Meridian Holdings Inc./NV
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 24, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Mar 24, 2025
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Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2023-10-31; filed 2024-01-17.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORSCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-24.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORSThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
Investors should review the risks provided below, prior to making an investment in the Company. The business, financial condition and operating results of the Company can be affected by a number of factors, whether currently known or unknown, including but not limited to those described below, any one or more of which could, directly or indirectly, cause the Company’s actual financial condition and operating results to vary materially from past, or from anticipated future, financial conditions and operating results. Any of these factors, in whole or in part, could materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, operating results and stock price.
Current report
The Company will likely need to raise funding to pay the post-closing obligations associated with the Meridian Purchase Agreement, the terms of which may not be favorable, may necessitate the payment of interest which otherwise would not need to be paid, and may cause dilution.
Current report
The consideration payable to the Meridian Sellers includes cash and stock which will come due in the future. The unpaid portion of the purchase price currently includes: (i) $19,870,460 in cash, of which $9,870,460 is due 12 months after the date of the Closing (April 9, 2025); and $10,000,000 is due 18 months after the date of the Closing (October 9, 2025); and (ii) promissory notes in the amount of $15,000,000, due 24 months after the Closing (April 9, 2026).
Current report
The Company will likely need to raise funds in the future to pay such amounts (or certain portions thereof) to the Meridian Sellers. Debt funding may not be available on favorable terms, if at all. If we raise additional funds by issuing equity, equity-linked or debt securities, those securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to the rights of our then issued and outstanding equity or debt, and our existing shareholders may experience dilution. If we are unable to obtain additional capital when required, or on satisfactory terms, we may be in breach of the Meridian Purchase Agreement, and the Meridian Sellers may seek damages from us as a result of such breach.
Current report
Additionally, the payment of interest on any debt funding, or dividends on any equity funding, may be material, and may decrease the funds available for operations. Furthermore, covenants in any debt or equity funding, may make it harder or more expensive for us to raise funding in the future.
Current report
We may choose not to*** ***sell any shares of common stock under our Distribution Agreement.
Current report
On November 22, 2024, we entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”) with Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC (“Craig-Hallum”). Pursuant to the Distribution Agreement, the Company may sell, at its option, up to an aggregate of $20 million in shares of its common stock through Craig-Hallum, as sales agent. Sales of the common stock made pursuant to the Distribution Agreement, if any, will be made under the Company’s effective Registration Statement on Form S-3. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Distribution Agreement, Craig-Hallum may sell the shares, if any, only by methods deemed to be an “at the market” offering as defined in Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act, including without limitation sales made directly through The Nasdaq Capital Market, by means of ordinary brokers’ transactions, in negotiated transactions, to or through a market maker other than on an exchange or otherwise, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to such prevailing market prices, or at negotiated prices and/or any other method permitted by law. The Company is not obligated to sell, and Craig-Hallum is not obligated to buy or sell, any shares of common stock under the Distribution Agreement.
Current report
The Company will pay Craig-Hallum a commission equal to 3.00% of any gross proceeds from the sale of shares of the Company’s common stock under the Distribution Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Distribution Agreement, the Company also provided Craig-Hallum with customary indemnification rights and has agreed to reimburse Craig-Hallum for certain specified expenses up to $50,000, plus up to $5,000 for each future quarterly period that the Distribution Agreement remains in place. The offering of common stock pursuant to the Distribution Agreement will terminate upon the earlier of (i) the sale of all of the common stock subject to the Distribution Agreement and (ii) the termination of the Distribution Agreement by the Company or Craig-Hallum. Either party may terminate the agreement in its sole discretion at any time upon written notice to the other party.
Current report
No assurance can be given that the Company will sell any shares of common stock under the Distribution Agreement, or, if it does, as to the price or amount of shares of common stock that it sells or the dates when such sales will take place.
Current report
No shares have been sold under the Distribution Agreement to date.
Current report
Our Facility Agreement requires that we meet certain ratios and comply with certain positive and negative covenants. Our failure to comply with those requirements may result in an event of default occurring under our Facility Agreement, and the lender thereunder requiring us to pay amounts due or foreclosing on our assets.
Current report
The Facility Agreement includes certain customary representations, warranties and covenants of Meridian Serbia, and requires Meridian Serbia to meet certain annual financial ratios, including maintaining a ratio of net debt/EBITDA of less than or equal to 3.0x, determined on an annual basis, beginning on December 31, 2024, which requirements were met as of December 31, 2024. Pursuant to the terms of the Facility Agreement, Meridian Serbia is prohibited from declaring a dividend or making any payment on Meridian Serbia’s share capital, repaying any debt to any of its shareholders, granting loans to any party, or making any payment to any affiliates, without the prior written consent of Unicredit Bank, to the extent any of the forgoing would exceed 6,000,000 Euros (approximately $6,460,000) in aggregate on an annual basis, provided that for 2024, such limit is increased by 20,000,000 Euros (approximately $21,500,000).
Current report
Events of default under the Facility Agreement include the failure to timely pay amounts thereunder when due, breaches by Meridian Serbia or us under the Facility Agreement or Guaranty, respectively, and/or other security agreements securing such documents, if Meridian Serbia’s accounts are blocked for more than 15 consecutive days, if Meridian Serbia fails to provide any required security pursuant to the terms of the Facility Agreement within 15 calendar days from the date of Unicredit Bank’s request, if 20% or more of Meridian Serbia’s assets are seized or impaired, by any judgment or order, if a liquidation or bankruptcy of Meridian Serbia occurs, the occurrence of a material adverse effect on Meridian Serbia, if a change of control of Meridian Serbia occurs, or Meridian Serbia’s failure to comply with the required net debt/EBITDA ratio.
Current report
If an event of default occurs under the Facility Agreement, Unicredit Bank can declare all amounts owed under the Facility Agreement immediately due and payable, prohibit the lending of any additional funds to Meridian Serbia, and charge the amount of default interest as is in compliance with applicable statutory regulations.
Current report
Amounts borrowed under the Facility Agreement are secured by a mortgage on substantially all of Meridian Serbian’s real estate; a pledge by Golden Matrix Group Beograd-Novi Beograd (“Golden Matrix Serbia”)(which is wholly-owned by the Company and which in turn owns 100% of Meridian Serbia) of all of the outstanding capital stock of Meridian Serbia; a pledge by the Company of all of its ownership in Golden Matrix Serbia; and an assignment of Meridian Serbia’s insurance policies. We also guaranteed the full amount owed to Unicredit Bank pursuant to our entry into a Guaranty Agreement.
Current report
If an event of default occurs under the Facility Agreement, the lender may enforce their guaranty, enforce their security interests, attempt to foreclose on our assets or securities or those of MeridianBet Group, which could force us to curtail certain of our assets or sell assets or operations to raise funding. As a result, our cash flows, assets and operations, may be materially affected and the value of our securities may decline in value.
Current report
Our Secured** **Convertible Note with the Investor is secured by a Security Agreement over substantially all of our assets and a pledge of the securities of certain of our subsidiaries.
Current report
On July 2, 2024, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Lind Global Asset Management VIII LLC, a Delaware limited partnership, pursuant to which the Company issued to the Investor a secured, two-year, interest free convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $12,000,000. As of December 31, 2024, the principal balance of the Secured Convertible Note was $9,600,000.
Current report
In connection with the issuance of the Secured Convertible Note, the Company entered into a Security Agreement with the Investor dated July 2, 2024, whereby the Company granted a security interest in, and pledges and assigns to the Investor over, all personal and fixture property of every kind and nature and all proceeds and products thereof of the Company, subject to the liens held by Unicredit Bank Serbia JSC Belgrade, to secure the payment and performance in full of all of the obligations of the Company to the Investor.
Current report
In addition, on July 2, 2024, we and the Investor entered into a Pledge Agreement pursuant to which the Company pledged to the Investor all of the Company’s rights, title and interest in and to all stock and other equity interests the Company owns in RKings Competitions Ltd. and GMG Assets Limited, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, to secure the repayment of the Note.
Current report
After such time as the principal amount of the Secured Convertible Note is $6,000,000 or less and, so long as no event of default has occurred and is continuing, at the request of the Company, the Investor agreed to release its lien on its collateral under the Security Agreement and Pledge Agreement.
