Kambi Group Q1 operating profits up 42%

The Swedish sports betting providers operating profit (EBIT) totalled $2.44m compared to $1.71m in Q1 2017. This represented an impressive growth of 42% year-on-year.

Between January and March, Kambi received $20m in revenue compared to the $17.32m generated in the previous year. This growth of 15% is higher than its revenue growth rate for the financial year 2017 at 11%.

Profits after tax amounted to $1.83m,  an increase of 36% from $1.34m in the same period in 2017. 

During this period Kambi also acquired a stake of just over 25% in Virtus Sports, one of the company’s virtual sports developers and suppliers for $694,000.

Having also signed Casumo in March and a multi-channel deal with StanleyBet Romania in April, Kambi has consistently positioned themselves to increase their revenue. These acquisitions represent the 10^th consecutive quarter of new business being added to the company’s portfolio.

Commenting on his companies potential for future growth Kambi CEO, Kristian Nylén, said: “With a World Cup around the corner and preparations for the potential opening of a US market progressing well, the levels of excitement and optimism at Kambi continue to grow.”

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