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NeoGames Announces First Quarter 2021 Results

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5 years ago

May 14, 2021

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NeoGames S.A., a technology-driven provider of end-to-end iLottery solutions, announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.

Moti Malul, Chief Executive Officer of NeoGames, said: “We are pleased to kick off 2021 with a strong first quarter, posting Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth of approximately 114% and 148%, respectively. We continue to benefit from our recent launches in Alberta and Virginia, which added to the strong performance across the majority of our markets. Results also benefitted from the double jackpot run in the U.S., which continued into January.

“We believe the iLottery growth experienced over the past year has positioned us well for further success. We are seeing solid player retention rates, allowing us to build off of the momentum from the past year, as the major economies and countries where we operate re-open. These results further demonstrate the strength of our comprehensive offering across technology, games and services, which fuels our ability to drive consistent growth across all our accounts. We also remain confident and convinced of the untapped potential for the iLottery industry across the globe, and particularly in the U.S. where we are the market leader.”

First Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights

Revenues were $13.3 million during the first quarter of 2021, compared to $9.1 million during the first quarter of 2020, representing an increase of 46.5% year-over-year. In addition, the Company’s share of NPI revenues was $8.2 million during the first quarter of 2021, compared to $1 million during the first quarter of 2020, representing an increase of 736.5% year-over-year. The total of revenues and the Company’s share of NPI’s revenues was $21.5 million during the first quarter of 2021 compared to $10.1 million during the first quarter of 2020, representing an increase of 113.9% year-over-year.
Comprehensive income was $4.0 million, or $0.16 per share, during the first quarter of 2021, compared to loss of $0.9 million, or $0.04 per share, during the first quarter of 2020.
Adjusted EBITDA was $9.7 million during the first quarter of 2021, compared to an Adjusted EBITDA of $3.9 million during the first quarter of 2020, representing an increase of 147.9% year-over-year.¹
Network NGR was $195.8 million during the first quarter of 2021, compared to $68.7 million during the first quarter of 2020, representing an increase of 184.8% year-over-year.¹

First Quarter 2021 Business Highlights

On February 22, 2021, the Company announced the launch of eInstant games with Austrian Lotteries. This expansion of NeoGames Studio brings a portfolio of successful, market-proven games onto the Austrian Lotteries online gaming site, enhancing the gaming experience with the objective of growing the number of players.
In Virginia, the Company continues to observe higher and faster revenue growth rates, fueled by the conversions of players into eInstant games at an accelerated rate post the double jackpot.
In Canada, after two full quarters of operations, revenues with our customer in Alberta have exceeded original expectations. Playalberta.ca, which is the only regulated iLottery and iGaming website in the province, continued to perform stronger than anticipated. During the quarter, the Company enhanced the website with the introduction of Live Dealer and is beginning to implement the draw-games vertical with an expanded range of games.
A double jackpot run in the U.S. during January led to a significant influx of revenues and players. Those players continue to play on the Company’s platforms and games providing incremental revenue during the first quarter.
Continued to roll out new game content, including an innovative Raffle game in Michigan during the first quarter, with plans to further implement across other customers.

Guidance

The Company is raising its fiscal year 2021 Revenue and Share in NPI Revenues Interest Guidance to between $73 million and $77 million compared to the prior range of between $65 million and $69 million.

eSports

Esports Foundation names Faker Game Ambassador for EWC and ENC through 2028

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9 hours ago

July 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok joins Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen in the Esports Foundation’s Ambassador Program.

The Esports Foundation (EF) has appointed Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok as a Game Ambassador for the Esports World Cup (EWC) and Esports Nations Cup (ENC) through 2028, the organization said on July 15, 2026 in a statement issued from Riyadh and Paris.

EF said Faker joins Cristiano Ronaldo, listed as the Foundation’s Global Ambassador, and Magnus Carlsen as part of the Esports Foundation Ambassador Program. The Foundation said Faker will represent “the perspective of esports players” across its international events, athlete initiatives, media engagements and leadership forums.

