Gaming Realms PLC (GMR), the mobile gaming and licensing company behind the Slingo™ brand, has announced the purchase of 113,364 of its own Ordinary Shares on 29 October 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The shares were acquired on the London Stock Exchange through broker Peel Hunt LLP, with prices ranging between 30.80 pence and 31.20 pence per share. Following the transaction, the company holds 30,127,226 shares in treasury, with 266,138,788 Ordinary Shares remaining in issue and representing the total voting rights in the company. The buyback continues to reduce the company's freely traded share count, a development income-focused and value-oriented investors may be watching closely.

Key Points

  • Gaming Realms PLC (GMR), listed on the London Stock Exchange, operates in the UK, US, Canada and Malta
  • The company purchased 113,364 Ordinary Shares of 0.1p each on 29 October 2026 via Peel Hunt LLP
  • Prices ranged from 30.80p to 31.20p, with a volume weighted average price of 31.15p per share
  • Investors should watch the total treasury holding and any further buyback tranches as the programme continues

Gaming Realms Executes Two Separate Tranches in Single-Day Buyback on 29 October 2026

The announcement confirms that the 29 October 2026 purchase was executed across two separate transactions on the AIMX venue. The first tranche comprised 13,364 shares acquired at 30.80 pence at 10:01, while the second and larger tranche of 100,000 shares was purchased at 31.20 pence at 13:21. The volume weighted average price across both transactions was 31.15 pence per share. All purchased shares are to be held in treasury rather than cancelled, which preserves the company's ability to reissue them at a future date for purposes such as employee share schemes or other corporate requirements.

Treasury Holding Reaches 30.1 Million Shares as Voting Rights Denominator Updated

Following this transaction, Gaming Realms holds 30,127,226 Ordinary Shares in treasury. The total number of Ordinary Shares in issue, excluding treasury shares, now stands at 266,138,788. Under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, this figure of 266,138,788 serves as the denominator shareholders must use when calculating whether they are required to notify the company or the FCA of a change in their interest. The company stated this in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, as incorporated into UK domestic law.

Slingo™ Creator and Lucky Lunar Studio Underpin Gaming Realms' Licensing-Led Business Model

Gaming Realms develops and licenses mobile-first games through proprietary intellectual property, operating across the UK, US, Canada and Malta. Its portfolio includes Slingo™, bingo, slots and other titles, with a proprietary data platform used to build and engage global audiences. In 2026, the company launched Lucky Lunar, a new studio focused on slot titles that combine traditional casino mechanics with Slingo™ features. The licensing model means revenues are generated through third-party operators deploying Gaming Realms content, giving the business a degree of scalability. Key risks include regulatory change across multiple jurisdictions and competitive pressures within the mobile gaming sector.