Flutter Entertainment chief executive Peter Jackson said at G2E 2025 that Kalshi’s builder combo feature appeared similar to sports betting. He also discussed Flutter’s partnership with CME Group and the company’s plans to develop products for US consumers, according to the report.
Jackson’s comments show Flutter’s view of prediction-market products as it explores US opportunities with CME Group.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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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.
Flutter Entertainment chief executive Peter Jackson said regulated online sports betting offers a better product than prediction markets. He said prediction markets grow where no licensed betting offer exists, leaving illegal bookmakers as their only competitor.
Nevada’s Gaming Control Board said FanDuel surrendered its sportsbook registration, licences and approvals, while it approved DraftKings’ request to withdraw pending sports betting licence applications. The board said the companies intended to engage in unlawful activity related to sports event contracts and considered that conduct incompatible with participation in Nevada’s gaming industry. FanDuel’s parent, Flutter, said FanDuel Predicts is due to launch in December.
Flutter Entertainment chief executive Dan Taylor said on its 4 November earnings call that the company expects more clarity in the coming months on the economics of FanDuel Predicts. FanDuel recorded $119 million in trading volume in the third quarter; Flutter expects its market-making operation to generate $50 million in revenue and $40 million in adjusted EBITDA during 2026.
Prediction-market platforms were trading contracts on control of the US House and Senate during the 3 November midterm elections, according to the report. It cited Kalshi and Polymarket prices at 10:32 a.m. ET and said no results had been reported by then. The report also described third-quarter figures from Robinhood, including $173 million in event-contract revenue and 16.4 billion contracts traded.