Meridian Holdings Inc./NV Revenue Disclosure
The Company currently has four distinctive revenue streams:
(i) | Revenues from retail and online betting and casino. |
Revenues from retail and online betting and casino include revenues derived from sports betting (sportsbook, the exchange sports betting product and pari-mutuel betting products), fixed odds games betting, online games and online casino, peer-to-peer games including online bingo and online poker and franchise royalties based on the operating results of the franchisee. Revenues are recognized exclusive of value-added tax.
(ii) | Revenues from pay-to-enter prize competitions and trade promotions. |
The Company generates revenues from sales of prize competitions tickets directly to customers in the UK, for prizes ranging from automobiles to jewelry, as well as travel and entertainment experiences. Additionally, it offers VIP subscriptions that provide customers in Australia with access to trade promotions and free giveaways, including classic cars.
(iii) | Revenues from royalties charged on the use of third-party gaming content. |
For the royalty charged on the use of third-party gaming content, the Company acquires the third-party gaming content for a fixed cost and resells the content at a margin.
(iv) |
Revenues from bars. |
The Company also generates revenues from sales of drinks in the bars.
Pursuant to FASB Topic 606, Revenue Recognition, our company recognizes revenues by applying the following steps:
Step 1: Identify the contract with a customer.
Step 2: Identify the separate performance obligations in the contract.
Step 3: Determine the transaction price.
Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the separate performance obligations in the contract.
Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.
(i) | Revenues from retail and online betting and casino. |
Revenues from sportsbook betting activities represent the net gain or loss from betting activities in the period plus (where material) the gain or loss on the revaluation of open positions at period end and is stated net of the cost of customer promotions and bonuses incurred in the period. These positions are recognized initially at fair value and subsequently at fair value through profit or loss, within the revenue line; this represents the Company’s principal activity. Customer promotions (including free bets) and bonuses are deducted from sportsbook betting revenue. At each reporting period-end, no fair value was recognized based on the materiality of the open position.
Revenue from the exchange sports betting product represents commission earned on betting activity and is recognized on the date the outcome for an event is settled.
Revenues from fixed odds games and the online casinos represent net winnings (“customer drop”), being amounts staked, net of customer winnings, and is stated net of customer promotions and bonuses incurred in the period. Revenue from pari-mutuel betting products represents a percentage of stake and is recognized on settlement of the event and is stated net of customer promotions and bonuses in the period.
Revenue from peer-to-peer games represents commission income (“rake”) and tournament fees earned from games completed by the period end and is stated net of the cost of customer promotions and bonuses incurred in the period.
(ii) | Revenues from pay-to-enter prize competitions and trade promotions. |
Revenues from prize competition ticket sales occur when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Payments for prize competitions received in advance of services being rendered are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as revenue when control of the prize has been transferred to the winner of prize competitions.
Revenues from VIP subscriptions are recognized over the subscription period on a straight-line basis, as the customer receives continuous access to benefits, including trade promotions and free giveaways. Revenues are recorded when the subscription is activated, and the performance obligations, such as offering exclusive content and promotions, are fulfilled over time.
(iii) | Revenues from royalties charged on the use of third-party gaming content. |
Revenues from the royalty charged on the use of third-party gaming content occur when the Company acts as a distributor of third-party gaming content which is utilized by the client. The counterparty pays consideration in exchange for the gaming content utilized. The Company only recognizes the revenue at the month end when the usage of the gaming content occurs, and the revenue is based on the actual usage of the gaming content.
(iv) |
Revenues from bars. |
Revenues from sales of drinks to customers are recognized when the drink or service is provided to the customers.
The Company offers various incentives to build loyalty, encourage and engage users on the platforms, and the costs of incentives are recorded as a reduction to the amount recognized as revenue for service fees.
Revenues are recognized exclusive of value-added tax (VAT).
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 24, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Jan 17, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Jan 30, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | |
About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.