For immigrants, this fintech makes credit history as portable as a passport Summary Wale Akanbi, co-founder of Aella, launched Bleyt in 2025 to solve a common immigrant problem: credit histories rarely travel across borders. Bleyt’s app uses AI to pull financial data from local credit providers and bureaus, aggregates traditional and alternative data into a […]
Will a tropical storm affect Las Vegas this week? Summary Tropical Storm Mario, developing off Mexico’s Pacific coast, could push moisture into the Desert Southwest late this week and bring showers or thunderstorms to the Las Vegas area. The National Weather Service warns that rainfall totals remain highly uncertain at this stage. The Las Vegas […]
Relax Gaming names Antonia Svensson as chief commercial officer Summary Relax Gaming has appointed Antonia Svensson as its new chief commercial officer, based at the company’s Malta headquarters. Svensson brings more than 13 years of experience across payments, content supply and operations, with senior roles at Trustly, Yggdrasil Gaming and Light & Wonder. Since 2021 […]
Endorphina launches Klikz, a new brand for crash and instant games Summary Endorphina has unveiled Klikz, a distinct brand dedicated to crash and instant-win games, signalling a strategic move beyond its established slots catalogue. Klikz is built around simple, fast-paced mechanics, mobile-first design and high replayability, targeting players who prefer brief, engaging sessions with immediate […]
OpenAI Ramps Up Robotics Work in Race Toward AGI Summary OpenAI is intensifying its robotics push, recruiting researchers with expertise in humanoid systems and building a team to develop algorithms that let robots learn through teleoperation and simulation. Recent hires and job listings point to work on teleoperation, high-fidelity simulation (including Nvidia Isaac), sensing and […]
GamCare: UK gambling has no debt advice… Summary GamCare has published the first evaluation of the Money Guidance Service (MGS), a gambling-specific debt guidance programme funded by the charity. The MGS evaluation — carried out by specialists from Toynbee Hall and the University of Derby — finds a “critical gap” between gambling support services and […]
California sweepstakes dealt signifcant blow as bill passed Summary California’s legislature unanimously passed AB 831 on 12 September; the bill now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision by 12 October. If signed, AB 831 will criminalise sweepstakes operators and suppliers in the state, effectively banning the vertical in the nation’s largest market. The measure follows similar […]
BetGames releases Hero gamification tool to boost user engagement & retention | AGB Summary BetGames has launched Hero, a customisable gamification engine aimed at increasing player engagement, session length and retention while supporting cross-sell between RNG, slots and live dealer products. Operators can configure in-game challenges, awards (XP and coins), leaderboards and an in-app shop […]
Can BasiGo put 1,000 electric buses on Kenya’s roads by 2027? Summary BasiGo, a Nairobi-based e-mobility startup, aims to have 1,000 battery-powered buses operating in Kenya by 2027 to replace diesel minibus services and cut urban emissions. The company has locally assembled 53 buses and has 27 more in production at its Thika assembly line—Kenya’s […]
FanDuel reportedly to pay Jaguars $5m over former employee’s theft Summary FanDuel has reportedly reached a financial settlement with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars after a major embezzlement case involving former Jaguars finance manager Amit Patel. According to sources cited by the Associated Press and first reported by ESPN, FanDuel agreed to pay roughly $5m earlier […]
