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Playtech's 2026 Trading Surpasses Expectations, Driven by US Success
Playtech, a leading technology company offering services and solutions to the gambling industry across the globe, reported trading ahead of expectations from July 1 through October 31, 2026. The company faced headwinds in the UK and Brazil but enjoyed growth thanks to outperformance in the United States.
In Brazil, the legal gambling market was effectively banned overnight, impacting Playtech and other gambling companies. The country’s legal gambling sector had only operated for a few years before the ban. In the UK, an increase in the Remote Gaming Duty from April 2026 had also affected Playtech along with other regulated gambling companies.
Playtech's innovative product based on Past Motor Racing (PMR) results delivered solid performance. The company was the first to market the PMR product together with Hard Rock Digital and exhibited significant growth in the first half of 2026. The solid performance continued through the second half, a press release by the company reveals. Playtech acknowledged that additional PMR suppliers are expected to introduce similar products and such launches are expected to 'have a more material impact on Playtech’s wallet share into 2027.'
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