China steps up Japan disinfo ops | EU targets scam-prone platforms | UK councils hit by major cyber disruptions Summary This digest highlights three converging stories from 28 November 2025: research showing China has shifted from covert to overt state-linked disinformation aimed at undermining Japan’s role as an Indo-Pacific security partner; a major EU agreement […]
Galaxy Chairman Francis Lui personally donates HK$3 million to victims of devastating Hong Kong apartment fire Summary Galaxy Entertainment Group chairman Francis Lui has personally donated HK$3 million (about US$385,550) to victims of the catastrophic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. The donation forms part of a larger HK$10 million (US$1.29 million) contribution […]
Genting Malaysia warms up for New York licence reveal with strong 3Q25 beat on improved gaming revenues at Resorts World Genting Summary Genting Malaysia reported a stronger-than-expected 3Q25, with group revenues up 22% year-on-year to MYR3.36 billion (US$813 million), helped by improved gaming revenues at Resorts World Genting (RWG), notably in the VIP segment. Reported […]
UFC announces first premium event on Paramount+, change in start times Summary The UFC will stage its first premium (non-PPV) event for Paramount+ at T-Mobile Arena — UFC 324 — marking a major distribution shift under a new multi‑year deal with CBS/Paramount+. The card, announced by UFC president Dana White, features two title fights: an […]
Polymarket gains CFTC approval to operate regulated US prediction market Summary Polymarket has secured an Amended Order of Designation from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that allows it to operate an intermediated contract market platform in the United States. The authorisation lets the firm onboard US customers and brokerages directly, collaborate with futures commission […]
Robinhood and Susquehanna take majority stake in exchange platform LedgerX Summary Robinhood Markets and Susquehanna International Group have agreed to acquire a 90% stake in LedgerX from Miami International Holdings (MIAX), forming a joint venture to operate a futures and derivatives exchange and clearinghouse. MIAX will retain a 10% stake. LedgerX — previously part of […]
UK tax changes projected to reduce Flutter EBITDA in 2026–27 Summary Flutter Entertainment — the group behind FanDuel, Paddy Power and Betfair — says planned UK tax hikes on digital wagering will hit its adjusted EBITDA by roughly $320m in fiscal 2026 and about $540m in 2027, before any mitigation. The government will raise the […]
Higher UK gambling taxes to drive spending reductions, workforce changes Summary The UK autumn budget will sharply raise remote gambling taxes, with remote gaming duty (RGD) jumping from 21% to 40% from April 2026 and remote general betting duty rising to 25% in April 2027 (up from 15%), with some exemptions. Major operators warn of […]
Lap of luxury Summary Hann Reserve is a 450-hectare eco-luxury golf and lifestyle estate being developed on the edge of the Zambales mountain range in the Philippines. Designed as the country’s first integrated eco-luxury golf destination, it blends three championship golf courses, luxury residences, high-end gaming, world-class dining and retail, an international school for 2,000 […]
UK to nearly double online gaming duty as Rachel Reeves’ budget targets gambling sector Summary Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a major tax overhaul for the UK gambling industry. Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) will rise from 21% to 40% from April 2026, and a new General Betting Duty on online sports bets will increase to […]
