Bally's Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Bally's Corporation reported a revenue increase of 9.7% year-over-year, reaching $606.2 million. The Casinos & Resorts segment saw record revenue, while International Interactive also grew. However, the company experienced a net loss of $25.7 million, though Adjusted EBITDAR increased by 8.7% to $161.4 million.
Revenue increased by 9.7% year-over-year, reaching $606.2 million.
Casinos & Resorts segment achieved record revenue of $333.2 million, up 11.1% year-over-year.
International Interactive revenue grew by 5.6% year-over-year, totaling $247.8 million, driven by UK's robust performance.
Rhode Island legalized iGaming, naming Bally’s as the sole provider, with an expected launch in March 2024.
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Forward Guidance
Bally’s is maintaining its Revenue guidance provided on May 9, 2023, which remains in the range of $2.5 billion to $2.6 billion and its Adjusted EBITDAR guidance range of $665 million to $700 million. This includes somewhat better performance from our core Casinos & Resorts and International Interactive business units versus our original expectations, as it now includes a new range of $50 million to $60 million of Adjusted EBITDA losses in North America Interactive, a $10 million higher loss at the midpoint, as we are investing in the business. This includes our Pennsylvania iGaming launch, our Bally Bet rollout and our omni-channel. Guidance for rent expense remains at $125 million (actual cash rent of $119 million) for the year. We are also maintaining our 2023 Capital Expenditure guidance of $160 million, with maintenance capex at Casinos & Resorts of $50 million, growth capex at Casinos & Resorts of $70 million, and Software Development Costs (SDC) costs of $40 million.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue guidance maintained between $2.5 billion and $2.6 billion.
- Adjusted EBITDAR guidance remains between $665 million and $700 million.
- Core Casinos & Resorts performing better than original expectations.
- International Interactive business units performing better than original expectations.
- Capital Expenditure guidance maintained at $160 million.
Challenges Ahead
- Adjusted EBITDA losses in North America Interactive now expected to range between $50 million and $60 million.
- Increased investment in North America Interactive impacting profitability.
- Pennsylvania iGaming launch costs contributing to higher losses.
- Bally Bet rollout costs contributing to higher losses.
- Omni-channel investment impacting profitability.