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Zeal Network Reports First-quarter 2022 Results

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German lottery provider Zeal Network has reported a 101.6% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first quarter of its 2022 financial year, following a rise in revenue and reduction in operating costs.

Revenue, including income from jackpot insurance, for the three months to 31 March 2022 was €25.1m, an increase of 11.0% from €22.6m in the same period last year.

The majority of revenue (€24.0m) was generated through Zeal’s German business, while the remaining €1.1m came from other operations, with both areas benefitting from higher billings.

Total group billings, which comprise all stakes from customers through Zeal’s offering, were up 10.9% to €181.1m due to better jackpot development and an increase in customers.

Zeal was able to acquire 154,000 registered new customers in the quarter, slightly lower than the 156,000 last year, with acquisition costs per registered new customer up from €33.48 to €38.09.

Turning to costs, operating expenses were 9.8% lower at €16.5m, helped by a 20.2% cut in personnel spend as total employee headcount was reduced from 164 to 156. Marketing costs were 3.3% higher at €7.3m, but direct operating expenses were down 10.6% to €2.5m and indirect operating expenses were reduced by 15.2% to €2.6m.

Higher revenue and lower spending led to a 95.6% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBTIDA), which reached €8.9m in the quarter, up from €4.6m last year.

Zeal also noted €2.1m in amortisation and depreciation expenses, a 2.9% drop on Q1 2021, which resulted in a 187.6% jump in earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) to €6.8m.

After also taking into account €158,000 in financial costs and a €43,000 loss from associates, pre-tax profit was €6.7m. Zeal paid €1.6m in income tax, meaning it ended the quarter with a net profit of €5.0m, more than double the €2.48m posted last year.

“We have made a good start to 2022 and were able to increase revenue and profitability once again; this gives us momentum to invest in further growth this year,” Jonas Mattsson, chief financial officer of Zeal, said.

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INSPIRED LAUNCHES GOLDEN WINNER GRAND CHANCE™ IN THE UK MARKET

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Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems, and solutions, is excited to announce the launch of Golden Winner Grand Chance™, the latest addition to our popular Gold Winner™ franchise. Now available in the B3/LBO market with an upcoming launch in the Cat C market this December.
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TCSJOHNHUXLEY Acquires GPI Dice Business, Becomes Global Dice Industry Leader.

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TCSJOHNHUXLEY, the leading global supplier of world-class casino equipment and services, today announced the strategic acquisition of the dice manufacturing business from Gaming Partners International (GPI).

This landmark acquisition provides TCSJOHNHUXLEY with immediate ownership of GPI’s dice manufacturing capabilities, significantly expanding the company’s production footprint and product portfolio.

With this purchase, TCSJOHNHUXLEY is reinforcing its position as the definitive industry leader. The company will now offer three premier dice brands: TK, Paulson, and TCSJOHNHUXLEY. Crucially, operations will be maintained in both Mexico and Missouri, USA, providing customers with dual supply capabilities for enhanced supply chain resilience and flexibility across all global markets.

This acquisition is a strategic move that enhances TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s core offering, secures its dominance in the dice sector, and ensures the continued delivery of the highest quality and most secure gaming dice to casinos worldwide.

The combined capabilities solidify the company’s commitment to producing the highest standard of precision gaming dice. TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s own “Certified Perfects” Dice are globally acknowledged as the world-wide industry standard for casino gaming dice and are trusted globally for accuracy, quality, and security. Available for Craps, Sic Bo, and Pai Gow, the dice can be specified with razor edge or ball corner profiles, come in various sizes, and are manufactured with dots flush to the surface before being wrapped in the signature gold foil, with options for monogramming or serialization to a casino’s specifications, ensuring complete security.

Tristan Sjoberg, Executive Chairman of TCSJOHNHUXLEY, commented “The acquisition of the GPI dice business is a truly transformative step for TCSJOHNHUXLEY. By immediately securing the renowned TK and Paulson brands, we are fundamentally consolidating our position as the definitive global leader in casino dice manufacturing. Leveraging this increased scale and our dual production capabilities, we can provide customers with unmatched supply security and sustained access to the world’s most precise, trusted, and high-quality gaming dice.”

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Speedz Welcomes Nolimit City Portfolio

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Ganadu Gaming has announced the addition of sought-after Nolimit City titles to the stacked games lobby at Speedz online casino.

The operator welcomes selected Nolimit City titles as an essential part of the slots offering within newly-launched Speedz, stating that the portfolio represents some of the world’s most popular games, notable for their boundary-challenging storylines, innovative mechanics, stunning graphics and slick gameplay and a chance to win generous rewards (with a bit of luck!).

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Players around the globe have come to appreciate Nolimit City titles such as the phenomenal Fire in the Hole mining-themed series, the gritty urban flavour of the Punk series, including Punk Toilet, deranged adventures in Serial and Mental, and lighter fare like Walk of Shame and Tomb of Akhenaten. Nolimit City titles are instantly recognisable for their dark humour and amusing characters. 

These, and other exceptional online slot experiences, can be enjoyed on Speedz, with many of them available to try out for free in Demo Mode. Nolimit City’s attention to detail is the thread that connects them all, the hallmark of quality that keeps players coming back for more.

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Speedz is Ganadu Gaming’s second brand following the launch of Flamez in September 2025. As the name suggests, everything about Speedz is designed to match player expectations regarding their play experience. It’s easy to get started at Speedz, and every part of the user journey is met with rapid processes, from registration to deposits and withdrawals.

Sven de Waard, Head of Casino at Ganadu Gaming, is enthusiastic: “Speedz is all about user experience, and Nolimit City titles are the perfect vehicle to showcase performance excellence. Our players relish their creative takes on how a slot should look and feel, and this gaming provider is a must-have for any reputable online casino. We’ve got a full representation of their titles and we look forward to their new releases being added to our games lobby – something our players will have to look forward to with this partnership”.

Ganadu Gaming offers players peace of mind entertainment, with a licence from the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) and a reputable ISO 27001 certification. In Finland, Speedz is a Pay’n Play casino; players can use BankID for registration and verification, allowing them to start playing and withdrawing immediately. A variety of credit cards, e-Wallets and online banking options are available to players depending on their location.

Speedz and Flamez both offer a world-class gaming experience, and Ganadu Gaming has already hinted that another brand is in the pipeline for players to enjoy.

Please note: Selected games at Speedz are only available in certain regions due to regulatory requirements. Contact Affiliatez.com for more information.

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