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Gambling.com Group Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results and Raises 2024 Guidance

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Third Quarter Revenue Increases 37% to Record $32.1 Million; Net Income Rises to $8.5 Million

Record Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA of $12.6 Million Up 108% Versus Year-Ago Period

Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Company”), a fast-growing provider of digital marketing services for the global online gambling industry, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The Company also raised its 2024 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance as detailed below.

“Our record third quarter and year-to-date results reflect our best-in-class execution in the affiliate sector to consistently grow market share around the world,” commented Charles Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Gambling.com Group. “The third quarter’s strong revenue growth and record Adjusted EBITDA highlights Gambling.com Group’s position as an industry leader in creating value for both our shareholders and our online gambling operator clients. To complement our continued organic market share growth, we continue to evaluate opportunities adjacent to the core business to expand our footprint in the online gaming ecosystem as we progress towards our goal of $100 million in annual Adjusted EBITDA.”

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Elias Mark, Chief Financial Officer of Gambling.com Group, added, “Year-over-year third quarter revenue and Adjusted EBITDA increased 37% and 108%, respectively, with very high free cash flow conversion, reflecting the continued success of our strategies to optimize the returns from our global portfolio of owned and operated assets. As expected, we generated strong iGaming NDC growth across all our geographical regions, while our North American business continued to be resilient against challenging comparables. As reflected in our raised full year outlook, we expect to generate significant year-over-year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth in 2024, and we are well-positioned to carry this operating momentum forward, particularly as the North American market is expected to return to growth next year.”

Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 vs. Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 Financial Highlights
(USD in thousands, except per share data, unaudited)

  Three Months Ended September 30,   Change
  2024     2023     %
Revenue 32,118     23,458     37 %
Net income for the period attributable to shareholders (1) 8,509     5,013     70 %
Net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted (1) 0.24     0.13     85 %
Net income margin (1) 26 %   21 %    
Adjusted net income for the period attributable to shareholders (1)(2) 8,905     5,407     65 %
Adjusted net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted (1)(2) 0.25     0.14     79 %
Adjusted EBITDA (1)(2) 12,584     6,054     108 %
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1)(2) 39 %   26 %    
Cash flows generated by operating activities 14,936     (715 )   2189 %
Free Cash Flow (2) 14,240     1,578     802 %

 

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(1) For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Net income and Net income per share include, and Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share exclude, adjustments related to the Company’s 2022 acquisition of BonusFinder of $0.4 million, or $0.01 per share. Similarly, these adjustments totaled $0.3 million, or $0.01 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2023. See “Supplemental Information – Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and the tables at the end of this release for an explanation of the adjustments.
(2) Represents a non-IFRS measure. See “Supplemental Information – Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and the tables at the end of this release for reconciliations to the comparable IFRS numbers.

Third Quarter 2024 and Recent Business Highlights

  • Delivered more than 116,000 new depositing customers (“NDCs”)
  • Repurchased 1,316,975 shares at an average price of $9.35 per share. Subsequent to the end of the third quarter, repurchased an additional 486,000 shares at an average price of $9.80 per share
  • Outstanding balance of $25.0 million of the $50.0 million credit facility as of September 30, 2024
  • Won Casino Affiliate of the Year at the 2024 EGR Operator Awards
  • Authorized an additional $10.0 million for the Company’s share repurchase program on November 13

Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 Results Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2023

Revenue rose 37% year-over-year to a third quarter record $32.1 million. The Company delivered more than 116,000 NDCs to clients, a 35% year-over-year increase.

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Gross profit increased 43% to $30.4 million, primarily as a result of strong revenue growth and a $0.5 million decrease in cost of sales related to the Company’s media partnerships.

Total operating expenses increased 25% to $20.8 million, primarily as a result of increased people costs and higher amortization related to the acquisition of Freebets.com and related assets.

Net income attributable to shareholders increased $3.5 million to $8.5 million and net income per share was $0.24 compared to $0.13 in the prior year period. Adjusted net income rose 65% to $8.9 million and adjusted net income per share increased 79% to $0.25.

Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to a quarterly record $12.6 million, reflecting an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 39% as compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $6.1 million and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 26%, year-over-year.

Operating cash flow of $14.9 million compared to negative $0.7 million, which in the prior year period included contingent consideration payments of $2.9 million related to the BonusFinder acquisition. Free cash flow grew to $14.2 million from $1.6 million primarily reflecting growth in net income and Adjusted EBITDA and positive working capital movements in the period.

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2024 Outlook

Gambling.com Group today updated its 2024 full-year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance. The Company now expects full year revenue of $125 million to $127 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $46.5 million to $48.5 million. The midpoints of the new full year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance ranges represent year-over-year growth of 16% and 29%, respectively. The Company’s updated outlook compares to the guidance provided on August 15, 2024 for revenue of $123 million to $127 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $44 million to $47 million.

