We recently compiled a list of the 10 Hottest Gambling Stocks Of 2025 So Far. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Super Group (SGHC) Limited (NYSE:SGHC) stands against the other hottest gambling stocks.
The battle for betting supremacy is heating up in the US. As one streaming giant makes its move to acquire NFL streaming rights, another is gearing up to be the biggest bookmaker in the country. Sports betting is beginning to shape up as a major revenue generator in the country. Just 7 years ago, the betting volume in the country stood at $400 million. In 2024, a whopping $14.2 billion was spent on sports betting! People have taken a liking to enhance the thrill and excitement of live sports viewing and many companies are taking full advantage of that.
This rise in the use of bets to enhance the viewing experience is an attractive investment opportunity for investors. The gambling sector consists of many small caps that could skyrocket as the industry strengthens its foothold in the country. At the same time, there is a regulatory hurdle that the country still has to cross before putting money in gambling or casino stocks can be considered ‘investment’ in its purest form.
Amid these risks and opportunities, people are bravely backing some companies to become major players in the industry. Some of these stocks are comfortably outperforming the broader market, a trend that is likely to continue in 2025. We therefore decided to look at the stocks that are dominating the sector so far in 2025.
To come up with our list of the 10 hottest gambling stocks of 2025 so far, we only considered stocks with a market cap of at least $100 million that were outperforming the S&P 500.
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Super Group (SGHC) Limited (NYSE:SGHC)
Super Group (SGHC) Limited (NYSE:SGHC) is the owner of Spin, an online casino platform, and Betway, an online sports betting brand. Its stock is up 33.71% so far this year, outperforming the S&P 500’s 4.19% YTD returns.
Late last month, the company announced that it expected a record ex-US Q4 revenue, easily surpassing the full-year ex-US guidance. This surge in revenue after the company exited from the US has increased investor confidence in the management. Analysts at Canaccord Genuity upgraded the stock as a result, increasing their price target to $10 from $5. They also raised the fiscal 2025 revenue and profitability estimates confident of the company’s operations in Africa, Canada, and Europe.
Super Group (SGHC) Limited (NYSE:SGHC) has been paying dividends for the last two quarters and has a forward dividend yield of 1.2%, giving investors the much-needed safety of consistent income provided it can continue sharing future profits with the shareholders.
Overall SGHC ranks 3rd on our list of the hottest gambling stocks of 2025 so far. While we acknowledge the potential of SGHC as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is as promising as SGHC but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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