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Codere Online (Nasdaq: CDRO / CDROW, the “Company”), a leading online gaming operator in Spain and Latin America, has released its preliminary unaudited[2] financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Aviv Sher, CEO of Codere Online, commented on the results, “We are off to a strong start in 2024, with net gaming revenue of €53 million in the first quarter, 34% above that of last year and once again our highest ever quarterly figure. Our focus on Mexico and Spain continues to yield impressive results, with net gaming revenue in Mexico growing by 51% in the first quarter to nearly €27 million. In Spain, meanwhile, net gaming revenue grew by 21% to over €22 million. In both markets, our targeted marketing efforts allowed us to grow our active customer base by c. 25% as a result of the acquisition of higher quality customers (i.e. lower churn) but also with an increased spend per active.”

Oscar Iglesias, CFO of Codere Online, stated, “Once again, top line growth exceeded our expectations in the first quarter, with Mexico continuing to put distance on Spain as our largest market by revenue. We are particularly excited, however, to see Mexico now also contributing positive Adjusted EBITDA for the first time. This, together with a strong performance by Spain, allowed us to generate €1.7 million in total Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter, which represents a significant step towards achieving our full year profitability targets.”

Mr. Iglesias further added, “On the back of this strong performance in the first quarter and based on recent trading activity, we now expect to generate between €195-210 million of net gaming revenue in 2024, and reaffirm that we expect to generate positive Adjusted EBITDA and cash flow for the full year in 2024.”

Recent Events

Launch in Mendoza

· Subject to obtaining final regulatory authorization, we expect to launch operations in the Province of Mendoza over the coming weeks.

· Mendoza is the 5th most populated province in Argentina with over 2 million people.

· This launch will further increase our presence in the country, where we started operations in the City of Buenos Aires in December 2021, and continue pursuing a license in the Province of Buenos Aires.

Rayados Renewal

· On March 15, 2024, Codere Online agreed to extend its relationship with the Monterrey Rayados Football Club as its Official Betting Partner for the next four seasons.

· With this renewal, Codere Online also became the Main Sponsor of the women’s team, Rayadas.

· Codere Online expects to continue to deliver on its growth plan in Latin America, relying on this and other sponsorships and local activations.

Board Appointment

· On April 9, 2024, the Board of Directors of Codere Online appointed Daniel Valdez as a member of the Board and the Audit Committee.

· Mr. Valdez previously served as a member of the Board between the consummation of the business combination in November 2021 and August 2023.

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SolutionsHub, a leading expert in the licensing and maintenance of eGaming businesses, have confirmed that James O’Kelly has assumed a broader role in the senior management team to the position of Head of Operations.

James previously held the position of Operations Manager and has been instrumental in the success of clients during a period of significant growth for the business. With over 3 years at SolutionsHub, James has supported clients through successful licence applications and played a pivotal role establishing their operational bases in the Isle of Man.

In his new role, James will lead the delivery of SolutionsHub’s award-winning service suite, as well as implementing operational best practices and new technologies in line with the company’s strategy at a group level.

Lee Hills, Founder of the SolutionsHub Group, said: “James has been a key part of our team for more than 3 years. He has led from the front and is a shining example in delivering client centric, industry leading solutions for our partners. We’re incredibly proud to have supported James in his career growth and this promotion is a recognition of the hard work that James has put in during his time here.

“Our business has experienced rapid growth in the last 18 months, and with James onboard to manage our operations, we are confident that 2024 shall continue our growth expansion.”

James, Head of Operations at SolutionsHub, said: “I am excited to assume this new and more comprehensive role of building upon the strong foundations for our existing and potential partners.

“As a business and team, we are well placed to continue to deliver robust, scalable solutions and ensure that our partners can focus on building sucessful businesses. With the company’s rapid expansion and ambitious plans for the future, I would like to especially thank Lee and Nick for their incredible support and for the new opportunity to lead SolutionsHub’s operational initiatives.”

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Alpha Odds, Sportradar’s AI-driven personalised odds technology, boosted profits for sportsbook operators by an average of 15% during the UEFA European Championship Qualifying Matches. With the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 anticipated to generate more than €62.2 billion in global betting turnover, operators can maximize profits and manage risk by utilizing this product during the quadrennial tournament.

Launched in 2022, Alpha Odds leverages Sportradar’s advanced AI technology to more accurately predict the probability of a game event taking place, enabling operators to manage their risk more effectively. When combined with real-time and predicted liquidity, Alpha Odds allows operators to generate bespoke betting prices in line with their risk exposure and liabilities.

As examples of how Alpha Odds increased profitability for operators during the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers, where one team was heavily favoured, Alpha Odds helped clients manage risk in real-time and continue to accept bets as goals were tallied and the scoreline grew. Additionally, while a conventional odds service would have left operators vulnerable to a matchday of customer friendly results, such as all the favourites winning at home by two or more goals, Alpha Odds’ predictive capabilities enabled instant adjustments, safeguarding sportsbooks against significant losses, as a match unfolded.

Darren Small, Senior Vice President of Managed Trading Services (MTS) at Sportradar, said: “The predictive capabilities that Sportradar has developed for Alpha Odds are proving to be a game changer ahead of this summer’s tournament, enabling operators to consistently improve profitability and deliver higher margins across soccer betting.”

Alpha Odds is available across Sportradar’s portfolio of betting markets for soccer and tennis, both pre-match and in-play. The solution will be expanded across basketball later in 2024.