Graney: We’ll learn a lot more about Raiders come Monday night Summary Ed Graney argues that while the Raiders’ Week 1 road win at New England was encouraging, Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers is a much tougher early-season test. The piece highlights Geno Smith’s strong passing debut, the Raiders’ limited running game […]
US Could Owe Americans $1 Trillion in Tariffs, If SCOTUS Overturns Tariffs Summary The Supreme Court has agreed to fast-track a case challenging President Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs, which were enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Two lower courts already ruled the tariffs illegal, but they remain in place while appeals proceed. […]
Charlie Kirk’s widow vows to continue his work after killing suspect arrested Summary Erika Kirk has vowed to carry on her late husband Charlie Kirk’s work after he was shot and later died following an event at Utah Valley University on 10 September 2025. Authorities arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in Washington County after a multi-day […]
South Korea illegal gambling arrests intensify calls for change Summary South Korean authorities arrested ten people after reportedly dismantling an illegal gambling ring run from Cambodia. Seven suspects, including a ringleader identified only as ‘A’, face charges under the National Sport Promotion Act. Authorities say the operation ran from February 2022 to July 2023, processed […]
Live88 appoints Simon Field as new Managing Director Summary Yolo Group has appointed Simon Field as Managing Director of Live88 to lead the supplier’s international expansion. Field joins from Bally’s Interactive, where he was Director of Live Casino Strategy and Development and helped launch a live dealer studio in Rhode Island. He brings nearly a […]
Thailand PM Charnvirakul reveals future of gambling legalisation Summary Upon taking office, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has effectively cooled prospects for Thailand’s integrated resorts (casino) bill, saying he does not believe gambling should be used to stimulate the economy. He reaffirmed his past opposition as interior minister and announced a fresh review of poker, which […]
DraftKings Tunes Live Betting Product Into NFL Narratives Summary DraftKings is leaning hard into live betting for the 2025 NFL season, reworking its app, promotions and social features around a so-called “narrative cycle”. The operator says investments in in-house tech, modelling and last year’s Simplebet acquisition have delivered a live product ready for centre stage […]
Missouri casinos see revenues rise 9% year-on-year in August Summary Riverboat casinos in Missouri generated $177.5 million in revenue in August, a 9% year-on-year increase from $163.3 million and a 5.8% month-on-month rise from July’s $167.7 million. Of the state’s 13 riverboat casinos, nine reported year-on-year gains, two were flat and two saw declines. Ameristar […]
CDC Roundtable: G2E is unlike anything else in gambling Summary The CDC Roundtable previewed the upcoming 25th Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, emphasising that G2E stands apart for its blend of scheduled programming and unscripted encounters. Industry voices — including Katie Kohler of BetMGM, journalist Steve McAllister and Elizabeth Thielen of Nicasa — […]
Missouri Sports Betting Applications Due Friday For Day 1 Launch Summary Missouri’s Gaming Commission set a firm deadline for operators: applications that qualify for a temporary Missouri sports betting licence must be submitted by Friday, with Sept. 12 listed as the last day to be considered for a temporary licence ahead of a planned Dec. […]
