OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 as It Navigates ‘Code Red’ Summary OpenAI has released GPT-5.2, a multi-tiered model family (Instant, Thinking, Pro) that the company calls its best model yet for professional use. The launch follows an internal “code red” initiative to prioritise ChatGPT improvements amid growing competition from Google’s Gemini and other rivals. OpenAI says GPT-5.2 […]
Cursor Launches an AI Coding Tool For Designers Summary Cursor, the fast-growing AI coding startup, has unveiled Visual Editor — an AI-powered design interface that lets designers edit a web app’s look-and-feel directly in code. The tool combines a traditional design panel with a natural-language chat agent so users can both tweak granular visual properties […]
Jailed bettor sues Australian operators for enabling his crimes Summary Former financial planner Gavin Fineff, currently serving a nine-year sentence for defrauding 12 clients of more than A$3m, has launched Federal Court proceedings from prison against Sportsbet, Tabcorp and Entain. He claims the bookmakers failed to carry out adequate checks and effectively enabled his large-scale […]
How the sweepstakes ban clears the path for New York iGaming Summary Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill 5935 (sponsored by Senator Joseph Addabbo) into law on 5 December 2025, prohibiting the operation and promotion of online sweepstakes casinos in New York. The new law bars financial institutions, payment processors, geolocation providers, content suppliers, platform […]
Vancouver: Hastings Racecourse to close after 130 years of horse racing in B.C. Summary Hastings Racecourse, the last operating thoroughbred track in British Columbia, has closed immediately after more than 130 years. Great Canadian Entertainment announced the cessation of thoroughbred racing, citing economic uncertainty and the province’s decision to end slot machine revenue sharing that […]
Turbo Stars forecasts the next phase of iGaming growth through five defining 2026 trends Summary The iGaming sector is set for a decisive year in 2026, according to a Turbo Stars report. Rapid innovation, shifting regulation and stronger player expectations will force operators to rethink products and strategy. Turbo Stars identifies five core trends operators […]
Massachusetts asks judge to halt Kalshi’s sports-prediction market amid regulatory clash Summary Massachusetts officials asked a state judge to block Kalshi from offering sports-related contracts to state residents, arguing the platform operates an unlicensed sports-wagering business accessible to users aged 18+. The dispute centres on whether Kalshi’s sports markets are governed by the federal Commodity […]
Fantasy sports: the next growth frontier for iGaming operators Summary Fantasy sports have shifted from a hobby into a fast-growing digital entertainment vertical. The market reached an estimated $27.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to hit $56.4 billion by 2030, implying an average annual growth rate of about 15.2%. Unlike pure chance-based betting, fantasy […]
Gemini moves into prediction markets with new CFTC authorisation | Yogonet International Summary Gemini has received authorisation from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for its derivatives arm, Gemini Titan, to operate as a Designated Contract Market and list event contracts in the United States. The move ends a five-year review that began with a […]
Canada: B.C. creates new gambling regulator seven years after money-laundering warning Summary British Columbia has established a Gambling Control Office, led by a general manager with independent statutory authority, to tighten oversight of casinos and tackle money laundering seven years after Peter German’s landmark 2018 report. The office will have powers to set anti‑money‑laundering rules, […]
