Gaming Realms PLC (GMR), the mobile gaming and licensing company behind the Slingo™ brand, has announced the purchase of 40,192 of its own ordinary shares at a uniform price of 30.70 pence per share on 30 October 2026, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The transaction was executed on the London Stock Exchange through nominated adviser and joint corporate broker Peel Hunt LLP. Following the purchase, the company confirmed it intends to hold the acquired shares in treasury, bringing its total treasury holding to 30,167,418 ordinary shares. Investors in the AIM-listed mobile gaming group may be watching the programme for signals about management's assessment of value and capital allocation priorities.

Key Points

  • Gaming Realms PLC (GMR), AIM-listed mobile gaming and licensing company
  • 40,192 ordinary shares of 0.1p each purchased on 30 October 2026 at 30.70p per share via Peel Hunt LLP
  • Treasury shares now total 30,167,418; total voting shares in issue stand at 266,098,596
  • Investors should watch for further buyback tranches and any updates to the overall programme size or duration

Gaming Realms Executes Three Separate Trades at 30.70p Through Peel Hunt on AIM

The 30 October 2026 purchase comprised three individual transactions, all executed on the AIMX venue through Peel Hunt LLP. The first block of 13,239 shares was purchased at 12:15:50, followed by 13,267 shares at 13:16:26, and a final tranche of 13,686 shares at 13:17:02. In all three cases, the transaction price was 30.70 pence per share, meaning the highest, lowest, and volume weighted average price paid were identical at 30.70p. The company disclosed all three trade identifiers in line with regulatory disclosure requirements under UK market abuse regulations.

Treasury Share Total Rises to 30,167,418 as Voting Rights Denominator Confirmed

Following this latest purchase, Gaming Realms holds 30,167,418 of its ordinary shares in treasury and reports 266,098,596 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. The company confirmed that the figure of 266,098,596 represents the total voting rights and serves as the denominator shareholders must use when calculating whether they are required to notify an interest or a change in interest under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. This disclosure is a standard regulatory requirement accompanying each buyback transaction announcement.

Gaming Realms Operates Slingo™ Licensing Model Across UK, US, Canada and Malta

Gaming Realms creates and licenses mobile gaming content through its proprietary Slingo™ brand, alongside bingo, slots, and other game formats, operating across the UK, United States, Canada, and Malta. The company uses a proprietary data platform to build and engage global audiences, with its licensing model generating revenues without requiring direct consumer-facing gambling operations in every market. In 2026, the company launched Lucky Lunar, a new studio focused on innovative slot titles combining traditional casino mechanics with Slingo™ features, broadening its intellectual property portfolio and potential licensing revenue streams.