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Flutter secures 100% ownership of FanDuel through new agreement with Boyd
NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT; LSE: FLTR) (“Flutter”) the world’s leading online sports betting and iGaming operator today announces the extension of its long-term strategic partnership with Boyd Gaming Corporation (“Boyd”) to 2038 and the buyout of Boyd’s 5% stake in FanDuel Group (“FanDuel”), together “the Agreement”. Under the terms of the Agreement, Flutter will pay Boyd approximately $1.755bn1 to acquire Boyd’s 5% stake2 in FanDuel and to revi
About this update from Boyd Gaming Corporation
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