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Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It enables peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions without intermediaries like banks or governments, operating on a blockchain secured by Proof of Work mining and the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm.   With a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins and programmatic halvings every four years that reduce miner rewards, Bitcoin is designed as a deflationary digital asset often called "digital gold." Its value stems from solving the double-spending problem without trusted intermediaries, creating the first truly scarce digital asset with censorship resistance and permissionless access that no government, corporation, or individual can control.  Bitcoin operates as a decentralized peer-to-peer network where transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, distributed across thousands of computers globally. Transactions are grouped into blocks added approximately every 10 minutes through mining, where specialized computers compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles.   Bitcoin has achieved mainstream adoption through multiple vectors. The January 2024 SEC approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs opened Bitcoin investment to traditional finance participants, and corporations like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are using Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to protect against currency debasement, offering MSTR holders amplified exposure to Bitcoin.   The Bitcoin ecosystem continues to evolve with innovations like Ordinals, which emerged in January 2023 to enable NFT-like functionality directly on Bitcoin, and BRC-20 tokens, an experimental standard for creating fungible tokens using Ordinal inscriptions. BTCFi (Bitcoin Finance) represents emerging financial applications extending beyond Bitcoin's traditional role, with protocols like Babylon allowing Bitcoin holders to stake BTC to secure Proof of Stake chains.

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Bitcoin is experiencing strong upward momentum, driven by significant short liquidations and intense community speculation regarding potential US actions related to Venezuela's rumored substantial Bitcoin holdings, which many see as a major supply shock. Bulls are celebrating the rally and anticipating new highs, while skeptical bears are warning of a bull trap amid fluctuating sentiment. This dynamic underscores ongoing debates about Bitcoin's scarcity, its role as digital gold, and increasing institutional engagement through ETF inflows.

Keeta is a high-performance layer-1 blockchain designed to unify transactions across different blockchains and fiat payment systems, eliminating the need for costly intermediaries, reducing fees, and enabling near-instant settlements. With 400-millisecond transaction finality and the ability to process 10 million transactions per second, Keeta sets a new industry benchmark for speed and scalability.  Founded in 2022 and backed by Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, Keeta has been engineered to meet the stringent regulatory and operational requirements of financial institutions. Its advanced on-chain compliance protocols, including KYC and AML, ensure security and regulatory adherence. Keeta’s architecture natively supports asset tokenization and digital identity, making it an ideal platform for stablecoins and real-world asset transfers.  By facilitating cross-chain transactions and interoperability with existing payment systems, Keeta bridges the gap between cryptocurrencies and fiat, enabling a secure, efficient, and compliant global financial ecosystem.

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Keeta (KTA CRYPTO) is actively trending as its mainnet integrates Bridge, a Stripe-backed fiat anchor, establishing crucial, regulated on/off-ramps for major currencies. The community is buzzing about Keeta's verified 11M+ TPS and compliance-first architecture, positioning it as essential "global financial plumbing" for institutions. This makes Keeta a compelling, potentially undervalued, asymmetric opportunity in the evolving landscape of digital financial infrastructure.

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Kendu Crypto is trending due to its exceptionally active and dedicated community, constantly building a "permissionless brand" with various real-world products and initiatives. Community members widely discuss its strong IRL presence, emphasizing a long-term vision and viewing it as an undervalued opportunity for significant growth.

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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust is trending amid geopolitical developments in Venezuela, following reports of US intervention and its potential impact on global oil dynamics. Community discourse largely speculates on bullish market impacts, citing potential access to vast oil reserves and a stronger dollar, while others express caution over escalating geopolitical tensions. The immediate market reaction, particularly in futures and the energy sector outlook, remains a key point of contention among participants.

Palantir Technologies, Inc. engages in the business of building and deploying software platforms that serve as the central operating systems for its customers. It operates through the Commercial and Government segments. The Commercial segment focuses on customers working in non-government industries. The Government segment is involved in providing services to customers that are the United States government and non-United States government agencies. Its platforms are widely used in areas such as defense, intelligence, healthcare, energy, and financial services, supporting data integration, large-scale analytics, and operational decision-making. The company was founded by Alexander Ceadmon Karp, Peter Andreas Thiel, Stephen Cohen, Joseph Lonsdale, and Nathan Dale Gettings in 2003 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

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Palantir Technologies is trending due to widespread speculation about its crucial role in a recent US national security operation, highlighting the power of its AI and data analytics in defense. The community is actively discussing how this event validates Palantir's capabilities in intelligence and national security, fostering excitement for potential increased government contracts. Many view this as a significant affirmation of its "tech patriotism" in an evolving global landscape.

