16 OctDeals & M&A
Entain reports Q3 revenue growth as Brazil falls 36%
Brazil’s decline reduced reported group growth, while Entain warns further UK gambling-tax increases could threaten shops and jobs.
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- New Zealand selects 11 operators to apply for online casino licences 2026-10-14
- New Zealand advances 11 operators in online casino licensing process 2026-10-13
- New Zealand allocates 15 online casino application rights after auction 2026-10-13
- New Zealand clears 11 brands for next online gambling licensing stage 2026-10-13
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- Penalty from UKGC · GBP 17,000,000 2022-08-17 · entry
Statement: The UKGC said on 17 August 2022 that Entain would pay £17m to settle safer gambling and anti-money laundering breaches. - Penalty from UKGC · GBP 17,000,000 2026-06-11 · entry
- Tesco reports casino impersonation to UK fraud authorities 2026-09-14
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Timeline
Newest first, grouped by month.
October 2026
15 OctRegulation
UK betting group members urge chancellor to reconsider proposed MGD rise
The request concerns tax rates affecting betting shops and other businesses with category B machines.
15 OctDeals & M&A
Entain reports 6% fall in Italian net gaming revenue in Q3 2026
The figures show operators how sports betting outcomes affected Entain’s Italian revenue despite higher gaming volumes.
15 OctDeals & M&A
BetMGM increases iGaming revenue 6% to $483m in US
BetMGM's iGaming revenue exceeded its online sports betting revenue, giving investors a comparison of the operator's two businesses.
14 OctRegulation
Conmebol uses virtual overlays to replace betting ads in Brazilian broadcasts
Virtual overlays let Conmebol replace betting brands with institutional messages or other sponsors for Brazilian viewers.
14 OctDeals & M&A
BetMGM increases Q3 revenue 7% to $710m
BetMGM’s revenue and adjusted EBITDA increased as the operator maintained expectations for the lower end of annual guidance.
14 OctLicences & markets
New Zealand selects 11 operators to apply for online casino licences
Eleven selected operators can apply for New Zealand’s 15 available online casino licences following the auction.
13 OctLicences & markets
New Zealand advances 11 operators in online casino licensing process
Betway, Stake, Entain and SkyCity can apply for online casino licences after advancing through New Zealand’s first competitive stage.
13 OctLicences & markets
New Zealand allocates 15 online casino application rights after auction
Operators holding application rights must still complete regulatory assessment before they can receive a licence to operate in New Zealand.
13 OctLicences & markets
New Zealand clears 11 brands for next online gambling licensing stage
Eleven brands can apply for 15 New Zealand online gambling licences, with Betway holding the most application rights.
13 OctLicences & markets
DIA names 11 entities eligible to apply for New Zealand online casino licences
SkyCity, Entain and Stake can advance to online casino licence applications in New Zealand.
12 OctPeople moves
WGBA appoints Maarten Haijer as director general ahead of Geneva launch
Haijer's appointment gives operators and regulators a named contact for WGBA's planned engagement on gambling policy.
7 OctRegulation
Flutter expects UK market share gains as gaming tax pressures smaller operators
Flutter expects its scale to support market share gains, while the tax increase adds £500m in expected costs from next year.
1 OctEnforcement & compliance
UKGC agrees £17m settlement with Entain over online and retail failures
Entain’s additional licence conditions require board oversight of improvements and an independent compliance audit within 12 months.
September 2026
30 SepLicences & markets
Entain soft launches BlackRush online casino in New Zealand
Entain’s BlackRush launch enters a newly regulated market its chief executive estimates could generate up to £600m annually.
29 SepDeals & M&A
Better Collective shares fall 37.16% following Brazil betting ban
Better Collective’s suspension of 2027 guidance leaves investors without its financial outlook amid uncertainty over operations in Brazil.
28 SepPeople moves
GLI appoints Gavin Isaacs as board adviser
GLI’s board gains advice from Gavin Isaacs, a former chief executive of Scientific Games and Entain.
