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Betsson Group Publishes its Results for Q4 and FY 2024

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Betsson Group has published its results for Q4 and FY 2024.

Highlights for the Quarter October – December 2024

• Group revenue was EUR 306.8 (251.9) million, an increase of 22%. Organic increase of 48%.

• Casino revenue increased by 17%. Sportsbook revenue increased by 36% and the sportsbook margin was 9.8% (6.2%).

• EBITDA was EUR 86.4 (71.9) million, an increase of 20%. The EBITDA margin was 28.2% (28.6%).

• Operating income (EBIT) was EUR 70.2 (57.0) million, an increase of 23%. The EBIT margin was 22.9% (22.6%).

• Net income was EUR 53.1 (43.3) million and earnings per share was EUR 0.38 (0.30).

• Operating cash flow was EUR 84.6 (47.6) million.

• Net debt was EUR -139.8 (-59.6) million.

• Active customers amounted to 1.3 (1.3) million.

Highlights for the Period January – December 2024

• Group revenue was EUR 1106.6 (948.2) million, an increase of 17%. Organic increase of 41%.

• EBITDA was EUR 316.0 (262.7) million, an increase of 20%. The EBITDA margin was 28.6% (27.7%).

• Operating income (EBIT) was EUR 256.7 (210.5) million, an increase of 22%. The EBIT margin was 23.2% (22.2%).

• Net income was EUR 183.7 (173.0) million and earnings per share was EUR 1.32 (1.29).

• Operating cash flow was EUR 272.9 (230.4) million.

• The Board of Directors proposes an ordinary dividend of EUR 0.657 (0.645) per share, and a special dividend of EUR 0.10 per share.

CEO Comment

“Strong finish to the best year ever for Betsson — we continue to strengthen our position as one of the global leaders in gaming and betting.

“As we put 2024 behind us, we can conclude that it was the best year ever for Betsson, where we continued to strengthen our position as one of the global leaders in gaming and betting. The year was characterized by high growth, strengthened profitability and strategic investments in line with our long-term goals and our vision to offer the best gaming experience in the industry.

“Our investments in the Latin America and Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (CEECA) regions continue to be a key driver of the Group’s growth, and we have successfully built a strong position in several key markets using our expertise in online gaming and our proprietary technology platform and sportsbook. Our commitment to sports and marketing through strategic sponsorships has also played an important role in strengthening Betsson’s brand and engaging our players globally.

“Our investments to strengthen the product offering and increase brand awareness contributed to the excellent results for the year. For the full year 2024 we passed one billion euros in revenue for the first time, which was 17 percent higher than the previous year. At the same time, the EBIT margin strengthened to over 23 percent thanks to our scalable business model and continued cost control. The cash flows of the business and the robust balance sheet enable us to keep paying attractive dividends to our shareholders while we continue investing in future growth. For 2024, the Board has proposed an increased ordinary dividend of 0.657 euros per share, and a special dividend of 0.10 euros per share.

“During the fourth quarter we saw sustained high customer activity in both casino and sports betting. New records were set across the board on a Group level – customer deposits, gaming turnover, revenue and EBIT were the highest ever in a single quarter. Revenue increased by 22 percent and hence passed 300 million euros for the first time in a single quarter. At the same time, EBIT increased by 23 percent compared to the corresponding period in the previous year.

“I would like to thank our employees for their dedication and hard work, which have been instrumental in our continued growth over the past year. We have a fantastic team that continues to deliver exceptional results, and their passion and expertise, combined with our strong corporate culture, position us well for the future.

“We continue to forge new paths and act as pioneers in everything we do and look forward to continuing our growth journey in 2025. Geographic expansion and diversification remain key words for us, and we have a full pipeline of activities to support continued growth. With disciplined capital allocation, promising strategic initiatives and our commitment to strengthening the customer experience, we are confident that we can continue to create long-term value for our shareholders and customers.”

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VeliGames adds 10 studios as content library tops 35,000 games

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VeliTech’s aggregator names Amigo Gaming, Playnetic, FA CHAI Gaming and GameBeat among new partners.

VeliGames, the aggregation platform from VeliTech, has expanded its supplier roster with 10 additional content studios, the company said on 14 April 2026. The aggregator now offers “35,000+” games from “160+” suppliers via its Single API.

