After close to three years of delay, political hesitation and behind‑the‑scenes compromise, the federal government has finally set out its position with respect to the “You Win Some You Lose More” inquiry. The government’s response, accompanied by detailed FAQs and draft legislation, offers the clearest indication yet of where advertising reform is likely to land.

Backing the Punt has always been where the Australian wagering and racing industry comes to have its most important conversations. In 2026, that conversation expands.

For the first time, sports betting takes its place alongside racing and wagering in the official BTP program. The change reflects where the industry has arrived, and where it’s heading. Sport and racing no longer operate in separate commercial or regulatory worlds. They share operators, they share regulators, they share customers, and increasingly, they share the same compliance challenges. Presented by Senet, Australia's leading specialist gambling law and compliance firm, BTP 2026 brings together the sector's most senior participants across all three verticals on 2 and 3 September in Melbourne.