The Company’s guidance assumes:

  • No additional North American markets come online over the balance of 2024
  • Apart from the completed acquisition of Freebets.com and related assets, no benefit from any additional acquisitions in 2024
  • Full year cost of sales of approximately $7.5 million, of which $5.4 million was incurred in the first nine months of 2024
  • An average EUR/USD exchange rate of 1.065 for the fourth quarter of 2024

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 vs. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 Financial Highlights
(USD in thousands, except per share data, unaudited)

  Nine Months Ended September 30,   Change
  2024     2023     %
Revenue 91,874     76,122     21 %
Net income for the period attributable to shareholders (1) 22,746     11,886     91 %
Net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted (1) 0.62     0.31     100 %
Net income margin (1) 25 %   16 %    
Adjusted net income for the period attributable to shareholders (1)(2) 23,821     19,493     22 %
Adjusted net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted (1)(2) 0.65     0.51     27 %
Adjusted EBITDA (1)(2) 33,955     26,146     30 %
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1)(2) 37 %   34 %    
Cash flows generated by operating activities 23,936     10,950     119 %
Free Cash Flow (2) 28,417     16,694     70 %

 

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(1) For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Net income and Net income per share include, and Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share exclude, adjustments related to the Company’s 2022 acquisition of BonusFinder of $1.1 million, or $0.03 per share. Similarly, these adjustments totaled $7.4 million, or $0.20 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. See “Supplemental Information – Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and the tables at the end of this release for an explanation of the adjustments.
(2) Represents a non-IFRS measure. See “Supplemental Information – Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and the tables at the end of this release for reconciliations to the comparable IFRS numbers.

Conference Call Details

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Date/Time: Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET
Webcast: webcast-eqs.com/gamb20241114/en
U.S. Toll-Free Dial In: 877-407-0890
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 Company’s website at gambling.com/corporate/investors/news-events. Information contained on the Company’s website is not incorporated into this press release.

About Gambling.com Group Limited

Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (the “Group”) is a fast-growing provider of digital marketing services for the global 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 “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.

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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 further expansion of our footprint in the online gaming ecosystem, whether we can achieve $100 million in annual Adjusted EBITDA, whether the North American market returns to growth in 2025, 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 “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “expect,” “predict,” “potential,” “could,” “will,” “would,” “ongoing,” “future” 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 “Item 3. Key Information – Risk Factors” in Gambling.com Group’s annual report filed on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 21, 2024, and Gambling.com Group’s 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 (Unaudited)
(USD in thousands, except per share amounts)

The following table details the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 in the Company’s reporting currency and constant currency.

  Reporting Currency   Constant
Currency
  Reporting Currency   Constant
Currency
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Change   Change   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
    Change     Change
  2024     2023     %   %   2024     2023       %     %
Revenue 32,118     23,458     37 %   35 %   91,874     76,122       21 %     21 %
Cost of sales (1,683 )   (2,136 )   (21 )%   (22 )%   (5,351 )   (4,023 )     33 %     33 %
Gross profit 30,435     21,322     43 %   41 %   86,523     72,099       20 %     20 %
Sales and marketing expenses (10,815 )   (8,636 )   25 %   24 %   (31,021 )   (25,644 )     21 %     21 %
Technology expenses (3,616 )   (2,525 )   43 %   41 %   (10,044 )   (7,229 )     39 %     39 %
General and administrative expenses (6,041 )   (4,831 )   25 %   23 %   (18,582 )   (17,297 )     7 %     8 %
Movements in credit losses allowance and write-offs (360 )   (615 )   (41 )%   (42 )%   (1,061 )   (1,382 )     (23 )%     (23 )%
Fair value movement on contingent consideration         %   %       (6,939 )     (100 )%     (100 )%
Operating profit 9,603     4,715     104 %   101 %   25,815     13,608       90 %     90 %
Finance income 551     968     (43 )%   (44 )%   1,725     1,674       3 %     3 %
Finance expenses (1,052 )   (373 )   182 %   179 %   (2,396 )   (1,356 )     77 %     77 %
Income before tax 9,102     5,310     71 %   69 %   25,144     13,926       81 %     81 %
Income tax charge (593 )   (297 )   100 %   97 %   (2,398 )   (2,040 )     18 %     18 %
Net income for the period attributable to shareholders 8,509     5,013     70 %   68 %   22,746     11,886       91 %     92 %
Other comprehensive income (loss)                                  
Exchange differences on translating foreign currencies 4,309     (2,777 )   (255 )%   (253 )%   794     (2,085 )     (138 )%     (138 )%
Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to shareholders 12,818     2,236     473 %   466 %   23,540     9,801       140 %     140 %

 

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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited)
(USD in thousands)
 
  SEPTEMBER 30,
2024
  DECEMBER 31,
2023
ASSETS      
Non-current assets      
Property and equipment 1,884     908  
Right-of-use assets 5,062     1,460  
Intangible assets 138,398     98,000  
Deferred tax asset 6,792     7,134  
Total non-current assets 152,136     107,502  
Current assets      
Current tax asset 229      
Trade and other receivables 20,447     21,938  
Cash and cash equivalents 15,723     25,429  
Total current assets 36,399     47,367  
Total assets 188,535     154,869  
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES      
Equity      
Share capital      
Capital reserve 76,821     74,166  
Treasury shares (25,233 )   (3,107 )
Share-based compensation reserve 9,755     7,414  
Foreign exchange translation deficit (3,413 )   (4,207 )
Retained earnings 67,404     44,658  
Total equity 125,334     118,924  
Non-current liabilities      
Lease liability 4,169     1,190  
Deferred tax liability 2,258     2,008  
Borrowings 21,524      
Total non-current liabilities 27,951     3,198  
Current liabilities      
Trade and other payables 7,979     10,793  
Deferred income 2,499     2,207  
Deferred consideration 17,451     18,811  
Contingent consideration 2,652      
Borrowings and accrued interest 2,922      
Other liability     308  
Lease liability 1,246     533  
Income tax payable 501     95  
Total current liabilities 35,250     32,747  
Total liabilities 63,201     35,945  
Total equity and liabilities 188,535     154,869  

