Entain H1 2025 Results Show Strong Online and US Growth
Published: August 13, 2025 | Author: Ron Clarke
At Casin.com, we’re always on the lookout for news that matters to our readers. Entain has just published its results for the first half of 2025, and the figures give a clear picture of how one of the largest gambling operators in the world is performing in key markets this year.
Who is Entain?
Entain plc is a leading international betting and gaming company with a portfolio of well-known brands. These include Ladbrokes, Coral, bwin, PartyCasino, and Sportingbet, as well as BetMGM in the United States through a joint venture with MGM Resorts. The group’s main markets are the UK and Ireland, continental Europe (including Italy), Brazil, and the US, with operations in other regulated markets worldwide.
Highlights from H1 2025
For the six months to 30 June 2025, group net gaming revenue reached approximately £2.63 billion, an increase of 3% on a reported basis (actual money earned) and 6% at constant currency (removing the effects of exchange rate changes). Online was a strong performer, with the UK and Ireland segment up 21% in constant currency, and Brazil, now a regulated market for Entain, also up 21%.
In the US, BetMGM reported 35% growth in net gaming revenue, helping drive a 32% rise in group EBITDA (earnings before interest and taxes) to £625 million. The interim dividend was increased by 5% to 9.8 pence per share. The company also raised its forecast for the full year, now expecting online NGR (Net Gaming Revenue) growth of around 7% in constant currency and full-year group EBITDA between £1.10 billion and £1.15 billion.
Major sporting events such as the Women’s Euros, Club World Cup, French Open, and Wimbledon boosted betting activity across multiple markets.
What this means
These results show that Entain is growing steadily in its most important online markets, with the UK, Brazil, and the US all delivering strong double-digit growth. The performance of BetMGM is particularly significant, as the US market remains one of the biggest growth opportunities for the group. The fact that Entain has raised its full-year forecast suggests confidence in maintaining this momentum, especially with more sporting events ahead in the second half of the year. However, the company’s warning about higher UK gambling taxes hints at possible challenges that could affect future growth in that market.
Looking Ahead
With CEO Stella David and chair Pierre Bouchut now confirmed in their roles, Entain moves into the second half of the year with stable leadership and upgraded financial expectations. However, the company also pointed to rising gambling taxes in the UK as a possible risk, warning they could push some players towards unlicensed operators.
We at Casin.com will continue to follow developments in the gambling industry, reporting on how leading operators like Entain adapt to market changes, regulatory developments, and shifting player habits.
