End of Dennis Uy’s Emerald Bay casino in sight as Philippines regulator revokes licence Summary The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) has revoked the provisional gaming licence for PH Resorts Group Holdings’ Emerald Bay project on Mactan Island. The luxury integrated resort, which broke ground in 2017 and was scheduled to open in 2021, […]
DraftKings officially launches prediction markets product Summary DraftKings has launched DraftKings Predictions, a standalone platform that lets eligible customers trade on real‑world outcomes under the oversight of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The service is available on mobile and web and initially offers contracts tied to sports and financial events, with plans to expand […]
FedEx posts fiscal first quarter earnings growth Summary Memphis-based FedEx reported solid fiscal first quarter results. Quarterly revenue was $23.5 billion, up 7% year-on-year, and operating income rose 31% to $1.38 billion. Earnings per share came in at $4.82, ahead of Wall Street expectations of $4.02. FedEx Express drove much of the improvement, with revenue […]
Sun Group starts construction of US$2m Integrated Casino tourism complex in Van Don, Quang Ninh – G3 Newswire Summary Sun Group has officially started construction on a large-scale Integrated Casino Tourism Services Complex in the Van Don Economic Zone, Quang Ninh province, with a total investment of up to US$2bn. The development will span more […]
How CEOs Can Navigate An Increasingly Multigenerational Workforce Summary For the first time in modern history, five generations are working side-by-side, and that mix is changing what employees expect from employers. Gen Z especially is shifting the conversation beyond pay — demanding purpose, input on strategy and workplace policies, and often showing strong pro-union sentiments. […]
Fatma Hassan Al‑Remaihi: Leading Doha Film Institute Summary Fatma Hassan Al‑Remaihi, CEO of the Doha Film Institute (DFI), has transformed the organisation from a regional cultural body into an internationally recognised creative investment platform. She treats film as both art and asset, promoting Qatari filmmakers through the “Made in Qatar” programme and aligning DFI’s activity […]
Slotegrator: regulatory headaches have become commonplace – how will this play out in 2026? Summary Slotegrator’s COO Olga Ivanchik warns that the iGaming landscape is entering a phase where simply being compliant won’t cut it. Mature markets in Europe will tighten KYC, AML and responsible-gambling rules, while emerging regions in Africa and Latin America are […]
Massachusetts Gambling Operators Should Disclose When Bettors Are Limited Summary The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted to require sports betting operators to notify bettors when their accounts are subject to limits and to explain why limits were imposed and which markets are affected. Commissioners unanimously selected Option B in a proposed update to Rule 235 […]
Japan, Ready to Receive New Casino Resort Bids in 2027 Summary Japan’s tourism authorities will open a new six-month application window for municipalities to bid for integrated resort (IR) development areas that include casino gaming. The submission period runs from 6 May 2027 to 5 November 2027, following publication of a draft Cabinet order by […]
PA Lotto Tickets Reveal Killer Charged in York Robberies Summary A 44-year-old former murder convict has been arrested in York after a string of at least seven armed robberies between October and 12 December. The suspect — identified in police documents by initials — was tracked down after cashing a lottery ticket stolen during one […]
