iGaming Finance News

Key Point The annual activity level in the country’s online gambling sector is now estimated at NZ$1.36 billion, equalling approximately US$750-$758 million, thanks to a consistent increase in the levels of expenditure. Monthly numbers have remained above NZ$100 million since March 2024, while the number of users increased to around 360,000 participants as of September […]

Playtech said trading during the first four months of 2026 exceeded expectations, supported by strong performance in the Americas. The company described the period from 1 January to 20 April as “very strong,” although it did not disclose financial figures. The Americas primarily drove growth, with the US and Mexico highlighted as key markets. Playtech […]

Banijay Group reported impressive Q1 2026 results, with overall revenue rising 9% to €1.15bn. Growth was led by its gaming and sports betting division, which recorded a 17.3% increase in revenue. The division generated €433.1m during the quarter, supported by a 20% rise in unique active players across its platforms. These results reflect demand for […]

Key Points Kenneth Dart raised his control of Flutter Entertainment to 27.6%, cementing his place as the company’s largest private shareholder through a mix of direct share ownership and equity-based swaps. Flutter’s shares have dropped sharply, despite the company holding major brands such as FanDuel, Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Bet, with investors worried about […]

Several leading figures from the gambling sector have appeared in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. The 2026 list, topped by the Hinduja family with an estimated £38bn fortune, places the combined wealth of the UK’s 350 richest at £784bn. This figure represents a quarter of the country’s GDP and a 1.4% increase from 2025. […]

Key Points At 70, John Boyle appears to be drawing the curtain on a career that reshaped Irish betting. Reports indicate BoyleSports is actively exploring a sale; a deal that would hand over close to 390 high-street shops across the UK and Ireland, alongside the company’s online gaming operation. The pressure has been building quietly […]

Gambling.com Group has lowered its full-year guidance and launched a major restructuring programme to reduce its workforce by around 25%, as regulatory pressures on the affiliate sector heighten. Revenue for Q1 2026 remained flat at $40.4m, but profitability weakened. The company reported a net loss and a 43% drop in adjusted EBITDA to $9.0m. This […]

Bragg Gaming Group, now rebranded as bragg, reported stable revenue in Q1 2026 as its “games-first” strategy gained traction. Revenue for the three months to 31 March reached €25.7m, slightly above €25.5m recorded in Q1 2025.  During this period, the company improved its profitability, supported by higher-margin proprietary content and tighter operational control. Bragg stated […]

Key Points Prediction market sites like Polymarket and Kalshi proved to be one of the fastest-growing areas within the global ecosystem of unregulated gambling, contributing 8.7 per cent of revenues from offshore sportsbooks while comprising just 0.2 per cent of revenues in legal U.S. sports betting. According to Gaming Compliance International, unlicensed online gambling hit […]

Key Points Bragg Gaming plans to acquire Drayton International in a $9 million share-based deal, bringing gaming studios, AI technology, distribution assets, and more than 100 gaming titles into its games-first strategy. That acquisition gives Bragg its first major opening into the US advance deposit wagering market and may increase its reachable presence from seven […]