{"id":9634,"date":"2025-08-12T23:35:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T23:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/entain-ups-2025-earnings-outlook-on-strong-global-results-in-h1\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T23:35:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T23:35:11","slug":"entain-ups-2025-earnings-outlook-on-strong-global-results-in-h1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/entain-ups-2025-earnings-outlook-on-strong-global-results-in-h1\/","title":{"rendered":"Entain Ups 2025 Earnings Outlook on Strong Global Results in H1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Global Gaming powerhouse Entain has released its results for the first half of 2025. They show the betting group hitting higher numbers across key markets, fueled by major sporting events and shifts in customer preferences. 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CFO Rob Wood highlighted the growing popularity of women\u2019s sports, pointing to the British team\u2019s win over Spain as a standout moment.<\/p>\n<p>CEO Stella David said Entain\u2019s <em>\u201ctransformation journey is well underway,\u201d<\/em> crediting its portfolio of strong brands. She pointed to momentum in the UK, a successful Day One launch in Brazil\u2019s regulated market, and profitable growth from BetMGM in the US.<\/p>\n<h2>First-Half Performance<\/h2>\n<p>For the six months ending June 30, group net gaming revenue (NGR) rose 3% to \u00a32.63 billion ($3.5 billion) year-on-year, or 6% at constant currency. 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Including Entain\u2019s 50% share in BetMGM, EBITDA grew 32% to \u00a3625.5 million ($844.3 million). The company now expects annual online NGR growth of around 7% at constant currency, up from mid-single-digit forecasts earlier in the year.<\/p>\n<h2>Regional Highlights<\/h2>\n<p>The UK and Ireland delivered \u00a31.09 billion ($1.5 billion) in NGR, up 9%. Online revenue jumped 21%, supported by 16% growth in sports betting and 23% in gaming. Retail revenue dipped 2% across the Ladbrokes Coral network, but regional EBITDA rose 37% to \u00a3273 million.<\/p>\n<p>International operations posted NGR of \u00a31.29 billion ($1.7 billion), down 2% on a reported basis but up 3% at constant currency. Brazil grew 21% after Sportingbet\u2019s relaunch, while Italy gained 7%. Australia fell 7%, and New Zealand rose 12% as Entain prepares to operate the exclusive TAB NZ contract, pending legislative approval. International EBITDA fell 9% to \u00a3274.6 million ($370.3 million), impacted by \u00a329 million in Brazilian taxes.<\/p>\n<p>Central and Eastern Europe saw NGR rise 5% to \u00a3253.8 million ($342.2 million), led by 11% growth in Croatia and 2% in Poland. 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EBITDA swung to a $109 million profit from a $123 million loss a year earlier. iGaming revenue rose 28%, while online sports betting grew 61%, with no new state launches during the period.<\/p>\n<h2>One-Off Costs Lead to Loss<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the operational gains, Entain recorded a post-tax loss of \u00a3116.9 million ($157.7 million) compared to a \u00a35.6 million loss last year. This was due to \u00a3322.4 million in one-off costs, including \u00a3131 million in amortization of acquired intangibles, \u00a347.7 million related to AUSTRAC proceedings in Australia, \u00a335.1 million in restructuring charges, \u00a375.7 million from revaluing contingent consideration, and \u00a387 million in foreign exchange losses \u2014 compared with a \u00a390.4 million FX gain in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/entain-ups-2025-earnings-outlook-on-strong-global-results-in-h1\/\">Entain Ups 2025 Earnings Outlook on Strong Global Results in H1<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Global Gaming powerhouse Entain has released its results for the first half of 2025. They show the betting group hitting higher numbers across key markets, fueled by major sporting events and shifts in customer preferences. 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