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Q2: DoubleDown revenue grows 11.2%, High Roller advancing prediction markets strategy

DoubleDown’s adjusted EBITDA for Q2 increased 17.3% to $39.3m, while profit for the period rose 50.9% to $32.9m. High Roller’s Q2 revenue fell 51.6% to $2.8m, reports $2.4m net loss.

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DoubleDown’s net revenue for H1 2026 increased 11.9% to $188.4m, as adjusted EBITDA climbed 20.7% to $77.5m
Profit for the period grew 49.5% to $68.3m, while High Roller’s net revenue for H1 fell 43.8% to $6.2m
High Roller’s net loss for H1 2026 totaled $5.3m and increased 38%, while adjusted EBITDA resulted in a loss of $3.1m

DoubleDown Interactive and High Roller Technologies have each reported their financial results for the second quarter and first-half of 2025, with High Roller confirming plans to advance its prediction market strategy in the US. 

Despite the opportunities which remain with prediction markets, High Roller reported a net revenue decrease of 51.6% during Q2 to $2.8m, while the operator also witnessed a net loss of $2.4m. 

High Roller’s adjusted EBITDA for Q2 resulted in a loss of $1.8m, increasing from the $0.2m loss recorded for the second quarter of 2025. For H1, High Roller’s revenue decreased 43.8% to $6.2m, as the operator also reported a $3.1m adjusted EBITDA loss during the first-half period.

High Roller Net Income/Loss History - Q2 + H1

in $mil

Net loss totaled just over $5.3m for H1 2026, rising from a $4.9m loss generated for the first half of 2025. 

To drive its prediction market operations, High Roller formed a definitive agreement with Crypto.com and Derivatives North America, as well as acquired the ROLR.com domain in May 2026. 

DoubleDown Interactive reported more positive results for Q2 and H1 2026, witnessing a quarterly revenue increase of 11.2% for a total of $94.3m. The operator’s adjusted EBITDA for Q2 increased 17.3% to $39.3m, while profit for the period rose 50.9% to $32.9m.

Average monthly and daily users both increased for DoubleDown during the second quarter of 2026, rising to 1,252 players and 597 users, respectively. 

For H1 2026, DoubleDown's revenue increased 11.9% to $188.4m, as adjusted EBITDA climbed 20.7% to $77.5m. Profit for the period grew 49.5% to $68.3m, even while operating expenses increased 9.6% to $116.5m. 

DoubleDown Net Revenue History - Q2

in $mil

In April, DoubleU Games submitted a proposal to acquire all remaining publicly held shares in DoubleDown Interactive, offering $11.25 per American Depositary Share in a deal valued at approximately $184m.

The proposal remains non-binding and is subject to approval by the stated committee, as well as customary closing conditions such as shareholder approval thresholds.

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High Roller concluded its direct public offering of 1.9m shares of common stock in January, going toward sales & marketing efforts, geographic expansion, product development and diversification

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