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    Australia powers Entain H1 growth as David and Snape double down on CEE exit

    Australia powers Entain H1 growth as David and Snape double down on CEE exit

    Entain's H1 growth was significantly driven by its Australian operations, while CEO Stella David and Michael Snape emphasized the strategic decision to exit the Central and Eastern European (CEE) market. This exit aims to de-lever the company and return capital to shareholders, indicating a major financial restructuring and strategic focus shift.

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