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DraftKings faces estimated $50m World Cup group-stage betting losses

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DraftKings lost as much as $50 million during the 2026 World Cup group stage, according to estimates from Bank of America reported in the report. Flutter also reported that British customers won €4.1 million on England’s 4-2 victory over Croatia, while a goalless England-Ghana draw more than offset those losses, the company said. The article attributed the figures to analysts and company statements.

The reported results show how major tournament outcomes can affect betting operators’ trading performance.

End-of-day close DraftKings (DKNG), USD, to 18 August 2026
Story date20 May 202618 August 2026

Latest reported results

DraftKings NASDAQ: DKNG

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

Revenue
USD 1.33bn10-Q filing 0001883685-26-000041
Operating income
−USD 493.1m10-Q filing 0001883685-26-000041

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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Benzinga poll finds 17% expect prediction markets to displace DraftKings and Flutter

Online Poker Report cited a Benzinga poll of 116 viewers on 5 October in which 17% expected prediction markets to displace DraftKings and Flutter. Respondents predicting sportsbook adaptation accounted for 28%, while 22% expected consolidation between the sectors and 32% considered a verdict premature.

A Benzinga viewer poll of 116 respondents, conducted on 5 October, found that 17% expected prediction markets to make DraftKings and Flutter "toast", according to the poll as reported. Larger shares of respondents said sportsbooks would adapt (28%), that the sectors would merge (22%), or that it was too early to tell (32%).

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