Playtech

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. » Más en 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. » Más en de.investing.com

Playtech announced that chief financial officer Chris McGinnis has exercised options on 90,988 ordinary shares under the Playtech Long Term Incentive Plan 2022. The options, granted on 5 May 2023, were exercised without payment. McGinnis will settle the resulting tax liabilities from personal funds and will retain all acquired shares; no sale to cover tax is planned. The transaction was reported as occurring outside a trading venue and in accordance with the requirements of the UK Market Abuse Regulation. » Más en de.investing.com