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GROUPE PARTOUCHE: Sustained growth in activity over the first 9 months of the financial year
Groupe Partouche, European leader in gaming, publishes this day its consolidated turnover for the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2023 (May to July 2023).
Sustained activity at 3rd quarter
In a normalized operating context, the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) increases by +6.5% to € 178.7 M during the 3rd quarter 2023, compared to € 167.9 M a year earlier.
In France, the GGR benefits from an increase in attendance of +4.8% and stands at € 161.5 M, up by +5.6% compared to N-1, slot machines and table games increasing by +5.3% and +6.8% respectively. The GGR of electronic games follows a more sustained trend at +9.8%.
Abroad, the GGR records an increase of +15.1% compared to N-1, to € 17.2 M. The GGR of Swiss online gaming shows a very good performance (+47.8% to € 4.2 M). Furthermore, the 3rd quarter 2023 includes 3 full months of activity for the Middelkerke casino, i.e. a GGR of € 1.1 M, compared to only 23 days in N-1, i.e. a GGR of € 0.2 M, the casino operations having started on 1st July 2022.
After levies, the Net Gaming Revenue (NGR) improves by +5.6% à € 79.2 M
The hotels activity increases by +6.5% at € 8.8 M due to the good performance of the Aquabella Hotel at Aix-en-Provence and of Forges-les-Eaux hotels.
Globally, the 3rd quarter 2023 turnover reaches € 105.1 M, compared to € 100.9 M in 2022 (+4.1%)
Aggregate turnover end of July up by +11.3 % at € 320.7 M
At the end of July 2023, after taking into account the scope effects1 over the period, the aggregated 9-month turnover stands at € 320.7 M (+11.3% compared to 2022), with the Net Gaming Revenue at € 255.3 M (+11.8%).
Upcoming events:
Turnover 4th quarter 2023: Tuesday 12th December 2023, after stock market closure
Income fiscal year at 31st October 2023: Tuesday 30th January 2024, after stock market closure
Groupe Partouche was established in 1973 and has grown to become one of the market leaders in Europe in its business sector. Listed on the stock exchange, it operates casinos, a gaming club, hotels, restaurants, spas and golf courses. The Group operates 41 casinos and employs nearly 3,900 people. It is well known for innovating and testing the games of tomorrow, which allows it to be confident about its future, while aiming to strengthen its leading position and continue to enhance its profitability. Groupe Partouche was floated on the stock exchange in 1995, and is listed on Euronext Paris, Compartment. ISIN B: FR0012612646 – Reuters: PARP.PA – Bloomberg: PARP:FP
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1– Consolidated turnover aggregate 9 months per quarter
| In €M | 2023 | 2022 | Variation |
| 1st quarter (Nov. to Jan.) | 116.4 | 98.1 | +18.6% |
| 2nd quarter (Feb. to Apr.) | 99.2 | 89.1 | +11.4% |
| 3rd quarter (May to Jul.) | 105.1 | 100.9 | +4.1% |
| Total consolidated turnover | 320.7 | 288.1 | +11.3% |
2- Construction of the consolidated turnover
2.1 – 3rd quarter
| In €M | 2023 | 2022 | Variation |
| Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) | 178.7 | 167.9 | +6.5% |
| Levies | -99.5 | -92.8 | +7.2% |
| Net Gaming Revenue (NGR) | 79.2 | 75.0 | +5.6% |
| Turnover excluding NGR | 26.7 | 26.9 | -0.5% |
| Fidelity Programme | -0.9 | -1.0 | -11.8% |
| Total consolidated turnover | 105.1 | 100.9 | +4.1% |
2.2 – Aggregate 9 months
| In €M | 2023 | 2022 | Variation |
| Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) | 519.7 | 457.8 | +13.5% |
| Levies | -264.5 | -229.5 | +15.3% |
| Net Gaming Revenue (NGR) | 255.3 | 228.4 | +11.8% |
| Turnover excluding NGR | 68.1 | 62.1 | +9.7% |
| Fidelity Programme | -2.7 | -2.4 | +13.6% |
| Total consolidated turnover | 320.7 | 288.1 | +11.3% |
3– Breakdown of turnover by activity
3.1 – 3rd quarter
| In M€ | 2023 | 2022 | Variation |
| Casinos | 92.4 | 87.8 | +5.2% |
| Hotels | 8.8 | 8.3 | +6.5% |
| Other | 3.9 | 4.9 | -19.9% |
| Total consolidated turnover | 105.1 | 100.9 | +4.1% |
3.2 – Aggregate 9 months
| In M€ | 2023 | 2022 | Variation |
| Casinos | 292.3 | 261.3 | +11.9% |
| Hotels | 19.7 | 17.2 | +14.0% |
| Other | 8.8 | 9.6 | -8.6% |
| Total consolidated turnover | 320.7 | 288.1 | +11.3% |
4– Glossay
The “Gross Gaming Revenue” corresponds to the sum of the various operated games, after deduction of the payment of the winnings to the players. This amount is debited of the “levies” (i.e. tax to the State, the city halls, CSG, CRDS).
