Playtech shares jump as U.S., Mexico boost first four months performance

Playtech

20/05/2026 08:30

** Shares of UK gaming firm Playtech  PTEC.L up 3.7% at 376.6 p

** Co reports strong trading in the first four months of the year driven by continued strength in the U.S., Mexico and select European markets

** "Playtech appears to be on track with our forecasts. We count this as a positive sign given the turbulence in the macro economy and the challenges in parts of the industry"- Peel Hunt

** YTD, stock has risen ~30%

(Reporting by Tuhina in Bengaluru)

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