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Kambi Group plc Publishes Q4 Report 2023 and Provides Guidance on Revenue for the Full Year 2024
“I am pleased with the strategic progress we made throughout 2023 as we continue to build a strong foundation for growth over the coming years,” the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer for Kambi Group plc, Kristian Nylen, said.
Financial summary:
- Revenue amounted to €44.3 (Q4 2022: 57.8) million for the fourth quarter of 2023 and €173.3 (2022: 166) million for the period January to December of 2023
- Operating profit (EBIT excluding Items affecting comparability) for the fourth quarter of 2023 was €7.2 (18.7) million at a margin of 16.1% (32.3%) and €20.0 (34.8) million at a margin of 11.5% (20.9%) for the period January to December of 2023
- EBITA (acq)* for the fourth quarter of 2023 was €8.5 (20.5) million at a margin of 19.2% (35.4%) and €25.2 (37.6) million at a margin of 14.6% (22.7%) for the period January to December of 2023
- Cash flow (excluding working capital and M&A) amounted to €5.5 (17.9) million for the fourth quarter of 2023 and €15.0 (25.2) million for the period January to December of 2023
- Earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2023 were €0.182 (0.491) and €0.488 (0.861) for the period January to December of 2023
- Kambi Group plc has decided to communicate revenue guidance for 2024. Kambi Group plc estimates revenue for the full year to be €170 to €180 million
- Kambi Group plc announced a share repurchase programme running from December 5, 2023, to May 21, 2024, up to a total of €2.8 million
- The 2024 AGM will be held on May 21, 2024. The board proposes that no dividend is paid out
*EBITA (acq) = Earnings before interest, taxation and amortisation on acquired intangible assets
Key highlights:
- Underlying turnover growth of 6% when excluding the impact from Penn Entertainment’s (Penn) online migration
- Excluding the termination fee recorded in Q4 2022, revenue of €44.3 million represented a 2% decrease for the quarter and full year 2023 revenue of €173.3 million was a 13% increase against tough comparatives including the World Cup in Q4 2022 and the Penn online migration
- Entered into long-term sportsbook platform agreements with Svenska Spel and LiveScore Group to power their respective brands. These partnerships leverage established customer bases and revenue streams with meaningful financial impact anticipated from H2 2024
- Secured two additional European sportsbook partnerships including a long-term deal with fast-growing Dutch online casino operator 711 and a multi-channel partnership with Bingoal to provide superior sports betting technology in Belgium and the Netherlands
- In November, Kambi Group plc co-founder and member of the board Anders Strom became Chair of the Board, succeeding Lars Stugemo
- In January, Kambi Group plc’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Kristian Nylen notified the board of his intention to step down from his current position upon the appointment of a successor
Revenue guidance for 2024:
Kambi Group plc today provides 2024 full year revenue guidance of €170 to €180 million. This full-year guidance is provided strictly on a one-off basis and Kambi Group plc does not intend to provide annual guidance for coming years.
Chief Executive Officer comment:
“The final quarter of 2023 saw Kambi Group plc conclude a year of strong strategic progress whilst navigating what remains a complex and challenging sports betting landscape. Revenue of €44.3 million in Q4 reflected a 2% year-on-year decline excluding the one-off termination fee from Penn recorded in Q4 2022, largely due to the loss of Penn’s online revenue. On a full-year basis, revenue increased 13% to €173.3 million when excluding the termination fee.
“As I look back on the year, I have two overriding takeaways, the first being I’m not satisfied with our financial performance. This performance was impacted by lower than anticipated revenue from Shape Games, smaller than expected revenue contributions from two of our largest partners and Bally’s more measured approach to marketing its sportsbook thus far. My second reflection is we made good progress in building the foundations that will ultimately lead to a much-improved financial performance in the future, giving me confidence we’re on the right path for the long-term.
“These foundations include the numerous partner signings and renewals made last year, headlined by the partnerships with Bally’s Corporation, LiveScore Group and Svenska Spel, which we expect to deliver a meaningful revenue contribution from H2 2024. We also continue to work on our modularisation capability and believe with Abios, Shape Games and now Tzeract, the positive commercial conversations we’re having with regards our strong product portfolio will increasingly bear fruit during the year ahead.
“On Shape Games, we recently took the decision to integrate it further into the business to make the most of the opportunities we see in combining the strengths of the Kambi Group plc and Shape Games UX teams. Meanwhile, another important element to financial performance is tight cost control, so it is pleasing today we can communicate a limited year-on-year cost increase for 2024. These are just some of the actions we have taken to put us in a stronger position moving forward.
