Aristocrat targets A$1 billion in annual Interactive revenue by FY29 following strong H1 FY26 digital performance

(AsiaGameHub) –   Aristocrat Leisure has set a goal to achieve A$1 billion in annual Interactive revenue by FY29, following continued progress across its digital operations in the first half of FY26.

For the six months ending 31 March, revenue from continuing operations amounted to A$3.03 billion, slightly lower than the prior year. Profit comparisons were affected by the sale of Plarium Global, which was divested by Aristocrat’s subsidiary Pixel United to Modern Times Group in February 2025.

Despite softer year-on-year revenue performance, Aristocrat highlighted significant advances in its Interactive segment, driven by growth in iLottery, expanded content offerings, platform technology improvements, investments in operational scale, and the integration of AI for enhanced efficiency.

Trevor Croker, CEO of Aristocrat, noted that momentum in the Interactive division continues to strengthen, with recent leadership changes, including the appointment of Dylan Slaney last year, contributing positively.

In H1, Aristocrat’s Gaming division remained the largest revenue contributor, rising 4.9% (to $1.96 billion) and supporting the installation of over 2,000 new gaming units across North America.

Product Madness saw a decline of 10.6%, falling to $805.6 million; however, the company reported improved social casino bookings and strong performances from key brands such as Lightning Link, Cashman Casino, and Heart of Vegas.

Interactive revenue held steady at $262 million, though it grew by 3.9% on a constant currency basis. According to Aristocrat, gains in iLottery expansion and broader content operations in North America offset losses from the company’s exit from the white label market.

Pre-tax profits rose sharply by 44.5% to $1.12 billion, while net profit from continuing operations increased by 56.3% to $798.5 million. However, total net profit decreased due to impacts from discontinued operations and unfavorable foreign exchange movements compared to the previous year.