Major changes set for New South Wales pokies

Major changes set for New South Wales pokies Summary From 31 March 2026 the NSW Government will revoke long-standing exemptions that allowed more than 670 venues to avoid the mandated gaming-machine shutdown between 4am and 10am. The three variations affected are the tourism/entertainment weekend and public-holiday variation, the financial hardship variation, and the early-opener variation. […]

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Connecticut Goes After Prediction Markets, Orders Them to Halt Operations

Connecticut Goes After Prediction Markets, Orders Them to Halt Operations Summary The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has ordered Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com to stop offering prediction market contracts to residents, arguing the platforms are effectively providing unregulated sports betting. The action arrives as Kalshi marks an $11bn valuation and a partnership with CNN. Connecticut […]

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The only route to recovery from UK tax bombshell

The only route to recovery from UK tax bombshell Summary Itai Pazner argues that recent UK tax increases and restrictive measures risk pushing players from the regulated market to the black market. He says an optimal tax band exists (around 20–30%) where operators remain competitive and the Exchequer benefits. Beyond that, operators respond by cutting […]

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Assets linked to Prince Group among $300M seized in Thai scam network sweep | AGB

Assets linked to Prince Group among $300M seized in Thai scam network sweep | AGB Summary Thai authorities have confiscated assets worth THB10.15 billion (about $318 million) and issued arrest warrants for 42 people in a broad crackdown on transnational online scam networks operating across Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia. Investigators say the sweep targets groups […]

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Malaysia Parliament passes amendment to Social Security Act, enabling 24/7 protection for 9.6mn workers

Malaysia Parliament passes amendment to Social Security Act, enabling 24/7 protection for 9.6mn workers Author style Punchy: This is a clear policy shift — wide-reaching and immediate in effect for formal-sector workers. If you handle HR, benefits or employment law in Malaysia, the detail matters. Summary Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat has approved the Employees Social Security […]

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