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Hong Kong police freezes $353M in assets from Chinese businessmen Chen Zhi

Hong Kong police freezes $353M in assets from Chinese businessmen Chen Zhi Rachael Davies   Suswati Basu     More assets belonging to Chinese-Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi have reportedly been seized in the wake of an investigation into gambling fraud, money laundering and ‘pig butchering’ scams. According to the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong … Continue reading Hong Kong police freezes $353M in assets from Chinese businessmen Chen Zhi

Omnicom’s mega-merger doubles down on media — at creativity’s expense

The IPG merger strengthens Omnicom’s media engine, but fast-growing brands show why attention — not inventory — drives momentum. Reid Holmes on January 5, 2026   The advertising world has reached a moment of reckoning. As of late November 2025, Omnicom Group has officially closed its acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG), with revenues exceeding $ 25 billion.  … Continue reading Omnicom’s mega-merger doubles down on media — at creativity’s expense

Sri Lanka increases casino entrance and gross collection levies for 2026

Sri Lanka increases casino entrance and gross collection levies for 2026 Rachael Davies   Suswati Basu     Sri Lanka has increased its casino entrance and gross collection levies for 2026, issuing a formal notice to operators and businesses. A formal notice from the Inland Revenue Department to casino operators and betting and gaming businesses … Continue reading Sri Lanka increases casino entrance and gross collection levies for 2026

Is loot box regulation keeping pace with legal and societal risks?

Is loot box regulation keeping pace with legal and societal risks? Suswati Basu     It’s a question increasingly asked by regulators, researchers, and the guardians of vulnerable players, and one that’s becoming harder for the games industry to ignore. To understand why loot boxes are testing their legally set limits and, at times, crossing … Continue reading Is loot box regulation keeping pace with legal and societal risks?

California introduces a one-stop shop to delete your online data footprint

  California introduces a one-stop shop to delete your online data footprint The Delete Request and Opt-out Platform is available for Golden State residents as of New Year’s. Jackson Chen Sat, January 3, 2026 CalPrivacy Californians can now put a stop to their personal data being sold around on an online trading floor, thanks to … Continue reading California introduces a one-stop shop to delete your online data footprint

Stop burning money in 2026: How to find and cancel your unneeded subscriptions easily

January 03, 2026 Stop burning money in 2026: How to find and cancel your unneeded subscriptions easily span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>The new year often brings sticker shock. A glance at our bank statements and credit card bills shows just how much we spent during the holidays, serving as a painful reminder that with the festivities behind us, we should … Continue reading Stop burning money in 2026: How to find and cancel your unneeded subscriptions easily

AI models can develop ‘humanlike’ gambling addiction when given more freedom

AI models can develop ‘humanlike’ gambling addiction when given more freedom Sophie Atkinson   Suswati Basu     A new study looking at AI large language models (LLM) and gambling suggests that the models show the same unhealthy patterns people do, like loss chasing and the illusion of control. The research has been carried out … Continue reading AI models can develop ‘humanlike’ gambling addiction when given more freedom