across the business, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Product Officer and Chief Growth Officer – and has been a key architect of Sportsbet's growth over that time.

26 May 2026

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Racing at the 2026 Western Trilogy carnival

Cheer for Charity delivers $280k for WA firies

Western Australia's Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services (VFRSAWA) will receive a $280,000 boost this year thanks to Sportsbet's Cheer for Charity initiative.

18 Apr 20253 min read

New Stars Series boosts Victorian racing

The inaugural Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series, featuring the four richest maiden races held in Victoria this season, will be launched this autumn culminating in a $300,000 grand finale at Caulfield in April.

14 Jan 20265 min read

World-first 3D Skin Check mobile clinic launch

World-first 3D skin check clinic launches

Making world-class skin checks accessible nationwide - protecting Australians from the coast to the country.

1 Dec 20257 min read

Sportsbet backs WA volunteers with $600k pledge

Sportsbet is turning its support for WA racing into a community commitment worth anywhere up to $640,000, pledging to donate its share of prize money from this year's Western Trilogy to the Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service Association of Western Australia (VFRSAWA).

13 Apr 20265 min read

Orr Stakes caps off successful spring carnival

The 2025 Caulfield Spring Racing season closed in spectacular fashion after the C.F. Orr Stakes Day on Saturday. It was the first time the Orr Stakes had been held in Spring, after shifting from its previous position.

17 Nov 20253 min read

Sportsbet marks 10 years supporting Beanie Round

Sportsbet will mark its tenth consecutive year of support for the Mark Hughes Foundation during the 2026 NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round this weekend.

23 Jun 20265 min read