BetMakers to cut 100 jobs in bid to reduce costs

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BetMakers Technology Group is pleased to provide shareholders an update on its cost base reduction and global efficiencies program, which is expected to result in significant operating overhead reductions and savings across the business moving forward.

As announced on 31 January 2023, the Company made a number of Board and management changes to enable the optimisation of the business in order to reach its full potential. As noted by Nick Chan (Non- Executive Director):

“These changes are designed to affect a strategic reset of the business, with a clear focus on operational discipline, specifically a return to positive cashflows, cost efficiency, and optimal capital management.”

During the past four months, the Company has undertaken a wide-ranging operational review and is pleased to provide the following material updates on progress to date: Normalisation of annualised staff and operating overheads of the business are expected to reduce from $91.5m1 (H1 FY2023) to approximately $70m (unaudited) from Q1 FY2024 (a decrease of 23%).

The operational restructure has been made possible by streamlining and consolidating key software offerings and leveraging technology monitoring and reporting capabilities. This in turn, has allowed the Company to streamline its operational infrastructure.

BetMakers Chief Executive Officer, Jake Henson, commented: “The Company’s cost base has been reset on the back of the deployment of proprietary technology and a strategic review of our operating model.

BetMakers is committed to providing long-term value to shareholders and this restructuring is an
essential step towards achieving that goal. The changes made aim to provide the business with a clear path to profitability while also providing a more streamlined operating structure to maximise future growth opportunities.

For our customers, who are at the core of our value creation process, we are committed to delivering best- in-class levels of service and quality. The investments in our technology and the extended rollout of our platforms and products into all regions both domestically and globally will support this ongoing commitment.”

BetMakers Executive Chairman, Matt Davey, commented: “As detailed when we presented our Q2 FY23 results5, and reiterated in our Q3 FY23 announcement6, the Company is focused on delivering operational efficiencies, simplifying our global operating model, and positioning the Company for profitable growth.

Management and our global team have delivered on this promise, and we now expect the Company to be well positioned to drive operating leverage as we expand our revenue base.

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