NIO, Inc. is a holding company which engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles. Its products include the EP9 supercar and ES8 7-seater SUV. It provides users with home charging, power express valet services, and other power solutions including access to public charging, access to power mobile charging trucks, and battery swapping. It also offers other value-added services such as service package, battery payment arrangement, and vehicle financing and license plate registration. The company was founded by Bin Li and Li Hong Qin on November 28, 2014 and is headquartered in Jiading, China.

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NIO is trending as it celebrates record deliveries for December and a strong quarter, bringing its cumulative vehicle production close to one million. Despite this significant operational momentum, the community is largely frustrated, widely attributing the stagnant stock performance to perceived market manipulation. Investors are actively debating when the company's expanding market presence and unique battery swapping infrastructure will be reflected in its share price.

SMX (Security Matters) Plc is a holding company, which engages in the provision of authentication solutions. It offers brand protection, authentication, and track and trace technology. The company was founded by Haggai Alon on July 1, 2022 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

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SMX (Security Matters) PLC

SMX is trending due to renewed excitement around its micro blockchain technology for tracing real-world assets, recently bolstered by an expansion into rubber glove traceability. The community is buzzing with anticipation for another potential price surge, driven by its historically low float and a reported extremely high cost to borrow for short sellers, though recent dilution discussions add a layer of debate. Many view the company as significantly undervalued, possessing revolutionary technology with broad applicability across multiple sectors.

Ethereum is a global, open-source platform for decentralized applications. In other words, it is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and applications without central authority control. Unlike Bitcoin, which primarily functions as digital currency, Ethereum operates as a programmable global computer where developers can create any type of decentralized service.   The platform hosts over $14 billion in DeFi applications with hundreds of thousands of active users across financial protocols, NFT marketplaces, and gaming platforms. Its transition to Proof of Stake in September 2022 reduced energy consumption by over 99%, addressing environmental concerns while strengthening network security.  The network operates through thousands of independent validator nodes that process transactions and execute smart contracts on the Ethereum Virtual Machine. Smart contracts are self-executing programs written in Solidity that automatically carry out agreements when conditions are met, eliminating intermediaries like banks or brokers.   Validators stake ETH as collateral to propose and validate blocks, earning rewards for honest participation while facing penalties for malicious behavior. The EIP-1559 upgrade introduced a dynamic base fee mechanism that burns ETH with each transaction, creating deflationary pressure during high network activity when more ETH is burned than issued to validators.  Vitalik Buterin proposed Ethereum in 2013, but seven co-founders helped build it, including Gavin Wood who created Solidity and the EVM technical specification, and Joseph Lubin who founded ConsenSys. The project launched in July 2015 after raising over $18 million through crowdfunding, quickly becoming the largest blockchain developer community. Major milestones include the 2020 Beacon Chain launch, the 2021 London hard fork implementing fee burning, and the 2022 Merge to Proof of Stake.   Ether (ETH) serves multiple functions: paying transaction fees (gas), staking to secure the network and earn 3-5% annual yields, serving as collateral in DeFi protocols, and purchasing NFTs and digital assets. The asset is increasingly adopted by traditional institutions, with publicly traded companies adding ETH to corporate treasuries to generate staking yields while maintaining blockchain exposure, and in 2024, the SEC approved spot Ethereum ETFs, allowing traditional investors to gain exposure through conventional brokerage accounts.  Ethereum's roadmap focuses on dramatically increasing transaction capacity to over 100,000 per second, reducing confirmation times, and enhancing decentralization while maintaining security against future threats like quantum computing.

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Ethereum is trending amidst a surge in institutional confidence, with entities like Bitmine significantly increasing their staked ETH and other major funds adding to their holdings. The community is actively debating a potential market breakout and the onset of an 'alt season' as ETH demonstrates renewed strength and positive inflows, reinforcing its foundational role in the crypto ecosystem.

Chevron Corp. engages in the provision of oil and gas energy solutions. It provides crude oil and natural gas, manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and develops technologies that enhance business and the industry. It operates through the Upstream and Downstream segments. The Upstream segment consists of the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas, the liquefaction, transportation, and regasification associated with liquefied natural gas, the transporting of crude oil by major international oil export pipelines, the processing, transporting, storage, and marketing of natural gas, and a gas-to-liquids plant. The Downstream segment consists of the refining of crude oil into petroleum products, the marketing of crude oil and refined products, the transporting of crude oil and refined products by pipeline, marine vessel, motor equipment, and rail car, and the manufacturing and marketing of commodity petrochemicals and plastics for industrial uses and fuel & lubricant additives. The company was founded on September 10, 1879 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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Chevron is experiencing strong momentum amid significant geopolitical developments concerning Venezuela's vast oil reserves, following statements from the former U.S. President about American involvement in the nation's energy sector. As the sole major U.S. oil company with an existing operational presence in Venezuela, the community is intensely discussing the potential for increased access to these resources. However, there's active debate regarding whether this will translate into sustained upside given broader oil supply dynamics.

