Are you ready to bet on some football? Gambling stocks hope to get an NFL boost
CNN
Some would argue that Wall Street is just one big casino. And for investors wagering on gambling stocks, it's been a big losing bet so far this year.
Shares of sports betting giant DraftKings are down about 35% in 2022. UK-based Flutter Entertainment (PDYPF), which owns DraftKings rival FanDuel, has fallen 20%.
Most of the major casino companies are also struggling.
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