 

 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(USD in thousands)
 
  Three months ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  2024     2023     2024     2023  
Cash flow from operating activities              
Income before tax 9,102     5,310     25,144     13,926  
Finance expense (income), net 501     (596 )   671     (318 )
               
Adjustments for non-cash items:              
Depreciation and amortization 1,801     495     4,046     1,520  
Movements in credit loss allowance and write-offs 360     615     1,061     1,382  
Fair value movement on contingent consideration             6,939  
Share-based payment expense 1,180     696     3,737     2,790  
Income tax paid (131 )   26     (1,571 )   (1,763 )
Payment of deferred consideration     (2,897 )   (7,156 )   (2,897 )
Payment of contingent consideration             (4,621 )
Cash flows from operating activities before changes in working capital 12,813     3,649     25,932     16,958  
Changes in working capital              
Trade and other receivables 535     (5,235 )   571     (7,127 )
Trade and other payables 1,588     858     (2,567 )   1,044  
Inventories     13         75  
Cash flows generated by operating activities 14,936     (715 )   23,936     10,950  
Cash flows from investing activities              
Acquisition of property and equipment (274 )   (90 )   (1,188 )   (294 )
Acquisition of intangible assets (469 )       (21,074 )   (388 )
Capitalization of internally developed intangibles (422 )   (514 )   (1,487 )   (1,480 )
Interest received from bank deposits 14     90     118     169  
Payment of deferred consideration     (2,543 )   (10,044 )   (4,933 )
Payment of contingent consideration             (5,557 )
Cash flows used in investing activities (1,151 )   (3,057 )   (33,675 )   (12,483 )
Cash flows from financing activities              
Exercise of options 697     106     1,254     106  
Treasury shares acquired (12,445 )       (22,195 )   (759 )
Repayment of borrowings (20,560 )       (20,560 )    
Proceeds from borrowings 27,560         45,560      
Transaction costs related to borrowings         (847 )    
Interest payment attributable to third party borrowings (371 )       (545 )    
Interest payment attributable to deferred consideration settled         (1,382 )   (110 )
Principal paid on lease liability (229 )   (105 )   (483 )   (304 )
Interest paid on lease liability (83 )   (40 )   (172 )   (127 )
Cash flows generated by (used in) financing activities (5,431 )   (39 )   630     (1,194 )
Net movement in cash and cash equivalents 8,354     (3,811 )   (9,109 )   (2,727 )
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 7,523     31,311     25,429     29,664  
Net foreign exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents (154 )   (616 )   (597 )   (53 )
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 15,723     26,884     15,723     26,884  

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
September 30,
  Reporting
Currency
Change
  Constant
Currency
Change
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Reporting
Currency
Change
  Constant
Currency
Change
  2024   2023   %   %   2024   2023   %   %
Net income for the period attributable to shareholders 8,509   5,013   70 %   68 %   22,746   11,886   91 %   92 %
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares, basic 35,592,252   37,402,935   (5 )%   (5 )%   36,466,391   36,988,690   (1 )%   (1 )%
Net income per share attributable to shareholders, basic 0.24   0.13   85 %   71 %   0.62   0.32   94 %   94 %
                               
Net income for the period attributable to shareholders 8,509   5,013   70 %   68 %   22,746   11,886   91 %   92 %
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares, diluted 35,833,767   38,711,429   (7 )%   (7 )%   36,750,150   38,176,200   (4 )%   (4 )%
Net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted 0.24   0.13   85 %   85 %   0.62   0.31   100 %   100 %

Disaggregated Revenue

Revenue is disaggregated based on how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of the revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.

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The Company presents revenue as disaggregated by market based on the location of end user as follows:

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Change   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Change
  2024   2023   2024 vs 2023   2024   2023   2024 vs 2023
North America 12,803   12,903   (1 )%   39,877   40,407   (1 )%
UK and Ireland 9,800   6,858   43 %   28,631   23,749   21 %
Other Europe 6,770   2,320   192 %   16,557   7,902   110 %
Rest of the world 2,745   1,377   99 %   6,809   4,064   68 %
Total revenues 32,118   23,458   37 %   91,874   76,122   21 %

The Company presents disaggregated revenue by monetization type as follows:

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Change   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Change
  2024   2023   2024 vs 2023   2024   2023   2024 vs 2023
Performance marketing 25,082   18,232   38 %   72,674   60,769   20 %
Subscription & content syndication 2,272   2,104   8 %   6,176   5,678   9 %
Advertising & other 4,764   3,122   53 %   13,024   9,675   35 %
Total revenues 32,118   23,458   37 %   91,874   76,122   21 %

The Company also tracks its revenues based on the product type from which it is derived. Revenue disaggregated by product type was as follows:

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Change   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Change
  2024   2023   2024 vs 2023   2024   2023   2024 vs 2023
Casino 24,835   15,190   63 %   66,707   49,803   34 %
Sports 6,830   7,930   (14 )%   24,156   25,518   (5 )%
Other 453   338   34 %   1,011   801   26 %
Total revenues 32,118   23,458   37 %   91,874   76,122   21 %

Supplemental Information

Rounding

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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.

