TLDR Five casino stocks — DraftKings, MGM, PENN, Caesars, and Las Vegas Sands — are drawing investor attention in early 2026 DraftKings analysts see around 30% upside potential following its prediction markets launch MGM posted record revenue of $17.2 billion in 2024, up 7% year-over-year PENN ended its ESPN Bet partnership in November 2025 after poor results and is rebranding under theScore Bet Las Vegas Sands shut down its digital gaming arm in October 2025 to refocus on Macau and Singapore
Five casino stocks are drawing investor attention heading into 2026, based on trading volume data and recent analyst coverage.
DraftKings went public through a SPAC in 2020. It is the only pure-play online gambling company among major casino stocks, holding about 34% of the U.S. online sports betting market. FanDuel leads with 44%.
DraftKings Inc., DKNG
Revenue jumped 30% in 2024 to $4.77 billion, but DraftKings is still unprofitable. Its operating loss narrowed to $609 million. The company reached 3.6 million monthly unique payers as of Q3 2025.
Analysts are watching roughly 30% upside potential following DraftKings’ launch of prediction markets. User growth was flat as of the most recent quarter.
MGM owns some of the most well-known resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, including the Bellagio and MGM Grand. It also holds 56% stakes in two Macau casinos.
MGM Resorts International, MGM
MGM posted record revenue of $17.2 billion in 2024, up 7% year-over-year. Macau revenue grew 28% to $4 billion following the removal of COVID restrictions.
BetMGM and Online Betting Progress
Its online joint venture, BetMGM, is now EBITDA-profitable. BetMGM is on track for $2.75 billion in revenue and $200 million in EBITDA in 2025.
PENN operates 44 properties across 20 states. The company acquired Barstool Sports and