Flutter Entertainment is one of 10 stocks recommended for investors to own in 2026 by a financial publication, according to the report. It is the only gaming company on the list; shares were down 14% in 2025, and an analyst said FanDuel Predicts was expected to launch imminently.
The recommendation and prediction-market outlook may inform investor assessments of Flutter’s shares.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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Genius Sports chief executive Mark Locke said prediction-market activity could create opportunities for traditional betting suppliers even if regulation changes the sector. He said demand for sports wagering would persist, while the article reports that Kalshi’s retail demand was concentrated in states without online sportsbooks, citing July figures from Eilers & Krejcik.
Analysts cited in a research roundup discussed prediction markets’ potential effect on sports betting during the NFL season and Bally’s Chicago casino project. A Jefferies analyst said GLPI had committed $940 million to the development, with $475.7 million funded by 30 June, and noted investor attention on the project’s timeline and financing.
Fanatics launched its Sports & Casino app in the United States on 2 September, combining sportsbook, online casino and prediction-market products, according to the company. The app uses one account and a shared FanCash balance, while available products change according to the customer’s location; the source says its sportsbook operates in 23 states and Washington, DC, and its casino in four states.
DraftKings is promoting its DraftKings Predictions platform in California and pursuing expansion in Georgia, Texas and Florida, according to the report. The article says prediction-market operators argue their products fall under Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulation rather than state gambling laws, a position disputed by some state regulators. It also reports that the debate has divided the gambling industry.
It was reported that prediction market operators rely on competing market makers to price combination bets, with customers submitting requests for quote and the best quote winning. Kalshi launched Combos on 29 September 2025, and Bank of America estimated it processed roughly $125m per World Cup match. White Swan Predicts estimated Kalshi would carry around $8bn in maker risk for the opening week of the 2026 NFL season.