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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. The unwinding of deferred and contingent consideration during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 is mainly associated with the unwinding of the discount applied to the valuation of deferred and contingent consideration for the acquisition of the Freebets.com Assets. The unwinding of deferred consideration and employee bonuses incurred until April 2024 relate to the Company’s acquisition of Roto Sports and BonusFinder. See Note 5 of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed on March 21, 2024 for a description of the contingent and deferred considerations associated with our 2022 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 and for the period specified stated in the Company’s reporting currency and constant currency (unaudited):

  Reporting Currency   Constant
Currency
  Reporting Currency   Constant
Currency
  Three months ended
September 30,
  Change   Change   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Change   Change
  2024     2023     %   %   2024     2023       %   %
Revenue 32,118     23,458     37 %   35 %   91,874     76,122       21 %   21 %
Net income for the period attributable to shareholders 8,509     5,013     70 %   68 %   22,746     11,886       91 %   92 %
Net income margin 26 %   21 %           25 %   16 %          
                                 
Net income for the period attributable to shareholders 8,509     5,013     70 %   68 %   22,746     11,886       91 %   92 %
Fair value movement on contingent consideration (1)         %   %       6,939       (100 )%   (100 )%
Unwinding of deferred consideration (1) 396     316     25 %   23 %   1,075     425       153 %   153 %
Employees’ bonuses related to acquisition(1)     78     (100 )%   (100 )%       243       (100 )%   (100 )%
Adjusted net income for the period attributable to shareholders 8,905     5,407     65 %   63 %   23,821     19,493       22 %   22 %
Net income per share attributable to shareholders, basic 0.24     0.13     85 %   71 %   0.62     0.32       94 %   94 %
Effect of adjustments for fair value movements on contingent consideration, basic 0.00     0.00     %   %   0.00     0.19       (100 )%   (100 )%
Effect of adjustments for unwinding on deferred consideration, basic 0.01     0.01     %   %   0.03     0.01       200 %   200 %
Effect of adjustments for bonuses related to acquisition, basic 0.00     0.00     %   %   0.00     0.01       (100 )%   (100 )%
Adjusted net income per share attributable to shareholders, basic 0.25     0.14     79 %   67 %   0.65     0.53       23 %   23 %
Net income per share attributable to ordinary shareholders, diluted 0.24     0.13     85 %   85 %   0.62     0.31       100 %   100 %
Adjusted net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted 0.25     0.14     79 %   79 %   0.65     0.51       27 %   27 %

 

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(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.

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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
Currency
  Reporting Currency   Constant
Currency
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Change   Change   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Change   Change
  2024     2023     %   %   2024     2023       %     %
  (USD in thousands)         (USD in thousands)          
Net income (loss) for the period attributable to shareholders 8,509     5,013     70 %   68 %   22,746     11,886       91 %     92 %
Add back (deduct):                                  
Interest expenses on borrowings and lease liability 450     40     1025 %   1000 %   929     127       631 %     637 %
Interest income (14 )   (90 )   (84 )%   (85 )%   (118 )   (169 )     (30 )%     (30 )%
Income tax charge 593     297     100 %   97 %   2,398     2,040       18 %     18 %
Depreciation expense 111     63     76 %   73 %   252     183       38 %     38 %
Amortization expense 1,690     432     291 %   287 %   3,794     1,337       184 %     184 %
EBITDA 11,339     5,755     97 %   95 %   30,001     15,404       95 %     95 %
Share-based payment and related expense 1,180     696     70 %   67 %   3,737     2,790       34 %     34 %
Fair value movement on contingent consideration         %   %       6,939       (100 )%     (100 )%
Unwinding of deferred consideration 396     316     25 %   23 %   1,075     425       153 %     153 %
Foreign currency translation losses (gains), net (385 )   (878 )   (56 )%   (57 )%   (1,308 )   (775 )     69 %     69 %
Other finance results 54     17     218 %   218 %   93     74       26 %     27 %
Secondary offering related costs         %   %       733       (100 )%     (100 )%
Acquisition related costs (1)     70     (100 )%   (100 )%   357     313       14 %     14 %
Employees’ bonuses related to acquisition     78     (100 )%   (100 )%       243       (100 )%     (100 )%
Adjusted EBITDA 12,584     6,054     108 %   105 %   33,955     26,146       30 %     30 %

 

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(1) The acquisition costs are related to historical and contemplated business combinations of the Group.

