New Japan prime minister signals commitment to casino industry, IR resumption Summary Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s newly elected prime minister, has instructed Tourism Minister Yasushi Kaneko to resume efforts to promote integrated resorts (IRs) as part of a broader economic growth strategy. Drawing on the legacy of Shinzo Abe, Takaichi signalled she wants to restore Japan […]
Kalshi challenges New York crackdown on prediction markets in federal court Summary Kalshi has filed suit in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, asking the court to block a New York State Gaming Commission cease-and-desist order that accused the company of offering sports betting without a state licence. The firm […]
Banijay Group acquires majority stake in Tipico, plans Betclic merger Summary Banijay Group has bought a 65% stake in Tipico Group from private equity firm CVC and says it may raise its holding to at least 72% via call options. The acquisition is backed by a financing package of €3 billion and will be paid […]
Allwyn details financing plans for $1.6 billion PrizePicks acquisition Summary Allwyn International has launched a USD 1.64 billion Term Loan B to fund its acquisition of a 62.3% majority stake in PrizePicks, with an initial cash consideration of USD 1.6 billion. The deal values PrizePicks at an enterprise value of USD 2.5 billion today, with […]
Betting and Gaming Council warns further tax increase will devastate UK betting industry Summary The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned that proposed further tax rises on betting and gaming would cause serious harm to the UK industry, according to independent analysis by EY commissioned by the BGC. The EY study says the plans […]
Olivia Dunne’s Power Move: Inside Her Multi-Million Wasserman Deal Summary Punchy take: Olivia “Livvy” Dunne, the LSU gymnast-turned-influencer, has signed with global talent agency Wasserman in a deal reported to be worth multiple millions. At just in her early 20s and with more than 13 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, Dunne is already valued […]
Lawsuit claims Henderson teacher assaulted special needs student Summary Parents of a nonverbal student with autism and Down syndrome have filed a lawsuit alleging their son was physically and verbally assaulted by a teacher at Basic Academy of International Studies in Henderson. Filed Oct. 28, 2025, by the law firm Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team […]
Amazon cuts 14K corporate jobs as spending on artificial intelligence accelerates Summary Amazon is cutting about 14,000 corporate positions — roughly 4% of its corporate workforce — as it ramps up investment in artificial intelligence. Impacted teams were to be notified on Tuesday; most affected employees will have 90 days to seek internal roles. For […]
Jamaica braces for catastrophic winds and flooding as Hurricane Melissa approaches Summary Hurricane Melissa intensified into a catastrophic Category 5 system as it closed on Jamaica on 28 October 2025. The U.S. National Hurricane Center warned this was the “last chance to protect your life” as Melissa approached with maximum sustained winds of around 185 […]
NBA Scurries to Protect League Integrity amid Largest Scandal to Rock It Summary The NBA is in damage-control after arrests linked to illegal betting and alleged ties to organised poker rings implicated several high-profile figures, including Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups. The league has issued a memo to all 30 franchises […]
