日期: 2026 年 5 月 7 日

(AsiaGameHub) -   Light & Wonder recorded Q1 2026 revenue of $790 million, marking a 2% increase compared to the same period last year. Strong performances in iGaming and gaming operations helped counterbalance weaker sales of gaming machines and ongoing challenges in the social casino segment. Net income for the quarter decreased by 37%, amounting to $52 million, primarily due to a $50 million legal reserve provision related to legacy legal matters involving compensation to Aristocrat. Diluted earnings per share dropped by 30%, settling at $0.66. The net income decline in Q4 was also 37%, or approximately $52 million, mainly driven by an additional $50 million in legal reserve accruals stemming from historical legal disputes concerning payments to Aristocrat’s predecessor. Diluted EPS fell by 30%, reaching $0.66. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 5%, totaling $327 million, while the EBITDA margin improved to 41%, up from 40% in the prior-year period. Gaming revenues grew by 3%, reaching $512 million, fueled by a 38% increase in gaming operations revenue to $239 million and a 24% rise in table products revenue to $63 million. The iGaming division emerged as the company’s fastest-growing segment, with revenue climbing 18% to $91 million and adjusted EBITDA increasing by 22% to $33 million. The division’s EBITDA margin expanded to 36%. In contrast, SciPlay revenues declined by 7%, or $187 million, largely due to reduced player engagement in JACKPOT PARTY casino games. Despite this, EBITDA grew by 3%, totaling $66 million, primarily attributed to gains in Direct-to-Consumer revenue. President and CEO Matt Wilson stated that the quarter represented “the start of the next phase of the Company’s growth trajectory,” underpinned by its content strategy and recurring revenue model. As of quarter-end, the company held total debt of $5.14 billion and maintained a net debt leverage ratio of 3.5x. Light & Wonder forecasts mid-to-high-single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth for the full year 2026. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) -   Lottomatica recorded a 3% year-on-year rise in Q1 2026 revenue, with robust online performance helping to counterbalance weaker results in sports betting and stagnant outcomes in gaming. Revenue for the three months ending 31 March reached €602.3 million, up from €585.7 million in the prior year period. Gross gaming revenue also climbed 2% to €1.25 billion, while total betting volume across the business increased 11% to €12.41 billion. The company’s online segment delivered its strongest result, with revenue growing 10% to €264.7 million and betting volume rising 15% to €8.49 billion. In other areas of the business, performance was less favorable. Gaming revenue remained unchanged at €195.1 million, while betting volume declined by 1%. Sports betting revenue fell 5% due to less advantageous payout terms, amounting to €142.4 million; however, turnover still grew by 12% compared to the same period last year to reach €1.18 billion. With operating costs remaining stable and revenues increasing, pre-tax profit surged 30% to €101.2 million. Net profit after deducting €31.8 million in taxes stood at €69.3 million, marking a 35% increase over the previous year. After accounting for non-controlling interests, net profit attributable to shareholders was €66.5 million, up 32% from Q1 2025. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter rose 7% to €235.5 million, primarily driven by ongoing expansion in the online business. Given this strong start to the year, Lottomatica now expects full-year 2023 adjusted EBITDA to be towards the upper end of its previously communicated range of €940 million to €980 million. Lottomatica Chairman and CEO Guglielmo Angelozzi commented: In Q1, we maintained solid momentum across our addressable markets, supporting double-digit year-on-year growth in adjusted EBITDA of +22%, on a normalised basis. Additionally, the company unveiled a new share buyback initiative targeting 12.5% of its common shares, with a maximum investment of €1 billion planned between 2026 and 2027 for shareholder value. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) -   A new bill introduced in Argentina aims to prohibit gambling advertising at sports and community events across the Buenos Aires Province. The proposal, submitted by provincial senator Malena Galmarini, is designed to combat problem gambling and protect the social role of sports clubs. The legislation primarily targets football, where many clubs have entered betting partner sponsorships in recent years, including major teams such as Boca Juniors, River Plate, Racing Club, Independiente, and San Lorenzo. Currently, nine of the 30 clubs competing in the Primera División de Argentina display logos or brands of gambling companies on their jerseys: Boca Juniors (partnered with Betsson), Racing Club (Betsson), River Plate (Betano), Independiente (Sportsbet), and San Lorenzo (Casino de Buenos Aires Online). If enacted, the law would ban the presence of gambling logos, names, and brands on team shirts and jerseys. It would also prevent gambling establishments from being advertised within 100 meters (330 feet) of any sporting venue, including stadiums. Furthermore, any business offering gambling-related products or services would be prohibited from naming a stadium or sports complex. The government frames this measure as a public health initiative, especially to shield children from exposure to gambling advertisements. According to supporters, gambling ads have become deeply embedded in sports culture, particularly within Argentine football. Provincial senator Malena Galmarini stated: This legislation advances key objectives, including public health and the prevention of pathological gambling among minors. It strikes an appropriate balance—it does not outlaw gambling itself or its advertising, but it restricts access to gambling promotions within the community sports environment. Should the bill pass, enforcement will fall under the authority of the Subsecretariat of Sports of the Buenos Aires Province, along with other local agencies responsible for consumer protection and safeguarding children’s public safety. Violations of the law would result in fines ranging from 500 to 50,000 monetary units. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) -   Casino Guru has been named the runner-up in the 2026 SBC Awards Europe Casino Affiliate of the Year category at the official ceremony that took place on April 30 at Xara Lodge. The event, held as part of SBC Summit Malta, recognized companies in multiple categories and featured a field of highly successful businesses that have been innovating the iGaming industry over the past year. Commenting on securing the Silver placement at the ceremony, Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Projects Director at Casino Guru, said: We’re proud to be recognized at the SBC Awards Europe as runner-up for Casino Affiliate of the Year. At Casino Guru, everything we do is focused on helping players make informed decisions and promoting a safer, more transparent industry. This recognition reflects the hard work our team puts into initiatives like the Safety Index, Academy, and Complaint Resolution Center. Over the past year, Casino Guru has continued to grow stronger, consistently demonstrating its ability to offer consumers a thorough and insightful approach to evaluating top online casino brands. By maintaining an uncompromising stance on scrutiny and verifying casino fairness using an expanding set of criteria—combined with decades of experience—Casino Guru has built one of the most comprehensive and transparent databases of casinos, ranked based on merit. Since its launch in 2019, Casino Guru’s Complaint Resolution Center (CRC), an independent mediator resolving disputes between online casinos and players, has successfully returned over $60 million to players. In addition, the Casino Guru Forum remains a central platform for community interaction and player-driven content sharing. The forum generates more than 7,000 posts monthly and attracts 10,000 new registered users each month, bringing its total registered user base to 805,727. During the last 12 months, the forum recorded a total of 78,740 posts and received more than 1,300 player-submitted reviews, reinforcing why Casino Guru stands as one of the world’s leading casino affiliate websites—dedicated to player protection and delivering reliable, data-backed insights to help users make well-informed choices in the online gambling sector. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) -   Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), one of South Korea’s foreigner-only casino operators, delivered strong performance in April, with casino revenues rising 11.1% year-on-year and 25.7% month-on-month to KRW 40.2 billion (US$ 27.6 million). The majority of the growth came from table games, which saw revenues increase by 12.7% to KRW 37.0 billion (US$ 25.4 million). In contrast, machine gaming revenue declined by 4.6% to KRW 3.16 billion (US$ 2.2 million). Table drop volume surged 20.5% compared to the previous year, reaching KRW 345.7 billion (US$ 238 million), and rose 1.9% from March. In Q1 2016, total casino revenues grew by 1.7% to KRW 146.8 billion (US$ 101 million), primarily driven by higher machine gaming revenues during the first quarter of 2016. The Korean government holds a 51% stake in GKL through the Korea Tourism Organization, which operates under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The remaining shares are publicly traded. GKL manages three foreigner-only casinos, branded as Seven Luck, located in Seoul and Busan. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) -   Spinomenal, a leading iGaming content provider, has broadened its footprint in Italy via a new partnership with Staryes, an innovative Italian gaming operator. Headquartered in Milan, Staryes has built a solid reputation for offering an extensive range of premium products, including slots, live casino, poker, sports betting, and lotteries. Licensed by ADM—Italy’s gambling regulator—Staryes’ success is rooted in long-term, compliant growth. Spinomenal’s slot catalogue will be made available on staryes.it through the Reactive platform. Yossi Shayovits, Head of Business Development at Spinomenal, commented: Italy is a market where Spinomenal has established a deep, enduring presence, and this partnership with Staryes only strengthens that. We look forward to fostering a successful relationship with them. Staryes players can now access a wide selection of Spinomenal’s standout titles, such as Book of Fairytale Beauties, Lucky Jack – Dagger of Destiny, and Werewolf – The Hunt. Attila Giordano, Head of Casino at Staryes, commented: Spinomenal has an exceptional portfolio and is a highly respected name in the iGaming industry. We’re excited to add its titles to our platform and anticipate the positive impact this will have on our casino offering. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) -   Entain has entered into an enforceable remediation programme after Australia’s communications regulator identified over 500 breaches linked to national self-exclusion requirements. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) determined that the operator, which runs Ladbrokes AU and Neds AU, failed to meet its obligations under BetStop, Australia’s National Self-Exclusion Register. The investigation revealed instances where accounts were opened for individuals already registered with BetStop, as well as cases where existing accounts remained active despite customers having opted for self-exclusion. According to ACMA, some self-excluded users continued to place bets, in certain cases through multiple accounts. ACMA member Carolyn Lidgerwood stated: When a person enrolls in BetStop, wagering companies are required to close all accounts associated with that individual across their services. In this instance, Entain’s systems did not sufficiently identify or link all accounts held by those customers across its platforms, including one account that stayed open for more than a year following self-exclusion. Once someone registers for self-exclusion, there must be no possibility of opening new accounts for licensed wagering services in Australia. These shortcomings exposed weaknesses in Entain’s systems and raised serious concerns about the protection of vulnerable customers. ACMA has recently found that certain newly created player accounts on licensed wagering sites in Australia belonged to individuals already listed on BetStop, which prohibits participation. According to ACMA Chair Ms. Lidgerwood, anyone on BetStop should be unable to register new accounts with any licensed wagering provider in Australia. Instead of issuing a formal infringement notice, ACMA accepted an 18-month Enforceable Undertaking from Entain Group Pty Ltd. As part of the agreement, Entain must engage an independent consultant to evaluate compliance, governance, and operational procedures. The consultant will present findings and recommendations to both Entain and ACMA. Based on the review, Entain is required to develop and implement a corrective action plan within 60 business days. Regular progress reports must be submitted to ACMA. Additionally, Entain is obligated to voluntarily report any future breaches or complaints related to BetStop compliance. Non-compliance with these conditions may result in financial penalties imposed by the courts. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.