• Net revenue came in at EUR 517.8 million, down 1.2% from the same quarter last year. EBITDA was EUR 341.0 million, keeping the margin at 65.9%. Net profit increased to EUR 251.4 million, while earnings per share rose to EUR 1.27.
• Live Casino remained the company’s biggest business, generating EUR 437.3 million in revenue. RNG contributed EUR 80.5 million as Evolution continued to expand its game portfolio across both segments. During the quarter, the company released its first Hasbro-branded titles, including Monopoly Roulette and Monopoly Roll’em.
• Evolution Q2 2026 also saw further investment in production capacity. New live casino studios opened in Michigan and Argentina, increasing the company’s global footprint. Evolution said regulated markets continued to grow and now account for 49% of total revenue, compared with 44% a year ago.
• Regional performance varied across markets. Latin America recorded revenue growth of 26.3%, while North America increased by 9.5% and Europe returned to quarter-on-quarter growth. Asia remained under pressure as the company continued to address cybercrime-related challenges affecting the region.
• CEO Martin Carlesund said the company continued to invest for the long term despite the current market environment. “Overall, I am happy with the performance in the quarter,” he said. Evolution Q2 2026 also included continued share buybacks, with more than 5.1 million shares repurchased during the period.

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• Under the proposal, sports clubs, leagues, venues and event organisers in Great Britain would no longer be allowed to accept sponsorship or advertising from unlicensed gambling operators. The ban would also cover shirt sponsorships, pitch-side advertising, naming rights and other commercial partnerships. The UK gambling sponsorship ban would be introduced through changes to secondary legislation under the Gambling Act 2005.
• The UK government said the current rules still allow some offshore operators to sponsor UK organisations if they prevent British customers from accessing their services. However, officials believe these restrictions can be bypassed, creating risks for consumers and undermining the licensed gambling market. The consultation also highlights concerns around financial crime and money laundering linked to unlicensed operators.
• Football is expected to be one of the sectors most affected, following a growing number of sponsorship agreements with offshore betting brands. The government’s preferred option is to introduce the new rules before the start of the 2027/28 football season in August 2027. A second option would allow existing contracts to continue until they expire, with a final deadline of August 2028.
• The proposed measures would apply across all sectors in Great Britain, not only sport, to prevent unlicensed operators from shifting their marketing to other industries. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the government intends to “introduce a ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorship and advertising” to strengthen the regulatory framework.

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Marketing margins – Q1/2026

The first visible chart shows how much of net revenue operators spent on marketing in Q1/2026.

• Zeal had the highest marketing margin at 32%. DraftKings followed with 24%, while Super Group also remained elevated at 23%.
• The average marketing margin was 17%, matching the median. That suggests the market was fairly balanced.
• Angler Gaming posted the lowest margin at just 2%. High Roller also stayed low, with marketing costs at 7% of net revenues.

Quarterly marketing costs growth rates (YoY) of online gambling operators – Q1/2026

The second visible chart shows a mixed picture for year-on-year marketing cost growth in Q1/2026.

• Spain total recorded the strongest YoY growth at +23%. High Roller and DraftKings also posted clear double-digit increases.
• Average growth reached +7%, while the median was higher at +12%. That points to several operators still expanding marketing budgets.
• Angler Gaming had the steepest decline at -28%.

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• The partnership will integrate regulated prediction markets into DAZN’s sports platform, allowing eligible fans to make predictions while following live events. DAZN reaches audiences in more than 200 markets through its streaming service and sports ecosystem. The companies want to create a more interactive viewing experience while ensuring products are only available in licensed jurisdictions.
• The United States will be the main strategic focus for the first rollout. DAZN and ADI Predictstreet said they will work with regulators to obtain the required licences and approvals before launching. The companies also plan to explore opportunities across DAZN’s international footprint as regulation develops in other markets.
• ADI Predictstreet enters the partnership after becoming FIFA’s first Official Prediction Market Partner and the Official Prediction Market Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026. DAZN brings a broad portfolio of sports rights, including football, boxing, the NFL internationally and NHL.TV. Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN Group, said: “Together, we have the opportunity to create an entirely new way for fans to participate in the sporting moments they care about most.”
• ADI Chain will provide the blockchain infrastructure behind the platform, including digital settlement and stablecoin capabilities, with the possibility of a future DAZN-branded stablecoin. The DAZN ADI Predictstreet partnership also places a strong emphasis on compliance, consumer protection and responsible participation from launch.

