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Bally's Corporation BALY

Hotels & Motels · SIC 7011 · Vertical: Hotels & Motels (SIC 7011)

13.48USD+3.69% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Bally's Corporation is a global gaming, hospitality, entertainment and technology group operating casinos, iGaming, sports betting and lottery businesses through Bally's Intralot. In the second quarter of 2026 the company reported consolidated revenue growth of 20.5%, to 792.2 million USD, reflecting acquisitions and interactive expansion.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Bally's Corporation (BALY) stock was 13.48 USD (+3.69% on the day), with market capitalisation 680.3 m USD, dividend yield 0.74%, beta 1.06, 52-week range 8.84–19.36 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 792.2 m USD (+20.5% YoY), net income of -146.1 m USD, diluted EPS -2.41 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
680.3 m USD
shares as of 31 Jul 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -11.71 · TTM to 31 Dec 2024
E/P (TTM)
-86.87%
TTM to 31 Dec 2024
Dividend yield
0.74%
DPS 12m 0.10
Beta (2y)
1.06
Volatility (1y) 73%
52-week range
8.8419.36

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
53.6
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
13.05 – 14.11
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.40 · band width 7.8%
SMA 50 / 200
12.16 / 12.88
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.19 / 0.31
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−2.2%−1.1%−1.2 pp—
3 months−3.8%−0.5%−3.3 pp—
6 months+2.4%+4.4%−2.0 pp—
Year to date−18.4%+12.3%−30.7 pp—
1 year−25.7%+13.5%−39.3 pp+9.5%
3 yearsunavailable+76.4%unavailable+9.2%
5 yearsunavailable+63.7%unavailable—
Max drawdown (1y)
−54.3%
10 Nov 2025 → 19 Aug 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−56.0%
07 Jan 2025 → 03 Jun 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
unavailable
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
792.2 m USD
+20.5% YoY
Net income
-146.1 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-2.41
unavailable YoY
net / operating
-18.4% / -4.3%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue618.5 m621.7 m630.0 m580.4 m657.5 m663.7 m755.7 m792.2 m
Research & development————21.6 m——20.3 m
SG&A248.4 m252.4 m273.6 m269.0 m298.2 m292.5 m316.0 m334.2 m
Operating income-74.0 m5.6 m-157.7 m-32.3 m-2.4 m989.0 k91.6 m-34.0 m
Depreciation & amortisation159.7 m78.8 m77.8 m63.2 m71.7 m78.4 m97.4 m91.7 m
Interest expense73.1 m74.2 m80.3 m71.7 m101.4 m110.8 m112.5 m121.2 m
Pre-tax income-142.5 m-61.7 m-281.5 m-66.8 m-43.0 m-147.5 m-164.1 m-177.6 m
Income tax31.4 m-1.5 m-33.6 m19.0 m185.4 m-41.3 m-3.2 m-13.6 m
Net income-173.9 m-60.2 m-247.9 m-85.8 m-228.4 m-102.9 m-161.9 m-146.1 m
Diluted EPS-3.61-1.24-5.10-1.76 ≈-3.76-1.70-2.69-2.41
Operating cash flow-7.9 m47.6 m ≈36.5 m ≈37.8 m——-145.0 m-120.9 m ≈
Capex28.1 m35.7 m92.3 m44.1 m49.0 m—38.9 m35.1 m ≈
Share repurchases00 ≈0 ≈0————

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20172018201920202021202220232024
Revenue421.1 m437.5 m523.6 m372.8 m1.3 bn2.3 bn2.4 bn2.5 bn
Revenue YoYunavailable+3.9%+19.7%−28.8%+254.7%+70.6%+8.6%+0.1%
Net income62.2 m71.4 m55.1 m-5.5 m-114.7 m-425.5 m-187.5 m-567.8 m
Net income YoYunavailable+14.8%−22.8%−110.0%unavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPS1.561.871.46-0.18-2.31-7.32-3.51-11.71
Diluted EPS YoYunavailable+19.9%−21.9%−112.3%unavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %14.8%16.3%10.5%-1.5%-8.7%-18.9%-7.7%-23.2%
Free cash flow60.0 m-19.6 m65.9 m4.2 m-14.8 m58.7 m-122.9 m-85.8 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2024 · 31 Dec 2024

Cash
171.2 m USD
Financial debt
3.3 bn USD
Net debt
3.1 bn USD
Equity
30.9 m USD
Total assets
5.9 bn USD
Debt / equity
107.40x
Current ratio
0.66x
ROE
-170.3%
ROA
-8.9%
FCF margin
-3.5%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2022
2.3 bn
2023
2.4 bn
2024
2.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

SG&A
2022
825.7 m
2023
1.1 bn
2024
1.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Operating income
2022
-293.0 m
2023
104.0 m
2024
-258.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2022
300.6 m
2023
350.4 m
2024
379.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

