We recently compiled a list of the 10 Hottest Gambling Stocks Of 2025 So Far. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Flutter Entertainment plc (NYSE:FLUT) stands against the other hottest gambling stocks.

The battle for betting supremacy is heating up in the US. As one streaming giant makes its move to acquire NFL streaming rights, another is gearing up to be the biggest bookmaker in the country. Sports betting is beginning to shape up as a major revenue generator in the country. Just 7 years ago, the betting volume in the country stood at $400 million. In 2024, a whopping $14.2 billion was spent on sports betting! People have taken a liking to enhance the thrill and excitement of live sports viewing and many companies are taking full advantage of that.

This rise in the use of bets to enhance the viewing experience is an attractive investment opportunity for investors. The gambling sector consists of many small caps that could skyrocket as the industry strengthens its foothold in the country. At the same time, there is a regulatory hurdle that the country still has to cross before putting money in gambling or casino stocks can be considered ‘investment’ in its purest form.

Amid these risks and opportunities, people are bravely backing some companies to become major players in the industry. Some of these stocks are comfortably outperforming the broader market, a trend that is likely to continue in 2025. We therefore decided to look at the stocks that are dominating the sector so far in 2025.

To come up with our list of the 10 hottest gambling stocks of 2025 so far, we only considered stocks with a market cap of at least $100 million that were outperforming the S&P 500.

A digital kiosk showing the diverse range of sports betting options available.

Flutter Entertainment plc (NYSE:FLUT)

Flutter Entertainment plc (NYSE:FLUT) is a sports betting company operating mainly in Europe and the US. It has four segments that cater to different geographies, namely Australia, International, UK & Ireland, and the US. Some of its products include fantasy sports, sports betting products, online racing betting, and iGaming. Its stock is up 15.62% so far this year, outperforming the S&P 500’s 4.19% YTD returns.

Flutter Entertainment plc (NYSE:FLUT)’s FanDuel is competing well with DraftKings. Both companies enjoy a combined market share of 74% and are often neck-to-neck when looked at using this metric. While the domination serves these companies well, it also opens them up to regulatory scrutiny, which is exactly what happened in December when two US senators accused the companies of anti-competitive behavior.

Flutter Entertainment plc (NYSE:FLUT) grew its revenue at an amazing 51% in the third quarter, so excitement surrounding its next month’s earnings is fully justified and so is the stock rally.

Overall FLUT ranks 8th on our list of the hottest gambling stocks of 2025 so far. While we acknowledge the potential of FLUT as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is as promising as FLUT but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

 

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