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    Regeringsgatan 28 SE- 111 53 Stockholm
    +46 (0) 8 506 403 00
    +46 (0) 8 735 57 44
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    Interim report for the period 1 January – 31 March 2012

    All figures in this report are expressed in SEK. Figures in parentheses refer to the corresponding figures for the previous year, unless stated otherwise. this information applies to the Group, unless stated otherwise.   First quarter operating income increased by 32 percent    First quarter · Revenues amounted to SEK 536.1 (417.4) million, equivalent to an increase of 28 percent · Operating income amounted to SEK 174.1 (131.8) million, equivalent to an increase of 32 percent · The operating margin amounted to 32.5 (31.6) percent · Income before tax amounted to SEK

    Invitation to presentation of first quarter

    Betsson invites media, analysts and investors to Betsson's office at Regeringsgatan 28 on Friday, April 27, 2012 at CET 09:00, in regards of the presentation of the first quarter 2012. The presentation will also be available through webcast and phone. The report will be published at 07:30 a.m. (CET) on the same date. CEO and President Magnus Silfverberg will present the report. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. The presentation will be held in English. To participate by phone please call: +46 (0)8 505 598 53 (Sweden) or +44 (0)203 043 24 36 (UK).

    Invitation to the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of Betsson AB (publ)

    The shareholders of Betsson AB (publ) (the ”Company”), are hereby invited to the Annual General Meeting of shareholders to be held on Friday, 11 May 2012 at 10.00 p.m. at the office of the Company at Regeringsgatan 28 in Stockholm. Notice to attend etc. Shareholders who wish to attend the Annual General Meeting (the ”AGM”) must · be entered in the register of shareholders held by Euroclear Sweden AB by Friday, 4 May 2012, and · notify the Company of their intention to participate no later than on Monday, 7 May 2012. Notice of participation in the meeting shall be made in

    BETSSON’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROPOSES EXTRA DIVIDEND OF STARTUP COMPANY SHARES

    Betsson AB’s Board of Directors has resolved to propose that the annual general meeting of shareholders decide on the distribution of all of the shares in the wholly-owned subsidiary, Angler Gaming plc (“Angler”), to Betsson’s shareholders, dependent on Angler being listed on AktieTorget. The transfer of value to the shareholders amounts to MSEK 28.0, which is approximately SEK 0.66 per share (or MEUR 3.1, which is equivalent to approximately EUR 0.07 per share). The distribution of shares in Angler is in line with Betsson’s technical and market-based focus. Angler’s operations will be

    Publication of changes to the total numbers of shares and votes in Betsson AB (publ)

    Following the new issue consummated as part of Betsson AB's (publ) ("Betsson") payment of additional purchase price in relation to the acquisition of Betsafe, the total numbers of shares and votes as of March 30 th, 2012 amount to 42,001,209 and 90,781,209, respectively, divided into 5,420,000 shares of series A with ten votes each and 36,581,209 shares of series B with one vote each. As of March 1st, 2012 the total number of shares and votes in Betsson amounted to 41,394,392 and 90,174,392, respectively, divided into 5,420,000 shares of series A with ten votes each and 35,974,392 shares

    BETSSON PAYS FINAL ADDITIONAL PURCHASE PRICE IN RELATION TO THE ACQUISITION OF BETSAFE

    As previously announced Betsson AB (publ) (”Betsson”) has acquired Betsafe (through the acquisition of the holding company Artic Invest AS) (“Betsafe”), a gaming company based in Malta, offering sports betting, casino and poker to clients primarily in the Nordic region. In connection with the completion of the transaction on 15 June 2011, Betsson paid an initial purchase price for the operations of Betsafe in the amount of EUR 34.0 million, comprised of cash and cash equivalents at a value of EUR 19.6 million and class B shares in Betsson at a value of EUR 14.4 million. In addition,

    Fourth quarter operating income increased by 35 percent

    Fourth quarter operating income increased by 35 percent   Fourth quarter · Revenues amounted to SEK 515.2 (484.3) million and the operating margin amounted to 33.4 (26.4) percent · Operating income amounted to SEK 172.3 (127.7) million, equivalent to an increase of 35 percent · Income before tax amounted to SEK 172.9 (128.7) million · Net income totaled SEK 165.8 (125.2) million, corresponding to SEK 4.01 (3.19) per share · Betsson has no interest-bearing liabilities and liquid funds amounted to SEK 509.7 (497.1) million · A withdrawal from a gaming account by the

    INTERIM REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY – 30 SEPTEMBER 2011

