M&A / Business

    Flutter Entertainment cuts 2026 outlook after $1.15B Q3 loss, plans $500M in cost savings

    Flutter Entertainment cuts 2026 outlook after $1.15B Q3 loss, plans $500M in cost savings

    Flutter Entertainment has revised its full-year 2026 outlook downward after posting a $1.15 billion net loss in the third quarter, citing adverse sports results and regulatory restrictions in Brazil. The company trimmed its annual revenue midpoint to $17.61 billion and adjusted EBITDA forecast to $2.49 billion. To offset the downturn, the operator plans to execute $500 million in cost-saving measures.

    Light & Wonder’s premium installed base grows for 25th consecutive quarter

    Light & Wonder reported Q3 2026 revenue of $824m, marking a 2% year-on-year decrease, while net income increased 17% to $133m. The group's Gaming division generated $554m, down 1% as declines in systems and table-products revenue were partially offset by other verticals. Despite the revenue dip, the company expanded its premium installed base for the 25th consecutive quarter.

    CIRSA Q3 revenue rises 12% as casino division expands footprint

    CIRSA reported a 12% increase in Q3 revenue alongside an expanding footprint in its casino division. Operating profit rose 6.8% for the period, marking the company's 73rd consecutive quarter of growth, or up 11.1% to €203m when adjusted for costs tied to its proposed merger with Lottomatica. Across the first nine months of 2026, the Spain-based gaming group saw total revenue advance 10%.

    Gaming and Leisure Properties advances $800m casino development programme

    Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) is advancing its US casino real estate portfolio, with development spending projected to reach $800m in 2026. The real estate investment trust highlighted that several major capital investments contributed to its latest third-quarter financial results. The company continues to deploy capital across its land and building assets leased to third-party gaming operators.

    France clears Betclic owner’s acquisition of JOA

    France’s Autorité de la concurrence has granted unconditional clearance for Banijay Gaming to acquire exclusive control of JOA Group. The transaction incorporates JOA’s network of 33 domestic land-based casinos and hospitality venues under the ownership of the Betclic parent company. Regulators noted the approval establishes a unified gaming group with significant cross-channel operations across both online gambling and retail sectors.