Alphabet, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in software, health care, transportation, and other technologies. It operates through the following segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services, such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment refers to infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment relates to the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on October 2, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

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Alphabet (GOOGL) is generating significant buzz as its deepening AI integration through Gemini and strategic infrastructure acquisitions, like Intersect Power, fuel strong optimism for sustained growth. The community is actively discussing Waymo's expanding autonomous vehicle services and Google Cloud's robust performance, solidifying its pivotal role in the intensifying AI and data center development race. This blend of innovation and foundational strength maintains investor focus on its forward momentum.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi recently raised mega funding rounds and are aggressively expanding through sports wagers and partnerships.</li><li>Their rise has disrupted sportsbooks' businesses, with DraftKings and Flutter now planning their own foray into prediction markets.</li><li>Robinhood, which launched a prediction-market hub in March, has seen its stock rally sharply.&nbsp;</li></ul>Step back from the wall-to-wall AI buzz for a moment, and another fast-rising business trend comes into focus: prediction markets.Top platforms in the space – Polymarket, Kalshi, and Robinhood’s Prediction Markets Hub – have scaled aggressively this year. Their wagers on everything from markets to politics, sports, and culture are drawing massive interest from users across the United States, as well as from financial entities looking to use their prediction data in novel ways.<h1 class="st-heading-1">Incredible Growth</h1>Kalshi on Tuesday secured $1 billion at an $11 billion valuation, marking its third fundraise of the year and more than doubling its valuation in just a few months. The platform shot to prominence as users piled into contracts ahead of November 2024’s presidential election, which saw Donald Trump win, and has since aggressively expanded into sports betting.Polymarket bagged a $2 billion cheque from the New York Stock Exchange operator Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) two months ago, at a pre-investment valuation of $8 billion. As part of the deal, ICE will also distribute Polymarket’s event-driven data, providing customers with sentiment indicators on market-relevant topics.And Robinhood? Its stock has been on an absolute tear — HOOD is up more than threefold this year — helped in part by its aggressive push into prediction markets. The company rolled out its prediction-market hub with Kalshi in March and, just last month, snapped up a 90% stake in MIAX Derivatives Exchange, a move that sent its shares sharply higher. &nbsp;<figure class="table" style="width:100%;"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col style="width:25%;"><col style="width:25%;"><col style="width:25%;"><col style="width:25%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;vertical-align:bottom;">Platform&nbsp;</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;vertical-align:bottom;">Primary Volume Driver in November 2025</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;vertical-align:bottom;">Broadly Popular Contracts (Last 6 Months)</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;vertical-align:bottom;">Key Metric/Note</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Kalshi</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;text-align:center;">Sports-related contracts (Pro Football, NHL, NBA, etc.)</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;text-align:center;">Sports: NFL game outcomes and championships (dominant volume driver). Economics: Fed Interest Rate Decisions, Inflation, Recession probabilities</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;text-align:center;">Posted a monthly spot volume of $5.8 billion in November, driven primarily by sports</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Polymarket</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;text-align:center;">Macroeconomics and Politics (US Fed, Global Elections)</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;text-align:center;">Politics: US Presidential Nominees (2028), Global Elections, Political events. Macro: Fed Interest Rate Decisions, Bitcoin/Crypto prices</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;text-align:center;">Posted a monthly trading volume of $3.7 billion in November, with large volumes in its staple macro/political