“You can’t talk about esports without mentioning Faker. He is the defining athlete of competitive gaming: a champion whose excellence, discipline and longevity have inspired an entire generation,” said Ralf Reichert, Chief Executive Officer of the Esports Foundation. “As our Game Ambassador, Faker represents something fundamental to the Ambassador Program: esports creates its own global sporting icons. Across EWC, ENC and NGSC, he will help ensure that the players who built this sport have a voice in shaping where it goes next.”

Faker said: “Competition has shaped my life, and I am proud to join the Esports Foundation as Game Ambassador. I want to continue competing for the biggest titles with T1 while representing the players and fans who have helped esports grow worldwide. Through the Esports World Cup, Esports Nations Cup and the Foundation’s wider platforms, I hope to inspire the next generation to pursue excellence, remain resilient and believe in how far competitive gaming can take them. There is still much more to achieve.”

EF highlighted Faker’s competitive record, describing him as a six-time League of Legends World Champion, EWC 2024 winner, two-time MSI champion and ten-time domestic champion with T1. The Foundation also said Faker became the first esports athlete to receive the Blue Dragon Medal in 2026, describing it as the Republic of Korea’s highest sporting honor awarded by President Lee Jae-myung.

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Brand Partnerships

Midnite signs as Middlesbrough FC principal partner for 2026/27 season

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16 hours ago

July 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Midnite has agreed a partnership with Middlesbrough FC that will see the UK bookmaker become the club’s principal partner and front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 campaign, which Middlesbrough describes as its landmark 150th season.

The companies announced the deal alongside a fan activation at Riverside Stadium on Thursday, July 9, branded “This Season’s On Us”. The initiative offered supporters prizes including 2026/27 season tickets, 2026/27 shirts, match tickets, or a £25 club shop voucher, with fans required to answer Middlesbrough trivia and complete a football challenge.

Middlesbrough former players Craig Hignett and David Wheater attended the event, and, according to the company, took bonus attempts on behalf of participants who missed out.

Andrew Mook, Midnite’s Head of Brand Marketing, said:

“Middlesbrough have a storied history and we’re delighted to announce this partnership during such a monumental year with the club celebrating their 150th anniversary.

“It was great to see so many Middlesbrough fans at the “This Season’s On Us” activation, we hope they enjoyed taking part and meeting club legends, with David Wheater hitting top bins on several occasions and allowing fans to win big with season tickets.

“We can’t wait to get to Riverside Stadium in August to kick-off a new season and we’re excited to say that we have plenty of new and captivating campaigns planned.”

Lee Fryett, Middlesbrough FC Chief Commercial Officer, added:

“We’re delighted to welcome Midnite as our new Principal Partner.

“We’re looking forward to working closely with Midnite to develop engaging campaigns, content and unique experiences that bring our fans even closer to the club.

“We’re confident this partnership will provide real value for our supporters while supporting our ambitions both on and off the pitch.”

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AGCO

ThrillTech secures AGCO supplier licence for Ontario launch

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16 hours ago

July 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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ThrillTech has been awarded a Gaming-Related Supplier licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), clearing the company to launch in Ontario’s regulated market.

The licence allows ThrillTech to deploy its opt-in side bet jackpots technology with regulated online casino, sports betting and lottery operators across the province.

Benjamin Bradtke, Co-Founder of ThrillTech, said: “Securing our AGCO licence is a major step in our mission to transform how jackpots are delivered at scale across regulated markets. This latest certification is testament to our robust technology and trusted compliance frameworks, allowing us to continue our global growth trajectory. We are thrilled to bring our proven, compliant jackpot technology to Ontario, empowering locally licensed operators to uplift revenue without cannibalising existing spend.”

The company said its “ThrillPots” mechanics sit as an independent, player-funded side bet and do not alter the underlying game’s return-to-player mathematics.

ThrillTech said the Ontario approval enables its existing multinational partners that also operate in the province to launch its side bet jackpots locally, while it also holds talks with potential new operator partners. The company lists its regulated footprint as including the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands, Romania, Malta, Gibraltar, Brazil and Peru.

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