Lord Triesman obituary

Lord Triesman obituary

Former Labour party general secretary and chair of the FA who was described as ‘too straight, too honest and too nice’ to succeed The wide-ranging diversity of the employment and pursuits in the packed public life of David Triesman, Lord Triesman, who has died aged 82, was fuelled by a visionary idealism he first displayed […]

Leicester City in relegation danger after six-point deduction for financial rules breach

Leicester City in relegation danger after six-point deduction for financial rules breach

Leicester breached PSR rules for period ending 2023-24 Club outside the relegation zone on goal difference Leicester City have been deducted six points after being found in breach of the Premier League’s financial rules. The punishment, determined by an independent disciplinary commission, leaves them outside the Championship relegation zone on goal difference. A hearing took […]

UKGC Has Opened Applications in Search of a New Chair

UKGC Has Opened Applications in Search of a New Chair

For over a year now, the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) hasn’t had a permanent leader, instead having the role filled by a temporary chairman in the face of Charles Counsell OBE. However, this is about to change in the next few months, as the regulator is now accepting applications for a new head. UKGC […]

NA Snowstorms Have a Significant Effect on Gambling Revenue, Analysts Say

NA Snowstorms Have a Significant Effect on Gambling Revenue, Analysts Say

According to recent analyses by Jefferies Equity Research and J.P. Morgan, the harsh weather that much of North America has recently experienced has had a measurable effect on the revenue and visitation numbers of traditional land-based casinos. Jefferies Equity Research’s Analysts Project Lower Revenues Jefferies Equity Research analyst David Katz attributed recent performance to adverse […]

AGEM Index Dips Slightly in January

AGEM Index Dips Slightly in January

The AGEM Index declined in January, with mixed results for the world’s 10 leading gaming suppliers. Most companies experienced a downturn in stock performance due to issues ranging from legal disputes to cautious investors. Six of 10 companies saw price drops. Aristocrat Leisure Limited led with a 7.9% decrease and a loss of over 53 […]

Kalshi and Polymarket Launch Free Grocery Marketing Stunt in New York

Kalshi and Polymarket Launch Free Grocery Marketing Stunt in New York

Kalshi and Polymarket have found a novel way to promote their platforms in New York City by turning prediction markets into pop-up grocery stores. The two companies leveraged growing food prices and affordability debates to stage their eye-catching promotions. While the free groceries on offer seemed to carry no strings for visitors, the promotions have […]

Genius Sports Acquires Legend, Publishes Preliminary 2025 Results

Genius Sports Acquires Legend, Publishes Preliminary 2025 Results

Genius Sports, the official data, technology and broadcast partner that powers the global sports, betting and media ecosystem, announced that it has penned a definitive agreement to acquire Legend, a global, digital sports and gaming media network built to monetize attention. In addition to that, the company published its preliminary results for the year. Genius […]

Toronto Rocked as Nine Cops Linked to Gambling Crime Ring Arrested, Charged 

Toronto Rocked as Nine Cops Linked to Gambling Crime Ring Arrested, Charged 

Officers ousted Nine Toronto Police Services (TPS) officers have been arrested and charged as part of a gambling, organized crime, and corruption investigation.  According to the Toronto Sun on Wednesday, the multiple arrests followed the January 14 arrest of ex-TPS officer John Madeley, 55, a 28-year veteran of the force who retired last April. pressured […]