An AI Dark Horse Is Rewriting the Rules of Game Design Summary Tencent, the Chinese games giant, is quietly developing state-of-the-art 3D-native AI models that can generate high-quality game assets — characters, scenes and narrative prototypes — directly in three dimensions. WIRED reports that teams at Riot Games (a Tencent subsidiary) are already using these […]
Want a Fortell Hearing Aid? Well, Who Do You Know? Summary Fortell is a new AI-powered hearing aid that promises a major leap in clarity for people with age-related hearing loss, especially in noisy social settings (the so-called “Cocktail Party Problem”). Founded by Matt de Jonge and ex-Butterfly colleagues, the startup built proprietary spatial-AI algorithms […]
Kalshi strikes exclusive prediction data partnership with CNN | Yogonet International Summary CNN has signed an exclusive deal with Kalshi to integrate the prediction market operator’s real-time forecasting data across CNN’s TV, digital, streaming and social platforms. Kalshi will provide a live API feed driving an on-air ticker and internal newsroom tools for reporting, visuals […]
FanDuel launches mobile sportsbook in Missouri as state’s regulated betting market opens Summary FanDuel has begun operating its mobile sportsbook in Missouri as the state opens its regulated sports-betting market. Residents aged 21+ can download the FanDuel Sportsbook app, place wagers and access launch promotions. New customers who wager at least $5 will receive $300 […]
Gaming revenues fall by 58.86 per cent in Liechtenstein Summary Liechtenstein’s gaming sector has seen a dramatic decline in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2025. Reported quarterly figures were €15.95m in Q1, €13.6m in Q2 and €13.17m in Q3. By 30 September, GGR had fallen by 58.86% year-to-date, according to the Liechtenstein State Administration. The […]
Disappointment: Credit Card Ban in Australia Has Little Impact Summary Research from the e61 Institute shows Australia’s 2024 ban on using credit cards for online betting has had minimal effect on the country’s heaviest gamblers. While casual bettors reduced their activity because the new process was less convenient, high-spending bettors largely continued wagering from transaction […]
Chess superstars Carlsen, Nakamura, and Gothamchess join Betby for chess masterclass at ice Barcelona Summary BETBY has announced a high-profile activation at ICE Barcelona 2026 that brings together Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Levy Rozman (GothamChess) — the first time all three will appear publicly together in Europe. Carlsen, BETBY’s global brand ambassador and five-time […]
A critical but overlooked skills gap is undermining U.S. business. Here’s how to close it. Summary This opinion piece from Tammy Thieman (director of Career Choice at Amazon) argues that language skills — particularly English proficiency for adult learners and multilingual capability more broadly — are a major but neglected workforce competency. While companies ramp […]
More than half of US workers report burnout ahead of holiday season, survey shows Summary 55% of US workers say they are experiencing burnout now, according to Eagle Hill Consulting’s report. The survey of more than 1,400 workers found burned-out employees are nearly three times more likely to plan to leave their employer within a […]
European illegal casino raids reinforce black market threat Summary Co-ordinated raids in Spain and Sweden targeted a violent criminal gang running large illegal gambling operations. Around 150 officers from the Spanish National Police and the Swedish Police Authority executed actions on 28–29 November across six premises in Murcia and Stockholm. Authorities uncovered evidence of illegal […]
