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Accel Entertainment Ups the Ante at Fairmount Park Casino & Racing With Launch of Live Table Games
CHICAGO & COLLINSVILLE, Ill., April 28, 2026--Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL), a leading locals-focused gaming operator partnering with small businesses, local communities, and state governments to provide entertaining, convenient, and safe gaming experiences nationwide, announced today that Fairmount Park Casino & Racing ("Fairmount") reached a major milestone in its "racino" evolution with the debut of live table games on the casino floor.
Visual Voice and JAEBC Launch Strategic Partnership to Bridge Japan-Africa Entertainment Sectors
/PRNewswire/ -- Visual Voice Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Tetsuya Bessho), the operator of Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA)—one of...
Texas’ Gulf Coast has a health problem: benzene emissions are among the highest in the nation
At the worst-performing refineries, report finds operators are not tackling recurring and harmful leaks, leading to public health risk.
Australia's Star Entertainment narrows third-quarter losses
Australian embattled casino operator Star Entertainment narrowed its third-quarter loss on Tuesday, reflecting the impact of cost savings and higher operator fee revenue.
Australia's Star Entertainment Narrows Third-Quarter Losses
April 28 (Reuters) - Australian embattled casino operator Star Entertainment narrowed its third-quarter loss on Tuesday, reflecting the impact of cost savings and higher operator fee revenue. The company reported a loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for the ...
Nevada regulators approve Golden Entertainment going private
The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday signed off on Golden Entertainment taking the company private. The Las Vegas-based casino operator whose flagship property is The Strat on the Strip, has de...
Why Are PENN Entertainment (PENN) Shares Soaring Today
Shares of casino, sports betting and entertainment operator PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) jumped 15% in the afternoon session after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results, with both revenue and earnings per share surpassing analyst estimates.
Berks County's PENN Entertainment beats revenue, earnings estimates
PENN Entertainment, the Berks County based operator of casinos, sports betting and entertainment, reported first quarter 2026 results on Thursday.
Why Are PENN Entertainment (PENN) Shares Soaring Today
What Happened? Shares of casino, sports betting and entertainment operator PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) jumped 15% in the afternoon session after the com...
Arete Health Launches Affordable Healthcare Plan for Dallas Food Industry Workers
The new partnership with Dallas-Dallas County Food Collaborative targets food entrepreneurs and small operators with a low-cost alternative to traditional insurance.
Exclusive | DOJ Met With TV Station Executives as Part of Sports TV Probe
Justice Department officials met with broadcast-television station operators earlier this week as part of its antitrust investigation into the sports-media marketplace, according to people familiar with the matter.
PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) Exceeds Q1 CY2026 Expectations
Casino, sports betting and entertainment operator PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) reported Q1 CY2026 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, wi...
PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) Exceeds Q1 CY2026 Expectations
Casino, sports betting and entertainment operator PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) reported Q1 CY2026 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 6.4% year on year to $1.78 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.11 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
A grant kept this Indy venue alive. Now the federal government wants it back.
Black Circle received a piece of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant during the pandemic. Now, the Small Business Administration wants it back.
Inspired Entertainment Secures Alberta iGaming Supplier Registration, Expands North American Presence
NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems and solutions, today announced that it has been approved by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) and has obtained registration as an iGaming Goods or Services Supplier – Critical Gaming Systems (IGCS). This approval positions Inspired to support operators in Alberta’s soon to launch regulated iGaming market,
What To Expect From PENN Entertainment’s (PENN) Q1 Earnings
Casino, sports betting and entertainment operator PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) will be announcing earnings results this Thursday before market open. Here...
Vodafone offers small businesses cybersecurity, AI capability with Google tie-up
European mobile and broadband operator Vodafone said it would offer its small business customers advanced cybersecurity and agentic AI through its $1 billion strategic tie-up with Google Cloud agreed in October 2024.
Paramount Business Jets sells first $1 million jet card
The Black level jet card tier provides members of Paramount Business Jets a fixed 10% management fee over direct operator pricing
Inside Gaming: Strip casino operator unveils more summer deals
Plus, J.P. Morgan analyst Daniel Politzer outlines how a potential sale of Caesars Entertainment could realistically take shape.
Playgon plans AI casino dealers that run 24/7, launch eyed in Q3 2026
Playgon will invest $1M in milestone tranches and keep 100% of AI Dealer IP, while a five-year exclusive pact sets up Q3 2026 operator rollouts.
