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von TheFolder » Donnerstag 16. August 2007, 15:40
Hier mache ich eine Sammlung zu diversen Börsenwerten der Poker und Glücksspielindustrie. Ist vielleicht für den einen oder anderen interressant.
Der Anfang macht der 6 Monatsbericht von Boss-Media:
Interim Report 1 January - 30 June 2007 Boss Media AB (publ)
2007-08-15 08:00
January - June 2007
* Sales increased by 5 percent to SEK 161.9 (154.5) million.
* Royalty revenues decreased by 7 percent to SEK 115.8 (125.0) million.
* Operating profit amounted to SEK 27.5 (26.8*) million.
* Profit after financial items was SEK 37.7 (26.7*) million.
* Net profit was SEK 26.9 (34.1) million.
* Earnings per share after full dilution and income tax were SEK 0.46 (0.59).
April - June 2007
* Sales increased by 2 percent to SEK 80.2 (79.0) million.
* Royalty revenues decreased by 12 percent to SEK 56.7 (64.2) million.
* Operating profit amounted to SEK 12.1 (15.7*) million.
* Profit after financial items was SEK 14.3 (14.9*) million.
* Net profit was SEK 10.6 (26.6) million.
* Earnings per share after full dilution and income tax were SEK 0.18 (0.46).
* Previous year has been adjusted for non-recurring items.
* On July 1 Michael Hallén assumed the position as President and CEO.
Outlook for the remainder of the year
* Net sales for 2007 are still expected to be at the same level as 2006.
* The operating margin for 2007 is expected to be lower than previously published forecast of at least 15 percent.
Boss Media AB (publ) is one of the world's leading independent and total suppliers of systems for digitally distributed gaming entertainment. Boss Media develops gaming system solutions for such distribution channels as personal computers/Internet, interactive gaming terminals and digital- TV. Licensees are offered a customized gaming system, an integrated payment system and operator related services. The Boss Media-share is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange list (Small Cap/IT). More information about Boss Media is available at www.bossmedia.com
http://investors.bossmedia.com/files/pr ... 013en2.pdf
Hier der Aktienkurs der letzten 2 Jahre:
Der Anfang macht der 6 Monatsbericht von Boss-Media:
Interim Report 1 January - 30 June 2007 Boss Media AB (publ)
2007-08-15 08:00
January - June 2007
* Sales increased by 5 percent to SEK 161.9 (154.5) million.
* Royalty revenues decreased by 7 percent to SEK 115.8 (125.0) million.
* Operating profit amounted to SEK 27.5 (26.8*) million.
* Profit after financial items was SEK 37.7 (26.7*) million.
* Net profit was SEK 26.9 (34.1) million.
* Earnings per share after full dilution and income tax were SEK 0.46 (0.59).
April - June 2007
* Sales increased by 2 percent to SEK 80.2 (79.0) million.
* Royalty revenues decreased by 12 percent to SEK 56.7 (64.2) million.
* Operating profit amounted to SEK 12.1 (15.7*) million.
* Profit after financial items was SEK 14.3 (14.9*) million.
* Net profit was SEK 10.6 (26.6) million.
* Earnings per share after full dilution and income tax were SEK 0.18 (0.46).
* Previous year has been adjusted for non-recurring items.
* On July 1 Michael Hallén assumed the position as President and CEO.
Outlook for the remainder of the year
* Net sales for 2007 are still expected to be at the same level as 2006.
* The operating margin for 2007 is expected to be lower than previously published forecast of at least 15 percent.
Boss Media AB (publ) is one of the world's leading independent and total suppliers of systems for digitally distributed gaming entertainment. Boss Media develops gaming system solutions for such distribution channels as personal computers/Internet, interactive gaming terminals and digital- TV. Licensees are offered a customized gaming system, an integrated payment system and operator related services. The Boss Media-share is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange list (Small Cap/IT). More information about Boss Media is available at www.bossmedia.com
http://investors.bossmedia.com/files/pr ... 013en2.pdf
Hier der Aktienkurs der letzten 2 Jahre:
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von TheFolder » Montag 27. August 2007, 11:47
bwin veröffentlicht das Ergebnis für das zweite Quartal 2007
Dieser Bericht enthält unter anderem Aussagen über mögliche zukünftige Entwicklungen, die basierend auf derzeit zur Verfügung stehenden Informationen erstellt wurden. Diese Aussagen, welche die gegenwärtige Einschätzung des Vorstandes hinsichtlich zukünftiger Ereignisse widerspiegeln, sind nicht als Garantien zukünftiger Leistung zu verstehen und beinhalten schwer vorhersehbare Risken und Unsicherheiten. Verschiedenste Ursachen könnten dazu führen, dass tatsächliche Ergebnisse oder Umstände grundlegend von den in den Aussagen getroffenen Annahmen abweichen.
Diese Darstellung bezieht die stille Beteiligung bwin e.K in einer pro-forma konsolidierten Version ein und unterscheidet sich daher vom Konzernabschluss. Grundsätzliche Aussagen des Managements zur Entwicklung der Gesellschaft werden dadurch nicht beeinflusst.
bwin erwirtschaftete im Q2 2007 Brutto-Gaming-Erträge (Summe der Bruttoroherträge aus Wettgeschäft, Poker, Casino und Games) in Höhe von 75,6 Mio. EUR. Trotz der mit Anfang März 2007 erfolgten Einstellung des Angebots an Online-Gaming-Produkten in der Türkei sowie einer unterdurchschnittlichen Sportwetten-Marge erzielte bwin eine geringfügige Steigerung gegenüber der von der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft in Deutschland geprägten Vergleichsperiode des Vorjahrs (Q2 2006: 73,6 Mio. EUR exkl. US-Geschäft). Der aus dem Poker-, Casino- und Games-Bereich erwirtschaftete Bruttorohertrag belief sich auf jeweils 20,3 Mio. EUR (Q2 2006: 14,3 Mio. EUR exkl. US-Geschäft), 14,6 Mio. EUR (Q2 2006: 14,2 Mio. EUR exkl. US-Geschäft) und 3,3 Mio. EUR (Q2 2006: 3,5 Mio. EUR exkl. US-Geschäft).
http://www.isa-casinos.de/gfx/articles/ ... 007_de.pdf
Dieser Bericht enthält unter anderem Aussagen über mögliche zukünftige Entwicklungen, die basierend auf derzeit zur Verfügung stehenden Informationen erstellt wurden. Diese Aussagen, welche die gegenwärtige Einschätzung des Vorstandes hinsichtlich zukünftiger Ereignisse widerspiegeln, sind nicht als Garantien zukünftiger Leistung zu verstehen und beinhalten schwer vorhersehbare Risken und Unsicherheiten. Verschiedenste Ursachen könnten dazu führen, dass tatsächliche Ergebnisse oder Umstände grundlegend von den in den Aussagen getroffenen Annahmen abweichen.
