Playtech has raised its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to over €300m, driven primarily by the rollout of its US product with Hard Rock Digital. However, the supplier cautioned that performance in 2027 will soften due to headwinds including increased UK online casino duties, the shutdown of Brazil's betting market, and heightened competition in the US.
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Codere Online reported a 31% year-on-year increase in third-quarter revenue to €62.6 million ($69.2 million), driven primarily by strong performance in Mexico. Adjusted EBITDA rose 45% to €4.2 million, with net income reaching €5.5 million. Chief Executive Aviv Sher maintained the company's full-year outlook despite regulatory changes and foreign exchange headwinds.
Aristocrat Leisure Limited reported a 13% increase in normalized earnings per share before amortization (EPSA) in constant currency for the 2025/2026 financial year ended September 30, 2026. The Australian gaming company generated normalized net profit after tax and amortization (NPATA) of A$1.58 billion. During the period, Aristocrat returned approximately A$1.9 billion ($1.29 billion) to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.
High Roller Technologies subsidiary ROLR FCM LLC has signed a commercial agreement with ProphetX to offer access to its federally regulated prediction markets exchange. The integration will feature a ROLR-branded interface allowing eligible customers to trade contracts on sports outcomes and individual player performances.
Genting Singapore reported a 22% decline in third-quarter revenue to SG$566.1m, with adjusted EBITDA falling to SG$161.8m. The operator attributed the downturn to softer premium gaming activity, reflecting broader regional market trends. Overall profit also declined during the three-month period ending September 30, 2026.
Canadian operator Highfield Investment Group has announced plans to launch Spire Casino venues at two recently acquired and renamed racetracks in Alberta. The gaming facilities will be developed at Chinook Downs Racetrack in Calgary and Northern Mile Racetrack in Edmonton. The move follows Highfield's acquisition of the racing and gaming operations of Century Downs in October.