The latest reports indicate that the US gaming industry is experiencing significant challenges, including fluctuating tariffs and ongoing supply chain issues. The American Gaming Association’s recently released Gaming Industry Outlook reveals a sharp contraction in real economic activity during the first quarter of 2025. Despite the current struggles, the report includes a silver lining: a […]
Genting Singapore, known for operating Resorts World Sentosa, has reported a challenging first quarter of 2025 with significant revenue declines primarily due to hotel renovations and an unfavourable macro environment. Revenue reached SG$626.2 million (US$481 million), a 20% drop year-on-year, heavily impacted by lower hotel inventory and weaker demand across its gaming and non-gaming sectors. […]
The gaming industry finds itself in turbulent waters as tax hikes loom for mobile sports betting and internet casino operations. At the recent SBC Summit Americas 2025 in Florida, esteemed lobbyist Bill Pascrell III was frank about the industry’s communication failures with regulators and lawmakers. His insights are a wake-up call for gaming operators to […]
Summary Tribal law experts are voicing strong concerns about the rise of prediction markets, particularly in relation to Indian gaming rights. During a recent webinar, prominent tribal gaming attorneys labelled prediction markets as an “existential threat” to tribal sovereignty. While tribes have largely stayed quiet thus far, there is growing momentum to explore legal approaches […]
In a world where different generations coexist at work, how they view success fundamentally shapes organisational dynamics. This piece by Jeanette Wheeler reveals the generational gaps and how organisations can cater to everyone’s aspirations for high performance. Key Points Generations perceive workplace success differently: younger employees value continuous skills development, while older employees prioritise stability […]
In recent times, many organisations have ramped up their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, but this has led to a phenomenon dubbed “DEI fatigue.” This article explores how this fatigue can actually be an indication of transformation rather than a setback. Source: Human Resources Online Key Points DEI fatigue encompasses emotional exhaustion from ongoing […]
The article by Sarah Gideon explores the phenomenon known as DEI fatigue, which encapsulates the exhaustion felt by employees and leaders alike from ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. While companies have made strides to embed DEI into their culture, this fatigue suggests a growing discomfort and resistance among staff as results feel slow […]
In a rapidly shifting environment, major tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Meta are retreating from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, reversing commitments made just a few years ago. The article explores how these firms have ended DEI initiatives, pressured by shareholder demands and changing political landscapes, particularly following the Trump administration’s stance on […]
Summary Oliver Healthcare Packaging has inaugurated its largest plant in the region, a 120,000 sq ft facility located in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. This facility aims to produce medical-grade packaging items such as pouches, lids, and roll stock. The company plans to invest RM200 million (about S$60.4 million) into the facility, which is expected […]
Summary The article discusses the alarming rise in data privacy lawsuits against FinTech firms, with numbers jumping from 400 in 2021 to over 2,000 in 2024. This surge highlights significant compliance issues, particularly due to inadequate coordination between legal and marketing teams, along with a lack of awareness about the tracking technologies used on their […]