Diese Darstellung bezieht die stille Beteiligung bwin e.K in einer pro-forma konsolidierten Version ein und unterscheidet sich daher vom Konzernabschluss. Grundsätzliche Aussagen des Managements zur Entwicklung der Gesellschaft werden dadurch nicht beeinflusst.
bwin erwirtschaftete im Q2 2007 Brutto-Gaming-Erträge (Summe der Bruttoroherträge aus Wettgeschäft, Poker, Casino und Games) in Höhe von 75,6 Mio. EUR. Trotz der mit Anfang März 2007 erfolgten Einstellung des Angebots an Online-Gaming-Produkten in der Türkei sowie einer unterdurchschnittlichen Sportwetten-Marge erzielte bwin eine geringfügige Steigerung gegenüber der von der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft in Deutschland geprägten Vergleichsperiode des Vorjahrs (Q2 2006: 73,6 Mio. EUR exkl. US-Geschäft). Der aus dem Poker-, Casino- und Games-Bereich erwirtschaftete Bruttorohertrag belief sich auf jeweils 20,3 Mio. EUR (Q2 2006: 14,3 Mio. EUR exkl. US-Geschäft), 14,6 Mio. EUR (Q2 2006: 14,2 Mio. EUR exkl. US-Geschäft) und 3,3 Mio. EUR (Q2 2006: 3,5 Mio. EUR exkl. US-Geschäft).
http://www.isa-casinos.de/gfx/articles/ ... 007_de.pdf
Partygaming entfernt sich vom Rekordtief
von TheFolder » Dienstag 28. August 2007, 14:32
Partygaming entfernt sich vom Rekordtief
Akteure wetten auf die Halbjahreszahlen
Von Christopher Kalbhenn, Frankfurt
Mit einem Tageshoch von 26,75 Pence - einem Plus gegenüber Vortag von immerhin 8 % - hat sich die Aktie des britischen Anbieters von Online-Glücksspielen Partygaming am Donnerstag zumindest zeitweise deutlich von dem kürzlich erreichten Rekordtief von 22,75 Pence abgesetzt. Das dürfte allerdings nur ein schwacher Trost für die Anleger und Analysten gewesen sein, die sich in den letzten Wochen Hoffnungen auf eine Stabilisierung gemacht haben.
Trotz zuversichtlicher Aussagen des Unternehmens und unter Missachtung der zwischen 30 und 60 Pence liegenden Kursziele der Analysten ist der Titel gegenüber dem Jahreshoch von 60,25 Pence vom April kontinuierlich abgesackt. Jedoch werden sich die Mienen in der nächsten Woche möglicherweise aufhellen, worauf einige Marktakteure gestern wetteten. Partygaming wird am Mittwoch Halbjahreszahlen vorlegen. Dresdner Kleinwort erwartet einen um 33 % auf 202 Mill. Dollar erhöhten Erlös und ein um 15 % gestiegenes Ebitda (Ergebnis vor Zinsen, Steuern und Abschreibungen) von 30 Mill. Dollar. Entscheidend sei angesichts des herannahenden saisonbedingt starken vierten Quartals der Ausblick. Die Kursschwäche sei zum Teil auf die sinkenden Kundenzahlen von Pokersitescout zurückzuführen. Allerdings bedeute dies nach starken Kundenzahlen vom ersten Quartal und angesichts von Saisoneinflüssen eine enge Korrelation zwischen Kundenzahlen und Erlös. Daher sei die negative Kursreaktion übertrieben. Die Analysten empfehlen den Titel mit einem Kursziel von 60 Pence zum Kauf. Sie errechnen auf Basis ihrer Schätzungen für die Jahre 2007/2008 Kurs-Gewinn-Verhältnisse von 25 und 12,5. Mit 12,5 wäre der Titel preiswert, auch wenn man die Risiken berücksichtigt.
Börsen-Zeitung, 24.8.2007
Akteure wetten auf die Halbjahreszahlen
Von Christopher Kalbhenn, Frankfurt
Mit einem Tageshoch von 26,75 Pence - einem Plus gegenüber Vortag von immerhin 8 % - hat sich die Aktie des britischen Anbieters von Online-Glücksspielen Partygaming am Donnerstag zumindest zeitweise deutlich von dem kürzlich erreichten Rekordtief von 22,75 Pence abgesetzt. Das dürfte allerdings nur ein schwacher Trost für die Anleger und Analysten gewesen sein, die sich in den letzten Wochen Hoffnungen auf eine Stabilisierung gemacht haben.
Trotz zuversichtlicher Aussagen des Unternehmens und unter Missachtung der zwischen 30 und 60 Pence liegenden Kursziele der Analysten ist der Titel gegenüber dem Jahreshoch von 60,25 Pence vom April kontinuierlich abgesackt. Jedoch werden sich die Mienen in der nächsten Woche möglicherweise aufhellen, worauf einige Marktakteure gestern wetteten. Partygaming wird am Mittwoch Halbjahreszahlen vorlegen. Dresdner Kleinwort erwartet einen um 33 % auf 202 Mill. Dollar erhöhten Erlös und ein um 15 % gestiegenes Ebitda (Ergebnis vor Zinsen, Steuern und Abschreibungen) von 30 Mill. Dollar. Entscheidend sei angesichts des herannahenden saisonbedingt starken vierten Quartals der Ausblick. Die Kursschwäche sei zum Teil auf die sinkenden Kundenzahlen von Pokersitescout zurückzuführen. Allerdings bedeute dies nach starken Kundenzahlen vom ersten Quartal und angesichts von Saisoneinflüssen eine enge Korrelation zwischen Kundenzahlen und Erlös. Daher sei die negative Kursreaktion übertrieben. Die Analysten empfehlen den Titel mit einem Kursziel von 60 Pence zum Kauf. Sie errechnen auf Basis ihrer Schätzungen für die Jahre 2007/2008 Kurs-Gewinn-Verhältnisse von 25 und 12,5. Mit 12,5 wäre der Titel preiswert, auch wenn man die Risiken berücksichtigt.
Börsen-Zeitung, 24.8.2007
von TheFolder » Sonntag 2. September 2007, 12:17
PartyGaming Releases Interim Results for H1 2007
August 29, 2007 Jonny Vincent
PartyGaming published their first-half interim results this week, reporting an expected slump in earnings, with revenue in the six months to end of June down 68% to $212.5 million.
PartyGaming (Party Casino and Party Poker) continues to suffer from the fallout of the UIGEA last year and their decision to withdraw from the US market. Their major competitors chose to continue trading in the US, and rather than be 'rewarded' for the closure of their US-facing operations, the company is instead entangled in protracted legal talks with the US DoJ over their activities in the US prior to the UIGEA.
After showing some promise early in the year, the PartyGaming share price crashed this week to record lows of 22p on Tuesday after a profit warning earlier this year and no real positive news since. The SP bounced yesterday after the release of PartyGaming's interim results, and was trading at 27.5p at time of writing.
The rise in share price is somewhat surprising considering the H1 results were not promising for the beleaguered online gambling company. Revenue was down 68% from H1 2006, and the company reported a loss of $50.6 million after a profit of $298 million in the first half of 2006.
The total number of new non-US customers playing with real money rose 83% to 404,000 however PartyGaming has already stated acquisition costs for these new players will be much higher than expected, severely cutting into expected profits.
"Over the coming weeks and months we expect to announce a number of further important business alliances with leading companies around the world that will help us to promote and grow our business," PartyGaming said in a statement. However, PartyGaming made similar promises earlier this year, and no revolutionary plans to turn their fortunes around have been announced since then.