Current report
We are required to make amortization payments of the amounts owed under the Secured Convertible Note upon the occurrence of certain events and we may not have sufficient cash to make such payments, if required.
Current report
Commencing September 20, 2024, we were required to begin paying the outstanding principal amount of the Note in 20 consecutive monthly payments of $600,000 each (all of which payments to date have been timely made), provided that between payment dates, the Investor (Lind Global Asset Management VIII LLC) may increase the Repayment Amount, to up to $1,000,000 by providing written notice to the Company with such payment to be due and payable within two days of the receipt of such notice, for up to two monthly payments while the Secured Convertible Note is outstanding. At the option of the Company, the monthly payment can be made in cash, shares of the common stock of the Company at a price based on 90% of the average five (5) lowest daily volume weighted average prices during the twenty (20) days prior to the payment date subject to a floor price of $1.75 per share, or a combination of cash and Repayment Shares, provided that if at the time the Repayment Share Price is deemed to be the Floor Price, then in addition to the Repayment Shares, the Company will pay the Investor an added amount of cash as determined pursuant to a formula contained in the Secured Convertible Note. In order for the Company to issue any Repayment Shares, the Repayment Shares must either be eligible for immediate resale under Rule 144 or be registered under the Securities Act. Any portion of a monthly payment being made in cash shall include a premium of five percent (5%) of such cash amount. As of December 31, 2024, the principal balance of the Secured Convertible Note was $9,600,000.
Current report
We may not have cash available to pay the required Repayment Amounts and the payment of the Repayment Amounts in shares of common stock may cause significant dilution to existing shareholders.
Current report
We face significant penalties if we fail to keep effective the required registration statement to register the resale of the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Senior Secured Note and warrants.
Current report
The Company agreed to file a registration statement (with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than sixty (60) days from July 1, 2024, covering the resale of all of the shares of common stock of the Company issuable to the Investor pursuant to the Secured Convertible Note and the Lind Warrant, which was timely filed and became effective on September 20, 2024. The Investor was also granted piggyback registration rights. Events of default include, but are not limited to, a payment default on any other indebtedness in excess of $500,000; failure to observe or perform any other covenant, condition or agreement contained in the Secured Convertible Note or any transaction documents; failure of the Company to instruct its transfer agent to issue unlegended share certificates; the Company’s shares are no longer publicly-traded or cease to be listed; if after six months, the shares are not available for immediate resale under Rule 144; and at any time after March 3, 2025, the Company’s market capitalization is below $250 million for ten consecutive days. Upon an event of default, subject to any applicable cure periods, the holder may demand that all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount be converted into shares of common stock of the Company at the lower of the conversion price and 80% of the average of the three lowest daily VWAPs during the 20 days prior to the delivery of the conversion notice, subject to the Floor Price, provided that if at the time of such demand the conversion price is deemed to be the Floor Price, then in addition, to the shares of common stock of the Company at the Floor Price, the Company will pay the holder an additional amount of cash as determined pursuant to a formula contained in the Secured Convertible Note. Upon the occurrence of an event of default as described in the Secured Convertible Note and subject to certain cure rights set forth therein, the holder may at any time at its option declare the Secured Convertible Note immediately due and payable, together with an additional 20% of the outstanding principal amount thereof.
Current report
The failure to maintain the effectiveness of the Registration Statement could require us to pay significant penalties to the Investor and/or could reduce the conversion price of the Secured Convertible Note.
Current report
Additionally, during September 2024, the Company, through RKings, experienced unauthorized charges on its Facebook account totaling $382,368. These charges have been recorded as Other Current Assets on the balance sheet, pending resolution. Facebook has committed to fully refund the unauthorized amounts. The Company will adjust this balance upon receipt of the refund. As of the date of this report, the full amount has been refunded.
Current report
MeridianBet Group’s operations are subject to potential future disruptions from military activities, skirmishes, coups, terrorist activities and wars, in the Balkans.
Current report
The Balkans are a geographical area located in southeastern Europe including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, European Turkey, and large parts of Croatia and Serbia. Sometimes the term also includes Romania and southern parts of Slovenia. A significant portion of the operations of MeridianBet Group, are located in the Balkans (particularly revenues earned by Meridian Serbia and Meridian Montenegro). The Balkans have historically been the subject of numerous wars and skirmishes, including in the 1990s – in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Macedonia and Kosovo, and in the 2000s – in Macedonia. While the area has seen significantly more peace in recent years, ethnic and political tensions still exist in the region and future wars, skirmishes, coups, terrorist activities and political tensions, may create unrest, result in public services or utilities becoming unavailable, result in the unavailability of electricity or internet connectivity, and/or create damage to, the inability of MeridianBet Group to use or operate, its facilities. In recent years, for example, there have been increasing tensions between Serbia and its neighbors, including Montenegro and the disputed territory of Kosovo (the final status of which remains unsettled). Any of the above may have a material adverse effect on the results of operations and cash flows of the Company; result in significant losses, which may not be insured; and/or prevent certain subsidiaries of the Company from operating for prolonged periods of time.
Current report
Other than Slovenia and Croatia, none of the Balkan nations have been offered membership in the European Union. However, Serbia was granted formal “EU candidate status” in 2012 and has been in formal accession negotiations since 2014. If Serbia were to join the European Union, the costs entailed in complying with newly-applicable European regulations could be significant and that could in turn materially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Current report
Like many businesses in the gaming and betting industry, the Company experiences a degree of seasonality in its operations. In particular, our sports betting segment can be affected by the annual sports calendar. The months of late June and the first week of July tend to have less sports betting activity in certain markets due to a decline in major sporting events during this period. This is because many prominent sports leagues, such as football (soccer)* *and basketball, conclude their seasons in the late spring, and there’s often a pause before other significant sporting events begin in mid-July and early October, respectively. This is less significant in certain sports such as football (soccer), where the Northern Hemisphere’s summer often includes major international events such as the World Cup, European Cup, and Olympic games, during certain years when they occur. It is also mitigated by the Company’s other revenue streams.
Current report
Additionally, possible future changes in governmental regulations pose material risks to the Company. These changes may include amendments to existing rules or the introduction of new ones, shifts in regulatory focus or policy, or changes in the enforcement or interpretation of current rules and policies. These could lead to increased compliance costs, restrictions or prohibitions on current operations, or required alterations to the way the Company’s services are offered or marketed, any of which may result in a material adverse effect on the results of operations and financial condition of the Company.
Current report
Additionally, changes in taxation rates or the taxation base could have a significant impact on the Company’s financial performance. For example, a shift from taxing gross income to a turnover-based approach could significantly increase the Company’s tax liabilities. However, the Company believes this risk is limited in the European Union which has issued Value Added Tax (VAT) Directive (article 135), which provides wide discretion to both member and candidates, as to whether to impose additional excise duties such as VAT on the betting and gambling industries. While this has been used as a precedent to counter similar draft legislations in various markets, the risk of changed taxation norms, remains. Currently, most global markets (including the vast majority of U.S. states) align with the U.K. model, taxing on gross revenue, avoiding the imposition of distinct, special tax duties beyond standard ones, similar to other industries. Changes in tax laws or requirements could have a material adverse effect on the results of operations and financial condition of the Company.
Current report
Aleksandar Milovanović beneficially owns greater than 50% of our outstanding shares of common stock, which means that we are deemed a “controlled company” under the rules of Nasdaq** **and allows him to exercise significant voting control over us, which limits shareholders’ abilities to influence corporate matters and could delay or prevent a change in corporate control.
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Previous report
Our business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that you should be aware of in evaluating our business. If any such risks and uncertainties actually occur, our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected, and the value of our securities may decline in value or become worthless. The risks described below are not the only risks that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us, or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also materially adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations. The risk factors described below should be read together with the other information set forth in this Report, including our financial statements and the related notes, as well as in other documents that we file with the SEC.
