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NeoGames Announces First Quarter 2022 Results

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4 years ago

May 12, 2022

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NeoGames S.A., a technology-driven provider of end-to-end iLottery solutions, announced today financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.

Moti Malul, Chief Executive Officer of NeoGames, said: “Our business continues to trend positively in 2022, as our existing accounts continue to perform well in terms of both sequential, as well as annual growth rates. We are delighted to see particularly strong growth from our Virginia and Alberta accounts, which have become leading contributors to our revenues. During the quarter we announced an offer to acquire Aspire Global in an effort to enhance our offering and expand our geographies. We have been keenly focused on completing this transaction and have recently launched our tender offer. We are confident with the progress and expect to close during the second quarter.”

First Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights

The total of Revenues and the Company’s share in NPI revenues was $22.4 million during the first quarter of 2022 compared to $21.6 million during the first quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 3.8% year-over-year. Revenues were $13.2 million during the first quarter of 2022, compared to $13.3 million during the first quarter of 2021, representing a decrease of 0.7% year-over-year. In addition, the Company’s share in NPI revenues was $9.2 million during the first quarter of 2022, compared to $8.2 million during the first quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 11.2% year-over-year.
Comprehensive loss was $(0.9) million, or $(0.03) per share, during the first quarter of 2022, compared to comprehensive income of $4.0 million, or $0.16 per share, during the first quarter of 2021. The change in comprehensive income was impacted by several items, including Aspire transaction-related, stock-based compensation expense (granted in Q4 2021), and additional G&A related to further build out of operations.
Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $8.5 million during the first quarter of 2022, compared to $9.7 million during the first quarter of 2021 representing a decrease of 12.0% year-over-year.
Network Net Gaming Revenue (“NGR”) was $199.7 million during the first quarter of 2022, compared to $195.8 million during the first quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 2% year-over-year.

Recent Business Highlights

On April 26, 2022, we published the prospectus, offer document and acceptance form related to the Aspire Global prospective acquisition. The acceptance period runs from April 27 through May 25 with an expected settlement date of June 14, 2022. The acquisition is expected to close during the second quarter of 2022.
Virginia continued its strong growth with quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year increases in revenue and near market-leading per capita volumes.
Michigan continued its growth trend, which started in the second half of the fourth quarter 2021.
Benefiting from the broader product mix rolled out in the region, Alberta expanded to become our second largest turn-key account in terms of revenues, demonstrating the benefits of our collaboration with Aspire Global, as Pariplay has increased its market share during the quarter.

Guidance

The Company is updating its fiscal year 2022 Revenue and Share of NPI Revenues Interest Guidance to between $91 million and $96 million, compared to the prior range of between $90 million and $97 million, representing an approximate 11% increase year-over-year at the midpoint. This range is based on revenues from existing accounts, does not assume revenues from the launch of new turn-key accounts, and reflects the range of possible outcomes of the conflict in Ukraine.

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Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova moderates Global Gaming Expansion panel in Riyadh

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4 hours ago

June 25, 2026

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Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, will moderate a panel at The Blockchain show on 29^th June, bringing together experts from entertainment, location-based gaming, and content localisation to examine what it takes to build sustainable gaming ecosystems across emerging markets.

The panel, titled “Global Gaming Expansion: Lessons from Untapped Markets,” will structure its discussion across four themes: the growth dynamics reshaping emerging gaming markets; the role of localisation in creating experiences that genuinely connect with new audiences; the infrastructure and communities needed to build gaming ecosystems beyond the game itself; and the lessons and opportunities that will define successful expansion in the years ahead.

Alona Shevtsova plans to frame the discussion around the central challenge for companies looking to expand globally: entering a new market requires far more than bringing an existing product to a new audience. Understanding local cultures, building communities, adapting experiences, and creating ecosystems that allow gaming to grow sustainably are all as important as the product itself.

Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, said:

“The future growth of gaming will come not only from new technologies, but from understanding people — their cultures, communities, and the experiences they want to be part of. Successful expansion will belong to those who can combine global ambition with local understanding.”

The first segment will examine why regions including the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia are becoming increasingly significant for developers, operators, and investors — driven by young audiences, accelerating digital adoption, and new entertainment models creating substantial growth potential. Panellists will explore how consumer preferences differ across markets and what trends among younger audiences are shaping the future of gaming and entertainment.

The third segment will broaden the lens beyond the game itself, exploring the role of location-based entertainment, gaming centres, esports, and experiential destinations in attracting new audiences and building long-term communities. Panellists plan to address how entertainment ecosystems — spanning physical venues, events, and community infrastructure — accelerate gaming adoption in markets where the category is still establishing itself.

Earlier this month, Alona Shevtsova was shortlisted for the 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Established Business of the Year category. Her team is also preparing for the Fintech Connect conference in London later this year. Sends will be a leading sponsor of this event.

*Sends is a trade name of SMARTFLOW PAYMENTS LIMITED, registered in England and Wales (Company No.11070048). For more information, visit sends.co .

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