Gambling in the USA
Gambling.com Group Q4 Revenue Rises 52% to a Quarterly Record $32.5 Million
- Generates Q4 Net Income of $6.4 Million and a 54% Increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $10.6 Million
- 2023 Full Year Revenue Increased 42% to $108.7 Million; Net Income Rose to $18.3 Million and Adjusted EBITDA Grew 53% to $36.7 Million
- Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Freebets.com and Related Assets in a Highly Accretive Transaction
- Introduces 2024 Guidance for Revenue of $129 â $133 Million and Adjusted EBITDA of $44 â $48 Million
Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (âGambling.com Groupâ or the âCompanyâ), a leading provider of digital marketing services for the global online gambling industry, today reported record financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. The Company also announced a definitive agreement to acquire Freebets.com and related assets in a transaction that is expected to be immediately accretive to the Companyâs financial results upon closing. In addition, the Company introduced 2024 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance as detailed below.
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 vs. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Highlights
(USD in thousands, except per share data, unaudited)
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
Change |
|
Year ended December 31, |
|
Change  |
||||||||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
% |
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
% |
||
|
Revenue |
32,530 |
|
|
21,349 |
|
|
52 |
% |
|
108,652 |
|
|
76,507 |
|
|
42 |
% |
|
Net income (loss) for the period attributable to shareholders (1) |
  6,374 |
|
|
 (4,409 |
) |
|
245 |
% |
|
18,260 |
|
|
  2,390 |
|
|
664 |
% |
|
Net income (loss) per share attributable to shareholders, diluted (1) |
    0.16 |
|
|
   (0.12 |
) |
|
233 |
% |
|
    0.47 |
|
|
    0.06 |
|
|
683 |
% |
|
Net income margin (1) |
20 |
% |
|
(21 |
) % |
|
|
|
17 |
% |
|
3 |
% |
|
|
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|
Adjusted net income for the period attributable to shareholders (1)(2) |
  6,808 |
|
|
     613 |
|
|
1011 |
% |
|
26,302 |
|
|
14,195 |
|
|
85 |
% |
|
Adjusted net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted (1)(2) |
    0.18 |
|
|
    0.02 |
|
|
800 |
% |
|
    0.68 |
|
|
    0.37 |
|
|
84 |
% |
|
Adjusted EBITDA (1)(2) |
10,572 |
|
|
  6,855 |
|
|
54 |
% |
|
36,715 |
|
|
24,069 |
|
|
53 |
% |
|
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1)(2) |
32 |
% |
|
32 |
% |
|
|
|
34 |
% |
|
31 |
% |
|
|
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|
Cash flows (used in) generated by operating activities |
  6,962 |
|
|
  6,188 |
|
|
13 |
% |
|
17,910 |
|
|
18,755 |
|
|
(5 |
)% |
|
Free Cash Flow (2) |
    (118 |
) |
|
     364 |
|
|
(132 |
) % |
|
16,185 |
|
|
  9,467 |
|
|
71 |
% |
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(1) For the three months ended December 31, 2023, Net income and Net income per share include, and Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share exclude, adjustments related to the Companyâs 2022 acquisitions of RotoWire and BonusFinder of $0.3 million, or $0.01 per share. Similarly, these adjustments totaled $4.4 million, or $0.13 per share, for the three months ended December 31, 2022. For the year ended December 31, 2023, Net income and Net income per share include, and Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share exclude, adjustments related to the Companyâs 2022 acquisitions of RotoWire and BonusFinder of $7.7 million, or $0.21 per share. Similarly, these adjustments totaled $11.2 million, or $0.31 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2022. See âSupplemental Information â Non-IFRS Financial Measuresâ and the tables at the end of this release for an explanation of the adjustments.
(2) Represents a non-IFRS measure. See âSupplemental Information â Non-IFRS Financial Measuresâ and the tables at the end of this release for reconciliations to the comparable IFRS numbers.
Charles Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Gambling.com Group, commented, âOur fourth quarter results extended our strong record of delivering high top-line growth and attractive margins. With consistent execution over the years, and especially over the past four years in North America, we have established one of the strongest and highest-growth performance marketing businesses in the online gambling industry. Our operating momentum continued throughout 2023 and the undeniable power of our capital efficient business is on full display in our full year results which include a 42% increase in revenue to $108.7 million, a 53% rise in Adjusted EBITDA to $36.7 million and 71% growth in Free Cash Flow to $16.2 million.
âOur fourth quarter and full year North American revenue increased 103% and 69%, respectively. Growth was driven by new state launches, strong increases in âsame-stateâ sales and our blossoming media partnership initiatives. We are confident in our ability to continue growing our North American market share this year and we will also benefit from the recent launch of online sports betting in our home state of North Carolina, where we are off to a strong start since the market launched on March 11th.
âGambling.com Group is positioned for continued revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow growth in 2024 and beyond across all of our markets. As significant shareholders, the founders and senior management of Gambling.com Group remain fully aligned with all owners and we are steadfastly committed to enhancing shareholder value.â
Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Freebets.com and Related Assets
Gambling.com Group also announced today that it will expand its presence across the United Kingdom and other European markets through a definitive agreement to acquire Freebets.com and related assets. Closing is expected at the beginning of April, subject to customary closing conditions. Gambling.com Group anticipates that these assets will produce revenue of approximately $10.0 million and incremental Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $5.0 million during the nine months from April to December 2024.
