Gaming Realms PLC (GMR), the mobile gaming and licensing specialist behind the Slingo™ brand, has announced the purchase of 14,187 of its own ordinary shares on 5 November 2026 as part of its continuing share buyback programme. The shares were acquired through broker Peel Hunt LLP on the London Stock Exchange at a uniform price of 29.60 pence per share. Following the transaction, the company now holds 30,224,816 shares in treasury, with 266,041,198 ordinary shares remaining in issue and carrying voting rights. Investors monitoring the buyback programme will note this latest transaction adds to an already substantial treasury position.

Key Points

  • Gaming Realms PLC (GMR) — mobile gaming creator and licensor listed on AIM
  • The company purchased 14,187 ordinary shares of 0.1p each at 29.60 pence per share on 5 November 2026
  • Treasury shares now total 30,224,816; total voting shares in issue stand at 266,041,198
  • Investors should watch for further buyback tranches and any updates to the programme's overall scale or budget

Gaming Realms Executes Single-Price Treasury Purchase at 29.60p via Peel Hunt

The transaction was executed in a single trade on the AIM exchange platform (AIMX) at 16:13:15 on 5 November 2026, with all 14,187 shares purchased at an identical price of 29.60 pence. The highest, lowest, and volume weighted average price paid per share were all recorded at 29.60 pence, indicating the entire order was filled at one uniform level. Peel Hunt LLP, which acts as both nominated adviser and joint corporate broker to Gaming Realms, conducted the purchase on the company's behalf in accordance with the existing buyback programme authority.

Treasury Share Position and Voting Rights Denominator Following GMR's Latest Buyback

Following this purchase, Gaming Realms holds 30,224,816 ordinary shares in treasury. The company has confirmed that 266,041,198 ordinary shares are currently in issue, excluding treasury shares, and that this figure represents the total number of voting rights. Under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, shareholders are advised to use 266,041,198 as the denominator when calculating whether they are required to notify a change in their interest in the company. The disclosure was made in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 as incorporated into UK domestic law.

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

Gaming Realms creates and licenses mobile games across the UK, US, Canada, and Malta, deriving revenue primarily from its proprietary intellectual property, including the well-known Slingo™ brand, alongside bingo, slots, and other formats. The company uses a proprietary data platform to build and engage global audiences. In 2026, Gaming Realms launched Lucky Lunar, a new studio focused on innovative slot titles blending casino mechanics with Slingo™ features. Investors may be watching whether continued capital allocation to buybacks runs alongside investment in new studio development, given both are active simultaneously.