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On October 8, 2023, Israel declared war following its bombardment by the militant Gaza-based group Hamas. As a result, the global markets are experiencing higher prices for oil and gold and, a stronger U.S. dollar and the decline of airline stocks have been some of the immediate financial effects of this conflict, which has the potential to destabilize the Middle East region. The tragic loss of life and the risks to peace in Israel, Gaza, and the rest of the region is clearly the foremost concern. However, the repercussions of the crisis are dependent on the extent and duration of the fighting, associated geopolitical tension, and the possible occurrence of terrorist attacks. While the overall reaction of the financial markets has been relatively muted so far, the risks of an intensification and broadening of the conflict are material, and their fallout could be severe, especially for countries in the region. We do not have direct or indirect business operations, interest or investments in Israel or Gaza or business relationships with companies that do and, therefore, we do not have exposure to material impacts or risks of potential future impact related to the war between Israel and Hamas. It is not possible to predict the broader consequences of this ongoing conflict, which could include further sanctions, embargoes, regional instability, and geopolitical shifts. It is also not possible to predict with certainty this ongoing conflict’s additional adverse effects on existing macroeconomic conditions, consumer spending habits, currency exchange rates, and financial markets, all of which have impacted and could further impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
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We may have difficulty obtaining future funding sources, if needed, and we may have to accept terms that would adversely affect shareholders.
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We may need to raise funds, from additional financing in the future, to complete our business plan and may need to raise additional funding in the future to support our operations and complete acquisitions, including the pending Purchase of the Meridian Companies, as discussed in greater detail below under “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Cash Requirements”. We have no commitments for any financing and any financing may result in dilution to our existing shareholders. We may have difficulty obtaining additional funding, and we may have to accept terms that would adversely affect our shareholders. For example, the terms of any future financings may impose restrictions on our right to declare dividends or on the manner in which we conduct our business. Additionally, we may raise funding by issuing convertible notes, which if converted into shares of our common stock would dilute our then shareholders’ interests. Lending institutions or private investors may impose restrictions on a future decision by us to make capital expenditures, acquisitions, or significant asset sales. If we are unable to raise additional funds, we may be forced to curtail or even abandon our business plan.
Previous report
Changes in ownership of competitors or consolidations within the gaming industry may negatively impact pricing and lead to downward pricing pressures which could reduce revenue.
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A decline in demand for our products in the gaming industry could adversely affect our business. Demand for our products is driven primarily by the replacement of existing services as well as the expansion of existing online gaming, and the expansion of new channels of distribution, such as mobile gaming. Additionally, consolidation within the online gambling market could result in us facing competition from larger combined entities, which may benefit from greater resources and economies of scale. Also, any fragmentation within the industry creating a number of smaller, independent operators with fewer resources could also adversely affect our business as these operators might cause a further slowdown in the replacement cycle for our products.
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A significant portion of our employees, consultants and operations are located outside of the U.S. and in many different foreign locations.
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We have employees, consultants and staff located in multiple countries and a significant level of operations outside of the U.S. We have software development, customer support and sales centers in Philippines, Australia, and Taiwan, which account for most of our software development support and sales personnel. The fact that all of our employees and consultants are not located in one place subjects us to additional costs and risks that could adversely affect our operating results.
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We have agreed to pay certain amounts to a consultant as a bonus in connection with the operations of GMG Assets.
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In October 2022, and effective in August 2022, we acquired 100% of GMG Assets, which was formed for the sole purpose of facilitating the Company’s operation of RKings and to facilitate cash alternative offers for winners of prizes within RKings’ business. As part of such acquisition, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Mark Weir a monthly cash incentive bonus to assist in the running of GMG Assets. The bonus structure provides for the payment to Mr. Weir of 100% of the profits generated up to 50,000 GBP (approximately USD $60,830) then thereafter 10% of the profits generated by GMG Assets up to a maximum of 150,000 GBP (approximately USD $182,490) per annum. The aforementioned profits will be calculated as revenues less cost of goods sold, less any taxes paid or incurred. A cash alternative maximum percentage of the prize value in RKings will be set by the Board of Directors of the Company, from time to time. The bonus payable as discussed above may materially decrease the amount of funds we generate from the operations of GMG Assets and/or disincentive Mr. Weir from generating profits after the first 50,000 GBP (approximately USD $60,830) or 150,000 GBP (approximately USD $182,490). A bonus of 74,460 GBP (approximately USD $86,933) was paid to Mr. Weir in 2023.
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Data privacy and security laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we do business could increase the cost of our operations and subject us to possible sanctions and other penalties.
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Our business is subject to a number of federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations governing data privacy and security, including with respect to the collection, storage, use, transmission and protection of personal information. In particular, we are subject to the GDPR, as discussed above under “Item 1. Business—Regulation—Non-U.S. Regulatory Environment”. Compliance with the GDPR requires us to incur significant compliance and operational costs. In addition, a data supervisory authority may find our data processing practices and compliance steps to be inconsistent with the GDPR’s application in their respective jurisdiction. Data supervisory authorities also have the power to issue fines for non-compliance of the GDPR of up to 4% of an organization’s annual worldwide turnover or €20m (£17.5 million under the UK GDPR) (or approximately USD $21.2 million and USD $21.3 million, respectively, as of October 31, 2023), whichever is higher. Data subjects also have a right to compensation, as a result of an organization’s breach of the GDPR that has affected them, for financial or non-financial losses (e.g., distress). Our non-compliance with the GDPR and/or other similar laws could result in significant penalties and liability for the Company.
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Regulators and investors may perceive gaming software suppliers and operators similarly and consider their respective regulatory risk to be similar.
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While operators that directly provide wagering services to their customers are generally perceived to be exposed to a greater degree of enforcement risk than their suppliers, in some jurisdictions, laws extend to directly impact such suppliers. Furthermore, a supplier’s nexus with a particular jurisdiction may expose it to specific enforcement risks, irrespective of whether there has been an attempt to bring proceedings against any supported operator. In some circumstances, enforcement proceedings brought against an operator may result in action being taken against a supplier (and even brought in the absence of the former).
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Ultimately, the market may view, or in the future may view, the regulatory risk associated with the business of supplying software and services to gaming operators as being comparable with the regulatory risk attaching to operators themselves. In such circumstances, there is an associated risk that investors may apply valuation methods to any such supplier that are the same as the valuation methods used to value operators, and which build in the same regulatory risk even though, in many territories, such suppliers would be considered sufficiently removed from the transactional activity to warrant the application of a discrete risk analysis.
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Anthony Brian Goodman, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, beneficially owns greater than 50% of our outstanding voting shares, which causes us to be deemed a “controlled company” under the rules of Nasdaq*.*
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Our Series B Voting Preferred Stock provides the holder(s) thereof majority voting power over the Company.
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As of the date of this Report, we have 1,000 shares of Series B Voting Preferred Stock issued and outstanding. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Anthony Brian Goodman is the holder of the shares of the Series B Voting Preferred Stock. The Series B Preferred Stock, includes (a) the right of the holder of the Series B Preferred Stock to convert each share of the Series B Preferred Stock into 1,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at the holder’s option from time to time; (b) provide for the automatic conversion of all outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock into common stock of the Company, on a 1,000 for 1 basis, on the date when the aggregate beneficial ownership of the Company’s common stock of Mr. Goodman, falls below 10% of the Company’s common stock then outstanding, or the first business day thereafter that the Company becomes aware of such; and (c) provide that each share of Series B Preferred Stock entitles the holder to 7,500 votes on all matters presented to the Company’s shareholders for a vote of shareholders, whether such vote is taken in person at a meeting or via a written consent (7,500,000 votes in aggregate for all outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock).
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As such, the Series B Voting Preferred Stock in effect votes approximately 17% of the current total vote on all shareholder matters and exercises control in determining the outcome of all corporate transactions or other matters, including the election of directors, mergers, consolidations, the sale of all or substantially all of our assets, the power to prevent or cause a change in control and to determine the outcome of most matters submitted to a vote of our shareholders. The interests of Mr. Goodman may differ from the interests of the other shareholders and thus result in corporate decisions that are adverse to other shareholders. This preferred share structure severely restricts other shareholders’ ability to influence corporate matters and Mr. Goodman may take actions that some of our shareholders do not view as beneficial, each of which could reduce the market price of our securities. See also the risk factor entitled, “Anthony Brian Goodman, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, exercises majority voting control over us, which limits your ability to influence corporate matters and could delay or prevent a change in corporate control”, above for additional risks related to Mr. Goodman’s voting control over the Company.