The Company will acquire these assets for a total consideration of between $37.5 million and $42.5 million, consisting of $20.0 million paid on closing, $10.0 million paid on the six-month anniversary of closing and between $7.5 million and $12.5 million to be paid on the one-year anniversary of the closing subject to the revenue performance of the assets during the remainder of 2024. Gambling.com Group expects to fund the purchase price from existing cash on hand, borrowings under the recently announced credit facility and future cash flow.
âThis acquisition will provide us with another big brand and assets that complement our existing website portfolio in a number of our key-focus markets, enabling us to drive further growth which is both high margin and highly accretive,â said Charles Gillespie. âBy operating these assets on our technology platform, we expect to unlock their full potential. We are confident that this latest acquisition will create incremental shareholder value in the same way we have done with previous acquisitions.â
Fourth Quarter 2023 and Recent Business Highlights
- Grew North American revenue 103% to $20.3 million
- Delivered more than 159,000 new depositing customers (âNDCsâ)
- Strong contribution from Kentucky following launch in late September
- Acquired European casino domains and related assets for $6.4 million
- Repurchased 205,727 shares for an average price of $9.70
- Won the iGB Casino Affiliate of the Year Award
- Launched operations in our home state of North Carolina on March 11th
- Secured new $50 million credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
- Entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Freebets.com and related assets
Elias Mark, Chief Financial Officer of Gambling.com Group, added, âThe strong value we create for our online gambling operator partners is evident in the 56% increase in the number of NDCs we sent to them in 2023. Consistent with our capital efficient DNA, nearly all of our revenue growth in 2023 was organic(1) which we again converted into Free Cash Flow at a very high percentage. We are positioned to further our operating momentum in 2024 as the mid-points of our revenue and Adjusted EBITDA outlook reflect growth of 21% and 25%, respectively.â
(1) Organic growth refers to the percentage change in revenue during a period compared to the same period in the previous year. Organic growth is adjusted to exclude revenue from businesses acquired during the preceding 12 months.
2024 Outlook
The Company announced its 2024 guidance as follows:
|
|
|
Low |
|
Midpoint |
|
High |
|
FY 2023 |
|
Revenue (millions) |
|
129 |
|
131 |
|
133 |
|
108.7 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA (millions) |
|
44 |
|
46 |
|
48 |
|
36.7 |
The Company introduces full year 2024 guidance for revenue of $129 million to $133 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $44 million to $48 million.
The Companyâs guidance assumes:
- Following the launch of sports betting in North Carolina on March 11th, no additional North American markets coming online over the balance of 2024
- No benefit from any new acquisitions, apart from approximately $10 million in revenue and $5 million in incremental Adjusted EBITDA related to the acquisition of Freebets.com and related assets as described above
- An average EUR/USD exchange rate of 1.09 throughout 2024
Conference Call Details
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Date/Time: |
Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET |
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Webcast: |
webcast-eqs.com/gamb20240314/en |
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U.S. Toll-Free Dial In: |
877-407-0890 |
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International Dial In: |
1 201-389-0918 |
To access, please dial in approximately 10 minutes before the start of the call. An archived webcast of the conference call will also be available in the News & Events section of the Companyâs website at gambling.com/corporate/investors/news-events. Information contained on the Companyâs website is not incorporated into this press release.
About Gambling.com Group Limited
Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (the âGroupâ) is a multi-award-winning performance marketing company and a leading provider of digital marketing services active in the online gambling industry. Founded in 2006, the Group has offices globally, primarily operating in the United States and Ireland. Through its proprietary technology platform, the Group publishes a portfolio of premier branded websites including Gambling.com, Bookies.com, Casinos.com and RotoWire.com. Gambling.com Group owns and operates more than 50 websites in seven languages across 15 national markets covering all aspects of the online gambling industry, including iGaming and sports betting, and the fantasy sports industry.
Use of Non-IFRS Measures
This press release contains certain non-IFRS financial measures, such as Adjusted Net Income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Free Cash Flow, and related ratios. See âSupplemental Information â Non-IFRS Financial Measuresâ and the tables at the end of this release for an explanation of the adjustments and reconciliations to the comparable IFRS numbers.
Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that relate to our current expectations and views of future events. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements relating to our expectation of continued growth in the North American market and other established markets, benefits from the recent launch of online sports betting in North Carolina, our ability to scale and optimize our media partnerships, whether the acquisition of Freebets.com and related assets is immediately accretive and creates additional shareholder value, the 2024 revenue of Freebets.com and related assets, the funding of the purchase price and whether the customary closing conditions of the acquisition of Freebets.com and related assets will be met, the expected continuation to benefit from near- and long-term opportunities to deliver profitable organic growth, whether our ability to leverage revenue drivers with our business model will continue to increase shareholder value, availability of additional, accretive acquisition opportunities, and our 2024 outlook, are all forward-looking statements. These statements represent our opinions, expectations, beliefs, intentions, estimates or strategies regarding the future, which may not be realized. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as âbelieve,â âmay,â âestimate,â âcontinue,â âanticipate,â âintend,â âshould,â âplan,â âexpect,â âpredict,â âpotential,â âcould,â âwill,â âwould,â âongoing,â âfutureâ or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements are based largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives and financial needs. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, contingencies, changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially and/or significantly different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statement. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are discussed under âItem 3. Key Information â Risk Factorsâ in Gambling.com Groupâs annual report filed on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2022 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the âSECâ) on March 23, 2023, and Gambling.com Groupâs other filings with the SEC as such factors may be updated from time to time. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and accordingly undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Gambling.com Group disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than to the extent required by applicable law.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
(USD in thousands, except per share amounts)
The following table details the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 in the Companyâs reporting currency and constant currency.
