Novartis Opens New Manufacturing Site in Carlsbad, California Summary Novartis has launched a 10,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Carlsbad, California, dedicated to radioligand therapy (RLT). This is the company’s third RLT site in the United States and part of a wider five-year plan to invest US$23 billion in U.S. infrastructure. The Carlsbad site is intended to […]
Companies focusing on credentials over skills may be left behind Summary A report from The Conference Board and OneTen warns that employers who continue to prioritise formal credentials over demonstrable skills risk being outpaced as work and required capabilities shift rapidly — particularly with the rise of AI. The researchers argue that a skills-first approach […]
Blask reaches 100‑country milestone with strategic new market expansions | AGB Summary Blask, the market intelligence ecosystem for iGaming, has expanded its platform to cover more than 100 countries. The system now offers AI-driven, real-time analytics with in-depth operator landscape coverage in 107 countries and game analytics across 17 markets. Recent additions span Asia, Africa […]
Is Ontario close to unearthing poker potential? Summary Ontario’s Court of Appeal has issued an opinion that effectively opens the door to multi-jurisdiction poker and the possible return of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the province. Four of five judges agreed that players in Ontario could play with users in other countries, a shift away […]
The one thing UK employers often miss when hiring Americans – HR News Summary Many UK employers don’t realise that US citizens must file US tax returns every year regardless of residence. Unlike most countries, the US taxes by citizenship, not by residence — so American employees in the UK still have IRS obligations such […]
Companies’ 2025 Profits Coming In Short Summary Chief Executive Research analysed responses from 1,030 companies (June–September 2025) and found widespread downward re-forecasting of 2025 profitability. Median expected EBITDA margin moved from 12% to 11.3%, with many firms showing material hits across every quartile. The report highlights both the scale of the 2025 profit shortfall and […]
Flutter cuts profit forecast to $2.9B amid unfavourable sporting results, announces Nevada exit Summary Flutter Entertainment has downgraded its 2025 core profit forecast to $2.9 billion from $3.3 billion after an extended run of customer-friendly sporting outcomes increased payouts. The group reported third-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $478 million, a 6% rise year-on-year and above consensus, […]
VGW begins phasing out sweepstakes casinos in West Virginia amid ongoing U.S. exits Summary Australia-based VGW is phasing out Sweeps Coin play for its sweepstakes brands (Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Slots) in West Virginia in a three-stage process starting with the suspension of free Sweeps Coin collection and code generation. Sweeps Play ends on 18 […]
UKGC Says 49% of 11 to 17-Year-Olds Have Experienced Gambling Summary The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) 2025 “Young People and Gambling” report, based on responses from 3,666 pupils aged 11–17 across England, Scotland and Wales, finds that 49% had experienced gambling in the previous 12 months. Around 30% reported spending their own money on gambling […]
Macau outlines cultural tourism district with three major landmark venues Summary Macau has released a concept proposal for an International Integrated Tourism and Cultural District that would deliver three major cultural venues: the Macau National Museum of Culture, the Macau International Performing Arts Center, and the International Museum of Contemporary Art. The plan proposes developing […]
