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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Digital Gaming Corporation Limited is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England and Wales, registration number 08761407. The address of the registered office 14th Floor, 33 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PW.
2.Accounting policies
As explained in Strategic Report, the Company will transfer its assets and liabilities to another Group company. As required by FRS 102 section 3.9, management has prepared the financial statements on the basis that the Company is no longer a going concern. No material adjustments arose as a result of ceasing to apply the going concern basis. All assets and liabilities will be transferred to another Group company at their carrying amounts.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3). The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
∙the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
∙the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
∙the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
∙the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
∙the requirements of Section 26 Share-based Payment paragraphs 26.18(b), 26.19 to 26.21 and 26.23;
∙the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.
This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Super Group (SGHC) Limited as at 31 December 2024 and these financial statements may be obtained from Bordeaux Court, Les Echelons, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AR.
The Company is adopting the exemption from the requirement to prepare consolidated financial statements under Section 401 of the Companies Act 2006, as the results of the Company and its subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements of its ultimate parent undertaking, Super Group (SGHC) Limited. As a result, these financial statements present information for the Company only.
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The Director is required to satisfy herself that it is reasonable to conclude whether it is appropriate to prepare financial statements of the Company on a going concern basis.
The Director intends to liquidate the Company, following the transfer of any trade, remaining assets and liabilities to another Group company. The director does not consider it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. Therefore, the financial statements have been prepared on a basis other than that of the going concern basis. No adjustments arose because of not applying the going concern basis. All assets and liabilities will be transferred to another Group company.
Functional and presentation currency
Transactions and balances
Management Services - to Group (continuing operation) The Company is engaged in marketing and related services in relation to the gaming industry. This includes a fixed monthly fee plus any direct expenses including all reasonable travel and subsistence costs incurred during the period in the provision of these Services.
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The Company is engaged in software development and provides the installation, technical support and related services in relation to the gaming industry. This includes a fixed monthly fee, plus any direct expenses including all reasonable travel and subsistence costs, incurred during the period in the provision of the services. Support and Maintenance services - External (discontinued operation) Fixed monthly fees for infrastructure support for the gaming platform and data centres and continuous software development and integration support and improvement. Usage and licence fees - External (discontinued operation) Fees for ongoing support services during the period. Where the agreement extends over two or more accounting periods, the revenue is allocated on a straight line basis. Recharge of expenses - to Group (continuing operation) Revenue includes recharge of expenses incurred during the period to Group members. Transactional Service fee income - External (discontinued operation) In 2024, the B2B business segment was sold with a short term transitional services agreement in place with the buyer. The transitional services included operational services, employee costs, third party pass-through services, migration services and lease maintenance services. All these transitional services costs incurred by DGC UK are recharged at cost plus a markup. If it is not possible to distinguish between the research phase and the development phase of an internal project, the expenditure is treated as if it were all incurred in the research phase only.
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The Company’s intangible assets consist of Trademarks and Games Software. Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. The related
amortisation expense is classified as an operating expense in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Trademarks and Software are amortised annually on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives. Trademarks are amortised over 20 years and Gaming software over 7 -15 years. The assets' residual values, useful lives and amortisation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date. Where factors, such as technological advancement or changes in market price, indicate that residual value or useful life have changed, the residual value, useful life or amortisation rate are amended prospectively to reflect the new circumstances. The assets are reviewed for impairment if the above factors indicate that the carrying amount may be impaired. All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Investments in subsidiaries are classified as non-current assets in the Company’s balance sheet. These investments are initially recognized at cost on the acquisition date, which includes the purchase price and directly attributable acquisition costs. The Company holds these investments for financial returns and exercises control over its subsidiaries. Impairment of Investments in Subsidiaries The Company reviews its investments in subsidiaries for impairment at the end of each financial year or whenever there is an indication that the carrying amount of an investment may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an investment exceeds its recoverable amount. The Director intends to transfer the investment in DGC USA to another Group company at book value on the date of the transaction. The decision to exit the US market post year end will lead to further material impairment of the value of investment prior to transfer. The recoverable amount of the investments determined is based on the expected amount receivable from the group entity to which the shareholdings will be transferred as part of the pre-liquidation process. This transfer value is based upon a valuation of the Company on its value in use (ViU), which is calculated by estimating the present value of the future cash flows expected to be generated by the investment, based on the subsidiary’s future financial performance. The ViU calculations are based on a detailed assessment of future cash flows, which include critical assumptions such as: Timing of cash flows (projected cash inflows and outflows over the forecast period), Discount rates (appropriate rates reflecting the risks associated with the subsidiary’s business), and; Net debt adjustments (considering the subsidiary’s debt obligations and any related adjustments to the valuation).
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Balance sheet when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.
Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.
Basic financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another Group entity. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another Group entity, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
The cost of equity-settled transactions is determined by the fair value at the date of grant. The fair value of the shares conditionally granted is measured using the market price of the shares at the time of grant. The cost is recognized in the Statement of Comprehensive Income over the vesting period. The cumulative expense recognized for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the extent to which the vesting period has lapsed and the Group’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The expense recognized in the Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year represents the movement in cumulative expense recognized as at the beginning and end of that year. Payroll taxes related to the share-based payments are recognized in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in accordance with the vesting. Payroll taxes are settled in cash and are therefore recognized as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position. Service conditions are not taken into account when determining the grant date fair value of awards, but the likelihood of the service condition being met is assessed as part of the Group’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. These estimates are based on historical turnover rates and Group's forecast and are adjusted at each measurement date. The company considered the value of dividends to be paid during the vesting period to be nil. As at 1 January 2025 there were no employees left in the Company and there won't be any charges going forward.