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Risks Related to the Transactions Contemplated by the Meridian Purchase Agreement
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The number of shares of common stock issuable pursuant to the Meridian Purchase Agreement will cause significant dilution to existing shareholders.
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Pursuant to the Meridian Purchase Agreement, upon the Closing, the Meridian Sellers are expected to collectively own approximately 69% of the Company’s then outstanding shares of common stock, and approximately 67% of the Company’s then outstanding voting shares. Assuming the Post-Closing Shares are issued, the Meridian Sellers will collectively own approximately 71% of the Company’s then outstanding shares of common stock, and approximately 68% of the Company’s then outstanding voting shares. The above percentages are based on the Company’s currently outstanding shares of common stock and voting shares. As a result, the total shares of common stock and preferred stock issuable upon closing of the Meridian Purchase Agreement will cause significant dilution to existing shareholders, and result in a change of control.
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The number of shares of common stock and preferred stock that will be issuable in the Meridian Purchase Agreement are not adjustable based on the market price of the Company’s common stock, so the shares issued at the closing may have a greater or lesser value than the market price at the time the Meridian Purchase Agreement was signed.
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The number of shares of common stock issuable at the closings of the Meridian Purchase Agreement is fixed. Any changes in the market price of the Company’s common stock before the closing will not affect the number of shares the Meridian Sellers will be entitled to receive pursuant to the Meridian Purchase Agreement. Therefore, if before the closing, the market price of the Company’s common stock declines from the market price on the date of the Meridian Purchase Agreement, then the Meridian Sellers could receive consideration with a substantially lower value. Similarly, if before the completion of the Meridian Purchase Agreement, the market price of the Company’s common stock increases from the market price on the date of the Meridian Purchase Agreement, then the Meridian Sellers could receive consideration with substantially more value for their shares of the Meridian Companies capital stock than the parties had negotiated for in the establishment of the initial value per share of Company common stock ($3.00 per share). The Meridian Purchase Agreement does not include a price-based termination right.
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The Company’s shareholders will have a reduced ownership and voting interest in, and will exercise less influence over the management of, the combined company following the completion of the Meridian Purchase Agreement.
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The consummation of the Meridian Purchase Agreement will result in a change of control of the Company.
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Due to the significant number of shares issuable at the closing of the Meridian Purchase Agreement (i.e., 82,141,857 shares of the Company’s common stock and 1,000 shares of Series C Voting Preferred Stock, which vote 7,500,000 voting shares on all shareholder matters plus 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock due within five business days following the six month anniversary of the Closing, if (and only if) the Company has determined that: the Meridian Sellers and their affiliates are not then in default in any of their material obligations, covenants or representations under the Meridian Purchase Agreement, or any of the other transaction documents entered into in connection therewith), a change of control of the Company will be deemed to have occurred, and the Meridian Sellers will obtain voting control of the Company. Additionally, the Meridian Sellers will exercise control in determining the outcome of all corporate transactions or other matters, including the election and removal of directors, mergers, consolidations, the sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and also the power to prevent or cause a further change in control. Any investors who purchase shares or hold shares prior to the initial closing of the Meridian Purchase Agreement will be minority shareholders and as such will have little to no say in the direction of the Company and the election of directors. Additionally, it will be difficult for investors to remove the directors appointed by the Meridian Sellers, which will mean they will remain in control of who serves as officers of the Company as well as whether any changes are made in the board of directors. An owner of the Company’s securities should keep in mind that their shares, and their voting of such shares, will likely have little effect on the outcome of corporate decisions.
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The Meridian Purchase Agreement contains provisions that may discourage other companies from trying to combine with us on more favorable terms while the Meridian Purchase Agreement is pending.
Previous report
The Meridian Purchase Agreement contains provisions that may discourage a third party from submitting a business combination proposal to us that might result in greater value to our shareholders than the Meridian Purchase Agreement. These provisions include a general prohibition on us from soliciting, or, subject to certain exceptions, entering into discussions with any third party regarding any acquisition proposal or offers for competing transactions.
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Failure to complete the acquisition of the Meridian Companies could negatively impact our stock price and future business and financial results.
Previous report
If the acquisition of the Meridian Companies is not completed, our ongoing business may be adversely affected and we would be subject to a number of risks, including the following:
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We will need to raise significant additional capital to complete the acquisition of the Meridian Companies.
Previous report
Pursuant to the Meridian Purchase Agreement, the Meridian Sellers agreed to sell us 100% of the outstanding capital stock of each of the Meridian Companies (the “Purchase”) in consideration for (a) a cash payment of $30 million, due at the closing of the Meridian Purchase Agreement (the “Closing”); (b) 82,141,857 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, with an agreed upon value of $3.00 per share, due at the Closing; (c) 1,000 shares of a to be designated series of Series C preferred stock of the Company, due at the Closing; (d) $5,000,000 in cash and 5,000,000 restricted shares of Company common stock, due within five business days following the six month anniversary of the Closing, if (and only if) the Company has determined that: the Meridian Sellers and their affiliates are not then in default in any of their material obligations, covenants or representations under the Meridian Purchase Agreement, or any of the other transaction documents entered into in connection therewith; (e) $20,000,000 in cash, of which $10,000,000 is due 12 months after the date of the Closing and $10,000,000 is due 18 months after the date of the Closing (the “Non-Contingent Post-Closing Consideration”); and (f) promissory notes in the aggregate amount of $15,000,000 (the “Promissory Notes”) issuable to the Meridian Sellers, due 24 months after the Closing.
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We currently estimate that we will need to raise approximately $30 million to complete such acquisition; the funding required for closing may come from any number of sources, including up to $20 million of the $30 million required to be paid to the Meridian Sellers by the Company at the closing of the Meridian Purchase Agreement, may be paid from cash on hand of the Meridian Companies at closing, including from the $10 million of cash the Meridian Sellers are required to have as of Closing pursuant to the terms of the Meridian Purchase Agreement, borrowed funds and/or securities sold (subject to the prior written consent of the Meridian Sellers in their sole discretion), and cash generated by the Company through the Closing date. We plan to raise this funding through the sale of debt or a credit line; however, we have not entered into any loan agreements regarding such funding to date, and such funding may not be available on favorable terms, if at all. If debt financing is available and obtained, our interest expense may increase and we may be subject to the risk of default, depending on the terms of such financing. If equity financing is available and obtained it may result in our shareholders experiencing significant dilution. In addition, any financing may involve the issuance of warrants which will result in additional dilution to shareholders. If such financing is unavailable, we may be unable to complete the acquisition of the Meridian Companies.
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We anticipate financing a portion of the purchase price of the Meridian Companies by way of debt which is expected to be secured by a priority security interest in substantially all of our assets.
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We will be subject to business uncertainties and contractual restrictions while the acquisition of the Meridian Companies is pending.
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Our business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those described below and elsewhere in this Report. These risks include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Our business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those included in, and incorporated by reference in, the section entitled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Report. These risks include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Risks Related to the Company’s Need for Additional Funding and Demand For Products and Services
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Risks Related to the Company’s Need for Additional Funding and Financial Agreements
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Risks Relating to our Common Stock and Securities
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Risks Related to our Common Stock and Securities
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Risks Related to the Company’s Need for Additional Funding and Demand For Products and Services
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Risks Related to the Company’s Need for Additional Funding andFinancial Agreements
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We had working capital of $18,373,253 as of October 31, 2023. With our current cash on hand, expected revenues, and based on our current average monthly expenses, we do not anticipate the need for additional funding in order to continue our operations at their current levels, and to pay the costs associated with being a public company, for the next 12 months, but may require additional funding in the future to support our operations and/or may seek to raise additional funding in the future to expand or complete acquisitions. We also anticipate needing to raise funding to complete the Purchase of the Meridian Companies, as discussed in greater detail below under “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Cash Requirements”.