“Having said that, it is important to note that challenges do continue to exist, including a slower roll-out of newly regulated sports betting markets. The outlook in certain markets has not been as promising as previously anticipated, particularly in California where 2028 now appears to be a more realistic timeline for regulation. In Brazil, we welcome the long-awaited regulation of the country’s sports betting market but are also mindful that the transition to a fully-licensed framework is unlikely before Q3 2024 and that new operators will face tough competition entering what is already a mature grey market with established sports betting brands.
“Meanwhile, in January, I communicated to the market of my intention to step down as Chief Executive Officer in 2024 and a search to find my successor is now underway. I want to emphasise that our long-term strategic direction remains unchanged and I am pleased with the milestones we achieved as a business throughout 2023. While there has indeed been a slowdown in regulatory-driven opportunities, we remain very positive about the long-term trajectory of Kambi Group plc. Our resilience, strategic progress and commitment to product excellence have set us up well for the future and, as we move forward, we do so with great optimism for the journey ahead.”
Update from the Chair:
Anders Strom, who was appointed Chair of the Board in November of 2023, provides the following update on appointing a successor to Kristian Nylen:
“Following the announcement regarding our Chief Executive Officer in January of 2024, the board of Kambi Group plc has initiated the process of seeking a successor. The search is progressing according to plan, with the aim to finalise an appointment prior to the summer period. In the meantime, the company’s progress towards its long-term strategic objectives remains uninterrupted.”
You are invited to participate in a web presentation at 10.45 CET with Kambi Group plc’s Chief Executive Officer, Kristian Nylen, and Chief Financial Officer, David Kenyon. The presentation will be held in English and can be accessed using the link below. After the presentation there will be the opportunity to ask questions.
Please see details in the link below:
https:// FinancialHearings. com/event/46435
Link to the webcast:
https:// IR.FinancialHearings. com/Kambi-Group-q4-report-2023
Dial-in number to the teleconference will be received by registering on the link below. After the registration you will be provided phone numbers and a conference ID to access the conference: https:// Conference.FinancialHearings. com/teleconference/?id=50046435.
Link to report page: https:// www. Kambi. com/investors/financial-reports-and-presentations/
- Vixio forecasts that regulated online GGR in North and Latin America will grow at a compound annual rate of 3 percent from US$22.3bn in 2023 to US$56.3bn by 2028, drawing level with regulated European market.
Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, ahead of SBC Americas forecasts that the regulated online gambling market in the Americas to be worth US$32.5bn by 2026, compared to US$15.6bn in 2022, more than doubling in size in a period of four years. This growth rate is more than double the equivalent in Europe, with the European regulated online gambling market projected to be worth €37.3bn in 2026, up from just under €30bn in 2022.
By 2028, regulated online gambling markets in the U.S., Canada and Latin American countries are expected to generate US$56.3bn, drawing level with Europe or potentially surpassing it depending on currency fluctuations.
“Prior to 2018, the regulated online gambling market was highly euro-centric but legalization of sports betting and iGaming in various U.S. states as well as the major markets of Ontario and Brazil has coincided with stricter regulations in European countries that has restricted growth in a number of cases,” said James Kilsby, Chief Analyst, Vixio.
Vixio will be showcasing its data forecasting and regulatory intelligence solutions in more detail at the SBC Summit Americas 2026 at stand B175, with additional information in its Latin America Online Outlook report, available at vixio.com/research/latin-america-outlook-2025.
Vixio forecasts that regulated online GGR in North and Latin America will grow at a compound annual rate of 20.3 percent from US$22.3bn in 2023 to US$56.3bn by 2028, drawing level with regulated European market.
Providing further insight into one of the most closely watched online gambling markets globally, Kilsby, Vixio’s award-winning analyst, will be speaking during a panel session titled “Brazil 2025: A Surge in Licensing and Lessons So Far.” James was recently recognized as a Silver Stevie® Award Winner for Thought Leader of the Year in the 2025 American Business Awards®. The panel will take place on Wednesday, May 14, at 11 a.m. in conference room four.
In addition, Vixio has been shortlisted for Compliance Solution of the Year at the 2025 SBC Awards, which will be announced on the second day of the conference.
Visit us at stand B175 at SBC Summit Americas to learn more about how Vixio can help your business navigate the regulatory challenges of the gaming industry.
For more information, or to book a meeting with a Vixio representative at SBC Americas, visit vixio.com.
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Drafting opens from today through Monday, May 26th, giving players the chance to compete for cash rewards
ACR Poker is bringing back its fan-favorite Fantasy Poker League promotion this month, offering players the chance to cash-in on Vegas’ biggest summer series without playing a single hand.