markets</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Robinhood</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;text-align:center;">Sports and Federal Reserve Rates</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;text-align:center;">Sports: NFL, NCAA March Madness, other major US sports leagues. Economics: Fed Interest Rate Decisions, CPI/Inflation</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;text-align:center;">Fastest-growing revenue line for Robinhood. Trading 2.5 billion contracts in October, and over 9 billion since its launch in March 2025</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Note: The table offers only an overview. Source: Stocktwits research<h1 class="st-heading-1">Sportsbooks On Alert</h1>That’s all great, but the surge of prediction markets is also shaking up a core industry: sportsbooks. Giants like DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment, which owns FanDuel, are quietly growing uneasy and have announced plans to roll out their own prediction-market products as soon as this month or next. Flutter is building one through a partnership with CME Group, while DraftKings will launch one&nbsp;following its recent acquisition of Railbird Technologies.In recent interviews, DraftKings and Flutter management&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/draft-kings-stock-drops-premarket-on-lower-revenue-forecast-ceo-downplays-threat-from-prediction-markets/cL2vMQ9RETi">have said</a> that sportsbooks and prediction markets are two distinct offerings and, as such, would not cannibalize each other's user bases. To be sure, sportsbooks&nbsp;account for about half of their topline, with the rest coming mostly from iGaming (casino, poker, bingo, and lottery games, both online and on the apps).&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:2400/1400;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20251203_025149132_png_a50ca258de.webp" alt="koyfin_20251203_025149132.png" width="2400" height="1400"></figure>However, some recent products, like same-game parlays, strike right at the core of DraftKings’ and Flutter’s core sportbook offerings. What’s more, when Polymarket and Kalshi signed a major deal with the National Hockey League, the first major U.S. sports league to license its trademarks to prediction markets, DKNG and FLUT stocks did not take it kindly.In fact, recent results from both show weak sportsbook revenues, though that’s also due to customer-friendly results in this NFL season. Nevertheless, DraftKings tightened its annual forecast. Some analysts are&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/flutter-entertainment-faces-price-target-cuts-due-to-nfl-weakness/ch6Fdd1R3V2">concerned</a>, too. &nbsp;<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1600/1133;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Draft_Kings_sportsbook_revenue_jpg_91c79b03cd.webp" alt="DraftKings_sportsbook_revenue.jpg" width="1600" height="1133"></figure>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1600/1133;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Flutters_US_Sportsbook_revenue_jpg_c7cf47fadb.webp" alt="Flutters_US_Sportsbook_revenue.jpg" width="1600" height="1133"></figure><h1 class="st-heading-1">Wider Appeal</h1>Prediction-market platforms are forging partnerships at breakneck speed to broaden their appeal, and also offering everything from outlandish contracts on meteor strikes or nuclear detonations to more audience-friendly wagers on Oscar winners or&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ai-might-beat-trump-the-pope-and-nvidia-s-ceo-to-become-time-s-2025-person-of-the-year-polymarket/cL5eFmXREhX">Time’s Person of the Year</a>.Historically, platforms like Kalshi were focused on politics, macroeconomic events, weather, and other “non-sports” outcomes. The 2025 wave of partnerships with major sports leagues (NHL, UFC) and mainstream finance and media outlets (Google Finance, Yahoo Finance) marks a pivot — from fringe financial “bets” to broadly accepted, regulated event-trading tools across sports, entertainment, and finance."Kalshi is replacing debate, subjectivity, and talk with markets, accuracy, and truth," CEO Tarek Mansour said in a statement on Tuesday. “We have created a new way of consuming and engaging with information. It’s hard to have an opinion about the future today without thinking about Kalshi.”<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DKNG">DKNG</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FLUT">FLUT</a> shares are down 10% and 19.3% year-to-date, respectively, with their recent Stocktwits sentiment as ‘bearish.’ <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HOOD">HOOD</a> is up 227% and also had a ‘bearish’ sentiment.Editor’s note: Stocktwits and Polymarket have a partnership that provides retail investors with prediction data and insights on the Stocktwits platform.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

