World Cup Economics: How Much Boost Could The US Get?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup beginning in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico is projected to add 0.6% to U.S. GDP and 0.4% to global GDP. Bank of America estimates $11.1 billion in direct spending from 5.2 million attendees, with 1.2 million international visitors. The tournament is expected to generate 824,000 full-time-equivalent jobs globally and boost sectors including travel, lodging, payments, media, and sports betting.

06/11/2026, 10:12 AM • Benzinga

Inspired Entertainment Extends Long-Term Agreement with Paddy Power for Gaming Terminals and Content

Inspired Entertainment has signed a long-term contract extension as the exclusive provider of gaming terminals and content to Paddy Power, a major UK and Ireland bookmaker owned by Flutter Entertainment. The agreement, building on a 25+ year partnership, will see Inspired continue supplying its Vantage terminals and premium content across Paddy Power's entire retail estate.

05/06/2026, 6:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Flutter Entertainment to Report First Quarter 2026 Update and Host a Conference Call on May 6, 2026

Flutter Entertainment announced it will release its first quarter 2026 update on May 6, 2026 after market close, followed by a management conference call. The company will discuss results and be available for investor questions via webcast and telephone across multiple regions.

04/29/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

1 Small‑Cap Sports‑Data Stock That Could 5X as Prediction Markets Explode

Genius Sports stock has fallen 59% in 2026 due to SaaS sector concerns and acquisition worries, but analysts believe the selloff is overdone. As a data provider for sportsbooks, Genius is positioned to capitalize on the prediction markets boom, which could grow to $1 trillion by 2030. The company's exclusive NFL data partnership and existing relationships with major sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel provide additional growth opportunities in this emerging space.

04/25/2026, 11:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Oil Up 84%, Bitcoin Down 23%: Q1 2026 Turns The Playbook Upside Down

Q1 2026 marked a dramatic market shift with oil surging 84% while Bitcoin plummeted 23%, signaling a rotation away from mega-cap growth toward real assets and energy. AI infrastructure plays like SanDisk and Lumentum soared on strong demand, while richly valued software and speculative growth stocks faced significant de-rating. The quarter demonstrated that traditional hedges and narratives are no longer reliable, with cash flow and tangible assets becoming increasingly important.

04/02/2026, 10:34 AM • Benzinga

Regulatory Jackpot: Gaming Stocks Surge on a Surprise Bill

A new bipartisan Senate bill called the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act sent gaming stocks soaring on March 23, 2026. The legislation targets prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket that had been operating in a regulatory gray area, effectively banning sports-related contracts on these platforms. This creates a regulatory moat protecting established operators DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment, removing competitive pressure and validating their state-licensed business models.

03/24/2026, 10:09 AM • Investing

DraftKings Is Expanding Beyond Traditional Sports Betting. Does Its Foray into Prediction Markets Make the Stock a Buy in 2026?

DraftKings is expanding into prediction markets as a logical business extension, but the article cautions against buying the stock. The core concern is that gambling-dependent businesses are vulnerable during economic downturns when consumers become risk-averse and reduce betting activity, as evidenced by competitor FanDuel's weak earnings and discouraged gamblers.

03/03/2026, 5:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Flutter Entertainment Announce Management Participation in Upcoming Event

Flutter Entertainment announced that CEO Peter Jackson and CFO Rob Coldrake will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on March 4, 2026 at 2:35 PM PST. A live audio webcast will be available on Flutter's investor relations website.

02/20/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Flutter Entertainment to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Host a Conference Call on February 26, 2026

Flutter Entertainment announced it will release its Q4 and full year 2025 financial results on February 26, 2026, followed by a conference call with management. The company will provide results after market close at 4:05 p.m. EST with a webcast and telephone access available for analysts and investors.

02/19/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Pinterest, DraftKings, And Flutter Are Among Top 10 Large Cap Losers Last Week (Feb. 9-Feb. 13): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?

Ten large-cap stocks experienced significant declines last week. Pinterest fell 21.73% after missing Q4 earnings and issuing weak Q1 guidance with multiple downgrades. DraftKings dropped 18.65% following disappointing Q4 results and below-estimate FY26 guidance. Other major losers included Astera Labs (down 23.74%), Medpace (down 20.69%), Zillow (down 20.89%), and Flutter Entertainment (down 18.88%), driven by earnings misses, analyst downgrades, and broader tech sector concerns about AI trade profitability.

02/15/2026, 8:32 AM • Benzinga

Online Social Casino Analysis Report 2026: $14.23 Bn Market Opportunities, Trends, Competitive Landscape, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F

The online social casino market is experiencing robust growth, expanding from $9.27 billion in 2025 to $10.11 billion in 2026 at a 9.1% CAGR, with projections to reach $14.23 billion by 2030. Growth drivers include increased mobile gaming adoption, free-to-play models, AI-driven personalization, and social features integration. North America currently dominates the market while Asia-Pacific is emerging as the fastest-growing region.

02/13/2026, 5:47 AM • GlobeNewswire

DraftKings, Abbott, And Applovin Are Among Top 10 Large Cap Losers Last Week (Jan. 19-Jan. 23): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?

Ten large-cap stocks experienced significant declines during the week of January 19-23, 2026. AeroVironment led losses with a 19.45% drop following a government stop work order. DraftKings fell 14.4% due to Massachusetts blocking sports-related contracts, while Abbott declined 12.23% after missing earnings expectations. Other major losers included AppLovin (14.68%), Shopify (13.51%), Flutter Entertainment (13.07%), and West Pharmaceutical Services (13.27%).

01/25/2026, 8:02 AM • Benzinga

Can These 3 Companies Turn the Prediction Market Sector Into Serious Profit?

DraftKings, Flutter Entertainment, and Robinhood Markets are entering the prediction markets sector to compete with first-movers like Kalshi and Polymarket. DraftKings launched DraftKings Predicts to enter markets where sports betting is illegal, Flutter launched FanDuel Predicts through a CME partnership, and Robinhood generated $100 million in quarterly prediction market revenue by Q3 2025. These moves aim to penetrate new markets and address concerns about declining market share in traditional sports betting.

01/11/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

1 Stock I'd Buy Before JMIA in 2026

While Jumia Technologies is a popular way for U.S. investors to access Africa's growth story, Super Group (SGHC) offers a compelling alternative. The sportsbook and online casino operator has surged 94% over the past year, with Africa revenue tripling since 2021 to represent 40% of total revenue. Super Group boasts no debt, $462 million in cash, and returns capital to shareholders through dividends—unlike competitors DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment.

01/09/2026, 10:25 AM • The Motley Fool

Investment Trends For 2026: What's In, What's Out

2026 marks a shift from 2025's AI boom toward market broadening and diversification. Agentic AI platforms, tokenization of real-world assets, prediction markets, and precious metals are gaining favor, while standalone LLMs, crypto ETFs, sports betting, and crude oil face headwinds. Analysts remain bullish on U.S. markets overall.

01/02/2026, 2:33 PM • Benzinga