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ETF Upside

Sports Betting Looks for a Parlay Into Funds

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Rex Shares, Volatility Shares, LeagueShares and others have filed for suites of ETFs tied to performances of baseball and hockey teams.

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Media & Entertainment

NFL Kickoff Heats Up Prediction Market Rivalry

Prediction markets are expected to rake in about as much green as traditional sportsbooks this year, according to a Citizens note.

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Advisor Upside

How Advisors Can Help Clients Scratch the Sports Betting Itch Without Blowing Up Financial Plans

A quarter of Gen Z said they view sports betting as part of their long-term plan, and more than half have reallocated funds meant for investments into sports bets.

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ETF Upside

The House Always Wins. Event Contract ETFs Gamble on Longer Odds

A proposed “event contracts” ETF would turn sports gambling into a diversified portfolio play if regulators sign off.

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Media & Entertainment

Amid World Cup Mania, FanDuel Parent Drops Dual Listing

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Flutter told Barron’s last week that it expects to manage 100,000 bets per minute at peak times during the World Cup.

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Media & Entertainment

Prediction Markets Fuel Gambling Gold Rush

Prediction markets may prove to be an even more lucrative opportunity than sports betting as Americans’ interest in wagers grows.

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