DraftKings Sportsbook at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Dave Zajac/Connecticut Post via Getty Images)

The Prediction Markets Rush: Polymarket, Kalshi Are Ascending Fast — And Sportsbooks DraftKings And Flutter Are On High Alert

Massive funding deals and the recent wave of partnerships with major sports leagues and mainstream finance and media outlets mark a pivot for Kalshi and Polymarket.

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Massive funding deals and the recent wave of partnerships with major sports leagues and mainstream finance and media outlets mark a pivot for Kalshi and Polymarket.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Caesars’ Las Vegas revenue declines nearly 9%, leading to below-expectation overall sales.</li><li>Las Vegas saw lower visitation, with CEO Tom Reeg calling the period a “soft summer.”</li><li>The casino operator’s net loss widens multifold.</li></ul>Caesars Entertainment Inc.’s shares dropped 7.4% in the after-market session on Tuesday, although the Stocktwits sentiment ticked higher, after the company reported third-quarter revenue below estimates and a wider loss owing to weak activity in Las Vegas.Calling it a “soft summer,” CEO Tom Reeg said price-conscious consumers skipped casinos and other activities in the U.S. gambling hub, with Caesars seeing a decline in occupancy rates.Las Vegas Losing Its Appeal?“It was a difficult summer,” Reeg said, adding that trends were improving in the fourth quarter. “That brings us back to a much healthier looking market as we look at this quarter and into 2026.”Caesars is the largest casino operator in the U.S., with properties in 16 states, and overseas resorts in the UK, Egypt, and South Africa.In the third quarter, the company’s revenue was roughly flat at $2.87 billion compared to the year-ago quarter. Analysts expected $2.89 billion. Revenue for the company’s Las Vegas business decreased by 9.8%, hurt by a broader decline in visitations to the city.Net loss in the period was $55 million, or $0.27 per share, rising multifold from $9 million, or $0.04 per share, last year. Analysts had expected a $0.02 per share loss.What Is Retail Investors' View?On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for CZR to ‘extremely bullish’ as of late Tuesday, from ‘neutral’ the previous day, with 24-hour message volume rising 4,000%.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:640/77;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_10_29_at_8_49_53_AM_png_45f5c69299.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-10-29 at 8.49.53 AM.png" width="640" height="77"><figcaption>CZR sentiment and message volume as of October 28 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>“$CZR This is way oversold,” said one user, adding that they are buying shares.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/hastrade10/message/634058400</stembedurl>Another user was less optimistic, saying that “Vegas as we all once knew it is dying on the vine” and that younger consumers are even skipping drinking altogether.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/justwatch21/message/634066051</stembedurl>Caesars Weighs In On Prediction MarketsMeanwhile, Caesars’ Reeg said the company was watching developments in prediction markets — a fast-emerging space led by Kalshi and Polymarket, and one that iGaming players such as DraftKings are preparing to enter.“We believe what's happening in prediction markets is sports gambling,” he said. “If there's a path that develops where we can participate in a way that doesn't put licenses at risk… (we) would be prepared to go down that path, but we're watching it the same as you are.”Year-to-date, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CZR">CZR stock</a> is down 34%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The exterior of Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino on February 10, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

Caesars Says Poor Uptake In Las Vegas Weighed On Q3 Results, Shares Drop 

The casino operator’s net loss widens multifold.

Shares of Flutter Entertainment rose 1.5% in extended trading on Wednesday, after the company announced a partnership with CME Group to roll out products that would let its users bet on financial market outcomes for as little as $1.The FanDuel operator would set up a joint venture with CME, America's biggest futures exchange, for the new offering, set to launch later this year. FanDuel customers in the U.S. will get access to contracts for simple yes-or-no wagers on market events, such as the S&amp;P 500 index or gold prices hitting certain levels or on upcoming readings of key economic data, such as the gross domestic product (GDP) or consumer price index (CPI).The partnership extends financial market-based betting to fantasy sports users (in the environment they are familiar with), marking a significant convergence that could reshape the online wagering industry as adoption accelerates nationwide.The development also comes as firms ramp up wagering on a wider range of events, from economic and political outcomes (Kalshi, Interactive Brokers, PredictIt) to sports, as well as trading in alternative assets such as cryptocurrencies.DraftKings, a direct competitor to Flutter, is reportedly exploring an acquisition in the prediction markets space, while Robinhood recently withdrew a product that let users bet on Super Bowl results.CME already offers small-stakes yes-no contracts tied to daily outcomes in futures markets. The company's shares rose marginally in Wednesday's extended trading."Individual investors are increasingly sophisticated and continually pursuing new financial opportunities," CME Group CEO Terry Duffy said in a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flutter.com/news-and-insights/press-releases/cme-group-and-fanduel-partner-to-develop-innovative-event-contracts-platform/">statement</a> on Wednesday.FanDuel Group CEO Amy Howe said, "We believe there is potentially a wide audience for trading event-based markets and we want to provide a platform that allows our customers to engage in this activity."On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment was 'bearish' for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FLUT">Flutter</a> and 'bullish' for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CME">CME</a>, with Flutter featuring among the top five trending tickers on the platform as of early Thursday. Flutter and CME shares are up 14% and 18%, respectively, year-to-date.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/walmart-q2-preview-analysts-expect-strong-report-as-retailers-scale-staples-stronghold-likely-offset-macro-pressures/chsSNqTRdL0">Walmart Q2 Preview: Analysts Expect Strong Report As Retailer’s Scale, Staples Stronghold Likely Offset Macro Pressures</a>

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FanDuel Parent Flutter Shares Pop On CME Group Partnership For Financial Market Betting Product  

The partnership extends financial market-based betting to fantasy sports users, marking a significant convergence that could reshape the online wagering industry as adoption accelerates nationwide.

