Entain has opened 2026 with steady growth across its core markets. The Entain Q1 results point to rising online volumes despite softer sports margins. The group says it remains on track with its full-year outlook.

• Entain reported group net gaming revenue (NGR) growth of 3% year-on-year for Q1 2026, supported by an 8% increase in volumes. Online performance was stronger, with NGR up 5% and volumes rising 10%. Gaming revenue grew 9%, while sports NGR declined 1% due to margin pressure.
• UK and Ireland delivered one of the strongest regional performances, with NGR up 6% overall and online growth reaching 13%. The company said this reflected ongoing market share gains across both betting and gaming. Retail performance in the region was slightly down by 1%.
• Australia also stood out in the quarter, posting 12% NGR growth and outperforming internal expectations. The market returned to positive momentum after previous periods of softer performance. Growth was supported by a 9% increase in volumes.
• International markets reported more modest growth, with NGR up 1% overall. Online operations grew 2%, but retail declined 4% amid continued margin pressure. Customer-friendly sports results, particularly in Brazil and Italy, weighed on performance.
• BetMGM, Entain’s US joint venture, posted revenue of USD 696m (ca. EUR 591m) for the quarter, up 6%. Growth was driven mainly by iGaming, which increased 9%, while online sports rose 4%. Adjusted EBITDA came in at USD 25m (ca. EUR 21m) for the period.

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