A desert spaceport is ready for blast-off
Notebook: The first commercial spaceport is a vast monument to human ambition, writes Leslie Hook
Caesars owners play a rare game of Texas fold ‘em
Apollo and TPG cave in to creditors and surrender 60% stake in casino group
Marriott chief says nationalism poses greater threat than terrorism
‘Parochial’ policies are a bigger economic threat than terrorism
Saga raises dividend as first-half profits rise
Insurer and holiday group says its customers are becoming more adventurous
GVC’s bet on Bwin pays off with record earnings
Shares rise after online gaming group lifts profit guidance after £1.1bn acquisition of Bwin
Caesars’ backers fight demand for personal wealth disclosure
Apollo’s Marc Rowan and TPG’s David Bonderman appeal court ruling
Israel splashes out in campaign to attract tourists
Incentives to airlines and Red Sea airport part of campaign to revive flagging industry
Hotel innovator Barry Sternlicht returns to take on Airbnb
Founder of Starwood and W chain finds unique room for improvement
Pure Gym: sweating the small stuff
Stripped-down model provides insulation against a recession
City’s born-again bullishness on flotations
Bankers and bosses shrug off post-referendum tension
Pure Gym aims to raise £190m in London Stock Exchange float
No-frills fitness chain aims to pay down debts and invest in expansion and innovation
Private equity scoops the Pools in £100m deal
World’s oldest football betting company faces increased competition from online gambling groups
Japan in renewed push to legalise casinos
Abe looks to pass landmark gaming bill ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Manchester Utd heads for top of finance league
TV cash helps club lift revenues 30% despite last season’s disappointing showing on the pitch
Silicon Valley’s adoration of the delinquent entrepreneur
A tale of a driven youth bucking the system, writes Philip Delves Broughton
Chase Carey takes the driver’s seat at Formula One
Rupert Murdoch’s trusted lieutenant will steer John Malone’s newest investment
Champions League rival wins backing of La Liga chief
Key powerbroker gives boost to Chinese-backed plans to create breakaway to world’s top club competition
John Malone’s Liberty Media aims to drive F1 into digital age
US media group will push sport into digital channels and drive sponsorship and broadcast deals
Airbnb unveils anti-discrimination policies
Home-sharing platform introduces new policies after complaints from users
Formula One finds alternative driver to Bernie Ecclestone
Appointment of new chairman clearly alters the balance of power, writes John Gapper
Michael Owen seeks to capitalise on China’s football revolution
Former Liverpool striker sets up Red Sports coaching company
