Entain upgrades guidance after boost from Euros and NFL October 17, 2024 Gambling group Entain has upgraded its guidance after popular sports matches helped it grow its gaming revenue and deliver a stronger than expected performance in the third quarter The owner of Ladbrokes and 888casino said total net gaming revenue (NGR) grew eight per cent in the three months to 30 September, including its 50 per [...]
Gambling stocks Flutter, Entain and Evoke nosedive on Budget tax fears October 14, 2024 Shares in British gambling firms plummeted on Monday morning after reports that the government was eyeing up £3bn tax rises on the sector in a move that one investment bank said would “all but wipe out bookmaker profitability in the UK”. William Hill-owner Evoke saw its share price crater by over 13 per cent in [...]
Entain: Paris Olympic bets doubled from Tokyo as time zone proves more convenient August 16, 2024 According to sports betting giant Entain, gamblers worldwide placed bets on the 2024 Olympics at double the rate of the Tokyo Games as the Paris time zone was apparently more convenient for punters. Across Entain’s brands, the men’s basketball final was the most popular betting event, with the showdown between the USA and France generating [...]
Entain: FTSE 100 giant’s strategy ‘bearing fruit’ as Ladbrokes owner’s loss narrows August 8, 2024 It comes ahead of the arrival of new chief Gavin Isaacs, who is set to join Entain in early September, while David will succeed as chair at the end of that month.
Entain: Shares tumble after US division predicts full year loss July 29, 2024 Entain's aggressive expansion in the US helped the gambling firm's American division to bring in over a billion dollars (£780m) of revenue in the first half of the year, as it ramps up marketing spend.
Entain shares drop: Ladbrokes owner hits record online punters before ‘significant’ UK regulation changes March 7, 2024 Ladbrokes owner Entain reported an uptick in EBITDA in 2023 but expects regulatory challenges next year
Australia v England: 2023 Women’s World Cup sees major rise in female gamblers August 16, 2023 As England take on Australia in the Women’s World Cup semi-final this morning, new gambling data reveals that more women are betting on football. Bookmakers Ladbrokes and Coral report that 21 per cent of bets on England’s group stage games were made by women, up from 13 per cent at the last Women’s World Cup [...]
‘Irresponsible’ Ladbrokes ad with Jake Paul banned by regulator July 5, 2023 An “irresponsible” tweet by Ladbrokes has been banned for featuring Jake Paul, a YouTuber and professional boxer who is a favourite among teenagers. The ad on the bookmaker’s Twitter feed, seen in February, featured an image of Paul and a caption saying: “@TommyTNTFury beat @JakePaul by split decision last night. So, we’ve got to ask [...]
Ladbrokes owner gambles on media expansion, buying 365scores for £128m April 5, 2023 Entain has bought 365scores in a deal worth up to $160m (£128m) as the betting giant hopes to expand its global reach. The Ladbrokes owner will pay $150m plus contingent payments of up to $10m for the Israeli sports media company. 365scores has 15m active users and a “fast growing” audience. It provides sports information, [...]
Ladbrokes and Coral owner Entain braces itself for regulation and take over speculation despite World Cup profit boost March 9, 2023 Ladbrokes and Coral owner Entain has forecast regulatory headwinds as it revealed a 13 per cent rise in profits driven by punters betting during the Qatar World Cup. Entain posted profits of £993.2m up 13 per cent from £881.7m in the same period last year. As the group continues its expansion in the US market [...]