More than 8 in 10 remote-friendly companies report high productivity Summary A survey from the Institute for Corporate Productivity and Akamai Technologies finds that 83% of remote-first or remote-friendly companies report high productivity, with 21% saying productivity is “very high.” The poll of 59 senior leaders and HR professionals shows many organisations have embraced remote-first […]
Timor-Leste government cancels online gambling licences Summary The Timor-Leste government has approved a resolution to cancel all licences to operate online gaming and sports betting and to block new licence applications. The move follows concerns about organised crime, threats to national security and social stability, and negative effects on economic integrity and international reputation. Ministers […]
Svenska Spel lays out slew of suggestions for gambling reforms Summary Svenska Spel has published a detailed report proposing 18 reforms to reshape Sweden’s gambling market, focusing on stronger consumer protection, tougher enforcement against unlicensed operators and clearer regulatory duties for licence-holders. The proposals aim to address persistent problems since the 2019 re-regulation: accessible illegal […]
Polymarket prepares U.S. relaunch after securing regulatory pathway Summary Polymarket, the crypto-based prediction market built on Polygon, is set to resume U.S. operations, listing contracts for American users from 2 October 2025. The company acquired QCX LLC for $112 million, giving it access to a Designated Contract Market (DCM) licence through Polymarket US and the […]
Sports betting fuels France’s $6.7B gambling revenue in first half of 2025 Summary France’s gambling market reached an unprecedented level of activity in H1 2025, with Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of €5.7 billion ($6.7 billion). Wagers jumped 15% to €6 billion and online GGR rose 6% year‑on‑year, according to the Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ). […]
EGBA celebrates European Committee’s approval of first-ever standard for identifying gambling harm Summary The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) welcomed an overwhelming vote in favour of the draft European standard on markers of harm at the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN). The draft — proposed and driven by EGBA — aims to create the […]
How Can CEOs Right-Size Office Space in 2025? Summary The article explains how CEOs should rethink office footprints for a predominantly hybrid workforce. It argues that right-sizing is a leadership decision that aligns physical space, culture and technology with current attendance patterns rather than legacy per-person square footage guidelines. Practical suggestions include using attendance data […]
Health insurance spikes for millions are at the heart of the government shutdown Summary The U.S. government shut down amid a partisan fight over extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits and reversing Medicaid cuts included in a recent Republican tax-and-spending bill. The subsidies, introduced during the COVID-19 era and expanded in 2021, are […]
Amazon, Apple, Meta probed by Senate panel over H-1B visa hiring Summary Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Dick Durbin have sent information requests to 10 major U.S. companies — including Amazon, Apple, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Walmart, JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, Cognizant and Tata Consultancy Services — seeking details about their recruitment and H-1B […]
Svenska Spel lays out slew of suggestions for gambling reforms Summary Svenska Spel has published a report with 18 proposals aimed at reshaping the Swedish gambling market to better protect consumers, curb illegal gambling and strengthen regulatory oversight. The proposals are grouped under two main themes: safeguarding the market and boosting consumer protection. On the […]
