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Aspire Global: Interim Report Second Quarter 2021

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4 years ago

August 19, 2021

George Miller

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ALL-TIME HIGH REVENUES AND EBITDA IN Q2 2021

SECOND QUARTER

Revenues increased by 27.7% to €55.8 million (43.7).
EBITDA increased by 40.1% to €9.9 million (7.1).
The EBITDA margin increased to 17.7% (16.1%).
EBIT increased by 37.5% to €7.8 million (5.7).
Earnings after tax increased 53.7% to €6.9 million (4.5).
Earnings per share increased 56% to €0.14 (0.09).

SIX MONTHS

Revenues increased by 34.2% to €103.9 million (77.4).
EBITDA increased by 50.3% to €18.4 million (12.3).
The EBITDA margin increased to 17.8% (15.8%).
EBIT increased by 49.3% to €14.3 million (9.6).
Earnings after tax increased 84.9% to €13.0 million (7.0).
Earnings per share increased 93% to €0.27 (0.14).

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN THE QUARTER AND AFTER THE END OF THE QUARTER

Revenues increased 27.7% from Q2 2020 driven by strong development in all segments and the acquisition of BtoBet, a leading sportsbook provider, in September 2020.
Organic growth of 21.6% from Q2 2020.
B2B revenues grew 24.4% from Q2 2020 with organic growth of 16.2%.
Significant progress in sub-segments Aggregation and Games – Pariplay and Sports – BtoBet.
Good progress in the US with deals covering game aggregation and proprietary games.
Platform and managed services deal with Ireland’s biggest land-based casino group.
Three deals covering Aspire Global’s complete offering for the launch of new brands in Europe and Latin America.
First brand live with BtoBet’s sportsbook on Aspire Global’s platform.
New license for games in Greece. Aspire Global now operates in 30 regulated markets.
Sports deals signed with, among all, esports operator Luckbox.
BuyWin, a new innovative tool, which addresses the new German regulation, was launched in July. BuyWin also gives a higher return to player and access to a wider range of content.

CEO COMMENTS

“WE ARE CONFIDENT TO REACH OUR 2021 FINANCIAL TARGETS”

Aspire Global reports its sixth consecutive quarter with solid growth. We made significant progress in the quarter by growing our business with both existing as well as new partners in the US, Europe, Latin America and Africa. Taking into account our strong business momentum and deal flow, we are confident to reach our 2021 financial targets.

Revenues increased by 27.7% from Q2 2020 to an all-time high €55.8 million, with organic growth of 21.6%. Growth was particularly strong in the UK and Ireland as well as in region rest of world which reflects our successful expansion in the Americas as well as the consolidation of BtoBet. It is especially gratifying to note the strong organic growth taking into account that Q2 2020 was positively impacted by the pandemic.

EBITDA increased by 40.1% to record high €9.9 million and the EBITDA margin improved to from 16.1% to 17.7%. The increased profitability is driven by strong topline growth, impressive performance in BtoBet and Pariplay, acquired in 2020 and 2019, respectively, as well as our continuous focus on cost control.

KEY WINS FOR OUR PLATFORM OFFERING

Our recent contract wins with new partners, covering Aspire Global’s complete iGaming offering, show that we are in the forefront of the industry. In June, we signed a deal with Stake.com for its upcoming launch of a new brand in the UK. Stake.com is an international, fast-growing casino and betting site with more than 30 billion bets every year. We are happy to support Stake.com with our complete offering in launching its new casino and betting site stake.co.uk in the large UK market. In April, we signed the deal with Luckster.com, a new multi-vertical brand founded by industry veterans, for its upcoming launch in Europe and Latin America. Two weeks ago, we signed an agreement with JNS Gaming which we will support in building a new, global casino and sports brand.

A key growth segment to us is landbased casinos that want to go online. We are proud to partner with Funfair Casino, Ireland’s biggest land-based casino group, and to support in taking their business online.

SUCCESS FOR BTOBET

Just shortly after our acquisition of BtoBet last fall, BtoBet announced a deal with Betfair in Colombia. Betfair launched its sportsbook in Q1 2021 and we can now see a satisfying development in deposits which demonstrates BtoBet’s capabilities. This mutually rewarding collaboration can open up for other opportunities and is a good case study of how Aspire Global approaches tier 1 operators.