CEO Mitch Garber did say the group plans to get involved in the white-labeling industry, where PartyGaming will provide the software and technology for other companies to launch online gambling services under their own brand names. Garber also said the group will be opening an Asian office next week, with a view to targeting partnership and affiliate deals in the potentially lucrative but untapped Chinese market.
"While the important fourth quarter lies ahead, the board remains confident about the group's prospects for the full year," he added in the PartyGaming statement.
What exactly this means for the former king of the online gambling industry remains to be seen.
August 29, 2007 Jonny Vincent
PartyGaming published their first-half interim results this week, reporting an expected slump in earnings, with revenue in the six months to end of June down 68% to $212.5 million.
PartyGaming (Party Casino and Party Poker) continues to suffer from the fallout of the UIGEA last year and their decision to withdraw from the US market. Their major competitors chose to continue trading in the US, and rather than be 'rewarded' for the closure of their US-facing operations, the company is instead entangled in protracted legal talks with the US DoJ over their activities in the US prior to the UIGEA.
After showing some promise early in the year, the PartyGaming share price crashed this week to record lows of 22p on Tuesday after a profit warning earlier this year and no real positive news since. The SP bounced yesterday after the release of PartyGaming's interim results, and was trading at 27.5p at time of writing.
The rise in share price is somewhat surprising considering the H1 results were not promising for the beleaguered online gambling company. Revenue was down 68% from H1 2006, and the company reported a loss of $50.6 million after a profit of $298 million in the first half of 2006.
The total number of new non-US customers playing with real money rose 83% to 404,000 however PartyGaming has already stated acquisition costs for these new players will be much higher than expected, severely cutting into expected profits.
"Over the coming weeks and months we expect to announce a number of further important business alliances with leading companies around the world that will help us to promote and grow our business," PartyGaming said in a statement. However, PartyGaming made similar promises earlier this year, and no revolutionary plans to turn their fortunes around have been announced since then.
CEO Mitch Garber did say the group plans to get involved in the white-labeling industry, where PartyGaming will provide the software and technology for other companies to launch online gambling services under their own brand names. Garber also said the group will be opening an Asian office next week, with a view to targeting partnership and affiliate deals in the potentially lucrative but untapped Chinese market.
"While the important fourth quarter lies ahead, the board remains confident about the group's prospects for the full year," he added in the PartyGaming statement.
What exactly this means for the former king of the online gambling industry remains to be seen.
Poker Helps Betfair Revenues Soar
von TheFolder » Montag 1. Oktober 2007, 15:13
Investment in New Technology Leads to 30 Percent Jump in Revenues at Betfair
Online betting exchange Betfair has seen annual revenues jump 30 percent after investment in technology and new products including a revamped poker client.
A new online casino and the re-launch of Betfair Poker on a proprietary platform helped active users increase by 57 percent to 433,000 in the year to April 2007. The company now has one million registered users.
Revenue was up 30 percent to £182 million and underlying earnings grew 26 percent to £48 million. However one-off investments of around £12 million lead to a fall in pre-tax profits to £25.3 million from £36.5 million a year earlier.
Betfair is a betting exchange which facilitates punters betting against each other. Its revenue is derived from taking a percentage of winning bets.
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act in the United States had no affect on Betfair’s revenues as it does not take bets from American bettors.
Overseas customer’s revenue grew 6 percent to 38 percent of total revenues. The company recently engaged in a major sponsorship investment at the World Series of Poker Europe. It has existing licences in the UK, Malta, Germany, Austria, and Australia and plans to enter Italy in the near future.
Online betting exchange Betfair has seen annual revenues jump 30 percent after investment in technology and new products including a revamped poker client.
A new online casino and the re-launch of Betfair Poker on a proprietary platform helped active users increase by 57 percent to 433,000 in the year to April 2007. The company now has one million registered users.
Revenue was up 30 percent to £182 million and underlying earnings grew 26 percent to £48 million. However one-off investments of around £12 million lead to a fall in pre-tax profits to £25.3 million from £36.5 million a year earlier.
Betfair is a betting exchange which facilitates punters betting against each other. Its revenue is derived from taking a percentage of winning bets.
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act in the United States had no affect on Betfair’s revenues as it does not take bets from American bettors.
Overseas customer’s revenue grew 6 percent to 38 percent of total revenues. The company recently engaged in a major sponsorship investment at the World Series of Poker Europe. It has existing licences in the UK, Malta, Germany, Austria, and Australia and plans to enter Italy in the near future.
PartyGaming Up for Sale: Looking for Vegas Suitors
von TheFolder » Mittwoch 10. Oktober 2007, 22:48
Party Poker steht zum Verkauf!?
PartyGaming Up for Sale: Looking for Vegas Suitors
The number two online poker room, PartyGaming and its marquee PartyPoker site, is up for sale. This move is likely to usher in a feeding frenzy from big name companies not necessarily limited to Las Vegas. Many experts believe the likes of Google, Time Warner, Virgin, Microsoft, etc... could be eyeing recent developments in online gambling legality.
"They'll need to jump into the water fast and PartyGaming is essentially making itself accessible," says Payton O'Brien, Senior Editor of Gambling911.com.
But for now it is Vegas that PartyGaming is focusing its attention on. The UK-listed online poker firm, is open to approaches from Las Vegas-based casinos regarding a sale, the company's CEO Mitch Garber told the Financial Times on Wednesday.
Speaking in a one-to-one interview at EIG 2007 i-Gaming conference, Garber said the Gibraltar-based group with a market cap of GBP 1.23bn (USD 2.5bn) would like to hear from the major players in Las Vegas. Garber refused to comment as to whether the company was already in talks with a particular casino and remained tight-lipped as to potential main suitors.
An analyst said casinos such as The Mirage and The Bellagio could be interested. ”Online gaming is currently prohibited in the US. However PartyGaming is listed in the UK where EU legislation allows online gaming. It gives the casinos direct online access to the UK market,” the analyst said. When asked about the two casinos, a PartyGaming source said they were interested in holding talks with them.
PartyGaming’s share price today was 31.50p.
A move back into the US market was not out of the question with several elements pushing towards online poker legality.
"It's pretty much inevitable," says O'Brien. "The question is not if but when."
iMEGA.org President, Edward Leyden, appeared at the same i-Gaming conference as Garber. His organization is currently challenging the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), which essentially holds banks responsible for stopping online poker transactions originating from the United States. A hearing was held two weeks ago to determine if a Temporary Restraining Order will be placed on the UIGEA policy enforcement.
Leyden is optimistic that a TRO will be issued in this matter.
The stakes remain even higher involving a World Trade Organization decision against the US and in favor of tiny Antigua. The WTO found that the UIGEA violates international law, specifically because the United States government has exempted its powerful horse racing industry and state lotteries while preventing other nations from entering the lucrative US-facing online gambling market, which at one time accounted for nearly 80 per cent of PartyGaming's business.
Bookmaker's Review on Wednesday reported that a Brussels-based "think tank" will be discussing the possibility of the United States being held liable for $100 billion in trade concessions to the European Union as a result of the WTO decision.
