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 we have consistently delivered superior returns to our shareholders and distributed more than 10% of our market capitalization since June 2025 (including buybacks). On the back of this solid quarter, we also reiterate our 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.