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GROUPE PARTOUCHE: Sustained growth in activity over the first 9 months of the financial year
Groupe Partouche, European leader in gaming, publishes this day its consolidated turnover for the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2023 (May to July 2023).
Sustained activity at 3rd quarter
In a normalized operating context, the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) increases by +6.5% to € 178.7 M during the 3rd quarter 2023, compared to € 167.9 M a year earlier.
In France, the GGR benefits from an increase in attendance of +4.8% and stands at € 161.5 M, up by +5.6% compared to N-1, slot machines and table games increasing by +5.3% and +6.8% respectively. The GGR of electronic games follows a more sustained trend at +9.8%.
Abroad, the GGR records an increase of +15.1% compared to N-1, to € 17.2 M. The GGR of Swiss online gaming shows a very good performance (+47.8% to € 4.2 M). Furthermore, the 3rd quarter 2023 includes 3 full months of activity for the Middelkerke casino, i.e. a GGR of € 1.1 M, compared to only 23 days in N-1, i.e. a GGR of € 0.2 M, the casino operations having started on 1st July 2022.
After levies, the Net Gaming Revenue (NGR) improves by +5.6% à € 79.2 M
The hotels activity increases by +6.5% at € 8.8 M due to the good performance of the Aquabella Hotel at Aix-en-Provence and of Forges-les-Eaux hotels.
Globally, the 3rd quarter 2023 turnover reaches € 105.1 M, compared to € 100.9 M in 2022 (+4.1%)
Aggregate turnover end of July up by +11.3 % at € 320.7 M
At the end of July 2023, after taking into account the scope effects1 over the period, the aggregated 9-month turnover stands at € 320.7 M (+11.3% compared to 2022), with the Net Gaming Revenue at € 255.3 M (+11.8%).
Upcoming events:
Turnover 4th quarter 2023: Tuesday 12th December 2023, after stock market closure
Income fiscal year at 31st October 2023: Tuesday 30th January 2024, after stock market closure
Groupe Partouche was established in 1973 and has grown to become one of the market leaders in Europe in its business sector. Listed on the stock exchange, it operates casinos, a gaming club, hotels, restaurants, spas and golf courses. The Group operates 41 casinos and employs nearly 3,900 people. It is well known for innovating and testing the games of tomorrow, which allows it to be confident about its future, while aiming to strengthen its leading position and continue to enhance its profitability. Groupe Partouche was floated on the stock exchange in 1995, and is listed on Euronext Paris, Compartment. ISIN B: FR0012612646 – Reuters: PARP.PA – Bloomberg: PARP:FP
ANNEX
1– Consolidated turnover aggregate 9 months per quarter
| In €M | 2023 | 2022 | Variation |
| 1st quarter (Nov. to Jan.) | 116.4 | 98.1 | +18.6% |
| 2nd quarter (Feb. to Apr.) | 99.2 | 89.1 | +11.4% |
| 3rd quarter (May to Jul.) | 105.1 | 100.9 | +4.1% |
| Total consolidated turnover | 320.7 | 288.1 | +11.3% |
2- Construction of the consolidated turnover
2.1 – 3rd quarter
| In €M | 2023 | 2022 | Variation |
| Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) | 178.7 | 167.9 | +6.5% |
| Levies | -99.5 | -92.8 | +7.2% |
| Net Gaming Revenue (NGR) | 79.2 | 75.0 | +5.6% |
| Turnover excluding NGR | 26.7 | 26.9 | -0.5% |
| Fidelity Programme | -0.9 | -1.0 | -11.8% |
| Total consolidated turnover | 105.1 | 100.9 | +4.1% |
2.2 – Aggregate 9 months
| In €M | 2023 | 2022 | Variation |
| Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) | 519.7 | 457.8 | +13.5% |
| Levies | -264.5 | -229.5 | +15.3% |
| Net Gaming Revenue (NGR) | 255.3 | 228.4 | +11.8% |
| Turnover excluding NGR | 68.1 | 62.1 | +9.7% |
| Fidelity Programme | -2.7 | -2.4 | +13.6% |
| Total consolidated turnover | 320.7 | 288.1 | +11.3% |
3– Breakdown of turnover by activity
3.1 – 3rd quarter
| In M€ | 2023 | 2022 | Variation |
| Casinos | 92.4 | 87.8 | +5.2% |
| Hotels | 8.8 | 8.3 | +6.5% |
| Other | 3.9 | 4.9 | -19.9% |
| Total consolidated turnover | 105.1 | 100.9 | +4.1% |
3.2 – Aggregate 9 months
| In M€ | 2023 | 2022 | Variation |
| Casinos | 292.3 | 261.3 | +11.9% |
| Hotels | 19.7 | 17.2 | +14.0% |
| Other | 8.8 | 9.6 | -8.6% |
| Total consolidated turnover | 320.7 | 288.1 | +11.3% |
4– Glossay
The “Gross Gaming Revenue” corresponds to the sum of the various operated games, after deduction of the payment of the winnings to the players. This amount is debited of the “levies” (i.e. tax to the State, the city halls, CSG, CRDS).
The «Gross Gaming Revenue» after deduction of the levies, becomes the “Net Gaming Revenue “, a component of the turnover.
1 The entry into the Group of the Middelkerke casino (Belgium) from 1st of July 2022 for an opening on 8th of July after some works, sale of the stake held in the Crans-Montana casino (Switzerland) on 31st of January 2022 and the end of the concession of the restaurant « Le Laurent » as from 7th March 2022.
