BetMakers has notified investors that it expects to “normalise its operating cost base” by the end of full-year 2024 trading. The objective was outlined in the concluding statement of the ASX wagering technology group’s FY2022/2023 investor update, published on 30 August. Tough trading saw BetMakers miss the targets of its corporate consensus as group revenues increased by only 3.7% to …
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BetMakers on ‘path to profitability’ with restructuring and cost reductions
Australia-based international betting solutions provider BetMakers Technology Group has detailed progress on its operational restructure, as the firm seeks to streamline its business model. The company updated its ASX investors that the operational review it has been undertaking over the past four months will lead to a reduction in operating costs – from AUS$91.5m in H1 FY2023 (June 2022-June 2024) …
Read More »BetMakers deepens European reach with 1/ST Content US racing deal
BetMakers and 1/ST Content have signed a non-binding agreement targeting several international markets, with the UK and Ireland highlighted in particular. The partnership will focus on delivery of BetMakers’ North American horse racing content to established global betting markets, distributed via the Australia-based firm’s Global Racing Network. This will include fixtures from race tracks such as Kentucky Downs, Charles Town, …
Read More »FansUnite gains $2m after firm ‘ticks all the boxes’ for Tekkorp
Tekkorp Capital has made its latest strategic investment, leading a non-brokered private placement of units in B2C and B2B sports betting firm FansUnite. Conducted at a price of $0.08 per FansUnite unit, the offering totals aggregate gross proceeds of $2m and sees Tekkorp acquire 13,750,000 financing units in FansUnite, corresponding to shares in the firm. The offering forms part of …
Read More »BetMakers ‘to deliver next phase of growth’ after 1H23 business development
BetMakers Technology Group finalised a six month period of ‘significant investment’ with strong revenue growth across two of its core verticals, amid major commercial developments for the firm. The B2B betting technology supplier, an ASX-listed enterprise, revealed revenue for 1H23 (1 July-31 December 2022) of A$46.7m, up 7.5% on corresponding H122 earnings of A$43.5m. On the other hand, the group …
Read More »Tekkorp reshuffles board and hires former William Hill US CFO as partner
International gambling advisory group Tekkorp Capital has announced changes to its board, with President Robin Chhabra promoted to CEO. Matt Davey, the company’s founder, will now assume Chairman responsibilities, whilst Mark McMillan has also been confirmed as a new partner in the firm. Commenting on the board changes, Davey remarked: “Tekkorp Capital has grown rapidly over the last couple of …
Read More »Henson takes over CEO duties from Buckingham as BetMakers seeks ‘agile team’
Ahead of its Q2 FY23 earnings call later today, BetMakers has announced some major changes to its Board, citing a need to address operational deficiencies to maximise and increase profits The long-time CEO of BetMakers, Todd Buckingham will transition to the role of Chief Growth Officer, whilst Jake Henson will step up to the CEO role, having previously been Chief …
Read More »Betr favourite to win WA TAB licence as blockbuster launch looms
Betr, Matthew Tripp’s new sportsbook venture, is reportedly the front-runner for the coveted WA TAB operating licence, granted by the government of Western Australia. Australian media reports that Betr is the ‘preferred suitor’ of the WA Gaming and Wagering Commission (DLGSC) to take charge of operating the WA TAB betting offices, ahead of Tabcorp and Entain. The Commission is reported …
Read More »BetMakers secures updated terms to NTD Australia wagering shakeup
Australian sports betting tech supplier BetMakers has made amendments to a partnership between its OM Apps subsidiary and the soon-to-be-launched NTD wagering venture. This will see the annual cap payable by NTD to OM Apps increased by an incremental AUS$2m per annum during the initial 10 year term, and any additional extended term beyond this. As a result, the maximum …
Read More »SBC Summit North America Sets New Attendance Record Following a Successful Event
Organizers of SBC Summit North America are celebrating the biggest and most successful event since it launched in 2019. This month’s event set a new standard as it returned bigger and stronger, with a record number of delegates and exhibitors gathering at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey to meet existing and new clients and exchange ideas with industry …
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