Playtech raised its 2025 adjusted EBITDA outlook to at least €195m, citing performance in the US and Mexico in the final quarter. The company said the figure includes HappyBet’s operating loss and income from associates, but excludes Snaitech’s contribution for the period Playtech owned it in 2025.
The revised forecast gives investors an updated profitability outlook, with specified inclusions and exclusions.
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It was reported that Black Cube cited Evolution’s UKGC settlement and failed Galaxy Gaming acquisition as support for its case against Evolution. The intelligence agency made the argument in a filing dated 3 August.
Reportedly, Sportradar shares fell 6.93% to $14.38 in the week to 17 July 2026, as litigation notices kept the securities case in view. Entain rose 1.45% and Rank gained 1.38%, while Playtech and Flutter also declined.
A New Jersey judge denied Evolution’s request to sanction Black Cube in the company’s defamation lawsuit. Judge John C. Porto found that Black Cube’s initial response met the scope of an earlier discovery order, while leaving Evolution able to raise the issue again; questioning of Black Cube director Avi Yanus is to continue.
Court filings submitted in New Jersey on 3 November detail payments Playtech made to Black Cube for investigating Evolution, according to Evolution’s submissions. The filings describe a £500,000 fee linked to Evolution losing a gaming licence; Evolution’s claim that total payments exceeded £1.8m has not been confirmed. Playtech has defended the investigation, while Evolution disputes Black Cube’s findings.
Playtech chief executive Mor Weizer and chief financial officer Chris McGinnis declined to answer questions about the company’s ongoing New Jersey litigation with Evolution during its H1 earnings call. Weizer said he could not discuss the litigation.