Building on the success of 2024’s inaugural Vegas edition, where over 700 teams were created, the Fantasy Poker League: Vegas 2025 gives fans and players worldwide a unique opportunity to engage with the action by drafting their ultimate lineup of poker pros and competing for cash prizes, glory and bragging rights.
“Fantasy sports are wildly popular, and after last year’s epic Vegas edition, bringing the Fantasy Poker League back was a no-brainer,” said 2003 WSOP Main Event champion and ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “Whether you’re railing your favorite pros or competing with friends, it’s the best way to stay connected to all the hot poker action in Vegas this summer.”
The drafting period for the Fantasy Poker League kicks off today and runs until Monday, May 26th (12pm ET). From Tuesday, May 27th through Wednesday, July 16th, participants will earn points every time their drafted players cash in live poker events during Sin City’s hottest summer series.
Here’s how the 2025 Fantasy Poker League works:
- Draft your fantasy squad(s) (between 4 to 8 players), staying within the $300 salary cap (May 12th–26th)
- Choose between three fantasy league buy-in options: $20, $100, and $500 (May 12th–26th)
- Check the leaderboard daily to see how your selected team(s) are performing against the competition (May 27th–July 16th)
In addition to the Public League, ACR Poker is enhancing this year’s Vegas edition with the introduction of Private Leagues. Players now have the ability to design their own custom league experience with friends and choose their own buy-ins, salary caps, and participation limits to create the perfect competition.
Moneymaker also noted that participants can easily register and assemble their dream poker team(s) by visiting the My Account page – Rewards tab in the ACR Poker client. Plus, they can enter as many teams as they like.
Alongside the Fantasy Poker League, players looking for more poker action this May can jump into ACR Poker’s largest Online Super Series XL, guaranteeing over $50 Million. Plus, the ‘Moneymaker May-Hem’ offers players a chance to join Chris Moneymaker in Las Vegas for the $10K Main Event when they play in any $109 Sunday Moneymaker Tournament this month.
To learn more about the Fantasy Poker League: Vegas, visit ACRPoker.eu.
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Rapid growth in sports traffic and 400+ participating teams – the Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 results.
The Golden Boomerang Awards 2025, a global affiliate traffic tournament hosted by Boomerang Partners, has officially concluded after three thrilling months of intense competition. From February 3 to May 11, the tournament brought hundreds of affiliate teams across two dynamic leaderboards: Sports betting and Casino.
Boomerang shared some impressive numbers and results from the tournament:
- Over 400 affiliate teams from around the world participated (last year, 226)
- The share of sports traffic to the Boomerang portfolio brands increased by 39% during the competition;
- Sports traffic attracted to the active segment during the competition remained at 86%;
- The top sports event during the contest period was the Champions League semi-final match between Barcelona and Inter;
- During the same period, the top game on the casino leaderboard was the Sugar Rush 1000
In addition to awards in 11 categories (these will be awarded to the winners in May at a special ceremony), Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 participants competed for exclusive prizes in monthly drawings. There were a total of four such drawings:
- Month 1 winner — RevPanda. They attended AC Milan vs Inter.
- Month 2 winner — HighRoller Gaming. The prize was a trip to F1.
- Month 3 winner — Boring Seo. The Boomerang Partners team will fulfil their wish.
Boomerang also held a special competition as part of GBA 2025. It was timed to coincide with the Champions League semi-finals. The winner was team FUMMA, which will receive the coveted ‘Home Stadium Fan’ VIP experience.
With the competition closed, the Top 30 affiliate teams are receiving official invitations to an exclusive award ceremony and networking event at the legendary San Siro Stadium in Milan. As the Official Regional Betting Partner of AC Milan, Boomerang Partners is proud to host the winners in true Italian style — with a show-stopping evening that combines recognition, entertainment, and football heritage. At the center of the celebration will be Andrea Pirlo, football icon and AC Milan legend, who will personally present the award nominations to the top-performing teams.
More details about the final event and winners will follow soon.
About Boomerang
Boomerang Partners is a rapidly growing global brand offering a wide range of services. Boomerang is the Official Regional Betting Partner of AC Milan and collaborates with women’s football star and influencer Alisha Lehmann. In 2024, it launched the inaugural Golden Boomerang Awards 2024, the first annual global affiliate tournament. Boomerang Partners’ betting segment surged 5x, and gambling — 2x in 2024. Its affiliate program demonstrated a 120% increase in partners, and the number of sports betting offers surged more than 6 times. Six new products were launched by Boomerang in 2024, which contributed to an almost 1.5-fold increase in product users.
Boomerang’s portfolio contains 15+ gambling brands, including sportsbooks. They cover over 35 GEOs and offer a wide range of betting options with favorable odds. These products provide personalized bonuses and 24/7 multilingual support.
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