Shares in Rank Group declined sharply after the company disclosed that its Spanish operations were affected by a multimillion-euro payment fraud, prompting both police involvement and an internal investigation. The incident involves the group’s Enracha and Yo brands in Spain and has been described by the company as exceptional in nature. Impact on Finances and […]
Russia’s parliament has approved legislation establishing a nationwide self-exclusion mechanism that will allow citizens to voluntarily ban themselves from gambling activities. The law passed its second and third readings in the State Duma and is scheduled to take effect on 1 September 2026, pending final approval by the upper house and the president. Restrictions Placed on […]
Ryan O’HanlonDec 23, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution.” So, there’s this small, unassuming club. They play in a global soccer hotbed — a country with so much talent that every four years, someone tries […]
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has taken on a new role in the ongoing debate over sports prediction markets, aligning himself with the American Gaming Association as it intensifies opposition to platforms offering sports-related contracts. Christie’s involvement marks a significant development for the trade group, which has warned that these markets operate outside the regulatory structures […]
FanDuel has introduced a new prediction market platform through a partnership with CME Group, marking its latest expansion beyond traditional sports wagering and casino products. The new standalone application, called FanDuel Predicts, has launched in five states—Alabama, Alaska, North Dakota, South Carolina, and South Dakota—with additional states scheduled to follow in a phased rollout through […]
Massachusetts regulators have ordered DraftKings to pay out $934,137 in winnings after rejecting the company’s attempt to void a series of MLB parlay bets tied to an internal configuration mistake. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted unanimously, 5-0, concluding that the wagers were valid as accepted and that responsibility for the error rested with the […]