28 SepRegulation
President Lula bans online betting operations in Brazil through provisional measure
Licensed operators face site blocking and requirements to return customer funds while Congress considers the provisional measure.
28 SepRegulation
BGC launches campaign against proposed 40% Machine Games Duty rate in Britain
The proposed 40% rate could expose betting shop operators to closures and job losses, according to the modelling cited by the BGC.
14 SepRegulation
Entain warns online gaming advertising competition risks regulatory backlash in New Zealand
Entain warned that an advertising battle in New Zealand’s regulated online gaming market could provoke a regulatory response.
14 SepEnforcement & compliance
Tesco reports casino impersonation to UK fraud authorities
The case involves an unlicensed casino using a recognised retailer’s identity to attract British customers through Facebook advertising.
9 SepRegulation
Entain urges 10 English football clubs to end offshore betting sponsorships
Offshore betting partners face Entain's calls for clubs to reconsider sponsorships over UK licensing, player protection and money laundering concerns.
8 SepDeals & M&A
Entain urges 10 English football clubs to end deals with unlicensed gambling operators
The appeal puts clubs’ sponsorship agreements with operators lacking UK licences under scrutiny as the government consults on their legality.
August 2026
14 AugDeals & M&A
Entain says UK tax increase creates market-share opportunities
Entain faces additional tax pressure while seeking to gain share from competitors.
14 AugDeals & M&A
Entain increases first-half net gaming revenue to £2.5bn
The results show higher first-half net gaming revenue for Entain.
13 AugDeals & M&A
Entain increases first-half net gaming revenue 5%
The update records revenue growth while identifying tax pressure on the business.
13 AugDeals & M&A
Entain reports H1 performance above expectations
The company reported revenue growth in markets facing higher gambling taxes.
13 AugDeals & M&A
Entain reports 5% H1 NGR growth as EBITDA falls 2%
Revenue growth did not prevent lower EBITDA amid the UK duty burden.
13 AugDeals & M&A
Entain increases UK and Ireland online net gaming revenue
Entain reported revenue growth in its UK and Ireland online business despite tax pressure.
13 AugDeals & M&A
Entain reports H1 net gaming revenue of £2.55bn
Entain’s first-half revenue growth exceeded the company’s expectations.
July 2026
31 JulDeals & M&A
BetMGM reports second-quarter revenue of $711m
The update gives investors a second-quarter revenue figure for BetMGM.
29 JulDeals & M&A
BetMGM increases quarterly revenue 3% but misses expectations
The update shows modest revenue growth falling short of market expectations.
28 JulDeals & M&A
BetMGM pushes $500m annual EBITDA target beyond 2027
The revised expectation delays BetMGM’s targeted earnings milestone.
27 JulLicences & markets
Entain secures Alberta approvals for Sports Interaction and PartyCasino
The approvals enable Entain to introduce its licensed betting and casino brands in Alberta.
23 JulLicences & markets
Entain launches Sports Interaction and Party Casino in regulated Alberta
The launches expand Entain’s presence in Alberta’s regulated online market.
21 JulPeople moves
Charlotte Emery leaves Entain UK marketing role
The departure leaves Entain recruiting leadership for its UK brand marketing.
21 JulPeople moves
Entain searches for marketing chief after Charlotte Emery departure
Entain must replace its departing marketing chief.
20 JulPeople moves
Entain begins plan to cut approximately 500 jobs
The plan would reduce Entain’s workforce by about 500 positions.
17 JulDeals & M&A
Entain plans 500 global job cuts and denies UK tax link
The planned cuts reduce staffing across operational and technology functions.
16 JulDeals & M&A
Entain cuts staffing as UK gambling taxes rise
The tax increase leads Entain to reduce staffing while seeking stricter sponsorship eligibility.
16 JulRegulation
Entain urges faster UK ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorship
Entain’s call seeks faster implementation of the proposed sponsorship restrictions.
16 JulRegulation
Entain urges sports bodies to prohibit unlicensed gambling sponsorships
The request seeks sponsorship restrictions before completion of the government consultation.
