Italy to Launch Ambitious Anti-Gambling Firewall Summary Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has proposed an automated national system to block access to illegal, unlicensed gambling websites. The plan would see the Customs and Monopolies Agency deploy a state-owned SOGEI solution that flags and filters offshore domains not regulated by the national watchdog. The software […]
From 2026, dodging taxes in Nigeria could cost crypto startups their licences — and ₦10m Summary Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs) in Nigeria face heavy penalties from 2026 under the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025 (NTAA). Non‑compliant VASPs will incur an administrative fine of ₦10,000,000 for the first month of default and ₦1,000,000 for every […]
New Jersey smashes iGaming revenue record in August Summary New Jersey’s online casino market hit a record monthly high in August, with iGaming revenue reaching $248.4 million, according to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Overall gambling revenue for the month was $642.2 million, up 15.7% year-on-year and 5.9% higher than July 2025. iGaming […]
Syria nears security agreement with Israel, says president Summary The president of Syria has said his country is close to reaching a security agreement with Israel. The Financial Times reports the claim but the article is behind a paywall and provides limited public detail on the proposed deal. If accurate, a pact of this kind […]
How Can CEOs Ensure New Hire Success in the First 90 Days? Summary CEOs must treat hiring and onboarding as strategic imperatives rather than HR chores. The article argues that the first 90 days set the trajectory for a new leader’s impact and outlines a governance-led approach: define roles by measurable outcomes pre-hire, recruit for […]
Own it: who owns digital transformation? Summary This CEOWORLD piece argues that real change requires clear ownership inside organisations. The authors identify four strategic “battles”—technology, sustainability, collaborative marketing (engagement and dialogue) and a mindset of change—and say the common thread is putting collective data and the “us” before the “I”. They propose three practical organisational […]
AI has turned college exams into a ‘wicked problem’ with no obvious fix, researchers warn Summary A new paper from researchers at Deakin University argues that generative AI has transformed university assessment into a “wicked problem” — a messy, interconnected challenge with no single, correct solution. The authors interviewed 20 unit chairs at a large […]
Norsk Tipping faces NOK10 million penalty over Eurojackpot prize scandal Summary The Norwegian Lottery and Foundation Authority (Lottstift) has notified state operator Norsk Tipping it faces a penalty of up to NOK10 million after an error caused thousands of players to be told they had won inflated Eurojackpot prizes. For the 27 June draw around […]
Now Is the Time: Addressing Societal Racism in the Workplace – HR News Summary As National Inclusion Week 2025 runs under the theme “Now is the Time”, HR leaders are urged to confront how societal bias and recent public events seep into workplace culture. A large far‑right march in London on 13 September — marked […]
Offshore betting surges after India’s online gambling ban: Report | AGB Summary India’s new nationwide law banning real-money online gambling has pushed many users to unregulated offshore betting platforms, according to reporting by AFP cited by AGB. The legislation, passed in August, targeted online card games and fantasy sports — shutting down a billion-dollar sector […]
