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NeoGames Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results
NeoGames S.A., a technology-driven provider of end-to-end iLottery solutions, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.
Moti Malul, Chief Executive Officer of NeoGames, said: “We are proud to be reporting our results for the first time as a publicly traded company. The past year was pivotal for NeoGames and the execution of our strategic goals. The year started with a six-year extension of our contract with Sazka, our largest European customer. We built on that momentum with the expansion of our NeoPollard JV customer, the Virginia Lottery, into a full iLottery program that launched on July 1st. Next, we announced the first contract in Canada with AGLC in Alberta. The program launched rapidly in early October and is off to a successful start. We closed the year with the recently announced contract extension with our largest customer, the Michigan State Lottery, through July 2026. 2020 has definitely been transformational for NeoGames.”
“The year also marks positive signs for the growth of iLottery around the world. As regulators realize the potential value iLottery can provide to tightening governmental budgets, particularly during the uncertain times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, NeoGames continues to represent a trusted provider with superior technology and premium content driving the most profitable iLottery programs. In the U.S. iLottery market, according to Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, a leading gaming industry research firm, our NeoPollard JV is the market leader with a 70% market share of iLottery sales during the fourth quarter of 2020. Entering 2021, on the back of our successful IPO, we believe NeoGames remains well-positioned to continue to capitalize on the current landscape as a leader in the rapidly expanding global iLottery market,” continued Malul.
Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights
- Revenues were $14 million during the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to $9 million during the fourth quarter of 2019, representing an increase of 56.4% year-over-year. In addition, the Company’s share of NPI revenues was $4.5 million during the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to $0.9 million during the fourth quarter of 2019, representing an increase of 391% year-over-year. The total of revenues and the Company’s share of NPI’s revenues was $18.5 million during the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to $9.9 million during the fourth quarter of 2019, representing an increase of 87.3% year-over-year.
- Comprehensive income was $2.5 million, or $0.11 per share, during the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to loss of $(0.6) million, or $(0.03) per share, during the fourth quarter of 2019.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $9.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to an Adjusted EBITDA of $3.5 million during the fourth quarter of 2019, representing an increase of 160.6% year-over-year.1
- Network NGR was $142 million during the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to $63 million during the fourth quarter of 2019, representing an increase of 125.6% year-over-year.1
Full Year 2020 Financial Highlights
- Revenues were $49.2 million for 2020, compared to $33.1 million for the prior year, representing an increase of 48.8% year-over-year. The Company share of NPI revenues was $9.5 million for 2020, compared to $2 million during the prior year, representing an increase of 387.5% year-over-year. The total of revenues and the Company’s share of NPI’s revenues was $58.7 million during the full year of 2020 compared to $35.0 million during the prior year, representing an increase of 67.7% year-over-year.
- Comprehensive income was $6.5 million, or $0.29 per share, for 2020, compared to loss of $(3.9) million, or $(0.18) per share, for the prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $28.7 million for 2020, compared to an Adjusted EBITDA of $11.9 million for the prior year, representing an increase of 141.7% year-over-year.1
- Network NGR was $448 million for 2020, compared to $203 million for the prior year, representing an increase of 120.7% year-over-year.1
Full Year 2020 Business Highlights
- On November 24, 2020, the Company completed an initial public offering of 5,528,650 ordinary shares, no par value, including 721,128 ordinary shares sold pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriters’ overallotment option. The offering consisted of 2,987,625 ordinary shares offered by the Company and 2,541,025 ordinary shares offered by certain selling shareholders. The ordinary shares were sold at an offering price of $17.00 per ordinary share for an aggregate offering value of $94.0 million.
- Signed a four-year extension with the Michigan Lottery on the iLottery contract, a joint agreement between Pollard Banknote Limited and NeoGames. Under this agreement, which became effective in December 2020, the contract is extended through July 2026 from the previous end date of July 2022. NeoGames, along with Pollard Banknote, will continue to serve as the Michigan Lottery’s iLottery partner.
- On July 1, 2020, the Company launched the Virginia iLottery program, which has quickly become one of the most successful launches of a full iLottery program in the United States where in Q4 2020 iLottery represented 25% of total lottery sales according to Eilers & Krejcik. The agreement with NPI also included a significant contract extension of five years to October 2026, with an option for extension to 2031.
- On September 30, 2020, the Company launched the only regulated gaming website in Alberta, Canada, with NPI servicing the entire online gaming suite for a seven-year initial term and a five-year extension option.
- Earlier in the year on March 31, 2020, the Company entered into an extension agreement with Sazka a.s as its full-service iLottery and iGaming provider. The new extension lengthened the term of the partnership until the end of December 2025.
Recent Business Highlights
- On February 22, 2021, the Company announced the go-live of its eInstants games with the Austrian Lotteries, launching the Company’s first set of games on the win2day online gaming site. In connection with the agreement, the Company will grant the Austrian Lotteries (Österreichische Lotterien) full access to its NeoGames Studio extensive portfolio of premium, award-winning eInstant games. The deal will provide Austrian Lotteries players with a steady, ongoing stream of new, unique, and exciting games, enhancing the overall gaming experience offered by the Lottery.
