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Michael Burry bets on sportsbooks DraftKings and Flutter, sees prediction markets curbed by regulation
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Investor Michael Burry disclosed positions in sportsbook operators DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment, according to a filing. Burry stated that he expects regulators to impose restrictions on prediction markets, citing competitive pressure on traditional sportsbooks. The prediction markets sector has expanded rapidly in recent years, with platforms like Polymarket and others gaining user traction. Burry's statement reflects a view that regulatory action could benefit established sportsbook operators by limiting competition from newer prediction market platforms.
