Traders profit from bets on Maduro’s capture as prediction markets react swiftly Summary US traders made large gains after prediction markets rapidly priced in the arrest of Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro. Polymarket data shows a contract on ‘Maduro out by January 31, 2026?’ rose from a 5.5% implied probability on 2 January to near 99% […]
Brightstar & Scientific Games to Launch São Paulo Lottery Summary Brightstar Lottery and Scientific Games have formed a joint venture, SP Loterias SPE S.A. (SPL), to operate a new state lottery in São Paulo after signing a 15-year concession with the São Paulo government. The concession grants SPL an exclusive licence to run lottery operations […]
Harold Monteau, Former Chairman of the NIGC, Passes Away at 72 Summary Harold Monteau, known as “Brings the Sweetgrass” and a member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy, died on 27 December 2025 at his home on the Rocky Boy Reservation in Montana at the age of 72. He was a foundational figure […]
₹41,863 Crore ECMS Push Targets Gaps in India’s Electronics Supply Chain Summary The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 22 new projects worth ₹41,863 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) in the scheme’s third tranche. This brings the total number of ECMS-backed projects to 46. The latest tranche is expected […]
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 […]
