California Bill to Ban Sweepstakes Poker Sites Passes Summary California’s Assembly Bill 831 — aimed at closing the sweepstakes-style online casino loophole — has cleared the legislature and now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature or veto by 12 October. If signed, the bill will make it unlawful to operate online sweepstakes games in the state, […]
Chubut Legislature considers major infrastructure agreement with Casino Club SA Summary The Chubut Legislature has received a bill from the Executive Branch to approve an agreement with Casino Club SA that would see the licence holder invest $8 billion in provincial infrastructure in return for a 15-year extension of its gaming licence. The agreement, signed […]
Philippines E-Wallet ban triggers major PAGCOR income drop | AGB Summary PAGCOR reported a 40–50% fall in income within two weeks after major e-wallet providers, including GCash and Maya, disconnected payment links to online gambling platforms following guidance from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. The move has slashed online gambling transactions by a similar amount […]
PAGCOR income plunges up to 50% after e-wallets cut gambling links | AGB Summary The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reported a 40–50% drop in income within the first two weeks after major e-wallet providers removed in-app links to online gambling, following a directive from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The decline was […]
Missouri sports betting: Operators, partners and key dates to know Summary Missouri is preparing to launch legal online sports betting on 1 December 2025. The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) received applications from at least 10 online sportsbook operators by the filing deadline, and has already awarded untethered licences to DraftKings and Circa following a competitive […]
OpenAI’s Teen Safety Features Will Walk a Thin Line Summary OpenAI has announced a set of teen safety measures for ChatGPT centred on an age‑prediction system that aims to detect users under 18 and route them to an “age‑appropriate” model that blocks graphic sexual content. The company will also roll out parental controls by the […]
US Tech Giants Race to Spend Billions in UK AI Push Summary Article Date: 2025-09-16T21:30:00+00:00 Microsoft, Nvidia and other US tech firms announced plans totalling as much as $45bn to boost the UK’s AI infrastructure and research, timed to coincide with US president Donald Trump’s state visit. Microsoft pledged $30bn over four years (half for […]
Inclusion as innovation: Why forward-thinking organizations invest in employee psychological safety Summary This article argues that inclusion — when rooted in psychological safety — is not a compliance chore but a strategic driver of innovation and competitive advantage. It summarises evidence showing more inclusive organisations outperform peers financially and outlines how leaders can build environments […]
The Most Important AI Question For CEOs Summary Dan Bigman argues that CEOs should stop asking whether to explore AI and start asking how to help people “think with AI.” He warns we are approaching a “cognitive event horizon” where unaided humans cannot keep pace with exploding data volumes (from ~2 exabytes in 2000 to […]
Did AI Just Take the Brand Influencer Crown? Summary AI has moved from a productivity tool to a powerful influencer that shapes trust, attention and purchases. The article argues that systems like ChatGPT are beginning to personalise recommendations, compare products and enable purchases inside the chat interface, which changes how brands gain visibility and how […]
