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Glossary

TermExplanation
AggregatorIn the context of iGaming, refers to a company that acts as an intermediary between game developers and online casinos, offering a centralized platform that integrates a wide range of games from multiple providers.
Anti-money laundering (AML)A set of measures and protocols designed to prevent, detect, and report suspected money laundering activities.
Business-to-business (B2B)In the context of iGaming, refers to companies that provide products, services, and solutions to other businesses within the online gaming industry.
Business-to-consumer (B2C)In the context of iGaming, refers to companies that directly offer gaming products and services to individual players.
Geo-blockingTechnology used to restrict access to online content based on the geographical location of users.
Gross gaming revenue (GGR)Total bets placed less player winnings.
iGamingCovers online table games (roulette, blackjack, etc), gaming (slot) machines and bingo where the game is based on the outcome of an automated (using a manually operated random number generator) device.
KAMKey Account Manager
Know your client (KYC)Process used to verify the identity of business clients. This helps ensure compliance with regulations, prevent fraudulent activities, and promote responsible gambling.
OpenRGS™Hacksaw’s proprietary RGS platform.
OperatorIn the context of iGaming, refers to a company that runs an online gambling platform (such as a web page or mobile app), providing various gaming and/or betting services directly to players.
Remote gaming server (RGS)A platform or infrastructure that acts as a backend system for storage, distribution, management, and delivery of data, specifically for hosting and managing online casino games.
Return to player (RTP)Average percentage of winnings returned to a player.
Take rateTake rate refers to the percentage share of customers’ (operators and aggregators) GGR that the Company invoices
as revenue.

Definitions

Key ratiosDefinitionPurpose
Revenue growth, %Operating revenues for the period divided by operating revenues in the same period last year.
Used by management to monitor the group’s revenue growth.
EBITDAOperating profit less depreciations and amortisations.Shows the underlying development of the business, which is valuable in indicating the underlying cash-generating capacity of the business. Used by management to monitor earning trends and gives management information about the organisation’s efficiency and profitability.
EBITDA margin, %Operating profit less depreciations and amortisations in relation to operating revenue.
Adjusted EBITDAOperating profit less depreciations and amortisations excluding items affecting comparability.The adjusted measurements provide a better understanding of the performance of the business.
Adjusted EBITDA margin, %Operating profit less depreciations and amortisations excluding items affecting comparability in relation to operating revenue.
Operating profit (EBIT)Profit before tax excluding net financial items.Provides management with information about the organisation’s efficiency and profitability.
Operating profit (EBIT) margin, %Operating profit in relation to operating revenue.
Adjusted operating profit (EBIT)Profit before tax excluding net financial items and items affecting comparability.The adjusted measurements provide a better understanding of the performance of the business over time.
Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) margin, %Operating profit excluding items affecting comparability in relation to operating revenues.
Items affecting comparabilityItems affecting comparability include non-recurring items, such as strategic consulting, IPO related costs and significant impacts on the company’s financial results that affect the comparability across periods.Items that interfere with comparability between periods provides a better understanding of the company’s financial performance.