|
|
Reporting Currency |
|
Constant Currency |
|
Reporting Currency |
|
Constant Currency |
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|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
Change |
|
Change |
|
Twelve Months Ended December 31, |
|
Change |
|
Change |
||||||||||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
% |
|
% |
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
% |
|
% |
||||
|
Revenue |
32,530 |
|
|
21,349 |
|
|
52 |
% |
|
45 |
% |
|
108,652 |
|
|
76,507 |
|
|
42 |
% |
|
38 |
% |
|
Cost of sales |
(5,089 |
) |
|
(629 |
) |
|
709 |
% |
|
668 |
% |
|
(9,112 |
) |
|
(2,959 |
) |
|
208 |
% |
|
198 |
% |
|
Gross profit |
27,441 |
|
|
20,720 |
|
|
32 |
% |
|
26 |
% |
|
99,540 |
|
|
73,548 |
|
|
35 |
% |
|
31 |
% |
|
Sales and marketing expenses |
(9,687 |
) |
|
(9,401 |
) |
|
3 |
% |
|
(2 |
|
|
(35,331 |
) |
|
(33,740 |
) |
|
5 |
% |
|
1 |
% |
|
Technology expenses |
(3,058 |
) |
|
(2,208 |
) |
|
39 |
% |
|
31 |
% |
|
(10,287 |
) |
|
(6,764 |
) |
|
52 |
% |
|
47 |
% |
|
General and administrative expenses |
(6,994 |
) |
|
(5,201 |
) |
|
34 |
% |
|
28 |
% |
|
(24,291 |
) |
|
(19,519 |
) |
|
24 |
% |
|
21 |
% |
|
Movements in credit losses allowance |
468 |
|
|
102 |
|
|
359 |
% |
|
337 |
% |
|
(914 |
) |
|
(796 |
) |
|
15 |
% |
|
11 |
% |
|
Fair value movement on contingent consideration |
â |
|
|
(4,317 |
) |
|
(100 |
) % |
|
(100 |
) % |
|
(6,939 |
) |
|
(10,852 |
) |
|
(36 |
) % |
|
(38 |
) % |
|
Operating profit |
8,170 |
|
|
(305 |
) |
|
2779 |
% |
|
(2637 |
) % |
|
21,778 |
|
|
1,877 |
|
|
1060 |
% |
|
1023 |
% |
|
Finance income |
620 |
|
|
â |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
100 |
% |
|
634 |
|
|
2,322 |
|
|
(73 |
) % |
|
(74 |
) % |
|
Finance expenses |
(2,577 |
) |
|
(4,434 |
) |
|
42 |
% |
|
(45 |
) % |
|
(2,271 |
) |
|
(1,299 |
) |
|
75 |
% |
|
69 |
% |
|
Income before tax |
6,215 |
|
|
(4,739 |
) |
|
231 |
% |
|
(224 |
) % |
|
20,141 |
|
|
2,900 |
|
|
595 |
% |
|
572 |
% |
|
Income tax (charge) credit |
159 |
|
|
330 |
|
|
(52 |
) % |
|
(54 |
) % |
|
(1,881 |
) |
|
(510 |
) |
|
269 |
% |
|
257 |
% |
|
Net income for the period attributable to shareholders |
6,374 |
|
|
(4,409 |
) |
|
245 |
% |
|
(237 |
) % |
|
18,260 |
|
|
2,390 |
|
|
664 |
% |
|
640 |
% |
|
Other comprehensive income (loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Exchange differences on translating foreign currencies |
4,953 |
|
|
9,095 |
|
|
(46 |
) % |
|
(48 |
) % |
|
2,868 |
|
|
(4,793 |
) |
|
(160 |
) % |
|
(158 |
) % |
|
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period attributable to shareholders |
11,327 |
|
|
4,686 |
|
|
142 |
% |
|
(129 |
) % |
|
21,128 |
|
|
(2,403 |
) |
|
979 |
% |
|
952 |
% |
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited)
(USD in thousands)
|
|
DECEMBER |
|
DECEMBER |
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|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
||
|
Non-current assets |
|
|
|
||
|
Property and equipment |
908 |
|
|
714 |
|
|
Right-of-use assets |
1,460 |
|
|
1,818 |
|
|
Intangible assets |
98,000 |
|
|
88,521 |
|
|
Deferred compensation cost |
â |
|
|
29 |
|
|
Deferred tax asset |
7,134 |
|
|
5,832 |
|
|
Total non-current assets |
107,502 |
|
|
96,914 |
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
|
||
|
Trade and other receivables |
21,938 |
|
|
12,222 |
|
|
Inventories |
â |
|
|
75 |
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
25,429 |
|
|
29,664 |
|
|
Total current assets |
47,367 |
|
|
41,961 |
|
|
Total assets |
154,869 |
|
|
138,875 |
|
|
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
||
|
Equity |
|
|
|
||
|
Share capital |
â |
|
|
â |
|
|
Capital reserve |
74,166 |
|
|
63,723 |
|
|
Treasury shares |
(3,107 |
) |
|
(348 |
) |
|
Share options and warrants reserve |
7,414 |
|
|
4,411 |
|
|
Foreign exchange translation deficit |
(4,207 |
) |
|
(7,075 |
) |
|
Retained earnings |
44,658 |
|
|
26,398 |
|
|
Total equity |
118,924 |
|
|
87,109 |
|
|
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
|
||
|
Other payables |
â |
|
|
290 |
|
|
Deferred consideration |
â |
|
|
4,774 |
|
|
Contingent consideration |
â |
|
|
11,297 |
|
|
Lease liability |
1,190 |
|
|
1,518 |
|
|
Deferred tax liability |
2,008 |
|
|
2,179 |
|
|
Total non-current liabilities |
3,198 |
|
|
20,058 |
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
||
|
Trade and other payables |
10,793 |
|
|
6,342 |
|
|
Deferred income |
2,207 |
|
|
1,692 |
|
|
Deferred consideration |
18,811 |
|
|
2,800 |
|
|
Contingent consideration |
â |
|
|
19,378 |
|
|
Other liability |
308 |
|
|
226 |
|
|
Lease liability |
533 |
|
|
554 |
|
|
Income tax payable |
95 |
|
|
716 |
|
|
Total current liabilities |
32,747 |
|
|
31,708 |
|
|
Total liabilities |
35,945 |
|
|
51,766 |
|
|
Total equity and liabilities |
154,869 |
|
|
138,875 |
|
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(USD in thousands)
|
|
Three Months Ended December |
|
Year ended |
||||||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
Cash flow from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Income before tax |
