Entain faces potential removal from FTSE 100 index

Entain faces a potential removal from the FTSE 100 index, likely moving to the FTSE 250 following its next quarterly review by FTSE Russell. This possibility stems from a sustained decline in the company's market capitalization.

As of late August 2026, Entain's shares are trading at approximately 530 pence, roughly 42% below its 52-week high of 916 pence. The stock has seen a decline of nearly 30% since the beginning of 2026. Analysts have identified Entain and the construction firm Persimmon as the companies with the highest probability of exiting the primary London Stock Exchange index.

The valuation decline occurs amid increasing fiscal pressure on the gambling sector in the United Kingdom and Europe. In the UK, the Remote Gaming Duty rose from 21% to 40% in April 2026, with the General Betting Duty expected to increase from 15% to 25% in April 2027. Similar regulatory and tax tightening has been observed in markets including the Netherlands, France, and Germany.