Esports is a quickly growing segment and we are excited to team up with the award-winning esports operator Luckbox. BtoBet will be providing Luckbox with its cutting-edge sportsbook in European and Latin American countries. This will enable Luckbox to build an entirely bespoke player journey, customizing the sportsbook experience to its liking and providing players with a unique customer experience.

BtoBet’s proprietary sportsbook is a key competitive advantage when talking to new as well as existing partners. In the quarter, we initiated the first projects where partner brands will replace their existing sports solution with the BtoBet sportsbook and mid-August the first brand went live with BtoBet’s sportsbook on our platform. We expect the shift of partner brands to the BtoBet proprietary platform to positively impact revenues and margins throughout 2021.

SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN THE US

Our expansion plans for the US market are running according to plan. Since early August, we have Quincy Raven in place as the Managing Director of Aspire Global’s US operations. The US iGaming market is growing at an impressive rate, and we want to be at forefront of the developments. Quincy has vast experience and will focus on accelerating sales and setting up the relevant operations in order to make sure Aspire Global can establish a significant presence in the US.

In May, Pariplay signed a deal with Amelco that will integrate Pariplay’s premium Fusion platform into its US offering. This partnership will boost both parties’ US operations across multiple states. In April, Pariplay signed a deal with the platform provider GAN to provide its games across New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.

GROWTH IN NEW MARKETS

Aspire Global today operates in 30 regulated markets spanning Europe, the Americas and Africa. Our objective is to continue our growth in regulated markets, both with existing and new partners. We have a strong focus on gaining more certifications and licenses mainly in Europe and the Americas. In the Americas, we focus especially on the US and Brazil. In Europe we see a huge potential for our sportsbook. The introduction of our sportsbook offering has just started in the UK and we have certification processes ongoing in other key European markets. In June, Pariplay was granted a Greek suitability license and the license allows us to enter the Greek market for the first time.

NEW INNOVATIVE FEATURES

To stay at the forefront of the industry development, innovation is important to us. In order to meet the new requirements in the German market, we launched BuyWin in July. BuyWin addresses the new German regulation by a unique bet contribution on transactions, enabling operators to offer all the games German players are used to, at the standard, high RTP of 95-96%. The innovative tool delivers better player acquisition opportunities due to the higher RTP and wider range of gaming content. AspireEngage, our new CRM tool, was launched earlier this year and is a key contributor to the strong growth.

VALUE CREATING ACQUISITIONS

In Q2 2021, Pariplay reported revenue growth of over 72% and BtoBet of more than 105% with good profitability. These two acquisitions have significantly contributed to Aspire Global’s strong performance and have been essential in positioning Aspire Global as the powerhouse for iGaming operators. It is satisfying to see that Aspire Global has so clearly demonstrated its ability to make value creating acquisitions.

STRONG B2C GROWTH

Also in this quarter, the B2C segment demonstrated strong revenue growth. In March 2021, we initiated a review of the role of the B2C segment within the Group structure and we expect to finalize the review during the fall. The review will assist us to better assess our options to further accelerate its growth. Such a move could help improve Aspire Global’s overall margins and EBITDA and potentially support us in accelerating new B2B initiatives and enter fresh markets.

OUTLOOK

Aspire Global has consistently demonstrated its ability to execute its growth strategy and create value. We see tremendous growth opportunities by expanding with existing partners, gaining new partners and entering new markets. Aspire Global’s financial targets for 2021 are €200 million in revenue and €32 million in EBITDA which implies an EBITDA margin of 16%. Taking into account our strong business momentum and deal activity, we are confident that Aspire Global will reach its 2021 financial targets.

Tsachi Maimon, CEO

CRM

Titan 3.0 Launch Marks Finnplay’s Biggest Platform Overhaul

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7 minutes ago

February 10, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Finnish iGaming platform provider Finnplay has revealed the introduction of Titan 3.0, a significant upgrade to its Titan® iGaming platform, featuring the most comprehensive addition of functionalities the company has ever implemented.

Titan 3.0 brings a wide range of new features aimed at enhancing campaign management, boosting player-specific control, and improving operational efficiency, granting operators more flexibility while expanding in regulated markets. Titan 3.0 iGaming platform enhances Finnplay’s established platform framework and signifies the firm’s most significant investment in a platform so far. The update reflects direct feedback from operators in various markets and emphasizes actionable enhancements that facilitate clearer player paths, enhanced personalization, and scalable compliance.

