Playtech

Playtech reports adjusted EBITDA of 163 Mio. EUR for the first half of 2026 (+77% year‑on‑year) and free cash flow of 101 Mio. EUR. B2B revenue rose 14% to 395 Mio. EUR, driven by strong growth in North and Latin America (USA/Canada currency‑adjusted +176%). The adjusted operating EBITDA margin improved to 30.2% and the net cash position stands at 39 Mio. EUR; management confirms guidance for adjusted EBITDA of over 270 Mio. EUR for 2026 but warns of margin normalization in the second half. » More on de.investing.com

Playtech says the Spectrum Gaming Group report commissioned by Evolution confirms several central findings of the Black Cube investigation that Playtech commissioned. The report criticizes the availability of Evolution games in prohibited markets, potential regulatory consequences and a lack of proactive monitoring of customer behavior, but could not examine certain points because Evolution did not provide requested data. Playtech reaffirms its decision to commission the investigation and expects the ongoing legal proceedings to confirm the investigation’s credibility. » More on de.investing.com

Playtech shares climbed 18.8% to 380.4 pence, reaching their highest level since the start of the year despite no official announcement as of the time of reporting. The move follows strong early-2026 trading figures and improved revenues in the US, Mexico and Europe, and the view that investments in North and South America are now delivering returns. Analysts including Deutsche Bank and Citi had previously maintained "buy" ratings with price targets well above the prior trading level. The rise is seen as company-specific rather than an industry-wide trend; the stock remains below its 52-week high of 446 pence. » More on de.investing.com