Two key analysts bumped up their price targets on DraftKings (DKNG) on Thursday, after the online gaming company's quarterly earnings report.Shares were down 0.4% premarket on Friday.CFRA reiterated its 'Buy' rating, while raising the price target by $7 to $57, implying a 26% upside to the stock's last close."We believe DraftKings is becoming the clear leader in mobile gaming due to its industry leading technology and mobile app," the research firm said. "The company's growth continues to impress, and profitability metrics continue to improve."Jefferies, which also reiterated a 'Buy' rating, increased its price target modestly to $54 from $53. The research firm's comments were slightly more cautious than CFRA's, noting that DraftKings faces a "complex set of dynamics" including concerns around tax rates, new market launches, and structural hold.&nbsp;However, those were tempered by a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/draft-kings-stock-rises-premarket-after-strong-q2-retail-turns-more-optimistic/chrmRBQRddZ">stronger-than-expected</a> second-quarter performance and the company maintaining its full-year outlook.Rival Flutter Entertainment (FLUT), which operates FanDuel, raised its forecast for full-year profit growth on Thursday, after reporting handily beating revenue and adjusted estimates for the last quarter.Meanwhile, Cathie Wood's Ark Invest, a key technology investor, sold about $7 million worth of shares in trades made on Thursday.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for DKNG fell a few notches but remained in the 'extremely bullish' zone as of early Friday.A user said it expects a major acquisition by DraftKings in the near future, noting that "The Golden Nugget and Simplebet acquisition announcements both occurred in.. August. (2022 and 2024, respectively)."Stocktwits&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/draft-kings-stock-rises-premarket-after-strong-q2-retail-turns-more-optimistic/chrmRBQRddZ">reported</a> that DraftKings is exploring targets in the market prediction space and has recently held talks with the New York-based Railbird Exchange.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

‘Clear Leader In Mobile Gaming:’ DraftKings Sees Price Target Hikes After Strong Q2 Report

DraftKings maintained its 2025 outlook, while rival Flutter, which operates FanDuel, bumped its full-year profit view.

DraftKings Sees Price Target Hikes After Strong Q2 Report

DraftKings maintained its 2025 outlook, while rival Flutter, which operates FanDuel, bumped its full-year profit view.


Caesars Entertainment (CZR) posted an unexpected loss on Tuesday and offered a cautious outlook on the summer casino season, pushing its shares down more than 2% in after-hours trading.The company reported $0.39 per share adjusted loss in the second quarter, compared to a $0.06 per share profit expected by analysts surveyed by FactSet. Revenue rose 3% to $2.91 billion, beating expectations of $2.86 billion.Topline growth was supported by gains in he company's small but growing digital business, where sales rose over 24%. Net revenue from its core business in Las Vegas was down 3.7%"Our Caesars Digital segment posted one of its strongest quarters ever, as momentum continues to build toward the financial goals that we originally laid out in 2021," CEO Tom Reeg said in a statement."In Las Vegas, we posted solid gaming results in the face of softer market demand in our hospitality verticals."Reeg projected a "soft summer in Vegas," anticipating third-quarter performance to mirror Q2 results, with stronger business momentum likely to pick up starting in the fourth quarter.Management highlighted that its strategic initiatives, including the push towards digital gameplay, will drive gains.Caesars&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/caesars-brings-vegas-style-online-casino-to-michigan-with-third-live-dealer-studio/ch8fyMjR5Fc">recently opened</a> its third live-dealer online casino studio in the U.S., a new concept for live streaming blackjack and roulette to subscribers’ phones and computers.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for Caesars shifted to 'extremely bullish' as of early Wednesday, from 'bullish' the previous day. Message volume surged 650% in the last 24-hour period.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1452/154;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_07_30_at_10_35_14_AM_png_77558c550a.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-07-30 at 10.35.14 AM.png" width="1452" height="154"><figcaption>CZR sentiment and message volume as of July 30 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CZR">CZR stock</a> is down nearly 15% year-to-date, compared to the 8.4% gain in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY), which tracks S&amp;P 500 stocks.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-denies-role-in-colbert-s-cbs-exit-renews-attacks-on-kimmel-and-fallon-who-will-go-first/choQ83FR5yH">Trump Denies Role In Colbert’s CBS Exit, Renews Attacks On Kimmel And Fallon: ‘Who Will Go First?</a>

Caesars Stock Slides After-Hours On Surprise Q2 Loss, Cautious Forecast

CEO Tom Reeg projected a "soft summer in Vegas," anticipating third-quarter performance to mirror Q2 results.

