Digitize or save the world. Digitize, while saving it. Summary The article argues that rapid digitisation and the rise of AI are driving huge increases in global energy and resource consumption. While digitising reality promises efficiency gains and new revenue pools, the infrastructure required (data centres, training LLMs, servers) risks severe environmental impact unless energy […]
UK Gambling Commission suspends Spribe’s licence Summary The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the software operating licence of Spribe OÜ with immediate effect while it carries out a review under section 118(2) of the Gambling Act 2005. The regulator said the suspension was necessary on grounds of suitability due to serious non-compliance with the hosting […]
NBA Tightens Oversight on Player Prop Bets Summary The NBA and its co-official sportsbooks are re-evaluating player prop markets after a series of gambling scandals. The league flagged certain in-game props — notably missed free throws, fouls and turnovers — as high-risk and asked operators not to offer them before the season started. Major operators […]
UKGC Shuts Down Casino Over AML Failings Summary The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has suspended the operating licence of Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds (VGC Leeds Limited, operating licence no 000-043603-N-322897-005) under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. The action, effective 31 October, follows a compliance assessment that identified serious shortcomings in the casino’s […]
Macau–Hengqin border to launch document-free clearance on November 5th Summary The Hengqin Port will introduce a “Smart Immigration Clearance” system on 5 November that allows eligible travellers to cross between Macau and Hengqin without presenting physical travel documents. Jointly launched by Macau and Zhuhai authorities, the upgraded automated channels use facial recognition to replace card […]
Macau gaming revenue hits post-2019 high as high-end play fuels growth: Seaport Summary Macau’s October gross gaming revenue (GGR) rose 15.9% year‑on‑year to MOP24.09 billion (about $3 billion), the highest monthly GGR since 2019 and roughly 91% of October 2019 levels, according to Seaport Research Partners. Premium mass and VIP segments drove the outperformance, offsetting […]
Polymarket Blacklisted in Romania Following Regulator’s Decision Summary Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has announced it will place Polymarket on its blacklist for operating gambling services without a Romanian licence. The regulator says the move is about enforcing the law — not technology — stressing that betting with money, whether in lei or crypto, […]
Resorts World New York City Promises $2.5B to MTA if Given Casino Licence Summary Resorts World New York City has pledged to deliver $2.5 billion to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) between 2026 and 2029 if it secures one of New York State’s downstate casino licences this December. The offer includes a $600 million licence […]
Florida Appoints New Gambling Regulator Boss Summary The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has named Alana Zimmer as its new Executive Director, an appointment confirmed on Thursday 30 October 2025. Zimmer joins the FGCC with a strong industry background and a record of driving innovation and enhancing responsible gambling programmes, most recently through her work […]
Is it time for low-paid industries to embrace employee benefits? Summary Gethin Nadin (Chief Innovation Officer, Benefex) argues that retail, hospitality and healthcare — long guilty of treating benefits as a luxury — can no longer afford to ignore employee benefits. The combination of the pandemic, rising worker expectations and fierce competition for talent means […]
