IZI Finance plc, the financial subsidiary of IZIGROUP, today revealed impressive interim results for the six-month period ending 31st December 2025, highlighting exceptional growth in all its revenue-producing business sectors. The results showcase the Group’s disciplined financial approach, operational robustness, and the ongoing enhancement of its primary gaming endeavors.

Throughout the reviewed period, the Group maintained steady progress across its varied portfolio, supported by consistent cash flows, careful cost control, and a persistent commitment to long-term value generation for stakeholders. The favorable outcomes further illustrate the Group’s balance sheet robustness and its capability to implement strategic priorities.

The Group reported a turnover of €561 million, representing a 25% increase compared to the previous year, while Player Winnings rose by €104 million relative to the same timeframe last year. This endeavor led to unprecedented Gaming Revenues of €53.9 million, showing a rise of €8.6 million (a 19% enhancement compared to the same timeframe of the prior financial year). The Group additionally announced impressive profitability growth, concluding the 6-month timeframe with an EBITDA of €18.1 million, reflecting a 35% rise in comparison to the same period last year. Net profit before tax rose to €6.9 million, a gain of €4.2 million, signifying a 156% increase compared to the €2.7 million NPBT recorded in the same period last year. The Group is anticipated to exceed the FY2026 financial goals, with forecasted revenue expected to surpass the €1 billion level as Gross Gaming Revenues are projected to reach over €100 million.

These results underpin and support the Group’s international expansion strategy, reinforcing the rationale previously communicated to the market on January 19, 2026, wherein the Board of Directors of IZI Finance plc announced that it is actively seeking to return to the market with a second issuance of bonds on the Official List of the Malta Stock Exchange. Subject to the necessary regulatory approvals being obtained, the proceeds of the proposed €30 million bond issue would go towards supporting the next phase of IZIGROUP’s growth strategy via international expansion, building on the strong foundations established in recent years. The Group announced that it has already identified several feasible and well-advanced international growth opportunities, and this issuance would be designed to provide the financial latitude required to pursue them in a disciplined and sustainable manner.

Commenting on the outlook, the Board remains confident that the Group is well positioned to build on its current momentum and pursue sustainable growth in the medium to long term. The Board also highlighted that the Group will be leveraging its proven operational expertise, regulatory experience and management of large-scale, concession-based gaming environments, with a view to exporting its successful operating model to international gaming markets.

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The gambling industry is hitting hard on industry firms. A growing number of jurisdictions are elevating pressure on licensed operators by rolling out stricter rules and imposing higher taxes as part of the efforts to tackle illegal gambling. Amid mounting pressure, Malta quietly cultivated a reputation as the “Holy Grail” for gambling firms.

For more than a decade, Malta has become a magnet for gambling businesses regardless of size and activity. Even prominent gambling enterprises, giant firms long on the market, are leaving and relocating their headquarters (HQ) from unfavorable regimes known for exceptionally high taxes, like Germany and the United Kingdom. 

The math is mathing; businesses can save millions in annual revenue without compromising on the comfort of operating in a respected and stable regulatory framework. The most recent high-profile case involved one of the UK’s largest betting firms, Sky Bet, which has relocated a substantial part of its business to Malta, seeking to sharply reduce its tax bill.

The gap between tax regimes continues to widen, making it impossible to ignore for industry firms. Although the baseline UK corporate tax rate is set at 25%, the country has introduced additional gaming and betting duties, which are set to increase progressively, reaching up to 40% in the next two years. Subsequently, many small and large operators that have worked in the country for years reassess whether staying in the UK is still worth it.

Germany presents a similarly complex environment. Germany applies a 15% corporate income tax plus an additional levy of 5.5% on that amount, bringing the effective total to approximately 15.825% (together with other taxes, the rate may increase to approximately 28%-30%). The applicable gambling tax is 16.6% for lotteries and 5.3% for any other gambling activity. In Germany, therefore, securing positive net profit becomes the one with the stars for gambling businesses, thus driving many to reconsider their exposure and look elsewhere.

Malta, by comparison, looks like the missing piece of the puzzle. While the nominal corporate income tax rate in Malta is 35%, the country’s tax refund system allows one to effectively reduce the number to as low as 5%. Importantly, Malta does not introduce a UK-equivalent 15% gambling levy and instead applies a modest compliance contribution ranging from 0.5% to 4% per euro on the initial €2,000,000–€3,000,000 of company revenue, depending on the license class and activity.

For leading industry enterprises and groups of companies, securing a Malta gaming license and relocating to the jurisdiction can be truly transformative, potentially saving tens of millions in taxes each year.

Beyond the tax purposes, the Malta gambling license seal offers far more compelling advantages. The country has invested years in developing its gambling regulatory framework, with its licensing regime now widely respected internationally and recognized as “one of the most reputable licenses in the world,” according to Inteliumlaw, an industry-leading consultancy supporting firms during the license acquisition process.

Today, Malta has cemented a place among the world’s leading gambling hubs, with a regulator frequently regarded as one of the most experienced and well-respected. The island’s mature infrastructure and robust legal protection have made it extremely appealing both for innovating new projects and established enterprises seeking a reliable HQ base for growth.

As a result, gambling companies across Europe and other key regions are re-evaluating whether it still pays off to stay in their home jurisdiction, particularly where profitability begins to decline or no longer reaches desired thresholds. Ultimately, companies choose to leave higher-tax jurisdictions behind and move through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or a complete restructuring.

Against this backdrop, gambling companies are debating whether relocation is worth it, but how to transition without any bottlenecks and compliance gaps while also keeping operations running seamlessly. Relocating a gambling business is not a simple maneuver; rather, it’s a high-stakes operation spanning re-licensing, corporate restructuring, and obtaining multiple regulatory approvals. Anything can go wrong, triggering compliance breaches and drawing regulator attention.

In this case, proceeding without strong legal support is akin to walking a tightrope with the eyes closed. Successful gaming business relocation to Malta typically hinges on professional guidance from firms like Inteliumlaw, who combine deep expertise in gambling licensing and corporate structuring. With proven know-how and a team of seasoned specialists, Inteliumlaw helps gaming firms navigate the Malta gaming license application process with confidence.

Malta’s rise as a premier gambling destination is neither accidental nor a mistake, but the effect of effective policy-making tailored to an in-depth understanding of the modern gambling business’s real needs. Yet, what appears to be a seamless relocation is often the result of meticulous work behind closed doors, where specialists create the right setup to truly stage the stage for successful long-term operations in the new jurisdiction.

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