TLDR Playtech CEO Mor Weizer called the company’s first four months of 2026 “excellent,” driven by stronger-than-expected Americas performance US business is accelerating and the Caliplay joint venture in Mexico continues to grow Certain European markets and live casino also contributed to the strong start The company is reviewing its Sun Bingo business in the UK after Remote Gaming Duty jumped from 21% to 40% Senior independent director Ian Penrose will step down from the board after FY2026 results are released Americas Momentum Powers Playtech’s Early 2026 Performance
Playtech delivered a post-AGM trading update on Wednesday covering its performance through the first four months of 2026. CEO Mor Weizer said the company had an “excellent” start to the year.
The update pointed to better-than-expected results across the Americas region. The US and Mexico were the main drivers of that outperformance.
Playtech’s US business has been building over recent years. Weizer said returns on those investments are now accelerating and contributing meaningfully to profitability.
In Mexico, the company’s Caliplay joint venture with Caliente Interactive continues to perform well. Playtech signed a new strategic agreement with Caliente in September 2024 to expand that partnership.
Weizer highlighted the upcoming World Cup as a chance to strengthen Caliente’s position in the Mexican market. The partnership has been a core growth area for the supplier over the past year.
Beyond the Americas, Playtech said certain European markets also helped power its strong start. The company’s live casino segment delivered what it called a “solid performance” during the period.
Weizer expressed confidence in the company’s outlook. He cited Playtech’s expansion in regulated markets, diversified footprint, and scalable technology as reasons the group is well positioned going forward.
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