Playtech PLC – Digital Summary Report 2021
Our operations
Group
Playtech is the leading technology provider to the global gambling industry, with high operating margins and high cash generation.
Revenue
€1,205m
EBITDA
€317m
EBITDA margin
B2B
Providing technology to gambling operators globally through a revenue share model and, in certain agreements, taking a profit share in addition.
Revenue
€554m
EBITDA
€139m
EBITDA margin
B2C
Operating directly as an operator in select markets and generating revenues from online gambling, gaming machines and retail betting.
Revenue
€664m
EBITDA
€178m
EBITDA margin
A global business
Playtech was established at the inception of the online gambling industry and possesses unparalleled knowledge and expertise in the sector, with over 20 years of experience and investment in technology.
Playtech’s global scale and distribution capabilities, with over 180 licensees operating in over 30 regulated markets and with offices in 26 countries, mean we are ideally positioned to capture opportunities in newly regulating markets and high growth markets with low online penetration.
Employees
c.6,600
Countries with offices
26
Regulated jurisdictions
>30
Technology
Principles of Playtech ONE
Fully open platform, offering any product available across any distribution channel – online or retail
A seamless player journey across any product or vertical
One single Player Account Management (PAM) platform – IMS – for full player lifecycle visibility and management from a centralised point
One single CRM, marketing automation platform and wallet
One single customer view for data analysis
Services and capabilities available across any platform and any product
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Review of the year
Chairman’s statement
"As the leading technology company in the gambling industry, with an unrivalled quality and breadth of products, Playtech has a strong track record of growth, and the strategy and expertise to continue that growth for many years to come."
Chief Executive Officer review
“Playtech made excellent progress across The Americas, Live Casino and Snaitech, leaving the Group well positioned to capture the exciting market opportunity ahead.”
Chief Financial Officer’s review
"Playtech had a very strong 2021. Despite the challenges that came with the pandemic, particularly in H1, Adjusted EBITDA for 2021 was €317 million driven by strong performances from B2B online and Snaitech."