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Golden Entertainment Reports 2021 Fourth Quarter Results

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Golden Entertainment Reports 2021 Fourth Quarter Results

 

Golden Entertainment, Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.

Blake Sartini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Golden Entertainment, commented, “Our strong fourth quarter results concluded a record year for Golden, as we successfully navigated challenges to our operations throughout 2021. The improved performance across our diverse operations drove our total annual revenue to over $1 billion for the first time in history with full year Adjusted EBITDA growing to $292 million, almost 60% higher than full year 2019. For 2022, we are focused on maximizing our operating performance and cash flow which will position the Company to refinance its existing indebtedness and accelerate returning capital to shareholders.”

Consolidated Results

The Company’s 2021 fourth quarter revenues of $282.0 million rose 37% from $205.6 million for the 2020 fourth quarter. Net income for the 2021 fourth quarter was $19.1 million, or $0.59 per fully diluted share, compared to a net loss of $18.5 million, or a loss of $0.66 per share, for the 2020 fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $67.8 million for the 2021 fourth quarter, a 72% increase from Adjusted EBITDA of $39.4 million for the 2020 fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 24% for the 2021 fourth quarter compared to 19% for the 2020 fourth quarter.

Full year 2021 revenues of $1.1 billion rose 58% from $694.2 million for the 2020 full year. Adjusted EBITDA of $291.7 million for the 2021 full year, represents a 165% increase compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $110.3 million for the 2020 full year. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 27% for the 2021 full year compared to 16% for the 2020 full year.

During the 2021 fourth quarter, the Company updated its segment reporting and now presents results of its operations through four reportable segments:

Nevada Casino Resorts: comprised of The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod, Aquarius Casino Resort and Edgewater Hotel & Casino Resort, as well as Colorado Belle Hotel & Casino Resort whose operations remain closed.

Nevada Locals Casinos: comprised of Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, Gold Town Casino, Lakeside Casino & RV Park and Pahrump Nugget Hotel Casino.

Maryland Casino Resort: comprised of the Rocky Gap Casino Resort.

Distributed Gaming: comprised of all of the Company’s distributed gaming operations in Nevada and Montana including its branded taverns in Nevada.

Nevada Casino Resorts

Revenues for Nevada Casino Resorts were $104.5 million for the 2021 fourth quarter compared to $64.5 million for the 2020 fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $36.6 million compared to $14.9 million for the 2020 fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 35% for the 2021 fourth quarter compared to 23% for the 2020 fourth quarter.

Full year 2021 revenues for Nevada Casino Resorts were $389.7 million compared to $250.6 million in 2020. Full year 2021 Adjusted EBITDA was $149.1 million compared to $57.5 million in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 38% in 2021 compared to 23% in 2020.

Nevada Locals Casinos

Revenues for Nevada Locals Casinos were $39.7 million for the 2021 fourth quarter compared to $33.1 million for the 2020 fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $18.8 million compared to $14.2 million for the 2020 fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 47% for the 2021 fourth compared to 43% for the 2020 fourth quarter.

Full year 2021 revenues for Nevada Locals Casinos were $159.9 million compared to $113.0 million in 2020. Full year 2021 Adjusted EBITDA was $80.0 million compared to $45.6 million in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 50% compared to 40% in 2020.

Maryland Casino Resort

Revenues for Maryland Casino Resort were $19.2 million for the 2021 fourth quarter compared to $15.0 million for the 2020 fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $5.9 million compared to $4.4 million for the 2020 fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 31% for the 2021 fourth quarter compared to 29% for the 2020 fourth quarter.

Full year 2021 revenues for Maryland Casino Resort were $78.2 million compared to $51.6 million in 2020. Full year 2021 Adjusted EBITDA was $26.7 million compared to $15.1 million in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 34% compared to 29% in 2020.

Distributed Gaming

Revenues for Distributed Gaming were $118.3 million for the 2021 fourth quarter compared to $93.0 million for the 2020 fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $20.3 million compared to $14.0 million for the 2020 fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 17% for the 2021 fourth quarter compared to 15% for the 2020 fourth quarter.

Full year 2021 revenues for Distributed Gaming were $467.6 million compared to $278.3 million in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA was $87.3 million compared to $27.0 million in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 19% in 2021 compared to 10% in 2020.

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CasinoWebScripts Hits Milestone with 200 Sweepstakes Casino Games for the US Market

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In an exciting development for sweepstakes operators across the US, CasinoWebScripts has announced a significant milestone: the release of more than 200 in-house developed sweepstakes casino games. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to innovation and its dedication to providing high-quality, engaging gaming experiences without the burden of monthly revenue sharing.

