How Tyler Perry Rewrote Hollywood’s Rulebook Summary Tyler Perry has transformed a career that began with low-budget stage plays into a vertically integrated media empire worth about US$1.4 billion in 2025. Key to that rise: owning content and production infrastructure, targeting underserved audiences, and turning studio real estate into recurring revenue through rentals and strategic […]
BGC: EY Report Warns Against Gambling Tax Hike Summary The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has published an EY analysis it commissioned warning that proposed gambling tax increases could cost the UK tens of thousands of jobs and damage the wider economy. The EY report models two think-tank proposals (from the SMF and IPPR) and […]
Denmark Unveils Sweeping Gambling Reforms to Tackle Emerging Challenges Summary Denmark’s government has unveiled a comprehensive reform package, ‘Gaming Package 1: A More Responsible Gaming Market’, aimed at tackling rising problem gambling and protecting children and young people. The legislation introduces tighter advertising restrictions, expanded regulatory oversight and strengthened prevention and treatment measures. Key measures […]
C.H. Robinson launches Agentic Supply Chain, ushering in a new era of AI-driven logistics intelligence Summary C.H. Robinson has announced its Agentic Supply Chain — an agentic AI ecosystem that it says can cautiously think, learn, adapt and act to self‑optimise global supply chains. Built on the company’s Lean AI approach, the programme combines advanced […]
Betway continues Zambia withdrawal following tax hikes Summary Betway has withdrawn as the principal partner of the Zambian Premier League after Zambia introduced a 10% excise betting duty. The operator said the higher tax made continued investment in the market unsustainable. Betway and BetPawa challenged the Excise (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2025 — arguing […]
U.S lawmakers asks NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for briefing on gambling scandal | Yogonet International Summary A bipartisan group of six members from the House Committee on Energy and Commerce has asked NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to brief the committee by 31 October on the league’s response to a widening gambling scandal. Federal indictments from […]
Crypto.com to suspend sports event contracts in Nevada after court ruling Summary The Nevada Gaming Control Board has ordered Crypto.com to stop offering sports event contracts to Nevada residents from 3 November, following a federal judge’s refusal on 14 October to grant a preliminary injunction protecting Crypto.com from state enforcement. The Board’s chair, Brittnie Dreitzer, […]
BGC warns gambling tax hike could wipe £3.1bn off UK economy Summary The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has commissioned an EY-Parthenon report warning that proposed UK gambling tax rises could shave up to £3.1bn off industry gross value added (GVA) and cost as many as 40,000 jobs. The government is expected to set out […]
Waterhouse VC: Find a wagering edge Summary Tom Waterhouse profiles Bernard Marantelli, a bettor-turned-builder who has industrialised wagering advantage. From a bookmaking upbringing in Melbourne to algorithmic trading on Betfair and an options desk at Deutsche Bank, Marantelli moved from exploiting inefficiencies to creating products that the market now relies on. Key milestones covered: founding […]
Doing Deals In Times Of Turbulence Summary The global M&A market is showing renewed momentum after a cautious start to the year. Despite persistent uncertainty — trade negotiations, regulatory headwinds and geopolitical tensions — market sentiment has improved thanks to stabilising macro conditions and clearer trade outlooks. The article argues the moment is right for […]
