Ford executive presents five-step playbook for transformation at CSCMP EDGE Summary At the CSCMP EDGE conference in National Harbor, Doug Cantriel, Head of North America Transportation for Ford’s Customer Service Division, described a five-step playbook he uses to transform large, complex logistics networks. Cantriel oversees nearly a $1 billion transportation budget and the delivery of […]
G2E: Rigid regulations, licensing costs stifle online gaming innovation Summary A G2E panel warned that duplicative, outdated regulation and high licensing costs are squeezing legitimate innovation out of the regulated online gaming market and pushing players toward unregulated operators. Panelists — Dan Hartman (former Colorado regulator, now with GMA Consulting), Alexander Kane (CEO, Sporttrade), and […]
Thailand readying legislation to regulate, promote digital social games Summary Thailand is preparing the Game Industry Act, a bill to create a formal regulator and legal framework for digital games, with a particular focus on social gaming. Drafted in March and expected possibly by the end of 2025, the law aims to ensure that in-game […]
UK online deposit limits to be phased in from end of October Summary The Gambling Commission has published guidance on phased implementation of mandatory online deposit limit rules announced earlier in the year. The first set of changes takes effect from 31 October 2025, with a further requirement that, by 30 June 2026, all UK […]
Understanding Brazil’s Regulated Betting Payment Methods Summary Brazil’s recent regulated betting rules restrict how deposits and withdrawals are handled for online gambling. The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has outlawed high-risk methods such as credit cards, cash and cryptocurrencies, requiring all transactions to be electronic bank-to-bank transfers through Central Bank-authorised institutions. Approved channels include […]
Control Board member Assad to Kalshi: ‘The gig is up’ Summary Nevada Gaming Control Board member George Assad — a retired judge — publicly criticised companies selling event-based prediction contracts, saying recent court rulings show those products are effectively sports wagers and should fall under state gaming regulation. Assad pointed to a recent U.S. District […]
New York Stock Exchange owner invests $2 billion in Polymarket, valuing startup at $8 billion Summary Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is investing up to $2 billion in prediction-market platform Polymarket, valuing the company at about $8 billion. The partnership will see ICE distribute Polymarket’s event-driven data globally and […]
India’s new GST on gaming “cripples operators, rewards the State,”: Consultant Summary India has raised the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on casino gaming from 28% to 40%, effective 22 September. The 40% rate applies to casino entry fees and gaming chip purchases and is split equally between central and state governments. Financial consultant David […]
UK’s Premier League Opener Flooded by Gambling Ads Despite Restrictions Summary A University of Bristol study recorded 27,440 gambling-related messages across the Premier League opening weekend, including over 13,200 instances during the “whistle-to-whistle” broadcast ban. The analysis covered branding on kits, stadium signage, pitch-side boards and interview backdrops. One fixture (Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City) […]
Mexico must light up Casino Boom from 2026 onwards Summary The Association of Permit Holders, Operators, and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry (AIEJA) is urging Mexico’s government to modernise its gambling framework to capitalise on a predicted boom. Mexico currently sees around five million casino visits a year; AIEJA projects this could double […]
