(Alliance News) - Gamesys Group PLC on Wednesday reported double-digit gaming revenue growth in the third quarter of its current financial year, but said earnings took a hit from new UK gaming regulation.
The online bingo and casino games operator said gaming revenue in the three months to the end of September rose 23% year-on-year, mainly as a consequence of "high" organic growth in markets outside the UK.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, however, decreased by 8% year-on-year, hurt by higher UK gaming taxes introduced in the period. Adjusted net income decreased by 20%, reflecting the reduction in Ebitda.
Average active customers per month grew to 248,945 in the twelve months to the end of September, the company noted, representing an increase of 7% year-on-year.
Meanwhile, average real money gaming revenue per month grew to GBP27.5 million, an increase of 13% year-on-year. Monthly real money gaming revenue per average active customer of GBP110 was 6% higher year-on-year
"The third quarter has seen excellent growth across the acquired Gamesys brands, an outstanding performance at Vera&John and a return to growth at Jackpotjoy UK which helps underpin our confidence in the outlook," said Chief Executive Lee Fenton.
Gamesys shares were trading 5.0% lower in London on Wednesday at 670.00 pence each.
By Evelina Grecenko; evelinagrecenko@alliancenews.com
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