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Cashew Research is going after the $90B market research industry with AI

Cashew Research uses AI to automate the market research process while still collecting real-world data from humans.

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Fal nabs $140M in fresh funding led by Sequoia, tripling valuation to $4.5B

The round, which was Fal’s third fundraise this year, also included a secondary sale for early investors, sources tell us.

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SpaceX reportedly planning 2026 IPO with $1.5T valuation target

The company is looking to raise $30 billion, which would make it the biggest IPO ever, just ahead of Saudi Aramco’s in 2019.

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B Capital founding partner Kabir Narang leaves to launch new investment platform

Kabir Narang is laying the groundwork for a new investment platform slated for 2026.

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Five arrested in Calgary for alleged casino fraud following staff investigation

Over in Calgary, in Canada, two men and three women have been arrested as they are alleged to have been working together to defraud a casino located in the city’s southeast. The news comes from the Calgary Police Service, who … Continue reading

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Punter who sued Betfair after almost $2 million gambling loss loses appeal

Lee Gibson, a multimillionaire “problem gambler,” has lost his appeal in the Court of Appeal, after suing Betfair over losing close-to £1.5 million ($2 million) on gambling. Gibson claimed that the betting platform had a duty to protect him from … Continue reading

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Bally’s secures increase in loan, taking it to $1.1 billion for NYC casino

A deal has been agreed to increase Bally’s Corp term loan to $1.1 billion, with the initial term loan becoming $600 million and the delayed draw term loan now being $500 million. This amendment to the loan, which was entered … Continue reading

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BGC warns budget plans will mean thousands of job losses and illegal gambling set to double

“This budget means thousands of job losses,” the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) warns as they say they’re ready to work with the UK government following the Autumn Budget announcement. The Budget confirmed an increase to gambling tax as it … Continue reading

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Singapore Police apprehend 36 people as part of illegal gambling raids

Police in Singapore have arrested 36 individuals as part of coordinated raids on suspected illegal gambling premises. The group consisted of individuals aged 16 to 69 years old, as police in the region investigated crimes surrounding banking fraud and illegal … Continue reading

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Oracle’s AI-fueled debt load has investors on edge ahead of quarterly earnings

Oracle’s fiscal second-quarter results will be a crucial test for the AI trade and whether demand justifies the company’s buildout plans.

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