North Korean Group Targets South With Military ID Deepfakes Summary The North Korea-linked APT group Kimsuky has been using generative AI, including ChatGPT, to create deepfaked South Korean military ID documents as part of tailored social‑engineering campaigns aimed at journalists, researchers and human‑rights activists. Genians, a South Korean cybersecurity firm, analysed the campaign and found […]
Boomerang Partners brings “Boomerang Arena” concept and memorabilia raffle to SBC Summit Lisbon | Yogonet International Summary Boomerang Partners is exhibiting at SBC Summit Lisbon (16–18 September) at booth F1 with a “Boomerang Arena” design showcasing its sports partnerships and affiliate growth. The stand includes a photo zone and a sports memorabilia gallery and will […]
California Bill to Ban Sweepstakes Poker Sites Passes Summary California’s Assembly Bill 831, which would outlaw sweepstakes-style online casinos that sell ‘sweeps coins’ to enable real-money play, has cleared the state legislature and now waits on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. The bipartisan measure, sponsored by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D), moved through multiple votes with minimal […]
Training, clear communication could quell concerns about job security, workers say Summary A recent Express Employment Professionals–Harris Poll (Sept. 10) suggests that training and clearer communication from senior leaders could reduce employees’ worries about job security. More than four in 10 workers said these steps would help. Employers report taking action — nearly 90% of […]
Close to half of L&D leaders say they worry AI could replace them Summary Research from LearnUpon, reported by HR Dive, finds that more than 40% of learning and development (L&D) leaders say AI could entirely replace their roles. Despite those fears, many L&D teams are gaining influence: 66% of U.S. respondents reported a budget […]
Daniel Lee Wins PGT Venetian Las Vegas Classic; Lily Kiletto Runner-Up Summary Daniel Lee defeated Lily Kiletto heads-up to win the $3,300 PGT Venetian Las Vegas Classic Main Event and the $250,000 first prize. The event attracted 418 entrants, creating a $1,254,000 prize pool. Jeremy Ausmus began the final table with a commanding chip lead […]
PokerNews Exclusive: Daniel Negreanu Talks New Partnership with Kalshi Summary Daniel Negreanu has teamed up with Kalshi, the CFTC-regulated prediction market exchange where users trade simple Yes/No contracts on real-world events. A longtime Kalshi user, Negreanu says he enjoys the platform’s markets and trading dynamics and may help promote poker-related markets in future. To mark […]
Poker Commentators Rip into Phil Hellmuth’s Passive Play Summary Phil Hellmuth came under fire from commentators Brent Hanks and Jeff Platt for extremely passive play on Episode 9 of No Gamble, No Future (Season 7). In a $50/$100 no-limit cash game and a tense Stand-Up Game, Hellmuth posted just an 11% VPIP and repeatedly opted […]
Knights condemn posts from ex-Lotus employee targeting Charlie Kirk Summary The Vegas Golden Knights publicly condemned a profanity-laced social media rant aimed at conservative activist Charlie Kirk after Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. The post was made on a now-deleted X account by Bobby Machado, a producer for Lotus […]
MGM Resorts, F1 extend Las Vegas Grand Prix partnership to 2030 Summary Formula One and MGM Resorts have extended their Founding Partnership for the Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2030. The deal keeps the Winner’s Stage at the Bellagio Fountain Club hospitality zone, a premium spectator area built over the Fountains of Bellagio that gives […]