"This is by far the most significant WTO decision and its implications for both the US and European Union are enormous," Nao Matsukata is quoted as saying. Matsukata is a former US trade official. He goes on to mention how the US is essentially thumbing its nose at the WTO and the entire world for that matter.
http://www.gambling911.com/PartyGaming- ... 01007.html
PartyGaming Up for Sale: Looking for Vegas Suitors
The number two online poker room, PartyGaming and its marquee PartyPoker site, is up for sale. This move is likely to usher in a feeding frenzy from big name companies not necessarily limited to Las Vegas. Many experts believe the likes of Google, Time Warner, Virgin, Microsoft, etc... could be eyeing recent developments in online gambling legality.
"They'll need to jump into the water fast and PartyGaming is essentially making itself accessible," says Payton O'Brien, Senior Editor of Gambling911.com.
But for now it is Vegas that PartyGaming is focusing its attention on. The UK-listed online poker firm, is open to approaches from Las Vegas-based casinos regarding a sale, the company's CEO Mitch Garber told the Financial Times on Wednesday.
Speaking in a one-to-one interview at EIG 2007 i-Gaming conference, Garber said the Gibraltar-based group with a market cap of GBP 1.23bn (USD 2.5bn) would like to hear from the major players in Las Vegas. Garber refused to comment as to whether the company was already in talks with a particular casino and remained tight-lipped as to potential main suitors.
An analyst said casinos such as The Mirage and The Bellagio could be interested. ”Online gaming is currently prohibited in the US. However PartyGaming is listed in the UK where EU legislation allows online gaming. It gives the casinos direct online access to the UK market,” the analyst said. When asked about the two casinos, a PartyGaming source said they were interested in holding talks with them.
PartyGaming’s share price today was 31.50p.
A move back into the US market was not out of the question with several elements pushing towards online poker legality.
"It's pretty much inevitable," says O'Brien. "The question is not if but when."
iMEGA.org President, Edward Leyden, appeared at the same i-Gaming conference as Garber. His organization is currently challenging the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), which essentially holds banks responsible for stopping online poker transactions originating from the United States. A hearing was held two weeks ago to determine if a Temporary Restraining Order will be placed on the UIGEA policy enforcement.
Leyden is optimistic that a TRO will be issued in this matter.
The stakes remain even higher involving a World Trade Organization decision against the US and in favor of tiny Antigua. The WTO found that the UIGEA violates international law, specifically because the United States government has exempted its powerful horse racing industry and state lotteries while preventing other nations from entering the lucrative US-facing online gambling market, which at one time accounted for nearly 80 per cent of PartyGaming's business.
Bookmaker's Review on Wednesday reported that a Brussels-based "think tank" will be discussing the possibility of the United States being held liable for $100 billion in trade concessions to the European Union as a result of the WTO decision.
"This is by far the most significant WTO decision and its implications for both the US and European Union are enormous," Nao Matsukata is quoted as saying. Matsukata is a former US trade official. He goes on to mention how the US is essentially thumbing its nose at the WTO and the entire world for that matter.
http://www.gambling911.com/PartyGaming- ... 01007.html
PartyPoker Sees Mixed Results in Third Quarter of 2007
von TheFolder » Donnerstag 25. Oktober 2007, 20:06
PartyPoker Sees Mixed Results in Third Quarter of 2007
PartyGaming Quarterly Results Show Casino and Sportsbook Up and Poker Still Feeling Affects of UIGEA
PartyGaming, owner of the one-time largest online poker site in the world, PartyPoker, today published its third-quarter results for 2007.
The headline metrics showed:
Group revenue up 24 percent to $115.7 million (2006: $93.3 million) and up 5 percent versus previous quarter
Poker revenue down 3 percent to $74.8 million (2006: $76.9 million) and up 3 percent versus previous quarter
Casino revenue up 158 percent to $36.7 million (2006: $14.2 million), and up 3 percent versus previous quarter
Sports-betting revenue up 91 percent to $4.2 million (2006: $2.2 million) and up 100 percent versus previous quarter
Total poker revenue was $74.8 million with average net daily revenue increasing by 2 percent against the previous quarter, to $813,200. The company said, “This performance reflects a full period benefit of the operational changes introduced during the second quarter of 2007 that helped to deliver a 10-percent increase in yield per active player day versus the previous quarter to $13.20.
“As noted previously, the year-on-year drop in yield per active player day reflects the migration, since October 2006, of a number of high-value players to competitor sites that continue to accept players from the U.S. In terms of overall player numbers, since the end of August 2007, PartyPoker’s market share has remained relatively steady at around 12 percent.
Commenting on the third-quarter Key Performance Indicators, Mitch Garber, CEO, said, “We are continuing to execute our stated business strategy, and this is reflected by our solid financial performance in the year to date. The formation of business alliances with companies such as ITV are important steps towards achieving our full potential, and we remain confident about the Group’s prospects for the full year and beyond.”
quelle: cardplayer.com
PartyGaming Quarterly Results Show Casino and Sportsbook Up and Poker Still Feeling Affects of UIGEA
PartyGaming, owner of the one-time largest online poker site in the world, PartyPoker, today published its third-quarter results for 2007.
The headline metrics showed:
Group revenue up 24 percent to $115.7 million (2006: $93.3 million) and up 5 percent versus previous quarter
Poker revenue down 3 percent to $74.8 million (2006: $76.9 million) and up 3 percent versus previous quarter
Casino revenue up 158 percent to $36.7 million (2006: $14.2 million), and up 3 percent versus previous quarter
Sports-betting revenue up 91 percent to $4.2 million (2006: $2.2 million) and up 100 percent versus previous quarter
Total poker revenue was $74.8 million with average net daily revenue increasing by 2 percent against the previous quarter, to $813,200. The company said, “This performance reflects a full period benefit of the operational changes introduced during the second quarter of 2007 that helped to deliver a 10-percent increase in yield per active player day versus the previous quarter to $13.20.
“As noted previously, the year-on-year drop in yield per active player day reflects the migration, since October 2006, of a number of high-value players to competitor sites that continue to accept players from the U.S. In terms of overall player numbers, since the end of August 2007, PartyPoker’s market share has remained relatively steady at around 12 percent.
Commenting on the third-quarter Key Performance Indicators, Mitch Garber, CEO, said, “We are continuing to execute our stated business strategy, and this is reflected by our solid financial performance in the year to date. The formation of business alliances with companies such as ITV are important steps towards achieving our full potential, and we remain confident about the Group’s prospects for the full year and beyond.”
quelle: cardplayer.com
Swedish Poker Grows 140 Percent in Eight Months
von TheFolder » Donnerstag 25. Oktober 2007, 20:22
Swedish Poker Grows 140 Percent in Eight Months
State-Owned Monopoly Svenska Spel Sees Huge Growth in Online Gaming
Sweden's state-owned gaming monopoly, Svenska Spel, saw profits leap 19 percent to SEK1.4 billion ($215 million) in the first nine months of 2007 on the back of strong demand for online gaming, including poker.
The number of active poker players in this period was 110,000. It raked SEK283 million (€31.0 million), which represented a growth of 140 percent over the same period in 2006.
Svenska Spel controls 35 percent of the Swedish market.
