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SkyCity has reiterated its FY27 earnings outlook after first-quarter trading remained in line with expectations, despite subdued consumer conditions in New Zealand and Australia. Cost savings are running ahead of schedule, but one-off charges, online casino investment and the absence of formal guidance leave the recovery heavily execution-dependent.

SkyCity Entertainment Group has secured the right to apply for two New Zealand online casino licences, committing NZ$30 million in licence fees before GST. The company still needs to complete the application process ahead of next year’s planned market opening.

InFocus is extending its Codexa platform from US sweepstakes gaming into licensed real-money online gambling markets, initially targeting Curaçao and crypto-native operators. Commercial availability is expected in early 2027, but the expansion still depends on product testing, regulatory registration and customer uptake.

SkyCity Entertainment Group reported a 22% drop in underlying EBITDA for FY26, impacted by regulatory costs and carded play rollout, while progressing asset sales and preparing for New Zealand's online casino market.

InFocus Group Holdings Limited has formalised its strategic expansion into iGaming and digital assets, appointing a high-profile advisory board and strengthening its capital position through convertible notes and Bitcoin ETF investments.

Aristocrat Leisure has delivered a robust FY25 performance with double-digit growth in earnings and revenue, underpinned by market share gains and strategic portfolio realignment. The company also returned $1.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and buy-backs.

InFocus Group Holdings has launched two new strategic units targeting digital assets and iGaming, backed by a significant loan and guided by a newly formed advisory board featuring industry veterans.

SkyCity Entertainment Group reported a decline in FY25 revenue and earnings but remains confident in its FY26 outlook, underpinned by cost savings and strategic initiatives.