Playtech lifts outlook following Caliente boost in H1

Playtech lifted its H1 outlook after reporting its Mexico partner benefited from better-than-expected sports results and has paid its first dividend under a new strategic deal.

Playtech said it now expects to post adjusted EBITDA of at least €90m [$104m] for the first half of 2025, following strong contributions from its Mexican associate Caliente Interactive and steady B2B momentum.

In a trading update ahead of its 11 September interim results, the London-listed gambling technology provider said Caliente benefitted from favourable sports betting results in Q2 and has declared and paid its first dividend under a revised strategic agreement.

The group also reported continued growth across its B2B segment.