The gaming and leisure multinational Cirsa closed the first half of 2026 with a profit of 94.7 million euros, representing an increase of 84.9% compared to the same period last year.
Net operating revenue stood at 1,260 million, up 9.1%, while Ebitda totaled 396.2 million, 8.4% above what was recorded in 2025.
For the first time in its history, Cirsa has managed to surpass the 200 million Ebitda barrier in a single quarter. “The correct execution of the strategy in all the markets where the company operates has allowed it to improve operating profit, reaching 72 consecutive quarters of growth,” the company stated.
According to the company, the rise in profits occurred mainly due to a 34% reduction in financial costs and the increase in Ebitda.
The firm controlled by Blackstone has explained that the currency exchange had a neutral impact during this period, as the negative effect reported during the first quarter was “fully offset” in the second.
All business units had a “strong” performance in the first half of the year. The Slots Spain division stood out with growth of 12.1%.
Cirsa has noted that the number of machines in Spain remained stable compared to the previous year, so the increase in revenue is due to the machine replacement program and an improvement in productivity at each location.
Online gaming
The online gaming business experienced a 12.2% increase in net operating revenue, reaching 303.2 million, thanks to “robust organic growth across all products and geographies.”
The 2026 FIFA World Cup boosted betting in June, which drove business volume and the customer base.
Likewise, Cirsa has highlighted that the acquisition of Slots del Sol is part of the growth plan for 2026. The company expects the operation to “positively contribute” to the group’s growth and Ebitda margin in the coming quarters.
Casinos
The casino division achieved a 10.2% increase in revenue, reaching 524.6 million. The company chaired by Joaquim Agut has stated that the purchases made in the last quarter of 2025 have had a favorable impact on the result.
The improvement in revenue was “healthy” in all the countries where it operates, according to Cirsa, although in Mexico the increase was smaller because some users chose to watch the World Cup football matches instead of going to the casinos.
“The pipeline of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) opportunities remains very solid,” Cirsa has stated, having announced on July 20 its arrival in Portugal with the purchase of Casino Figueira.