Playtech PLC – Digital Summary Report 2020
Our operations
B2B
Providing technology to gambling operators globally through a revenue share model.
Revenue
€495m
EBITDA
€126m
EBITDA margin
B2C
Operating directly as an operator in select markets and generating revenues from online gambling, gaming machines and retail betting.
Revenue
€596m
EBITDA
€128m
EBITDA margin
Financials
The Financials division of Playtech, providing trading, platform and liquidity technology and services to brokers and end customers.
Revenue
€122m
EBITDA
€56m
EBITDA margin
A global business
Playtech was established at the outset of the online gambling industry and its 20 years of experience and investment in technology have resulted in unparalleled knowledge and expertise.
Playtech’s global scale and distribution capabilities with over 170 licensees operating in over 30 regulated markets and with offices in 24
countries, mean we are ideally positioned to capture opportunities in newly regulating markets and high-growth markets with low online penetration.
Employees
c.6,400
Countries with offices
24
Regulated jurisdictions
>30
Technology
Principles of Playtech ONE
Any product available across any distribution channel – online or retail
A seamless player journey across any product or vertical
One single Player Account Management 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 analysis
Services and capabilities available across any platform and any product
Highlights of the year
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- First steps of US expansion strategy including launches with bet365 and Entain
- Playtech Live launched immersive gameshow, Adventures Beyond Wonderland
- Launch of Sustainable Success strategy
- New structured agreements signed in Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama
- Snaitech number 1 in Italy
- New collaboration with the Responsible Gambling Council
- Extended B2B agreements with several large operators
- Omni-channel launch with Wplay in Colombia
- Success at the Gambling Compliance Awards winning Compliance Team of the Year
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- First steps of US expansion strategy including launches with bet365 and Entain
- Playtech Live launched immersive gameshow, Adventures Beyond Wonderland
- Launch of Sustainable Success strategy
- New structured agreements signed in Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama
- Snaitech number 1 in Italy
- New collaboration with the Responsible Gambling Council
- Extended B2B agreements with several large operators
- Omni-channel launch with Wplay in Colombia
- Success at the Gambling Compliance Awards winning Compliance Team of the Year
Review of the year
Chairman’s statement
"In the face of an unprecedented trading environment the Board is proud to report that Playtech delivered a resilient financial performance, delivering against our strategic priorities, whilst also laying the foundations for future growth."
Chief Executive Officer’s review
"Playtech made excellent progress in the highly strategic US market and continued to build on its position in Latin America. The Group continued to add new customers, expand with existing customers, and deliver innovation.”
Chief Financial Officer’s review
"Despite Playtech being severely impacted by COVID-19 through the cancellation of sporting events worldwide and the closure of retail shops, the Group has navigated the pandemic exceptionally well so far and had a resilient 2020."