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A Quiet Green Revolution of Meridianbet (Golden Matrix Group): 80 Sustainability Projects in Q1 2025 Only
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-05-22 14:47
Core Insights - Meridianbet, a member of Golden Matrix Group, is committed to environmental and social responsibility through impactful green initiatives [1][7] - In 2024, the company organized nearly 300 CSR initiatives, with over 80 projects in Q1 2025 focusing on health, education, community impact, responsible betting, and environmental protection [2] Environmental Initiatives - The Fruška Gora Cleanup, linked to the 32nd Fruška Gora MTB Marathon in Serbia, showcased the company's commitment to environmental care by cleaning forest trails and protecting national parks [3][4] - The success of the Fruška Gora initiative inspired similar environmental efforts in other markets, including Tanzania, promoting ecological awareness across borders [4] Community Engagement - The Epic Trail event, part of the 300 community-focused campaigns in 2024, aimed to promote healthy lifestyles and social inclusion while building brand trust through direct community engagement [5][6] - Meridianbet's initiatives are designed to create measurable social impact, reinforcing its presence in the markets it operates [6] Long-term Sustainability Vision - Meridianbet and Golden Matrix Group view sustainability as a long-term global mandate, with future campaigns targeting greenhouse gas reduction, biodiversity protection, and waste minimization [6][7] - The company's efforts position it as a global role model for environmentally conscious gaming, aligning growth with positive global impact [7] Company Overview - Founded in 2001, Meridianbet is a leading provider of betting and gaming technology, licensed in 18 jurisdictions across Europe, Africa, and South America [8] - The company operates with a strong omnichannel presence, including retail, online desktop, and mobile gaming, as a subsidiary of Golden Matrix Group [8]
Fortnite approved by Apple, returns to U.S. App Store 5 years after removal
CNBC· 2025-05-20 22:59
Apple approved the Epic Games title Fortnite on Tuesday, returning the first-person shooter game to the App Store in the U.S., five years after its removal.Fortnite was kicked off the App Store in 2020 after Epic updated its game over the web to take payments directly, instead of through Apple's in-app payment mechanism, which takes fees up to 30%. The move angered Apple and kicked off a years-long legal battle.Last month, Epic scored a victory in court, when a judge ruled that Apple wasn't allowed to charg ...
Yalla Group一季度净利润同比增长17%,增加2200万美元股票回购
IPO早知道· 2025-05-20 02:14
本文由公众号IPO早知道(ID:ipozaozhidao)原创撰写,如需转载请联系C叔↓↓↓ 加速推进股票回购计划。 本文为IPO早知道原创 作者| Stone Jin 微信公众号|ipozaozhidao 据 IPO早知道消息, 中东和北非本地最大的在线社交和游戏公司 Yalla Group(NYSE: YALA) 于 5月20日 发布了截至 2025年3月31日的第一季度未经审计的财报。 2025年第一季度,Yalla Group实现营业收入8,387.7万美元,其中:社交服务收入为5,349.6万美 元;游戏服务收入为3,010.0万美元。利润方面,一季度Yalla Group实现净利润3,637.9万美元, 同比增长17.0 % ,净利润率为 43.4 % 。 "我们在2025年第一季度取得了强劲的业绩表现,尽管期间受到了斋月的影响,公司第一季度营收 仍同比增长至8,387.7万美元,超出预期指引区间的上限",Yalla Group创始人、董事长兼首席执 行官杨涛表示,"此外,在没有增加营销预算的情况下,我们通过斋月期间用户获取策略的优化,以 及人工智能驱动的流量获取效率的提升,推动平均月活跃用户数同 ...
Yalla Group Limited Announces Unaudited First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Prnewswire· 2025-05-19 21:00
Core Insights - Yalla Group Limited reported a strong performance in Q1 2025, with revenues of US$83.9 million, a 6.5% increase year-over-year, exceeding guidance despite the impact of Ramadan [8][10][13] - The company achieved a significant increase in average monthly active users (MAUs), rising by 17.9% to 44.6 million, attributed to refined user acquisition strategies and AI-driven optimizations [8][10][12] - Yalla plans to accelerate its share buyback program, increasing the target for 2025 by US$22 million to a total of US$50 million, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders [9][12] Financial Performance - Revenues for Q1 2025 were US$83.9 million, up from US$78.7 million in Q1 2024, driven by a broader user base and enhanced monetization capabilities [10][13] - Chatting services generated US$53.5 million, while game services contributed US$30.1 million to total revenues [10][14] - Net income increased by 17.0% to US$36.4 million, with a net margin of 43.4% [10][25] User Metrics - Average MAUs rose to 44.6 million in Q1 2025 from 37.8 million in Q1 2024 [10][13] - The number of paying users decreased by 8.0% to 11.8 million, down from 12.8 million in the previous year [10][12] Cost Structure - Total costs and expenses were US$52.7 million, a 6.2% increase from US$49.6 million in Q1 2024 [15] - Selling and marketing expenses decreased by 14.3% to US$6.9 million, while general and administrative expenses increased by 30.8% to US$8.7 million [17][18] - Technology and product development expenses rose by 25.0% to US$7.8 million, reflecting increased headcount to support new business development [19] Shareholder Returns - The company repurchased 4,275,812 shares for approximately US$27.4 million from January 1 to May 16, 2025, with plans to cancel all repurchased shares [12][30] - Cumulatively, Yalla has repurchased 11,580,950 shares for about US$76.9 million since the inception of the share repurchase program [30] Outlook - For Q2 2025, Yalla expects revenues to be between US$76.0 million and US$83.0 million, based on current market conditions [31]
Judge calls out 'Apple official who is personally responsible' in Fortnite app order
CNBC· 2025-05-19 19:53
This illustration picture shows a person waiting for an update of Epic Games' Fortnite on their smartphone in Los Angeles on August 14, 2020.Apple must work out its latest issues with Epic Games — or else head back to court to prove it has a legal basis for delaying the restoration of the popular Fortnite game to its iOS App Store, a judge ordered on Monday.Fortnite recently re-submitted its game but was blocked by Apple, Epic Games said Friday. Apple said in a statement on Friday that it did not remove For ...