6,215 |
|
|
(4,739 |
) |
|
20,141 |
|
|
2,900 |
|
|
Finance cost / (income), net |
1,957 |
|
|
4,434 |
|
|
1,637 |
|
|
(1,023 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Adjustments for non-cash items: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Depreciation and amortization |
568 |
|
|
1,401 |
|
|
2,088 |
|
|
6,959 |
|
|
Movements in credit loss allowance |
(468 |
) |
|
(102 |
) |
|
914 |
|
|
796 |
|
|
Fair value movement on contingent consideration |
â |
|
|
4,317 |
|
|
6,939 |
|
|
10,852 |
|
|
Share-based payment expense |
817 |
|
|
814 |
|
|
3,607 |
|
|
3,214 |
|
|
Warrants repurchased |
â |
|
|
â |
|
|
â |
|
|
(800 |
) |
|
Income tax paid |
(2,063 |
) |
|
(628 |
) |
|
(3,826 |
) |
|
(1,444 |
) |
|
Payment of contingent consideration |
â |
|
|
â |
|
|
(4,621 |
) |
|
â |
|
|
Payment of deferred consideration |
â |
|
|
â |
|
|
(2,897 |
) |
|
â |
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities before changes in working capital |
7,026 |
|
|
5,497 |
|
|
23,982 |
|
|
21,454 |
|
|
Changes in working capital |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Trade and other receivables |
(3,260 |
) |
|
(907 |
) |
|
(10,387 |
) |
|
(5,838 |
) |
|
Trade and other payables |
3,196 |
|
|
1,673 |
|
|
4,240 |
|
|
3,214 |
|
|
Inventories |
â |
|
|
(75 |
) |
|
75 |
|
|
(75 |
) |
|
Cash flows (used in ) generated by operating activities |
6,962 |
|
|
6,188 |
|
|
17,910 |
|
|
18,755 |
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Acquisition of property and equipment |
(157 |
) |
|
â |
|
|
(451 |
) |
|
(330 |
) |
|
Acquisition of intangible assets |
(6,924 |
) |
|
(5,824 |
) |
|
(8,792 |
) |
|
(8,958 |
) |
|
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired |
â |
|
|
â |
|
|
â |
|
|
(23,411 |
) |
|
Interest received from bank deposits |
90 |
|
|
â |
|
|
259 |
|
|
â |
|
|
Payment of deferred consideration |
â |
|
|
â |
|
|
(4,933 |
) |
|
â |
|
|
Payment of contingent consideration |
â |
|
|
â |
|
|
(5,557 |
) |
|
â |
|
|
Cash flows used in investing activities |
(6,991 |
) |
|
(5,824 |
) |
|
(19,474 |
) |
|
(32,699 |
) |
|
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Exercise of share options |
â |
|
|
â |
|
|
106 |
|
|
â |
|
|
Treasury shares acquired |
(1,813 |
) |
|
(348 |
) |
|
(2,572 |
) |
|
(348 |
) |
|
Repayment of borrowings |
â |
|
|
(6,000 |
) |
|
â |
|
|
(6,000 |
) |
|
Interest payment attributable to third party borrowings |
â |
|
|
(99 |
) |
|
â |
|
|
(458 |
) |
|
Interest payment attributable to deferred consideration settled |
â |
|
|
â |
|
|
(110 |
) |
|
â |
|
|
Principal paid on lease liability |
(98 |
) |
|
(75 |
) |
|
(402 |
) |
|
(315 |
) |
|
Interest paid on lease liability |
(38 |
) |
|
(47 |
) |
|
(165 |
) |
|
(189 |
) |
|
Cash flows used in financing activities |
(1,949 |
) |
|
(6,569 |
) |
|
(3,143 |
) |
|
(7,310 |
) |
|
Net movement in cash and cash equivalents |
(1,978 |
) |
|
(6,205 |
) |
|
(4,707 |
) |
|
(21,254 |
) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
26,884 |
|
|
35,092 |
|
|
29,664 |
|
|
51,047 |
|
|
Net foreign exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents |
522 |
|
|
777 |
|
|
472 |
|
|
(129 |
) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period |
25,429 |
|
|
29,664 |
|
|
25,429 |
|
|
29,664 |
|
Earnings Per Share
Below is a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share as presented in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the period specified, stated in USD thousands, except per share amounts (unaudited):
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Reporting |
|
Constant |
|
Year Ended December |
|
Reporting |
|
Constant |
|||||||||
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
|
% |
|
% |
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
% |
|
% |
||||
|
Net income for the period attributable to shareholders |
6,374 |
|
(4,409 |
) |
|
245 |
% |
|
(237 |
) % |
|
18,260 |
|
2,390 |
|
664 |
% |
|
640 |
% |
|
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares, basic |
37,403,888 |
|
36,467,299 |
|
|
3 |
% |
|
3 |
% |
|
37,083,262 |
|
35,828,204 |
|
4 |
% |
|
4 |
% |
|
Net income per share attributable to shareholders, basic |
0.17 |
|
(0.12 |
) |
|
242 |
% |
|
(231 |
) % |
|
0.49 |
|
0.07 |
|
600 |
% |
|
600 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
Net income for the period attributable to shareholders |
6,374 |
|
(4,409 |
) |
|
245 |
% |
|
(237 |
) % |
|
18,260 |
|
2,390 |
|
664 |
% |
|
640 |
% |
|
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares, diluted |
38,879,038 |
|
37,289,010 |
|
|
4 |
% |
|
4 |
% |
|
38,542,166 |
|
38,212,108 |
|
1 |
% |
|
1 |
% |
|
Net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted |
0.16 |
|
(0.12 |
) |
|
233 |
% |
|
(233 |
) % |
|
0.47 |
|
0.06 |
|
683 |
% |
|
683 |
% |
Supplemental Information
Rounding
We have made rounding adjustments to some of the figures included in the discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto. Accordingly, numerical figures shown as totals in some tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures that preceded them.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
