Playtech cautions partners on Mexico and Colombia tax plans as Brazil market stabilizes Summary Playtech executives have warned partners to be cautious across Latin America as proposed tax changes in Mexico and Colombia could squeeze operator economics, while Brazil’s regulated market is finding its feet after a choppy start. CEO Mor Weizer highlighted concerns about […]
Blueprint Gaming expands popular series with Cash Strike Hotstepper 2 launch Summary Blueprint Gaming has released Cash Strike Hotstepper 2, the latest instalment in its high-performing Cash Strike family. The 3×3 fruit-themed slot keeps core mechanics players enjoy while adding new features aimed at increasing win potential and jackpot excitement. Key additions include a Super […]
Las Vegas economy could be affected by Amazon robotaxi launch Summary Amazon-owned Zoox has launched a robotaxi service in Las Vegas, offering free rides in certain zones as it rolls out the driverless fleet that operates without a steering wheel. The move follows two years of local testing and aims to expand beyond employees to […]
Nevada Democrats advised to lean in on economic issues, ease up on cultural wars Summary The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) held its New Directions for Democrats summit in Las Vegas on 12-13 September, sharing focus-group findings that portray non-college-educated voters as seeing Democrats as “rudderless, woke and out of touch.” PPI urged Democrats to reframe […]
Nevada’s premier universities continue international recruitment, despite Trump’s policies Summary The Trump administration has tightened student visa policies, increasing vetting, placing new visa appointments on lengthy hold periods and revoking thousands of visas. National forecasts predicted large drops in international enrolment for 2025, with sharp declines in arrivals from major sending countries such as India […]
Joe Lombardo launches re-election bid for Nevada governor Summary Governor Joe Lombardo officially announced his re-election campaign at Rancho High School in Las Vegas, highlighting his record on teacher and law enforcement pay, accountability for schools, housing initiatives and workforce growth. His speech emphasised public safety, economic development and reducing regulatory burdens for business, while […]
Banks tighten debt terms as squeezed UK universities refinance loans Summary Banks are imposing tougher terms as UK universities move to refinance loans, reflecting growing concern about the sector’s finances. Lenders are asking for higher margins, tighter covenants, more security and shorter maturities as institutions face pressure from weaker student numbers, cost inflation and a […]
UK smartphone maker Nothing raises $200mn to take on Apple and Samsung Summary Nothing, a UK-based smartphone start-up, has raised $200m in fresh funding, according to the Financial Times. The cash injection is intended to help the company scale handset production, expand distribution and boost product development as it seeks to challenge market leaders Apple […]
UK wage growth signals inflation-busting increase in state pension Summary The Financial Times reports that recent stronger-than-expected UK wage growth increases the likelihood that the state pension will be uprated using the earnings measure of the government’s “triple lock”, rather than by consumer price inflation. That would produce a larger, “inflation-busting” rise in the state […]
The left’s radical plan to fix housing in Paris Summary The Financial Times article describes a bold package of housing measures put forward by the political left in Paris to tackle a deepening housing crisis. Faced with rising rents, a shortage of affordable homes and widespread discontent among residents, the plan bundles a range of […]
