ANGUILLA, BRITISH WEST INDIES--(Marketwired - Jan. 24, 2014) - Bingo.com, Ltd. (OTCQB:BNGOF), owner of the popular online gaming community http://www.bingo.com, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2013. All amounts are presented in United States dollars and in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Recent Bingo.com highlights include:
- Total revenue increased to $1,938,699 for the year ended December 31, 2013, an increase of 10% over revenue of $1,765,828 for the same period in the prior year.
- Total loss for the year ending December 31, 2013 was $814,178 compared to a loss of $46,235 for the year ending 2012.
- Completed transition to new desktop gaming platform in Q4 which enables a mobile and tablet solution to launch in the first quarter of 2014.
- Finalized beta testing of Trophy Bingo, our social casino game and completed preparations for a world wide launch on Android mobiles and tablets in the first quarter of 2014.
- Two separate financings in 2013 for a total of 2,000,000 common shares at $0.45 per share raising $900,000 in total.
"2013 was filled with highs and lows for Bingo.com," said Jason Williams, the Company's CEO. "During the year, we were completely focused on two strategic initiatives; to increase revenue in our cash gaming business, and to spearhead the development of our social casino game Trophy Bingo."
"We invested heavily in our marketing campaigns with mixed results. While we believe our position within established markets has improved, player values have weakened. Increased competition and significant inflation in media prices have combined to make the environment more challenging."
"While the cash gambling market has opportunities, we believe that the social casino sector currently has more potential for a bingo focused product. Trophy Bingo will be a totally unique bingo game in the market and features patent-pending game mechanics. Development on Trophy Bingo continues at a rapid pace and we anticipate our first platform world wide release to be very soon."
"2014 will be a pivotal year for Bingo.com with the power of the Bingo.com URL harnessed under both of our business segments. The gambling business will finally be supported with a mobile product suite and Trophy Bingo will reach a global audience on multiple platforms. We continue to believe in our strategy and look forward to the year ahead."
Total revenue increased to $1,938,699 for the year ended December 31, 2013, an increase of 10% over revenue of $1,765,828 for the same period in the prior year. Gaming revenue increased to $1,913,566 for the year ended December 31, 2013, an increase of 11% over gaming revenue of $1,721,135 for the same period in the prior year. This increase compared to the prior year is due to an increase in players to the website as a result of increased marketing, especially in the first quarter of 2013. Advertising Revenue decreased to $25,133 for the year ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of 44% over revenue of $44,693 for the same period in the prior year.
Operating costs before interest, and depreciation expenses, including sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses increased to $2,748,176 for the year ended 2013, an increase of 52% over operating expenses of $1,807,558 for the year ended 2012. The increase in operating expenses compared to the year ended 2012, is primarily due to a 78% increase in marketing expenses.
Sales and marketing expenses were $2,168,031 for the year ended 2013, an increase of 78% over expenses of $1,217,416 for the year ended 2012. Sales and marketing expenses principally include costs for television marketing, Search Engine Optimization expenses, prizes for our players and other bonuses and incentives offered to gaming players. This large increase in sales and marketing expenses in 2013 did not prove as effective as anticipated and the ineffective Television campaigns have been terminated.
The net loss after taxation for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, amounted to $814,178, a loss of ($0.01) per share, compared to a net loss of ($46,235) or ($0.00) per share in the twelve months ending December 31, 2012.
We had cash of $491,203 and working capital of $619,699 at December 31, 2013. This compares to cash of $876,004 and working capital of $1,640,713 at December 31, 2012.
For full details of the Companies operations and financial results, please refer to the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov or the Bingo.com website at http://www.bingo.com.
About Bingo.com
Bingo.com, Ltd. (OTCQB:BNGOF) is the parent company of the Bingo.com group of companies which own the popular online gaming community http://www.bingo.com. The Bingo.com website offers multiplayer bingo, slot machines, sweepstakes, and more. Players come together from around the world to chat, share, play and win at Bingo.com. The Bingo.com website has attracted millions of visitors from over 200 countries and is one of the most recognized and most visited bingo entertainment destinations on the Internet. Bingo.com operates its multi-language and multi-currency bingo and casino system as part of the Unibet partner program (http://www.unibet.com). Bingo.com, Ltd. (OTCQB:BNGOF) trades on the OTCQB, the venture marketplace for companies that are current in their reporting with a U.S. regulator. Investors can find real time quotes and market information for the Company at http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/BNGOF/quote.
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by the company) contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to anticipated future success of the company. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the company. For a description of additional risks and uncertainties, please refer to the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Specifically, readers should read the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 29, 2013, and the prospectus filed under Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act on March 9, 2005 and the SB2 filed July 17, 2007, for a more thorough discussion of the Company's financial position and results of operations, together with a detailed discussion of the risk factors involved in an investment in Bingo.com, Ltd.
BINGO.COM, LTD.
