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MLS issues lifetime bans to two former players over betting scandal

MLS issues lifetime bans to two former players over betting scandal Suswati Basu     Major League Soccer has permanently banned two former players after investigators concluded they gambled on league matches and passed along insider details to other bettors. The league announced Monday (March 9) that Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah received lifetime suspensions … Continue reading MLS issues lifetime bans to two former players over betting scandal

CFTC issues no-action letters to four prediction markets

CFTC issues no-action letters to four prediction markets Joel Loynds   Suswati Basu     The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued no-action letters to four different prediction markets. In a public announcement, the CFTC said it would give the all clear for “swap data reporting and recordkeeping regulations in response to requests from … Continue reading CFTC issues no-action letters to four prediction markets

New research links popular asthma drug Singulair to serious mental health issues

November 22, 2024 New research links popular asthma drug Singulair to serious mental health issues Generic versions are still prescribed to millions annually. BY Reuters U.S. government researchers have found that a widely prescribed asthma drug originally sold by Merck & Co may be linked to serious mental health problems for some patients, according to a … Continue reading New research links popular asthma drug Singulair to serious mental health issues

6 key issues when deciding to consolidate or upgrade your martech stack

From cost management to data integration and future-proofing: What to examine when deciding to replace or upgrade. Eric Holmen on July 11, 2024     CFOs are scrutinizing the financial landscape for tech companies more closely, putting significant pressure on marketing departments. The prevailing directive is clear: “Enhance performance with existing tools or reduce expenses … Continue reading 6 key issues when deciding to consolidate or upgrade your martech stack

The former CEOs of Merck and American Express on why executives have gone quiet on social issues

May 22, 2024 The former CEOs of Merck and American Express on why executives have gone quiet on social issues Ken Chenault and Ken Frazier talk about the campus protests and the downfall of terms like DEI on the latest episode of the ‘Rapid Response’ podcast. BY Robert Safian As protests continue to engulf college campuses … Continue reading The former CEOs of Merck and American Express on why executives have gone quiet on social issues

Dutch regulator KSA issues ruling on loss-based bonuses

Dutch regulator KSA issues ruling on loss-based bonuses Graeme Hanna Freelance Writer   The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has acted to enforce a stricter ruling around loss-based bonuses following a wide-ranging investigation. Specifically, the Dutch gaming regulator has changed the terminology around its guidelines on cashback bonuses to address concerns on the matter and for the purposes … Continue reading Dutch regulator KSA issues ruling on loss-based bonuses

Google issues urgent steps for advertisers running campaigns in the EU

Prompt action is needed to preserve ads personalization and measurement within Google Ads, Google Marketing Platform and GA4. Nicola Agius on January 19, 2024 Advertisers who want to show personalized ads to consumers in the European Economic Area (EEA) must take immediate action to prevent campaign performance issues. Marketers need to send verifiable consent signal(s) … Continue reading Google issues urgent steps for advertisers running campaigns in the EU

GM halts sales of its new Chevy Blazer EV amid reports of major software issues

GM halts sales of its new Chevy Blazer EV amid reports of major software issues Drivers have encountered problems with the infotainment system and during charging. Cheyenne MacDonald     Updated Sun, Dec 24, 2023   GM has issued a stop-sale order for the Chevy Blazer EV just weeks after its release following reports of … Continue reading GM halts sales of its new Chevy Blazer EV amid reports of major software issues