## Allwyns 2023 Fiscal Performance: Revenue Surge Highlights Triumph of Camelot Purchase
Allwyn, the gaming and lottery powerhouse, has unveiled its financial outcomes for 2023, showcasing a period of significant expansion driven by the strategic takeover of Camelot UK.
The corporation announced a remarkable €78.8 billion ($85.3 billion) in earnings, a 98% leap compared to the preceding year. This impressive result was substantially amplified by the incorporation of Camelot UK, the entity managing the UK National Lottery, which Allwyn procured in March. Disregarding the influence of this acquisition, Allwyn’s revenue still experienced a respectable 6% natural increase.
Profitability mirrored this upward trend. Modified EBITDA hit €14.8 billion, a noteworthy 27% climb, largely credited to the Camelot purchase. Intrinsically, Allwyn attained a 12% rise in adjusted EBITDA. Net earnings also witnessed a robust upswing, reaching €35.9 billion, a 42% jump from the prior year.
The procurement of Camelot UK was undeniably the pinnacle of Allwyn’s year. The transaction, greenlit by the UK Gambling Commission in January and concluded in March, saw Allwyn assume control from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board. Camelot UK itself declared £8.19 billion ($10.34 billion) in UK lottery transactions for the 2022/23 fiscal year, a 1% year-over-year improvement.
Apart from the Camelot acquisition, Allwyn engaged in tactical growth and advancement endeavors throughout 2023. This encompassed rebranding Camelot Illinois to Allwyn North America, indicating the company’s aspiration to establish its presence within the North American marketplace.
## Allwyns International Growth Offsets UK Market Dip
Throughout 2023, Allwyn, a global lottery corporation, has maintained its expansion trajectory, entering new territories like Austria and Greece. The firm also secured significant alliances, such as a UK lottery initiative with Vodafone and a partnership with the Swiss-based 0xCollection.
These calculated actions have fueled Allwyn’s overall financial gains. The company announced a 98% surge in both total revenue and gross gaming revenue for the first three quarters. However, it’s crucial to acknowledge that this number encompasses acquisitions. Disregarding those, net revenue experienced a marginal decrease of 1%.
This pattern was reflected in the UK market, where Allwyn witnessed a 4% reduction in total and gross gaming revenue, reaching €39.3 billion for the year. This constitutes a slightly smaller amount than half of the overall combined revenue. Net income and operating EBITDA also declined by 2% and 5% correspondingly. The final quarter exhibited a similar trend, with a 2% drop in gross gaming revenue (€975.3 million) and a 5% decrease in net income (€199.5 million).
Focusing specifically on the last quarter of 2023, the trend persisted. Consolidated revenue, bolstered by acquisitions, soared by 97% to hit €21.8 billion. Excluding acquisitions, the growth was a more moderate 4%. Gross gaming revenue followed suit, reaching €20.8 billion. Adjusted EBITDA, disregarding acquisitions, saw a robust 15% rise, hitting €3.885 billion for the year.
Allwyn CEO Robert Chvatal conveyed contentment with the company’s achievements. “2023 has been another period of robust financial and operational advancement alongside strategic progress,” he remarked. He underscored the substantial influence of the Camelot acquisition, concluded in the first quarter, which contributed to the 98% year-over-year revenue surge. Chvatal also emphasized the 6% inherent revenue growth attained by the company, excluding acquisitions.
A sincere expression of gratitude to all of my fellow team members! Your remarkable efforts and commitment have transformed 2023 into a truly extraordinary year for our organization.
