British gambling firm Entain forecast its annual core profit outlook above market expectations on Tuesday, driven by strong online betting momentum of the Women’s Euros and the inaugural Club World Cup tournament.
“We’re seeing a rise in interest in female sports,” Entain CFO Rob Wood told Reuters, adding that the recent Women’s Euros, where the British soccer team scored a historic win against world champions Spain, was the most bet-on women’s Euros ever.
Entain saw record engagement during the Club World Cup final – the year’s most bet-on football match – and the 2025 French Open, its most bet-on Grand Slam ever.
Entain’s net gaming revenue in the UK and Ireland, its largest market, came ahead of expectations with a 9% growth at constant currency for the six months ended June.
