30 May 2023

SPORTECH PLC

('Sportech' or the 'Group')

AGM Trading Update

Strong start to the year

Sportech, an international betting and technology business, announces a trading update ahead of its Annual General Meeting ('AGM') to be held at 12.00 p.m. today at Shakespeare Martineau, 6th Floor, 60 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0HR.

Trading Update

In the first four months of the year, trading has been in line with the Board's expectations. Sports betting continues to experience a stable rate of growth, supporting the operational cost base of the business.

Betting Handle was +5.28% at US$68.7m (2022: $65.2m).  Telebetting and online Pari-Mutuel betting eased from pandemic record levels, resulting in aggregate Pari Mutuel handle easing 5.15% to $32.3m (2022: $34.0m), despite betting handle growth from the physical locations. Sports Betting handle grew an impressive +16.7% to $36.4m (2022: $31.2m). In addition, US Sports Betting hold is ahead of budget to date.

The above underpins the Board's optimism for achieving full year expectations, which includes generating positive Group EBITDA.

The Board are evaluating numerous opportunities presently with regard to Group cash and will update the investors and the market in due course.

The results of the AGM voting will be released today, following the AGM and posted to the Company website:  https://www.sportechplc.com/investors/shareholder-information/meetings-and-voting/

Richard McGuire, Executive Chairman, said: 

"We are delighted to share the news of our strong start to the year, which can be attributed to the outstanding efforts of our management team. By capitalizing on our exclusive pari-mutuel betting license, we have successfully tapped into a new demographic of sports betting enthusiasts, opening up valuable cross-selling opportunities. The addition of sports betting as part of our product range has played a pivotal role in ensuring the financial stability of our Venues and paving the way for fresh avenues of growth. 

Our entire team is unwavering in our commitment to enhancing our business and delivering maximum value to all stakeholders involved. With great anticipation, we look forward to collaborating with the  new Connecticut sportsbook provider as we approach an exciting period brimming with potential for collective success."

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About Sportech

Sportech operates in the gaming market and has two main businesses. Firstly, it runs Sports Bars and other betting venues in Connecticut, USA, where it has an exclusive license to offer pari-mutuel wagering, it also has a distribution agreement with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation to provide retail sports betting. Secondly, Sportech provides online gaming through two separate lines of business. Mywinners.com operates under an exclusive license to offer pari-mutuel betting online in Connecticut, while 123bet.com offers pari-mutuel betting online across the wider USA.