Good Morning. Some giants just continue to grow. Such was the case for Aristocrat in the first fiscal half of the year, with the company reporting profit of over $484 million, including a doubling of both profit and revenue in its Asian operations. Meanwhile, gaming revenue in the Philippines surged during the first quarter, hitting a new record high, boosted by eGames. And in India, experts are urging regulators to not be heavy handed in their approach to gaming, but that a strong framework is required to ensure taxes are collected adequately.
What you need to know
- Aristocrat registers 1H24 fiscal profit of $484 million, with Asia revenue and profit doubling yearly and strong results from all segments.
- Philippines gaming revenue surges in 1Q24, hitting new record high, supported by strong performance in eGames.
- A ‘light-touch’ regulatory environment and support should be put in place to allow India to emerge as a ‘global gaming innovation hub’.
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RESULTS
Aristocrat profit hits $484M in fiscal 1H24
Aristocrat continued to justify its position as a global gaming giant, reporting fiscal first-half results topping $484 million. The group notes that its Asian operations were very healthy, doubling in both profit and revenue. The group’s Gaming arm continued to lead contributions, boosted by strong sales and the launch of recent releases, such as Dragon Link.
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