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• The event’s new name reflects BetConstruct AI’s partnership with ADI Predictstreet, FIFA’s Official Prediction Market Partner. The agreement adds prediction market technology and official match streaming rights to the BetConstruct AI platform. The announcement comes just before the FIFA World Cup Final.
• On the second day, attendees visited SoftConstruct headquarters before gathering for the gala dinner at Dvin Music Hall. BetConstruct AI executives presented updates on Eventbook, Betting Mate, Betbuilder & Powerbank, Softgates, Vivaro.me, Open Stake and the ADI Predictstreet partnership. The presentations outlined the company’s latest product developments.
• With more than 300 guests attending, Harmony Predictstreet continued its role as a networking event for the gaming industry. “Harmony Predictstreet confirmed once again that the event has grown into something far bigger than a product showcase or an industry meetup,” the company said.

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• Total Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) in Greece reached EUR 3.073 billion in 2025, representing year-on-year growth of 6.74%. Land-based gambling generated EUR 1.881 billion, accounting for 61.2% of total GGR, while online gambling contributed EUR 1.192 billion, equal to 38.8% of the Greek gambling market. The reported EUR 3.073 billion GGR covers the full regulated gambling market, including lottery products, sports betting, casinos, VLTs, horse racing and online gambling.
• Online gambling remained the fastest-growing segment during the year. Remote gambling GGR increased 11.75% compared with 2024, with online betting generating EUR 479.5 million and online casino games, slots and poker contributing EUR 711.9 million. The report highlights the continued expansion of remote gambling within the Greek gambling market.
• Land-based gaming maintained the largest share of the market. Lotteries accounted for 37.82% of land-based GGR, followed by sports betting (22.02%), VLTs (19.45%), casinos (14.28%), state lotteries (6.09%) and horse racing (0.34%). OPAP’s retail operations represented 48.53% of total land-based GGR, up from 44.80% in 2024.
• Greek casinos generated EUR 268.6 million in GGR during 2025. Slot machines accounted for 62.42% of casino revenue, while table games represented 37.58%. Among table games, roulette remained the largest product with 50.65% of table-game GGR, ahead of blackjack (31.5%) and poker (11.67%).
• The report also shows higher returns to the Greek state from gambling activities. Public revenue reached EUR 1.169 billion in 2025, an increase of 11.24% from EUR 1.051 billion in 2024. Online betting companies contributed the largest share at 63.05% (EUR 736.9 million), followed by OPAP with 27.95% (EUR 326.7 million) and casino operators with 5.28% (EUR 61.8 million).
• In addition, the state received EUR 3.25 million from the instalment payments made by online gambling operators under their licensing agreements. These payments relate to the total licence fees for organising and operating online gambling in Greece. The report states that the amount was paid in full to the Greek public sector.