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. A) Impairment of Investments in Subsidiaries The Company applies judgement in assessing whether there are indications of impairment for investments in subsidiaries. A significant estimate involves determining the recoverable amount of the investment, which is calculated as the expected transfer value of the shareholding based on the value in use (ViU) of the subsidiary. The key factors involved in this estimation process are outlined below: B) Discount Rate The Company applies a discount rate to future cash flows in order to calculate the present value of the recoverable amount. The Group’s weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 18.5% was used as the base rate, adjusted for a company-specific risk premium, in 2024. However, a higher WACC rate of 25% is applicable at December 2024, due to a higher specific risk premium. This adjustment reflects the specific risks associated with the subsidiary's operations, which are assessed as part of the impairment test. The application of this discount rate requires significant judgement, particularly in selecting an appropriate risk premium, as it directly impacts the estimated recoverable amount of the subsidiary. C) Forecasted Cash Flows and Growth Assumptions The Company forecasts cash flows for the subsidiary covering a period of at least 8 years. The projection excludes financing-related cash flows, focusing solely on the underlying operational performance of the subsidiary. Growth assumptions in the projection are based on management’s expectations of the future financial performance of the business, taking into account current and expected market conditions. The estimation of future cash flows, especially regarding revenue growth and cost control, requires significant judgement, particularly given the competitive market environment. D) Net Debt Adjustments An adjustment for net debt was made to increase the carrying value of the investment, reflecting amounts owed by the parent company to the subsidiary in relation to unpaid share capital. This financing-related adjustment is made based on the assumption that these amounts are expected to be settled, and therefore should be included in the calculation of the investment’s recoverable amount. The Company has normalised working capital as part of this adjustment, assuming that the subsidiary’s working capital position reflects its ongoing operational needs. E) Terminal Value Assumptions The Company also estimates a terminal value for the subsidiary, representing the residual value beyond the forecast period. This value is based on long-term growth assumptions, which are subject to significant estimation. The Company uses a perpetuity growth model to calculate the terminal value, applying conservative growth assumptions to reflect the future potential of the business after the forecast period. F) Sensitivity of Assumptions Given the inherent uncertainty in the estimation process, the Company performs sensitivity analysis on key assumptions, particularly the discount rate. The sensitivity analysis highlights how changes in the discount rate could affect the recoverable amount of the subsidiary. Given the disposal of the B2B business and the Sportsbook closure, the value of the remaining business would be materially impacted if there is a small change in the discount rate.
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
3.Judgements in applying accounting policies (continued)
The indicators of impairment for the subsidiary related to financial performance, exacerbated by intense competition in the subsidiary’s market. Based on these factors, the Company recognised a material impairment in the subsidiary’s investment. The Company has also considered post-year-end events, which confirmed that the impairment is likely permanent and that the subsidiary’s value will not revert back to its original carrying amount. This judgement, informed by the current performance and outlook, underpins the Company’s decision to recognise the impairment loss. H) Permanency of Impairment Given the financial performance of the subsidiary, and following the assessment of post-year-end events, the Company has concluded that the impairment is permanent and will not be reversed in future periods. This conclusion is based on management’s view that the subsidiary’s performance will not recover to a level that would justify the previous carrying amount of the investment. Critical judgements Significant judgements around intangible fixed assets The carrying value of the intangible fixed assets includes judgements relating to the costs incurred in developing the asset and the possible requirement to impair the assets. The costs are based on records maintained by the group of the time spent by employees on each project. The requirement to impair the assets is based upon management judgements of the expected success of the product and the resulting associated future benefits.
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Analysis of turnover by country of destination:
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
8.Employees (continued)
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
12.Taxation (continued)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Called up share capital represents the nominal value of the shares issued.
Ordinary A shares carry full rights to vote, dividend and capital distribution (including on winding up) rights.They do not confer any rights of redemption. Ordinary B shares carry full rights to voting, dividends (if declared and paid) and return of capital (if any). During the year, the company issued 23 ordinary shares of €1 each, at a premium of $121 million. As at the year-end, $48.9 million had been received, and $72.5 million remained outstanding, which is disclosed in note 17 under receivables from the parent company.
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Share premium reserve
Share based payment reserve
Foreign exchange reserve
accumulated in a separate component of equity.
Profit and loss account
part of shareholders' reserves on the balance sheet.
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to $46,505 (2023 - $185,786) Contributions totalling $Nil (2023 - $Nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
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DIGITAL GAMING CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The entity is a 100% subsidiary of SGHC Limited with Super Group (SGHC) Limited
being the ultimate parent undertaking. There is no ultimate controlling party above Super Group (SGHC) Limited. The results of the Company are included within the consolidated financial statements of Super Group (SGHC) Limited as at 31 December 2024 and can be obtained from Bordeaux Court, Les Echelons, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AR.
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