CasinoWebScripts’ unique approach allows operators to rent these state-of-the-art games for a fixed monthly fee, eliminating revenue share, GGR% fees, and usage limitations. This model ensures that operators can offer top-tier entertainment to their players while enjoying predictable, straightforward billing.

Further enhancing their sweepstakes software, CasinoWebScripts has introduced an array of features tailored specifically to the needs of the US market. Players can now earn free coins for various activities such as verifying their email, confirming their phone number, and inviting friends. Additionally, the introduction of a VIP program and a complex Affiliate Program brings more value to the player experience, with customizations that resonate with the US audience.

To ensure a seamless operation for its clients, CasinoWebScripts has also created strategic partnerships with prestigious third-party providers for essential services like KYC, credit card processing, and anti-fraud measures. These collaborations have resulted in a fully integrated solution that allows operators to run their business smoothly, without worrying about missing components.

Oscar Stevens, Product Manager at CasinoWebScripts, said: “Achieving this milestone reflects our team’s dedication and commitment to excellence and innovation. Our suite of over 200 sweepstakes games and the comprehensive features we’ve rolled out are designed to set our clients apart in the competitive US market. We are committed to providing solutions that are not only user-friendly but also ensure a secure and engaging gaming environment for players.”

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EveryMatrix live on DraftKings in the US with Supremeland Gaming

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EveryMatrix live on DraftKings in the US with Supremeland Gaming

 

EveryMatrix is live with Supremeland Gaming, Inc. on DraftKings, its first exclusive content aggregation partnership in US.

The partnership will see Supremeland Gaming, through its American-based game studio Powderkeg, develop exclusive content on EveryMatrix technology, while also enabling EveryMatrix to distribute its games and provide additional gamification features such as free spins and tournaments for the US market via its SlotMatrix aggregation platform.

Supremeland Gaming’s content, via SlotMatrix, is now available on DraftKings in New Jersey with further states pending.

EveryMatrix is the industry’s largest content aggregator and has secured commercial agreements with several tier-1 operators in the US through SlotMatrix including DraftKings with its in-house content live in New Jersey and Ontario.

It has more than 300 global customers with North American licences in Ontario, New Jersey, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

Erik Nyman, President, EveryMatrix Americas, said: “At the core of the EveryMatrix product strategy has been to deliver its world-leading casino productivity and aggregation platform to the US market.

“Today, we have enabled our first partner Supremeland Gaming to go live and our customers can facilitate bonus capabilities for third-party games which has been never seen in this market until now. Powderkeg develops high-quality games and we are confident players will enjoy them.”

Rickard Öhrn, CEO of Supremeland Gaming, said: “This major milestone represents the first step on an exciting journey we are undertaking to deliver mischievous, innovative, and really fun-to-play online games to a broader audience through our partnership with EveryMatrix.”

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INFRONT BETTOR EXPANDS NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RUSH STREET INTERACTIVE AGREEMENT

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Key Partnership Across RSI Brands BetRivers and RushBet Includes Access to Infront’s Official ITF Data and Streams from 2025.

Infront Bettor, Infront’s betting-focused division, has successfully secured a strategic partnership with Rush Street Interactive Inc NYSE RSI (“RSI”), one of the leading operators in the Americas and the online operator of BetRivers in North America and RushBet in Latin America.

The new agreement covers Infront’s extensive portfolio, including access to the official fast path data of all International Tennis Federation ITF events, exclusively distributed by Infront Bettor from 2025. Official feed data directly from the umpire’s chair will be made available for over 58,000 matches from the Men’s and Women’s World Tennis Tour, the Billie Jean King Cup, and the Davis Cup. The corresponding video streams will also be distributed for a large portion of these matches.

The deal also covers Infront’s wider streaming portfolio from more than 40 global rights holders across soccer, basketball, and ice hockey. This includes top European soccer competitions such as France’s Ligue 1 Uber Eats from the 2024/25 season and premium ice hockey tournaments such as the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship.

Diogo Almeida, Head of Sales, Infront Bettor said: “Our venture into the US betting landscape marks a significant milestone for the bold plans we have for Infront Bettor, and partnering with a key player, like RSI, in the industry is obviously the best way to significantly bolster our presence in this rapidly expanding market. It also ensures that fans have unmatched access to top-tier global sports events, which will be perfectly complemented with 24/7 betting opportunities through our partnership with the ITF.”

Richard Schwartz, CEO of Rush Street Interactive, said: “This partnership is a pivotal step for us in enhancing our offering to make sure we have premium and round-the-clock coverage for our customers. We are also very proud to continue to deliver the ITF to our bettors through next year, offering an enhanced tennis package that will see us consume more events than ever before. We know Infront has plans to offer a more immersive tennis betting experience, adding supplementary betting markets through collecting level 2 and level 3 data, and we look forward to seeing these come to life next year.”

For more information, visit infront.sport.

 

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