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Hacksaw Gaming Advances to West Virginia with BetMGM Partnership

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Before the turn of the last year, Hacksaw Gaming took its long-standing relationship with BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, to new heights as the pair celebrated their successful debut in West Virginia. The entry followed closely on the heels of Hacksaw games becoming available on BetMGM’s Ontario site in May, which signified their first stop on the North American front. As Hacksaw gains momentum with licensing, so has the impact of its game portfolio. The studio plans to deepen its roots in America alongside BetMGM by widening its base to New Jersey in the coming months.

BetMGM stands prominently among the top 3 uncontested sportsbooks in the state of West Virginia. With slots constituting the majority of the game selection on the BetMGM West Virginia casino app, the addition of Hacksaw’s captivating themes and gameplay elements offers West Virginians a compelling gaming escapade to remember. The first batch of games included chart-toppers Joker Bombs and Outlaws Inc., serving as an exclusive sneak-peak into the diverse offerings of Hacksaw Gaming. The games were featured and positioned in lucrative spots on the online casino site to amplify the impact of the launch. More Hacksaw titles have been introduced on the site since, captivating players within a community expected to grow exponentially.

Reflecting on the journey, Marcus Cordes, CEO of Hacksaw Gaming, expressed, “Joining BetMGM on the mission to put Hacksaw Gaming on the map has been an exhilarating experience. We are making excellent progress.”

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Octoplay Launches Jackpot Blitz with BetMGM in Ontario, Accelerating North American Expansion

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Octoplay continues its expansion in North America by launching Jackpot Blitz with BetMGM in Ontario, building on the company’s continental growth strategy following its Michigan provisional license approval.

This strategic launch builds on the growing momentum with BetMGM, marking a significant milestone in Octoplay’s North American expansion, introducing the bespoke opt-in jackpot solution built in collaboration with BetMGM. The decision to expand the partnership with BetMGM demonstrates the strong relationship between the companies and sets a strong foundation for Octoplay’s continued growth across North America.

The Ontario launch builds on Octoplay’s rapid market entries over recent months, including Microgame’s network of 50 operators in Italy, Slovakia’s leading operator Niké, and Sweden’s state-owned Svenska Spel Sport&Casino. With active licenses in the UK, Sweden, Malta, Greece, Romania, Slovakia, Italy, and Belgium, Octoplay continues its accelerated expansion across both European and North American markets.

Jackpot Blitz has achieved a remarkable 88% player opt-in rate since launch. This performance, combined with BetMGM’s extensive player base, sets a strong foundation for Octoplay’s North American growth as the company prepares for launches in Michigan and additional US states in 2025.

“The launch of Jackpot Blitz with BetMGM in Ontario accelerates our North American expansion plans,” says Carl Ejlertsson, CEO at Octoplay. “Our strong partnership with BetMGM has enabled us to bring this innovative product to their Ontario players. With our proven track record of collaboration with top tier gaming operators like BetMGM, we’re ideally positioned to drive significant growth together in regulated markets across North America.”

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Oliver Bartlett, VP of Gaming Product & Content at BetMGM, said: “Ontario is a key iGaming market for BetMGM, and adding Jackpot Blitz strengthens our vast collection of games. Octoplay is part of our strategy to collaborate with top-tier partners to bring the best content to our players.”

As Octoplay prepares for its Michigan launch in 2025, followed by entries into additional US states, this expansion with BetMGM represents another milestone in the company’s accelerated growth. The partnership reinforces Octoplay’s momentum as the company continues its rapid advancement in North America.

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BetMGM 1Q 2025 Business Update

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Strong start to 2025 affirms strategic approach and confidence of positive EBITDA in 2025

BetMGM LLC , one of the leading sports betting and iGaming operators across North America, jointly owned by Entain plc and MGM Resorts International, is providing an update on its 1Q 2025 performance.

  • BetMGM’s strong momentum from 2H 2024 continued during 1Q 2025, driven by its leading iGaming offering and strengthened sports product, and refined approach to player management
  • 1Q Net Revenue up +34% YoY with strong growth across both iGaming (+27%) and Online Sports (+68%)
  • Positive 1Q EBITDA and underlying trends reaffirm confidence that FY 2025 will be EBITDA positive1

Adam Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer of BetMGM, commented:

“2025 is off to an encouraging start for BetMGM as we execute our revised strategic plan. The momentum we built in the second half of 2024 continued into the first quarter as we implement our powerful iGaming strategy, enabling us to grow faster than the market and at scale. In Online Sports, we are elevating our brand and delivering improved performance, even in the face of unfavorable sports outcomes during key moments in the quarter. As we approach May, we remain confident in achieving full year positive EBITDA in 2025, supported by solid underlying activity trends and our successful delivery of positive EBITDA in the first quarter.”

