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Hedge Funds Bet Big Against Gambling Giants
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Hedge Funds Bet Big Against Gambling Giants

Short sellers have targeted some of the biggest names in the gambling industry as hedge funds continue to bet against gambling stocks.

Short sellers have targeted some of the biggest names in the gambling industry as hedge funds continue to bet against gambling stocks.

Data from S3 Partners reveals that traders betting on falling share prices have made around $2.3 billion in profits in 2026 alone. A significant portion of these gains came from positions taken against Flutter Entertainment and other major players in the sector.

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