Maryland Cracks Down on Sweepstakes Casinos and Prediction Markets Summary The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has stepped up enforcement against unlicensed sweepstakes casinos and warned regulated sportsbooks that involvement with prediction markets could jeopardise their licences. The regulator issued a second cease-and-desist to Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) brands Lucky Land Slots and […]
Las Vegas brokerage named in class-action lawsuit against Zillow Summary A class-action lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Seattle on Nov. 19 alleges that Zillow uses anticompetitive and “predatory” practices that steer buyers and sellers toward Zillow-affiliated agents and services, inflate home prices and conceal fees. Plaintiffs include recent homebuyers in Las Vegas and […]
Illegal operators represent more than one-third of Australia’s online gambling: Report | AGB Summary A new analysis for Responsible Wagering Australia by H2 Gambling Capital finds illegal offshore operators now account for 36% of Australia’s online gambling, up sharply since 2019. The offshore market reached AU$3.9 billion in 2024 and could hit AU$5 billion by […]
William Hill to exit a number of major African markets in December Summary Evoke-owned William Hill will withdraw from 13 countries from 2 December 2025, including 10 African markets. From that date customers in the listed jurisdictions will no longer be able to place bets; open bets will be settled up to 2 December, with […]
Instilling Hope In Times Of Crisis Summary Great leaders absorb fear and radiate hope. Verne Harnish highlights Greg Brenneman’s view that a leader’s primary role in a crisis is to calm fear and project optimism. The article spotlights Christine Assouad, CEO of Dunkin’ Donuts Lebanon, who scaled the brand through revolution, currency collapse, the 2020 […]
The Bankruptcy Infrastructure Play Summary Stretto, co-led by Eric Kurtzman and Jonathan Carson, has built a dominant technology platform serving bankruptcy and insolvency professionals by combining strategic acquisitions with in-house innovation. The company addresses operational fragmentation in chapter 11 cases—data silos, security risks and inefficient workflows—by providing a secure, AI-enabled case management stack that has […]
Why routine eye care is vital for people with diabetes Summary Diabetes is a systemic condition that can damage blood vessels across the body — including the tiny vessels in the retina — and lead to diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss in adults aged 25–74. The condition can progress silently, so routine […]
Google Prohibits Offline Gambling Ads in 35 Countries Summary Google has updated its gambling advertising policy (effective 19 November 2025) to prohibit the promotion of offline, real‑money gambling in jurisdictions where local law bans such advertising. The move affects 35 countries and requires marketers and operators to change campaigns and creative to remain compliant. This […]
How budget hope faded in the final week Summary The article examines the late-November UK budget run-up and explains how last-minute political manoeuvring effectively removed any remaining hope within the iGaming sector of avoiding tougher tax measures. Chancellor Reeves abandoned a proposed income tax rise after intense backlash, creating a fiscal hole that makes it […]
MLB agrees to share investigation records as allegations of rigged pitches and NBA betting scandals escalate Summary Major League Baseball will hand over investigation documents to a Senate committee probing gambling-related misconduct, responding to a request from Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell with a deadline of 5 December. The move follows federal indictments alleging […]