Research firm Benchmark raised its price target on DraftKings (DKNG) on Tuesday, citing the gambling company's&nbsp;rumored deal talks with prediction market platform Railbird Exchange.Benchmark raised its price target to $50 from $45, signaling a 15% upside&nbsp;from Tuesday’s close, and maintained its&nbsp;'Buy'&nbsp;rating, according to the investor note summary on The Fly.Sports&nbsp;media outlet&nbsp;Front Office Sports&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://frontofficesports.com/draftkings-railbird-exchange-prediction-markets/">reported</a> on Monday, citing a source, that DraftKings is in talks to buy Railbird, a federally licensed prediction market platform that received approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) earlier this year.The report did not mention the financial terms of the deal.DraftKings told the publication in a statement that, although it would not comment on any deal talks, it "continues to monitor developments related to prediction markets as an emerging product."Railbird enables users to bet on real-world outcomes across various sports, politics, and macro events, and is legally accessible in states such as California and Texas, where online sports betting remains prohibited.Benchmark views this potential acquisition as "a very positive development," particularly following DraftKings' previous withdrawal of its application for a federal license.Railbird's license provides a high-margin, scalable entry point into underpenetrated states while avoiding state gaming and federal excise taxes, Benchmark said.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment held in the 'bullish' zone, unchanged from the previous day, and the message volume was 'high.'&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DKNG">DKNG shares</a> are up 17.6% year-to-date.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_07_16_at_8_35_53_AM_png_b77a9e5982.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-07-16 at 8.35.53 AM.png"></figure>The discussions come amid&nbsp;a widespread industry&nbsp;view&nbsp;that sportsbooks and prediction markets will become intertwined in the coming months, according to the Front Office Sports report. DraftKings previously applied for a federal license to operate a prediction market, but withdrew the application in April.DraftKings’ competitor FanDuel, operated by Flutter Entertainment (FLUT), is also&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://frontofficesports.com/fanduel-kalshi-have-discussed-a-deal/">reportedly eyeing a partnership</a> with Kalshi, a key player in the sports prediction market.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, the logo of DraftKings Inc. is displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

DraftKings' Rumored Acquisition Talks With Prediction Market Platform Railbird 'A Very Positive Development': Benchmark

DraftKings has not commented on the deal talks, but has admitted to closely eyeing developments in the prediction market.

Caesars Entertainment (CZR) on Monday opened its third branded live dealer online casino studio, this time in Michigan. Developed in partnership with Evolution, the studio offers a live-streamed casino experience to Caesars' online subscribers in the state."The studio design takes inspiration from our flagship destination, Caesars Palace, to authentically recreate the atmosphere of Las Vegas for online players," Matthew Sunderland, senior vice president and chief iGaming officer at Caesars Digital, said in a statement.The studio includes five blackjack tables, one roulette table, and a baccarat table. Players can join from their phone or computer and engage with live dealers in real-time, placing bets, making decisions, and chatting through an online interface.The latest studio comes after the launch of Caesars' casino studios in Pennsylvania and New Jersey earlier this year.The experience is available to Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino, and Caesars Sportsbook &amp; Casino, which are available for download for 21-year-old and older users in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ontario, and West Virginia.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for the company remained 'neutral,' unchanged from a month ago.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CZR">CZR stock</a> is down 8.4% year-to-date.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1276/128;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_07_15_at_2_14_31_PM_png_75f188b191.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-07-15 at 2.14.31 PM.png" width="1276" height="128"><figcaption>CZR sentiment and message volume as of July 15 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The expansion comes amid a strong run for the casino industry. U.S. casinos and iGaming have grown steadily this year, fueled by a surge in digital offerings, including sports betting, and a rebound in Las Vegas travel.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/marriott-cfo-leeny-oberg-to-retire-next-year-hotel-chain-taps-insiders-for-replacement-amid-trump-era-uncertainty/ch8fUmGR5FG">Marriott CFO Leeny Oberg To Retire Next Year: Hotel Chain Taps Insiders For Replacement Amid Trump-Era Uncertainty</a>

A roulette wheel in a Sydney casino. (Photo by Fairfax Media via Getty Images via Getty Images)

Caesars Brings Vegas-Style Online Casino To Michigan With Third Live Dealer Studio

Caesars Entertainment (CZR) on Monday opened its third branded live dealer online casino studio, this time in Michigan. The studio includes five blackjack tables, one roulette table, and a baccarat table.

The new studio gives players real-time access to live casino games from both mobile devices and desktops.