    Third quarter revenues increased by 21 percent   Third quarter · Revenues amounted to SEK 465.7 (385.1) million and the operating margin amounted to 32.8 (21.0) percent · Operating income amounted to SEK 152.8 (80.7) million, equivalent to an increase of 89 percent · Income before tax amounted to SEK 146.5 (80.7) million · Net income totaled SEK 138.4 (76.3) million, corresponding to SEK 3.40 (1.94) per share · Betsson has no interest-bearing liabilities and liquid funds amounted to SEK 490.3 (377.3) million · Three new B2B collaborations have been launched during

    Publication of changes to the total numbers of shares and votes in Betsson AB (publ)

    Following the new issue consummated as part of Betsson AB’s (publ) (”Betsson”) payment of additional purchase price in relation to the acquisition of Betsafe, the total numbers of shares and votes as of September 30 th, 2011 amount to 41,394,392 and 90,174,392, respectively, divided into 5,420,000 shares of series A with ten votes each and 35,974,392 shares of series B with one vote each. As of September 1st, 2011 the total number of shares and votes in Betsson amounted to 40,337,989 and 89,117,989, respectively, divided into 5,420,000 shares of series A with ten votes each and 34,917,

    BETSSON IN B2B COOPERATION WITH ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB

    Betsson Business Solutions has signed a three year B2B contract with one of the most prestigious Football clubs in the world, Arsenal Football Club (“the Gunners”). Betsson becomes the Club’s Official Betting Partner, providing betting services both online under www.gunnersgaming.com and in-stadia for Arsenal fans through a newly created brand, GunnersGaming by Betsson. Arsenal has a global fanbase and boasts the highest paid membership in world football with just under 200,000 members last season alone. Betsson will provide and operate a complete gaming solution including Casino, Poker,

    Second quarter operating income increased by 17 percent

    Second quarter · Revenues amounted to SEK 338.2 (366.1) million and the operating margin amounted to 30.4 (24.0 percent) · Growth in Game win in all of Betsson´s gaming solutions (including B2B collaborations) amounted to 24 percent · Operating income amounted to SEK 102.7 (88.0) million, equivalent to an increase of 17 percent · Income has been negatively impacted by acquisition-related expenses for Betsafe amounting to SEK 10.1 million. Adjusted for this amount, operating income increased by 28 percent · Income before tax amounted to SEK 103.3 (88.5) million · Net

    MAGNUS SILFVERBERG APPOINTED AS CEO OF BETSSON AB (PUBL)

    Please note: This information has partly been published before but due to technical reasons I did not reach all intended receivers. On 13 April 2011, Betsson AB announced that the Board of Directors intended to appoint the former Chief Executive Officer for Betsson Malta Ltd., Magnus Silfverberg, to succeed Pontus Lindwall as CEO and President of Betsson AB. At the Annual General Meeting in Betsson AB held on 12 May 2011, it was resolved to appoint Pontus Lindwall as executive Chairman of the Board as from the effective date of the appointment of the new CEO of Betsson AB.   On the

    MAGNUS SILFVERBERG APPOINTED AS CEO OF BETSSON AB (PUBL)

    On 13 April 2011, Betsson AB announced that the Board of Directors intended to appoint the former Chief Executive Officer for Betsson Malta Ltd., Magnus Silfverberg, to succeed Pontus Lindwall as CEO and President of Betsson AB. At the Annual General Meeting in Betsson AB held on 12 May 2011, it was resolved to appoint Pontus Lindwall as executive Chairman of the Board as from the effective date of the appointment of the new CEO of Betsson AB.   The Board of Directors has today resolved to appoint Magnus Silfverberg as new CEO and President of Betsson AB. In accordance with the

    Publication of changes to the total numbers of shares and votes in Betsson AB (publ)

    Following the directed rights issue consummated as part of Betsson AB’s (publ) (”Betsson”) acquisition of Betsafe, the total numbers of shares and votes as of 30 June 2011 amount to 40,337,989 and 89,117,989, respectively, divided into 5,420,000 shares of series A with ten votes each and 34,917,989 shares of series B with one vote each. As of June 1st, 2011, the total number of shares and votes in Betsson amounted to 39,653,720 and 88,433,720, respectively, divided into 5,420,000 shares of series A with ten votes each and 34,233,720 shares of series B with one vote each. Consequently,

    Betsson AB (publ) completes the acquisition of Betsafe and resolves, as a result thereof, on an issue in kind and transfer of treasury shares

