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    Should US Court Scrutiny of Prediction Markets Require Action From Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Investors?

    Simply Wall St·09/06/2026 02:18:13
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    • In recent weeks, Flutter Entertainment has seen sentiment improve as the prospect of a US Supreme Court review of sports prediction markets and fresh analyst coverage refocused attention on its core US sports betting exposure and broader global portfolio.
    • This shift comes after a very large reset in expectations over the past year, leaving valuation metrics suggesting the business screens as relatively inexpensive while ongoing regulatory and legal uncertainties remain central to how investors assess its prospects.
    • We’ll now examine how the potential US Supreme Court review of sports prediction markets could influence Flutter Entertainment’s existing investment narrative.

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    Flutter Entertainment Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Flutter today, you need to believe its US sports betting and iGaming footprint, anchored by FanDuel, can justify the current reset in expectations after a steep share price decline and ongoing losses. The potential US Supreme Court review of sports prediction markets matters mainly as a sentiment catalyst in the near term, while the biggest risk still lies in tightening gambling regulation and tax changes that could further pressure already fragile profitability.

    Against this backdrop, Flutter’s ongoing US$1.37 billion share buyback program, which has retired about 3.85% of its share count since late 2024, is particularly relevant. The buybacks sit alongside lower 2026 revenue guidance and recent net losses, highlighting how management is committing capital to existing shareholders even as legal and regulatory uncertainty in prediction markets and core betting operations remains unresolved.

    Yet investors also need to be aware that, despite the apparent value, high leverage and fresh regulatory moves could still disrupt Flutter’s path if...

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    Flutter Entertainment's narrative projects $22.7 billion revenue and $1.5 billion earnings by 2029.

    Uncover how Flutter Entertainment's forecasts yield a $144.10 fair value, a 44% upside to its current price.

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    Before this news, the most optimistic analysts were assuming revenue could reach about US$25.3 billion and earnings US$2.3 billion by 2029, which is far more upbeat than the baseline view and could be challenged or supported by how prediction market regulation and FanDuel’s broader US push actually unfold over time.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.