Below is the Adjusted EBITDA Margin calculation for the period specified stated in the Company’s reporting currency and constant currency (unaudited):

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  Reporting Currency   Constant
Currency
  Reporting Currency   Constant
Currency
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Change   Change   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Change   Change
  2024     2023     %   %   2024     2023       %     %
  (USD in thousands,
except margin)
        (in thousands USD,
except margin)
         
Revenue 32,118     23,458     37 %   35 %   91,874     76,122       21 %     21 %
Adjusted EBITDA 12,584     6,054     108 %   105 %   33,955     26,146       30 %     30 %
Adjusted EBITDA Margin 39 %   26 %           37 %   34 %            

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 less capital expenditures. In the second quarter of 2024, the Company changed its definition of free cash flow to exclude from capital expenditures the cash flows related to asset acquisitions, in addition to cash flows related to business combinations. Previously, cash flows related to business combinations but not assets acquisitions were excluded from capital expenditures. The Company believes that this more appropriately reflects the measurement of free cash flow as it includes capital expenditures related to internal development, ongoing maintenance and acquisition of property and equipment in the ordinary course of business but excludes discretionary acquisitions.

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 payments and other obligations or payments made for 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.

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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 Company’s reporting currency (unaudited):

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Change   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Change
  2024     2023     %   2024     2023     %
  (in thousands USD,
unaudited)
      (USD in thousands,
unaudited)
   
Cash flows generated by operating activities 14,936     (715 )   2189 %   23,936     10,950     119 %
Adjustment for items presented in operating activities:                      
Payment of contingent consideration         %       4,621     (100 )%
Payment of deferred consideration     2,897     (100 )%   7,156     2,897     147 %
Adjustment for items presenting in investing activities:                      
Capital Expenditures (1) (696 )   (604 )   15 %   (2,675 )   (1,774 )   51 %
Free Cash Flow 14,240     1,578     802 %   28,417     16,694     70 %

 

__________
(1) Capital expenditures are defined as the acquisition of property and equipment, and capitalized research and development costs, and excludes cash flows related to acquisitions accounted for as business combinations and asset acquisitions, as described above. Accordingly, capital expenditures presented above for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 exclude $21.1 million (related to the Freebets.com and other asset acquisitions) and $0.4 million, respectively.

 

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Evoplay drives growth across new verticals and partnerships in successful H1 2025

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Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has reported a successful first half of 2025 marked by strong commercial growth, continued product expansion and new milestones across key verticals.

In the first half of 2025, the studio launched 19 new titles and saw a 47% rise in player activity compared to the same period last year. Total rounds played increased by 27%, while gross gaming revenue (GGR) grew by 21% and the total bet amount by 24%, reaffirming Evoplay’s status as one of the fastest-expanding suppliers in the iGaming sector.

Evoplay’s innovative output and unique game design continued to earn industry recognition. The studio received the Slots Provider of the Year award at the AffPapa Awards and claimed the Game Design & Art Direction trophy at the SBC Awards Europe, recognised for the groundbreaking title Adrenaline Rush.

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Alongside core slots and instant games, Evoplay continued to build momentum in lottery and bingo. The company launched Adrenaline Rush: Scratch, a new approach to digital lottery entertainment, and established new partnerships with state operators, including Loterías Torito in Peru and Azerlotereya in Azerbaijan. All titles were fully localised to comply with lottery regulations and responsible gaming standards, featuring customised game mechanics and content specific to each market.

“Our lottery offering represents a significant milestone in Evoplay’s journey,” said Frank Cecchini, Head of Lottery at Evoplay. “We’ve shown that our games can support lotteries in attracting new audiences and diversifying operators’ portfolio, without undermining the trust and structure of the traditional lottery model.”

In tandem with product development, Evoplay also enhanced its global marketing strategy. The studio launched its Big Adventures Campaign, its most extensive network campaign to date, supported by a €2.5 m prize pool, and continued to enhance the Client Area, a dedicated platform that offers partners easy access to promotional materials and tools.

Another key milestone was the launch of the Affiliate Hub, a resourceful platform that enables media and affiliate partners with release schedules, game sheets, and brand assets.

“Our goal has always been to make life easier for our partners,” said Diana Larina, Head of Marketing at Evoplay. “From campaign design to delivery, we’re equipping operators and affiliates with the tools they need to get our games in front of the right players at the right time.”

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In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Evoplay also co-developed Uncrossable Rush in partnership with SlotCatalog, a leading industry analytics affiliate platform. The title represents a new blueprint for data-driven development and a closer alignment between supplier and affiliate marketing.

As part of the company’s broader update, Evoplay also announces that Chief Commercial Officer Ihor Zarechnyi will be stepping down. A key member of the team since 2021, Ihor has played a vital role in Evoplay’s global growth and partner expansion and has been crucial in shaping the studio’s commercial strategy.

“We’re incredibly grateful for Ihor’s leadership and the significant contributions he has made over the years,” said Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay. “This marks the start of an exciting new chapter for both Evoplay and Ihor, and we part ways with great respect, pride, and confidence in the future.”

The company also announced several internal promotions, including Vasilena Gekova as Head of Finance. Her appointment follows earlier promotions of Anton Gyria as Director of Business Operations and Olga Pronak as Head of Key Account Management, further demonstrating Evoplay’s commitment to nurturing talent from within as the company continues its growth journey.

