Canada
Gambling.com Group Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
- 70% Revenue Growth with Record Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA
- Reiterates full year outlook revenue of $71-76 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $22-27 million in 2022
Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Company”), a multi-award-winning performance marketing company and a leading provider of digital marketing services active in the global online gambling industry, today announced its operating and financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
“Our core business performed brilliantly in the quarter, driving record revenue and Adjusted EBITDA performance. This very strong underlying growth together with the acquisitions of RotoWire.com and BonusFinder.com, propelled Q1 2022 revenue 70% past our previous best quarter” said Charles Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Gambling.com Group, “Our current primary strategic objective is to rapidly grow our business in the U.S. market, which is exactly what we did in the quarter – while also delivering high margins despite the continuous investments in the business to position us for further U.S. growth. We continue to believe that the affiliate model offers American and international online gambling operators the most effective and reliable way to spend their marketing budgets, and we look forward to another record year for the Group.”
First Quarter 2022 vs. First Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights
(in thousands, USD, except per share data, unaudited)
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THREE MONTHS ENDED |
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2022 to 2021 |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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$ |
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% |
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Revenue |
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19,585 |
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11,517 |
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8,068 |
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70 |
% |
Adjusted EBITDA |
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7,187 |
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7,117 |
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70 |
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1 |
% |
Adjusted EBITDA margin |
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37 |
% |
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62 |
% |
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(25 |
)% |
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Cash flow from operations |
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3,586 |
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6,740 |
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(3,154 |
) |
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(47 |
)% |
Free cash flow |
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1,374 |
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6,397 |
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(5,023 |
) |
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(79 |
)% |
Net income for the period attributable to the |
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4,488 |
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4,466 |
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22 |
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0 |
% |
Net income per share for the period attributable to the |
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0.12 |
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0.14 |
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(0.02 |
) |
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(15 |
)% |
First Quarter 2022 Highlights
- North American revenue grew 544% to $10.6 million
- Delivered 67,000 new depositing customers
- Closed the acquisitions of RotoWire.com and BonusFinder.com
- Successful new market launches in New York and Louisiana
- Strong organic revenue growth led by North America, complemented by growth from acquisitions
- Strong start to the recently announced McClatchy media partnership
- Subsequent to quarter end, successful new launch in Ontario
Elias Mark, Chief Financial Officer of Gambling.com Group, added, “We saw our accelerated investments in the business during the second half of 2021 start to pay off, and grew revenue 70% to deliver the best quarterly performance in the Group’s history. The record performance was driven by exceptionally strong growth in North America, particularly in New York, and very solid results in the United Kingdom and Ireland measured against our previous best quarter. Strong underlying organic growth is complemented by our recent acquisitions, which were all performing in-line with, or better than, our initial expectations. We continue to expect another record year for the Group and reiterate our full year guidance.”
2022 Outlook
For the fiscal year 2022. based on currently available information, we estimate:
- Total revenue will be in the range of $71 million and $76 million; and
- Adjusted EBITDA will be in the range $22 million and $27 million
This release contains certain non-IFRS financial measures, such as EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and free cash flow, and related ratios. See ”Supplemental Information – Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and the tables at the end of this release for an explanation of the adjustments and reconciliations to the comparable IFRS numbers.
Conference Call Details
Date/Time: |
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Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 9:00 am EDT |
Webcast: |
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U.S. Toll-Free Dial In: |
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877-407-0890 |
International Dial In: |
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+1-201-389-0918 |
To access the call, please dial in approximately 10 minutes before the start of the call. An accompanying slide presentation will be available in PDF format within the “News & Events” section of the Company’s website.
An archived webcast of the conference call will also be available in the News & Events section of the Company’s website at gambling.com/corporate/investors/news-events.
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Canada
ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario
ComeOn Group announced a significant milestone in its sportsbook expansion journey with the addition of sportsbook to their offering in Ontario following the successful acquisition of the required permits. This addition represents a strategic advancement in the Groups sportsbook growth trajectory where they are set to double its sportsbook business in the coming years.
ComeOn Group is one of 51 active operators in Ontario. The Ontario market has experienced robust growth since its launch, reaching C$6.7 billion in revenue in 2023.* By 2029, the market is forecasted to grow by a total of 29%, with 2024 expected to close with a 20% increase.
ComeOn keeps investing in its sportsbook business acceleration that is powered by its proprietary sportsbook platform and in-house risk management and trading team. As a multi product vertical operator, ComeOn is striving to give its customer base a safe and exciting entertainment destination and this approach is now expanded to their Ontario audience.
Juergen Reutter, Chief Executive Officer at ComeOn Group, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities this new milestone opens up for us. As a casino-led operator it represents a key part of our sportsbook strategy to double our business in the coming years. Like in any of our other markets, we are striving for a differentiated sportsbook entertainment experience that is powered by our in-house technology. Our goal is to deliver top-tier entertainment to our players while fostering safe and innovative gaming experiences.”
*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)
BCLC
INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform
INTRALOT S.A. has announced the undertaking of a new project between the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the sole lottery operator for the Government of British Columbia in Canada, and INTRALOT Inc., its US subsidiary, for the provision of an online lottery platform. The project also includes the digitalization of the existing land-based network.
The solution will be based on the Player X platform, part of the Lotos X ecosystem, and adds to the company’s overall partnership with BCLC, which has been extended until 2028.
INTRALOT is a leading player in a changing world of gaming. With significant experience in looking forward and anticipating emerging trends, the company provides future-proof solutions to regulated lottery and gaming operators around the world.
Canada
IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference
Hot on the heels of its most attended conference in history, the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is excited to announce that its 2025 conference will take place in Toronto, Canada, from October 20 to 23, 2025.
The event will be held in partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the Westin Harbour Castle, offering stunning waterfront views and a premier, downtown Toronto location.
‘Fresh off the success of our Rome conference, we’re thrilled to continue the momentum with next year’s event in Toronto,’ said Ben Haden, IAGR President.
‘The IAGR 2025 conference promises to be another unparalleled opportunity for our global community to come together, collaborate and shape the future of gaming regulation. We’re looking forward to working with AGCO to bring it all together.’
AGCO CEO and Registrar Dr. Karin Schnarr, added, ‘We’re excited to welcome IAGR and its members to Toronto. This partnership provides a great opportunity to share Ontario’s innovative regulatory practices and foster meaningful discussions that drive positive change in the industry.’
Stay tuned for registration details early next year.
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