Entain said it sees an opportunity to capture additional share in the UK as recent tax changes reshape competitive dynamics in the market, despite the group posting only modest top-line growth during Q1.
In a trading update, Entain said net gaming revenue (NGR) in the three months to 31 March was 3% higher than 2025. This, the group added, was in line with expectations for the period and driven by online growth.
Group online revenue was 5% higher year-on-year with growth reported across almost all core operating regions, though retail revenue was down 3% amid declines across all markets.
Entain noted that stronger underlying volume growth was partly offset by softer sports margins during the quarter, reflecting customer-friendly results.
