The one thing UK employers often miss when hiring Americans – HR News Summary Many UK employers don’t realise that US citizens must file US tax returns every year regardless of residence. Unlike most countries, the US taxes by citizenship, not by residence — so American employees in the UK still have IRS obligations such […]
Companies’ 2025 Profits Coming In Short Summary Chief Executive Research analysed responses from 1,030 companies (June–September 2025) and found widespread downward re-forecasting of 2025 profitability. Median expected EBITDA margin moved from 12% to 11.3%, with many firms showing material hits across every quartile. The report highlights both the scale of the 2025 profit shortfall and […]
Flutter cuts profit forecast to $2.9B amid unfavourable sporting results, announces Nevada exit Summary Flutter Entertainment has downgraded its 2025 core profit forecast to $2.9 billion from $3.3 billion after an extended run of customer-friendly sporting outcomes increased payouts. The group reported third-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $478 million, a 6% rise year-on-year and above consensus, […]
VGW begins phasing out sweepstakes casinos in West Virginia amid ongoing U.S. exits Summary Australia-based VGW is phasing out Sweeps Coin play for its sweepstakes brands (Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Slots) in West Virginia in a three-stage process starting with the suspension of free Sweeps Coin collection and code generation. Sweeps Play ends on 18 […]
UKGC Says 49% of 11 to 17-Year-Olds Have Experienced Gambling Summary The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) 2025 “Young People and Gambling” report, based on responses from 3,666 pupils aged 11–17 across England, Scotland and Wales, finds that 49% had experienced gambling in the previous 12 months. Around 30% reported spending their own money on gambling […]
Macau outlines cultural tourism district with three major landmark venues Summary Macau has released a concept proposal for an International Integrated Tourism and Cultural District that would deliver three major cultural venues: the Macau National Museum of Culture, the Macau International Performing Arts Center, and the International Museum of Contemporary Art. The plan proposes developing […]
New events, fresh supply and rising wealth to drive Macau GGR to $30.7B in 2025: Jefferies Summary Jefferies analysts Anne Ling and Jingjue Pei forecast Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) will reach MOP246 billion (around $30.7 billion) in 2025, beating the Macau government’s MOP228 billion estimate. The upgrade is driven by a stronger events calendar, […]
Australia’s national gambling self-exclusion scheme linked to improved wellbeing – Study Summary New research commissioned by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and undertaken by ORIMA Research finds that the national self-exclusion register (BetStop) is associated with marked improvements in registrants’ wellbeing. The survey reports that 77% of BetStop users experienced a better overall […]
Pirro’s Strike Force Targets Chinese Crypto Scams Summary U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has launched the Scam Center Strike Force to tackle Chinese-linked organised crime running large-scale cryptocurrency and investment scams across Southeast Asia. The initiative targets so-called ‘fraud compounds’ in countries such as Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, and aims to trace funds, freeze assets and […]
Aristocrat Reports Strong Year, Shifts Focus to Social Casino Summary Aristocrat Leisure delivered a robust financial year, reporting a $1.6 billion profit — up 12% — helped by the full-year inclusion of NeoGames. Sales revenue rose 11%, supported by product launches such as the Baron cabinet and the Spooky Link game, which posted the fastest […]
