Gaming Realms PLC (GMR), the mobile gaming and licensing company behind the Slingo™ brand, has announced the purchase of 140,906 of its own Ordinary Shares on 27 October 2026 as part of its continuing share buyback programme. The transaction was executed through nominated adviser and joint corporate broker Peel Hunt LLP on the London Stock Exchange. All shares purchased will be held in treasury, reducing the effective float available to the market. The announcement updates the total voting rights figure, which shareholders may use to assess their disclosure obligations under FCA rules.

Key Points

  • Gaming Realms PLC (GMR) — mobile gaming creator and licensor listed on AIM
  • 140,906 Ordinary Shares of 0.1p each were purchased on 27 October 2026 at a uniform price of 29.20 pence per share
  • Following the purchase, the company holds 29,934,428 shares in treasury; total Ordinary Shares in issue (excluding treasury shares) stand at 266,331,586
  • Investors should watch for further buyback tranches and any updated capital allocation guidance from the board

Gaming Realms Executes Single Tranche Buyback at Uniform 29.20p Via Peel Hunt on AIM

The entire block of 140,906 shares was purchased in a single transaction at 11:27:14 on the AIM exchange (venue code AIMX), with the highest, lowest, and volume weighted average price all recorded identically at 29.20 pence per share. The transaction was carried out by Peel Hunt LLP on behalf of the company, in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 as incorporated into UK domestic law. The uniform pricing across the transaction indicates the full order was filled at a single price point, with no variance between the best and worst execution levels achieved during that trade.

Treasury Share Position and Revised Voting Rights Denominator for GMR Shareholders

Following this purchase, Gaming Realms now holds 29,934,428 Ordinary Shares in treasury. The total number of Ordinary Shares in issue, excluding treasury shares, stands at 266,331,586. The company confirms this figure represents the total voting rights and should be used by shareholders as the denominator when calculating whether they are required to disclose an interest, or a change in interest, under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. Shareholders holding positions close to relevant notification thresholds may wish to review their current holdings against this updated denominator.

Gaming Realms' Slingo™ Portfolio and 2026 Lucky Lunar Studio Launch Underpin Buyback Context

Gaming Realms creates and licenses mobile games across the UK, US, Canada, and Malta, with its proprietary Slingo™ brand sitting at the core of its intellectual property. The company operates a licensing revenue model, using a proprietary data platform to engage audiences globally. In 2026, Gaming Realms launched Lucky Lunar, a new studio focused on slot titles that blend traditional casino mechanics with Slingo™ features. The buyback programme runs alongside this studio expansion, and investors may be watching whether capital returns and growth investment can be sustained simultaneously as the Lucky Lunar slate develops.