The «Gross Gaming Revenue» after deduction of the levies, becomes the “Net Gaming Revenue “, a component of the turnover.
1 The entry into the Group of the Middelkerke casino (Belgium) from 1st of July 2022 for an opening on 8th of July after some works, sale of the stake held in the Crans-Montana casino (Switzerland) on 31st of January 2022 and the end of the concession of the restaurant « Le Laurent » as from 7th March 2022.
The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) Boston Major 2026 has officially become the most-watched event in Rocket League esports history, setting a new benchmark for global engagement and competitive excellence.
Held at Agganis Arena in Boston, the Major concluded with a thrilling all-French Grand Final, where Gentlemates defeated tournament favourites Team Vitality 4:2 to claim the first Major title of the 2026 season.
Record-Breaking Viewership Milestone
The RLCS Boston Major 2026 delivered unprecedented audience numbers:
- Peak Viewers: 624,316 concurrent viewers
- Average Viewership: Over 270,000 viewers
- First RLCS event ever to surpass 600,000 concurrent viewers
This milestone represents a 33.3% increase over the previous all-time peak recorded at the 2022–23 RLCS World Championship, highlighting sustained year-over-year growth and expanding global interest in Rocket League esports.
The event’s performance reinforces RLCS as one of the fastest-growing competitive circuits in modern esports.
A Grand Final Worthy of the Record
The Boston Major culminated in a high-stakes French showdown between Gentlemates and Team Vitality. The 4:2 victory secured Gentlemates’ first Major trophy of the season and signaled a shift in competitive power dynamics heading deeper into 2026.
The all-French final further amplified international audience engagement, particularly across European broadcast markets, contributing significantly to the event’s record-breaking concurrent viewership.
Global Broadcast Reach and Multi-Language Coverage
Beyond peak numbers, the Boston Major showcased:
- Multi-language broadcast streams
- Cross-platform digital distribution
- Strong in-arena attendance
- Expanded regional fan engagement
Hosted in front of thousands of live fans at Agganis Arena, the event combined traditional arena esports spectacle with robust online streaming performance — a formula that continues to fuel RLCS’s accelerating global momentum.
What This Means for Rocket League Esports
The 2026 Boston Major marks a defining moment for the RLCS ecosystem:
- Sustained Global Growth – The consistent upward trend in viewership confirms Rocket League’s staying power within the esports landscape.
- Mainstream Momentum – Breaking the 600K peak threshold positions RLCS among elite-tier esports events globally.
- Competitive Depth – The diversity and intensity of international competition continue to elevate the broadcast product.
- Commercial Validation – Record audience metrics strengthen sponsorship, media rights, and long-term circuit investment potential.
As the 2026 season progresses, the Boston Major sets a new performance benchmark that future Majors and the World Championship will aim to surpass.
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PokerStars has officially named Irish poker professional David Lappin as the winner of its inaugural Live League ambassadorship, marking a major milestone for both the seasoned pro and the global poker brand. The announcement follows the conclusion of the 2025 PokerStars Live League season, where players competed across European events for leaderboard supremacy and a coveted ambassador position.
Lappin, widely respected as a poker player, writer, commentator, and industry voice, now joins the prestigious PokerStars ambassador roster after emerging as the standout candidate among top leaderboard performers.
A Season-Long Path to Representation
The 2025 PokerStars Live League introduced a structured, merit-based pathway for players to earn ambassador status. Competitors accumulated points across three buy-in-based leaderboard tiers — High, Medium, and Low — throughout major European live events.
Qualifying tournaments included stops on the renowned European Poker Tour (EPT), regional PokerStars Open events, and even the iconic Irish Poker Open, a long-standing highlight of the European poker calendar.
At the end of the season:
- Top 30 players (Top 10 per tier) earned the right to audition.
- A PokerStars judging panel selected the ultimate ambassador.
- Lappin was chosen for his consistency, credibility, and player-first approach.
This structure reflects PokerStars’ growing emphasis on meritocracy and community representation rather than purely promotional appointments.
Player-Led Representation at the Core
As a PokerStars Ambassador, Lappin’s role extends beyond brand visibility. His focus will center on:
- Competing in flagship EPT Main Events
- Participating in PokerStars Open stops
- Promoting online-to-live qualification routes
- Engaging directly with the player community
PokerStars has made clear that this ambassadorship is rooted in authentic player representation. Lappin has long advocated that ambassadors should serve as bridges between operators and players — not simply brand spokespeople.