Ecommerce Views Launches as the Go-To Resource for Practical, Research-Backed Ecommerce Intelligence
The new digital publication fills the gap between surface-level news and real-world understanding for merchants, operators, and builders of e-co...
Nebraska Sandhill ranching wrecked by Morrill Fire
The Nebraska Sandhills are made for cattle grazing, and that is, in large part, what keeps the area thriving and supports the small communities throughout western Nebraska. In Arthur County, most operations are cow-calf producers with a few operators who run yearlings on grass during the summer. On a good year, the grass is dense […]
How cutting one costly habit could save small businesses thousands on fuel: expert
High gas prices are squeezing small businesses, but Ford Pro says cutting unnecessary vehicle idling could save fleet operators thousands each year.
The Sphere in Las Vegas is only the first. Where are they opening next?
(NEXSTAR) – The Las Vegas Sphere is just the first of many round, bulbous entertainment venues that the venue’s operators are hoping to open. The first Sphere, located near the Venetian Resort off the...
The Sphere in Las Vegas is only the first. Where are they opening next?
The Sphere in Vegas is just the first of many round, bulbous entertainment venues that the venue’s operators are hoping to open.
'We've lost our way': Clifton's operator gives up on downtown Los Angeles
The proprietor of Los Angeles' legendary Clifton's has given up on reopening the shuttered venue.
The Missing Middle: How RISE Commercial District Is Addressing the Business Space Gap Small Operators Have Faced for Decades
For decades, that moment had few practical solutions. RISE Commercial District has worked to address it.
News | Vertiq merges investment platform with operator Cycas to align business
New entity will focus more on transactions
Ohio readies $5M fine against Kalshi for unlicensed sports betting: Capitol Letter
The prediction market operator is waging a multistate battle over whether its sports offerings should be treated as state-regulated gambling or federally regulated financial swaps.
Amid ‘constant' data center noise, Sterling residents also worry about health impact
Residents of a Sterling neighborhood already are upset about constant data center noise — and now they have a new concern. A study done for an environmental group shows emissions from the center could have severe health consequences. Operators of the data center say they are fully compliant with state and local rules. Whether it’s daytime or the dead of…
Playtech opens worldwide sportsbook network to Inspired virtual games
Cloud-hosted integration gives Playtech operators access to Inspired’s licensed and U.S. sports content, widening distribution across regulated markets.
City of Eufaula looking for input from local business owners
The City of Eufaula is seeking input from local business owners and operators.
BETMGM Q1 2026 BUSINESS UPDATE
BetMGM LLC ("BetMGM"), a leading sports betting and iGaming operator across North America, jointly owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts") and Entain plc (LSE: ENT)...
Assessing Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Valuation After Rebrand And Recent Share Price Momentum
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) has drawn investor attention after its recent rebranding from Cedar Fair, L.P. The newly named operator of amusement and water parks now reflects a unified identity across its North American properties. See our latest analysis for Six Flags Entertainment. The share price has climbed to US$19.94, with a 7 day share price return of 11.52% and a 30 day share price return of 24.70%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 38.07% and 5 year total shareholder...
Coachella 2026: The story of the festival's Ferris wheel, La Grande XL
You've seen Coachella's Ferris wheel throughout your social media feeds. We talked to the operators about what it takes to put together La Grande XL.
Altoona business owner accused of fraud
The owner and operator of Tipton Construction in Altoona was taken into custody Wednesday for allegedly committing a string of home improvement frauds. John Bailey Tipton II, 44, was arraigned Thursday by Magisterial District Judge Benjamin F. Jones on seven felony counts of making a false statement to induce agreement for home improvement services, five […]
Q4 Rundown: Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) Vs Other Consumer Discretionary
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) and the best and worst performers in the consumer discretionary - casino operator industry.
Rising costs for food, labor, credit card swipe fees threaten Texas restaurants
Half of all Texas restaurant operators failed to earn a profit last year, according to data tracked by the National Restaurant Association.
Strait of Hormuz traffic still stalled despite US-Iran ceasefire
Movements are dominated by smaller, risk-tolerant operators, while mainstream oil majors and large global shipping firms remain absent.
Nevada regulators approve Golden Entertainment going private
The CEO of Golden Entertainment told Nevada regulators that a lagging stock price and investors not properly valuing the casino operator caused them to take the company private. The Nevada Gamin...