Guidance
The Company expects revenues, together with its NPI revenues interests, for the full year ending December 31, 2021 to be between $65 million and $69 million.
Conference Call & Webcast Details
NeoGames will host a live conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, during which management will discuss the Company’s fourth quarter results and provide commentary on business performance. A question and answer session will follow the prepared remarks.
The conference call may be accessed by dialing (833) 301-1152 for U.S. domestic callers or (914) 987-7393 for international callers. Once connected with the operator, please provide the conference ID of 5833618.
A live audio webcast of the earnings conference call may be accessed on the Company’s website at ir.neogames.com. The replay of the audio webcast and accompanying presentation will be available on the Company’s investor relations website through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.
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Editor’s Take
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The Full Story
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The year was characterized by a dual strategy: deepening engagement in established markets while aggressively expanding its content portfolio to suit local preferences in emerging territories.
Portfolio Evolution: Crash and Battles 2025 saw Belatra move beyond its traditional slot roots. The company made its debut in the high-demand Crash game vertical with the launch of Goose Boom Bang, a title designed to tap into the fast-paced gameplay preference of younger demographics.
Additionally, the studio introduced a fresh game concept with the launch of Battles, a new format unveiled for the first time in 2025, with further development planned for 2026.
The ‘Mummyverse’ Expands For fans of classic slots, the highlight of the year was the aggressive expansion of the Mummyverse. Belatra nearly doubled the size of this franchise over the year, making it the most extensive game universe in their entire catalog.
The developer also focused on B2B localization, releasing a number of exclusive bespoke games created specifically for selected operator partners to meet specific local market tastes.
Awards and Recognition The company’s strategic shifts were validated by industry accolades. Belatra secured over 30 nominations throughout the year, with standout wins including:
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Best Slot Provider (awarded by BitStarz).
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Most Played Game of 2025 for Make It Gold at the SiGMA Africa Awards.
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Player’s Pick Award.
Management Commentary Misha Voinich, Head of Business Development at Belatra, commented on the studio’s momentum:
“This year has truly defined who we are as a studio – ambitious, creative and focused on building long-term partnerships. We’ve expanded our universes, launched new ones and entered exciting new markets that will all help us carry this momentum into the New Year.”
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Editor’s Take
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The Full Story
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The studio, which officially debuted in November, reports that its initial rollout reached more than five million people worldwide. The launch saw its portfolio go live with the operator Menace, serving as the initial testbed for its mechanics and “Ebaka modes.”
The Product: Instant Games with Personality Ebaka is bypassing traditional slots to focus on the high-growth vertical of fast-paced, instant-win games. Their initial lineup includes:
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Plinko
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Mines
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Tower
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Limbo
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Crash
Differentiation is achieved through unique mascots and signature gameplay tweaks designed to offer high win potential and distinct visual identities, moving away from the generic interfaces often found in this genre.
Regulatory Milestone Crucially for its 2026 roadmap, Ebaka Games has confirmed it has secured certification from BMM Testlabs. This accreditation validates the fairness and integrity of its RNG (Random Number Generator) and game engines, removing a major barrier to entry for regulated markets. With this certification in hand, the studio plans to launch with a number of “major brands” in the coming year.
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Editor’s Take
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Set to launch in January 2026, Friday Night Live is a new initiative created in collaboration with youth-focused events company INVADES. The series is designed to overhaul the traditional race day experience, featuring fast-paced fixtures under floodlights, DJ sets, and significant entertainment elements sandwiched between races.
The Commercial Deal
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SBK: As the exclusive betting partner, the Smarkets-owned sportsbook will take naming rights and on-course branding for all 35 races. Crucially, these races will be broadcast live on mainstream television via ITV Racing as well as Sky Sports Research.
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The Racing Post: As the Official Media Partner, the publication will provide content, coverage, and promotion across its digital platforms, aiming to bridge the gap between established racing purists and the new audience ARC hopes to attract.
A High-Stakes Experiment The series is not just a marketing exercise; it carries serious sporting weight. Each of the five scheduled nights will feature over £200,000 in prize money. The fixtures will rotate across three of ARC’s all-weather tracks: Wolverhampton, Newcastle, and Southwell.
Management Commentary David Leyden Dunbar, Group Director of Commercial Strategy at ARC, was clear about the target audience:
“We have been very clear that one of the aims of Friday Night Live is to engage the next generation of racing fans… Both [partners] have shown real enthusiasm to work with us… as well as using the platform that these fixtures will offer them to also engage with more established racing and sports fans.”
Adam Baylis, Marketing Director at SBK, added:
“Friday Night Live [is] a fresh and engaging concept that brings a new energy to British racing. SBK has always been built around sport… our focus is on enhancing the live race day experience in a fun, social and responsible way.”
The 2026 Schedule The series kicks off immediately in the new year:
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9th Jan: Wolverhampton
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6th Feb: Newcastle
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20th Feb: Southwell
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20th March: Wolverhampton
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27th March: Newcastle
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