BETBY records strong YoY growth in Q3 2026 in sportsbook and esports
Sportsbook GGR up 33.4% and BETBY Games doubles active players in the quarter
Key Takeaways
- BETBY’s sportsbook GGR rose 33.4% in Q3 2026 year‑on‑year.
- Total betting turnover grew 31.9% and active players on the operator network increased 82.7% in the quarter.
- BETBY Games saw GGR grow 32.2% and active players climb 123.3% in Q3 2026.
- The company launched SlotBets plus engagement features Watch & Bet and User Chat, and entered regulated Poland via Lebull and Betters.
BETBY recorded year‑on‑year growth in the third quarter of 2026: the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of its sportsbook increased by 33.4% versus Q3 2025, and active players on its operator network rose by 82.7% during the period. The company’s proprietary esports feed, BETBY Games, also advanced: GGR was up 32.2% and active players grew 123.3% compared with Q3 2025.
Quarterly results
The sports betting division —the company’s core sportsbook— reported a 33.4% rise in GGR in Q3 2026 versus the same period in 2025. Total betting turnover increased 31.9% and active player numbers rose 82.7%, according to the corporate statement. The sportsbook performance was supported by major events and steady product activity; readers can view related market coverage in our [/sports](/sports) section.
The quarter’s performance was driven by large international events, including the Esports World Cup and the final stages of the FIFA World Cup, which increased betting volumes during the period.
Product momentum and entry into regulated markets
BETBY attributes part of the growth to new features and launches. The company introduced SlotBets and deployed engagement tools such as Watch & Bet and User Chat to raise user interaction. Those product improvements coincided with geographic expansion: the firm entered the regulated Polish market through agreements with operators Lebull and Betters.
The integration into the regulated Polish market occurred too late in the quarter to make a material financial contribution to Q3 2026, but the company says it lays the groundwork for accelerated growth in subsequent quarters.
BETBY Games: headline metrics
The proprietary esports feed, BETBY Games, posted 32.2% year‑on‑year GGR growth. Total bets in that vertical rose 45.4%, and active players more than doubled, increasing 123.3% versus Q3 2025. The company positions these results as part of its broader product engagement strategy; see related platform and product items in our [/b2b](/b2b) coverage.
"We’re very pleased with our Q3 performance, particularly the significant increase in active players across both our sportsbook and BETBY Games. It’s encouraging to see the work we’re putting into our products translating into consistent results," said Leonid Pertsovskiy, Chief Executive Officer of BETBY.
Pertsovskiy added that the company aims to maintain consistency over the long term and continue delivering value to its partners, concluding that they expect to finish the year "on a strong note".
Context and outlook
The company attributes the growth wave to the convergence of international sporting events, product development and regulated expansion. Key Q3 2026 figures are:
33.4%: sportsbook GGR increase vs Q3 2025
31.9%: rise in total bets
82.7%: increase in active players on the operator network
32.2%: GGR growth in BETBY Games
45.4%: increase in total bets in BETBY Games
123.3%: growth in active players in BETBY Games
The statement emphasises that recent integrations with Lebull and Betters in Poland had a limited impact on the quarter’s results, but represent a platform for future growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did BETBY’s sportsbook GGR grow in Q3 2026?
The sportsbook’s GGR increased by 33.4% in Q3 2026 versus Q3 2025. The period also showed a 31.9% rise in total bets and an 82.7% increase in active players across the operator network.
What results did BETBY Games achieve in the quarter?
BETBY Games increased its GGR by 32.2% and active players grew 123.3% in Q3 2026 versus Q3 2025. Total bets in that vertical rose 45.4%.
What new features or products did BETBY launch in Q3 2026?
BETBY launched SlotBets and rolled out engagement features such as Watch & Bet and User Chat during the quarter. The company states these improvements supported higher user interaction in Q3 2026.
Did BETBY enter any regulated market during the quarter?
Yes. BETBY entered the regulated Polish market through partnerships with operators Lebull and Betters. Management said the integrations had limited financial impact in Q3 due to timing but provide a base for future growth.
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