Allwyn’s Q1 results come at a key inflection point following M&A conclusions and the completion of a tech overhaul in the UK. CFO Kenneth Morton gives key insights exclusive to Global Gaming Insider.
Every four years, the FIFA World Cup turns the iGaming industry into a full-scale hunt for users. And for good reason: from a traffic acquisition perspective, it remains the most expensive event in the entire market.
President and CEO Jean-François Bergeron said he is satisfied with the slight 0.5% increase in net income despite a tougher economic climate, noting that the state-owned company continues to make significant investments.
Allwyn AG reported a solid start to 2026, with continued revenue growth and improved profitability driven by its core European operations and ongoing digital expansion.
Having the World Cup on the horizon, sportsbook operators are once again preparing for the intense demands that come with peak sporting activity, including surging traffic, increased betting volume, and sustained operational pressure.
Ukraine's gambling regulator PlayCity has completed its first year of operations with a focus on market oversight, digitalization and enforcement measures aimed at strengthening the country's regulated gaming sector.
Kalshi and Coinbase were previously banned from offering event contracts related to sports, entertainment and elections in the state of Nevada as a result of preliminary injunctions.
New workplace data suggests betting and online gaming addiction could be increasingly affecting employee wellbeing and attendance.
Despite operating half the number of casinos since 2021, gambling figures continue to grow in Macau.
Operator gross gaming revenue has reached €65.7m ($76.5m) in Q1 2026, up 6% year-on-year, driven by continued growth in online gambling.