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We had $30,125,944 cash on hand and a working capital deficit of $18,484,062 as of December 31, 2024. With our current cash on hand, expected revenues, and based on our current average monthly expenses, we do not anticipate the need for additional funding in order to continue our operations at their current levels, and to pay the costs associated with being a public company, for the next 12 months, but may require additional funding in the future to support our operations and/or may seek to raise additional funding in the future to expand or complete acquisitions. We also anticipate needing to raise funding to repay the $9,600,000 outstanding under the Secured Convertible Note as of December 31, 2024, the $20.2 million owed under the Facility Agreement as of December 31, 2024, and to pay certain post-closing amounts due in connection with the acquisition of the MeridianBet Group, as discussed in greater detail below under “The Company will likely need to raise funding to pay the post-closing obligations associated with the Meridian Purchase Agreement, the terms of which may not be favorable, may necessitate the payment of interest which otherwise would not need to be paid, and may cause dilution”.
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The most likely source of future funds presently available to us will be through the sale of equity capital. Any sale of share capital will result in dilution to existing shareholders. Furthermore, we may incur debt in the future, and may not have sufficient funds to repay our future indebtedness or may default on our future debts, jeopardizing our business viability.
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The most likely source of future funds presently available to us will be through the sale of equity capital, including, potentially through sales under the Distribution Agreement. Any sale of share capital will result in dilution to existing shareholders. Furthermore, we may incur debt in the future, and may not have sufficient funds to repay our future indebtedness or may default on our future debts, jeopardizing our business viability.
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As described above, we currently anticipate the need for approximately $30 million of additional funding to complete the acquisition of the Meridian Companies. We have not entered into any loan documents relating to the funding to date. In the event that such funding is available to us, and we are able to borrow such planned funding, we anticipate our obligations under the debt facility being secured by a priority security interest in substantially all of our assets. We further expect that substantially all of our subsidiaries would be required to guarantee our obligations under such loan facility. As such, our creditors will likely have security interests over our assets and/or our subsidiaries which secure the repayment of such obligations, and in the event we default under such facility, the lenders may be able to take control of our assets and operations, force a sale of our assets, force us to seek bankruptcy protection, or force us to curtail or abandon our current business plans and operations. If that were to happen, any investment in the Company (including, but not limited to any investment in our common stock) could become worthless.
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As a result of the above, the Investor, in the event of the occurrence of a default under the Secured Convertible Note may enforce its security interests over our assets and/or our subsidiaries which secure such obligations, may take control of our assets and operations, and/or force us to curtail or abandon certain of our current business plans and operations. If that were to happen, any investment in the Company (including, but not limited to any investment in our common stock) could lose value.
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The Company has generated net losses of $(1,172,750) and $(250,038), for the twelve months ended October 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Additionally, we don’t have a significant operating history upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood that we will prove successful, and we may not be able to maintain profitable operations. If we are unsuccessful in addressing these risks, our business will most likely fail. Revenues from related party were $662,532 and $862,373 for the twelve months ended October 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Revenues from third parties were $43,511,520 and $35,172,483 for the twelve months ended October 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The increase in total revenues from 2022 to 2023 is attributable to the increased earnings from RKings and GMG Assets. Although we have generated net income in previous years, we have not generated net income in our most recent years, and we may not generate profitable operations in the future to ensure our continued growth.
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Net income attributable to the Company decreased by $15,182,787, or 111%, to a net loss of $ $1,480,249 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, from net income of $13,702,538 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. Additionally, we don’t have a significant operating history upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood that we will prove successful, and we may not be able to maintain profitable operations. If we are unsuccessful in addressing these risks, our business will most likely fail. Although we have generated net income in previous years, we have not generated net income in our most recent year, and we may not generate profitable operations in the future to ensure our continued growth.
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Economic downturns and adverse political and market conditions beyond the Company’s control could adversely negatively affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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Economic downturns and adverse political and market conditions could adversely negatively affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
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The Company’s financial performance is subject to Asia Pacific, UK and Mexico economic conditions and their impact on levels of spending by consumers and customers, particularly discretionary spending for entertainment, gaming and leisure activities. Demand for our products may also decline as a result of an economic downturn, or economic uncertainty in our key markets, particularly in Asia Pacific, the UK and Mexico. Economic recessions have had, and may continue to have, far-reaching adverse consequences across industries, including the global entertainment and gaming industries, which may adversely affect the Company’s business and financial condition. There is substantial uncertainty about the strength of the Asia Pacific, UK and Mexican economies, which may currently be in or, in the near term be in, a recession. A continued economic downturn or recession, or slowing or stalled recovery therefrom, may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects.
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The Company’s financial performance is subject to European, African, Central and South American, and Asian Pacific economic conditions and their impact on levels of spending by consumers and customers, particularly discretionary spending for entertainment, gaming and leisure activities. Demand for the Company’s products may also decline as a result of an economic downturn, or economic uncertainty in the Company’s key markets, particularly in Europe, Africa, Central and South America, Asia Pacific and Mexico. Economic recessions have had, and may continue to have, far reaching adverse consequences across industries, including the global entertainment and gaming industries, which may adversely affect the Company’s business and financial condition. There is currently substantial uncertainty about the strength of the European, African, and Central and South American economies, which may currently or in the near term be in a recession and have experienced rapid increases in uncertainty about the pace of potential recovery. A continued economic downturn or recession, or slowing or stalled recovery therefrom, may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects.
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In addition, changes in general market, economic and political conditions in domestic and foreign economies or financial markets, including fluctuation in stock markets resulting from, among other things, trends in the economy and inflation, as are being currently experienced, may reduce users’ disposable income. Any one of these changes could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects.
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In addition, changes in general market, economic, and political conditions in domestic and foreign economies or financial markets, including fluctuation in stock markets resulting from, among other things, trends in the economy and inflation, as are being currently experienced in certain countries, may reduce users’ disposable income. Any one of these changes could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects.
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Additionally, our business depends on the overall demand for gaming platforms, systems and gaming content and other technology offerings, on the economic health of customers that benefit from our products. Economic downturns or unstable market conditions may cause customers to decrease or pause their acquisition budgets, which could reduce spending on our products and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Similarly, economic downturns could also decrease the amount of disposable income end-users have available for gaming platforms, systems and gaming content.
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Additionally, the Company’s business depends on the overall demand for gaming platforms, systems and gaming content and other technology offerings, and on the economic health of customers that benefit from the Company’s products. Economic downturns or unstable market conditions may cause customers to decrease their spending on the Company’s products and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations (although sometimes, paradoxically, it has the opposite effect). Similarly, economic downturns could also decrease the amount of disposable income end-users have available for gaming platforms, systems and gaming content. Additionally, as described above, public health crises may disrupt the operations of the Company’s customers and partners for an unknown period of time, including as a result of travel restrictions and/or business shutdowns, all of which could negatively impact the Company’s business and results of operations, including cash flows.
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Economic uncertainty may affect consumer purchases of discretionary items, which has affected and may continue to adversely affect demand for our products and services.
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Economic uncertainty may affect consumer purchases of discretionary items, which has affected and may continue to adversely affect demand for the Company’s products** **and services.
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Our products and services may be considered discretionary items for consumers. Factors affecting the level of consumer spending for such discretionary items include general economic conditions and other factors such as consumer confidence in future economic conditions, fears of recession and trade wars, the price of energy, fluctuating interest rates, the availability and cost of consumer credit, the availability and timing of government stimulus programs, levels of unemployment, inflation, and tax rates. As global economic conditions continue to be volatile or economic uncertainty remains, particularly with high inflation and interest rates, trends in consumer discretionary spending also remain unpredictable and subject to reductions as a result of significant increases in employment, financial market instability, and uncertainties about the future. Unfavorable economic conditions have led, and in the future may lead, consumers to reduce their spending on gaming products and services, which in turn leads to a decrease in the demand for our products and services. Consumer demand for our products and services may decline as a result of a global economic downturn, or economic uncertainty. Our sensitivity to economic cycles and any related fluctuation in consumer demand may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
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The Company’s products and services may be considered discretionary items for consumers. Factors affecting the level of consumer spending for such discretionary items include general economic conditions and other factors such as consumer confidence in future economic conditions, fears of recession and trade wars, the price of energy, fluctuating interest rates, the availability and cost of consumer credit, the availability and timing of government stimulus programs, levels of unemployment, inflation, and tax rates. As global economic conditions continue to be volatile or economic uncertainty remains, and with increasing inflation and interest rates, trends in consumer discretionary spending also remain unpredictable and subject to reductions as a result of significant increases in employment, financial market instability, and uncertainties about the future. Unfavorable economic conditions have led, and in the future may lead, consumers to reduce their spending on gaming products and services, which in turn leads to a decrease in the demand for the Company’s products and services. Consumer demand for the products and services of the Company may decline as a result of an economic downturn, or economic uncertainty. The Company’s sensitivity to economic cycles and any related fluctuation in consumer demand may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, and financial condition.
