MGM CEO reports Asia project milestones during Nevada Gaming Commission session | Yogonet International Summary William Hornbuckle, CEO of MGM Resorts International, updated the Nevada Gaming Commission on the company’s progress in Macao and Japan. He said MGM is breaking ground on a $12 billion-plus Osaka integrated resort that is expected to employ about 12,000 […]
MLB agrees to share investigation records as allegations of rigged pitches and NBA betting scandals escalate Summary Major League Baseball will hand over investigation documents to a Senate committee probing gambling-related misconduct, responding to a request from Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell with a deadline of 5 December. The move follows federal indictments alleging […]
US workers report a ‘major AI trust gap’ that affects their view of companies Summary A new SHL survey of more than 1,000 US working adults finds a pronounced trust gap around workplace AI. While many employees accept AI for efficiency and consistency, they want humans involved — especially in hiring, performance reviews and career-impacting […]
The Three C’s of Trust for CEOs: Character, Communication, and Capability Summary Dr Michelle Reina argues that trust is the energetic force behind collaboration, innovation and performance. Trust starts with self-trust and is earned through observable behaviour. Reina and colleagues present the Reina Dimensions of Trust — the Three Cs — as a behavioural blueprint […]
From Niche to $5 Trillion: Islamic Finance’s Rise in Global Wealth Management Summary Islamic finance is a global system governed by Shariah principles that forbid interest (riba), excessive uncertainty (gharar) and gambling (maisir), insisting finance be tied to real economic activity. The article explains how asset‑backing and risk‑sharing are embedded across products such as Sukuk, […]
Rupert Murdoch: Media Empire and Next-Gen Leadership Summary Rupert Murdoch, the long-time media titan behind News Corp and Fox Corporation, has formalised a succession that hands voting control to his son Lachlan Murdoch via a family trust. At 94, Murdoch moves to Chairman Emeritus while Prudence, Elisabeth and James have exited the trust, each selling […]
Winning Secrets: How Public Service Division cracked the code on employee wellness Summary The Public Service Division (PSD) reframed employee wellness as a strategic advantage rather than a standalone programme. Led by Laetitia Yim (Director, People & Culture Group), PSD aligned wellbeing with organisational outcomes by embedding career wellness, multi-channel personal support and leader-led practices […]
Immigration Crackdown Threatens Nevada’s Casino and Hospitality Workforce Summary A Las Vegas forum organised by FWD.us and Dream Big Nevada warned that tougher federal immigration enforcement is already denting Nevada’s tourism workforce. Panelists, including Rep. Susie Lee, said fear of raids and stricter rules are causing immigrant workers to miss shifts, quit or avoid public […]
MGM Chief Backs Nevada’s Hard Line on Prediction Markets Summary MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle told the Nevada Gaming Commission that emerging prediction-market products should be treated the same as traditional sports betting. He praised Nevada regulators for issuing firm guidance to licensed operators, arguing these event-trading platforms are effectively sportsbooks under a different name […]
Tough Hearing Ends With Nevada Regulator Approving $7.8M Caesars Fine Summary The Nevada Gaming Commission has fined Caesars Entertainment $7.8 million after finding the operator allowed a known illegal bookmaker, Matthew Bowyer, to gamble across its venues for years without adequately checking the source of his funds. Regulators determined Bowyer placed large bets at Caesars […]
