Cyprus betting sector records strong Q4 2025 growth
The Cyprus betting sector reported growth in Q4 2025 with GGR reaching €395.5m ($353.1m), representing a 22% rise compared with the same period last year.
The Cyprus betting sector reported growth in Q4 2025 with GGR reaching €395.5m ($353.1m), representing a 22% rise compared with the same period last year.
Gaming revenue increased 4.9% to nearly $2bn (US$1.4bn), while interactive revenue decreased 0.6% to $262m.
The net income figure for Q1 2026 equates to a 3931.6% increase year-over-year, while operating income rose to $771,000 after witnessing a loss of $15,000 for the first quarter of 2025.
The operator’s total profit for the first quarter of 2026 increased 48.7% to $35.4m, while DoubleDown also managed to grow adjusted EBITDA by 24% to $38.2m.
According to the MGCB, slot and table game revenue increased 7.8% during the monthly period, led by MGM Grand Detroit which grew revenue 14.3% to just over $58.4m.
The operator also reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.3m for Q1 2026, representing a 56.9% decrease from the loss witnessed during the prior year period.
The affiliate’s revenue from North America operations grew 34% to €11.7m (US$13.7m) and accounted for approximately 95% of the group’s total revenue for Q1 2026.
Despite generating the most revenue of any Missouri gaming establishment during April 2026, Ameristar St. Charles witnessed a 1% decrease year-over-year to $26.1m.
Q1 results from Brightstar Lottery showed modest revenue growth and improved profitability, supported by strong performance in Italy, operational efficiencies and continued investment in long-term expansion initiatives.
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