More than 800 UK casino operators face closure as 2026 regulations trigger industry apocalypse Summary BetterGambling, an independent UK gambling think tank, has published a Market Intelligence Report forecasting a dramatic contraction of the UK casino market following new 2026 regulations. The study projects that 680–900 operators (roughly 30–40% of the market) will exit by […]
Konami’s new Solstice casino game makes world debut at 2025 Global Gaming Expo Summary Konami Gaming unveiled its new Solstice cabinet line and accompanying game series at G2E Las Vegas (7-9 October 2025). The launch includes the Solstice 49C core machine with a float-mounted 49-inch C-curve 4K UHD display and a novel lighting system that […]
Yolo Group secures UAE Gaming Vendor Licences from GCGRA for Hub88 brand Summary Yolo Group’s subsidiaries Hub88 Holdings, Live88 and Onetouch have been granted gaming-related vendor licences by the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). Live88 becomes the first licensed online live casino studio in the UAE. The licences allow Yolo to supply B2B […]
Merger Remedies Unbound Summary This piece, based on a forthcoming paper by Dhruv Aggarwal, Albert H. Choi, and Geeyoung Min, examines a recent shift in Delaware merger law that dramatically expands parties’ freedom to contractually set remedies in merger agreements. The catalyst was the Chancery Court’s decision in Crispo v. Musk, which applied contract law’s […]
Too Little, Too Late? Why Cultural Integration Must Start At Day One Of M&A Summary Mergers and acquisitions routinely prioritise financial and operational plans, yet cultural integration is frequently underestimated — and that often costs deals their value. A 2023 Bain report found culture is a stated focus in many integrations, but three quarters of […]
Tabcorp’s and Gambling Industry Veteran Calls for Ban, Restrictions on Ads in Australia Summary Former Tabcorp chief Elmer Funke Kupper has urged the Albanese Government to tighten rules on gambling advertising in Australia. Writing in an op‑ed, Kupper says the current regulatory framework largely works but is undermined by weak controls on ads, which normalise […]
Thai Lawmakers Seek to Get Gambling-Like Mechanics Under Control Summary Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) has advanced the Promotion of the Game Industry Act to create a local framework for games. The bill targets in-game mechanics that mirror gambling — such as loot boxes, prize draws and point redemption — labelling some random-reward systems […]
Awareness around menopause isn’t enough–it’s time employers take action – HR News Summary Conversation and awareness of menopause have grown considerably, helped by public figures and research, but awareness alone isn’t solving the problem for working women. A 2022 Fawcett Society study revealed that menopausal symptoms push many women to reduce hours, move to part-time, […]
NZ High Court agrees with Christchurch Casino’s AML penalty Summary The New Zealand High Court has upheld the settlement reached between Christchurch Casino and the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) over breaches of anti-money laundering and counter‑terrorism financing laws. The parties agreed a penalty of NZ$5.06m (around €2.52m), which Justice Rachel Dunningham described as “significant” […]
The World’s Best Cities for Gen Z in 2025: Where the Next Generation Thrives Summary CEOWORLD Magazine’s 2025 Gen Z Cities Index — compiled from surveys of more than 250,000 residents under 30 across 100 cities — ranks the urban places where Gen Z feel most able to live, work and create. The list privileges […]
