Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefire Summary Israel and Hamas were preparing for indirect talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, as hopes rose for a possible ceasefire and a hostage exchange under a U.S. peace framework. Israel dispatched a delegation led by negotiator Ron Dermer, while an Egyptian official […]
Bally’s Bronx Casino Progress Pushes Trump’s Company Toward a Big Payday Summary Bally’s Corporation has cleared a key local hurdle in its bid to build a proposed $4 billion casino and resort on the former Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx. A Bronx advisory panel voted 5–1 to advance the proposal to […]
Four progressive stages of male allyship – and how HR can support the journey Summary New research from Hult International Business School maps a clear developmental pattern in how men move towards allyship on gender equity. Drawing on survey and interview data from over 500 male employees across two global organisations, the study identifies four […]
India’s online gambling ban ‘derails high-potential sector’, industry expert warns Summary iGaming strategist Japneet Singh Sethi warns India’s recent blanket ban on online gambling has inflicted heavy damage on a rapidly growing digital sector. The clampdown has reportedly cost jobs, paused marketing and sponsorship deals, and hit a broad ecosystem including affiliates, fintech, cloud services, […]
SOFTSWISS to spotlight 2026 iGaming Trends at SiGMA Central Europe 2025 Summary SOFTSWISS, a global iGaming technology provider with over 15 years’ experience, will appear at the SiGMA Central Europe Summit 2025 in Rome (3–6 November). The company will launch its 2026 iGaming Trends Report on 5 November during the “2026 iGaming Trends Marathon” at […]
The End of Quarterly Reporting in the United States? Summary The SEC, led by Chairman Paul Atkins, has signalled support for allowing U.S. public companies to switch from mandatory quarterly reporting to an optional semiannual reporting regime. The move follows petitions such as that from the Long-Term Stock Exchange and echoes international practice in the […]
Bitcoin hit all-time-high over the weekend, topping $125K | AGB Summary Punchy: Bitcoin surged to a fresh all-time high over the weekend, topping US$125,000 and eclipsing the August peak of roughly US$124,000. The move comes as the US administration signals a broadly crypto-friendly stance and amid wider global political and economic uncertainty. The rally was […]
Indian authorities ask for feedback on new regulations strictly governing Esports and social gaming | AGB Summary The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) has published draft rules titled the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2025, and is seeking public feedback until 31 October. The framework aims to promote innovation in esports […]
SEC Launches Cross-Border Task Force To Combat Fraud, Increasing Scrutiny on Foreign Issuers and Gatekeepers Summary The SEC has created a Cross-Border Task Force within its Division of Enforcement to bolster investigations and enforcement of fraud involving foreign-based companies that access US capital markets. The task force will retain traditional enforcement priorities — market manipulation, […]
AGA issues guidelines on mitigating crypto laundering in AML best practises Summary The American Gaming Association (AGA) has published a 64-page guide setting out anti-money laundering (AML) best practises for the gambling industry, with a substantial section dedicated to combating crypto laundering. The guidance arrives amid heightened regulatory scrutiny after several high-profile laundering cases and […]