16 JulRegulation
BGC supports consultation on illegal gambling advertising and seeks immediate action
The industry body supports the proposed restrictions while seeking faster government action.
15 JulRegulation
Entain urges immediate voluntary action against unlicensed sports sponsors
Entain wants sports bodies to stop unlicensed sponsorship voluntarily rather than await legislation.
15 JulRegulation
DCMS opens consultation on illegal gambling sports sponsorship
The consultation considers restrictions on sports sponsorship by illegal gambling businesses.
June 2026
22 JunRegulation
Entain raises concerns about consumers identifying illegal betting sites
Entain has raised concerns about illegal betting with football and intellectual property authorities.
11 JunRegulation
Entain seeks UKIPO action on unlicensed gambling trademarks
Entain’s request brings trademark protection into its campaign against unlicensed UK gambling.
11 JunRegulation
UKGC warns operators over money laundering controls and AI use
The warning directs operators’ attention to anti-money laundering controls and their reliance on AI.
Market data
Entain · LSE: ENT. Share price end-of-day, delayed; not investment advice.
Last close (2026-10-16)GBp 443.70
1 week+3.9%
YTD−42.1%
1 year−46.9%
Market capGBP 2.84bn
| Financial year | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | GBP 4.30bn | GBP 4.77bn | GBP 5.09bn | GBP 5.26bn |
| EBITDA | GBP 546.9m | −GBP 44.7m | GBP 554.7m | GBP 318.7m |
| Operating income | GBP 610.9m | GBP 412.5m | GBP 433.4m | GBP 495.7m |
| Net income | GBP 24.2m | −GBP 928.6m | −GBP 452.7m | −GBP 666.7m |
| Diluted EPS | 0.04 | -1.51 | -0.71 | -1.04 |
| Cash & equivalents | GBP 606.4m | GBP 246.0m | GBP 390.6m | GBP 350.3m |
Figures as reported in each company’s currency; Q4 values for US filers may be derived as full year minus nine months. EBITDA is a company-defined or data-provider measure where shown.
End-of-day, delayed; not investment advice. Data and methodology · All gaming stocks
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Timeline
Key developments by month.
- Oct 2026
- Deals & M&A Entain reports Q3 revenue growth as Brazil falls 36%
- Regulation UK betting group members urge chancellor to reconsider proposed MGD rise
- Deals & M&A Entain reports 6% fall in Italian net gaming revenue in Q3 2026
- Deals & M&A BetMGM increases iGaming revenue 6% to $483m in US
- Regulation Conmebol uses virtual overlays to replace betting ads in Brazilian broadcasts
- Deals & M&A BetMGM increases Q3 revenue 7% to $710m
- Sep 2026
- Licences & markets Entain soft launches BlackRush online casino in New Zealand
- Deals & M&A Better Collective shares fall 37.16% following Brazil betting ban
- People moves GLI appoints Gavin Isaacs as board adviser
- Regulation President Lula bans online betting operations in Brazil through provisional measure
- Regulation BGC launches campaign against proposed 40% Machine Games Duty rate in Britain
- Regulation Entain warns online gaming advertising competition risks regulatory backlash in New Zealand
- Aug 2026
- Deals & M&A Entain says UK tax increase creates market-share opportunities
- Deals & M&A Entain increases first-half net gaming revenue to £2.5bn
- Deals & M&A Entain increases first-half net gaming revenue 5%
- Deals & M&A Entain reports H1 performance above expectations
- Deals & M&A Entain reports 5% H1 NGR growth as EBITDA falls 2%
- Deals & M&A Entain increases UK and Ireland online net gaming revenue
- Jul 2026
- Deals & M&A BetMGM reports second-quarter revenue of $711m
- Deals & M&A BetMGM increases quarterly revenue 3% but misses expectations
- Deals & M&A BetMGM pushes $500m annual EBITDA target beyond 2027
- Licences & markets Entain secures Alberta approvals for Sports Interaction and PartyCasino
- Licences & markets Entain launches Sports Interaction and Party Casino in regulated Alberta
- People moves Charlotte Emery leaves Entain UK marketing role
- Jun 2026
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