Judges voids Atlantic Beach 'sexually oriented business' ordinance
The town's "Sexually Oriented Business" ordinance has been ruled void after they were sued by the operator of a nightclub.
Accel Entertainment, Inc. to Report First Quarter 2026 Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 5
CHICAGO, April 07, 2026--Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) ("Accel" or "the Company"), a leading locals-focused gaming operator partnering with small businesses, local communities, and state governments to provide entertaining, convenient, and safe gaming experiences nationwide, announced today it will release its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, after market close on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The Company will host a conference call and webcast that da
Manuel's El Burrito in Clearfield marks 50 years in business; operators hope for 50 more
Manuel's El Burrito in Clearfield held a small celebration on Tuesday to mark 50 years in business, making it among Utah's longest-lasting Mexican restaurants.
Inwit Vows to Defend Business After Biggest Customers Defect
Inwit SpA said it told its lawyers to “pursue all appropriate actions” to protect its interests, after the phone-tower operator’s two biggest customers made plans to break away and build their own network.
Golden Entertainment shareholders approve taking casino operator private
Golden Entertainment announced that at its special meeting Tuesday shareholders approved the adoption of its previously announced master transaction agreement with casino operator CEO and Board Cha...
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) Posts Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $1.54 EPS
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY - Get Free Report) issued its earnings results on Tuesday. The restaurant operator reported ($1.15) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.39 by ($1.54). Dave & Buster's Entertainment had a return on equity of 19.13% and a net margin of 0.01%.The firm's quarterly revenue was down .9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.69 earnings per share.
Golf Entertainment Group Inc. Announces Full Year Financial Results
Golf Entertainment Group Inc. (OTCQX: GLFE) (the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and
Golf Entertainment Group Inc. Announces Full Year Financial Results
Golf Entertainment Group Inc. (OTCQX: GLFE) (the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses, today announc...
Golf Entertainment Group Inc. Announces Full Year Financial Results
STAMFORD, Conn., March 31, 2026--Golf Entertainment Group Inc. (OTCQX: GLFE) (the "Company"), a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses, today announced that it has released its financial results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025. Investors can find current financial disclosures and quotes for the Company on the OTC Markets website at www.otcmarkets.com.
Food truck owner says diesel prices are negatively impacting her business
Quinn Barr is the owner and operator of Quinn’s Coffee Bar, a traveling café that serves areas across Dauphin and Lancaster counties. Like other food trucks, she relies on both gasoline and diesel to...
Buy this cruise line operator that's trading at a discount, says HSBC
The bank upgraded the cruise operator to buy from hold.
BBB outlines steps for choosing a cleaning service: compare firms, interview, verify
Homeowners and business operators looking to hire cleaning services should take several steps to ensure they choose a reputable and reliable provider.
Consumer Discretionary - Casino Operator Stocks Q4 Recap: Benchmarking Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ:GDEN)
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ:GDEN) and the best and worst performers in the consumer discretionary - casino operator industry.
Q4 Consumer Discretionary - Casino Operator Earnings: PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) Earns Top Marks
As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer discretionary - casino operator industry, including ...
Q4 Consumer Discretionary - Casino Operator Earnings: PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) Earns Top Marks
As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer discretionary - casino operator industry, including PENN Entertainment NASDAQ:PENN and its peers. The Consumer Discretionary sector, by definition, is made up of companies selling non-essential…
Energy executive Alan Armstrong picked to fill Mullin's Senate seat through end of year
The choice by Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who had pledged to pick a “conservative voice” to fill Mullin's seat, elevates to the Senate the chairman and former CEO of Williams Companies, a major pipeline operator based in Tulsa.
Uncommon Ground seeks new operator as longtime Wrigleyville restaurateurs plan to retire
The longtime restaurateurs behind Uncommon Ground at 3800 N. Clark St. in Wrigleyville are seeking a new operator for the restaurant, brewery and music venue.
Spiking diesel prices force WA businesses to make tough choices
Drivers, trucking firms and other shipping companies worry the rise in diesel prices will reignite inflation and force many operators out of business
Australia's Star Entertainment appoints new group CFO
Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment said on Friday it has appointed H.C. Charles (Charlie) Diao as its group chief financial officer.
Port of Charleston's box-ship business hits a nearly 6-year low
The operator of the Port of Charleston says it isn't insulated from the "chaos" and "uncertainty" that's been roiling the shipping industry. Controlling costs will be key, the agency's CEO says.
