Banijay Group H1 revenue rises 16.9% to €2.58bn
Banijay Group has reported first-half growth, with sports betting & gaming performance boosted by increased player engagement, strategic acquisitions and World Cup betting activity.
Banijay Group has reported first-half growth, with sports betting & gaming performance boosted by increased player engagement, strategic acquisitions and World Cup betting activity.
The operator’s online market share reached 31.6% in Q2, while statutory net profit increased to €116m during the first half.
The operator entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment for approximately $17.6bn on May 28, topping a bid previously entered by Icahn Enterprises.
The state’s overall gaming revenue during June equates to a 0.8% increase year-over-year, while Downtown Las Vegas revenue grew 2.6% for a total of nearly $75.5m.
The operator has reported a $711m overall revenue figure for the second quarter, with H1 revenue up 4%.
The group reported AU$265m in quarterly revenue as cost reductions helped narrow its losses.
Only two retail casinos managed to report increases in slot machine revenue, as Big Easy Casino grew 12.4% to $2.9m, while Harrah’s Pompano Beach produced $10.3m and rose 7.8%.
Midwest & South and managed operations recorded growth, while weaker destination demand and construction disruption affected the operator’s Las Vegas properties.
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported 76 suspicious betting alerts during the second quarter of 2026, with football and esports accounting for the largest share as the organisation continued its focus on integrity monitoring and athlete education.
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