Overall, between January and September 2007, Swedes gambled SEK15.5 billion (€1.7 billion).
cardplayer.com
State-Owned Monopoly Svenska Spel Sees Huge Growth in Online Gaming
Sweden's state-owned gaming monopoly, Svenska Spel, saw profits leap 19 percent to SEK1.4 billion ($215 million) in the first nine months of 2007 on the back of strong demand for online gaming, including poker.
The number of active poker players in this period was 110,000. It raked SEK283 million (€31.0 million), which represented a growth of 140 percent over the same period in 2006.
Svenska Spel controls 35 percent of the Swedish market.
Overall, between January and September 2007, Swedes gambled SEK15.5 billion (€1.7 billion).
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GigaMedia (Online Casino / Poker) Shares Hit 7-Year High
von TheFolder » Freitag 26. Oktober 2007, 10:08
GigaMedia (Online Casino / Poker) Shares Hit 7-Year High
Online casino corporation GigaMedia's stock reaches heights unseen since the dot-com bubble burst.
Shares of GigaMedia Limited, a Chinese online casino company, hit a seven-year high of $22.83 last Thursday, following Bear Stearns analyst James Rhee's upgrade of the stock to an "Outperform" rating. In his report, Rhee cited regulatory relaxation in Europe, as the European Commission continues to pursue the free-trade policies. Despite traditionally being lumped with European stocks, a surge in the company's Asian markets netted an improved financial quarter in August, a time when the stock was in the $10-$11 range. Rhee's notes this global diversification as a sign of the company becoming invest-able for the long term.
Additionally, a boom in Chinese companies has rocketed GigaMedia up 48 percent in the past six months. The stock closed at $21.32 today, down 1.52 percent. Rhee's new price target for the end of the year is $27.
GigaMedia owns a popular range of online casinos, including: Imperial Casino, Casino Treasure, Casino Lux, Casino Fantasy, Casino Glamour, Casino Elegance.
GigaMedia also owns one of the world's largest online poker rooms, Everest Poker.
Rhee set a $27 year-end 2008 price target for GigaMedia.
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Online casino corporation GigaMedia's stock reaches heights unseen since the dot-com bubble burst.
Shares of GigaMedia Limited, a Chinese online casino company, hit a seven-year high of $22.83 last Thursday, following Bear Stearns analyst James Rhee's upgrade of the stock to an "Outperform" rating. In his report, Rhee cited regulatory relaxation in Europe, as the European Commission continues to pursue the free-trade policies. Despite traditionally being lumped with European stocks, a surge in the company's Asian markets netted an improved financial quarter in August, a time when the stock was in the $10-$11 range. Rhee's notes this global diversification as a sign of the company becoming invest-able for the long term.
Additionally, a boom in Chinese companies has rocketed GigaMedia up 48 percent in the past six months. The stock closed at $21.32 today, down 1.52 percent. Rhee's new price target for the end of the year is $27.
GigaMedia owns a popular range of online casinos, including: Imperial Casino, Casino Treasure, Casino Lux, Casino Fantasy, Casino Glamour, Casino Elegance.
GigaMedia also owns one of the world's largest online poker rooms, Everest Poker.
Rhee set a $27 year-end 2008 price target for GigaMedia.
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Boss Media Aims to Double Revenue by 2010
von TheFolder » Samstag 12. Januar 2008, 12:37
Fourth Quarter Poker Figures Show Strong Growth
Boss Media, the Swedish software developer which owns and operates the International Poker Network, has told analysts it plans to double its revenue by 2010. The company, which operates the platform where Mermaid Poker and Poker Heaven reside, made an operating profit amounted to SEK 39.2 (€44.8) million in the first nine months of 2007.
The company told analysts in Copenhagen 2007 had been a turbulent year but that it had finished the year in a stronger than expected position, that 2008 would see new product launches and an increases sales focus, and that it plans to take an active part in industry consolidation.
It also said it was building IPN to become the leading European poker network (2008-2009) — IPN is Europe’s largest independent (top-4 overall) non-US player network and that the fourth quarter of 2007 showed strong sequential growth month-on-month.
The company will publish its year-end report on Feb. 14, 2008.
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Boss Media, the Swedish software developer which owns and operates the International Poker Network, has told analysts it plans to double its revenue by 2010. The company, which operates the platform where Mermaid Poker and Poker Heaven reside, made an operating profit amounted to SEK 39.2 (€44.8) million in the first nine months of 2007.
The company told analysts in Copenhagen 2007 had been a turbulent year but that it had finished the year in a stronger than expected position, that 2008 would see new product launches and an increases sales focus, and that it plans to take an active part in industry consolidation.
It also said it was building IPN to become the leading European poker network (2008-2009) — IPN is Europe’s largest independent (top-4 overall) non-US player network and that the fourth quarter of 2007 showed strong sequential growth month-on-month.
The company will publish its year-end report on Feb. 14, 2008.
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Boss Media Valued at €99 Million in Takeover Bid
von TheFolder » Montag 4. Februar 2008, 01:26
Boss Media Valued at €99 Million in Takeover Bid
Brendan Murray
Shares Up Over 30 Percent By Lunchtime as Takeover Bid Announced
Swedish gaming developer Boss Media is the subject of a takeover bid by GTECH Corporation and Medstroms AB, who are offering SKR 19 (approximately €2 per share) in cash for Boss Media AB.
“On a cash and debt free basis, the offer will have an enterprise value of SKR 937 million,” (approximately €99 million) the company said.
Medstrom is already Boss Media's largest shareholder with a 12.5 percent stake, and the companies plan to set up a jointly owned vehicle for the transaction if it is approved by Boiss Media shareholders.
Boss Media’s share price was up over 31 percent at the time of writing at lunchtime on Friday, Feb. 1.
Boss Media owns the IPN poker network, home to Poker Heaven, Mermain Poker, and a host of other familiar European names, including Win2Day, the new state-owned Austrian poker network.
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Shares Up Over 30 Percent By Lunchtime as Takeover Bid Announced
Swedish gaming developer Boss Media is the subject of a takeover bid by GTECH Corporation and Medstroms AB, who are offering SKR 19 (approximately €2 per share) in cash for Boss Media AB.
“On a cash and debt free basis, the offer will have an enterprise value of SKR 937 million,” (approximately €99 million) the company said.
Medstrom is already Boss Media's largest shareholder with a 12.5 percent stake, and the companies plan to set up a jointly owned vehicle for the transaction if it is approved by Boiss Media shareholders.
Boss Media’s share price was up over 31 percent at the time of writing at lunchtime on Friday, Feb. 1.
Boss Media owns the IPN poker network, home to Poker Heaven, Mermain Poker, and a host of other familiar European names, including Win2Day, the new state-owned Austrian poker network.
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Ladbrokes Poker Revenue Falls As Competition Heats Up
von TheFolder » Mittwoch 5. März 2008, 13:58
Ladbrokes Poker Revenue Falls As Competition Heats Up
Brendan Murray
BY: Brendan Murray
Bookie's Profits Up But Tough Competitive Landscape For Poker Sees Decline in Revenues
Ladbrokes, one of the UK’s leading bookmaking firms, today published its preliminary results for year-end December 2007. While the company saw both gross win and profit before tax grow significantly, poker remained in the doldrums.
The company saw gross win increase 30 percent to £1.29 billion by December 2007 year-on-year, while profit before tax jumped 45 percent to a new record of £344.2 million in the same period.
