The Macau operator posted lower reported quarterly revenue and EBITDA while continuing to expand its non-gaming business.
Digital Gaming Solutions generated Php200.3m during the quarter, accounting for 57% of group revenue as PhilWeb widened its B2B platform and content distribution business.
Revenue remained stable despite higher gaming duties, while the proposed acquisition continues towards completion.
CEO Manuel Stan cited ‘industry-wide headwinds in organic search’ as primary reasons for the softer results during Q2 and H1 2026, as well as a ‘structural reality’ of shifting dynamics.
While net revenue during the first half of 2026 managed to rise by 3% for a total of $29.7m, adjusted EBITDA for Q2 and H1 increased 29.3% and 31.8%, respectively, to $2.6m and $5.5m.
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.
The operator also reported a 46.7% decrease in consolidated AEBITDA for Q2 to $7.3m, while Playstudios net loss for the quarter totaled $13.3m and increased 350.3% year-over-year.
The Illinois Gaming Board reported a 15.4% increase in EGD revenue to $147.2m for July, while table game revenue across the Prairie State grew 13.8% for a total of $45.4m.
Each of the city’s three commercial casinos witnessed increases in table games and slots revenue year-over-year, including MGM Grand Detroit which generated $52.5m and rose 3.3%.
Ameristar St. Charles led all commercial operators in Missouri with just over $27.1m of casino revenue for July, representing an increase of 6% for the Boyd Gaming-owned property.