Considering investing in gambling stocks? While the best gambling stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some gambling stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the betting sector. Keep reading to learn more about gambling stocks and how to start investing.
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the betting industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.
| Best stock | 1-year return | Market cap | Exchange | Volume | Buy on Qtrade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings (DKNG.US) | -39.64% | $13.7 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 15,471,075 | |
| Penn National Gaming (PENN.US) | -42.24% | $1.9 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 7,382,431 | |
| MGM Resorts International (MGM.US) | 4.95% | $9.3 billion (USD) | NYSE | 10,483,707 | |
| Las Vegas Sands (LVS.US) | 33.26% | $36.2 billion (USD) | NYSE | 5,666,636 | |
| Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD.US) | 8.31% | $6.8 billion (USD) | NYSE | 1,128,947 | |
| Ballys (BALY.US) | -9.69% | $751.2 million (USD) | NYSE | 75,284 | |
| Wynn Resorts (WYNN.US) | 40.48% | $11.4 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 1,506,548 | |
| Sportradar Group (SRAD.US) | -21.32% | $5.4 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 4,464,909 | |
| Gaming-and-Leisure Properties (GLPI.US) | -7.60% | $12.6 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 2,296,490 |
The betting industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering gambling stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.
Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.
A lot of factors go into picking the best gambling stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong gambling stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.
That said, we rounded up this list of popular gambling stocks in or related to the betting industry to help narrow down your options:
Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some gambling stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.
We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each gambling stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.
DraftKings Inc. operates as a digital sports entertainment and gaming company in the United States and internationally. It provides online sports betting, daily fantasy sports, media, digital lottery courier, media, and other products, as well as retails sportsbooks.
| Closing stock price | $25.52 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $13.7 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $2.4 billion |
| Profit margin | -4.90% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $5.5 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -$0.50 |
| 52-week stock price range | $26.23 – $53.61 |
PENN Entertainment, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. The company operates through five segments: Northeast, South, West, Midwest, and Interactive.
| Closing stock price | $12.39 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $1.9 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $2.7 billion |
| Profit margin | -13.24% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $6.8 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -$6.08 |
| 52-week stock price range | $12.67 – $23.08 |
MGM Resorts International, through its subsidiaries, operates as a gaming and entertainment company in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Las Vegas Strip Resorts, Regional Operations, MGM China, and MGM Digital. It operates casino resorts that offer gaming, hotel, convention, dining, entertainment, retail, and other resort amenities, as well as online/digital games through its online platforms.
| Closing stock price | $36.28 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $9.3 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $7.7 billion |
| Profit margin | 0.40% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $17.3 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $0.20 |
| 52-week stock price range | $25.30 – $41.32 |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. , together with its subsidiaries, owns, develops, and operates integrated resorts in Macao and Singapore. The company owns and operates The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, The Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, and The Sands Macao in Macao, the People's Republic of China; and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
| Closing stock price | $56.94 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $36.2 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $5.2 billion |
| Profit margin | 12.50% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $13 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $2.35 |
| 52-week stock price range | $29.72 – $70.45 |
Boyd Gaming Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a multi-jurisdictional gaming company in the United States and Canada. It operates through Las Vegas Locals, Downtown Las Vegas, Midwest & South, and Online segments. The company owns and operates casinos; Boyd Interactive, an online casino gaming business; and a travel agency.
| Closing stock price | $83.64 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $6.8 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $2.5 billion |
| Profit margin | 46.02% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $4.1 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $22.47 |
| 52-week stock price range | $58.55 – $89.96 |
Bally's Corporation is a fast-growing national brand with 20 casinos internationally including 1 retail casino in Newcastle, UK, 11 states across the US, along with a golf course in New York and a horse racetrack in Colorado and holds OSB licenses in 13 jurisdictions in North America. It also owns Bally Bet, a first-in-class sports betting platform, Bally Casino, a growing iCasino platform, Bally International Interactive division (formerly Gamesys Group), a leading global interactive gaming operator, and a significant economic stake in Intralot S. A.
| Closing stock price | $14.45 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $751.2 million |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $1.4 billion |
| Profit margin | -17.41% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $2.5 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -$15.96 |
| 52-week stock price range | $8.46 – $20.74 |
Wynn Resorts, Limited designs, develops, and operates integrated resorts. It operates through four segments: Wynn Palace, Wynn Macau, Las Vegas Operations, and Encore Boston Harbor. The Wynn Palace segment operates private gaming salons and sky casinos; a luxury hotel tower with suites, and villas, including a health club, spa, salon, and pool; food and beverage outlets; retail space; meeting and convention space; and performance lake and floral displays.
| Closing stock price | $113.20 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $11.4 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $4.9 billion |
| Profit margin | 7.09% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $7.1 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $4.51 |
| 52-week stock price range | $64.80 – $134.72 |
Sportradar Group AG, together with its subsidiaries, provides sports data services for the sports betting and media industries in Switzerland, the United States, North America, Africa, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company offers betting technology and solutions, including betting and gaming content; real-time sports data points; pre-match and live odds services; streaming and betting engagement services; iGaming, which includes virtual soccer, horse and dog racing, basketball, tennis, baseball, and cricket; managed betting and trading services; and sports betting and gaming platform. It also provides sports content, technology, and services that include marketing services; sports media services comprising data, content and solutions for broadcasters, publishers, rights-holders, and technology companies; integrity services, including monitoring, intelligence, education, consultancy, rights protection, and regulatory solutions; and sports performance solutions for competition management, official data generation, automated content distribution and performance analysis, which include video and analytics, and coaching and scouting products.
| Closing stock price | $17.05 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $5.4 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $309.2 million |
| Profit margin | 7.72% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.2 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $0.34 |
| 52-week stock price range | $17.64 – $32.22 |
GLPI is engaged in the business of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in triple-net lease arrangements, pursuant to which the tenant is responsible for all facility maintenance, insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties and all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties. . .
| Closing stock price | $45.35 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $12.6 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $1.5 billion |
| Profit margin | 49.14% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.6 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $2.79 |
| 52-week stock price range | $41.17 – $48.87 |
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