iGaming operator Rivalry, licensed in the Isle of Man with headquarters in Canada, has released its financial results for Q2 2024. All figures are reported in Canadian dollars.
“At Rivalry, our strategy has centered on two primary growth areas: the expansion of cryptocurrencies through tokenization and targeting VIP customers. In tandem with these efforts, we are meticulously managing working capital, optimizing our teams, and reducing costs in non-core areas,” stated Stephen Saltz, co-founder and CEO of Rivalry. “Our focus on enhancing margins is yielding positive results, reflected in two consecutive quarters of record performance.”
Key highlights from Q2 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, Rivalry recorded a wagering volume of $87.8 million, marking a decrease of $6.9 million (7 percent) from the $94.7 million recorded in the first quarter of 2024, and down $24.4 million (22 percent) from $112.2 million in Q2 2023. This decline in volume is attributed to the company’s emphasis on margin, which has led to reduced player balance conversions.
Gross gaming revenue (GGR) for Q2 2024 was $7.4 million, down by $0.3 million (3 percent) from $7.7 million in Q1 2024 and down $1 million (12 percent) from $8.5 million in the same quarter last year.
Net revenue rose to $4.7 million in Q2 2024, an increase of $0.1 million (3 percent) from $4.5 million in Q1 2024 and up $0.8 million (22 percent) from $3.8 million in Q2 2023. The net revenue margin, as a percentage of GGR, reached 62.5 percent, the highest in the company’s history, compared to 58.5 percent in Q1 2024 and 45 percent in Q2 2023.
The net profit margin, as a percentage of processed wagering volume, stood at 5.3 percent, representing the highest margin in the past six quarters. This improvement is attributed to ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing margins through innovation and refinements to product offerings.
The casino segment continues to play a pivotal role in Rivalry’s growth, contributing 60 percent of wagering processing and 24 percent of GGR for the quarter. The success of this segment reflects the ongoing expansion of Rivalry’s casino product line, including the launch of the original Cash & Dash game in the latter half of 2023.
Rivalry reported a net loss of $5.4 million for Q2 2024, which includes $0.52 million in interest expenses related to convertible debt maturing at the end of 2025. The company believes that the operating loss of $4.8 million for Q2 2024, down from $6.2 million in Q2 2023, indicates improved management of working capital.
Rivalry also noted significant growth in user engagement with high-margin products, particularly the Pre Made Combos solution, which has generated over 500,000 bids since its launch in January 2024, contributing to sustained net revenue growth. The company plans to enter a licensing agreement for its first-person casino games, which is expected to create a new revenue stream for its B2B vertical.
Furthermore, Rivalry has streamlined the sign-up process for VIP users in global markets, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while reducing friction. The company remains confident in its profitability outlook for the second half of 2024.
