RNK.L is trading 8% down now at $94.90 as investors react to a proposed Β£460 million UK gambling machine tax hike and reports of internal fraud.
- The potential tax hike under a Labour government could materially impact Rankβs UK gaming profitability, raising concerns over future margins.
- Sentiment is further pressured by the disclosure of a β¬7.1 million payment fraud at the company's Spanish gaming units, highlighting operational and governance risks.