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In February 2022, an armed conflict escalated between Russia and Ukraine. The sanctions announced by the United States and other countries against Russia and Belarus following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to date include restrictions on selling or importing goods, services, or technology in or from affected regions and travel bans and asset freezes impacting connected individuals and political, military, business, and financial organizations in Russia and Belarus. The United States and other countries could impose wider sanctions and take other actions should the conflict further escalate. Although we do not currently do business in either Russia, Belarus, or Ukraine, it is not possible to predict the broader consequences of this ongoing conflict, which could include further sanctions, embargoes, regional instability, and geopolitical shifts. It is also not possible to predict with certainty this ongoing conflict’s additional adverse effects on existing macroeconomic conditions, consumer spending habits, currency exchange rates, and financial markets, all of which have impacted and could further impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
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In February 2022, an armed conflict escalated between Russia and Ukraine. The sanctions announced by the United States and other countries against Russia and Belarus following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to date include restrictions on selling or importing goods, services, or technology in or from affected regions and travel bans and asset freezes impacting connected individuals and political, military, business, and financial organizations in Russia and Belarus. The United States and other countries could impose wider sanctions and take other actions should the conflict further escalate. Separately, in October 2023, Israel and certain Iranian-backed Palestinian forces began an armed conflict in Israel, the Gaza Strip, and surrounding areas. Although the Company does not currently, and does not plan to, do business in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, or Israel, it is not possible to predict the broader consequences of these ongoing conflicts, which could include further sanctions, embargoes, regional instability, and geopolitical shifts. It is also not possible to predict with certainty these ongoing conflicts and additional adverse effects on existing macroeconomic conditions, consumer spending habits, currency exchange rates, and financial markets, all of which have impacted and could further impact the business, financial condition, and results of operations of the Company.
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A reduction in discretionary consumer spending, from an economic downturn or disruption of financial markets or other factors, could negatively impact our financial performance.
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A reduction in discretionary consumer spending, from an economic downturn or disruption of financial markets or other factors, could negatively impact the financial performance of the Company.
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Gaming and other leisure activities that our customers offer represent discretionary expenditures and players’ participation in those activities may decline if discretionary consumer spending declines, including during economic downturns, when consumers generally earn less disposable income. Changes in discretionary consumer spending or consumer preferences are driven by factors beyond our control, such as:
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Gaming and other leisure activities that the Company and its customers offer represent discretionary expenditures and players’ participation in those activities may decline if discretionary consumer spending declines, including during economic downturns, when consumers generally earn less disposable income. Changes in discretionary consumer spending or consumer preferences are driven by factors beyond the Company’s control, such as:
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During periods of economic contraction, our revenues may decrease while most of our costs remain fixed and some costs even increase, resulting in decreased earnings.
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During periods of economic contraction, the Company’s revenues may decrease while most of the Company’s costs remain fixed and some costs even increase, resulting in decreased earnings.
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The Company’s financial performance is subject to Asia Pacific, UK and Mexico economic conditions and their impact on levels of spending by consumers and customers, particularly discretionary spending for entertainment, gaming and leisure activities. Economic recessions may have adverse consequences across industries, including the global entertainment and gaming industries, which may adversely affect the Company’s business and financial condition. There is substantial uncertainty about the strength of the Asia Pacific, UK and Mexico economies, which may currently be in or, in the near term be in, a recession. In addition, changes in general market, economic and political conditions in domestic and foreign economies or financial markets, including fluctuation in stock markets resulting from, among other things, trends in the economy, interest rates and inflation, as are being currently experienced, may reduce users’ disposable income.
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The Company’s financial performance is, and will be, subject to European, African, Central and South American, Asian Pacific and Mexican economic conditions and their impact on levels of spending by consumers and customers, particularly discretionary spending for entertainment, gaming and leisure activities. Economic recessions may have adverse consequences across industries, including the global entertainment and gaming industries, which may adversely affect the Company’s business and financial condition. There is substantial uncertainty about the strength of the European, African, Central and South American, Asian Pacific and Mexican economies, which may currently or in the near term be in a recession and have experienced rapid increases in uncertainty about the pace of potential recovery. In addition, changes in general market, economic and political conditions in domestic and foreign economies or financial markets, including fluctuation in stock markets resulting from, among other things, trends in the economy and inflation, as are being currently experienced, may reduce users’ disposable income.
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We believe that our business will continue to be resilient through a continued economic downturn or recession, or slowing or stalled recovery therefrom, and that we have the liquidity to address the Company’s financial obligations and alleviate possible adverse effects on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects.
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We believe that the Company’s business will continue to be resilient through a continued economic downturn or recession, or slowing or stalled recovery therefrom, and that the Company will have the liquidity to address the Company’s financial obligations and alleviate possible adverse effects on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects.
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Global pandemics could have an adverse impact on our revenue and results of operations.
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Global pandemics could*** in the future****** have an adverse impact on our revenue and results of operations.***
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We believe that we have sufficient cash on hand, and the ability to raise additional funding, or borrow additional funding, as needed, to support our operations for the foreseeable future, except that we anticipate the need to raise funding to complete the Purchase of the Meridian Companies, as discussed in greater detail below under “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Cash Requirements”; however, we will continue to evaluate our business operations based on new information as it becomes available and will make changes that we consider necessary in light of any new developments regarding pandemics and epidemics and its effect on the economy.
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We believe that we have sufficient cash on hand, and the ability to raise additional funding, or borrow additional funding, as needed, to support our operations for the foreseeable future, except that we anticipate the need to raise capital to repay the $9,600,000 outstanding under the Secured Convertible Note as of December 31, 2024, the $20.2 million owed under the Facility Agreement as of December 31, 2024, and to pay certain post-closing amounts due in connection with the acquisition of the MeridianBet Group, as discussed in greater detail below under “The Company will likely need to raise funding to pay the post-closing obligations associated with the Meridian Purchase Agreement, the terms of which may not be favorable, may necessitate the payment of interest which otherwise would not need to be paid, and may cause dilution”; however, we will continue to evaluate our business operations based on new information as it becomes available and will make changes that we consider necessary in light of any new developments regarding pandemics and epidemics and its effect on the economy.
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Our ongoing investment in new products, services, and technologies is inherently risky, and could divert management attention and harm our financial condition and operating results.
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The Company’s ongoing investments in new products, services, and technologies is inherently risky, and could divert management attention and harm the Company’s financial condition and operating results.
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We have invested and expect to continue to invest in new products, services, and technologies, such as our Player2P product discussed above, the launch of which is currently on hold indefinitely. Such investments ultimately may not be commercially viable or may not result in an adequate return of capital and, in pursuing new strategies, we may incur unanticipated liabilities. These endeavors may involve significant risks and uncertainties, including diversion of resources and management attention from current operations. In addition, new and evolving products and services raise technological, legal, regulatory, and other challenges, which may negatively affect our brand and the demand for our products and services. Because all of these new ventures are inherently risky, no assurance can be given that such strategies and offerings will be successful and will not harm our reputation, financial condition, and operating results.
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The Company has invested in new products, services, and technologies. Such investments ultimately may not be commercially viable or may not result in an adequate return of capital and, in pursuing new strategies, the entities may incur unanticipated liabilities. These endeavors may involve significant risks and uncertainties, including diversion of resources and management attention from then current operations. In addition, new and evolving products and services, raise technological, legal, regulatory, and other challenges, which may negatively affect the Company’s brand and demand for its products and services. Because all of these new ventures are inherently risky, no assurance can be given that such strategies and offerings will be successful and will not harm the reputation, financial condition, and operating results of the Company.