Anton Gyria noted: “It’s been a rewarding journey so far, and stepping into a more strategic position allows me to support the business on a wider scale while staying true to the culture that’s made Evoplay what it is.”

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These changes reflect the studio’s long-standing commitment to developing and recognising its people, with each promotion resulting from years of consistent contributions and leadership across various departments.

As Evoplay expands its global presence and product verticals, strengthening internal teams and rewarding dedication remains a core focus.

Ivan Kravchuk added: “The first half of 2025 has been a testament to the strength of our vision and the dedication of our team.

“From expanding into new verticals to delivering exceptional content and establishing valuable partnerships, we’ve taken bold steps that continue to shape our journey. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished so far and remain committed to building momentum in the months ahead.”

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PGCB Reports Record Revenue of Nearly $6.4 Billion from Legal Gambling in State Fiscal Year

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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (“PGCB”) today reported that revenue generated during the combined Fiscal Year 2024/2025 of gaming it regulates reached a record level of $6,394,641,819.

This figure consists of the combined revenue from casino slot machines and table games, iGaming, sports wagering, video gaming terminals (VGTs) and fantasy sports contests. The amount eclipses the previous high for revenue in a fiscal year of $5,892,516,807 achieved in 2023/2024. Pennsylvania’s Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30.

The resulting tax revenue from the play of these games in Fiscal Year 2024/2025 was $2,797,395,982. That figure eclipses the previous high for tax revenue in a fiscal year achieved during 2023/2024 of approximately $2.54 billion. The estimated amounts for revenue and taxes being reported are prior to any possible adjustments by the PA Department of Revenue.

Tax revenue from the various forms of gaming regulated by the PGCB is returned to Pennsylvanians in a number of ways. These include, but are not limited to:

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  • school property tax reduction on an owner’s primary residence;
  • state, county, and local economic development, safety and recreational projects;
  • support of the agricultural industry through support of horse racing; and,
  • revenue toward the Commonwealth’s General Fund.

A comparison of combined revenue is below:

Fiscal Year

Slot

Machine Revenue

iGaming Revenue

Table Games Revenue

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Sports Wagering Revenue

VGT’s Revenue

Fantasy Sports Contests

Total Gaming Revenue

12/13

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$2,428,887,430

$713,107,163

$3,141,994,593

13/14

$2,319,890,598

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$731,874,861

$3,051,765,460

14/15

$2,335,787,919

$779,738,065

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$3,115,525,984

15/16

$2,388,658,549

$839,177,086

$3,227,835,635

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16/17

$2,336,152,508

$866,518,820

$3,202,671,328

17/18

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$2,352,320,937

$895,278,806

$2,349,569

$3,249,949,311

18/19

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$2,378,859,341

$885,588,231

$21,730,113

$23,588,490

$3,309,766,175

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19/20

$1,697,955,473

$240,894,852

$644,543,736

$113,724,759

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$6,798,123

$20,868,176

$2,724,785,117

20/21

$1,887,573,437

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$897,216,020

$721,763,471

$308,849,184

$31,334,744

$28,186,529

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$3,874,923,386

21/22

$2,410,313,212

$1,232,309,138

$1,015,735,661

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$315,716,247

$41,584,158

$27,308,976

$5,042,967,392

22/23

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$2,452,239,440

$1,532,761,065

$974,018,112

$491,960,612

$42,114,593

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$20,668,195

$5,513,762,017

23/24

$2,438,537,357

$1,949,017,248

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$958,027,818

$486,566,429

$41,105,387

$19,262,568

$5,892,516,807

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24/25

$2,440,474,767

$2,477,083,825

$928,915,940

$487,639,844

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$41,392,843

$19,134,601

$6,394,641,819

 

Retail Slot Machine Revenue

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Fiscal Year 2024/25 gross revenue from slot machines at the casinos was $2,440,474,767, a 0.08% increase in revenue when compared to the $2,438,537,357 generated in Fiscal Year 2023/24.

Slot machine revenue for each of the casinos, with the percentage change reflected over the previous year, is as follows:

Retail Slot Machine Revenue

by Operator

Slot Machine Revenue FY2024/25

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Slot Machine Revenue FY2023/24

% Change

Parx Casino

$377,741,868

$377,032,792

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0.19%

Wind Creek Bethlehem

$281,813,834

$284,307,219

-0.88%

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Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

$259,376,552

$265,520,300

-2.31%

Mohegan Pennsylvania

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$175,512,043

$178,826,406

-1.85%

Hollywood Casino at the Meadows

$165,364,220

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$162,709,117

1.63%

Mount Airy Casino Resort

$153,287,514

$155,143,779

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-1.20%

Live! Casino Philadelphia

$152,124,613

$144,926,580

4.97%

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Rivers Casino Philadelphia

$137,486,000

$133,819,461

2.74%

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

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$134,995,246

$137,320,744

-1.69%

Harrah’s Philadelphia

$105,042,096

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$109,918,495

-4.44%

Valley Forge Casino Resort

$103,226,169

$103,889,859

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-0.64%

Live! Casino Pittsburgh

$99,739,181

$99,808,958

-0.07%

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Presque Isle Downs and Casino

$85,948,165

$89,925,305

-4.42%

Hollywood Casino York

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$85,268,464

$80,121,662

6.42%

Hollywood Casino Morgantown

$61,408,784

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$59,013,269

4.06%

Parx Shippensburg

$36,866,401

$34,471,430

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6.95%

The Casino at Nemacolin

$25,273,617

$21,781,982

16.03%

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Statewide Total

$2,440,474,767

$2,438,537,357

0.08%

Tax revenue from the play of slots machines in Fiscal Year 2024/25, including mandated fees paid by some operators, amounted to $1,343,013,822.

