Release Date: March 20, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Q: What are you hearing from your customers regarding iGaming and sports betting, and how does it affect your business? A: Charles Gillespie, CEO, explained that the supply of traffic is a key driver for their business. They anticipated a challenging year for North American sports betting in 2024 and focused on other areas, such as the acquisition of Freebets.com, which bolstered their market position in the UK and Europe. He noted that Brazil's regulatory changes have posed challenges for some affiliates, but Gambling.com has taken a cautious approach, focusing on free cash flow generation.
Q: Can you provide insights into the OpticOdds B2B opportunity and its traction in the US versus international markets? A: Charles Gillespie, CEO, stated that OpticOdds initially focused on US operators and sports, but they are now expanding into Europe. The team is leveraging Gambling.com's international operator relationships to grow the business. OpticOdds addresses risk management for sports betting companies, providing essential market data.
Q: How should we think about growth by region and seasonality in 2025? A: Charles Gillespie, CEO, noted that following the acquisition of OddsJam and OpticOdds, over 20% of revenue will come from subscriptions, primarily driving growth in North America. They expect international growth to continue, with North America being the fastest-growing region. The business will see a change in traffic source mix, with lower media partnership traffic but higher gross margins.
Q: How are you approaching capital allocation, particularly regarding stock repurchases and debt repayment? A: Charles Gillespie, CEO, mentioned that they have received consent to waive a provision in their credit facility agreement, allowing them to conduct buybacks in 2025. They have a $10 million buyback authorization and will be tactical about repurchases when the stock is mispriced.
Q: What are your thoughts on the potential impact of higher taxes in multiple states on Gambling.com? A: Charles Gillespie, CEO, stated that higher taxes affect the entire ecosystem, but tiered taxes often impact Tier 1 operators more than Tier 2 and 3 operators, which are Gambling.com's best clients. There hasn't been a tangible impact from Illinois, and they continue to advocate for sensible taxes.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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