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12 Jul 2026, 12:15 UTC · 3h ago
Why "Big Short" Investor Michael Burry Sees Upside in Beaten-Down Sportbook Stocks
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12 Jul 2026, 12:15 UTC · 3h ago
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Michael Burry has taken long positions in DraftKings (approx. $26/share) and Flutter Entertainment (approx. $107/share). — High-profile investor conviction in beaten-down stocks often triggers momentum buying and signals a potential bottom to other investors.
+0.60Burry asserts that prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket will eventually be subsumed by government regulation and taxation, reducing their competitive threat to sportsbooks. — If the primary driver of the sector's decline (competition from prediction markets) is neutralized by law, the fundamental bear case for DKNG and FLUT weakens.
+0.40Wall Street analysts maintain significant price targets above current levels, with a consensus target of $34.30 for DraftKings and $178.83 for Flutter. — Broad analyst alignment with Burry's bullish view suggests a strong fundamental disconnect between current price and perceived value.
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Michael Burry has taken a larger position here than in DKNG, and analysts see a high potential upside of 60%.
Renowned investor Michael Burry and Wall Street analysts view the stock as undervalued with significant upside potential.
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