EBITDA
2022
7.6 m ≈
2023
454.4 m ≈
2024
121.2 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025derived

Interest expense
2022
208.2 m
2023
277.6 m
2024
310.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Pre-tax income
2022
-454.5 m
2023
-185.7 m
2024
-552.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Income tax
2022
-28.9 m
2023
1.8 m
2024
15.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Net income
2022
-425.5 m
2023
-187.5 m
2024
-567.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Diluted EPS
2022
-7.32
2023
-3.51
2024
-11.71

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2022
58.1 m
2023
53.4 m
2024
48.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Dividend per share
2022
0.10
2023
—
2024
—

SEC (XBRL)· 01 Mar 2023verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2022
212.5 m
2023
163.2 m
2024
171.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Receivables
2022
71.7 m
2023
70.3 m
2024
55.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Inventories
2022
14.2 m
2023
14.6 m
2024
19.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Current assets
2022
522.7 m
2023
572.3 m
2024
447.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2022
1.2 bn
2023
1.2 bn
2024
630.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Goodwill
2022
1.7 bn
2023
1.9 bn
2024
1.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2022
2.0 bn
2023
1.9 bn
2024
1.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Total assets
2022
6.3 bn
2023
6.9 bn
2024
5.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Accounts payable
2022
70.1 m
2023
69.2 m
2024
85.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Short-term debt
2022
19.5 m
2023
19.5 m
2024
19.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Long-term debt
2022
3.5 bn
2023
3.6 bn
2024
3.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Current liabilities
2022
755.8 m
2023
874.8 m
2024
677.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Total liabilities
2022
5.5 bn
2023
6.2 bn
2024
5.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Equity
2022
806.2 m
2023
635.9 m
2024
30.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2022
271.0 m
2023
188.6 m
2024
114.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Capex
2022
212.3 m
2023
311.5 m
2024
199.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Free cash flow
2022
58.7 m ≈
2023
-122.9 m ≈
2024
-85.8 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025derived

Investing cash flow
2022
-302.9 m
2023
-207.8 m
2024
97.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Financing cash flow
2022
43.2 m
2023
65.8 m
2024
-287.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Dividends paid
2022
0
2023
—
2024
—

SEC (XBRL)· 01 Mar 2023verified

Share repurchases
2022
153.4 m
2023
99.1 m
2024
0

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
0.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2024
Revenue CAGR 3Y
22.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2021 → FY 2024
Revenue CAGR 5Y
36.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2019 → FY 2024
EBIT growth (YoY)
-348.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2024
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
unavailable
input data missing
Net margin
unavailable
input data missing
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
unavailable
input data missing
ROA
unavailable
input data missing
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
4.1 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
7.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Interest coverage
unavailable
the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used

Liquidity

Current ratio
0.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
0.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
FCF conversion
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
680.3 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
4.8 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
input data missing
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
input data missing
Earnings yield
unavailable
input data missing
P/B
1.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
0.7%
computed by olivLawdata up to 30 Jun 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • indicators available: 2 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 12.5% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

13.48 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 680.3 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
680.3 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
input data missing
P/B
1.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
unavailable
input data missing
Net margin
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue growth (YoY)
0.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2024
Dividend yield
0.7%
computed by olivLawdata up to 30 Jun 2026

Coverage and freshness

33/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2024
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Jul 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 14 Aug 2026
verified 1379derived 76

Score by group

13% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
1.31
USD per share
Mid
1.51
USD per share
High
1.77
USD per share
Price: 13.48 USD
The price is above the range
Potential to the central value: -88.8% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -794.3% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: single method · 1 methods used · 1 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 1.31 – 1.77 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the input exists, but its latest figure is far older than the latest reported period: not used
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · input data missing
  • Dividend discount (DDM)1.31 – 1.77 (Mid 1.51)
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Hotels & Motels (SIC 7011)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 2 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 12.5% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth22.8%100 (on a fixed band)67%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet0.9x9 (on a fixed band)33%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial9/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partialunavailable · 0/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partialunavailable · 0/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Bally’s Corporation (BALY). Latest full fiscal year: 2024; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 2.5 bn USD in 2024; YoY growth 0.1%.

