Camelot Reports Strong Q2 2022 Financial Results Driven by Growth and Easing COVID-19 Restrictions
Camelot, a global gaming corporation, has announced a substantial increase in its financial results for the second quarter of 2022. The firm witnessed its total wagering proceeds (TWP) climb by 23% year-over-year, hitting €901.7 million (roughly $895.5 million). This expansion was driven by a blend of internal growth across its businesses and the relaxation of COVID-19 limitations, resulting in a more predictable operational landscape, particularly for its brick-and-mortar retail locations.
The organization also emphasized the sustained robust performance of its digital distribution channels. In the Czech Republic, online transactions now constitute 44% of overall TWP, an increase from 38% in the corresponding quarter of 2021.
Camelot remains dedicated to its external growth plan, pursuing mergers and participating in bids to broaden its footprint. This encompasses ongoing arrangements to assume control as the administrator of the British National Lottery, subsequent to the UK Gambling Commission’s affirmation to grant Camelot the fourth license.
David Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Camelot, conveyed his contentment with the company’s achievements, remarking that Camelot persists in making considerable headway on its core strategic objectives. He also underscored the pact reached with OPAP to secure a 36.75% ownership in Kaizen, further solidifying Camelot’s standing within the gaming sector.
Kaizen, a rapidly expanding internet sports wagering and iGaming enterprise utilizing its own exclusive gaming technology, was established by the identical group that originated Stoiximan.
Betano, overseen by the squad that brought forth Stoiximan, functions in seven territories and maintains a robust standing in Romania and Portugal, while also experiencing swift expansion in Brazil. “I hold the team’s achievements at Stoiximan in high regard and possess enthusiasm for Betano’s trajectory,” the executive supplemented.
The finalization of the agreement hinges upon regulatory endorsements and is projected to transpire within the fourth quarter.
“Broadly, I express significant contentment with Allwyn’s fiscal outcomes and strategic advancements during the quarter, and I am assured and enthusiastic about the approaching quarters and a remarkably promising future,” Chvatal appended.
Throughout the six months concluding on June 30, 2022, Allwyn’s gross gaming proceeds (GGR) amounted to €1.77 billion, reflecting a 41% surge year-on-year. Net gaming proceeds (NGR) ascended by 50% to €1.08 billion, while adjusted EBITDA witnessed a 45% increase, reaching €5.438 billion.
During June, the former National Lottery license proprietor, Camelot, highlighted that notwithstanding a £283 million ($347 million) decline in lottery sales within its 2021/22 fiscal year, the sum amassed for charitable endeavors remained the second-highest ever documented.