Amaya CEO Charged In Insider Trading Probe

Amaya CEO Charged In Insider Trading Probe

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The video discusses the insider trading charges against the CEO of Amaia and others, related to the acquisition of PokerStars. The investigation, ongoing since 2014, involves 13 additional individuals accused of trading with privileged information. The charges may impact the CEO's plans to take the company private, although he claims they are without merit.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main accusation against the CEO and others in relation to the PokerStars acquisition?

Fraudulent accounting practices

Bribery and corruption

Insider trading and share manipulation

Tax evasion

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many additional individuals were accused of insider trading between 2011 and 2016?

13

10

20

15

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What was the nature of the insider trading allegations against the second group of individuals?

Involvement in Ponzi schemes

Trading with privileged information related to mergers and acquisitions

Forgery of financial documents

Embezzlement of company funds

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the CEO's stance on the charges against him?

He is seeking a plea deal

He admits to the charges

He claims the charges are without merit

He plans to resign

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the CEO's plan for the company despite the charges?

To take the company public

To sell the company to a competitor

To merge with another company

To take the company private