By The Weekly Edge desk ·
NEXT.io reported that Entain ENT · GBp 443.70 2026-10-16 Data’s UK and Ireland online net gaming revenue rose in H1 2026 despite higher gambling taxes. Chief executive Stella David said the company expected growth and optimisation efforts to support future cash generation.
Entain reported revenue growth in its UK and Ireland online business despite tax pressure.
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