FDJ United has revised its 2026 financial targets downward following an 8.1% year-on-year drop in third-quarter revenue to €794 million. The decline was driven by fewer high-value lottery jackpots, increased sports betting payouts, softened retail footfall, and rising tax burdens.
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MGM Resorts' LeoVegas-led international digital division narrowed its third-quarter loss to $4 million, approaching break-even behind strong performance in Spain, the Netherlands, and the UK. However, the segment's revenue growth decelerated sharply to 6% compared to the prior quarter. The slowdown comes as operators across the UK and Europe navigate an environment of rising tax burdens.
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