“Titan 3.0 is a focused evolution of the platform and Finnplay’s largest product investment to date,” said Jaakko Soininen, Managing Director at Finnplay. “The feedback from our operators has been extremely positive. These are capabilities that have been long awaited, and they are designed to help operators take their business to the next level while maintaining the stability and regulatory readiness Titan is known for.”

Key enhancements in Titan 3.0 include new multiwallet capabilities, improved campaign and reward tools, and upgraded segmentation features like player tags. Product blocking is implemented at the category level, enabling operators to limit access to particular game categories while still permitting access to others, in accordance with responsible gaming standards.

Titan 3.0 enhances CRM and marketing functions via a bidirectional integration with Optimove, in addition to better system communications, new tournament structures, and instant data transfer to external services. A revamped Back Office is also intended for a future release, focused on enhancing usability and workflow effectiveness.

Titan® continues to be an open and flexible platform that accommodates more than 100 game providers and over 80 payment service providers, ensuring complete adherence to compliance and responsible gaming standards across various regulated areas.

A product overview video interview with Managing Director Jaakko Soininen is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhdBuI_Pkm4

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Casino Gaming

Why Slots Remain The Spearhead Of Global Casino Gaming Marketing

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7 minutes ago

February 10, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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Casino gaming companies spend countless hours trying to piece together their next big marketing campaign. For some, they can throw the kitchen sink at it, spend millions of dollars, and it can fall flat; for smaller brands, they can have a makeshift promotional concept that brings in a global audience.

There’s no clear-cut way to guarantee success when it comes to global casino gaming marketing, but for many casinos, it’s hard to go wrong with a promotional idea that has a slot game as the centerpiece.

But why? What’s behind this enduring appeal, and even in the light of brand new concepts ranging from VR gaming, although this has cooled recently, to the power of blockchain and cryptocurrency, why do slots remain such an integral part of the marketing strategy?

Slots Welcome Bonuses & Their Simplicity

Unlike many casino games, which can often involve strategy and rules, slot games do not require the same level of attention. They’re games that require no skill, and as long as you have a basic grasp of how to set a betting amount, the number of lines, and flick through the info and payout rules of the slot game, they are not difficult games to wrap your head around.

Now, this doesn’t mean they aren’t fun, or that their modular nature doesn’t create almost countless innovative ideas. But it is the simplicity and the fact that the games are to the point, easy to access, and have something for every type of casino gamer, that make them the obvious candidates for marketing ideas.

A slots welcome bonus may come in many different formats, but they all have the same goal of showcasing to you the quality of the game, the provider, and, just like the games themselves, a slots welcome bonus can be modular, fit around your gaming style, and offer a cost-effective insight into how a casino operates.

The Importance Of Choice

Those of you who have played slot games will have a solid understanding of how many titles are out there. It’s no exaggeration to say there are thousands of themes and ideas, with more added to the vast global market each passing day. Therefore, for those people who utilize welcome bonuses that leverage slots, you often have a selection of games you can browse.

While other bonuses will try to encompass other parts of the site. If you don’t play blackjack, for instance, then you’re not going to check out a blackjack bonus; it’s pretty simple math. But if you are somebody who enjoys slots, or have a passing interest, the range of games available means that you can shop around, find slot ideas that are most suited to your gaming style, and get a true idea of the scope of a casino platform and its gaming library.

A Foot In The Door

In the days before online casino gaming, conventional casinos relied on slots as their main attraction. We’ve seen how multiple other areas of the gambling market have moved online. While the likes of Powerball have adjusted, keeping the essence of their design and funding local projects, they have also allowed digital audiences to purchase tickets and expanded their markets online.

Online casinos have operated in a similar vein, drawing on the success of land-based slots in conventional casinos in the days before the internet to adjust their business models and shift their marketing strategies online

They continue to comprise large sections of conventional casinos, but when it comes to marketing ideas and promotions, playing with bonus money is one of the more efficient ways to play and potentially win, because there is little upfront cost. However, you should not see slots or any gambling game as a source of income; they are meant for fun, and you should only ever gamble with money you can afford to lose.

Could It Change In The Future?

Bonuses are a vital tool casinos use to promote their games. As part of a marketing strategy, it’s the sheer size of the gaming options and the plethora of themes and genres that make it such a key part of the market.

