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Swintt appoints Tanya Axisa as Head of Account Management

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Software developers bring in former Quickspin and BetSoft employee to add significant industry experience to major role

Specialists in highly localised online slots and live dealer games, Swintt, announced this month that they will be further strengthening their ranks with the addition of another key industry figure as Tanya Axisa joins as Head of Account Management.
Having previously worked as both an Account Manager and Senior Account Manager at BetSoft Games and Quickspin respectively, Axisa arrives with over seven years’ experience for the role and around fifteen years in the gaming industry in general, making her the perfect fit for the position.
During her most recent stint with Swedish game studio Quickspin, Axisa was responsible for handling many tier 1 operators and was able to build up a strong network of industry connections, with both attributes certain to prove invaluable as she turns her attentions to driving Swintt to all-new heights.

In her role as Head of Account Management, Axisa will be responsible for providing both support and the strongest customer experience possible to Swintt’s partners – and given the way the developers have been expanding this year, she’ll have plenty of opportunities to showcase her skills.
Widely considered to be one of the rising stars of the online gaming industry, Swintt has quickly established a reputation for being leading provider of high-quality casino content. Their portfolio of services includes the development and supply of highly localised slots, immersive live dealer games and state-of-the-art engagement tools – all of which can be found across a wide range of platforms.

David MannChief Commercial Officer at Swintt, said: “Tanya arrives at Swintt with a wealth of industry experience and I have no doubt she’ll prove to be an invaluable addition to our team.
“Having already managed and supported a number of big-name operators in her previous roles, Tanya has the perfect skill set to take our Account Management department to the next level. She understands not only the demands and responsibilities of the role, but also the wider culture and ambition here at Swintt, so I’m certain she’ll play a key role in helping us hit new heights in future.
“I’d like to officially welcome Tanya to the team and I look forward to working with her as we continue to establish ourselves as the go-to software provider for major operators across the globe.”

Tanya Axisa, Head of Account Management at Swintt said: “Swintt has already made its mark by becoming one of the most up-and-coming software suppliers in the industry and I’m thrilled to be given the opportunity to join such a talented and experienced team.
“I’m excited for the challenge ahead and believe that with the experience I’ve built up over the past seven years, I’ll really be able to contribute to driving the company forward as we look to achieve our goals of becoming a tier 1 game provider for casino platforms around the world.”

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Bragg Gaming Group Reports 7.1% First Quarter 2025 Revenue Rise to EUR 25.5 Million (USD 28.6 Million); 27% Revenue Growth Achieved Excluding the Netherlands

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Triple-digit revenue growth in the U.S.; significant increase in profitability through improved product mix

  • 27%1 Revenue Growth Excluding the Netherlands, Driven by U.S. Revenue Growth of 150%
  • Gross Profit Margin Jumps to 56.0%, Driven by Proprietary Content Growth
  • Adjusted EBITDA Rises 19.7%, Reflecting Strong Operational Leverage
  • Robust 63.5% YoY Growth in Cash from Operations, to EUR 4.5 Million (USD 5.0 Million)
  • 62% YoY Proprietary Content Revenue Growth, Reaching a Record 15.5% of Total Revenue

Bragg Gaming Group announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The Company delivered diversified revenue growth, significant margin expansion, and strong cash generation, driven by its strategic focus on proprietary content and expansion in key growth markets.

Summary of Financial and Operational Highlights

Euros (millions)(1) 1Q25 1Q24 Change
Revenue € 25.5 € 23.8 7.1 %
Gross profit € 14.3 € 11.9 20.3 %
Gross profit margin 56.0 % 49.9 % 612 bps
Adjusted EBITDA(2) € 4.1 € 3.4 19.7 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin 16.0 % 14.3 % 169 bps
Operating Income (Loss) € (1.7) € (1.3) 32.5 %

 

(1) Bragg’s reporting currency is Euros. The exchange rate provided is EUR 1.00 = USD 1.12. Due to fluctuating currency exchange rates, this reference rate is provided for convenience only.

(2) “Adjusted EBITDA” is a non-IFRS measure. For important information on the Company’s non-IFRS measures, see “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” below.

 

“We are thrilled to be reporting a strong start to 2025, showing that we are executing on our strategy and moving the metrics that we believe are most important to shareholder value,” Matevž Mazij, CEO of Bragg commented: “During the quarter we continued to improve our product mix, generating a greater proportion of revenue from high-margin proprietary content. In turn, this contributed to a higher Adjusted EBITDA margin, which combined with careful cost controls demonstrate operational leverage and increased cash generation.

“As is widely reported, the Netherlands market has slowed in recent quarters due to regulatory pressures, a challenge faced by Bragg as with all operators and suppliers who serve this regulated market. I’m pleased that Bragg has shown resilience under these pressures and is reducing its exposure to the Netherlands while seeing strong growth in markets such as the United States and Brazil. Excluding the Netherlands, revenue growth year-over-year came in at a robust 27%1, driven in part by triple-digit growth in the U.S.”

