Jumbo Signs 10-Year Deal With WA Lotterywest

Jumbo has signed a 10-year supply deal with West Australian government-owned Lotterywest to provide a white-label platform and related services.

Initial Three Year Term, Up to Ten

Online lottery manager Jumbo Interactive has announced a 10-year agreement to provide Western Australia’s government-owned and operated Lotterywest with its online software platform and services. This follows a binding agreement signed in September.

The contract can be extended to a maximum of ten years. The initial three years term can be renewed for three first and then for four years. 

Jumbo’s first government deal was signed through its subsidiary TMS Global Services. Lotterywest and its customers will be able to use Jumbo’s technology, while in return, the lottery operator will receive a 9.5% service fee for every customer transaction through a white-label platform.

The array of services is expected to go live in late December this year. From then on, Lotterywest has the option to shift players to its website and mobile app over the next 12 months.

Agreement Boosts Jumbo’s Shares

Jumbo’s solutions also provide customer support on behalf of Lotterywest, while the lottery will handle marketing. Jumbo has previously offered its services to WA customers through its flagship portal Oz Lotteries. Oz Lotteries players will have the option to transition to the new white-label site.

“This is a major achievement for Jumbo securing our first government client setting up a solid long-term partnership and providing strategic opportunities for Jumbo”, Jumbo chief executive Mike Veverka said.

Similar to the agreement that went through with Tabcorp in August, Jumbo’s online platform and services will still be available to the other Australian states, including Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and international jurisdictions.

The deal announcement boosted Jumbo’s shares by 6.32%, trading for $13.62 on November 13.

Jumbo’s Gatherwell To Be Paid £1 Million Next June

Jumbo acquired UK external lottery operator Gatherwell in November 2019.

Founded in 2013, Gatherwell runs lotteries for regional government entities and charities to raise money for local causes.

Jumbo bought the business for a total of £5 million, comprising three payments: £3 million paid up-front last November, and two £1 million earn-out payments. to be paid in two tranches.

The first £1 million were paid at the end of last June, while a further £1 million are expected to be paid in June 2021.

Gatherwell operates various organizations, such as Your School Lottery and local lotteries to raise money for schools and causes in Buckinghamshire, Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.