However, Ladbrokes Poker was considerably less buoyant. “The competitive landscape remains tough for poker with high customer acquisition costs and margins squeezed by rakeback and other promotional offers,” the company said in its report on the accounts.
“Unique active players across our range of products increased 9.4 percent to 601,000. The acquisition of Sponsio, our Nordic marketing partner, in January 2007 helped us to increase our profit conversion from 33.0 percent of net gaming revenue in 2006 to 38.3 percent in 2007.
“Poker net revenue declined by 11.4 percent to £31 million, impacted by increased competition in our key European markets. Unique active players for the year were down 1.9 percent at 151,000 and yield per unique active player was down 9.7 percent to £205.
“Net revenue for the second half declined year on year by 7.8 percent to £15.3 million. In the second half our customer loyalty programme was enhanced and 3D poker was soft-launched in November. The popular Ladbrokes Poker Cruise took place early in 2008, and the coming year will see further developments to the site, including multi-currency tables and a full launch of the new 3D application, complemented by a more aggressive affiliates programme.
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Brendan Murray
BY: Brendan Murray
Bookie's Profits Up But Tough Competitive Landscape For Poker Sees Decline in Revenues
Ladbrokes, one of the UK’s leading bookmaking firms, today published its preliminary results for year-end December 2007. While the company saw both gross win and profit before tax grow significantly, poker remained in the doldrums.
The company saw gross win increase 30 percent to £1.29 billion by December 2007 year-on-year, while profit before tax jumped 45 percent to a new record of £344.2 million in the same period.
However, Ladbrokes Poker was considerably less buoyant. “The competitive landscape remains tough for poker with high customer acquisition costs and margins squeezed by rakeback and other promotional offers,” the company said in its report on the accounts.
“Unique active players across our range of products increased 9.4 percent to 601,000. The acquisition of Sponsio, our Nordic marketing partner, in January 2007 helped us to increase our profit conversion from 33.0 percent of net gaming revenue in 2006 to 38.3 percent in 2007.
“Poker net revenue declined by 11.4 percent to £31 million, impacted by increased competition in our key European markets. Unique active players for the year were down 1.9 percent at 151,000 and yield per unique active player was down 9.7 percent to £205.
“Net revenue for the second half declined year on year by 7.8 percent to £15.3 million. In the second half our customer loyalty programme was enhanced and 3D poker was soft-launched in November. The popular Ladbrokes Poker Cruise took place early in 2008, and the coming year will see further developments to the site, including multi-currency tables and a full launch of the new 3D application, complemented by a more aggressive affiliates programme.
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von TheFolder » Donnerstag 6. März 2008, 16:33
PartyGaming verzeichnet Gewinneinbruch von 68 Prozent, CEO verlängert Vertrag nicht
Gibraltar (aktiencheck.de AG) - Der britische Online-Glücksspielbetreiber PartyGaming plc (ISIN GI000A0ERMF2/ WKN A0ERMF) meldete am Mittwoch, dass er im abgelaufenen Geschäftsjahr einen Gewinneinbruch von 68 Prozent verzeichnen musste, was mit dem US-Verbot von Glücksspiel-Websites zusammenhängt. Zudem wurde der Rücktritt des CEO angekündigt.
Der Nettogewinn belief sich demnach auf 41,6 Mio. Dollar, gegenüber 128,4 Mio. Dollar im Vorjahr. Der Gesamtumsatz ging von 1,1 Mrd. Dollar auf 476 Mio. Dollar zurück, während der Umsatz aus dem laufenden Geschäft von 325 Mio. Dollar auf 457,8 Mio. Dollar zulegen konnte.
Darüber hinaus kündigte CEO Mitch Garber an, die Laufzeit seines Vertrages nicht über Mai 2009 hinaus zu verlängern.
Die Aktie von PartyGaming verliert in London aktuell 5,45 Prozent auf 26,00 Pence. (05.03.2008/ac/n/a)
Gibraltar (aktiencheck.de AG) - Der britische Online-Glücksspielbetreiber PartyGaming plc (ISIN GI000A0ERMF2/ WKN A0ERMF) meldete am Mittwoch, dass er im abgelaufenen Geschäftsjahr einen Gewinneinbruch von 68 Prozent verzeichnen musste, was mit dem US-Verbot von Glücksspiel-Websites zusammenhängt. Zudem wurde der Rücktritt des CEO angekündigt.
Der Nettogewinn belief sich demnach auf 41,6 Mio. Dollar, gegenüber 128,4 Mio. Dollar im Vorjahr. Der Gesamtumsatz ging von 1,1 Mrd. Dollar auf 476 Mio. Dollar zurück, während der Umsatz aus dem laufenden Geschäft von 325 Mio. Dollar auf 457,8 Mio. Dollar zulegen konnte.
Darüber hinaus kündigte CEO Mitch Garber an, die Laufzeit seines Vertrages nicht über Mai 2009 hinaus zu verlängern.
Die Aktie von PartyGaming verliert in London aktuell 5,45 Prozent auf 26,00 Pence. (05.03.2008/ac/n/a)
von TheFolder » Freitag 7. März 2008, 09:51
Revenues Up 41 Percent Reflecting Rebound After U.S. Exit In 2006
PartyGaming PLC today released buoyant trading figures for year-end December 2007, with adjusted net revenue up 41 percent to $457.8 million in 2007 from $325 million in 2006. Party’s performance, while still significantly impacted by the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (total unadjusted revenue was down 57% from $1.1 billion in 2006), still flourished as the company’s non-U.S. business expanded.
PartyPoker.com remained the dominant revenue driver, up 10 percent to $295.0 million from $268.4 million in 2006. The company described this performance as “strong” given that “a number of factors that impeded growth during the year, including the migration of a number of high-value players to competitor sites that continue to accept players based in the U.S., strong cross-selling of the Group’s other gaming products to its poker customers, which consequently reduces the amount of time they spend on poker, as well as the Group’s decision to cease taking bets from customers in certain jurisdictions following regulatory developments in those markets.”
The casino business expanded rapidly, up 188 percent to $146.7 million from $51 million at the end of 2006. This growth was assisted by the acquisition of certain casino assets from EOL and IOG in January 2007, as well as a substantial improvement in the quality of the Group’s PartyCasino software.
Sports betting also grew strongly in 2007, 188 percent to $16.1 million in 2007 from $5.6 million a year previously.
The number of players at the site also expanded strongly. Total unique active players for the year to Dec. 31, 2007, jumped 53 percent to 1.1 million, while the average number of daily players increasing by 67 percent to nearly 78,000.
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PartyGaming PLC today released buoyant trading figures for year-end December 2007, with adjusted net revenue up 41 percent to $457.8 million in 2007 from $325 million in 2006. Party’s performance, while still significantly impacted by the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (total unadjusted revenue was down 57% from $1.1 billion in 2006), still flourished as the company’s non-U.S. business expanded.
PartyPoker.com remained the dominant revenue driver, up 10 percent to $295.0 million from $268.4 million in 2006. The company described this performance as “strong” given that “a number of factors that impeded growth during the year, including the migration of a number of high-value players to competitor sites that continue to accept players based in the U.S., strong cross-selling of the Group’s other gaming products to its poker customers, which consequently reduces the amount of time they spend on poker, as well as the Group’s decision to cease taking bets from customers in certain jurisdictions following regulatory developments in those markets.”