127% YoY revenue growth excluding revenue derived from Bragg’s customers licensed and operating in the Netherlands jurisdiction

Key Highlights:

  • Improved Margins and Cash generation: Adjusted EBITDA margins increased 169bps year over year; excluding non-recurring exceptional costs and FX impacts, EUR 0.9 million of free cash generated.
  • Improved Revenue Diversification: Continued decreasing reliance on the Netherlands and lower-margin BetCity, replaced by growth in margin-accretive revenue in new markets.
  • US Market Growth: Bragg experienced triple-digit growth in U.S. revenue derived from its proprietary and exclusive online casino content, significantly outpacing the overall market growth; U.S. expected to contribute up to 15% of revenue this year.
  • Brazil Launch: Successfully launched content in the newly regulated Brazilian iGaming market, a key strategic territory expected to contribute up to 10% of revenue this year.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Announced a games development and remote games server technology leasing agreement with Caesars Digital, and invested in RapidPlay, a specialist Brazilian casino content studio.
  • Key milestone: first game launched, Caesars Palace Signature Multihand Blackjack Surrender, under recently announced games development and technology partnership with Caesars Digital.
  • Leadership Appointments: Appointed Holly Gagnon as Chair of the Board.
  • Debt Reduction: Repaid USD 5 million of its secured credit note and is on track to finalize a new credit facility with improved terms.

2025 Outlook

Bragg remains focused on expanding its presence in regulated markets, enhancing its proprietary and exclusive content offerings, and leveraging its technology to drive continued growth and profitability in 2025 and beyond. The Company is actively advancing a robust pipeline of opportunities to drive strong momentum in the business.

The Company anticipates double-digit growth in Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA in the full year of 2025, with revenue guidance projected at between EUR 117.5 million and EUR 123.0 million, and Adjusted EBITDA in the range of between EUR 19.0 million and EUR 21.5 million, driven by a strategic focus on proprietary and exclusive content, and continued momentum in growth markets such as the U.S. and Latam.

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Red Rake Gaming expands its presence in New Jersey with Hard Rock Bet

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Red Rake Gaming, a leading provider of online casino content, has announced the launch of its games on the top-rated Hard Rock Bet platform via Aristocrat Interactive.

With this launch, Red Rake Gaming continues to consolidate its growth in the United States after obtaining regulatory approval in New Jersey and other strategic markets. The availability of its most innovative and high-performing games on Hard Rock Bet reinforces the company’s presence in the region and reaffirms its commitment to providing high-quality content to top-tier operators.

Grant Williams, SVP Casino at Hard Rock Bet, commented: “We’re thrilled to Roll with Red Rake Gaming via Aristocrat Interactive and provide our players with an exciting new array of innovative gaming options. Their engaging portfolio will nicely complement the over 2,700 games available on Hard Rock Bet as we continue to elevate the online gaming experience for our players.”

Nick Barr, Managing Director of Red Rake Gaming Malta, added: “We are very excited about the addition of our games on Hard Rock Bet and the opportunity to further expand our presence in the U.S. market. Hard Rock is a globally recognized brand, and we are confident that our games will resonate with Hard Rock Bet’s players, offering a unique and immersive experience.”

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Serbian language market now catered for by BetBlocker’s support service

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UK and US charity organisation, BetBlocker, synonymous with free and anonymous gambling management support services, in collaboration with Gamblers Connect, is delighted to announce the rollout of the Serbian language version of its app.

In the past 12 months, BetBlocker’s targeted language provision program has rapidly expanded. Understanding the need for friction free use of gambling management tools, the team at BetBlocker is working hard to give users the tools they need to manage their gambling habits, in their native languages. Launching the Serbian language version of the BetBlocker app is another key stepping stone on the pathway to catering for every user in their first language.   With over 7 million Serbian speakers in Serbia alone, and an estimated 3 million elsewhere, this a vast number of individuals now able to access gambling support services in their own language. In 2018, the journal International Gambling Studies, published the results of a study into problem gambling figures in Serbia and noted that 0.5% of the study participants fell into the problem gambling category. Sports betting participants in particular met the markers to gain this classification.  BetBlocker is very keen to make sure that Serbian speakers can easily access the support services that will help them gamble responsibly.

The team at BetBlocker are delighted that an affiliate website such as Gamblers Connect has shown the philanthropic spirit to work with them to offer services that can help protect the most vulnerable players out there.  Without the translation services offered pro bono by Gamblers Connect, BetBlocker would not have been able to launch their Serbian language version, and they would like to extend their thanks to the group for their help and support.

Speaking for Gamblers Connect, Gjorgje Ristikj, the Founder offered the following quote: “I’m glad to see our collaboration with BetBlocker continuing in such a positive and impactful way. Launching the Serbian version is a meaningful step forward, and we’re proud to support responsible gambling initiatives that truly make a difference.”

Duncan Garvie, Founder and Trustee of BetBlocker was thrilled when asked about the most recent language addition: “For me, this project is a win for everyone! Obviously it’s great news for Serbian gamblers that BetBlocker is now available in their language. Servia doesn’t currently have the range of support options for people looking to stop or manage their gambling, so this is a substantial step forwards in terms of harm minimisation.

But alongside this, Gamblers Connect supporting us to deliver this new service to Serbia is a clear statement of intent. The affiliate sector has been substantially under-engaged when it comes to messaging around safer gambling. And affiliates are expert communicators. No-one knows how to communicate a message to players better than affiliates. To have Gamblers Connect work with us on this project sets a fantastic example for the entire affiliate sector. One we hope will foster greater cooperation between charities and affiliates in future.”

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