The Commission stated: "This matter concerns violations of the books and records and internal accounting controls provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (“FCPA”) by the Company. Between May 26, 2015 and May 15, 2020 while the Company’s shares were registered with the Commission (the “Relevant Period”), the Company paid approximately $8.9 million to consultants in Russia in support of the Company’s operations and its efforts to have poker legalized in that country. The Company failed to devise and maintain a sufficient system of internal accounting controls over its operations in Russia during the Relevant Period with respect to third party consultants, certain of which the Company retained without adequate due diligence or written contracts, and paid without adequate proof of services. The Company also failed to consistently make and keep accurate books and records regarding consultant payments in Russia, including by inaccurately recording certain payments as lobbying fees."

The SEC stated that: "[It] charged Flutter Entertainment, plc ("Flutter"), an Ireland-based global gaming and sports betting company and the successor-in-interest to The Stars Group, Inc.(the "Company"), with books and records and internal accounting controls violations arising out of the Company's use of third-party consultants in Russia."