PR firm solo operators use AI to support their strategic services
Boutique PR agency solopreneurs use AI to streamline tasks, allowing focus on client strategy and creative work.
Bondholders Approve Saks Global’s Five-Year Business Plan
Saks Global Enterprises LLC said a key group of bondholders approved its five-year business plan, showing the operator of luxury department stores is progressing toward exiting bankruptcy.
Robot dogs are protecting data centers. Operators are seeing payoffs.
Boston Dynamics and Ghost Robotics are selling robot dogs to data center operators, providing perimeter security and inspection capabilities.
Behind Mamdani’s Smile, a Politician Who Can Be a Ruthless Operator
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, while charming in public, has thrown sharp elbows in private as he pushes his political brand and agenda among fellow Democrats.
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
Major Las Vegas casino operator might sell for $7 billion, report says
A Texas billionaire has emerged as the leading candidate to buy one of the Strip’s largest casino companies, according to a new report.
Q4 Rundown: Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Vs Other Consumer Discretionary - Casino Operator Stocks
As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer discretionary - casino operat...
Universal Health strikes $835 million Talkspace deal in mental health push
Hospital operator Universal Health Services said on Monday it would acquire virtual healthcare provider Talkspace in a deal valued at $835 million, amid rising demand for behavioral health services.
Millions of jobs vulnerable as ‘silver tsunami’ looms over US small businesses, experts warn
Nearly half of U.S. small-business owners are 55 or older, and with many lacking succession plans, jobs and local economies could face disruptions in the coming decade, experts warn.
IREN’s $6 Billion Stock Offering: Is This AMC Entertainment 2.0 for the AI Era?
Bitcoin miner-turned-AI cloud operator IREN (NASDAQ:IREN) shocked investors this week with a stunning announcement: it expanded its at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program to a whopping $6 billion — roughly half its current market capitalization. The news sent shares tumbling 8.5% in a single session as dilution fears gripped the market. While the dilution won’t hit ... IREN’s $6 Billion Stock Offering: Is This AMC Entertainment 2.0 for the AI Era?
VTA taking local trucking business to court after eminent domain dispute
VTA and a local truck dealership are headed to trial over VTA's use of eminent domain and a question of fair compensation. The agency has been acquiring land for its six-mile BART extension project, slated to open in 2036.
Is Amazon Automation a Profitable Passive Income Model — or Just an Overhyped Trend?
Let's break down the realities, risks and what investors should look for in a trustworthy, experienced operator.
ComfortDelGro’s Diversified Business Can Withstand Middle East Conflict, CEO Says
The conflict in the Middle East may affect transport operators through fuel costs and consumer demand, but it will likely be short-lived, the chief executive of ComfortDelGro said.
Why Accel Entertainment Stock Accelerated Higher Today
The distributed gaming operator reported a solid fourth quarter.
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) To Report Earnings Tomorrow: Here Is What To Expect
Slot machine and terminal operator Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) will be reporting results this Tuesday after market hours. Here’s what you need to know.
Global webinar on core public health capacities to conduct ship inspections and issue ship sanitation certificates
Ships cross borders every day, connecting countries and serving as a backbone of the global economy. However, outbreaks onboard can disrupt maritime traffic, leading to significant economic and operational negative consequences. Without strong public health capacities to detect, prevent, and respond to public health risks on board ships, maritime travel can also become a pathway for the spread of infectious diseases. To support countries in strengthening these capacities, the World Health Organization (WHO) convened a two-day webinar on 11–12 February, bringing together more than 700 ship inspectors, port health officers, and public health authorities, primarily from the African, Eastern Mediterranean, and European Regions. The webinar came at a pivotal time. With the amended International Health Regulations entering into force on 19 September 2025, the need to focus on public health preparedness has never been greater. Strengthening public health capacities at borders, including onboard conveyances, is a cornerstone of global health security and central to the amended IHR.