Marina Bay Sands found ‘negligent’ in data leak that affected 665,000 patrons Summary Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has fined Marina Bay Sands (MBS) S$315,000 over a 2023 data breach that exposed the personal information of 665,495 LifeStyle rewards members. The breach occurred during a software migration where a single employee manually compiled API […]
Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook Summary The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate for the second time this year, lowering the policy rate to roughly 3.9% from about 4.1% as it seeks to support growth and hiring while inflation remains above the 2% target. The Fed […]
Q&A: ‘Fortunate’ Aces president discusses winning 3rd WNBA title Summary Aces president Nikki Fargas talks to the Las Vegas Review-Journal after the franchise captured its third WNBA championship in four seasons. The Q&A covers the evolution of the team’s core — A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray — contributions from role players and coaches, […]
Kalshi Faces Legal Setback as Federal Judge Sends Massachusetts Case to State Court Summary New York–based prediction market operator Kalshi has suffered a procedural loss after a federal judge ruled the company’s dispute with Massachusetts must proceed in state court. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell accuses Kalshi of offering sports-related contracts that amount to unlicensed […]
Superbet announces Sacha Dragic as primary CEO Summary Superbet has confirmed a leadership shake-up that will take effect in 2026: founder Sacha Dragic will reassume the role of sole CEO, with current Co-CEO Jimmy Maymann stepping back from day-to-day management and returning to the Board as a corporate advisor. The restructure accompanies a wider strategic […]
SEC Urges NCAA To Reverse Pro Betting Rule Change Summary The NCAA finalised a rule allowing Division I student-athletes and staff to bet on professional sports, but that change is now on pause after the Division I Board of Directors delayed the rule’s effective date to 22 November. The pause follows public pressure from SEC […]
UAE to reportedly offer one online gaming licence per emirate; participation subject to emirate approval Summary The UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) reportedly plans to allow one B2C online gaming licence per emirate, mirroring the single-licence approach used for land-based casinos. Participation will depend on individual emirate approval and not all seven are […]
Pragmatic Play launches $15 million live casino studio in Colombia to boost regional growth Summary Pragmatic Play has opened a new state-of-the-art live casino studio in Bogotá, Colombia, backed by an investment of over $15 million. Delivered and operated by ARRISE, the facility will host more than 100 tables and is expected to create over […]
Hurricane Melissa churns across Cuba as a Category 2 storm; Jamaica reports a baby’s death Summary Hurricane Melissa weakened to a Category 2 storm as it moved across eastern Cuba on 29 October 2025 after striking Jamaica earlier as a catastrophic hurricane. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported top sustained winds of 105 mph (165 […]
150+ Referees Potentially Part of Gambling Ring in Turkey Summary Turkey is facing its largest sports betting scandal to date after more than 150 referees were linked to a suspected match-fixing and betting ring. The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has opened investigations into officials who oversaw professional matches and are alleged to have placed wagers […]