The casino business expanded rapidly, up 188 percent to $146.7 million from $51 million at the end of 2006. This growth was assisted by the acquisition of certain casino assets from EOL and IOG in January 2007, as well as a substantial improvement in the quality of the Group’s PartyCasino software.
Sports betting also grew strongly in 2007, 188 percent to $16.1 million in 2007 from $5.6 million a year previously.
The number of players at the site also expanded strongly. Total unique active players for the year to Dec. 31, 2007, jumped 53 percent to 1.1 million, while the average number of daily players increasing by 67 percent to nearly 78,000.
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CryptoLogic Achieves Continued Growth in Fourth Quarter
von TheFolder » Donnerstag 20. März 2008, 11:41
CryptoLogic Achieves Continued Growth in Fourth Quarter
Casino games power growth in revenue & earnings, capping a year of key strategic moves
DUBLIN, IRELAND, Mar 18, 2008 (Marketwire via COMTEX News Network) -- ALL FINANCIAL FIGURES ARE IN US$
CryptoLogic Limited (TSX:CRY)(TSX:CXY)(NASDAQ:CRYP)(LSE:CRP), a world leader in Internet gaming software, today reported continued growth in revenue and earnings for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2007, ahead of the company's guidance and market expectations.
CryptoLogic posted fourth-quarter revenue of $20.4 million and net earnings of $5.0 million, or $0.36 per fully diluted share, before an adjustment to reflect a minority interest in the company. After this adjustment, the company's net earnings were $4.3 million. CryptoLogic's guidance, announced in November 2007, forecast revenue up to $18.5 million and net income between $2 million and $3 million for the quarter.
"In 2007, CryptoLogic demonstrated the resilience of its business - and the strength of its strategy," said Brian Hadfield, CryptoLogic's President and CEO. "CryptoLogic led the industry in gaming innovation, broadened and deepened its customer relationships, grew both its core and emerging businesses, and made strategic investments in Europe and Asia. CryptoLogic enters 2008 with a new wave of momentum - and a new world of opportunity."
On a sequential basis, CryptoLogic grew its quarterly revenue and earnings before income tax and minority interest by 16% and 82%, respectively, over the third quarter of 2007. The company attributes this growth, in part, to the successful release of its newest line-up of casino games in October, and to the launch of the much-anticipated Spider-Man and Fantastic Four slot games in December. The company also benefited from a release of a contingency of $2.0 million. Excluding the impact of this benefit, quarterly revenue was 4.8% higher than in the third quarter.
CryptoLogic continues to have a strong balance sheet, ending the year with $77.5 million in cash and cash equivalents even after making four strategic investments in Europe and Asia over the course of 2007. This provides the company with the financial resources and flexibility for expansion in key markets, including the opportunity for earnings-enhancing corporate transactions.
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Casino games power growth in revenue & earnings, capping a year of key strategic moves
DUBLIN, IRELAND, Mar 18, 2008 (Marketwire via COMTEX News Network) -- ALL FINANCIAL FIGURES ARE IN US$
CryptoLogic Limited (TSX:CRY)(TSX:CXY)(NASDAQ:CRYP)(LSE:CRP), a world leader in Internet gaming software, today reported continued growth in revenue and earnings for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2007, ahead of the company's guidance and market expectations.
CryptoLogic posted fourth-quarter revenue of $20.4 million and net earnings of $5.0 million, or $0.36 per fully diluted share, before an adjustment to reflect a minority interest in the company. After this adjustment, the company's net earnings were $4.3 million. CryptoLogic's guidance, announced in November 2007, forecast revenue up to $18.5 million and net income between $2 million and $3 million for the quarter.
"In 2007, CryptoLogic demonstrated the resilience of its business - and the strength of its strategy," said Brian Hadfield, CryptoLogic's President and CEO. "CryptoLogic led the industry in gaming innovation, broadened and deepened its customer relationships, grew both its core and emerging businesses, and made strategic investments in Europe and Asia. CryptoLogic enters 2008 with a new wave of momentum - and a new world of opportunity."
On a sequential basis, CryptoLogic grew its quarterly revenue and earnings before income tax and minority interest by 16% and 82%, respectively, over the third quarter of 2007. The company attributes this growth, in part, to the successful release of its newest line-up of casino games in October, and to the launch of the much-anticipated Spider-Man and Fantastic Four slot games in December. The company also benefited from a release of a contingency of $2.0 million. Excluding the impact of this benefit, quarterly revenue was 4.8% higher than in the third quarter.
CryptoLogic continues to have a strong balance sheet, ending the year with $77.5 million in cash and cash equivalents even after making four strategic investments in Europe and Asia over the course of 2007. This provides the company with the financial resources and flexibility for expansion in key markets, including the opportunity for earnings-enhancing corporate transactions.
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von TheFolder » Montag 14. April 2008, 12:54
Pacific Poker Revenue up 18 Percent and Active Customers Grow 15 Percent Quarter on Quarter
888.com today announced its preliminary results for year-end 2007 with poker, which makes up 38 percent of the business, seeing revenues expand 18 percent to $81 million from $68 million a year earlier.
Active customers in the poker segment grew 15 percent between quarter four 2007 and quarter four 2006.
The company report said, “This growth was driven mainly by the popular Texas hold'em and Omaha ring games, which appeal to a broad spectrum of customers. The attraction of ring games resulted in a 25 percent growth in bet levels compared to 2006. The Group's tournaments benefited from the introduction in June of rebuy and add-on functionality. Poker growth was also driven by the introduction of the white label business model — the launch of Rileys Poker and the Tower Torneos offering.”
This ‘poker network’ development also saw LuckyAcePoker launched, and the company also inaugurated the 888Poker brand in Australia through a heavyweight outdoor campaign in Sydney, focusing on bus and train networks, as well as in national press and magazine activities.
Overall, 888.com’s net gaming revenue was up 36 percent to $213 million from $157 million in 2006, while profit before tax jumped 106 percent to $46 million from $22 million a year earlier.
The company is currently promoting the $3 million-guaranteed World Poker Crown, wherein the winner will walk away with $1 million. Click here for details on how CardPlayerEurope.com readers can qualify for free this Wednesday.
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888.com today announced its preliminary results for year-end 2007 with poker, which makes up 38 percent of the business, seeing revenues expand 18 percent to $81 million from $68 million a year earlier.
Active customers in the poker segment grew 15 percent between quarter four 2007 and quarter four 2006.
The company report said, “This growth was driven mainly by the popular Texas hold'em and Omaha ring games, which appeal to a broad spectrum of customers. The attraction of ring games resulted in a 25 percent growth in bet levels compared to 2006. The Group's tournaments benefited from the introduction in June of rebuy and add-on functionality. Poker growth was also driven by the introduction of the white label business model — the launch of Rileys Poker and the Tower Torneos offering.”
This ‘poker network’ development also saw LuckyAcePoker launched, and the company also inaugurated the 888Poker brand in Australia through a heavyweight outdoor campaign in Sydney, focusing on bus and train networks, as well as in national press and magazine activities.
