Tennessee attorney general shuts down 38 online sweepstakes casinos Summary Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued cease-and-desist letters to 38 online sweepstakes casino sites in late December 2025, saying the platforms use a “dual-currency” model that masks real-money gambling and violates state gambling and consumer-protection laws. Several named sites include Chumba Casino, Fortune Coins, Global […]
Chicago sports betting tax takes effect as operators sue, lawmakers weigh response Summary Chicago has started collecting a new 10.25% local sports betting tax that came into effect on 1 January as part of the city budget. Mayor Brandon Johnson allowed the budget to become law without signing or vetoing it. The levy sits on […]
Brightstar, Scientific Games join forces to launch São Paulo lottery Summary Brightstar Lottery PLC and Scientific Games have formed SP Loterias SPE S.A. (SPL) after winning a concession to run the new São Paulo state lottery under a 15-year exclusive agreement. The concession covers draw-based games, instant tickets and eInstant products across retail and digital […]
Interblock ready to make a strong impact at ICE Barcelona 2026 | AGB Summary Interblock will showcase its latest innovations at ICE Barcelona 2026 (19–21 January) on Stand 3E70, bringing AMUSE to Europe for the first time alongside an expanded slot line-up and its trusted ETG portfolio. AMUSE — a hybrid arcade-style, real-money wagering category […]
Want To See The Future In 2026? Create A Futures Team Summary To navigate accelerating change and rising complexity, leaders need organised imagination as well as data. The article argues that forming a dedicated ‘Futures Team’ gives executives expanded foresight, challenges assumptions and helps organisations become resilient and future-ready. It uses military and corporate examples […]
US–Venezuela Oil Standoff Raises Stakes for Global Energy Summary The US–Venezuela confrontation over oil shipments has evolved from a background diplomatic issue into a force that directly impacts physical assets, insurance, finance and supply chains. Enforcement actions that once stayed on paper are now affecting tankers, cargoes and port access, forcing executives and boards to […]
Las Vegas Convention Centre Wraps Up $600M Refurbishment, Reopens Summary The Las Vegas Convention Centre has reopened after a roughly $600 million modernisation that upgrades public spaces and back-of-house facilities ahead of CES. The refurbishment includes a modernised Central Grand Hall Lobby with a glass curtain wall to boost natural light, three large information screens, […]
Cargo Theft’s New Playbook: Fake Carriers, Fraud, and Stolen Freight Summary Cargo theft has shifted from a local, opportunistic crime to an organised, tech-enabled industry with national reach. Criminals now combine digital fraud (hacked load boards, forged confirmations, spoofed dispatches) with rapid physical tactics (trailer swaps, timed handoffs and temporary warehouses). Hotspots have migrated beyond […]
Manufacturing Remains in Contraction for 10th Straight Month Summary Article Date: 2026-01-06T06:40:00-05:00Article URL: https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ism-manufacturing-pmi-december-contractionArticle Image: https://www.supplychain247.com/images/2025_article/manufacturing-jobs-pixabay55.jpg Content summary ISM’s December Manufacturing Report on Business shows the sector remained in contraction for the 10th consecutive month. The headline PMI fell to 47.9, the weakest reading of 2025 and below the 12‑month average. Weak demand, tariffs and […]
In sharp reversal, workers say they value stability over perks Summary Perceptyx’s ten-year, 20‑million‑response study found a “historic reversal” in employee engagement drivers: in 2025 workers put organisational stability — confidence in senior leaders and the company’s ability to handle change — above feelings of belonging and being valued. Those previously top-ranked emotional drivers fell […]
