Monthly Archives: December 2025

Pope Leo XIV warns against spread of gambling, saying it ruins many families

Pope Leo XIV has called attention to the ‘scourge of gambling,’ as he says it ‘ruins many families.’ The head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City became pope in May of 2025, with this statement being one … Continue reading

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Florida Gaming Control Commission intensifies illegal gambling enforcement efforts

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) says it is doubling down on illegal gambling, as it seizes 6,725 illegal slot machines. The enforcement is a collective effort from 2025, with a total of $14,474,336 having been seized in actions against … Continue reading

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Entain figures show the Grand National was the biggest betting event of the year once again

The sports betting company Entain has given an insight into the world’s most popular betting events, with the Grand National once again taking the crown. The company owns brands that operate around the world, including Ladbrokes (UK and Australia), Coral … Continue reading

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Nevada urges Ninth Circuit to reject Kalshi stay, defending gambling authority

Nevada is asking the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to deny Kalshi’s request to pause the case while it appeals, saying the company is unlikely to win and can’t use federal law to sidestep state gambling rules. … Continue reading

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Sports Betting Alliance sues Chicago over new tax and licensing plan

The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) is suing the City of Chicago over a new sports betting tax and licensing plan that was approved as part of the city’s $16.6 billion budget. According to court filings and budget documents, the group … Continue reading

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Google wraps up best year on Wall Street since 2009, beating megacap peers as AI story strengthens

Shares of Alphabet rallied in 2025 as the company responded to skepticism of its position in artificial intelligence with new products that excited investors.

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Elon Musk Is Turning ‘Colossus’ Data Center Into a 2-Gigawatt AI Behemoth

Elon Musk is rapidly scaling xAI’s Colossus data center into a hyperscale AI powerhouse, raising stakes around power, cost, and the AI arms race. The post Elon Musk Is Turning ‘Colossus’ Data Center Into a 2-Gigawatt AI Behemoth appeared first … Continue reading

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Microsoft Makes Teams ‘Secure by Default’ Starting January 2026

Microsoft will enable Teams messaging security by default in January 2026, blocking risky files and malicious links to protect against AI-driven threats. The post Microsoft Makes Teams ‘Secure by Default’ Starting January 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Apache StreamPipes Flaw Lets Anyone Become Admin

A critical Apache StreamPipes vulnerability lets users hijack admin accounts via broken authentication. The post Apache StreamPipes Flaw Lets Anyone Become Admin appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Investors predict AI is coming for labor in 2026 

The exact impact AI will have on the enterprise labor market is unclear but investors predict trends will start to emerge in 2026.

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