(AsiaGameHub) – Banijay Group announced robust Q1 2026 results, with its sports betting and gaming division achieving 17.3% year-on-year growth.
The company behind Betclic and Tipico recorded total group revenue of €1.15 billion for the quarter, representing a 9% increase overall, while gaming revenue rose to €433.1 million.
This performance was driven by a 20% rise in unique active players across its betting and gaming platforms.
Revenue from casino, poker, and turf betting grew by 27%, supported by the launch of a new in-house online poker platform in France and the expansion of its online casino into Côte d’Ivoire.
Sports betting continued to be the largest segment of the company’s gambling operations, with sportsbook revenue up 14% to €326.5 million, fueled by sustained player engagement.
Although Banijay’s acquisition of Tipico was finalized after the Q1 reporting period, the company stated that the deal is anticipated to significantly enhance its gaming operations over time. The acquisition also unites three leading European gambling brands under the Banijay Gaming division, following Tipico’s prior purchase of Admiral Group.
François Riahi characterized 2026 as a “transformative” year for the company, highlighting both the integration of Tipico and the planned merger of Banijay Entertainment with All3Media.
Riahi noted that the gaming division continues to gain from ongoing product innovation and increasing player activity, emphasizing that the company is well positioned heading into the FIFA World Cup 2026 this summer.
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