News Corp-backed gambling startup Betr for sale after record $210,000 fine last month

Betting company approached by multiple ‘international and domestic’ potential buyers after its acquisition of rival PointsBet fell through

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The News Corp-backed gambling startup Betr is up for sale, less than a year after its launch and following a record $210,000 fine from regulators last month.

The company, which launched with an aggressive promotional campaign in October, has been approached by multiple potential buyers after discussions around its potential acquisition of rival PointsBet fell through.

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