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Lottomatica posts H1 results, reiterates guidance. July 28, 2026 Key Points * Lottomatica has published its H1 financials report * The company experienced growth across multiple metrics * The leadership was pleased with the consistent progress Image Source: Lottomatica Italian gaming giant Lottomatica Group has published its financial results for the first half of 2026, outlining strong growth across multiple metrics. According to company leaders, the results highlighted Lottomatica's "consistency in growth." Lottomatica's H1 was a period of strength. In its report, Lottomatica said that its total handle for the H1 period was EUR 24 billion ($27.3 billion), up 9% year-on-year. This was driven by a 12% growth in online bets, the company clarified. In the meantime, Lottomatica's gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached EUR 2.4 billion ($2.73 billion) for the period, up 2% year-on-year. This figure means that the company's total online market share, iSports market share, and iGaming market share for Q2 were 31.6%, 31.8%, and 31.6%, respectively. Lottomatica's revenues, on the other hand, were approximately EUR 1.2 billion ($1.36 billion) for H1, up 5% year-on-year. Online revenues reached EUR 525 million ($597.1 million), up 12% year-on-year. Lottomatica's sports franchise and gaming franchise, on the other hand, reported revenues of EUR 275 million ($312.8 million) (down 1% year-on-year) and EUR 380 million ($432.2 million) (down 2% year-on-year), respectively. For Q2, the revenues of the online segment, the sports franchise, and the gaming franchise were EUR 260 million ($295.7 million) (+17%), EUR 133 million ($151.3 million) (+3%), and EUR 185 million ($210.4 million) (-3%). The company added that its H1 adjusted EBITDA for the period was EUR 465 million ($528.8 million), up 10% year-on-year. Lottomatica also reported operating cash flow of EUR 385 million ($437.8 million) and an adjusted net profit of EUR 196 million ($222.9 million). The company's net financial debt at the end of H1 was EUR 2.1 billion ($2.39 billion). CEO Angelozzi was pleased with the consistent performance. Lottomatica's chair and CEO, Guglielmo Angelozzi, commented on the results. He praised the very strong Q2 results, saying that they exemplify Lottomatica's "consistency in growth on all key financial and business metrics." He noted that the company's adjusted EBITDA in every quarter for the last 10 years (except during the pandemic) has demonstrated growth. Thanks to this Gambling News has consistently delivered superior returns to its shareholders and distributed more than 10% of its market capitalization since June 2025 (including buybacks). On the back of this solid quarter, Gambling News also reiterate its view to close the FY 2026 Adj. EBITDA at the top end of the guidance. Guglielmo Angelozzi, chair & CEO, Lottomatica Group Lottomatica wrapped up its report by reiterating its guidance for the fiscal year and confirming that it expects its adjusted EBITDA to be at the top end of the range.

Lottomatica targets top end of 2026 guidance as H1 profits jump 10%. Lottomatica reiterated it expects adjusted EBITDA at the top end of its €930-€970m 2026 guidance after H1 adjusted EBITDA rose 10% to €465.3m. Strong online performance revenue up 13% to €525.1m and higher online market share drove the result. Online growth supports Lottomatica's H1 earnings outlook. Lottomatica kept its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance unchanged after reporting higher revenue, profit and online market share in the first half of 2026. The Italian operator said performance for the six months to 30 June was driven by its online division, which offset softer results in gaming and sports. Group revenue reached €1.18bn in H1, up 5% year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA rose 10% to €465.3m, while adjusted net profit, excluding acquisition-related and other non-recurring items, came to €196m. Full-year guidance remains unchanged. Following the first-half result, Lottomatica reiterated its expectation to deliver adjusted EBITDA at the top end of its 2026 guidance range. The company had previously set full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance at between €930m and €970m. Pre-tax profit for the six-month period increased 67% to €181m. After €65m in income tax, statutory net profit rose 70% year-on-year to €116m, while profit attributable to owners of the parent company climbed 64% to €112.9m. Online division drives revenue and share gains. Online revenue increased 13% to €525.1m during the half. Online gross gaming revenue, a measure of wagering revenue after winnings are paid out, rose 11% to €916m, while online bets grew 12% to €16.2bn. Market share also moved higher in Italy's online segment during the second quarter. Lottomatica reported total online market share of 31.6%, up 1.1 percentage points year-on-year. Its online sports betting share reached 31.8%, while its iGaming share stood at 31.6%. Retail segments post declines. Outside online, the group's other divisions recorded weaker revenue trends. Gaming revenue fell 2% to €380m, with gross gaming revenue down 3% to €1.15bn and total bets slipping 2% to €5.3bn. Sports revenue edged down 1% to €275m and sports gross gaming revenue declined 2% to €352m. Betting volume still rose 10% to €2.2bn, helped by the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the latter part of the period. Management points to margin expansion. Across the full business, gross gaming revenue increased 2% to €2.4bn and total bets rose 9% to €23.7bn. Online adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 57.9%, compared with 54.1% in the first half of 2025. Guglielmo Angelozzi, chairman and CEO at Lottomatica, commented: "Q2 of 2026 continues to show our consistency in growth on all key financial and business metrics. We have seen adjusted EBITDA growth in every quarter in the last 10 years - except during Covid restrictions - continuous and substantial margins increase on the back of a consistently growing online market and market share."