Monthly Archives: August 2025

Meet the first batch of VCs set to judge Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Startup Battlefield 200 is the crown jewel of TechCrunch Disrupt. From thousands of applicants, only the top 20 will take the Stage at Disrupt 2025 (October 27–29, San Francisco) to pitch their vision to panels of top-tier VCs in front … Continue reading

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WSOP Paradise 2025 reveals new tournament schedule ahead of December event

A greater insight into the upcoming World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise 2025 event has been unveiled this week (August 14), along with the schedule. The tournament will kick off on December 4 and will run until December 18, with … Continue reading

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BandBet is latest to partner with IBJR to strengthen market in Brazil

The online sports betting brand BandBet has joined The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR), expanding the group of companies that are working collaboratively for the development of the regulated betting market. Now, there are 16 operators working within the … Continue reading

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Light & Wonder enters Nebraska skills game market through new collaboration

Light & Wonder will now be entering into the Nebraska skills game market through a ‘strategic’ collaboration with Betson Enterprises. The midwestern state has a prominent skill games market, with these being state-approved, skill-based gameplay where the decisions of a … Continue reading

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UK Gambling Commission study reveals PGSI survey discrepancies impact accuracy

The UK Gambling Commission has released new information that looks into the variation of Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) rate results. This study was undertaken by Professor Patrick Sturgis of Quantitative Social Science at the Department of Methodology, The London … Continue reading

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MGCB orders 15 illegal gambling sites to halt Michigan operations immediately

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist letters to 15 illegal gambling operations who have been found to be targeting local residents without state authorization. Under Michigan law, internet gaming and sports betting can only be offered by … Continue reading

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Most Likely Doesn’t Pay Taxes

Elon Musk’s rocket company relies on federal contracts, but years of losses have most likely let it avoid paying federal income taxes, according to internal company documents.

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GPT-5 Backlash + Perplexity C.E.O. Aravind Srinivas on the Browser Wars + Hot Mess Express

“I think this was a growing up moment for OpenAI and the industry.”

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UK’s Turing AI Institute bosses respond to staff anger in letter

It comes after staff warned the charity – which receives £100m from the government – is at risk of collapse.

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China isn’t welcoming Nvidia back with open arms after Trump clears way for H20 exports

Despite the U.S. softening on chip export controls — which Beijing has long opposed — Nvidia is being welcomed back under increased distrust and scrutiny. 

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