Nevada regulator warns operators that event contracts are gambling under state law Summary The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has issued guidance that so-called “sports event contracts” and similar prediction-market products meet the definition of wagering under Nevada law (NRS 463.0193 and 463.01962), regardless of whether they are listed on federally regulated exchanges such as […]
Qzino Affiliate Program: Daily profit sharing and tokenized rewards Summary Qzino is launching an affiliate programme for its crypto-iGaming platform (full launch expected in autumn 2025) that reworks traditional CPA/RevShare models. The platform plans to offer 10,000+ games, sports and esports betting, an in-house token and provably fair crypto mechanics. The standout feature is a […]
Atkins on Challenges to Non-Binding Shareholder Proposals & DE/TX Law Summary SEC Chairman Gurbir S. Grewal Atkins (referred to here as Chairman Atkins) signalled on 9 October that the SEC staff is likely to defer to Delaware law determinations when deciding whether precatory (non-binding) shareholder proposals submitted under Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 are proper subjects […]
Shareholder Activism: Ten Trends for 2026 Summary Shareholder activism is at record levels and campaigns are beginning well before traditional nomination windows, with activists using conferences, private outreach and online tools to build momentum for 2026. Companies face greater uncertainty about how shareholders will vote due to fractured voting choices at big asset managers, guarded […]
Unused casinos a hub for torture and fraud warns UK gov Summary A joint UK–US report has found that unused casinos and casino compounds in Southeast Asia are being operated as large-scale scam centres. Organised groups allegedly traffic foreign nationals, forcing them to run online fraud under the threat of torture. The investigation names The […]
Rank Group fights back on UK gambling tax speculation Summary Rank Group CEO John O’Reilly has pushed back against growing speculation that the UK will raise gambling taxes in next month’s Budget, saying the group is paying its “fair share” and is already engaging with the Treasury on potential impacts. Rank reports it paid £188m […]
Unregulated and unstoppable: crypto’s surge fuels illegal betting boom | AGB Summary New research from the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) finds that cryptocurrencies are rapidly fuelling illegal online betting. Around 43% of the most popular illegal betting sites now accept crypto deposits, up from 25% in early 2024, while only about 5% of […]
Strategic Gaming Management completes Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino purchase Summary Strategic Gaming Management has completed the purchase of Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino for $301m and immediately sold the real estate to Gaming and Leisure Properties in a sale-leaseback transaction. The acquisition is the company’s third in two years and expands its portfolio to […]
Resorts World New York City publishes supplemental application to the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board Summary Genting’s Resorts World New York City has published a supplemental submission to the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board, asserting it is the strongest candidate for a full commercial casino licence in the state. The proposal […]
Is TSMC Winning the Global AI Chip Race? Summary Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) posted a record Q3 2025 profit — up 39% to NT$452.3 billion (about US$14.8 billion) — driven by surging demand for AI chips from customers such as Nvidia, Apple and AMD. The company raised its full-year revenue outlook to growth in […]
