Canada
Gambling.com Group Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
- 70% Revenue Growth with Record Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA
- Reiterates full year outlook revenue of $71-76 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $22-27 million in 2022
Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Company”), a multi-award-winning performance marketing company and a leading provider of digital marketing services active in the global online gambling industry, today announced its operating and financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
“Our core business performed brilliantly in the quarter, driving record revenue and Adjusted EBITDA performance. This very strong underlying growth together with the acquisitions of RotoWire.com and BonusFinder.com, propelled Q1 2022 revenue 70% past our previous best quarter” said Charles Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Gambling.com Group, “Our current primary strategic objective is to rapidly grow our business in the U.S. market, which is exactly what we did in the quarter – while also delivering high margins despite the continuous investments in the business to position us for further U.S. growth. We continue to believe that the affiliate model offers American and international online gambling operators the most effective and reliable way to spend their marketing budgets, and we look forward to another record year for the Group.”
First Quarter 2022 vs. First Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights
(in thousands, USD, except per share data, unaudited)
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THREE MONTHS ENDED |
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2022 to 2021 |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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$ |
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% |
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Revenue |
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19,585 |
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11,517 |
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8,068 |
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70 |
% |
Adjusted EBITDA |
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7,187 |
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7,117 |
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70 |
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1 |
% |
Adjusted EBITDA margin |
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37 |
% |
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62 |
% |
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(25 |
)% |
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Cash flow from operations |
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3,586 |
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6,740 |
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(3,154 |
) |
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(47 |
)% |
Free cash flow |
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1,374 |
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6,397 |
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(5,023 |
) |
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(79 |
)% |
Net income for the period attributable to the |
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4,488 |
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4,466 |
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22 |
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0 |
% |
Net income per share for the period attributable to the |
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0.12 |
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0.14 |
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(0.02 |
) |
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(15 |
)% |
First Quarter 2022 Highlights
- North American revenue grew 544% to $10.6 million
- Delivered 67,000 new depositing customers
- Closed the acquisitions of RotoWire.com and BonusFinder.com
- Successful new market launches in New York and Louisiana
- Strong organic revenue growth led by North America, complemented by growth from acquisitions
- Strong start to the recently announced McClatchy media partnership
- Subsequent to quarter end, successful new launch in Ontario
Elias Mark, Chief Financial Officer of Gambling.com Group, added, “We saw our accelerated investments in the business during the second half of 2021 start to pay off, and grew revenue 70% to deliver the best quarterly performance in the Group’s history. The record performance was driven by exceptionally strong growth in North America, particularly in New York, and very solid results in the United Kingdom and Ireland measured against our previous best quarter. Strong underlying organic growth is complemented by our recent acquisitions, which were all performing in-line with, or better than, our initial expectations. We continue to expect another record year for the Group and reiterate our full year guidance.”
2022 Outlook
For the fiscal year 2022. based on currently available information, we estimate:
- Total revenue will be in the range of $71 million and $76 million; and
- Adjusted EBITDA will be in the range $22 million and $27 million
This release contains certain non-IFRS financial measures, such as EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and free cash flow, and related ratios. See ”Supplemental Information – Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and the tables at the end of this release for an explanation of the adjustments and reconciliations to the comparable IFRS numbers.
Conference Call Details
Date/Time: |
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Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 9:00 am EDT |
Webcast: |
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U.S. Toll-Free Dial In: |
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877-407-0890 |
International Dial In: |
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+1-201-389-0918 |
To access the call, please dial in approximately 10 minutes before the start of the call. An accompanying slide presentation will be available in PDF format within the “News & Events” section of the Company’s website.
An archived webcast of the conference call will also be available in the News & Events section of the Company’s website at gambling.com/corporate/investors/news-events.
Awager
awager Partners with Loto-Québec to Launch Advanced Live-Stream Slot Solution
awager’s live-stream solution brings physical slot machine games online, delivering an authentic casino experience remotely. Today, awager proudly announces the launch of its latest product version with Loto-Québec. Building on two successful years with awager’s second product version, this latest release introduces an advanced solution that brings the realism of the casino floor to players’ devices, offering an even more immersive experience through awager’s enhanced technology.
This product launch features awager’s unique “Casino-in-Casino” solution, part of a suite of offerings designed to deliver real-time, physical casino experience. A dedicated studio has been built on the Casino de Montréal floor.
This product version aims to bring the most authentic online casino experience yet. With a multitude of camera angles, real-time player engagement, full machine interaction, 4K video streaming with minimal lag, and full sound capture, players can enjoy an immersive session that captures the spirit of the casino. Additionally, a 3D video simulation was created, allowing players to “walk through” the Casino de Montréal when they enter the awager lobby, providing a true-to-life ambience for a realistic experience.
This launch strengthens a partnership with Loto-Québec that began in 2022, when awager’s second product version first captivated players. With its third version now live, awager and Loto-Québec are set to continue their successful collaboration, elevating digital casino gaming for players across Québec.
Warren Steven, GM of North America for awager: We are proud to work alongside Loto-Québec and to provide the province’s players with the most advanced and exciting casino technology on the market.
We truly believe that the third version of our product is the most innovative yet and that there is nothing else quite like it on the market. It immerses players in the online casino environment and provides a unique experience, blurring the line between land-based and online casino action.
The Canadian market is a key strategic market for awager in North America, and it is a privilege to work alongside Loto-Québec and provide its customers with this exciting new experience.
François Hardy, Senior Director of Products and Innovation at Loto-Québec: At Loto-Québec, we are always looking for new and exciting ways to entertain our players. We want to be able to provide them with the latest technology and gaming on the market. Awager’s product perfectly aligns with this vision, enabling us to provide a refreshing and dynamic experience to our players.
Canada
ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario
ComeOn Group announced a significant milestone in its sportsbook expansion journey with the addition of sportsbook to their offering in Ontario following the successful acquisition of the required permits. This addition represents a strategic advancement in the Groups sportsbook growth trajectory where they are set to double its sportsbook business in the coming years.
ComeOn Group is one of 51 active operators in Ontario. The Ontario market has experienced robust growth since its launch, reaching C$6.7 billion in revenue in 2023.* By 2029, the market is forecasted to grow by a total of 29%, with 2024 expected to close with a 20% increase.
ComeOn keeps investing in its sportsbook business acceleration that is powered by its proprietary sportsbook platform and in-house risk management and trading team. As a multi product vertical operator, ComeOn is striving to give its customer base a safe and exciting entertainment destination and this approach is now expanded to their Ontario audience.
Juergen Reutter, Chief Executive Officer at ComeOn Group, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities this new milestone opens up for us. As a casino-led operator it represents a key part of our sportsbook strategy to double our business in the coming years. Like in any of our other markets, we are striving for a differentiated sportsbook entertainment experience that is powered by our in-house technology. Our goal is to deliver top-tier entertainment to our players while fostering safe and innovative gaming experiences.”
*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)
BCLC
INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform
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The solution will be based on the Player X platform, part of the Lotos X ecosystem, and adds to the company’s overall partnership with BCLC, which has been extended until 2028.
INTRALOT is a leading player in a changing world of gaming. With significant experience in looking forward and anticipating emerging trends, the company provides future-proof solutions to regulated lottery and gaming operators around the world.
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