Federal deputy puts forward bill to regulate state and municipal lotteries in Brazil Summary Deputy Fernando Marangoni has introduced Bill No. 5.982/2025 to create a clearer regulatory framework separating traditional state and municipal lotteries from federal fixed-odds betting (already governed by Law No. 14,790/2023). The bill aims to resolve legal uncertainty that has given rise […]
Manufacturing declines for the ninth consecutive month, reports ISM Summary Manufacturing in the US contracted again in November, marking the ninth consecutive month of decline, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reports. The headline PMI registered 48.2 (below the 50 growth threshold), down 0.5 points from October. ISM highlighted tariffs and economic uncertainty as recurring […]
Talent strategy a top 2026 concern amid ‘a key moment for the CHRO’ Summary A DSG Global survey of 300 HR decision makers shows the CHRO role is growing in influence as organisations face major talent challenges heading into 2026. Key findings: 79% of respondents say the CHRO role is expanding or increasing in importance, […]
‘Disturbing’ FLSA trends include uptick in regular-rate litigation Summary Litigation over employers’ calculations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regular rate of pay is rising, according to employment counsel speaking at a National Employment Law Institute event. Plaintiffs are targeting common payroll errors — especially exclusion of certain bonuses and pay components — that […]
Pennsylvania’s Skill Games Remain in Limbo as Pressure Mounts for Regulation Summary Lawmakers in Pennsylvania failed to reach an agreement on regulating thousands of so-called “skill games” found in bars, social clubs and petrol stations, leaving them outside state regulation and untaxed in the new budget. Proposals ranged from Governor Josh Shapiro’s suggested 52% levy […]
Star Entertainment Refreshes Board with Bally’s Leaders Summary Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has added Bally’s Corp Chairman Soo Kim and President George Papanier to its board, while former chair Anne Ward and non-executive director Deborah Page have stepped down. The appointments follow approval of a AUD 300 million rescue plan that converted subordinated debt into […]
Safety culture the new power move for business leaders, says IOSH Summary IOSH has published a white paper, Safety culture comes of age: empowering people, strengthening resilience, elevating performance, which positions safety as a strategic business advantage rather than just a compliance task. It introduces the Business Assurance Certification (BAC) and an accompanying Business Assurance […]
Better Gambling Forum Unveils Scientific Oversight Committee Summary The Better Gambling Forum (BGF), led by the Brain Capital Alliance, has created a Scientific Oversight Committee (SOC) to strengthen the forum’s research and policy work on gambling-related mental health harms. The SOC is made up of international experts in public health, addiction science and gambling research […]
NSW to End Late-Night Poker Machine Exemptions Summary New South Wales will remove decades-old exemptions that allowed more than 670 clubs and pubs to operate poker machines past the mandated closing time. The state government, led by Gaming Minister David Harris, has ordered all gaming rooms to shut by 4am to reduce gambling harm. Venues […]
Missouri Sports Betting Is Live: What You Need To Know Summary Missouri’s long-awaited legal sports betting market launched at midnight on Monday. The Missouri Gaming Commission initially licenced 10 operators for day-one availability, though Underdog withdrew and is offering sports predictions instead, leaving nine active sportsbooks at launch. Missouri becomes the 32nd US jurisdiction with […]