Overall, 888.com’s net gaming revenue was up 36 percent to $213 million from $157 million in 2006, while profit before tax jumped 106 percent to $46 million from $22 million a year earlier.
The company is currently promoting the $3 million-guaranteed World Poker Crown, wherein the winner will walk away with $1 million. Click here for details on how CardPlayerEurope.com readers can qualify for free this Wednesday.
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Poker Profits Up At Gaming VC
von TheFolder » Mittwoch 23. April 2008, 09:09
Poker Profits Up At Gaming VC
PUBLISHED: Tuesday Apr 22, 2008 (about 20 hours ago)
German Facing Online Poker Operator Sees Poker Profit up 132 Percent
Gaming VC, the online casino, sports betting, and poker operator has seen gross poker profit grow to €2.41 million in 2007, up 132 percent on 2006 when it was €1.04 million. Net revenue from poker was €3.42 million in 2007, up 55 percent on 2006.
The company launched a new poker brand www.pokerkings.com in December 2007.
Poker represented 8 percent of net revenues at Gaming VC in 2007. Casino contributed the largest share of revenues to the business which is marketed primarily to German speaking markets in Europe.
Overall gross profit at Gaming VC increased 9.5 percent to €32.2 million in 2007.
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PUBLISHED: Tuesday Apr 22, 2008 (about 20 hours ago)
German Facing Online Poker Operator Sees Poker Profit up 132 Percent
Gaming VC, the online casino, sports betting, and poker operator has seen gross poker profit grow to €2.41 million in 2007, up 132 percent on 2006 when it was €1.04 million. Net revenue from poker was €3.42 million in 2007, up 55 percent on 2006.
The company launched a new poker brand www.pokerkings.com in December 2007.
Poker represented 8 percent of net revenues at Gaming VC in 2007. Casino contributed the largest share of revenues to the business which is marketed primarily to German speaking markets in Europe.
Overall gross profit at Gaming VC increased 9.5 percent to €32.2 million in 2007.
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PartyPoker Revenues Show Steady Growth
von TheFolder » Mittwoch 30. April 2008, 15:49
PartyPoker Revenues Show Steady Growth
Brendan Murray
BY: Brendan Murray
PUBLISHED: Wednesday Apr 30, 2008 (about 4 hours ago)
Poker Revenue up 13 Percent Year-On-Year as New Loyalty Programme Launched
PartyGaming, the parent company of PartyPoker.com, today announced its first quarter 2008 key performance indicators including gross revenue which showed growth of 13 percent for poker on the same period (Jan. to Mar.) last year and 10 percent on the fourth quarter 2007, up to $80.7 million from $71.6 million.
The company said growth would have been higher were it not for changes made to the PartyPoints loyalty programme in 2007. The company launched a new loyalty programme yesterday.
In a trading update released to the financial community the listed-company said, “The Group’s poker business experienced a marked increase in both real money sign-ups and unique active players versus the previous quarter. Sign-ups in poker reached 130,900 in the quarter, a 10 percent increase versus the final quarter of 2007 with over 1,400 poker sign-ups being added each day versus 1,300 per day in the previous quarter. “
Overall group revenue was up 21 percent to $128.9 million from $106.2 million in the previous quarter. Casino expanded 45 percent to $43.5 million from $30.1 million in Q4 2007 while sports betting at PartyBets.com yielded revenues up 4 percent to $4.7 million from $4.5 million in the previous reporting period.
The board of directors said it remained confident about the prospects for 2008.
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Brendan Murray
BY: Brendan Murray
PUBLISHED: Wednesday Apr 30, 2008 (about 4 hours ago)
Poker Revenue up 13 Percent Year-On-Year as New Loyalty Programme Launched
PartyGaming, the parent company of PartyPoker.com, today announced its first quarter 2008 key performance indicators including gross revenue which showed growth of 13 percent for poker on the same period (Jan. to Mar.) last year and 10 percent on the fourth quarter 2007, up to $80.7 million from $71.6 million.
The company said growth would have been higher were it not for changes made to the PartyPoints loyalty programme in 2007. The company launched a new loyalty programme yesterday.
In a trading update released to the financial community the listed-company said, “The Group’s poker business experienced a marked increase in both real money sign-ups and unique active players versus the previous quarter. Sign-ups in poker reached 130,900 in the quarter, a 10 percent increase versus the final quarter of 2007 with over 1,400 poker sign-ups being added each day versus 1,300 per day in the previous quarter. “
Overall group revenue was up 21 percent to $128.9 million from $106.2 million in the previous quarter. Casino expanded 45 percent to $43.5 million from $30.1 million in Q4 2007 while sports betting at PartyBets.com yielded revenues up 4 percent to $4.7 million from $4.5 million in the previous reporting period.
The board of directors said it remained confident about the prospects for 2008.
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iPoker Network Revenues up 161 Percent Since March '07
von TheFolder » Mittwoch 7. Mai 2008, 09:00
iPoker Network Revenues up 161 Percent Since March '07
Brendan Murray
BY: Brendan Murray
Playtech's Poker Network Makes $11 Million in First Quarter 2008
Playtech, the publicly-quoted gaming company based in Israel, today announced its revenues rose 97 percent in the first quarter of 2008 to $39 million from the same period last year.
iPoker, the poker network operated by the company, was a significant driver of growth, expanding by 161 percent in the same period to $19 million. The company said the iPoker network became the largest non-U.S. poker liquidity pool in the world during the first quarter of 2008.
“The increased liquidity has enabled iPoker to offer a record total of tournament prizes during March of over $15 million, which included a single guaranteed tournament prize of over $2 million,” the company said in its key performance indicator statement. “The iPoker network will host the second European Championship of Online Poker on the May 23, which will offer a total of $3.5 million in guaranteed prizes and involve 10 consecutive poker tournaments.
“In addition, development of the Flash Poker product has been completed and is under testing. Full release of the product to all poker licensees is expected to occur during Q3.”
So far in 2008, the Playtech Group has added nine new licensees in 2008, including Betsson, one of the largest publicly traded online gambling operators to the European market, and Vista Global Limited, the group behind the celebrity-endorsed Hollywood Poker brand.
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Brendan Murray
BY: Brendan Murray
Playtech's Poker Network Makes $11 Million in First Quarter 2008
Playtech, the publicly-quoted gaming company based in Israel, today announced its revenues rose 97 percent in the first quarter of 2008 to $39 million from the same period last year.
iPoker, the poker network operated by the company, was a significant driver of growth, expanding by 161 percent in the same period to $19 million. The company said the iPoker network became the largest non-U.S. poker liquidity pool in the world during the first quarter of 2008.
“The increased liquidity has enabled iPoker to offer a record total of tournament prizes during March of over $15 million, which included a single guaranteed tournament prize of over $2 million,” the company said in its key performance indicator statement. “The iPoker network will host the second European Championship of Online Poker on the May 23, which will offer a total of $3.5 million in guaranteed prizes and involve 10 consecutive poker tournaments.
“In addition, development of the Flash Poker product has been completed and is under testing. Full release of the product to all poker licensees is expected to occur during Q3.”
So far in 2008, the Playtech Group has added nine new licensees in 2008, including Betsson, one of the largest publicly traded online gambling operators to the European market, and Vista Global Limited, the group behind the celebrity-endorsed Hollywood Poker brand.
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