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We operate in a rapidly evolving industry and if we fail to successfully develop, market or sell new products or adopt new technology, it could materially adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
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The Company operates in a rapidly evolving industry and if it fails to successfully develop, market or sell new products or adopt new technology, it could materially adversely affect its results of operations and financial condition.
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Our software products compete in a market characterized by rapid technological advances, evolving standards in software technology and frequent new product introductions and enhancements that may render existing products and services obsolete. Competitors are continuously upgrading their product offerings with new features, functions and content. In addition, we attempt to continuously refine our software and technology offerings to address regulatory changes in the markets in which we operate and plan to operate. In order to remain competitive, we will need to continuously modify and enhance our technology platform and service offerings. We may not be able to respond to rapid technological changes in our industry. In addition, the introduction of new products or updated versions of existing products has inherent risks, including, but not limited to, risks concerning:
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The Company competes in a market characterized by rapid technological advances, evolving standards in software technology and frequent new product introductions and enhancements that may render existing products and services obsolete. Competitors are continuously upgrading their product offerings with new features, functions and content. In order to remain competitive, the Company will need to continuously modify and enhance its technology platform and service offerings. The Company may not be able to respond to rapid technological changes in its industry. In addition, the introduction of new products or updated versions of existing products has inherent risks, including, but not limited to, risks concerning:
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We cannot assure you that we will be successful in creating new technology for our products in the future. We may encounter errors resulting from a significant rewrite of the software code. In addition, as we transition to newer technology platforms for our products, our customers may encounter difficulties in the upgrade process, which could cause them to lose revenue or review their alternatives with a competing supplier.
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The Company may not be successful in creating new technology for its products in the future. The Company may encounter errors resulting from a significant rewrite of software code. In addition, as the Company transitions to newer technology platforms for its products, its customers may encounter difficulties in the upgrade process, which could cause the Company to lose revenue.
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Developing, enhancing and localizing software is expensive, and the investment in product development may involve a long payback cycle. Our future plans include additional investments in development of our software and other intellectual property. We believe that we must continue to dedicate a significant amount of resources to our development efforts to maintain our competitive position. However, we may not receive significant revenue from these investments for several years, if at all. In addition, as we or our competitors introduce new or enhanced products, the demand for our products, particularly older versions of our products, may decline.
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Developing, enhancing and localizing software is expensive, and the investment in product development may involve a long payback cycle. The Company’s future plans include additional investments in the development of the Company’s software and other intellectual property. We will need to continue to dedicate a significant amount of resources to development efforts to maintain our competitive position. However, the Company may not receive significant revenue from these investments for several years, if at all. In addition, as the Company or its competitors introduce new or enhanced products, the demand for the Company’s products, particularly older versions of the Company’s products may decline.
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We rely on third-party providers to validate the identity and identify the location of our RKings and Mexplay users, and if such providers fail to perform adequately or provide accurate information, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
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The Company relies on third-party providers to validate the identity and identify the location of users, and if such providers fail to perform adequately or provide accurate information orwe*** do not maintain business relationships with them, the business, financial condition and results of operations of the Company could be adversely affected.***
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There is no guarantee that the third-party geolocation and identity verification systems that we rely on in connection with RKings and Mexplay, will perform adequately, or be effective. We rely on geolocation and identity verification systems to ensure they we are in compliance with certain applicable laws and regulations, and any service disruption to those systems would prohibit us from operating and adversely affect our business. Additionally, incorrect or misleading geolocation and identity verification data with respect to current or potential users received from third-party service providers may result in us inadvertently allowing access to our product offerings to individuals who should not be permitted to access them, or otherwise inadvertently denying access to individuals who should be able to access such product offerings, in each case based on an inaccurate identity or geographic location determination. Our third-party geolocation service providers rely on their ability to obtain information necessary to determine geolocation from mobile devices, operating systems, and other sources. Changes, disruptions or temporary or permanent failure to access such sources by their third-party service providers may result in our inability to accurately determine the location of users. Moreover, our inability to maintain existing contracts with third-party service providers, or to replace them with equivalent third parties, may result in our inability to access geolocation and identity verification data necessary for our day-to-day operations. If any of these risks materializes, we may be subject to disciplinary action, fines or lawsuits, may lose licenses, and our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
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There is no guarantee that the third-party geolocation and identity verification systems that the Company relies on will perform adequately, or be effective. The Company relies on geolocation and identity verification systems to ensure that we are in compliance with certain applicable laws and regulations, and any service disruption to those systems would prohibit us from operating and adversely affect our business. Additionally, incorrect or misleading geolocation and identity verification data with respect to current or potential users received from third-party service providers may result in them inadvertently allowing access to our product offerings to individuals who should not be permitted to access them, or otherwise inadvertently denying access to individuals who should be able to access such product offerings, in each case based on an inaccurate identity or geographic location determination. Their third-party geolocation service providers rely on their ability to obtain information necessary to determine geolocation from mobile devices, operating systems, and other sources. Changes, disruptions or temporary or permanent failure to access such sources by their third-party service providers may result in the inability of the Company to accurately determine the location of users. Moreover, our inability to maintain existing contracts with third-party service providers, or to replace them with equivalent third parties, may result in their inability to access geolocation and identity verification data necessary for our day-to-day operations. If any of these risks materialize, the Company may be subject to disciplinary action, fines or lawsuits, may lose licenses, and our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
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We rely on third-party payment processors to process deposits and withdrawals made by RKings and Mexplay users, and if we cannot manage our relationships with such third parties and other payment-related risks, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
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The Company relies on third-party payment processors to process deposits and withdrawals made by users, and if they cannot manage their relationships with such third parties and other payment-related risks, their business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
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We rely on a limited number of third-party payment processors to process deposits and withdrawals made byRKings and Mexplayusers. If any of our third-party payment processors terminate their relationship or refuses to renew their agreements on commercially reasonable terms, we would need to find an alternate payment processor, and may not be able to secure similar terms or replace such payment processor in an acceptable time frame. Further, the software and services provided by our third-party payment processors may not meet our expectations, may contain errors or vulnerabilities, may be compromised or experience outages. Any of these risks could cause us to lose our ability to accept online payments or other payment transactions or make timely payments to users, any of which could make our technology less trustworthy and convenient and adversely affect our ability to attract and retain users, or comply with applicable laws and regulations.
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The Company relies on a limited number of third-party payment processors to process deposits and withdrawals made by users. If any of their third-party payment processors terminates their relationship or refuses to renew their agreements on commercially reasonable terms, the Company would need to find an alternate payment processor, and may not be able to secure similar terms or replace such payment processor in an acceptable time frame. Further, the software and services provided by our third-party payment processors may not meet the expectations of the Company, may contain errors or vulnerabilities, may be compromised or experience outages. Any of these risks could cause the Company to lose its ability to accept online payments or other payment transactions or make timely payments to its users, any of which could make their technology less trustworthy and convenient and adversely affect its ability to attract and retain users, or comply with applicable laws and regulations.
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Nearly all of our payments are made by credit card, debit card or through other third-party payment services, which subjects us to certain regulations and the risk of fraud. We may in the future offer new payment options to users that may be subject to additional regulations and risks. We are also subject to a number of other laws and regulations relating to the payments that we accept from users, including with respect to money laundering, money transfers, privacy and information security. If we fail to comply with applicable rules and regulations, we may be subject to civil or criminal penalties, fines and/or higher transaction fees and may lose our ability to accept online payments or other payment card transactions, which could make our product offerings less convenient and attractive to users. If any of these events were to occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. Additionally, we may be subject to fines or penalties for failing to comply with applicable rules and regulations which could include criminal and civil proceedings, forfeiture of significant assets or other enforcement actions. We could also be required to make changes to our business practices or compliance programs as a result of regulatory scrutiny.
