How 2025 became the year prediction markets dominated US gambling industry news Summary Prediction markets exploded into the mainstream in 2025, driven by operators such as Kalshi, Robinhood and Polymarket launching sports event contracts and striking major media and league deals. That growth has provoked intense regulatory pushback from states, tribes and attorneys general who […]
₹69,725 Cr Shipbuilding Push: India Targets Global Top Five Maritime Rank by 2047 Summary The Indian government has published detailed guidelines to implement a ₹69,725 crore shipbuilding and maritime development package approved by the Union Cabinet. The plan sets an ambitious roadmap: enter the top 10 shipbuilding and ship‑ownership nations by 2030 and reach the […]
₹69,725 Cr Shipbuilding Push: India Targets Global Top Five Maritime Rank by 2047 Summary The Union Cabinet-approved ₹69,725 crore shipbuilding and maritime development package now has detailed guidelines (finalised 26 December 2025) aimed at turning India into a major global shipbuilding and ship-owning nation. The plan sets staged targets: break into the global top 10 […]
₹69,725 Cr Shipbuilding Push: India Targets Global Top Five Maritime Rank by 2047 Summary The Indian government has finalised implementation guidelines for a ₹69,725 crore shipbuilding and maritime development package approved by the Union Cabinet. The plan sets ambitious targets: break into the global top 10 for shipbuilding and ship ownership by 2030 and reach […]
How Labour set the course for the UK gambling market in 2026 Summary Labour’s 2025 Budget, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, introduces significant tax changes for the UK gambling sector that begin to take effect from April 2026. Remote gaming duty (RGD) will rise to 40% from April 2026, the current bingo duty (10%) will […]
Star Entertainment CFO and COO depart amid shareholder-led rescue Summary Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group has confirmed immediate resignation of Group CFO Frank Krile and the planned departure of Group COO Jeannie Mok at the end of January 2026 as the company presses on with a shareholder-backed rescue and broad governance overhaul. Bruce […]
Macau records 1.14M visitor arrivals during SAR anniversary and Christmas holiday Summary Macau saw strong holiday travel between 20–28 December 2025, recording about 1.14 million inbound visitor arrivals during the combined Macau SAR Establishment Day and Christmas period, according to the Public Security Police. Total cross-border movements for the nine-day period reached 6.25 million, with […]
BBC: 50% of Gambling Centers Are Found in the Most Deprived Areas Summary The BBC has found that roughly half of adult gaming centres (AGCs) in the UK are located within the 20% most deprived areas. Data from the UK Gambling Commission shows 664 of about 1,400 AGCs sit in these communities. These venues typically […]
₹69,725 Cr Shipbuilding Push: India Targets Global Top Five Maritime Rank by 2047 Summary The Indian government has issued detailed guidelines to implement a ₹69,725 crore shipbuilding and maritime development package approved by the Union Cabinet. The plan aims to make India a top-10 shipbuilding and ship-owning nation by 2030 and to reach the global […]
₹69,725 Cr Shipbuilding Push: India Targets Global Top Five Maritime Rank by 2047 Summary The Union Cabinet-approved ₹69,725 crore shipbuilding and maritime development package has detailed guidelines released to implement a multi-scheme plan aimed at turning India into a major global shipbuilder and shipowner. The plan sets two headline targets: break into the top 10 […]