New providers now available through VeliGames are Amigo Gaming, Playnetic, FA CHAI Gaming, GameBeat, Ready Play Gaming, Slot Mart, Dynabit Gaming, EEAI, IMK 365 and Triple Cherry. VeliGames also distributes its exclusive in-house studios VeliPlay (crash and instant games) and Heaven of 7 (slots).

The company said the expansion is aimed at helping operators diversify and localise their game lobbies for emerging markets through a single integration. VeliGames said its catalogue spans slots, live casino, scratch cards, table and crash games, with tailoring for Asia, Africa and Latin America, including “regionally adjusted pricing” and back-office capabilities.

Irakli Kakhidze, CEO at VeliGames, said: “Our technology is shaped by real-world operator needs, and that’s why VeliGames is a plug-and-play solution that allows operators to access more than 35,000 titles from 160+ providers, plus market-ready customisation, and robust engagement and reporting tools.

“VeliGames has established itself as a partner that understands the business of gaming, not just the code, and these integrations are a testament to that.

“The Single API approach only delivers real value when it is built on battle-tested technology. That has made VeliGames the go-to choice for operators in high-growth markets across the world.”

Revaz Janelidze, Operations Lead at VeliGames, added: “At VeliGames, we live and breathe content, and that’s why we pull out all the stops to constantly bring remarkable providers to our platform.

“These are studios that are pushing boundaries to deliver never seen before themes, mechanics, bonuses and formats, and in doing so are tearing up the rulebook for iGaming content.

“We look forward to seeing our clients strengthen their casino lobbies with the likes of Amigo Gaming, Playnetic and others, while we’re already hard at work on the next round of integrations, so watch this space.”

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Comparasino launches three-month ITVX BVOD ad campaign

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Leeds-based casino comparison platform spotlights its Recommendation Engine and Member Zone in exclusive ITVX placement.

Comparasino has launched a three-month Broadcaster Video on Demand (BVOD) advertising campaign running exclusively on ITVX, starting Tuesday 14 April, 2026. The Leeds-based online casino comparison platform said the campaign will run across ITVX premium prime-time programming and hit shows.

Check out the ad here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqAM4KOi3UQ

The company said the creative focuses on its proprietary Recommendation Engine, positioning it as an alternative to static casino list formats. Comparasino said the tool asks users for preferences such as bonuses, payment methods and minimum deposits, then returns matches from UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)-licensed brands.

Comparasino also pointed to its free-to-join Member Zone, which allows users to save preferences and a list of matches. The company said the portal’s automation engine surfaces new matches in real time as additional casino partners are added, and that members can receive brand-launch news and profile-based bonus offers.

Martyn Hannah, Co-founder and CEO of Comparasino, said: “Advertising on ITVX is a transformative step for us. For too long, the online casino search process has been a ‘one size fits all’ experience. Our mission is to humanise that journey by putting the player’s specific needs first.

“By launching this three-month campaign on a platform as prestigious as ITVX, we’re not just building brand awareness, we are showing the UK public that there is a smarter, safer and more tailored way to play.”

Comparasino said all brands featured on its platform are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, positioning compliance and player protection as central to its UK-facing proposition.

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Blask data: lottery drives 78% of France’s gambling search demand

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New category-level analysis breaks down non-branded iGaming demand by vertical across France, Brazil, India, Italy and Switzerland.

Blask says lottery-related queries account for around 78% of total gambling search demand in France, outweighing online casino (~10%) and live dealer, betting and poker (each ~4%). The company positions the data as evidence that sports betting is not the primary driver of gambling demand in every market.

Blask said the figures come from non-branded search data and are part of a new category-level analysis feature designed to break down demand across verticals and subcategories within each market. The tool is intended to help operators compare player intent across jurisdictions, including “lottery in France, football betting in Brazil, or culturally driven formats in India.”

Outside France, Blask’s data shows Brazil is more betting-led, with online betting at ~52% of demand, which the company attributes largely to football. Lottery represents ~25%, fantasy sports ~11%, while casino (~6%) and live dealer (~2%) remain smaller segments.

India is described as more evenly distributed, with lottery at ~35% and live dealer at ~29%, and online casino, betting and fantasy each at roughly 10%. In Europe, Italy’s demand is reported as seasonally influenced by football, with fantasy sports leading at ~37%, while Switzerland is presented as casino-first, with online casino at ~38%.

Across the markets analysed, Blask said two themes recur: older categories often remain the biggest, and regulation heavily shapes demand. Where certain verticals are restricted, the company said interest tends to shift into adjacent or offshore segments rather than disappearing.

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