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Boyd Gaming says FanDuel stake sale does not signal further deals

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Boyd Gaming said the sale of its 5% stake in FanDuel was not a precursor to another transaction, according to comments from chief executive Keith Smith on the company’s Q2 2025 earnings call. The sale to Flutter Entertainment is expected to generate $1.4bn in after-tax proceeds, and Boyd said it remains open to regional acquisitions that meet its criteria.

Boyd’s proceeds and acquisition comments inform investors and potential regional casino counterparties about its capital-allocation plans.

End-of-day close Boyd Gaming (BYD), USD, to 8 September 2025
Story date10 June 20258 September 2025

Latest reported results

Boyd Gaming NYSE: BYD

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

Revenue
USD 990.5m10-Q filing 0001437749-26-033786
Operating income
USD 194.9m10-Q filing 0001437749-26-033786

Flutter NYSE: FLUT

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

Revenue
USD 3.87bn
Operating income
−USD 1.19bn10-Q filing 0001635327-26-000059

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