Entain Reaffirms 2026 Outlook as UK Growth Offsets Brazil Decline

Key Facts

1Entain PLC reiterated its 2026 guidance following a 2% rise in third-quarter net gaming revenue.

2Online net gaming revenue increased by 3%, driven by strong performance in the UK and Ireland.

Entain PLC reiterated its full-year 2026 financial guidance after reporting a 2% increase in net gaming revenue for the third quarter. Proactive Investors reported that online net gaming revenue rose by 3%, bolstered by strong growth in the UK and Ireland which helped mitigate a slump in the Brazilian market and unfavorable sports betting results.

Online revenue growth reached 5% when excluding Brazil, with double-digit increases recorded in New Zealand, Spain, and Canada. Conversely, international net gaming revenue fell by 4%, primarily reflecting a 36% decline in Brazil following reduced marketing efforts ahead of an online gambling ban introduced in September 2026.