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Fanatics valued at $31 billion after funding round

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Fanatics is currently valued at $31 billion after raising $700 million in its latest funding round. The sports gear powerhouse plans to use the capital it has raised to move into sports gambling, perhaps through an acquisition. Fanatics is expected to generate around $8 billion in sales next year.

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