Spribe hit with license suspension in the UK Summary The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has suspended Spribe’s operating licence after concluding the supplier failed to hold the required licence for hosting gambling services. The regulator says it repeatedly warned Spribe to stop hosting gambling activity without the correct authorisation and expects affected parties to be […]
Detailing Class Action Suit Filed in Missouri Against Stake.us, Drake Summary A class action complaint filed in Jackson County, Missouri, seeks to bar Stake.us from operating in the state and seeks injunctive relief and monetary damages against the platform and two high‑profile promoters, Drake and Adin Ross. The suit alleges Stake.us deceptively markets itself as […]
Stake.us hit with class action as Drake and Adin Ross named in alleged illegal gambling case | Yogonet International Summary A class action complaint filed in Jackson County Circuit Court, Missouri, names Canadian rapper Drake, livestreamer Adin Ross and Sweepsteaks Limited (operator of Stake.us) as defendants. Plaintiff Justin Killham alleges Stake.us ran an “illegal gambling […]
Philippines officially enacts law permanently banning offshore gaming operations Summary The Philippines has enacted Republic Act 12312, the “Anti-POGO Act of 2025”, which permanently bans Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed the law, repealing RA 11590 and cancelling all existing POGO licences. The Act outlaws establishing or operating offshore gaming, […]
Genting Malaysia ‘virtually assured’ of getting New York casino licence: Maybank | AGB Summary Maybank analysts say Genting Malaysia is “virtually assured” of winning one of New York state’s three downstate commercial casino licences, a decision expected by year-end. The bank argues regulators are likely to award all three licences to maximise upfront revenue, with […]
Worried about losing SNAP benefits? Here’s where you can get help Summary Hunger-relief organisations across Southern Nevada are ramping up emergency food distribution after federal SNAP funding was expected to run out amid the government shutdown. SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programme) provides roughly $90 million a month in Nevada; funding could return if a […]
Why won’t Medicare cover my brand-name prescription drug anymore? Summary Medicare Part D plans for 2026 are dropping coverage for some high-cost brand-name drugs — Humira is a prominent example. The article explains that insurers are removing coverage because cheaper alternative medications exist, and it urges beneficiaries to check formularies during open enrolment to avoid […]
Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba pick up the pieces after Melissa’s destruction Summary Hurricane Melissa struck the northern Caribbean with catastrophic force, making landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with top winds of 185 mph (295 kph) before weakening as it moved on to Cuba. Jamaica’s southwest — notably Black River — took a […]
Jim Irsay’s $1B Music Collection Heads to Auction Summary Christie’s New York will stage a landmark auction in March 2026 of the late Jim Irsay’s private collection, valued at more than US$1 billion. The sale brings to market nearly 200 legendary guitars alongside manuscripts, historic documents, vehicles and pop-culture relics that span music, literature, sport […]
GambleAware Encourages Regulatory Changes to Shield Children from Gambling Harm Summary GambleAware, a leading UK gambling charity, has published a paper arguing that current UK online gambling regulations are not fit for the digital age and leave children and young people (CYP) exposed to gambling content. The charity highlights the role of influencer and online […]
