# Entain potential FTSE 100 index removal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/entain-potential-ftse-100-index-removal
> Updated: 2026-08-31T15:14:50.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Entain faces potential removal from the FTSE 100 index during an upcoming quarterly review by FTSE Russell. This possible relegation follows a sustained decline in the company’s market capitalization, with shares trading approximately 42% below their 52-week high.

The company’s financial pressure is linked to increasing fiscal regulations within the gambling sector. In the United Kingdom, the Remote Gaming Duty rose from 21% to 40% in April 2026, and a General Betting Duty is expected to increase from 15% to 25% in April 2027. Entain anticipates these tax changes could reduce annual earnings by as much as £150 million. Similar regulatory tightening has been noted in other European markets, including France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: FTSE 100: Entain, Persimmon, and Aston Martin face potential relegation

Entain, Persimmon, and Aston Martin face potential FTSE 100 relegation due to tax hikes and market pressures, while spirits maker Diageo continues to struggle with declining share value.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ftse-100-entain-persimmon-and-aston-martin-face-potential-relegation

### 2026-08-28: Entain faces potential removal from FTSE 100 index

Entain may be demoted from the FTSE 100 to the FTSE 250 due to declining market capitalization and rising tax pressures on the gambling sector in the UK and Europe.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/entain-faces-potential-removal-from-ftse-100-index

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