Current wording
Nearly all of the Company’s payments are made by credit card, debit card or through other third-party payment services, which subjects it to certain regulations and the risk of fraud. They may in the future offer new payment options to users that may be subject to additional regulations and risks. We are also subject to a number of other laws and regulations relating to the payments that we accept from users, including with respect to money laundering, money transfers, privacy and information security. If we fail to comply with applicable rules and regulations, we may be subject to civil or criminal penalties, fines and/or higher transaction fees and may lose our ability to accept online payments or other payment card transactions, which could make our product offerings less convenient and attractive to users. If any of these events were to occur, the business, financial condition and results of operations of the Company could be adversely affected. Additionally, we may be subject to fines or penalties for failing to comply with applicable rules and regulations which could include criminal and civil proceedings, forfeiture of significant assets or other enforcement actions. We could also be required to make changes to our business practices or compliance programs as a result of regulatory scrutiny.
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At the present time, we are dependent on a limited number of customers for the resale of our gaming content. The Company’s major revenues of reselling for the year ended October 31, 2023, were from twenty-three customers. As a result, in the event such customers do not pay us amounts owed, terminate work in progress, or we are unable to find new customers moving forward, it could have a materially adverse effect on our results of operations and could force us to curtail or abandon our current business operations.
Current wording
At the present time, we are dependent on a limited number of customers for the resale of our gaming content. The Company’s major revenues of reselling for the year ended December 31, 2024, were from four customers. As a result, in the event such customers do not pay us amounts owed, terminate work in progress, or we are unable to find new customers moving forward, it could have a materially adverse effect on our results of operations and could force us to curtail or abandon our current business operations.
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If we are not able to compete effectively against companies with greater resources, our prospects for future success will be jeopardized.
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If the Company is not able to compete effectively against companies with greater resources, the Company’s prospects for future success will be jeopardized.
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The gaming platforms, systems and gaming content industries are highly competitive. We compete with numerous local competitors for such services. Many of our competitors are larger, more established companies with greater resources to devote to marketing, as well as greater brand recognition. Moreover, if one or more of our competitors or suppliers were to merge, the change in the competitive landscape could adversely affect our competitive position. Additionally, to the extent that competition in our markets intensifies, we may be required to reduce our prices in order to remain competitive. If we do not compete effectively, or if we reduce our prices without making commensurate reductions in our costs, our net sales, margins, and profitability and our future prospects for success may be harmed.
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The gaming platforms, systems and gaming content industries are highly competitive. The Company competes with numerous local competitors for such services. Many of the Company’s competitors are larger, more established companies with greater resources to devote to marketing, as well as greater brand recognition. Moreover, if one or more of the Company’s competitors or suppliers were to merge, the change in the competitive landscape could adversely affect the Company’s competitive position. If we do not compete effectively, the Company’s net sales, margins, and profitability and the Company’s future prospects for success may be harmed.
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In the past we have been affected by, and in the future, we may be affected by, unauthorized transfers, withdrawals, wires, checks and payments, from our bank accounts.
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In the past we have been affected by, and in the future, we may be affected by, unauthorized transfers, withdrawals, wires, charges, checks and payments, from our bank accounts and service providers.
Previous wording
In August 2021, we first became aware of certain Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers that were erroneously posted to the Company’s bank account. The Company first notified Citibank of ACH transfers that were erroneously posted to the account. Overall, $729,505 of ACH transactions had posted to the Company’s accounts that were not authorized. Citibank immediately recognized that it was an error under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act of 1978 (EFTA) and proceeded to immediately replenish $392,921 of the unauthorized ACH transactions which resulted in a receivable due from Citibank of $336,584 as of October 31, 2021. Through October 31, 2022, an additional $269,086 was replenished by Citibank which resulted in a balance due from Citibank of $67,498. Through October 31, 2023, an additional $21,003 was replenished by Citibank which resulted in a balance due from Citibank of $46,495. On November 27, 2023, an additional $26,003 was replenished by Citibank, leaving $20,492 due as of the date of this Report. While these unauthorized transfers were for the most part remedied quickly, and we believe that our liability and exposure to such transfers is minimal as a result of the EFTA, future unauthorized transfers, withdrawals, wires, checks and payments, from our bank accounts could have a material adverse effect on our cash flows and results of operations and result in material losses. The risk of such losses and unauthorized transactions may also be exacerbated by potential ineffective controls and procedures relating to the safeguarding of our account information.
Current wording
In August 2021, we first became aware of certain Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers that were erroneously posted to the Company’s bank account. The Company first notified Citibank of ACH transfers that were erroneously posted to the account. Overall, $729,505 of ACH transactions had posted to the Company’s accounts that were not authorized. Citibank immediately acknowledged the error under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act of 1978 (EFTA) and, as of the date of this report, had reimbursed $695,590. The remaining $33,915 was written off as a bad debt expense.
Previous wording
The online gaming industry is highly competitive, and if we fail to compete effectively, we could experience price reductions, reduced margins or loss of revenues.
Current wording
The online gaming industry is highly competitive, and if the Company fails to compete effectively, it could experience price reductions, reduced margins or loss of revenues.
Previous wording
The online gaming industry is highly competitive. A number of companies offer products that are similar to our products and target the same markets as we do. Certain of our current and potential competitors have longer operating histories, significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources, greater name recognition, broader or more integrated product offerings, larger technical staffs and a larger installed customer base than we do. These competitors may be able to respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies and changes in customer requirements, develop superior products, and devote greater resources to the development, promotion and sale of their products than we can.
Current wording
The online gaming industry is highly competitive. A number of companies offer products and services that are similar to the Company’s products and services and target the same markets as the Company. Certain of the Company’s current and potential competitors have longer operating histories, significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources, greater name recognition, broader or more integrated product offerings, larger technical staffs and a larger installed customer base than it does. These competitors may be able to respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies and changes in customer requirements, develop superior products, and devote greater resources to the development, promotion and sale of the Company’s products than the Company can.
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The Company’s ongoing investments in new products, services, and technologies is inherently risky, and could divert management attention and harm the Company’s financial condition and operating results.
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The Company has invested in new products, services, and technologies. Such investments ultimately may not be commercially viable or may not result in an adequate return of capital and, in pursuing new strategies, the entities may incur unanticipated liabilities. These endeavors may involve significant risks and uncertainties, including diversion of resources and management attention from then current operations. In addition, new and evolving products and services, raise technological, legal, regulatory, and other challenges, which may negatively affect the Company’s brand and demand for its products and services. Because all of these new ventures are inherently risky, no assurance can be given that such strategies and offerings will be successful and will not harm the reputation, financial condition, and operating results of the Company.
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While these unauthorized transfers and charges were for the most part remedied quickly, and we believe that our liability and exposure to such transfers is minimal as a result of the EFTA, future unauthorized transfers, withdrawals, wires, checks and payments, from our bank accounts could have a material adverse effect on our cash flows and results of operations and result in material losses. The risk of such losses and unauthorized transactions may also be exacerbated by potential ineffective controls and procedures relating to the safeguarding of our account information.
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In addition, this concentration of ownership might adversely affect the market price of our common stock by: (1) delaying, deferring or preventing a change of control of our Company; (2) impeding a merger, consolidation, takeover or other business combination involving our Company; or (3) discouraging a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of our Company.
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RisksRelated*** to our Common Stock and Securities***
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In addition, the common stock issuable upon the conversion of our Secured Convertible Note and exercise of the Lind Warrants may represent overhang that may also adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Overhang occurs when there is a greater supply of a company’s stock in the market than there is demand for that stock. When this happens the price of our stock will decrease, and any additional shares which stockholders attempt to sell in the market will only further decrease the share price. If the share volume of our common stock cannot absorb shares sold by holders of the Secured Convertible Note and the Lind Warrants, then the value of our common stock will likely decrease.
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Risks relating to the Meridian Purchase Agreement
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Risks Relating to our Common Stock and Securities
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Other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, the Company is not aware of any current material legal proceedings outstanding, threatened or pending as of the date hereof by or against the Company, given the nature of its business, it is, and may from time to time in the future be, party to various, and at times numerous, legal, administrative and regulatory inquiries, investigations, proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. Because the outcome of litigation is inherently uncertain, if one or more of such legal matters were to be resolved against the Company for amounts in excess of management’s expectations, the Company’s results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.