Sportradar announces close of acquisition of IMG ARENA and its strategic portfolio of global sports betting rights Summary Sportradar Group has completed the acquisition of IMG ARENA and its global sports betting rights portfolio from Endeavor Group Holdings and OB Global Holdings. The deal brings relationships with more than 70 rightsholders and adds roughly 38,000 […]
Why Planning Managers Now Control $20 Billion Energy Decisions Summary The article profiles Valentin George Cretu, Project Planning Manager at TotalEnergies, and explains how integrated planning turned the Mozambique LNG scheme — a US$20+ billion project — from a near-cancellation into an approved, job-creating megaproject. Cretu used systematic risk management, stakeholder alignment and a tight […]
Etihad Cargo Takes Flight into the Future: Hybrid Drones to Redefine Air Freight in the UAE Summary Etihad Cargo has teamed up with Abu Dhabi’s LODD Autonomous to trial the ‘Hili’ hybrid VTOL aircraft — a runway‑free, vertical‑takeoff hybrid that combines VTOL convenience with fixed‑wing endurance. The Hili can carry about 250 kilograms and reportedly […]
Strategic stress management: HR can’t be left out of the equation Summary This piece outlines how chronic stress is affecting HR professionals and argues that only systemic, strategic solutions will create lasting change. Recent survey data show alarmingly high burnout indicators within HR, driven mainly by excessive workloads, poor management and lack of support. The […]
New rules empowering consumers and boosting operator transparency Article Date: 04 February 2025 Summary The Gambling Commission has introduced changes to its Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) to give consumers more control over deposit limits and to increase transparency about how customer funds are protected by operators. From 31 October 2025, operators must […]
Genting Bhd’s offer to acquire Genting Malaysia to proceed after shareholding moves above 50% Summary Genting Bhd has confirmed its conditional voluntary takeover offer for its subsidiary Genting Malaysia will proceed after the parent lifted its stake from 49.36% to 50.11%, clearing the key 50.0% threshold. The offer — to buy all remaining shares at […]
Betting ban in India: Protection of public or underground market rise? Summary From 1 October 2025 India implemented a law banning real‑money gambling. The government says the move is intended to protect citizens from addiction, fraud and money‑laundering, but industry voices warn of heavy economic fallout. The ban has cut sponsorship and investment into sport […]
Google reclassifies sweepstakes casinos as gambling under ad rules | AGB Summary Google has quietly amended its global Gambling and Games Advertising Policy to explicitly exclude sweepstakes casinos from the “social casino games” category. The single-line change, published on 28 October, means sweepstakes casinos — which use dual currencies and often allow redemption for cash-like […]
The Road Ahead: SOFTSWISS 2026 Report highlights AI, Regulation, and Brand Power as key drivers Summary SOFTSWISS has published its fourth annual 2026 iGaming Trends Report (produced with NEXT.io), combining a survey of 350+ iGaming professionals with AI analysis of more than 120,000 media headlines, independent analytics from Kantar and insights from 30 SOFTSWISS experts. […]
From Panic To Profit: Cost Management That Counts Summary Amid renewed inflationary pressure, higher interest rates and tariff uncertainty, small businesses face intensifying financial strain. Gayle Jennings O’Byrne argues that survival — and eventual growth — depends on disciplined, creative cost management rather than panic cuts. Practical measures include line-by-line expense audits, renegotiating vendor and […]
