Banijay Group reported strong Q1 2026 results, with its sports betting and gaming division delivering 17.3% year-on-year growth.
The owner of Betclic and Tipico posted total group revenue of €1.15 billion for the quarter, up 9% overall, while gaming revenue climbed to €433.1 million.
The performance was supported by a 20% increase in unique active players across the company’s betting and gaming platforms.
Casino, poker and turf betting revenue rose 27%, helped by the launch of a new proprietary online poker platform in France and an online casino rollout in Côte d’Ivoire.
Sports betting remained the company’s largest gambling segment, with sportsbook revenue increasing 14% to €326.5 million due to continued player engagement.
Although Banijay’s acquisition of Tipico officially closed after the Q1 reporting period, the company said the deal is expected to significantly strengthen its gaming business over time. The acquisition also brings together three major European gambling brands under the Banijay Gaming division, following Tipico’s earlier acquisition of Admiral Group.
François Riahi described 2026 as a “transformative” year for the company, citing both the Tipico integration and the planned combination of Banijay Entertainment with All3Media.
Riahi said the gaming division continues to benefit from product innovation and growing player activity, adding that the company is well positioned ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 this summer.
