Microsoft’s AI Chief Says Machine Consciousness Is an ‘Illusion’ Summary Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, argues that machine consciousness is an illusion and that designing systems to mimic or exceed human awareness is “dangerous and misguided”. He suggests that a system’s capacity to suffer (a pain system) is a more pragmatic basis for considering […]
SBC Summit 2025 Lisbon preview Summary The SBC Summit in Lisbon is one of the industry’s major autumn gatherings for the iGaming and sports-betting sectors. The 2025 event brings together operators, suppliers, regulators, payments firms and affiliates for a packed programme of keynotes, panels, product launches and networking. Expect sessions on regulation and compliance, payments […]
Poker Game Host Fights Back Against Police with Lawsuit Over ‘Unlawful’ Raid Summary Gary Watts, a former Richland County coroner in South Carolina, was arrested in a 2024 raid on a home/office poker game. A court later ruled the games were not illegal and Watts has filed a lawsuit against the State Law Enforcement Division […]
World Poker Federation Ladies Weekend Runs October 24-26 Summary The World Poker Federation (WPF) is staging its inaugural WPF Ladies Weekend from 24–26 October, simultaneously across 15 cities worldwide. The event celebrates women in poker both on and off the felt and is being organised with national federations, local associations and leading venues. Hosts include […]
888poker XL Autumn Series Boasts a $500K Gtd Rakeless Main Event Summary The 888poker XL Autumn Series runs from 21 to 29 September 2025 and features 52 numbered events across a wide range of buy-ins ($5.50 to $1,050). The headline is a $250 buy-in, $500,000 guaranteed rakeless Main Event that includes a $50,000 mystery bounty. […]
South Korea illegal gambling arrests intensify calls for change Summary South Korean authorities arrested ten people after dismantling an illegal gambling operation run out of Cambodia. Seven suspects, including the alleged ringleader identified only as ‘A’, face charges under South Korea’s National Sport Promotion Act. The operation is said to have processed transactions totalling KRW44bn […]
Live88 appoints Simon Field as new Managing Director Summary Yolo Group has appointed Simon Field as Managing Director of Live88 to drive the company’s international expansion. Field joins from Bally’s Interactive, where he played a leading role in launching a live dealer studio in Rhode Island. He brings almost a decade of senior iGaming experience, […]
Thailand PM Charnvirakul reveals future of gambling legalisation Summary New Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has made clear he will not back using gambling — specifically integrated resorts with casinos — as an economic stimulus. His comments cast doubt on the previously mooted integrated-resorts bill and signal a major slowdown for any near-term legalisation plans. […]
DraftKings Tunes Live Betting Product Into NFL Narratives Summary DraftKings has reoriented its 2025 NFL playbook around live betting, using what it calls the “narrative cycle” to surface curated, story-driven in-game markets. Leadership says the shift follows major infrastructure work — including the Simplebet acquisition — and product testing that showed customers prefer a small […]
Missouri casinos see revenues rise 9% year-over-year in August Summary Riverboat casinos in Missouri reported total revenues of $177.5 million in August, a 9% year-on-year increase from $163.3 million and a 5.8% rise month-on-month from July’s $167.7 million. The Missouri Gaming Commission’s report shows nine of the state’s 13 riverboat casinos posted year-on-year gains, two […]