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Retail Table Games Revenue

Fiscal Year 2024/25 gross revenue from table games at the casinos was $928,915,940, a 3.04% decrease in revenue when compared to the $958,027,818 generated in Fiscal Year 2023/24.

Table games revenue for each of the casinos, with the percentage change reflected over the previous year, is as follows:

Retail Table Games Revenue by Operator

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Table Games Revenue FY2024/25

Table Games Revenue FY2023/24

% Change

Wind Creek Bethlehem

$248,027,460

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$252,200,606

-1.65%

Parx Casino

$196,413,495

$199,049,817

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-1.32%

Live! Casino Philadelphia

$104,163,224

$107,817,308

-3.39%

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Rivers Casino Philadelphia

$82,091,166

$86,998,189

-5.64%

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

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$73,919,682

$79,129,580

-6.58%

Valley Forge Casino Resort

$37,167,593

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$33,693,962

10.31%

Mount Airy Casino Resort

$35,514,513

$34,636,221

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2.54%

Mohegan Pennsylvania

$28,386,495

$27,999,899

1.38%

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Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

$24,867,554

$24,576,944

1.18%

Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino

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$22,172,289

$26,708,238

-16.98%

Hollywood Casino at the Meadows

$21,931,051

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$28,181,270

-22.18%

Live! Casino Pittsburgh

$14,750,775

$15,535,302

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-5.05%

Hollywood Casino York

$13,612,400

$15,918,424

-14.49%

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Presque Isle Downs and Casino

$12,364,452

$13,038,895

-5.17%

Hollywood Casino Morgantown

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$10,207,462

$9,272,263

10.09%

The Casino at Nemacolin

$2,552,301

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$2,377,478

7.35%

Parx Shippensburg

$774,029

$893,423

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-13.36%

Statewide Total

$928,915,940

$958,027,818

-3.04%

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Tax revenue from the play of table games in Fiscal Year 2024/25 was $154,879,545.

 

Internet Casino-Type Gaming (iGaming) Revenue

Fiscal Year 2024/25 revenue from iGaming was $2,477,083,825, a 27.09% increase in revenue when compared to the $1,949,017,248 generated in Fiscal Year 2023/24. This revenue amount is a high mark for a fiscal year.

Operator

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FY2024/25
iGaming Revenue

FY2023/24
iGaming Revenue

% Change

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

$935,823,045

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$751,177,422

24.58%

Valley Forge Casino Resort

$675,170,190

$482,491,457

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39.93%

Rivers Casino Philadelphia

$411,718,444

$356,647,653

15.44%

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Harrah’s Philadelphia

$115,994,074

$102,020,334

13.70%

Golden Nugget

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$79,696,001

$39,281,525

102.88%

Parx Casino

$58,964,411

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$58,835,932

0.22%

Live! Casino Philadelphia

$54,177,983

$39,973,190

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35.54%

Mount Airy Casino Resort

$42,559,169

$46,187,631

-7.86%

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Bally’s Pennsylvania

$41,566,491

$32,518,516

27.82%

Presque Isle Downs and Casino

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$23,128,408

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n/a

Mohegan Pennsylvania

$20,183,159

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$17,081,366

18.16%

Wind Creek Bethlehem

$18,102,450

$22,802,222

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-20.61%

Statewide Total

$2,477,083,825

$1,949,017,248

27.09%

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Tax revenue from iGaming in Fiscal Year 2024/25 was $1,099,557,803.

 

Sports Wagering Revenue

Fiscal Year 2024/25 revenue from sports wagering was $487,639,844, a 0.22% decrease in revenue when compared to the $486,566,429 generated in Fiscal Year 2023/24. At the same time, the sports wagering handle increased between the two fiscal years from $8,169,540,520 to $8,721,795,533.

