Worldwide request propels Gaming Realms to a record 25.6% increase in income for 2023.
Gaming Realms credits its remarkable performance in 2023 to the rising demand for its gaming offerings in global markets. Income rose considerably by 25.6% to £23.42 million (€27.4 million/$29.4 million).
Gaming Realms’ 2023 income expanded 25.6% year-over-year, surpassing the £18.65 million attained in 2022. This figure outstripped the company’s objective of £23 million, which was projected in an early February trading update.
Licensing income from content distribution arrangements climbed by 33.3% to £19.92 million, counterbalancing a 5% reduction in social publishing income to £3.5 million.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) expanded by 29% from £7.8 million in 2022 to £10.06 million. This incorporates £2.89 million in head office expenses, and excludes £2.4 million in share-based payments and associated costs.
EBITDA, excluding £0.632 million in share-based payments and related expenses and £0.194 million in adjustments, was £9.24 million. This signifies a 24% year-over-year increase from the £7.45 million EBITDA in 2022.
In terms of EBITDA, Gaming Realms’ licensing enterprise generated £11.3 million in income, while its social publishing division amassed £0.8 million. The company declared that these outcomes demonstrate its successful implementation of its strategy to attain sustainable growth.
Before-tax earnings nearly doubled, reaching £5.17 million in 2023, a 46.9% rise from £3.52 million in 2022. The firm also witnessed a substantial increase in its year-end cash balance, reaching £7.5 million, a 158% growth.
Gaming Realms’ chief executive, Mark Segal, stated that the company’s achievement in 2023 was largely attributed to its Slingo product, which blends slots and bingo.
“I am pleased to report another record year for Gaming Realms,” Segal said. “We now have our games authorized in 20 regulated markets, launched with 44 partners in a year, and have 75 live games, showcasing the scale of our content licensing business.”
New partnerships and global expansion drove the financial success.
Gaming Realms added 10 games to its collection of proprietary games on its remote gaming servers in 2023, bringing the total to 75. The company also received iGaming supplier licenses in West Virginia, Sweden, and Greece.
The company also debuted in the regulated Portuguese market. Gaming Realms stated that the new licenses demonstrate its ongoing commitment to strengthening its “distribution and market diversification.”
Gaming Realms launched its Slingo Originals content with 44 new partners, including giants like Bet365 and Penn Entertainment, as well as the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.
Growth in European and North American markets
Gaming Realms stated that 2023 was a year in which the company “strengthened” its position in the North American market.
The firms regional content licensing income rose by 26% to £8.1 million in 2023, building on a base of £6.4 million in 2022. The organization has partnered with Penn Entertainment in five markets and Caesars Entertainment in four areas.
The firm noted that its tailored games in North America were another driver of its success there, with its Slingo Red Wings game assisting BetMGM in attracting and retaining players through promotions with the National Hockey League (NHL) team, the Detroit Red Wings.
In Europe, Gaming Realms’ income increased by 33% from £7.9 million in 2022 to £10.5 million. The company attributed this to its growth in key European markets such as the UK, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands. The organization also promised to further launch with new partners in these nations.
Gaming Realms has obtained a supplier license in Greece and is expected to launch with its first partner in the region soon.
Income growth offset increased costs
Gaming Realms’ income growth surpassed a quarter to mitigate its increased expenses.
The company’s marketing expenses more than doubled from £38,000 in 2022 to £95,000, while operating expenses grew by 33.3% from £2.58 million to £3.44 million.
While the cost of stock options and related expenses fell from £150,000 to £103,000, administrative expenses increased by 13.9% from £4.18 million in 2022 to £4.76 million.
However, with adjusted EBITDA exceeding £10 million in 2023, Gaming Realms reflected its £0.
During the year 2019, 3M’s modified earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) deficit emphasized the considerable strides the firm has taken over the last five years. Licensing income has been a key factor in this success, expanding at a consistent annual growth rate of 48%.
In the initial three months of 2024, Gaming Realms has signed numerous licensing accords. These include a collaboration with Tetris and a joint venture with Relax Gaming to create Money Train. The firm has also forged partnerships with 14 new operators, including Livescore and DAZN in the United Kingdom, and Entain in Spain. Gaming Realms has also made its debut in Ontario with market leader Bet365. The company has also introduced three new Slingo games, while signing a distribution agreement with Playtech to aid in launching in new markets. Gaming Realms characterized its beginning to 2024 as “encouraging,” with revenue meeting anticipated levels. This is attributed to its core licensing business expanding by 20% year-over-year in the first two months of the year.
Segal added, “With this positive trend, we are enthusiastic about continuing to release more games, securing new partnership contracts, and further extending our global presence with planned launches in West Virginia and Greece.”
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