Management uses several financial measures, both IFRS and non-IFRS financial measures in analyzing and assessing the overall performance of the business and for making operational decisions.
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income Per Share
Adjusted net income is a non-IFRS financial measure defined as net income attributable to equity holders excluding the fair value gain or loss related to contingent consideration, unwinding of deferred consideration, and certain employee bonuses related to acquisitions. Adjusted net income per diluted share is a non-IFRS financial measure defined as adjusted net income attributable to equity holders divided by the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
We believe adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share are useful to our management as a measure of comparative performance from period to period as these measures remove the effect of the fair value gain or loss related to the contingent consideration, unwinding of deferred consideration, and certain employee bonuses, all associated with our acquisitions, during the limited period where these items are incurred. We expect to incur expenses related to the unwinding of deferred consideration and employee bonuses until April 2024. See Note 5 of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 for a description of the contingent and deferred considerations associated with our acquisitions.
Below is a reconciliation to Adjusted net income attributable to equity holders and Adjusted net income per share, diluted from net income for the period attributable to the equity holders and net income per share attributed to ordinary shareholders, diluted as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) and for the period specified stated in the Companyâs reporting currency and constant currency (unaudited):
|
|
Reporting Currency |
|
Constant |
|
Reporting Currency |
|
Constant |
||||||||||||||||
|
|
Three months ended |
|
Change |
|
Change |
|
Year ended December |
|
Change |
|
Change |
||||||||||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
% |
|
% |
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
% |
|
% |
||||
|
Revenue |
32,530 |
|
|
21,349 |
|
|
52 |
% |
|
45 |
% |
|
108,652 |
|
|
76,507 |
|
|
42 |
% |
|
38 |
% |
|
Net income (loss) for the period attributable to shareholders |
6,374 |
|
|
(4,409 |
) |
|
245 |
% |
|
(237 |
) % |
|
18,260 |
|
|
2,390 |
|
|
664 |
% |
|
640 |
% |
|
Net income margin |
20 |
% |
|
(21 |
) % |
|
|
|
|
|
17 |
% |
|
3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
Net income (loss) for the period attributable to shareholders |
6,374 |
|
|
(4,409 |
) |
|
245 |
% |
|
(237 |
) % |
|
18,260 |
|
|
2,390 |
|
|
664 |
% |
|
640 |
% |
|
Fair value movement on contingent consideration (1) |
â |
|
|
4,317 |
|
|
(100 |
) % |
|
(100 |
) % |
|
6,939 |
|
|
10,852 |
|
|
(36 |
) % |
|
(38 |
) % |
|
Unwinding of deferred consideration (1) |
309 |
|
|
77 |
|
|
301 |
% |
|
277 |
% |
|
735 |
|
|
325 |
|
|
126 |
% |
|
119 |
% |
|
Employeesâ bonuses related to acquisition(1) |
125 |
|
|
628 |
|
|
(80 |
) % |
|
(81 |
) % |
|
368 |
|
|
628 |
|
|
(41 |
) % |
|
(43 |
) % |
|
Adjusted net income for the period attributable to shareholders |
6,808 |
|
|
613 |
|
|
1011 |
% |
|
939 |
% |
|
26,302 |
|
|
14,195 |
|
|
85 |
% |
|
79 |
% |
|
Net income per share attributable to shareholders, basic |
0.17 |
|
|
-0.12 |
|
|
242 |
% |
|
(231 |
) % |
|
0.49 |
|
|
0.07 |
|
|
600 |
% |
|
600 |
% |
|
Effect of adjustments for fair value movements on contingent consideration, basic |
0.00 |
|
|
0.12 |
|
|
(100 |
) % |
|
(100 |
) % |
|
0.19 |
|
|
0.30 |
|
|
(37 |
) % |
|
(39 |
) % |
|
Effect of adjustments for unwinding on deferred consideration, basic |
0.01 |
|
|
0.01 |
|
|
â |
% |
|
â |
% |
|
0.02 |
|
|
0.01 |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
100 |
% |
|
Effect of adjustments for bonuses related to acquisition, basic |
0.00 |
|
|
0.01 |
|
|
â |
% |
|
â |
% |
|
0.01 |
|
|
0.02 |
|
|
(50 |
) % |
|
(50 |
) % |
|
Adjusted net income per share attributable to shareholders, basic |
0.18 |
|
|
0.02 |
|
|
800 |
% |
|
800 |
% |
|
0.71 |
|
|
0.40 |
|
|
78 |
% |
|
73 |
% |
|
Net income per share attributable to ordinary shareholders, diluted |
0.16 |
|
|
-0.12 |
|
|
233 |
% |
|
(233 |
) % |
|
0.47 |
|
|
0.06 |
|
|
683 |
% |
|
683 |
% |
|
Adjusted net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted |
0.18 |
|
|
0.02 |
|
|
800 |
% |
|
800 |
% |
|
0.68 |
|
|
0.37 |
|
|
84 |
% |
|
79 |
% |
__________
(1) There is no tax impact from fair value movement on contingent consideration, unwinding of deferred consideration or employee bonuses related to acquisition.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure defined as earnings excluding interest, income tax (charge) credit, depreciation, and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure defined as EBITDA adjusted to exclude the effect of non-recurring items, significant non-cash items, share-based payment expense, foreign exchange gains (losses), fair value of contingent consideration, and other items that our board of directors believes do not reflect the underlying performance of the business, including acquisition related expenses, such as acquisition related costs and bonuses. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is a non-IFRS measure defined as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.