    Betsson AB (publ) (”Betsson”) has today, following receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, completed the previously announced acquisition of Betsafe (through acquisition of the holding company Artic Invest AS) (“Betsafe”). Betsson has acquired all shares and warrants in Betsafe by payment of a consideration of approximately EUR 32.5 million consisting partly of cash and partly of transfer of 234,555 treasury shares of series B (“B Shares”) held by Betsson and a new issue of 684,269 B Shares. As previously announced, additional purchase price, based on the development of the acquisition

    BETSSON ACQUIRES BETSAFE

    Betsson AB acquires Betsafe, a private gaming company based on Malta, offering sports betting, casino and poker to clients primarily in the Nordic countries. Through the acquisition, Betsson strengthens its platform in the Nordic region, which creates a strong base for future growth. “This deal will fuel our growth. We strengthen our position in the Nordic region as well as our organization when merging two profitable companies, each of which has proven its ability to gain market share in a highly competitive market environment”, says Pontus Lindwall, CEO of Betsson. In 2010, Betsafe

    Annual General Meeting in Betsson AB (publ)

    The following resolutions were approved at the Annual General Meeting of Betsson AB (publ) on 12 May 2011: · •        Per Hamberg, Patrick Svensk, Kicki Wallje-Lund, John Wattin, Carl Lewenhaupt and Lars Linder Aronson were re-elected as board members and Pontus Lindwall was elected as member of the board. John Wattin was re-elected as Chairman of the Board for the time until 1 July 2011 and Pontus Lindwall was elected as Chairman of the Board for the time thereafter. Pontus Lindwall was elected as executive chairman of the Board with the same employment benefits as he receives as CEO

    INTERIM REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY – 31 MARCH 2011

    Operating income increased by 57 percent   First quarter · Revenues increased by 14 percent to SEK 417.4 (367.7) million · Growth in Game win in all of Betsson´s gaming solutions (including B2B collaborations) amounted to 25 percent · Operating income amounted to SEK 131.8 (84.2) million, equivalent to an increase of 57 percent · Income before tax amounted to SEK 132.6 (84.6) million · Net income totaled SEK 125.6 (80.2) million, corresponding to SEK 3.19 (2.04) per share · Gross turnover in Live betting in Sportsbook, in all of Betsson’s gaming solutions, amounted

    Invitation to the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of Betsson AB (publ)

    The shareholders of Betsson AB (publ) (the ”Company”), are hereby invited to the Annual General Meeting of shareholders held on Thursday, 12 May 2011 at 10.00 a.m. at the office of the Company at Regeringsgatan 28 in Stockholm. Notice to attend etc. Shareholders who wish to attend the Annual General Meeting (the ”AGM”) must · be entered in the register of shareholders held by Euroclear Sweden AB by Friday, 6 May 2011, and · notify the Company of their intention to participate by 12.00 p.m. on Friday, 6 May 2011. Notice of participation in the meeting shall be made in

    Fourth quarter revenues increased by 26 percent

    Fourth quarter · Revenues increased by 26 percent to SEK 484.3 (382.9) million, the largest ever reported quarterly revenue · Operating income increased to SEK 127.7 (93.5) million · Operating income was negatively impacted by a net cost of SEK 2.8 (3.0) million referring to the currency translation of balance sheet items  · The net effect from capitalizations and amortizations of capitalized development costs amounted to a cost of       SEK 1.5 (revenue 6.1) million · Income before tax amounted to SEK 128.7 (94.3) million · Net income totalled SEK 125.2 (90.0) million,

    Betsson strikes a deal with Chinese state owned company

    Betsson has established a business relationship with a local company in China which has set up a joint venture in the sports lottery related industry together with a Chinese state owned company. China has the largest internet population in the world and is expected to issue internet lottery reseller licenses in the future. “It is an important part of our strategy to be present through our B2B-unit in the world’s major markets” says Pontus Lindwall, CEO of Betsson AB. “Betsson has invested in Asia for more than three years since we believe that the Asian markets have a great potential

    Betsson enters Italy through Joint Venture

    Betsson has signed an agreement aimed at entering into a Joint Venture together with G.Matica Srl in Italy. G.Matica is the gaming division of Alma Viva, one of the largest IT companies in Italy, with over 20 000 employees. G.Matica holds an online gaming license on the Italian market and operates online today through its site Gbet.it. The Joint Venture shall further develop the online business within the Italian market. Italy is the largest online gaming market in Europe, with an estimated turnover of Euro 4.8bn last year and a growth rate of 28%. The gaming authority, AAMS, published a

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