NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT; LSE: FLTR) (“Flutter”) the world’s leading online sports betting and iGaming operator today announces the extension of its long-term strategic partnership with Boyd Gaming Corporation (“Boyd”) to 2038 and the buyout of Boyd’s 5% stake in FanDuel Group (“FanDuel”), together “the Agreement”. Under the terms of the Agreement, Flutter will pay Boyd approximately $1.755bn1 to acquire Boyd’s 5% stake2 in FanDuel and to revise various e ...

Industry Overview - Sports betting is one of the fastest growing industries in America, dominated by DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment (parent of FanDuel) [1] Legislative Change - A provision in the budget bill changes the way gambling income is taxed [2] - The change is located on page 237 of the 870-page bill [2] Tax Implications - Current law allows deduction of gambling losses from winnings, taxing only net winnings [3] - Starting next year, only 90% of gambling losses can be deducted [4] - Example: With $1,000 winnings and $1,000 losses, only $900 in losses can be deducted, resulting in taxes on the remaining $100 [4]

FanDuel appoints new Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and new Head of Federal Affairswho together have decades of government policy experienceNEW YORK, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, FanDuel Group, the premier online gaming company in North America, announced that Shailagh Murray has been appointed Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Jonathan Nabavi has been appointed Vice President of Federal Affairs. Murray and Nabavi will bring their extensive experience to FanDuel as the company lead ...

Core Viewpoint - Flutter Entertainment, a leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, is responding to the Illinois State legislature's decision to introduce a betting transaction fee for licensed operators starting July 1, 2025, which will impact the cost structure for operators in the state [1][2]. Group 1: Company Response - FanDuel, Flutter's US market-leading brand, will implement a $0.50 transaction fee on each bet placed on its platform in Illinois starting September 1, 2025, due to increased operational costs from the new Illinois Transaction Fee [2]. - The introduction of the transaction fee follows a significant increase in the betting tax rate in Illinois in 2024, which FanDuel had previously attempted to absorb without passing costs to customers [2]. Group 2: Industry Impact - Flutter's CEO, Peter Jackson, expressed concerns that the Illinois Transaction Fee will disproportionately affect lower wagering recreational customers and may drive some customers to unregulated operators, which do not contribute tax revenue or provide the same level of customer protection [4]. - The company emphasizes the importance of optimal gaming tax rates for maximizing market growth and revenue for states over time [4]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Flutter reported global revenue of $14,048 million for fiscal 2024, representing a 19% year-over-year increase, and $3,665 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 [6].

 NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION,DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE IT IS UNLAWFULTO DO SO Flutter announces the pricing of $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2031, €550 million aggregate principal amount of 4.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2031 and £450 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2031 DUBLIN and TORONTO, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flutter Entertainment plc ("Flutter") (NYSE:FLUT; LSE:FLTR), ...

Core Insights - Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne Family Office has been active in the first quarter of 2025, adding new positions and increasing existing ones [3][4] Group 1: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) - TSMC was one of Druckenmiller's largest bets, with a 457% increase in shares to 491,265 [7] - The stock experienced a decline but rebounded due to strong first-quarter results, with revenue up 41.6% year over year and earnings per share increasing by 60% [8] - Despite a slight dip in sales from the previous quarter, demand from major customers suggests potential for modest growth [9] - TSMC's largest customer, Nvidia, saw Microsoft increase its capital expenditures by 53% year over year, indicating strong demand in the semiconductor sector [10] Group 2: Flutter Entertainment - Druckenmiller increased his position in Flutter Entertainment by purchasing over 1 million shares, making it the 11th-largest holding in the portfolio [11] - Flutter's FanDuel brand grew monthly users by 11% year over year to 4.3 million, capturing a 43% market share in the U.S. sports betting market [11] - The company launched a cross-promotion for FanDuel, boosting monthly iGaming users in the U.S. above 1 million, with first-quarter revenue from iGaming growing by 32% year over year to $472 million [12] Group 3: Docusign - Druckenmiller initiated a new position in Docusign valued at $87.5 million, making it the 10th largest position in the portfolio [14] - Docusign's revenue grew by 7% year over year, with subscriptions accounting for 97% of first-quarter revenue [14] - The company reported a gross margin of 78.9% and free cash flow of $232.1 million, representing 33% of total revenue [15]

Core Viewpoint - Flutter Entertainment plc is launching an offering of senior secured notes in multiple currencies to raise a total of $2,800 million, primarily to repay existing debt and cover acquisition-related costs [1][3]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering includes USD-denominated, EUR-denominated, and GBP-denominated senior secured notes, all due in 2031 [1]. - Flutter is also raising incremental debt under its existing U.S. dollar-denominated term loan B facility [2]. - The total amount targeted for the offering and the incremental facility is $2,800 million [3]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the offering will be used to repay all amounts due under a bridge facility, which was partially utilized for the acquisition of Snaitech S.p.A. [3]. - Additional funds will cover certain costs, fees, and expenses related to these transactions [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Flutter is recognized as the world's leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, holding a significant market position in the US and globally [4]. - The company aims to leverage its scale and competitive advantages to foster long-term growth and promote sustainability through its Positive Impact Plan [4]. - Flutter operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, and PokerStars, among others [5].

Core Viewpoint - Flutter Entertainment PLC reported quarterly earnings that missed both revenue and earnings estimates, leading to a decline in stock price, although some investors are reassessing the company's fundamentals and potential for recovery [1][4]. Financial Performance - Earnings per share (EPS) were $1.59, missing estimates of $1.89 [1]. - Revenue was reported at $3.67 billion, below expectations of $3.84 billion [1]. - Following the earnings report, FLUT stock dropped approximately 4% but later reduced losses to nearly half [4]. Market Context - The stock is down 6.3% in 2025, similar to DraftKings, which is down 7% [6]. - A lack of new sports betting initiatives in many states is contributing to the downward pressure on sports betting stocks [7]. - Flutter Entertainment and DraftKings benefit from online casinos, which provide a buffer against the struggles faced by traditional brick-and-mortar competitors [8]. Company Insights - Flutter's CEO attributed the earnings miss to "customer-friendly" outcomes during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, where many favorites won, resulting in bettors winning their bets [10]. - The company remains confident in its pricing strategy and expects gross revenue margins to align with expected outcomes over time [11]. Industry Resilience - Sports betting is viewed as resilient during economic downturns, with consumers likely to continue engaging in betting activities even in tough conditions [12]. - The industry is also expected to be shielded from tariffs, making it a more stable investment compared to other discretionary sectors [12]. Analyst Ratings - Analysts have a consensus Buy rating on FLUT stock, with a 12-month price target of $306.28, indicating a potential upside of 26.87% from the current price of $241.41 [13][14]. - The stock has recently pulled back to its 50-day simple moving average, and traders are watching for support at this level [13].

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Flutter Entertainment plc announces launch of third tranche of share repurchase program DUBLIN and TORONTO and NEW YORK, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flutter Entertainment plc (“Flutter”) (NYSE:FLUT; LSE:FLTR), the world's leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, announces that it has entered into non-discretionary arrangements with Davy Securities Unlimited Company to repurchase ordinary shares on Flutter’s behalf for an aggregate maximum consideration of up to $225 million on the New York S ...