Better Collective A/S maintains confidence in achieving its upgraded full-year financial objectives, despite reporting flat EBITDA results during Q2 trading. Publishing its Interim H1 2024 accounts, the Stockholm and Copenhagen joint-listed iGaming media group’s year-to-date revenues stand at €194m, up 17% on 2023 YTD comparatives of €166m. Revenue growth was maintained by Better Collective, generating a 27% increase in Q2 …
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Better Collective: Getting the most out of EURO 2024
Esben Skou Vinther, VP of Europe Better Collective, spoke to Insider Sport about the importance of the upcoming EURO 2024 tournament and how operators can maximise its potential for higher profits and true fan engagement. Insider Sport: The Euros are getting closer – what’s forefront in your mind right now in terms of preparations for the tournament? Is everything in …
Read More »Better Collective diversifies media strategy for restless summer
Better Collective’s leadership announced that the Playmaker Capital integration is going as planned from Q1 onwards, and once those assets are fully integrated, Better Collective (BC) is assured of taking position as outright media leader for South American gambling audiences. According to company CEO Jesper Søgaard, the Playmaker acquisition has already provided “great opportunities” for revenue growth just three months …
Read More »Better Collective Q1 stresses importance of completing US revshare transition
Better Collective A/S has reaffirmed its position as global gaming’s most valuable media firm following a positive opening to 2024 trading. In Q1 2024, the joint-listed media firm in Stockholm and Copenhagen achieved €95m in revenue, an 8% increase from Q1 2023’s €88m. Like-for-like recurring revenues reached €53m, making up 57% of group revenues. This is a 14% increase from …
Read More »Better Collective triggers UK power play acquiring AceOdds for €42m
Better Collective A/S will significantly expand its presence in UK betting, having agreed terms to acquire AceOdds Media and all related assets. Closing trading on 16 May, Better Collective declared to markets that it had acquired AceOdds for a total consideration of €42m, “expanding its foothold in the UK”. As reported, the €42m deal implies a 4x valuation on AceOdds’ …
Read More »Better Collective’s Journey in Canada: VP JD McNamara Provides Insider Insights
With the highly anticipated Canadian Gaming Summit approaching on June 18-20, SBC’s Affiliate Leaders had the privilege of catching up with JD McNamara, VP of Operations-Canada at Better Collective, for an exclusive chat ahead of his appearance as a speaker at the Summit. McNamara, who brings a wealth of insider knowledge and expertise to the table, delves into Better Collective’s …
Read More »SBC Summit Rio: industry must show respect to Brazilian market
Competing against influencers, streamers and alternative channels, tips for working with Brazilian players, the process of aligning with new operators and diving into local culture all became key touchpoints as day one of the SBC Summit Rio rolled-on. As an Affiliate Leaders Panel took to the stage as part of the Rivalo sponsored Marketing and Affiliation track, the 40 minute …
Read More »Simon Hovmand-Stilling: Better Collective holds no compromise to lead Brazil media market
Last February, Better Collective, global gaming’s biggest media group completed its €176m acquisition of Playmaker Capital, diversifying its media portfolio once more to take leadership in South American markets. Ahead of the inaugural SBC Summit Rio (5-7 March), Simon Hovmand-Stilling, CEO of Better Collective South America details no compromise in the strategy to take Brazil’s top spot, building its most …
Read More »Magnus Linder, Better Collective: Taking big steps in diversification and expansion
Magnus Linder, Director of Northwest Europe for Better Collective A/S, opens up on the latest developments for the company, including acquisitions, strategy and its vision to become a preferred partner and industry leader. ________________ SBC: Last summer you acquired four Swedish websites from the Everysport Group: SvenskaFans.com, Hockeysverige.se, FotbollDirekt.se and Innebandymagazinet.se. Circa six months on from that deal, what have …
Read More »Better Collective tops FY2023 high targets ahead of Playmaker refresh
Better Collective A/S states that it has exceeded financial expectations in revenue and earnings following a transformative year for its business, which acquired seven new media properties for €300m. Year-end trading sees the Stockholm and Copenhagen listed media group’s revenues stand at €327m (FY2022: €269m), alongside an EBITDA result of €110m (FY2022: €85m). Corporate results outperformed the enhanced targets of …
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