“The high level of attendance and active participation throughout the two days of the webinar highlighted the growing demand for technical guidance and capacity-building support in ship inspection and issuance of ship sanitation certificates”, said Dr Ninglan Wang, Head of the Borders, Mass Gatherings and Health Protection Measures (BMM) Unit at the Health Emergency Preparedness Department at WHO headquarters. “The dynamic interactions among experts and countries underscored the value of continued cross-border collaboration in the maritime sector and knowledge exchange in this area”. Conducting regular public health inspections on board ships for the issuance of ship sanitation certificates (SSCs) in accordance with the IHR requirements is crucial for ensuring that ships meet specific health standards, thereby minimizing the risk of the international spread of diseases via maritime traffic. These certificates, mandated by the IHR, require ports to have trained personnel who can identify and control public health risks on board vessels and apply recommended control measures. This standardized global procedure not only ensures compliance with the IHR but also promotes consistency in health practices across ports worldwide. SSCs are the globally-recognized tool used to prevent and control known public health risks on ships, providing a common way to register and communicate public health events and measures taken on board between all stakeholders involved in this process, including public health authorities in ports and ship operators. Only SSCs issued by ports authorized by national authorities to issue such certificates are considered valid. As per the IHR, all States Parties are required to send to WHO their list of authorized ports (available here) and to keep it updated. However, many Member States continue to face practical challenges, such as limited resources, high staff turnover, and competing priorities. These realities underscore the value of platforms such as this webinar, which foster collective learning, peer-to-peer exchange, and practical solutions to help countries build and sustain the capacities required under the IHR.Over the two days, participants engaged in presentations and discussions covering a wide range of technical and operational topics, such as the overarching international legal framework governing ship sanitation; considerations for pre-inspection planning; risk assessment factors by type of vessel; the completion and issuance of SSCs and evidence report forms; or practical insights on the inspection of various technical areas, such as food safety, medical facilities, water systems, or vector control, among others. In addition, public health authorities from the Netherlands, Morocco, and Tanzania shared case studies to showcase their practical application of these IHR requirements in their respective countries. Given its success, WHO plans to replicate similar sessions in the future to reach additional time zones and regions and cover other pressing border health-related topics, ensuring that Member States can continue benefiting from these opportunities to share knowledge and expertise.
PENN Entertainment Resets Board As ESPN Exit Refocuses Digital Strategy
PENN Entertainment (NasdaqGS:PENN) has ended a proxy battle with activist investor HG Vora through a cooperation agreement. As part of the deal, three new independent directors are joining the board and the board is being expanded. The governance changes follow PENN's exit from its ESPN Bet partnership and ongoing corporate restructuring efforts. PENN Entertainment, a major US regional casino and online gaming operator, is reworking its boardroom as it reorients around its core land based...
Major Las Vegas casino operator considering takeover bid, report says
One of the Strip’s largest casino operators might be attracting attention from potential buyers, a new report suggests.
VENU President of Growth and Strategy Terri Liebler Featured on Billboard Finance 50 Panel Discussing the Future of Live Entertainment
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., February 27, 2026--Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE American: VENU), owner, operator, and developer of premium entertainment and hospitality destinations, today highlighted its participation in Billboard’s Finance 50 | Music & Money Dinner, held on January 27, 2026, in Los Angeles during the biggest week in music.
Samsung Brings Satellite Communication Support to Galaxy Smartphones Across the Globe
Collaboration with leading telecom operators across North America, Europe and Japan supports satellite-based communication on select Galaxy smartphones, including the Galaxy S26 series
100 Burlingame businesses file lawsuit against gas station, operator over gas leak
First a gas leak, now a lawsuit. Burlingame businesses that went through an ordeal of road closures and power outages in January are now suing the companies they say are responsible.
Encompass Health recognized for corporate excellence on Fortune and Forbes 2026 lists
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC), the nation's largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, today announced it has been named to the Fortune 2026 World's Most Admired Companies list and the Forbes 2026 America's Best Companies list. These distinctions underscore the Company's continued excellence in patient care, corporate culture and long-term performance.
Mandelson’s downfall is one of fastest ever seen in British public life
Epstein links have taken political operator from a vaunted position in British diplomacy to arrest in under six months
Double-phase metasurface operators for all-optical image processing
Light: Science & Applications - We propose metasurface operators leveraging double-phase encoding and polarization multiplexing enable compact, all-optical analog computing for high-resolution...
WNC small business operators react after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court said President Donald Trump's global tariffs are illegal on Friday, Feb. 20.
Kansas Senate maneuvers to limit business operators' liability in negligence lawsuits
Kansas Senate passes bill restricting property owners' negligence liability if a person claiming injury was harmed while intending to commit a crime.