Sports wagering revenue for each of the casinos, with the percentage change reflected over the previous year, is as follows:

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Sports Wagering Revenue by Operator

Sports Wagering Revenue FY2024/25

Sports Wagering Revenue FY2023/24

% Change

Valley Forge Casino Resort

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$250,290,144

$249,370,325

0.37%

Hollywood Casino at the Meadows

$131,189,196

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$137,139,171

-4.34%

Hollywood Casino Morgantown

$19,991,392

$21,196,614

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-5.69%

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

$16,995,365

$4,701,217

261.51%

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Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

$14,869,925

$16,901,149

-12.02%

Parx Casino

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$12,466,404

$16,833,893

-25.94%

Hollywood Casino York

$10,753,708

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$6,102,831

76.21%

Harrah’s Philadelphia

$9,983,926

$8,362,280

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19.39%

Rivers Casino Philadelphia

$9,215,349

$8,289,394

11.17%

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Live! Casino Philadelphia

$5,326,723

$6,331,196

-15.87%

Presque Isle Downs and Casino

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$1,788,457

$1,043,731

71.35%

Live! Casino Pittsburgh

$1,518,356

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$1,609,231

-5.65%

Mohegan Sun Lehigh Valley

$1,076,750

$1,397,927

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-22.98%

Mohegan Pennsylvania

$973,182

$3,271,401

-70.25%

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Wind Creek Bethlehem

$489,195

$1,072,775

-54.40%

Mount Airy Casino Resort

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$357,192

$704,580

-49.30%

South Philly Race & Sportsbook

$250,878

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$2,038,030

-87.69%

Parx Shippensburg

$103,704

$109,718

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-5.48%

Parx Malvern

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$90,967

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Statewide Total

$487,639,844

$486,566,429

0.22%

Tax revenue from Sports Wagering in Fiscal Year 2024/25 was $175,550,344.

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Video Gaming Terminals

Fiscal Year 2024/25 revenue for Video Gaming Terminals at Truck Stops was $41,392,843, a 0.70% increase when compared to the $41,105,387 in Fiscal Year 2023/24.  At the end of this fiscal year, there were 75 VGT facilities operating in Pennsylvania compared to 74 facilities in operation at the end of Fiscal Year 2023/2024.

VGT revenue for each of the providers, with the percentage change reflected over the previous year, is as follows:

VGT Terminal Operator

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VGT Revenue

FY2024/25

VGT Revenue

FY2023/24

% Change

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Marquee by Penn1

$27,567,893

$25,876,995

6.53%

J&J Ventures Gaming2

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$10,410,895

$11,462,180

-9.17%

Jango Entertainment3

$3,250,748

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$3,419,612

-4.94%

Venture Gaming LLC4

$109,734

$266,424

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-58.81%

Accel Entertainment Gaming5

$53,573

$80,177

-33.18%

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Statewide Total

$41,392,843

$41,105,387

0.70%

Tax revenue from VGTs in Fiscal Year 2024/25 was $21,524,278.

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Fantasy Contests Revenue

Fiscal Year 2024/25 revenue from fantasy contests was $19,134,601, a 0.66% decrease in revenue when compared to the $19,262,568 generated in Fiscal Year 2023/24.

Fantasy contests revenue for each of the providers, with the percentage change reflected over the previous year, is as follows:

Fantasy Contests Operator

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Fantasy Revenue FY2024/25

Fantasy Revenue FY2023/24

% Change

DraftKings

$13,359,018

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$13,585,594

-1.67%

FanDuel

$3,291,034

$3,685,166

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-10.70%

UnderDog Sports

$1,900,354

$1,306,281

45.48%

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Fantasy Football Players Championship

$255,652

$292,287

-12.53%

Yahoo Fantasy Sports

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$152,853

$219,313

-30.30%

Sportshub Technologies

$72,239

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$72,931

-0.95%

Fantasy Sports Gaming, LLC

$67,624

$69,398

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-2.56%

DataForce

$38,216

$35,986

6.20%

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Jock MKT

$0

-$131

-100.00%

OwnersBox

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-$2,389

-$4,257

-43.88%

Statewide Total

$19,134,601

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$19,262,568

-0.66%

Tax revenue from Fantasy Contests in Fiscal Year 2024/25 was $2,870,190.

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Detroit Casinos Report $101M in June Revenue

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The three Detroit casinos—MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown—collectively generated $101.04 million in revenue for June 2025.

Table games and slot machines accounted for $100.38 million of the monthly total, while retail sports betting contributed $665,435.

June 2025 Market Share:

• MGM Grand Detroit: 48%

• MotorCity Casino: 31%

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• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: 21%

Table Games and Slot Machine Revenue

Revenue from table games and slots decreased by 4.0% compared with June 2024 and dropped 11% from May 2025. For the first half of 2025 (January 1 – June 30), combined table games and slots revenue was down 0.8% year-over-year.

Casino-specific revenues compared to June 2024 were:

• MGM Grand Detroit: $48.43 million, down 0.6%

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• MotorCity Casino: $30.63 million, down 2.7%

• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $21.32 million, down 12.5%

The three casinos paid $8.1 million in state gaming taxes in June 2025, down from $8.5 million in June 2024. They also submitted $11.9 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit.

Retail Sports Betting Revenue

In June 2025, the casinos reported a combined retail sports betting handle of $7.2 million, generating $666,374 in gross receipts. Qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) from retail sports betting fell 25.1% from June 2024 and 48.1% from May 2025.

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QAGR by casino:

• MGM Grand Detroit: $275,397

• MotorCity Casino: $242,069

• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $147,969

The casinos paid $25,153 in state taxes from retail sports betting revenue and submitted $30,743 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit.

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Fantasy Contests

Fantasy contest operators reported $716,927 in adjusted revenues for May 2025 and paid $60,222 in taxes.

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