Cardiff-based bingo operator Castle Leisure Ltd has reported revenue for 2025 rose 4.5 percent, while “2026 has started positively,” with the directors poised to continue riding out the inflationary trends that impacted profit for the last financial year.
Castle Leisure Ltd has reported revenue for the 52 weeks to 28 December rose 4.5 percent year-on-year from £37.1m to £38.8m, with total profits rising almost 40 percent from £3.6m to £5m despite the increasing cost of sales, supply and wages.
The Cardiff-based bingo operator employs 550 people, down from 555 in 2024, however total staff costs rose by £1.1m from 2024, while inflationary pressures also impacted the cost of sales, which jumped £300,000.
“Our clubs grew revenues and profitability through 2025,” said a spokesperson for the board. “Inflationary pressures continued to impact on business expenses, particularly in relation to payroll costs. The company is strongly cash generative with minimal exposure to risk in relation to debtors. Cash flow is monitored daily as part of control procedures.”
“The directors anticipate further consolidation within the bingo market in the near term. The company will progress further expansion opportunities.”
A substantial increase in operating income from 357,000 in 2024 to £2.1m last year helped cushion the blow from rising costs, though interest due on bank overdrafts and loans increased over the same period from £5,706 to more than £760,000.
Total pre-tax profit for last year hit £6.5m, up from £4.8m during 2025.
“2026 has started positively, with revenues and profitability ahead of the strong comparative 2025 trading period. Cost increases will continue through the year primarily on utility bills and business rates, which will be impacted by the removal of the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure relief and changes to rating valuations.”
“The Company anticipates further consolidation in the bingo market and continues to assess further acquisition opportunities.”
Castle fortified against costs
Castle Bingo said… “2026 has started positively, with revenues and profitability ahead of the strong comparative 2025 trading period. Cost increases will continue through the year primarily on utility bills and business rates, which will be impacted by the removal of the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure relief and changes to rating valuations…
Originally published on Coinslot on April 6, 2026. Republished with permission.