1Q 2025 Key Financial Highlights

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1Q 2025 BetMGM Financial Summary1,2,3
Three months ended
March 31
$ millions, unless otherwise noted 2025 2024 YoY Change
Net Revenue
iGaming $443 $348 +27%
Online Sports $194 $116 +68%
Handle $4,088 $3,174 +29%
GGR Hold % 8.2% 8.7% (50)bps
NGR Hold % 4.8% 3.6% +110bps
Retail / Other $20 $26 (22)%
Total Net Revenue $657 $489 +34%
Contribution $116 ($38) +$153
EBITDA $22 ($132) +$154
Average Monthly Actives (thousands)4 1,067 1,009 +6%

Financial Highlights

  • 1Q Net Revenue of $657 million, up +34% YoY, continuing acceleration with strong underlying player engagement metrics
    • iGaming Net Revenue up +27% YoY driven by leading iGaming offering
    • Online Sports Net Revenue up +68% YoY demonstrating strengthened product offering, expansion of NGR margin, and enhanced player engagement
      • Handle up +29% YoY5
      • NGR margin improvement of +110 bps YoY
    • Average Monthly Actives up +6% YoY, reflecting significant growth in iGaming players, partially offset by improved OSB approach to player segmentation and management
  • 1Q EBITDA of $22 million (up $154 million YoY), with iGaming Contribution of $133 million and positive Contribution from Online Sports
    • 1Q EBITDA benefited from one-time accounting items offset by the impact of customer friendly sports results
  • Continued stabilization of GGR market share in active markets with iGaming (22%) and Online Sports (8%), further cementing BetMGM’s podium position in the market6,7
  • $150 million revolving credit facility remains undrawn

Operational highlights

  • Market leading iGaming offering
    • 1Q Average Monthly Actives up +43% reflecting our leading iGaming offering and focused marketing investment
    • Active Player Days up +39% YoY driven by unique and exclusive content across both real-money and free-to-play engagement games8
    • Improved cross-sell engagement with +13 ppt YoY increase in percent of Online Sports players playing iGaming9
  • Strengthened Online Sports product coupled with focus on premium mass players and improved engagement
    • Broader market range, improved pricing and enhanced parlay offering contributed to strong gains in player economics and activity metrics
      • Growth of +4.8 ppt in parlay bet mix (inclusive of SGPs)10
      • Bets per Active increased +28% YoY11
  • Refined approach to player retention with improved segmentation and promotional strategy
  • Handle per Active up +37% YoY12
  • Active Player Days up +20% YoY

Outlook

  • BetMGM’s year-to-date performance provides increased confidence in exceeding guidance, however we remain mindful it is still relatively early in the year. As such, we reaffirm our expectations for FY 2025 to be EBITDA positive, and Net Revenue guidance of $2.4 billion to $2.5 billion
    • Reiterated expectations of Online Sports to be Contribution positive for FY 2025
  • Reaffirmed confidence in BetMGM’s pathway to $500 million EBITDA in the coming years

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BetMGM Poker Championship Returns to ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas June 30 – July 4

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BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced the BetMGM Poker Championship returns to ARIA in Las Vegas Monday, June 30 to Friday, July 4, highlighting the ARIA Poker Classic Summer Series. The no-limit hold ‘em tournament has a $3,500 buy-in and offers participants a $3 million guaranteed prize pool. For the fourth consecutive year, the BetMGM Poker Championship will begin in ARIA’s Poker Room and conclude with a live-streamed Final Table at the PokerGO Studio. The ARIA Poker Classic runs May 29 through July 13 with the full schedule available at ARIA Poker on X.

“BetMGM’s relationship with MGM Resorts is our differentiator and the BetMGM Poker Championship presents a unique opportunity to connect our online players with one of the premier properties and events that Las Vegas has to offer. We are preparing to use our brand ambassadors – Darren Elias and Abby Merk – as well as our media partners, to engage with the poker community in new ways throughout the summer,” said Angus Nisbet, VP of Gaming at BetMGM.

Online qualifiers for the BetMGM Poker Championship run at 9:15 p.m. EST every Thursday and Sunday through Sunday, June 22. More than 100 players from BetMGM Poker markets including New Jersey, Michan, Pennsylvania, and Ontario (Canada) will win BetMGM Poker Championship packages that include a $3,500 Championship entry, a five-night stay at ARIA, travel credit, and a BetMGM swag bag. A full online qualifier schedule is available at BetMGMPoker.com.

Ryan Kirk, ARIA’s Director of Poker Operations, said: “ARIA has long been recognized as the epicenter of poker in Las Vegas and we’re proud, once again, to host the BetMGM Poker Championship during our ARIA Poker Classic. This event continues to raise the bar, bringing together the prestige of our world-class poker room with BetMGM’s innovative online platform. We look forward to welcoming players from across North America to experience the energy, excitement and hospitality that ARIA delivers.”

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