Gaming Realms Reports 30% EBITDA Growth in Strong H1 Trading Update

• Gaming Realms has forecast an 18% year-on-year increase in revenue to £16.0 million for the first half of 2025.
• Profitability shows even stronger growth, with adjusted EBITDA expected to rise by 30% to £7.5 million for the same six-month period.
• This performance is attributed to continued growth in the company’s core content licensing business and successful international expansion.
• During H1, the company launched six new ‘Slingo’ titles and added 19 new distribution partners, significantly expanding its market reach.
• The strong H1 results come after new UK online slot stake limits were introduced in May, with the company stating it remains on track to meet full-year expectations.

Mobile-focused gaming content developer Gaming Realms plc has today issued a positive trading update for the first six months of 2025, signalling robust growth in both revenue and profitability.

For the half-year ending 30th June, the company expects to report revenue of £16.0 million, representing an 18% increase on the £13.6 million generated in the corresponding period last year. In a sign of strong operational efficiency, adjusted EBITDA is forecast to have grown at a faster pace, rising by 30% to reach £7.5 million. The company confirmed that these figures are in line with market expectations for the period.

Licensing and International Expansion Drive Performance

The strong performance has been attributed to the successful execution of the company’s growth strategy. Gaming Realms highlighted the continued expansion of its core content licensing business, which has been bolstered by the launch of six new titles in its popular ‘Slingo’ portfolio during the first half of the year.

Furthermore, the company’s international reach has been significantly enhanced through the addition of 19 new distribution partners. This expansion continues to be a key driver of growth, diversifying the group’s revenue streams and reducing reliance on any single market.

Positive Outlook Amidst UK Regulatory Headwinds

This impressive H1 performance has been delivered against the backdrop of significant regulatory change in the company’s home market. New online slot stake limits of £5 for players aged over 25 and £2 for those aged 18-24 came into effect in the UK on 21st May.

As these rules were implemented late in the reporting period, their full impact on the market is yet to be fully quantified. However, the company’s confident outlook suggests a resilient business model. In a statement, CEO Mark Segal commented on the results: “We are delighted with our strong performance in H1 of 2025. The continued growth in our core licensing business and the successful execution of our expansion strategy have delivered excellent results.”

Looking ahead, Segal added, “We look forward to building on this momentum in the second half of this year.” Gaming Realms is scheduled to publish its full interim results in the week commencing 22nd September 2025.