Super Group (SGHC) on Tuesday lifted its full-year outlook and announced that it will exit its U.S. iGaming operations. Shares ended nearly unchanged, while the view of retail investors remained very optimistic.The&nbsp;digital gaming company now expects fiscal 2025 revenue to exceed $2 billion, compared with the previously anticipated $1.93 billion. It expects the projected adjusted EBITDA to exceed $480 million, up from&nbsp;a prior projection of $457 million.The raise was after strong trends in the ongoing second quarter, driven by "strong sports results, improvements in pricing models... [and] record deposit levels," the company said.Super Group&nbsp;operates brands such as Betway and Spin in over 20 countries.The company stated that its decision to exit the U.S. sports betting and online casino businesses was made following a review of its global priorities, the evolving regulatory landscape, and the U.S. unit's financial performance.The company said it would incur a one-time restructuring cost of $30 million to $40 million.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for the company held in the 'extremely bullish' territory, unchanged from a month ago.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:610/79;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_07_09_at_2_37_57_PM_png_6f0c258e90.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-07-09 at 2.37.57 PM.png" width="610" height="79"><figcaption>SGHC sentiment and message volume as of July 9 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SGHC">Super Group shares</a> are up 81% year-to-date.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Super Group Raises 2025 Outlook On Strong Sports Betting Trends: Retail Very Optimistic

The company announced its exit from U.S. iGaming operations following a strategic review.

Gamblers are raising alarm over a tax provision for the industry in President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which passed the Senate vote on Tuesday, according to a Bloomberg report.The mega bill states that gamblers would only be able to deduct 90% of their losses when calculating their net income for tax purposes. The current law allows the deduction of the entirety of their losses, up to the amount of their gambling winnings.Pro poker player Phil Galfond <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PhilGalfond/status/1940144127657877591">raised concern</a> on social media site X and hit back, saying, "You get taxed on more than you earned from gambling, even if you netted $0 (or less!)"The sector has gained popularity in the U.S. recently, drawing professionals as well as newcomers, fueled by the rise of online platforms such as FanDuel, DraftKings (DKNG), and Kalshi.The industry clocked $72 billion in U.S. commercial gaming revenue in 2024, according to the American Gaming Association.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment was 'neutral' for DraftKings and 'bullish' for Sports Betting &amp; iGaming ETF (BETZ), which tracks gambling stocks.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BETZ">BETZ</a> has gained a mere 0.6% in the first six months of 2025 after climbing 24.6% last year,&nbsp;while <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DKNG">DKNG shares</a> have lost&nbsp;3.6%.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:570/60;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_07_03_at_8_58_34_AM_png_a83622ada1.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-07-03 at 8.58.34 AM.png" width="570" height="60"><figcaption>DKNG sentiment and message volume as of July 2 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:569/62;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_07_03_at_8_57_55_AM_png_91d614635f.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-07-03 at 8.57.55 AM.png" width="569" height="62"><figcaption>BETZ sentiment and message volume as of July 2 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Zachary Zimbile, an account with experience in gambling regulations, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-02/one-big-beautiful-bill-gamblers-raise-alarm-over-1-1-billion-tax-hike">told</a> Bloomberg that many of his clients were concerned about the provision. "If you add a 10% penalty, it's going to eat into a lot of their profit," he said.Representative Dina Titus, a Democrat who represents the Las Vegas area, has vowed to take up the issue as it would have a "big impact" on the betting industry.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Taxed Even When You Lose? Gamblers Cry Foul Over Provision In Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

The industry has gained popularity in the U.S. recently, attracting professionals as well as newcomers, driven by the rise of online platforms such as FanDuel, DraftKings (DKNG), and Kalshi.

U.S. casino stocks rallied on Tuesday after Macau, one of the biggest casino hubs in the world, reported strong business for June.Shares of Wynn Resorts (WYNN) and Las Vegas Sands (LVS) rose nearly 9%, and those of MGM Resorts International (MGM) ended 7.3% higher. All three were among the top-performing S&amp;P 500 stocks on Tuesday.The Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau reported that casino revenue rose 19% to 21.06 billion Macanese patacas (MOP), equivalent to approximately $2.61 billion, last month.That's higher than the 5% increase in May and the 1.7% gain in April.According to a MarketWatch report, Citi analysts said that business boomed in the final eight days, likely due to a series of concerts by Cantopop singer Jacky Cheung.The strong June print is "another testimony to players' passion about gaming despite the geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty," according to Citi.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for Wynn shifted to 'bullish' from 'neutral', and MGM Resorts shifted to 'neutral from 'bullish’. The sentiment for Las Vegas Sands&nbsp;remained in 'neutral' territory.Wynn, Las Vegas Sands, and MGM Resorts derive a significant share of their overall business from Macau, making them also closely tied to the performance of the Chinese economy.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/WYNN">WYNN shares</a> are up 18.3% year-to-date, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LVS">LVS stock</a> is down 7.7%.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MGM">MGM shares</a> are up 6.5%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Wynn, Las Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts Jump After Macau Reports Strong Casino Numbers For June  

The Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau reported that casino revenue rose 19% to 21.06 billion Macanese patacas (MOP), equivalent to approximately $2.61 billion, last month.

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