Founders’ takes: How AI is rewriting the playbook for investing Summary Cem Ötkün of Bounce Watch argues that AI is shifting venture capital from a network-and-narrative business to a data-driven operating system. Traditional deal flow — reliant on intros, noisy signals and slow diligence — is being upended by tools that unify data, detect micro-patterns […]
Win Systems to showcase latest gaming innovations at G2E Las Vegas 2025 Summary Win Systems will exhibit at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas from 7 to 9 October at The Venetian Expo, welcoming attendees at booth #2050. The company will present a slate of new developments across its business lines, including Systems […]
Slotegrator showcases leadership, innovation at SiGMA Euro-Med Malta 2025 | Yogonet International Summary Slotegrator exhibited at SiGMA Euro-Med Malta 2025 (1–3 September) in Valletta, presenting upgrades to its turnkey online casino platform and demos of APIgrator — a single-integration solution granting access to over 30,000 games from 180+ licensed providers. The company emphasised transparency, usability […]
Brazil is set to become a top iGaming market and Evolution aims to support operators and players throughout that process Summary Brazil entered a regulated era for online gaming at the start of 2025, immediately becoming one of the most promising markets worldwide. Evolution secured a first-mover position as the first licensed supplier on day […]
Most Americans see sports event contracts as gambling, AGA survey shows Summary A new YouGov poll commissioned by the American Gaming Association (AGA) finds a decisive majority of US registered voters view sports event contracts offered by prediction markets as a form of gambling. The survey of 2,025 registered voters (1–8 August) reports that 85% […]
MGM CEO says Dubai casino approval still pending as 2028 resort construction advances | Yogonet International Author style: Punchy Summary MGM Resorts International has not yet received permission to operate a casino at its $2.5 billion integrated resort under construction in Dubai, CEO Bill Hornbuckle said. The company submitted a licence application to the federal […]
PAGCOR advances decoupling plans as gaming revenues head for record year | Yogonet International Summary PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the regulator is pushing ahead with plans to separate (decouple) its commercial operations from its regulatory duties, arguing the dual role is no longer appropriate as the industry matures. Tengco highlighted the […]
BlackRock builds AI analyst to scan company filings Summary BlackRock has developed an internal AI research platform called Asimov, described by the firm’s COO as a “virtual investment analyst.” The system is already being used in BlackRock’s fundamental equity business and ingests research notes, company filings and emails to produce insights for portfolio managers. The […]
Detroit casinos post $106.9M in August, MotorCity only gainer YoY | Yogonet International Summary Detroit’s three casinos reported combined revenue of $106.9 million in August 2025. MotorCity Casino was the sole property to post year-on-year growth, taking $31.2m (+1.4%). MGM Grand Detroit recorded $51.7m (‑4% YoY) and Hollywood Casino at Greektown $22.8m (‑13% YoY). Slots […]
Hong Kong lawmakers approve bill to legalise basketball betting Summary Hong Kong’s legislature has passed the Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 by 77 votes to two, with two abstentions, legalising regulated basketball betting and expanding the Betting and Lotteries Commission’s remit. The law mirrors the regulatory framework used for football betting (legalised in 2003) and […]