BMM Testlabs
BMM Testlabs hires Michael Minor as SVP and North America BD lead
Minor will lead land-based gaming sales strategy and customer engagement across the region.
BMM Testlabs has appointed Michael Minor as Senior Vice President & North America Market (NAM) Leader, Business Development, the company said.
In the role, Minor will lead land-based gaming sales strategy and customer engagement across North America, with a mandate to expand BMM’s regional presence and relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and operators.
Minor brings more than 20 years of experience in business development leadership, client engagement, and sales strategy, according to BMM. He previously held senior roles at NEXTEQ, Pavilion Payments, and IGT.
Kirk White, Global President, Land-Based Gaming & Inspections, said, “Michael is a respected leader with deep experience across the North American gaming market. He understands our customers, knows how to build strong teams, and has a proven track record of delivering growth. With BMM’s full NAM coverage for certification services, we are excited to welcome Michael to BMM, supporting our client-engagement experience as we expand our services across the region.”
Minor said, “I am excited to join BMM Testlabs at such an exciting time for the company as the industry highly values what BMM is offering for Compliance and QA services. BMM has a strong reputation and focus on quality, speed, and integrity, and I look forward to working with our customers and teams across North America to support their growth and success.”
- BMM Testlabs: https://bmm.com/ Company site for confirmation of the executive appointment and BMM’s testing and certification services.
- American Gaming Association: https://www.americangaming.org/ Trade body resource for North American gaming market context referenced in the appointment.
- Pavilion Payments: https://www.pavilionpayments.com/ Background on one of Minor’s prior employers cited in the release.
- IGT: https://www.igt.com/ Background on one of Minor’s prior employers cited in the release.
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BMM TESTLABS WELCOMES EXPERIENCED GAMING EXECUTIVE MICHAEL MINOR AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & NAM LEADER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
BMM Testlabs (“BMM” or “the Company”), the world’s original gaming test lab renowned for exceptional product compliance and certification services, today announced that Michael Minor has joined the Company as Senior Vice President & North America Market (NAM) Leader, Business Development.
In this role, Minor will lead land-based gaming sales strategy and customer engagement across the region, helping expand BMM’s presence and strengthen relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and operators.
Minor brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in managing business development teams, client engagements, and sales strategies, and in-depth knowledge of gaming technologies and enterprise platform solutions. He previously held senior-level roles at NEXTEQ, Pavilion Payments, and IGT, where he led major initiatives and supported large-scale deployments of systems and technologies.
Kirk White, Global President, Land-Based Gaming & Inspections, said, “Michael is a respected leader with deep experience across the North American gaming market. He understands our customers, knows how to build strong teams, and has a proven track record of delivering growth. With BMM’s full NAM coverage for certification services, we are excited to welcome Michael to BMM, supporting our client-engagement experience as we expand our services across the region.”
Minor said, “I am excited to join BMM Testlabs at such an exciting time for the company as the industry highly values what BMM is offering for Compliance and QA services. BMM has a strong reputation and focus on quality, speed, and integrity, and I look forward to working with our customers and teams across North America to support their growth and success.”
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“Stories”, a new feature design to elevate sportsbook engagement and promotional visibility from BETBY
BETBY, the leading sportsbook provider, has announced the launch of Stories, a new feature designed to transform how operators present promotions and key events to their players.
Inspired by the widely adopted Stories format seen across social media platforms, the feature introduces a familiar, intuitive way for bettors to discover and engage with content directly within the sportsbook interface.
As competition for user attention continues to intensify, operators face the ongoing challenge of delivering promotions and updates in a way that cuts through the noise without overwhelming the user experience.
Stories addresses this by offering a dynamic, swipeable format that brings key content — such as bonuses, tournaments, major sporting events, and boosted odds — into a more engaging and accessible space.
Fully integrated into BETBY’s sportsbook environment, Stories enables bettors to seamlessly browse through short, interactive content cards, mirroring the mechanics they already use daily on social platforms.
This familiarity plays a key role in driving immediate interaction, lowering the barrier to engagement, and creating additional touchpoints between operators and their users.
By introducing a format that naturally encourages exploration, Stories helps increase visibility across promotional campaigns while supporting higher engagement rates.
Each new Story acts as a trigger for curiosity, prompting users to click through and discover new offers or events, ultimately contributing to improved promo turnover.
The feature feels particularly intuitive to younger demographics, who are already accustomed to this style of interaction.
By aligning sportsbook UX with established digital behaviors, BETBY allows operators to connect with these audiences in a more organic and impactful way.
“Stories is about meeting users where they already are, in terms of how they consume content,” said Aglaja Geta, Head of UX & Analytics at BETBY.
“We wanted to introduce a format that feels instantly familiar, while giving operators a powerful new way to highlight their most important promotions and events.
It creates a smoother, more engaging experience that encourages interaction without adding complexity to the platform.”
From an operational perspective, Stories offers a streamlined way to enhance the front-end experience without requiring structural changes to the sportsbook.
The feature integrates seamlessly, allowing operators to enrich their content strategy while maintaining a clean and intuitive interface.
About BETBY
BETBY is a leading B2B provider of top-tier sports betting services, renowned for its groundbreaking technology and dedication to excellence.
BETBY’s team of industry veterans tap into their knowledge and expertise to deliver a premium, adaptable, and scalable sportsbook platform tailored to meet the varied demands of operators across the globe.
From dynamic in-play betting options to robust risk management tools and ground-breaking AI tools, BETBY is committed to propelling the success of its partners in the rapidly evolving landscape of online sports betting.
For more information visit betby.com
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