Rank Group Shares Drop Following €7.1m Spanish Fraud Case

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 […]

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Russia Moves Forward With National Gambling Self-Exclusion

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 […]

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Chris Christie Backs AGA Push Against Prediction Markets

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 […]

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FanDuel Predicts Launches With CME Group in Five American States

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 […]

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Massachusetts Orders DraftKings to Pay $934K Parlay Winnings

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 […]

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Brazil Senate Delays Casino Vote, Approves Gambling Tax Rise

Brazil’s Senate closed its final deliberative session of the year by taking two decisions that point in different directions for the country’s gambling landscape. Lawmakers refused to fast-track a long-debated proposal that would allow land-based casinos and other forms of gambling, while at the same time approving legislation that increases the tax burden on licensed […]

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Chris Christie Joins AGA to Fight Prediction Markets

Posted on: December 23, 2025, 12:18h.  Last updated on: December 22, 2025, 05:21h. Chris Christie has joined the fight against sports prediction markets Christie helped states win the right to legalize sports betting Christie and President Trump are not friends, which could hamper Christie’s CFTC influence Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), who championed […]

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