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Fallen starThe harder they come: Gaming affiliate behemoth Better Collective yesterday issued an after-hours profit warning, saying EBITDA for the year would come in 25% below previous forecasts at midpoint.
Throw your hands in the air, if youse a true player: But to further complicate the picture, Gentoo Media this morning sought to steady the nerves of investors in the sector with a trading update, saying Q3 revenue would come in on target at €30.4m with EBITDA margins steady at 46-48%.
Keep the faith: Better Collective blamed the downturn on lower revenues from the US and what it said was a “continued slowdown” in the Brazilian market. But, it remained “confident” in the long-term prospects for both markets. Right sizing: The company said the cost-saving program comes in the wake of recent major acquisitions and “market conditions.” Sources suggested a widespread redundancy program would be central to the effort to achieve the hoped for annualized savings.
Roll up, roll up: Among Better Collective’s headline acquisitions are the $240m deal for Action Network in May 2021, the €105m laid out for Futbin in April 2022 and the acquisition of Playmaker Capital for €176m in November 2023.
By the numbers: Revenue for the year is now expected to come in 11% down at €355m-€375m, down from €395m-€425m. EBITDA before special items is forecast at €100m-€110m vs. the previous target of €130m-€140m.
Whispers in the powder room: In Q2, Better Collective had indicated issues with the North American business, with organic revenue down 18% YoY. Søgaard said on the call that the US was “volatile” and was a “different animal compared to what we're used to given the fewer market participants.” Join 100s of operators automating their trading with OpticOdds. Real-time data. Proven trading tools. Built by experts. Increase your GGR in just one month. Join top operators at www.opticodds.com. +MorePrizePicks is set to launch its P2P fantasy sports contest Arena in Delaware and Missouri after receiving licenses to operate in both jurisdictions. Betting exchange Sporttrade has gone live in its fifth state, Virginia. This follows a launch in Arizona in September. It is also available in New Jersey, Iowa and Colorado. What we’re reading: The EKG newsletter runs through DraftKings’ deal for Dijon Systems’ golf pricing unit and likes what it sees, “given the math” of what the acquisition could do to the operator’s accretive hold. Read acrossIsle of scam: A UN report into organized crime firmly placed the spotlight on various entities domiciled and operating out of the Isle of Man, including King Gaming, and once again looked at the role played by TGP Europe as a white-label provider to Asian-facing bookies with murky backgrounds. See Compliance+More from Thursday. Counterpunch: Meanwhile, Tuesday’s edition reported on the imminent plans by the new sweepstakes trade body, the Social and Promotional Gaming Association, to put together a self-regulatory Code of Conduct. It’s a mystery: In The Token Word this week, the blockchain company accused by the Dutch gambling regulator of being the owner of BC.Game doesn’t deny it is the owner of the site, but did say it only learned of the regulatory fine through the media. +More careersThe big move: James Prosser has been hired as affiliate provider Checkd Media’s first-ever growth director. He was previously at fellow affiliate and publisher business Spotlight Media.
Lottery provider Scientific Games has appointed Matt Lynch as the company’s new president for digital operations. He replaces Sreve Beason who has moved to the position of chief innovation officer. Racecourse Media Group has appointed Nick Mills as CEO to succeed Martin Stevenson. He takes up the reins on November 4. Mills was previously COO at RMG.
Hanging on the telephoneCall me anything you like but just call: Asked by analysts whether Boyd Gaming was open to further M&A opportunities, CEO Keith Smith said that while the company had “a lot going on” it was always looking to potential expansion opportunities.
To build a home: Smith was speaking after the Las Vegas Downtown & locals and regional casino operator produced well-received numbers, with revenue up 6% to $961m and adj. EBITDA rising 5% to $337m.
Smith also extolled the value of Boyd’s online partnership with FanDuel and specifically the value of its 5% equity stake in the business.
Small is beautiful: He also spoke about the “small” acquisition of Resorts World’s digital business in New Jersey, saying it complements its strategy of building a regional iCasino business.
A rose by any other nameHistory making: Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen hailed the “exciting” soft opening of The Rose in Dumfries, Virginia, which took place this week, and promised the company would have a total of 5,000 HRMs operable in the state by the end of next year.
Qualifying statement: The HRM business is “inextricably tied” to Churchill Downs’ ownership of the Colonial Downs Racetrack. Carstanjen added that, to cement its positioning, Churchill Downs is introducing a significant Kentucky Derby qualifying race, a first in the history of racing in Virginia.
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Kindred: In its swansong earnings announcement since being swallowed up by FDJ, Kindred said Q3 revenue rose 4% to £295m while underlying EBITDA soared by 49% to £63.4m.
Svenska Spel: The ex-monopoly operator said net revenue fell 9% to SEK1.78bn ($168m), a decline that was blamed on the Casino Cosmopol operation, which only had one outlet open during the quarter vs. three this time last year.
ATG: The Swedish horseracing and betting monopoly operator saw revenues fall 5% to SEK1.29bn ($122m) in Q3, saying it suffered from the increase in the country’s gaming taxes. Zeal Network: The German-facing lottery reseller said revenue and EBITDA had “significantly increased” in the first nine months of the year due to good jackpots at the start of 2024, successful customer acquisition and a higher gross margin.
Smarkets: The FY23 accounts for the UK-based betting exchange and sportsbook challenger brand showed revenue rising 16% to £21m, despite average monthly active users falling by almost a quarter. The company produced a £32m profit vs. a loss of £17m in 2022.
Betmakers Technology: The Australian-based horseracing betting tech provider said Q1 adj. EBITDA loss came in at A$1.2m ($795k), down QoQ from A$3.2m. Venture capital firm Yolo Investments manages in excess of €500m in capital across 100 exciting fintech, gaming and blockchain companies. The Yolo Investments' Gaming fund, regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission, has taken positions in fast-growth suppliers and operators, including Dabble and Enteractive. Yolo Investments (yolo.io) wants to hear from readers of this newsletter. Get in touch with your pitch, or for a chat about innovative products which can plug into our investment ecosystem. Earnings calendar
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