Playtech reported a strong first half of 2026, with trading ahead of market expectations. Playtech H1 2026 was driven by continued growth across the Americas and selected European markets. The company now expects adjusted EBITDA for the first six months to exceed EUR 155 million.

• Growth was led by the US, alongside continued strong performance in Mexico, Colombia and selected European markets. Trading accelerated further during May and June, continuing the trend highlighted earlier this year. Playtech said Playtech H1 2026 delivered results well above market expectations.
• A major contributor was Playtech’s partnership with Hard Rock Digital in the US. The company benefited from launching its Past Motor Racing (PMR) product ahead of competitors, helping Hard Rock Digital become one of Playtech’s largest customers. Revenue from this partnership is expected to remain strong but at a lower and more sustainable level during the second half of 2026 and into 2027.
• Playtech also confirmed continued investment in a planned partnership in Brazil. The agreement is expected to be signed and launched later this year, with revenue contributions anticipated from 2027. At the same time, the company expects to absorb the full impact of the UK’s higher Remote Gaming Duty introduced in April 2026.
• Based on current trading, Playtech now expects full-year adjusted EBITDA of at least EUR 270 million. This is well above the current analyst consensus, which averaged EUR 219 million before the trading update. Playtech H1 2026 has therefore prompted the company to raise its expectations for the full year.
• Chief Executive Officer Mor Weizer said: “We achieved an excellent performance in the first half of 2026, reflecting continued momentum in regulated markets, notably the Americas and certain European markets”.

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