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• White Hat Studios was founded in 2021 and has become one of the fastest-growing suppliers in the US iGaming market. The company was the first supplier to launch online slots in all seven regulated US states with legal online casinos. Its portfolio includes more than 150 games, the “House of Brands” collection, the “7s Fire Blitz” series and the “Jackpot Royale” progressive jackpot system.
• The Merkur White Hat acquisition follows Merkur Group’s recent purchase of Gaming Arts, the Nevada-licensed gaming equipment and games developer. Together, the acquisitions strengthen the company’s position in the regulated US gaming market. Merkur plans to expand its omni-channel offering for operator partners with both online-first and land-based content.
• White Hat Gaming’s platform and white-label businesses are not part of the transaction and will remain with their current owner. The agreement only covers White Hat Studios. Completion depends on receiving the necessary regulatory approvals.
• Andy Whitworth, CEO of White Hat Studios, said: “The combination with the Merkur Group is a major milestone for all employees and partners of White Hat Studios.” He added that working with Merkur would create new opportunities for product innovation and strengthen the company’s omni-channel offering. The Merkur White Hat acquisition is intended to support the studio’s long-term growth in the US.
• Merkur Group also highlighted the strategic importance of the transaction. CEO Lars Felderhoff said the company looks forward to continuing White Hat Studios’ growth story in the United States while expanding Merkur’s presence in the regulated iGaming market. Merkur Group does not currently operate a licensed B2C online casino or sportsbook in the United States. Its US activities focus at the moment on supplying games, gaming equipment and content to licensed operators.

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• Czech authorities say prediction markets work much like traditional betting. Users put money on uncertain events such as elections, sports results, political decisions or even the weather, even if the platforms describe them as contracts instead of bets. Germany, Belgium, Romania, Switzerland, Poland, Greece, Cyprus, Portugal, Spain, Ukraine and Brazil have already taken similar action against Polymarket.
• The Czech Institute for Gambling Regulation (https://www.iprh.cz) says changing the terminology does not change the nature of the product. It noted that regulators in the Netherlands, France and the UK have all concluded that prediction markets should fall under gambling rules. Jan Řehola, Director of the Institute, said: “If something looks like betting, works like betting and people can win or lose money on uncertain events, we cannot stop treating it as gambling simply because it is called a contract.”
• The Institute also pointed to the size of the market. It said Kalshi recorded around USD 238 billion in trading volume during 2025, while Polymarket handled about USD 220 billion. According to the Institute, products of this scale should be subject to the same rules on player protection, anti-money laundering and market oversight as licensed gambling operators. Polymarket Czech Republic is expected to remain part of that discussion.
• The Ministry’s decision is expected to serve as a reference point for future cases involving prediction markets. The Institute said other similar platforms are still available internationally and should also be reviewed under Czech gambling law where appropriate.

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• The settlement relates to Evolution game content being available through two operators on six websites that offered games to British consumers without a UK licence. According to the company, this breached its supply terms and the operators actively worked around existing restrictions. During the 18-month review, no wider pattern of unlicensed access to Evolution content in the UK was identified.
• Evolution said it fully cooperated with the UK Gambling Commission throughout the review process. The company also stated that it regularly takes technical, legal and commercial action to prevent unauthorised access to its games. The commercial relationships with the two operators involved were ended as soon as the issue was discovered.
• The Evolution UK settlement also follows further investment in compliance controls. Evolution said it has introduced stronger ring-fencing measures and continues to improve its internal procedures. The company noted that while no system can completely prevent third parties from trying to bypass controls, it will continue investing in compliance standards.
• CEO Martin Carlesund said: “At Evolution, we always want to do what is right, and it is not acceptable that six unlicensed sites offered Evolution content in the regulated UK market.” He added that the company does not want traffic from unlicensed operators and will continue acting quickly if similar situations arise. The Evolution UK settlement closes the review as the company continues working with licensed UK operators.

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Argentina’s online gambling market continues to grow as more licensed operators compete for players. A new visibility ranking compares operators using website traffic, organic search performance and Google Trends data. The latest results place Betsson at the top of the market for March/April 2026.

• Betsson achieved the highest visibility index with a score of 100, ahead of Betano on 83 and Bet365 on 55. The three brands were clearly ahead of the rest of the market. Together, they accounted for 74% of the overall visibility measured in the study.
• The visibility index combines three indicators: estimated organic search traffic, total website visits and Google Trends data. Each operator was scored on a scale from 0 to 100 for every KPI. The final ranking is based on the combined performance across all three metrics.
• The report notes that online visibility should not be seen as a direct measure of operator revenue. Player mix, including the share of VIP customers, and bonus strategies can have a major impact on financial performance. Visibility instead reflects the strength of a brand’s online presence.

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