Playtech has increased its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to at least €270 million after reporting first-half results significantly ahead of market expectations. The supplier attributed the financial growth to accelerated performance in the United States and continued expansion across Latin American markets.
The trading update confirmed that adjusted EBITDA for the first half of the year exceeded €155 million. Playtech noted that strong momentum in the US, which began in the first quarter, persisted through May and June. Additionally, the company highlighted sustained strength in Mexico, Colombia, and select European regions as key contributors to the positive outcome.
CEO Mor Weizer stated that the company remains confident in its trajectory toward medium-term targets as it establishes a presence in regulated markets.
Partnerships and Future Outlook
Jonathan Doubilet, General Manager for the US, described the region as a growth engine, noting that while the company has operated there since 2020, significant integration with operators occurred in late 2023. He characterized the current success as the beginning of a longer growth phase for the division.
Despite the strong first half, Playtech anticipates lower adjusted EBITDA in the second half of the year. This projection stems from extended investment in a new slot and sports hybrid game developed in partnership with Hard Rock Digital. The offering relies on Past Motor Racing results, a market where Playtech secured a first-mover advantage.
While Hard Rock Digital is expected to remain a major client, revenue from this operator is projected to stabilize at a lower, more sustainable level through 2027. The company also noted significant investment this year in its partnership with state-owned bank Caixa in Brazil.