Bally's Intralot reported a significant increase in Q1 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA, nearly tripling its revenue to €268.1m due to the acquisition of Bally's International Interactive. Despite this strong financial performance, the company's debt continues to approach the €2 billion mark.
Banijay Group, parent company of Betclic and soon Tipico, reported a 9% rise in Q1 2026 revenue to €1.15bn, with betting revenue reaching €326m. This growth indicates the company is on track for its expansion goals in Western European betting and media markets, ahead of the Tipico integration.
GR8_TECH emphasizes the importance of versatility and strong partnerships for iGaming operators looking to succeed in the rapidly growing Latin American market. The region presents significant opportunities due to its expanding economies and increased internet penetration.
Bally's Corp. reported a significant 28.3% year-over-year revenue increase to $755.7 million in its first quarter, driven by growth across its divisions, including casino resorts, Bally's Intralot, and US iGaming. The acquisition of Queen properties also contributed to this substantial rise.
Despite recent turbulence, including the departure of FanDuel CEO Amy Howe and stagnant FanDuel sportsbook revenues, analysts remain bullish on Flutter Entertainment. The company reported a 17% increase in corporate revenues to $4.3bn in Q1 2026, up from $3.66bn in Q1 2025.
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing in Illinois has invested nearly $3 million and hired 35 new employees to launch live table games, marking a significant expansion for the 'racino'. This move diversifies its offerings and increases its competitive position in the state.
Gaming stocks continue to underperform the broader market, with the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF experiencing a decline last week while the S&P 500 remained flat. This trend indicates a persistent lack of investor confidence in the sector despite wider market stability.
Hacksaw Gaming has partnered with Swiss Casinos, Switzerland's largest casino group, to integrate its slot portfolio into swisscasinos.ch. This deal expands Hacksaw's reach within the Swiss online gambling market and enhances Swiss Casinos' game offerings.
Today marks the deadline for Bally's Intralot to submit a formal offer for the LSE-listed gambling business, Evoke, which owns brands like William Hill and 888. Talks between the two companies regarding a potential acquisition at 50p per share were confirmed on April 20th.
Bragg Gaming Group has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Drayton International, a gaming technology and content platform. This acquisition will add over 100 developed titles from five studios and proprietary game mechanics to Bragg's portfolio, accelerating its 'games-first' strategy.
A temporary casino facility is set to open near Houston, Texas, this summer, preceding the state's first permanent casino resort. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe has secured federal approval to develop this Indian gaming casino on off-reservation land.
Codere Online CEO Aviv Sher highlighted the company's strategy of focusing on disciplined returns within its core markets, asserting that this approach, while often underestimated, delivers consistent growth without needing to expand into new territories. This reflects a deliberate shift towards maximizing profitability and market share in established regions rather than pursuing widespread geographical expansion.
Gambling.com Group has downgraded its full-year 2026 financial guidance following a flat first-quarter revenue performance of $40.4 million, which saw significant declines in profitability. This indicates a challenging start to the year for the affiliate and sports data firm.
Okada Manila experienced a 16% year-on-year decline in casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) for Q1 2026, totaling $108 million. In response to this decline, attributed partly to rising fuel costs affecting in-person gaming, the integrated resort plans to intensify its focus on online gaming services.
Bragg Gaming has acquired Drayton, which will significantly expand its presence in the US iGaming market. As part of the acquisition, Matt Davey will join Bragg's board as non-executive chairman.
Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) has successfully completed the integration and customer transition of VizExplorer onto its QCI Enterprise Platform, less than a year after acquiring VizExplorer in July 2023. This milestone unifies operations and customers under a single AI-driven operational intelligence platform for the gaming and hospitality industries.
Groupe Partouche has opened a new €100 million casino club in Paris, the Partouche Casino Club, located near the Arc de Triomphe. The expansive 8,500 sqm venue features 80 gaming tables across 5,000 sqm dedicated to gaming.
Lotte Tour Development, a casino operator in Jeju, South Korea, announced record-breaking Q1 operating profits of nearly $105 million, a 2.5x year-on-year increase. This surge in profits is attributed to a significant influx of Asian gamblers to the island province. The positive financial news led to a 7% increase in the company's share price.
Zitro has expanded its U.S. presence by entering the Pennsylvania market with its first installation at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. This marks a significant step in the company's strategy to grow within regulated American jurisdictions.
Betting operator Stake has launched in Mexico, citing the country's strong sports culture and digital growth as key motivators. This expansion marks a significant step in Stake's broader strategy to increase its presence across the Latin American iGaming market.
Catena Media's Q1 2026 revenue saw a significant 34% increase in North America, with the region contributing 95% of the group's total revenue from continuing operations. This highlights Catena Media's strong performance and reliance on the North American market.
Australian gambling shares surged following Aristocrat's strong half-year financial results, which reported nearly $575 million in net profits, a 17% increase year-on-year, and declared a $0.36 per share dividend. This positive performance also led to an uptick in shares for other industry players like Light & Wonder.
Spinomenal has successfully partnered with Superbet Brasil, marking a significant entry into the newly regulated Brazilian market. Superbet Brasil is notably the first bookmaker to become fully regulated, making this a pivotal content deal in the region.
According to the American Gaming Association's Gaming Industry Outlook, over 60% of gaming executives anticipate increased capital investment, higher revenues, and stronger balance sheets in the next 6-12 months. This indicates continued optimism and projected growth within the iGaming and betting industry.
Macau's casino operators saw mixed financial results in Q1, with Galaxy Entertainment Group reporting an 11% year-on-year revenue increase to $1.6 billion, though a sequential 10% drop from Q4 FY2025. Conversely, SJM Holdings experienced a significant 21% decline in net revenues.