Entain posts 3% year-on-year NGR growth in Q1
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Entain reports 3% NGR growth in Q1 2026

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Entain reports 3% NGR growth in Q1 2026

Entain has ended the Q1 2026 period with a 3% year-on-year increase in net gaming revenue (NGR), while online NGR was up 5%.

The group stated that the NGR growth aligned with previously set expectations as a result of an 8% growth in volume. Additionally, iGaming performance jumped by 9%.

Regionally, the UK and Ireland showed strong performance with a 13% rise in online revenue and a 6% rise in total revenue, with Australia growing by 13%, which was even higher than expected.

On the other hand, retail revenue dropped by 3% because of less favorable sports margins, but retail volumes were still up 3%. Entain added that in Brazil and Italy, betting outcomes reduced revenue despite a 9% rise in volume. In Central and Eastern Europe, revenue was down 6%.

CEO of Entain, Stella David, commented:

“We entered 2026 with strong momentum, which has continued in Q1, with strong volume growth across our diversified portfolio. This further demonstrates our ongoing strategic execution and strengthening operations, and also highlights the growth embedded in our globally scaled business. Our strong and resilient business has started the year well, and we continue to build on this momentum. Our sharper focus and optimisation initiatives reinforce our conviction in delivering sustainable growth and improving cash generation.”

For the full year 2026, the company expects online revenue growth from 5% to 7%.

Alla Basentsyan
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