Yalla Group Limited to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 19, 2025 Eastern Time
Prnewswire· 2025-05-09 10:00
DUBAI, UAE, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yalla Group Limited ("Yalla" or the "Company") (NYSE: YALA), the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social networking and gaming company, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the first quarter 2025 after the U.S. market closes on Monday, May 19, 2025.Yalla Group Limited will hold a conference call on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, 4:00 AM Dubai Time on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, or 8:00 AM Beijing Ti ...
Super Group(SGHC) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-08 21:37
1Q 2025 Earnings Review May 8, 2025 Change in presentation currency The Group has adopted a change in presentation currency from Euros to USD effective as at January 1, 2025. Accordingly, the comparatives have been re-presented retrospectively as if the new presentation currency had always been the presentation currency. Assets and liabilities previously reported in Euros have been converted to USD as at December 31, 2024, using the period end foreign exchange rates of the underlying functional currency of ...
PENN(PENN) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-08 14:00
PENN Entertainment (PENN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker0 Greetings, and welcome to Penn Entertainment First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. I would now like to turn the conference over to Joe Jaffoni, Investor Relations. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Thanks, Emma. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining Pan Entertainment's twenty twenty five First Quarter Conference Call. We'll get to management's presentation and comments momentarily as well as your question and ans ...
Wynn Resorts(WYNN) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-06 20:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted property EBITDA of $223.4 million for Wynn Las Vegas on operating revenue of $625.3 million, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 35.7% [16] - Total casino revenues increased by 4% year-over-year, excluding the Super Bowl impact [11] - Adjusted property EBITDA for Macau operations was $252.1 million on operating revenue of $865.9 million, with an EBITDA margin of 29.1% [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Las Vegas, slot volumes increased by approximately 3%, contributing to overall revenue growth [12] - Encore Boston Harbor generated $57.5 million in adjusted property EBITDA on revenue of $209.2 million, with an EBITDA margin of 27.5% [17] - Macau's mass drop was up year-over-year, while VIP turnover increased significantly, although lower VIP hold impacted EBITDA by about $38 million [13][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Las Vegas, RevPAR for April was slightly up from 2024, with healthy group activity and slot handle [9] - Macau's mass drop during Golden Week showed improvement compared to the previous year, with full hotel occupancy [10] - The company noted that international visitation to Las Vegas is currently at 9% of room nights, which can be backfilled easily [32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maximizing EBITDA and maintaining a healthy margin profile despite competitive pressures in Macau [13] - The opening of the Gourmet Pavilion Food Hall at Wynn Palace has driven increased visitation, with 2,400 additional daily restaurant covers [14] - The company is committed to returning capital to shareholders, having repurchased $200 million in stock during Q1 and an additional $100 million in Q2 [21][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged uncertainty in the operating environment due to tariffs but noted that the business in Vegas and Macau is holding up well [10] - The company remains optimistic about future demand, particularly in group and convention business, despite short booking windows [9][34] - Management expressed confidence in the upcoming Wynn on Marjan Islands project, viewing it as a compelling development opportunity [15] Other Important Information - The company expects total CapEx spend in 2025 to range between $250 million to $300 million, with a significant portion related to concession commitments [20] - The company has a strong liquidity position with $3.2 billion in global cash and revolver availability as of March 31 [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in promotions and discounts in Las Vegas - Management indicated that the observed changes correlate strongly with ADR, particularly influenced by the Super Bowl comparison [25] Question: Thoughts on international inbound and VIP exposure - Management noted that high-end visitation remains stable, while international visitation has decreased but does not significantly impact the business [32] Question: Competitive environment in Macau - Management described the competitive landscape as stable but emphasized the importance of service quality and product offerings to remain competitive [44][108] Question: CapEx projects on hold due to tariffs - The majority of the delayed CapEx is related to the Encore Tower remodel, with a total of $375 million impacted [59] Question: Group business outlook for 2026 - Management reported strong demand for group bookings in 2026, attributing it to large events scheduled for that year [62]
Sovereignty Wins the 151st Running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve
Globenewswire· 2025-05-04 01:59
Core Insights - Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) set new all-time records for wagering during the Kentucky Derby Day program and Derby Week, indicating strong growth in the betting segment [3][4][5] Wagering Records - Total wagering on Kentucky Derby Day reached $349.0 million, surpassing last year's record of $320.5 million [3] - Wagering on the Kentucky Derby race alone hit a record of $234.4 million, up from $210.7 million last year [3] - All-sources handle for Derby Week increased to $473.9 million, exceeding last year's $446.6 million [3] Performance of TwinSpires - TwinSpires, the official betting partner, recorded a new high of $108.0 million in wagering for the Kentucky Derby Day program, compared to $92.1 million last year [4] - TwinSpires' handle for the Kentucky Derby race was $73.0 million, up from $60.9 million in the previous year [4] Company Financial Expectations - CDI anticipates that Adjusted EBITDA for Derby Week will rank among the top two results in the company's history, although it is expected to be $2 to $4 million lower than last year's record [5] - The company expressed optimism about future growth following the successful 151st running of the Kentucky Derby [6] Company Overview - CDI has been a leader in entertainment experiences for over 150 years, primarily through the Kentucky Derby and has expanded into various gaming and wagering sectors [8]