Community Health Systems Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) executives said the hospital operator’s fourth-quarter results came in line with updated expectations, citing sequential margin expansion, a modest improvement in payer mix, and continued cost controls. On the company’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings c
Flutter Entertainment to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Host a Conference Call on February 26, 2026
DUBLIN and TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flutter Entertainment (“Flutter”) (NYSE:FLUT, LSE:FLTR), the leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results after market close on February 26, 2026 at 4:05 p.m. EST (9:05 p.m. GMT). All related materials will be available through the “Investors” section of the Flutter website at www.flutter.com. Flutter management will host a conference call on F
Golf Entertainment Group Inc. Announces Upgrade to OTCQX Best Market
Golf Entertainment Group Inc. (OTC: GLFE) (the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses, today announced...
Elemental Royalty Closes the Sale of Its Nordic Business Unit to Goldsky Resources
Denver, Colorado--(Newsfile Corp. - February 19, 2026) - Elemental Royalty Corporation (TSXV: ELE) (NASDAQ: ELE) ("Elemental" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the closing of the previously announced sale of its Nordic operational platform to Goldsky Resources Corp. (TSXV: GSKR) ("Goldsky") (see the EMX Royalty News Release dated June 2, 2025). Goldsky, formerly known as First Nordic Metals Corp., is a longstanding partner and operator on multiple Elemental royalty properties in Sweden...
CVC Is Working With Goldman Sachs on €1 Billion Marina Business Sale
CVC Capital Partners PLC is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to explore a sale of Mediterranean marina operator D-Marin, people familiar with the matter said.
Daniel Miller
Daniel Miller is a reporter at POLITICO covering the intersection of entertainment, media, sports, technology and politics.Part of POLITICO’s California team since 2026, he examines how Hollywood and Southern California function as engines of political power. Daniel also covers the rainmakers, dealmakers and cultural figures who shape policy debates, elections and public life far beyond the state’s borders.Daniel previously spent 13 years at the Los Angeles Times, most recently as an enterprise reporter in the newspaper’s Metro department, where he worked on investigations and features. He wrote about allegations of sexual misconduct at L.A.’s Magic Castle, chronicled the cratering ventures of a celebrity vegan chef and detailed themystery of a missing million-dollar pocket watch once owned by J.P. Morgan. In 2019, he wrote, reported and hosted "Larger Than Life," an award-winning podcast about the life of an enigmatic L.A. street racer.He previously covered the business of entertainment for The Times, examining the fraught political ties between the Walt Disney Co. and the city of Anaheim, probing the world of second-tier talent agents operating on Hollywood’s fringes and uncovering allegations involving several #MeToo figures.Daniel was named Journalist of the Year at the 2015 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards and, a year later, received the L.A. Press Club’s Entertainment Journalist of the Year award. He was also a finalist for the 2016 Loeb Awards for "Selling Stardom," a series on unscrupulous Hollywood operators. His narrative reporting has been honored by organizations including the Society for Features Journalism, the National Association of Black Journalists and the Motor Press Guild.Daniel began his career reporting in Southern California, writing for the Ventura County Star, the Los Angeles Business Journal and the Hollywood Reporter. He attended Beverly Hills High School and UCLA. He lives in Los Angeles.
Main Street's FanDuel Sports Network RSNs set for April shutdown
RSN operator Main Street has issued notices to employees warning of company’s expected demise at end of NBA and NHL regular seasons.
Trump administration backs Kalshi and Polymarket as states move to ban prediction markets
The Trump administration is throwing its support behind the prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket in a critical legal battle between the growing prediction market industry and states that wish to ban these platforms.
Solid Snake Joins Rainbow Six Siege in Operation Silent Hunt
New Metal Gear Solid crossover season launches March 3; Operator gadget and loadout details inside.
A Climate Supercomputer Is Getting New Bosses. It’s Not Clear Who.
The National Science Foundation said management of the machine, used by researchers for forecasts, disaster warnings and pure science, would be transferred to a “third-party operator.”
Dubai’s DP World replaces chairman amid scrutiny over Epstein ties
The head of one of the world’s largest port operators has been replaced following revelations of ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
WA considers requiring AI companies to add mental health safeguards
Chatbot operators would have to create protocols for detecting self-harm and suicidal ideation and provide referral information for crisis services.
Eddie Bauer Files for Bankruptcy
The sportswear company’s operator cited a shift in consumer preferences, rising inflation and elevated tariffs. It is the third bankruptcy since Eddie Bauer’s founding in the 1920s.
Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy
Eddie Bauer LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday and hopes to sell about 200 of its namesake outdoor sportswear stores in the United States and Canada, blaming declining sales and supply chain challenges.