His reputation as a thoughtful commentator and outspoken industry analyst positions him as a natural intermediary between grassroots competitors and event organizers.
Cédric Billot, Associate Director of Live Events Operations at PokerStars, emphasized Lappin’s longstanding presence on the circuit and deep understanding of the live ecosystem. According to Billot, Lappin’s authenticity and alignment with PokerStars values made him a “natural fit” for the role.
Strengthening the Online-to-Live Pathway
A key component of Lappin’s ambassadorship will be highlighting PokerStars’ satellite ecosystem — a system allowing online players to qualify for major live tournaments at a fraction of the standard buy-in.
This online-to-live funnel remains central to PokerStars’ brand identity. By promoting satellite qualifiers and digital routes into live events, Lappin reinforces PokerStars’ commitment to accessibility and upward mobility within competitive poker.
For aspiring players, this messaging underscores an important truth: online grinders can convert modest investments into major live opportunities.
The 2026 PokerStars Live League Expansion
The announcement coincides with the launch of the 2026 PokerStars Live League season, which began at PokerStars Open Campione.
Key highlights of the 2026 league include:
- €157,500 in PokerStars LIVE credits awarded
- Prizes distributed across High, Medium, and Low tiers
- A new €100,000 live freeroll at the first EPT stop of 2027
- Expanded rewards structure benefiting top 30 finishers in each tier
The second stop of the 2026 season is currently underway at EPT Paris, offering players additional opportunities to earn leaderboard points.
League standings and live updates are available through the PokerStars Live app, further integrating digital tracking with live competition.
Strategic Implications for PokerStars
Lappin’s appointment reflects broader strategic shifts in the live poker landscape:
- Community Credibility Over Celebrity Marketing
PokerStars continues prioritizing ambassadors with deep player roots rather than purely mainstream appeal. - Reinforcing European Live Dominance
By strengthening the Live League and EPT ecosystem, PokerStars consolidates its hold on Europe’s premier live poker circuits. - Retention Through Gamification
The leaderboard structure encourages year-long engagement, incentivizing consistent participation rather than one-off tournament attendance. - Expanding Reward Distribution
The 2026 freeroll addition broadens prize accessibility, rewarding loyalty across all buy-in levels.
Why This Matters for the Poker Industry
The poker industry has increasingly leaned into hybrid engagement models — combining online platforms, live tours, community ambassadors, and digital content ecosystems.
Lappin’s appointment symbolizes this evolution. As a hybrid figure — competitor, analyst, content creator — he embodies the modern poker ambassador archetype: credible, vocal, accessible, and community-oriented.
The Live League format itself may also influence competitor operators to rethink how ambassador programs are structured, shifting toward performance-based selection models.
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Plaza Hotel & Casino debuts the only live streaming service in Las Vegas to broadcast the excitement of its smoke free gaming area
Three table games also added to the first and only smoke free gaming space in downtown Las Vegas
To highlight the excitement of its smoke free gaming area, the first and only one in downtown Las Vegas, the Plaza Hotel & Casino has partnered with Vegas Live Casino Network to launch the only live streaming channel dedicated to broadcasting casino play in Las Vegas, seven days a week.
The Plaza has long promoted social media posting by guests and created the smoke free gaming area as a social media friendly space with vibrant backdrops and copyright free music. Now, the Plaza is partnering with Vegas Live Casino Network to be the first Las Vegas property with its own dedicated YouTube channel to broadcast the excitement players are having in its smoke free gaming space at https://www.youtube.com/@VegasLiveCasinoNetwork.
Thanks to the new broadcast stream from Vegas Live Casino Network, guests will be able to subscribe and share the video stream of themselves playing the slots machines or the new table games with friends and family to show the fun they are having at the Plaza.
The broadcast will stream live Sunday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to midnight. To learn more about the live streaming service, watch the launch video for the Vegas Live Casino Network at the Plaza at: youtube.com/watch?v=PfboeigVH_c.
The smoke free gaming space is home to dozens of the industry’s most popular slot machines, and now, the Plaza also added three table games, including blackjack, baccarat, and European roulette. Blackjack will offer bets starting at $25 to $2,000; baccarat will start bets at $25 up to $3,000; and European roulette will be a $200 progressive table. Outside bets: even money is $3,000 maximum and 2-1 is $1,500 maximum bet. The table games will be open from 6 p.m. to midnight daily.
To learn more about the new offerings in the Plaza’s smoke free gaming area visit: plazahotelcasino.com/casino/smoke-free-slots/.
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