• Group like-for-like net gaming revenue came in at GBP 205.4m (ca. EUR 236m) for Q3, up 5% year-on-year. Year-to-date revenue reached GBP 625.2m (ca. EUR 718m), marking a 6% increase. Digital revenue rose 4%, compared to 6% growth from venues, showing a slightly slower pace online.
• Rank Group digital revenue in the UK increased by 2% during the quarter. The company said this reflects actions taken to offset the impact of higher Remote Gaming Duty. Cost reductions across marketing, suppliers and headcount also supported the segment.
• International digital performance was stronger, with revenue up 14% on a like-for-like basis. This growth was linked to ongoing platform improvements and changes to the customer proposition. The international segment continues to be the main driver of online expansion.
• Offline revenue reached a combined GBP 144.5m (ca. EUR 166m) in Q3, driven mainly by gaming machines across three venues with machine performance a key contributor to growth. The land-based segment benefited from increased machine play, which supported overall revenue gains during the quarter.
• Rank Group said it expects full-year underlying operating profit of at least GBP 68m (ca. EUR 78m). Interim CEO Richard Harris said: “It was pleasing to see continued revenue growth across all businesses and strong profit conversion in Q3.” The company expects further revenue growth in Q4, with digital remaining a core part of the overall mix.

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• BETBY said sportsbook gross gaming revenue rose 61% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. Active players across the sportsbook business increased 38% over the same period. The company said this reflected steady engagement and further growth in its partner network.
• March was the standout month in the quarter and set a new record for the business. The result came as the sports calendar moved into a busier stretch, including the closing stages of major European football leagues and the UEFA Champions League. BETBY said this gave extra support to betting activity during the month.
• Betby.Games also posted year-on-year growth in Q1. Gross gaming revenue from the esports product rose 42%, while active players increased 32%. That performance shows the product remains an important part of the wider BETBY Q1 growth story.
• The supplier said ongoing investment in trading models, AI-based tools and esports content remains central to its strategy. It also pointed to partner support and product tailoring as part of its commercial approach. BETBY said these areas are helping operators improve performance and keep users engaged.
• Chief executive Leonid Pertsovskiy said the quarter reflected both product work and partner confidence. “We’re seeing strong growth across both sportsbook and esports, and that comes down to the work we’ve put into the product and the trust our partners place in us,” he said. He added that BETBY Q1 growth was encouraging because it was visible across several key metrics rather than in one area alone.

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• The Court of Justice of the European Union confirmed that countries can restrict certain online gambling services, even when operators are licensed in another member state. The case involved two Malta-based companies offering online slots and lottery-style betting. A German customer who lost money later sought to recover those losses through legal channels.
• At the time the bets were placed, German law only allowed limited forms of online gambling, mainly sports and horse racing. Other products, including virtual slots, were not permitted. The court found that such restrictions can be justified if they are aimed at protecting consumers and keeping gambling activity under control.
• The judges said EU rules on the free movement of services are not absolute in this context. Governments can step in where there are concerns around harm, fraud or illegal markets. They also pointed out that online gambling brings specific risks due to constant availability and limited oversight.
• One of the more practical outcomes of the EU online gambling ruling is that players may be able to claim back losses. This applies if the operator was offering services that were not legal in the player’s country at the time. Even holding a licence elsewhere in the EU does not automatically protect operators from such claims.
• The court also looked at Germany’s move to introduce a regulated licensing system in 2021. It made clear that this later change does not affect earlier cases. As noted in the ruling, “the participation of the consumer… is not sufficient to constitute an abuse of rights,” leaving room for claims linked to past activity.

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• DATA.BET said the feature is integrated at the frontend level and works within an operator’s existing streaming setup. Players can open or close the betting overlay during the live stream depending on how they want to follow the event. This approach allows in-stream betting to sit alongside the broadcast without disrupting the viewing flow.
• The rollout focuses on mobile usage, with most bets now placed on handheld devices. By keeping betting tools inside the stream, users can stay engaged with the event while placing wagers in real time. For operators, in-stream betting may help increase session length and repeat activity during live events.
• The feature launches first with virtual sports and is available to clients on request. DATA.BET said no backend work is required, which can speed up integration for operators. Rostyslav Likhtin, Head of Product at DATA.BE,  noted: “In-Stream Betting is designed to meet players where their attention already is — inside the broadcast.”

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• 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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• The Ksa is funding five new initiatives through its prevention fund – financed by operator levies –  to tackle gambling harm earlier.
• AGOG (or Anonieme Gokkers en Omgeving Gokkers) – representing among others anonymous gamblers – will train new facilitators and explore online peer-support groups to reach more people.
• Trimbos is testing how prevention programmes and workplaces can help spot and reduce risky behaviour sooner.
• Stichting Naast will expand support for relatives with webinars and guidance, while improving links with existing help platforms.

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• Digitain has been registered as a Gaming-Related Supplier – Manufacturer in Ontario. This status allows the company to supply its in-house gaming content in the province. It marks the company’s formal entry into one of North America’s regulated markets.
• The Digitain Ontario authorization forms part of the supplier’s broader expansion plan. The company has been targeting regulated jurisdictions in recent years. Ontario now joins its list of approved markets.
• Arshak Muradyan, Group Chief Compliance Officer at Digitain, said: “Securing authorization in Ontario is an important step for Digitain’s growth.” He added that the approval reflects the company’s focus on compliance and long-term partnerships.

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• The LeoVegas Sweden license was granted by the Swedish Gambling Authority, adding a betting permit to GoGoCasino’s existing casino licence. This allows the brand to offer sports betting alongside its current casino products. The launch brings sportsbook functionality into an established local platform.
• GoGoCasino’s new sportsbook is powered by Tiger, the group’s proprietary technology acquired from Tipico in 2024. LeoVegas has since developed the platform internally to support multi-market deployment. The rollout in Sweden follows earlier launches in Denmark and the Netherlands.
• The Tiger integration introduces features such as bet builder, daily boosted odds and partial cash-out. Live betting is also a central part of the offering. These tools are designed to support in-play engagement during sports events.
• Adrian Vella, Chief Product and Technology Officer at LeoVegas Group, said: “Launching our proprietary sportsbook, Tiger, on our home turf in Sweden is a massive milestone for the entire Group.” He added that teams have worked across markets to support the rollout. The statement highlights the internal focus on product development.

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• DAZN will integrate ADI Predictstreet into its platform, adding live prediction features across streaming, scores and FanZone products. The rollout will begin with the FIFA World Cup 2026. Fans will be able to engage with real-time sentiment and make predictions during matches.
• The DAZN Predictstreet partnership will embed interactive prompts and forecasting tools directly into live broadcasts. Users can predict match outcomes, player performance and tournament trends using data trained on FIFA’s historic datasets. The feature is designed to run before, during and after events.
• Beyond the World Cup, the solution will expand across DAZN’s wider sports portfolio. The platform is supported by ADI Chain, built to handle large-scale, real-time user activity. Both companies said the aim is to support continuous engagement across multiple sports and competitions.

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• Kambi’s Abios division has signed a multi-year esports data partnership with Google, covering titles including League of Legends and Counter-Strike. The deal will see structured data integrated into Google products. Rollout is expected to begin in the near term.
• The agreement includes delivery of scheduling, live scores, and player and team statistics. Google will use the data across Search and the Google App. This aims to improve access to esports content for a global audience.
• The esports data partnership expands Abios’ distribution footprint and supports Kambi’s wider B2B strategy. CEO Werner Becher described the deal as a “significant milestone”. The move reflects growing demand for real-time esports data integration.

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