We believe Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are useful to our management team as a measure of comparative operating performance from period to period as those measures remove the effect of items not directly resulting from our core operations including effects that are generated by differences in capital structure, depreciation, tax effects and non-recurring events.
While we use Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as tools to enhance our understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance, we do not believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are substitutes for, or superior to, the information provided by IFRS results. As such, the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any measure prepared in accordance with IFRS. The primary limitations associated with the use of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as compared to IFRS results are that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as we define them may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in our industry and that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin may exclude financial information that some investors may consider important in evaluating our performance.
Below is a reconciliation to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA from net income for the period attributable to shareholders as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and for the period specified (unaudited):
|
|
Reporting Currency |
|
Constant |
|
Reporting Currency |
|
Constant |
||||||||||||||||
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Change |
|
Change |
|
Year ended |
|
Change |
|
Change |
||||||||||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
% |
|
% |
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
% |
|
% |
||||
|
|
(USD in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
(USD in thousands) |
|
|
|
||||||||||||||
|
Net income (loss) for the period attributable to shareholders |
6,374 |
|
|
(4,409 |
) |
|
(245 |
) % |
|
(237 |
) % |
|
18,260 |
|
|
2,390 |
|
|
664 |
% |
|
640 |
% |
|
Add back (deduct): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
Interest expenses on borrowings and lease liability |
38 |
|
|
150 |
|
|
(75 |
) % |
|
(76 |
) % |
|
165 |
|
|
646 |
|
|
(74 |
) % |
|
(75 |
) % |
|
Income tax charge |
(159 |
) |
|
(330 |
) |
|
(52 |
) % |
|
(52 |
) % |
|
1,881 |
|
|
510 |
|
|
269 |
% |
|
257 |
% |
|
Depreciation expense |
63 |
|
|
43 |
|
|
47 |
% |
|
41 |
% |
|
246 |
|
|
190 |
|
|
29 |
% |
|
26 |
% |
|
Amortization expense |
505 |
|
|
1,358 |
|
|
(63 |
) % |
|
(65 |
) % |
|
1,842 |
|
|
6,769 |
|
|
(73 |
) % |
|
(74 |
) % |
|
EBITDA |
6,821 |
|
|
(3,188 |
) |
|
(314 |
) % |
|
(303 |
) % |
|
22,394 |
|
|
10,505 |
|
|
113 |
% |
|
106 |
% |
|
Share-based payment expense |
997 |
|
|
814 |
|
|
22 |
% |
|
16 |
% |
|
3,787 |
|
|
3,214 |
|
|
18 |
% |
|
14 |
% |
|
Fair value movement on contingent consideration |
â |
|
|
4,317 |
|
|
(100 |
) % |
|
(100 |
) % |
|
6,939 |
|
|
10,852 |
|
|
(36 |
) % |
|
(38 |
) % |
|
Unwinding of deferred consideration |
309 |
|
|
77 |
|
|
301 |
% |
|
281 |
% |
|
735 |
|
|
325 |
|
|
126 |
% |
|
119 |
% |
|
Foreign currency translation losses (gains), net |
1,699 |
|
|
4,293 |
|
|
(60 |
) % |
|
(62 |
) % |
|
923 |
|
|
(2,097 |
) |
|
(144 |
) % |
|
(143 |
) % |
|
Interest income from bank deposits |
(90 |
) |
|
â |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
100 |
% |
|
(259 |
) |
|
â |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
100 |
% |
|
Other finance results |
1 |
|
|
(86 |
) |
|
(101 |
) % |
|
(101 |
) % |
|
73 |
|
|
103 |
|
|
(29 |
) % |
|
(31 |
) % |
|
Secondary offering related costs |
â |
|
|
â |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
â |
% |
|
733 |
|
|
â |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
100 |
% |
|
Acquisition related costs (1) |
508 |
|
|
â |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
100 |
% |
|
821 |
|
|
539 |
|
|
52 |
% |
|
47 |
% |
|
Employeesâ bonuses related to acquisition |
125 |
|
|
628 |
|
|
(80 |
) % |
|
100 |
% |
|
368 |
|
|
628 |
|
|
(41 |
) % |
|
(43 |
) % |
|
Employee bonuses related to the public offerings |
201 |
|
|
â |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
100 |
% |
|
201 |
|
|
â |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
100 |
% |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
10,572 |
|
|
6,855 |
|
|
54 |
% |
|
47 |
% |
|
36,715 |
|
|
24,069 |
|
|
53 |
% |
|
48 |
% |
__________
(1) The acquisition costs are related to historical and potential business combinations of the Group.
