Bet365 records loss as its chief Denise Coates takes another bumper payday January 8, 2024 Bet365 made £3.39bn in the period, with sports betting making up more than £2bn of that, and online betting accounting for over £700m, a market which is growing quickly.
Could Flutter’s US expansion rock its premium London stock listing? January 4, 2024 Gaming giant Flutter is gearing up for a secondary listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the end of the month.
Future National Lottery operator Allwyn’s revenue doubles, but chief sees ‘headwind’ to charity donations December 5, 2023 Allwyn, the upcoming operator of the National Lottery, has reported a 98 per cent surge in total revenue despite recently saying it will barely increase its charity donations next year.
Flutter rides out Aussie slowdown in ‘challenging racing market’ as FanDuel keeps US punt going November 9, 2023 Gambling giant Flutter said it has grown average monthly customers by 16 per cent, with a five per cent increase in the UK.
Gambling giant 888 says revenue down 10 per cent as new regulations hit hard October 18, 2023 Betting company 888 said its betting and gaming revenue dropped in the UK and Ireland even as average monthly users are on the up.
Ladbrokes owner Entain sees shares tumble as sales slide September 25, 2023 Shares in Entain, the London-listed owner of Ladbrokes, have tumbled to their lowest point since 2020, sharply falling over 11.5 per cent on Monday. The drop followed the company’s announcement of a decline in online net gaming revenue for both the third quarter and the full year. Entain blamed this on a combination of regulatory [...]
Gambling Commission chief says fines have caused industry ‘real distress’ September 5, 2023 The UK gambling watchdog’s boss has said escalating regulatory action and penalties have caused the industry some “real distress”.
Online gambling firm In Touch Games has licences to operate in Britain suspended September 2, 2023 Online gambling firm In Touch Games has had its licences to operate in Britain suspended by the industry regulator. The Gambling Commission suspended the firm’s operating licences as it carries out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. It said it suspects the operator failed to follow licence conditions related to money [...]
Mecca Bingo owner hit by high energy costs and wage inflation – but bets on things improving August 17, 2023 Mecca Bingo owner Rank Group reported a 52 per cent decline in like-for-like underlying operating profit for the year as it was hit hard by energy bills and raising wage inflation. But, the gambling giant is also raising its outlook for the year as the economy stabilises. In April, the business raised its profit guidance [...]
Gambling giant 888 turns page from scandals with William Hill boost August 15, 2023 Betting giant 888 has said its acquisition of William Hill has helped boost its revenue up 165 per cent. The firm said in the six months ended 30 June, revenue flew up 165 per cent, with adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation up 211 per cent thanks to its purchase of world’s biggest [...]