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets
| December 31, | 2013 | 2012 | ||
| Assets | ||||
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash | $ 491,203 | $ 876,004 | ||
| Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts $150,000 (2010 - $150,000) | 281,257 | 364,184 | ||
| Prepaid expenses | 112,095 | 506,133 | ||
| Total Current Assets | 884,555 | 1,746,321 | ||
| Equipment, net | 7,770 | 10,280 | ||
| Other assets | 1,457,557 | 348,212 | ||
| Domain name rights and intangible assets | 1,257,241 | 1,257,241 | ||
| Deferred tax asset, less valuation allowance of $143,944 (2012 - $79,681) | - | - | ||
| Total Assets | $ 3,607,123 | $ 3,362,054 | ||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Accounts payable | $ 186,114 | $ 24,465 | ||
| Accrued liabilities | 67,466 | 65,593 | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities - related party | 11,275 | 15,550 | ||
| Total Current Liabilities | 264,855 | 105,608 | ||
| Stockholders' equity : | ||||
| Common stock, no par value, unlimited shares authorized, 67,877,703 shares issued and outstanding (December 31, 2012 - 65,877,703) | 20,097,690 | 19,197,690 | ||
| Accumulated deficit | (16,780,002) | (15,965,824) | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss: | ||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 24,580 | 24,580 | ||
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 3,342,268 | 3,256,446 | ||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ 3,607,123 | $ 3,362,054 | ||
BINGO.COM, LTD.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the periods ended December 31, 2013 and 2012
| Three Months | Three Months | ||||
| Year ended | Year ended | ended | ended | ||
| December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||
| 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||
| Advertising revenue | $ 25,133 | $ 44,693 | $ 6,098 | $ 4,927 | |
| Gaming revenue | 1,913,566 | 1,721,135 | 398,390 | 549,104 | |
| Total revenue | 1,938,699 | 1,765,828 | 404,488 | 554,031 | |
| Operating expenses: | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,687 | 4,755 | 1,903 | 1,192 | |
| Directors fees | 12,000 | 11,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |
| General and administrative | 296,581 | 230,849 | 68,127 | 50,155 | |
| Salaries, wages, consultants and benefits | 272,496 | 339,943 | 63,806 | 48,933 | |
| Selling and marketing | 2,168,031 | 1,217,416 | 533,029 | 419,954 | |
| Stock-based compensation | - | 60,005 | - | - | |
| Total operating expenses | 2,753,795 | 1,864,468 | 669,365 | 522,734 | |
| (Loss) Income before other income (expense) and income taxes | (815,096) | (98,640) | (264,877) | 31,297 | |
| Other income (expense): | |||||
| Foreign exchange gain (loss) | 932 | 52,155 | 9,106 | 8,051 | |
| Interest and other income | 840 | 1,258 | 143 | 206 | |
| Profit on sale of subsidiary | 812 | - | 812 | - | |
| (Loss) Income before income taxes | (812,512) | (45,227) | (254,816) | 39,554 | |
| Income tax expense | (1,666) | (1,008) | (1,666) | (948) | |
| Net (loss) income | $ (814,178) | $ (46,235) | $ (256,482) | $ 38,606 | |
| Net (loss) income per common share, basic | $ (0.01) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | $ 0.00 | |
| Net (loss) income per common share, diluted | $ (0.01) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | $ 0.00 | |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic | 67,165,374 | 64,156,392 | 67,877,703 | 64,986,399 | |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted | 67,165,374 | 64,156,392 | 67,877,703 | 65,877,703 | |
BINGO.COM, LTD.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
For the year ended December 31, 2013
(Unaudited)
| Accumulated Other | ||||||
| Comprehensive | ||||||
| Common stock | income | |||||
| Foreign currency | Total | |||||
| Accumulated | translation | Stockholders' | ||||
| Shares | Amount | Deficit | adjustment | Equity | ||
| Balance, January 1, 2012 | 63,877,703 | $18,237,685 | $(15,019,134) | $ 24,580 | $3,243,131 | |
| Stock-based compensation | - | 60,005 | - | - | 60,005 | |
| Private placement | 1,000,000 | 450,000 | - | - | 450,000 | |
| Private placement | 1,000,000 | 450,000 | - | - | 450,000 | |
| Net loss | - | - | (688,561) | - | (688,561) | |
| Balance, December 31, 2012 | 65,877,703 | $19,197,690 | $(15,965,824) | $ 24,580 | $3,256,446 | |
| Private placement | 2,000,000 | 900,000 | - | - | 900,000 | |
| Net loss | - | - | (814,178) | - | (814,178) | |
| Balance, December 31, 2013 | 67,877,703 | $20,097,690 | $(16,780,002) | $ 24,580 | $3,342,268 | |
BINGO.COM, LTD.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For Year Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012
| Years ended December 31, | 2013 | 2012 | ||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Net loss | $ (814,178) | $ (46,235) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,687 | 4,755 | ||
| Profit on disposal of subsidiary | (812) | - | ||
| Stock-based compensation | - | 60,005 | ||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 81,609 | (216,065) | ||
| Prepaid expenses | 394,038 | (286,854) | ||
| Other assets | 788 | (330) | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 161,377 | 9,317 | ||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (172,491) | (475,407) | ||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Acquisition of equipment | (2,177) | (208) | ||
| Software development | (1,110,133) | (335,905) | ||
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (1,112,310) | (336,113) | ||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Private placement | 900,000 | 900,000 | ||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 900,000 | 900,000 | ||
| Change in cash | (384,801) | 88,480 | ||
| Cash, beginning of year | 876,004 | 787,524 | ||
| Cash, end of year | $ 491,203 | $ 876,004 | ||
| Supplementary information: | ||||
| Interest paid | $ - | $ - | ||
| Income taxes paid | $ 1,480 | $ 1,510 | ||
| Non-cash financing activity | $ - | $ - | ||
| Non-cash investing activity | $ - | $ - | ||
Contact Information:
Henry Bromley
CFO
(264) 461-2646
(264) 498-3805 (FAX)
ir@bingo.com
www.bingo.com