Below is the Adjusted EBITDA Margin calculation for the period specified stated in the Companyâs reporting currency and constant currency (unaudited):
|
|
Reporting Currency |
|
Constant |
|
Reporting Currency |
|
Constant |
||||||||||||||||
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
Change |
|
Change |
|
Year ended December |
|
Change |
|
Change |
||||||||||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
% |
|
% |
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
% |
|
% |
||||
|
|
(USD in thousands, |
|
|
|
|
(in thousands USD, except margin) |
|
|
|
||||||||||||||
|
Revenue |
32,530 |
|
|
21,349 |
|
|
52 |
% |
|
45 |
% |
|
108,652 |
|
|
76,507 |
|
|
42 |
% |
|
38 |
% |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
10,572 |
|
|
6,855 |
|
|
54 |
% |
|
47 |
% |
|
36,715 |
|
|
24,069 |
|
|
53 |
% |
|
48 |
% |
|
Adjusted EBITDA Margin |
32 |
% |
|
32 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
34 |
% |
|
31 |
% |
|
|
|
|
||||
In regard to forward looking non-IFRS guidance, we are not able to reconcile the forward-looking non-IFRS Adjusted EBITDA measure to the closest corresponding IFRS measure without unreasonable efforts because we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of certain significant items including, but not limited to, fair value movements, share-based payments for future awards, acquisition-related expenses and certain financing and tax items.
Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow is a non-IFRS liquidity financial measure defined as cash flow from operating activities adjusted for payments related to contingent and deferred consideration included within operating cash flow less capital expenditures.
We believe Free Cash Flow is useful to our management team as a measure of financial performance as it measures our ability to generate additional cash from our operations. While we use Free Cash Flow as a tool to enhance our understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance, we do not believe that Free Cash Flow is a substitute for, or superior to, the information provided by IFRS metrics. As such, the presentation of Free Cash Flow is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any measure prepared in accordance with IFRS.
The primary limitation associated with the use of Free Cash Flow as compared to IFRS metrics is that Free Cash Flow does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary expenditures because the measure does not deduct the payments required for debt service and other obligations or payments made for business acquisitions. Free Cash Flow as we define it also may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in the online gambling affiliate industry.
Below is a reconciliation to Free Cash Flow from cash flows generated by operating activities as presented in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the period specified in the Companyâs reporting currency (unaudited):
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Change |
|
Year ended December |
|
Change |
||||||||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
% |
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
% |
||
|
|
(in thousands USD, unaudited) |
|
|
|
(USD in thousands, unaudited) |
|
|
||||||||||
|
Cash flows generated by operating activities |
6,962 |
|
|
6,188 |
|
|
13 |
% |
|
17,910 |
|
|
18,755 |
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
Adjustment for items presented in operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
Payment of contingent consideration |
â |
|
|
â |
|
|
â |
% |
|
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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
Merkur Gaming is going to participate in this yearâs Peru Gaming Show, taking place from June 18 to 19 at the Centro de Convenciones Jockey Plaza in Lima. Representatives from the companyâs German headquarters and its local subsidiary, Merkur Gaming Peru, will be on site to present the latest product innovations and engage with customers and visitors alike. The main attraction at the Merkur Gaming stand will be the linked progressive jackpot system Clash Link. This system stands out for its wealth of unique jackpot mechanics, which keep the excitement level consistently high.
PENN Entertainment has launched a new PGA TOUR-branded Blackjack game in New Jersey and Ontario. PGA TOUR Blackjack, now available via online Hollywood Casino in New Jersey and theScore Casino in Ontario, is the first iCasino game featuring PGA TOUR branding across any platform. PGA TOUR Blackjack, created by PENNâs in-house game development studio, PENN Game Studios, offers classic blackjack gameplay, plus poker and pairs side bets. The golf-themed table features official PGA TOUR logos, custom playing cards, chips and golf-themed celebrations. The new title is available on the standalone Hollywood Casino and theScore Casino platforms and is also accessible through ESPN BET in New Jersey and theScore BET in Ontario.