The estimated value range is 1.31–1.77 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 1.51 USD, the price of 13.48 USD leaves a potential of -88.8% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -794.3% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 2 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 12.5% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 22.8%

What contradicts it

  • Current ratio: 0.9x
  • The price is above the estimated value range

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, Net margin, FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Hotels & Motels (SIC 7011) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 26 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 30.2x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 12.0x
P/S
—
vertical median 1.8x
P/B
1.1x
vertical median 2.8x
below median (−62.0%)
ROE
—
vertical median 11.2%
Net margin
—
vertical median 5.7%
EBIT margin
—
vertical median 15.5%
Revenue YoY
0.1%
vertical median 4.2%
below median (−98.6%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 3.4x
Dividend yield
0.7%
vertical median 1.0%
below median (−26.1%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
HTHTH World Group Ltd154.3 bn218.441.5%20.1%+10.5%+9% / +37%
MARMarriott International Inc109.4 bn42.4—9.7%+4.3%+39% / +110%
HLTHilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.83.8 bn50.8—13.4%+7.7%+32% / +125%
IHGInterContinental Hotels Group PLC29.0 bn36.2—14.6%+5.4%+31% / +124%
LVSLas Vegas Sands Corp.25.5 bn16.7262.8%11.8%+15.2%−40% / −12%
ATATAtour Lifestyle Holdings Limited14.5 bn63.750.5%16.6%+41.0%−9% / +97%
WYNNWynn Resorts, Limited8.5 bn19.7—6.1%+0.1%−36% / −2%
MGMMGM Resorts International8.3 bn12.726.8%3.9%+1.7%−7% / −17%
CZRCaesars Entertainment, Inc.6.0 bn—-15.1%-4.5%+2.1%+26% / −34%
WHWyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.5.9 bn29.838.2%14.0%+1.5%+10% / +4%
MLCOMelco Resorts & Entertainment Limited5.7 bn30.6—3.6%+11.3%−48% / −33%
BYDBoyd Gaming Corp5.5 bn11.719.6%12.3%+4.1%−7% / +32%
CHHChoice Hotels International Inc5.4 bn26.7146.5%12.7%+0.8%+32% / +9%
TNLTravel & Leisure Co.4.7 bn20.7—5.7%+4.1%+13% / +118%
PKPark Hotels & Resorts Inc.3.4 bn—-5.0%-6.4%−2.2%+57% / +14%
SHOSunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.2.4 bn54.72.8%5.3%+6.0%+39% / +32%
PENNPenn Entertainment, Inc.2.3 bn—-37.4%-12.7%+5.8%+18% / −29%
XHRXenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.2.0 bn628.90.3%0.3%+3.8%+57% / +79%
MCRIMonarch Casino & Resort, Inc.2.0 bn17.920.4%20.4%+4.4%+17% / +80%
BALYBally’s Corporation680.3 m———+0.1%−26% / unavailable
FLLFull House Resorts Inc29.1 m—-936.4%-12.1%+3.5%−70% / −84%
CNTYCentury Casinos, Inc.16.9 m——-9.6%−0.5%−61% / −86%
RRRRed Rock Resorts, Inc.—29.160.8%5.8%+3.7%−17% / +9%
MRNOMurano Global Investments Plc——-54.7%-488.8%+154.6%−88% / −98%
HHyatt Hotels Corporation—98.65.6%2.6%+6.8%+16% / +66%

1- and 3-year price returns: for BALY from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Scenarios are not available. input data missing

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

Bally's Corporation is a global gaming, hospitality, entertainment and technology group operating casinos, iGaming, sports betting and lottery businesses through Bally's Intralot. In the second quarter of 2026 the company reported consolidated revenue growth of 20.5%, to 792.2 million USD, reflecting acquisitions and interactive expansion.

SWOT

Strengths

  • Diversified portfolio of casinos, online platforms and lotteries, with a presence in several countries and a large loyal customer base through the rewards programme.
  • Well-known brand in the gaming industry and proprietary technology, including the Vitruvian data and marketing platform.
  • Solid growth in the online and international segments in 2026, offsetting relatively flat US casino performance.

Weaknesses

  • High debt and financing costs for development projects, which limit financial flexibility.
  • Significant net losses in fiscal 2025 and internal control weaknesses reported as material.
  • Dependence on local regulation and licences, so the loss of one licence can have knock-on effects.

Opportunities

  • Expansion of iGaming and sports betting in states moving to legalise these activities could raise online segment revenue.
  • Completing Bally's Chicago and the New York project could open new long-term revenue sources.
  • Consolidation of the UK online operator market could offer acquisition opportunities and higher market share.

Threats

  • Higher gaming taxes in the UK and other European markets could reduce profit margins.
  • Growing competition from Native American casinos and online operators could erode regional market share.
  • Cyber and data-protection risks could damage reputation and create legal liability.

Risks

  • Debt and project financinghigh

    Construction costs and licence payments may require additional financing, and covenants in debt agreements can limit operations.

  • Regulation and licensinghigh

    Regulators hold broad powers over licences, and failure to meet conditions can lead to suspensions or fines.

  • Sensitivity to discretionary spendingmedium

    Lower consumer discretionary spending, particularly during inflation, can reduce visits and gaming revenue.

