Who is James Bord? Poker Champion Leading Bid for Sheffield Wednesday

Posted on: December 29, 2025, 09:11h.  Last updated on: December 29, 2025, 09:11h. Bord emerges as preferred bidder to buy crisis-hit Sheffield Wednesday. Club in administration, hit by points deductions, facing relegation. Bord’s links to Bloom and Benham’s data-led gambling-to-soccer model. Former World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) champion James Bord is the preferred bidder […]

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Alabama Lieutenant Governor Candidate Supports Lottery

Posted on: December 29, 2025, 09:03h.  Last updated on: December 29, 2025, 09:03h. A Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor in Alabama is embracing gaming Alabama Rep. Phillip Ensler thinks it’s time to authorize a state-run lottery A candidate seeking to become the first Democrat to hold the office of lieutenant governor in Alabama in 16 […]

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Star Sees Senior Executive Exits as New CEO Takes Over

Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has announced further upheaval within its senior leadership, with the company confirming the departure of two top executives as it continues to restructure following heavy financial losses and regulatory pressure. The changes arrive shortly after the casino operator finalized the appointment of Bruce Mathieson Jnr as its new chief executive officer. […]

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Macau Authorises Melco to Retain Three Mocha Slot Clubs

Macau authorities have approved a proposal from Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd that will allow three Mocha Clubs-branded slot parlours to continue operating beyond the end of 2025. The decision enables the venues to remain open under a management company structure, following a regulatory review tied to changes introduced with the city’s updated gaming framework. […]

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