Mother Sues Aliante Casino Over Son’s Fatal Shooting Summary Willecia Calhoun has filed a 14-page negligence complaint in Clark County District Court against Aliante Casino and its operators over the March 27 fatal shooting of her 23-year-old son, Na’Onche Osborne, on the casino floor. The suit, filed on 24 November, alleges the casino failed to […]
Learning as a moral imperative Summary This article argues that learning must move from a discretionary perk to a central moral obligation for individuals, organisations and society. Faced with rapid technological change, shortening skill lifecycles and growing inequality, the authors present a three-lens case: the individual (dignity and agency), the organisation (trust and resilience) and […]
Genting’s New York Plans Spark Positive Predictions Summary Analysts are upbeat about Genting Malaysia’s bid to convert Resorts World New York City from a slots-only racino into a full casino. Nomura projects gross gaming revenue could reach about $2.9bn by 2031, producing roughly $400m in operating profit, while Maybank IB has an even earlier peak-profit […]
Illinois “Bounty Hunter” Challenges Operators in Unusual Gambling Lawsuit Summary Mark T. Lavery, an Illinois resident who styles himself a “bounty hunter” for alleged illegal gambling, has filed a federal suit in the Northern District of Illinois against Third Planet Media LLC, Novig Sweeps LLC and Dabble Sports LLC. The complaint alleges these companies ran […]
Genting gets approval for first commercial casino in New York, to start $5.5B redevelopment plan | AGB Summary Genting’s Resorts World New York City has received key approval to become the first commercial casino in New York State. The decision is described as the penultimate step in the licensing process, with the New York State […]
Water crisis forcing another closure of Grand Canyon hotels Summary All hotels on the South Rim inside Grand Canyon National Park are halting overnight stays starting Saturday because of severe water shortages caused by multiple breaks in the 12½-mile Transcanyon Waterline. Park officials say no water is currently being pumped to the South Rim and […]
Sri Lanka’s new Gaming Regulatory Authority to improve transparency, boost investor confidence | AGB Summary Sri Lanka has formally launched a single Gaming Regulatory Authority under the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act No. 17 of 2025. The new regulator replaces several older laws — including the Betting on Horse Racing Ordinance, the 2010 Casino Business Act […]
Brazil senate committee approves tax hike on gambling Summary The Senate’s Economic Affairs Committee (CAE) approved the proposed increase in taxes for betting and fintechs by a vote of 21 to 1. The bill (PL 5,473/2025), now at its final committee stage, will go to the Chamber of Deputies if no appeal is filed. The […]
Strategic Allocation: Bank of America Endorses 4% Crypto Allocation for the Ultra-Wealthy Summary Bank of America has formally authorised its wealth channels (Merrill, Bank of America Private Bank and Merrill Edge) to recommend a 1%–4% allocation to digital assets for clients, starting 5 January 2026. The guidance is ETF-focused — advisers will cover four regulated […]
Switzerland Rejects Ultra-Rich Tax: Why CEOs Still Call It the World’s Top Wealth Haven Summary Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to introduce a federal inheritance and gift tax on transfers above 50 million Swiss francs (around $62m), with about 78% voting against it. The proposal targeted roughly 2,500 people and aimed to raise funds […]
