15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable: Seeking growth drivers amid big M&A questions Summary The 15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable gathers three leading analysts to assess the current U.S. rail and intermodal markets. Conversation centres on modest carload gains, improved service metrics, technology adoption, pricing pressures and the regulatory and market implications of major M&A — notably the […]
Top 30 Ocean Carriers: Navigating a still-volatile seascape Summary The article reviews the current state of container shipping amid rising geopolitical risk, shifting tariffs and disrupted routes. Tariff announcements earlier in 2025 triggered an early, front‑loaded peak season — particularly on trans‑Pacific lanes — as shippers rushed to beat load‑by deadlines. That surge briefly strained […]
BMM testlabs secures full U.S. Class III access, driving land-based growth as company’s 2025-2026 world tour begins G2E October 6-9 in Las Vegas Summary BMM Testlabs, the original global gaming test lab, has secured full access to the U.S. Class III certification market in 2025 — a milestone achieved after nearly 25 years and about […]
How Boards Can Enhance Technology Oversight to Unlock Potential Summary This EY-backed Harvard Forum piece argues that boards must act decisively to guide companies through rapid technological change. Effective technology governance needs clear, timely information from management, higher director tech fluency and structured board conversations. Boards are using a range of models — full board […]
Federal judge denies Apple, Google, and Meta’s bid to dismiss gambling lawsuits Summary A federal judge in the Northern District of California has rejected motions from Apple, Google and Meta to dismiss multidistrict lawsuits alleging the tech giants promoted illegal, casino-style gambling through social casino apps and profited from users’ addiction. U.S. District Judge Edward […]
The future of gaming compliance: Turning regulation into growth Summary The gambling industry is shifting from reactive, box-ticking compliance to a proactive, technology-driven approach that treats compliance as a strategic enabler. Vector Solutions — bolstered by its acquisition of ArdentSky — positions itself as a key provider helping operators and vendors manage AML, KYC, vendor […]
Save Lake Mead from ‘human intransigence’ in 9 steps, coalition says Summary A coalition of non-governmental organisations released a report titled “There’s No Water Available” that warns the Colorado River system is approaching collapse unless states act now. The report sets out nine practical recommendations — from stopping new dams to stabilising groundwater — and […]
Lawsuit: CCSD student faced racially motivated attacks for 2 years Summary A mother has sued the Clark County School District, alleging her elementary-aged son endured repeated race-based verbal and physical assaults over two school years at Adcock Elementary. The complaint says school staff and district leaders failed to properly document incidents, implement adequate safety measures […]
Hard Rock’s Metropolitan Park casino bid makes the cut with clean sweep from New York Community Advisory Committee Summary Hard Rock Entertainment and New York Mets owner Steve Cohen have advanced to the next stage of New York’s casino selection process with their $8bn Metropolitan Park proposal next to Citi Field. The project received a […]
Midnite secures $100m finance deal to accelerate growth and disrupt UK iGaming sector Summary Midnite, the fast-growing UK sportsbook and casino, has secured a revolving credit facility worth up to $100m from House Advantage Fund (HAF) — backed by Discerning Capital and PvX Capital. The facility is designed to fund user acquisition while preserving equity, […]
