Playtech has reported trading for the first half of 2026 ahead of market expectations and raised its full-year earnings guidance, citing strong performance in the Americas.
The company expects adjusted EBITDA of more than €155m for the six months ended 30 June 2026, driven by growth in the US and continued strong trading in Mexico, Colombia and selected European markets. Playtech said momentum in the Americas accelerated during May and June.
For the full year, Playtech now expects adjusted EBITDA of at least €270m, above current analyst consensus.
The company said second-half adjusted EBITDA is expected to be lower than the first half for several reasons. Revenue generated from its Past Motor Racing (PMR) product is expected to moderate after an initial period of growth following its launch with Hard Rock Digital. While Hard Rock Digital is expected to remain one of Playtech’s largest customers, the company said revenue from the partnership is likely to continue at a lower, more sustainable level during the second half of 2026 and into 2027.
Playtech also said it is continuing to invest in a planned partnership in Brazil ahead of its expected signing and launch, with contributions to growth anticipated from 2027.
In addition, the company expects to absorb the full impact of the UK’s increased Remote Gaming Duty during the second half of the year, following the tax changes introduced in April 2026.
Playtech will publish its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 on 10 September 2026.
Mor Weizer, CEO, said: “We achieved an excellent performance in the first half of 2026, reflecting continued momentum in regulated markets, notably the Americas and certain European markets. Performance in the US, driven by our partnership with Hard Rock Digital, has been exceptionally strong, and we are delighted to see returns on our investments over recent years accelerate and contribute significantly to profitability and cash flow.
“Playtech continues to further establish itself in regulated and regulating markets going into the second half of the year, and we are pleased with the progress towards our medium-term targets. We look forward to publishing our interim results in a few weeks.”
