PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

eCommerce sales tax laws are having unintended consequences in the tobacco industry. These laws were meant to make online sellers face sales tax requirements similar to those for retailers with on-the-ground locations, putting both types of businesses on equal footing. in 2017 had a 52.75

Retail 109

Retail Taxes Virginia South Dakota 109

CB Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Zynga, creator of Facebook games Farmville, Mafia Wars, and about a dozen different types of online slot machine games, paid $210M in 2012 for OMGPOP, creators of DrawSomething!, That skyrocketing popularity is likely what made Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp think it was worth spending $580M to acquire the social network. Zynga and OMGPOP.

Google 76

Google Software Innovation Company 76

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Goes to Greg Smith, retiring CEO of Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union. This award goes to Capital One for making bold moves on exiting the mortgage and online brokerage businesses and refocusing efforts on its core card and banking businesses. Write articles about helping people with taxes or something.”

Fintech 105

Fintech Conference Innovation Community 105