Fatma Hassan Al‑Remaihi: Leading Doha Film Institute Summary Fatma Hassan Al‑Remaihi, CEO of the Doha Film Institute (DFI), has transformed the organisation from a regional cultural body into an internationally recognised creative investment platform. She treats film as both art and asset, promoting Qatari filmmakers through the “Made in Qatar” programme and aligning DFI’s activity […]
Slotegrator: regulatory headaches have become commonplace – how will this play out in 2026? Summary Slotegrator’s COO Olga Ivanchik warns that the iGaming landscape is entering a phase where simply being compliant won’t cut it. Mature markets in Europe will tighten KYC, AML and responsible-gambling rules, while emerging regions in Africa and Latin America are […]
PA Lotto Tickets Reveal Killer Charged in York Robberies Summary A 44-year-old former murder convict has been arrested in York after a string of at least seven armed robberies between October and 12 December. The suspect — identified in police documents by initials — was tracked down after cashing a lottery ticket stolen during one […]
Japan, Ready to Receive New Casino Resort Bids in 2027 Summary Japan’s tourism authorities will open a new six-month application window for municipalities to bid for integrated resort (IR) development areas that include casino gaming. The submission period runs from 6 May 2027 to 5 November 2027, following publication of a draft Cabinet order by […]
Massachusetts Gambling Operators Should Disclose When Bettors Are Limited Summary The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted to require sports betting operators to notify bettors when their accounts are subject to limits and to explain why limits were imposed and which markets are affected. Commissioners unanimously selected Option B in a proposed update to Rule 235 […]
Congressman Demands Investigation into CNN–Kalshi Agreement Article Date: 2025-12-19T05:51:40+00:00 Author: Silvia Pavlof Summary Rep. Abe Hamadeh has asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to probe a new partnership between CNN and prediction-market operator Kalshi. Hamadeh says the tie-up raises serious questions about conflicts of interest, fair markets and possible national security risks because Kalshi […]
Bally’s Owner Emerges as Potential Buyer of CNN Assets Summary The owner of Bally’s, led by Soo Kim and his hedge fund Standard General, has been approached as a possible buyer or investor in the cable TV assets being carved out by Warner Bros. Discovery. This follows WBD’s planned sale of its studio and streaming […]
Greece Blocks 11,000 Illegal Gambling Websites Summary The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) has issued a major blocking order targeting roughly 11,000 gambling-affiliated websites suspected of serving Greek customers without licencing. The regulator says the move responds to a growing unregulated offshore market estimated at about EUR 1.7 billion a year, which is eroding business from […]
The Monthly Roundup: James Corera on trust, risk, and the technology stack Summary James Corera, Director of ASPI’s Cyber, Technology & Security programme, argues that 2025 made clear how cyber risk, information manipulation and geostrategic pressure are now intertwined. Technology is no longer neutral — it is a lever of power that shapes national resilience, […]
Zebra Plans Exit From Warehouse Robotics Business Summary Zebra Technologies has disclosed in its December SEC filing that it plans to dispose of or wind down its robotics automation unit, ending its push into warehouse autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) following the 2021 acquisition of Fetch Robotics for $290 million. The Fetch technology was integrated into […]