International Game Technology PLC announced the launch of IGT PlayDigitalâs MEGA VAULT offering â a new innovation on its player engagement solution. Powered by the IGT PlayDigital Engagement Platform, a customisable suite of player engagement tools, MEGA VAULT brings together its industry-renowned engagement toolsâPrize Drops, Leaderboards, Marketing Jackpots and moreâinto a single promotional experience. Designed to maximise excitement, engagement and rewards, MEGA VAULT aims to deliver seamless high-impact campaigns that captivate players and drive long-term retention.
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Zitro has installed its revolutionary CONCEPT cabinets at the Casino La Cima in MĂ©rida, YucatĂĄn. The CONCEPT cabinets feature the Magic Lighting system, which syncs lights and sound with gameplay for a fully immersive experience, and the largest Screen Deck button panel on the market, offering unmatched comfort and ease of use for players and operators. This launch is backed by some of Zitroâs most successful titles â Fortune Legacy, Legendary Sword and King Fu Frog â all proven crowd favourites known for their engaging mechanics and strong performance.
Aristocrat Interactive, under NeoGames US, signed a six-year contract with the Michigan Lottery to provide its full solution of iLottery product offerings, reaffirming its leadership in the U.S. iLottery industry. Under the contract, from July 2026, Aristocrat Interactive will provide services to the Michigan Lottery for six years, with six additional one-year extension opportunities. The relationship with the Michigan Lottery began in 2014 with the launch of its iLottery programme using NeoGamesâ iLottery platform and games. This new deal will provide the Michigan Lottery with eInstant games, draw-based games and add-on offerings produced by Aristocrat Interactiveâs NeoGames Studio, along with continuing to leverage the companyâs iLottery technology. Aristocrat Interactive will also provide the Michigan Lottery with a new website and mobile application services with Gambyt â a software company specialising in the lottery, casino and sports betting industries.
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Latest News
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has been named the luckiest casino in the US according to a recent study conducted by Casinos.com. The resort claimed the top spot based on an in-depth analysis of Tripadvisor reviews, measuring the frequency of luck-related keyword mentions. With a 25.49% luck rate, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa topped the list thanks to glowing guest feedback, including frequent mentions of jackpots, hand pays and bonus wins. 50 reviews mentioned the word âjackpot,â and 19 even referenced a âhand pay.â Casinos.com tracked keywords such as lucky, luck, won, winning, success, jackpot, hand pay, winner, bonus, profit to determine which U.S. casinos inspired the most winning moments among visitors.
The Missouri Gaming Commission has announced that it has officially begun accepting applications for sports betting license. The Commission made the announcement following the unanimous approval of a resolution drafted Tuesday that approved the licensing process. The resolution passed after Gov. Mike Kehoeâs office reviewed it. The licensing period opens roughly six months after Missouri voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment legalising sports betting. The measure passed by less than half a percentage point, with a margin of less than 7500 votes.
Underdog Fantasy has relaunched its draft-style daily fantasy sports (DFS) games in New York, nearly two months after it withdrew all of its DFS competitions from the Empire State. The decision to withdraw all DFS contests from New York in March came after a ruling from the New York State Gaming Commission in which the commission determined Underdog was not in line with the stateâs current DFS law. An Underdog Fantasy spokesperson confirmed the company is still working under a temporary license. The New York State Gaming Commission agreed to allow the company to offer its draft DFS games with the temporary license. Most DFS companies in New York operate with a temporary license.
New Partnerships
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Scientific Games was recognised with three prestigious honours in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards. The global lottery company won two Gold ABA awards for its retail technology, SciQ and PlayCentral Powered by SciQ, in the Operations Management Solutions and Emerging Technology categories, respectively. Scientific Gamesâ recently retired VP, Instant Game Production, Joe Bennett, earned a Silver ABA Award for Achievement in ManagementâManufacturing, recognising his career contributions in secure lottery instant game production. This year, more than 3700 nominations from organisations of all sizes and industries were submitted to the ABAs. Winners were scored by more than 300 professionals worldwide during a rigorous judging process evaluating innovation, integrity, effectiveness, creativity and growth.
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Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC) has released new insights into the tightening regulatory landscape for sweepstakes-based gaming in the US. Recent moves by lawmakers in New York, Louisiana, and Montana suggest a coordinated push to eliminate or restrict these alternative online gambling models. In New York, Senate Bill 5935, introduced by Sen. Joseph Addabbo, has advanced through the legislative process and targets the operation and supply of sweepstakes-style platforms. The bill specifically addresses platforms that use two forms of digital currency â one of which can be redeemed for real-world prizes â a setup now under scrutiny by state regulators.
New Partnerships
Rush Street Interactive (RSI), in partnership with Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360), has launched a new initiative called Gaming Literacy Aiding Decisions (GLAD), an innovative programme designed to assist educators in enhancing high school student gaming literacy and promoting that cohortâs responsible relationship with this ever more socially prevalent activity. The GLAD curriculum will initially launch in New Jersey and Delaware where, this spring, RSI and IC360 have been working with educational districts on a speaker series and educator curriculum delivery. These initial efforts will help define success metrics and gather feedback to shape the programmeâs future, which will ultimately be available to educators more broadly to curate the content that resonates best with students.
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