UK gambling tax hikes hit Flutter’s earnings; Irish-American giant behind Betfair, FanDuel, Paddy Power. Multinational, NYSE-listed.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expanding to 48 teams across three host nations, and betting markets are predicting record wagers. Analysts expect US, Canada and Mexico to benefit as sportsbooks and prediction platforms see a flood of bets across 104 matches over 39 days.
Flutter Entertainment has scrapped its London-listed shares, moving fully to the New York market. The group moved its primary listing to NYSE in 2024 and now argues London trading activity and higher costs justify the delisting, with official delisting on 3 August. The move underscores London’s shrinking role in global listings as more companies shift east.