  • Acquisition integrationmedium

    Integrating Intralot and the planned evoke plc acquisition may bring unexpected costs and delay the anticipated benefits.

  • Cybersecurity and datamedium

    Security incidents or technology failures could disrupt operations and expose the company to sanctions.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • Rising revenue in the online and international segments, plus a large loyal customer base, could support the group's expansion if the second-quarter 2026 trend continues.
  • Completing the large projects in Chicago, Las Vegas and New York could add long-term revenue sources.
  • If the Intralot integration and the evoke plc acquisition go to plan, the group's global scale could improve operating efficiency.

What would break the thesis

  • High debt and large construction costs could limit financial flexibility if revenue growth falls short.
  • The UK tax increase could continue to pressure B2C margins even as revenue grows.
  • Regional and online competition could keep pressure on market share and marketing costs.

What to watch

  • Opening of the permanent Bally's Chicago casino and evolution of construction costsearly 2027
  • Completion of the evoke plc acquisition and regulatory approvals2027
  • Impact of the UK gaming tax increase on B2C segment EBITDARQ3 2026

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

The strategy focuses on expanding the integrated casino and interactive platform, optimising the capital structure and pursuing disciplined growth through acquisitions and development projects such as Bally's Chicago, Bally's Bronx and the Las Vegas site 12. The company sees interactive gaming as a significant strategic opportunity and allocates resources to markets where iGaming regulation is expected 1. The Bronx licence and the planned acquisition of evoke plc could change the group's risk and growth profile 3.

Quarterly results show growing diversification: in the second quarter of 2026 Casinos & Resorts generated 401.0 million USD, Bally's Intralot B2C 243.5 million USD and North America Interactive 66.1 million USD 3. The company also announced an intention to acquire evoke plc, a global leader in sports betting and online gaming 3.

Segments

Bally's Intralot B2C

Includes the European interactive gaming operations, Intralot's B2C lottery operations and the Bally's Newcastle casino in the UK 2. Revenue rose 22.3% to 243.5 million USD in the second quarter of 2026, although UK growth is affected by the higher gaming tax 3.

North America Interactive

Covers the North American operations of Bally's Interactive, mainly online iGaming and sports betting 1. Revenue grew 16.9% in the second quarter of 2026 and segment Adjusted EBITDAR reached 3.0 million USD 3.

Market context

The US gaming market is dominated by large operators with substantial financial and marketing resources, and the expansion of gaming into new states or through Native American casinos can reduce market share 1. The online market is highly competitive, with thousands of sites and constant pressure on marketing costs 1. In the UK, consolidation among smaller operators has progressed more slowly than the company expected 3.

Demand for entertainment and gaming depends on consumers' disposable income, and inflation or weaker confidence can reduce casino visits and online spending 2. Lottery operators compete for government contracts awarded through lengthy and competitive bidding 1.

Trends

  • Legalisation of online gaming in the UStailwind

    Regulated expansion of sports betting and iGaming across more states could open new markets for the digital business, although the legislative pace remains uncertain 1.

  • Digitalisation of gamingmixed

    Migration of customers to online platforms and integrated loyalty programmes can raise customer value, but requires technology investment and exposes the company to cyber risk 12.

  • Large development projectsmixed

    Completing Bally's Chicago and Bally's Bronx could expand casino capacity in major cities, yet high construction and financing costs may strain the balance sheet 23.

Competitive position

The company faces competition from large gaming operators with greater name recognition and marketing resources, and from Native American casinos that pay lower taxes 1. In online gaming it competes with platforms that use aggressive sign-up bonuses to attract new customers 1.

In lotteries, Bally's Intralot competes with suppliers holding long-term government contracts, and winning or renewing contracts depends on competitive tenders 13. Competition in Atlantic City and East St. Louis weighed on casino revenue in the second quarter of 2026 3.

  • Large US casino operators

    Gaming companies with greater name recognition and financial resources that compete directly in regional markets 1.

  • Native American casinos

    Operators that are expanding and benefit from lower taxes, adding competitive pressure in certain states 1.

  • Online sportsbook and iGaming operators

    International platforms that attract customers through bonuses and aggressive marketing, especially in the UK and Europe 13.

  • Lottery and VLT monitoring providers

    Companies competing for government lottery and monitoring contracts through competitive tenders 1.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

SEC filings

  • Current report02 Oct 2026
    Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report14 Sept 2026
    Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report03 Sept 2026
    Departure or appointment of officers · Other events
  • Quarterly report14 Aug 2026
  • Current report14 Aug 2026
    Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report05 Aug 2026
    Material agreement · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report11 Jun 2026
    Material agreement · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report20 May 2026
    Shareholder vote
  • Quarterly report18 May 2026
  • Current report18 May 2026
    Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Bally's Corporation · 23 Mar 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Bally's Corporation · 14 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Bally's Corporation · 14 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.