They’ve proven to be a fruitful idea for casino companies expanding their brands, and even amid new payment methods, the rise of crypto slots, and a host of other innovations in the igaming market, slots remain the spearhead of global casino gaming marketing. Throughout the last 25 years, there’s no stone that casinos have left unturned when it comes to marketing.

The fabric of the industry may have shifted, with social media influencers, SEO, and company social media pages becoming the frontline of the marketing world, but slot gaming ideas still comprise the largest portion of the casino gaming industry.

Despite dipping into blackjack, poker, and other niche games, and fusing them with bonus ideas and free spins, it’s the standalone slots promotions that often yield the best engagement and customer conversion rates.

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Atlaslive

Convergence in iGaming: The Structural Shift of 2026

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1 hour ago

February 10, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Modern iGaming platforms no longer operate in isolation. Payments influence trust and onboarding. Social mechanics shape engagement and retention. Media platforms determine visibility and acquisition. What were once separate systems now function as a single, continuous flow.

In this article, Atlaslive explores how fintech infrastructure, social gaming mechanics, and media ecosystems are converging into a unified operational model for iGaming platforms—fundamentally changing how products are built, scaled, and regulated.

Beyond Integrations: A Connected Product Flow

Convergence represents a structural shift, not a layer of additional integrations.

Payments, identity verification, engagement tools, and acquisition channels now operate simultaneously rather than sequentially. A deposit may influence verification timing. Social features introduce real-time moderation and monitoring requirements. Media platform policies directly affect product messaging and promotional mechanics.

Competitive iGaming platforms are increasingly designed around real-time system awareness, where each component responds dynamically to player behavior and regulatory constraints.

Payments at the Center of the Player Journey

Fintech infrastructure has become the backbone of the modern iGaming experience.

Payment speed shapes player trust. Embedded payment flows reduce friction caused by redirects. Verification processes operate contextually rather than as standalone checkpoints. Financial controls directly affect session continuity and engagement.

As a result, payments and compliance functions are no longer peripheral tools—they are embedded directly into core product architecture.

Borrowing from Social Gaming Mechanics

As onboarding becomes smoother, engagement opportunities expand.

Live formats, community-driven mechanics, and interactive environments increase session depth and emotional participation alongside transactional activity. Social features help extend player lifetime value—but they also introduce new responsibilities.

Higher interaction levels require structured moderation, real-time monitoring, and enhanced responsible gaming oversight to maintain regulatory and ethical standards.

Media-Led Discovery and Distribution

Creator-driven platforms now play a central role in how iGaming brands are discovered.

Media platform content policies often exceed local regulatory requirements. Attribution becomes fragmented across multiple channels. Visibility increasingly depends on alignment with platform-specific expectations rather than traditional advertising rules.

As a result, marketing strategy and compliance management are becoming deeply intertwined.

Compliance as a Core Design Constraint

In regulated markets, payments, engagement, and distribution can no longer be managed independently.

“This is why convergence has become structural. Platforms have moved toward unified systems that can monitor, react, and report across the entire player journey in real time—not to add complexity, but to reduce risk while scaling.”
— Dmytro Matiiuk, Head of Delivery

Unified system architecture enables operators to manage regulatory risk while supporting sustainable growth.

Conclusion: Operating in a Connected iGaming Ecosystem

Operating successfully in 2026 means managing a fully connected ecosystem. Payment flows, social engagement mechanics, and media-driven acquisition strategies must align within a single architectural framework.

Platforms designed for coherence—such as Atlaslive—enable operators to support this integrated approach, balancing performance, compliance, and scalability in an increasingly complex iGaming environment.

Disclaimer

This document is provided for informational and discussion purposes only. It is based on publicly available sources and was created by the Atlaslive team for marketing use. It does not constitute a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any gambling-related product, nor does it represent legal or business development advice. While Atlaslive believes the information contained herein to be reliable, no guarantee is made as to its accuracy or completeness, and no liability is accepted for any loss arising from its use. Atlaslive reserves the right to correct any errors contained in this document.

About Atlaslive

Atlaslive is a B2B software development company specializing in multifunctional, automated platforms for sports betting and casino operators. The Atlaslive Platform includes Sportsbook, Casino, Risk Management and Anti-Fraud Tools, CRM, Bonus Engine, Business Analytics, Payment Systems, and a Retail Module.

Follow Atlaslive on LinkedIn for the latest insights and updates in iGaming technology.

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