New Jersey smashes iGaming revenue record in August Summary New Jersey’s online casino market hit a record monthly high in August, with iGaming revenue reaching $248.4 million, according to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Overall gambling revenue for the month was $642.2 million, up 15.7% year-on-year and 5.9% higher than July 2025. iGaming […]
Own it: who owns digital transformation? Summary This CEOWORLD piece argues that real change requires clear ownership inside organisations. The authors identify four strategic “battles”—technology, sustainability, collaborative marketing (engagement and dialogue) and a mindset of change—and say the common thread is putting collective data and the “us” before the “I”. They propose three practical organisational […]
How Can CEOs Ensure New Hire Success in the First 90 Days? Summary CEOs must treat hiring and onboarding as strategic imperatives rather than HR chores. The article argues that the first 90 days set the trajectory for a new leader’s impact and outlines a governance-led approach: define roles by measurable outcomes pre-hire, recruit for […]
AI has turned college exams into a ‘wicked problem’ with no obvious fix, researchers warn Summary A new paper from researchers at Deakin University argues that generative AI has transformed university assessment into a “wicked problem” — a messy, interconnected challenge with no single, correct solution. The authors interviewed 20 unit chairs at a large […]
Norsk Tipping faces NOK10 million penalty over Eurojackpot prize scandal Summary The Norwegian Lottery and Foundation Authority (Lottstift) has notified state operator Norsk Tipping it faces a penalty of up to NOK10 million after an error caused thousands of players to be told they had won inflated Eurojackpot prizes. For the 27 June draw around […]
Now Is the Time: Addressing Societal Racism in the Workplace – HR News Summary As National Inclusion Week 2025 runs under the theme “Now is the Time”, HR leaders are urged to confront how societal bias and recent public events seep into workplace culture. A large far‑right march in London on 13 September — marked […]
Caesars Times Square casino rejected by NY community advisory committee Summary Caesars Entertainment’s plan for a $5.4bn casino in Times Square was eliminated after its Community Advisory Committee (CAC) voted 4-2 against advancing the bid. The vote — needing four yeses to pass — marked the first of eight proposals to be officially removed from […]
Offshore betting surges after India’s online gambling ban: Report | AGB Summary India’s new nationwide law banning real-money online gambling has pushed many users to unregulated offshore betting platforms, according to reporting by AFP cited by AGB. The legislation, passed in August, targeted online card games and fantasy sports — shutting down a billion-dollar sector […]
How Can CEOs Ensure New Hire Success in the First 90 Days? Summary This piece argues that hiring and onboarding are strategic responsibilities for CEOs, not just HR tasks. It recommends defining roles by measurable outcomes rather than duties, hiring for “culture add” instead of mere fit, and treating onboarding as cultural immersion anchored by […]
I’m landfillin’ it: Inside McDonald’s’ troubled history with recycling Summary This piece, adapted from Saabira Chaudhuri’s book Consumed, traces McDonald’s long reliance on disposable packaging — from paper in 1948 to polystyrene clamshells in 1975 — and the company’s repeated attempts to defend single-use containers with recycling programmes and PR partnerships. It shows how foam […]
