Report: Feds Probe Gambling Ring Targeting NCAA Basketball Summary Federal investigators are probing whether an organised gambling ring tried to fix NCAA basketball games after sportsbooks flagged a string of suspicious first-half bets between 1 December 2024 and mid-January 2025. Documents obtained by ESPN show dozens of large, coordinated wagers on first-half spreads that repeatedly […]
Recruiters make decisive shift toward responsible AI use in talent acquisition, Employ says Summary Recruiters are increasingly adopting AI but with a clear focus on responsible use, according to Employ Inc.’s October 2025 report. About 65% of recruiters now use AI in their workflows, and teams are weighing data privacy, human oversight and explainability as […]
‘Unnecessary red tape’ is derailing Nevada’s solar industry, letter argues Summary Nevada’s Democratic congressional delegation says a July 15 memo from Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is effectively freezing federal permits for solar and wind projects nationwide. The memo requires Burgum to sign off on every step of the permitting process, and lawmakers argue that in […]
Former NFL, Boise State RB dies at 36 Summary Doug Martin, the dynamic running back best known for his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a standout career at Boise State, has died at age 36. Martin’s family confirmed his passing in a statement that asked for privacy; the cause of death has not […]
Chastain: Pushing the Boundaries of Insider Trading Summary On 31 July 2025 the Second Circuit vacated the wire fraud conviction of Nathan Chastain, who traded on knowledge of which NFTs would be featured on OpenSea’s homepage. The court held that, under the wire fraud statute, an employer’s confidential information qualifies as “property” only if it […]
Chicago considers 10.25% local sports betting tax on top of state levies Summary Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a 10.25% local tax on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) from sports betting as part of his fiscal 2026 “Protecting Chicago Budget” to help close a $1.15 billion shortfall. The measure would sit alongside Illinois’ progressive online […]
Betfred Chief says company’s entire UK high street betting network could vanish under proposed tax hikes Summary Fred Done, co-founder and chairman of Betfred, has warned that the company could close all 1,287 betting shops across the UK if proposed gambling tax increases go ahead, putting about 7,500 jobs at risk. Done told the BBC […]
Weekend Report: Betfred warns of shop closures, Dutch Lottery risk officer exits Summary Betfred has warned it may close all 1,287 of its UK high-street betting shops if proposed gambling tax increases go ahead, potentially putting around 7,500 jobs at risk. The Weekend Report also covers the departure of Jet Roos-van Aerssen as chief financial […]
EU Court dismisses Dutch appeal in state aid case and rules in EGBA’s favour Summary The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has dismissed the Netherlands’ appeal in a state aid dispute about the 2014 extension of monopoly licences for incumbent betting and lottery operators. The judgment upholds the EU General Court’s 2023 […]
Building an AI-Ready Culture: Turning resistance into readiness. Summary Change often brings hesitation and fear — particularly when jobs and livelihoods feel at stake. Martijn Gribnau argues that leaders must turn resistance into readiness now, or risk falling behind as the global AI market expands rapidly. The article highlights four practical AI capabilities boards should […]
