Nasdaq:LTRY

Lottery.com Announces Nominees to the Post-Closing Board of Directors

Published

3 years ago

October 6, 2021

Proposed new board comprised of experts in gaming, law, technology, sports, finance and governance

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AutoLotto, Inc., doing business as Lottery.com (“Lottery.com” or the “Company”), a leading technology company that is transforming how, where and when lottery is played, today announced certain nominees to the board of directors (the “Board”) for the combined company in anticipation of its proposed business combination with Trident Acquisitions Corp. (“Trident”) (Nasdaq: TDAC, TDACW, TDACU), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company. The business combination is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021 and additional details can be found in the Amended Form S-4 (“Registration Statement”) recently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) by Trident which can be accessed here.

The Board nominees, who are expected to serve on the Board of the combined company following the business combination, will be subject to election by Trident shareholders at a special meeting to be held shortly before the closing of the Company’s business combination with Trident.

Commenting on the Board nominees, Tony DiMatteo, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lottery.com said, “We believe we have assembled a distinguished group of leaders with expertise in gaming, law, technology, sports, finance and corporate governance who will support Lottery.com’s growth and our transition as a public company. We believe that together, they bring an ideal mix of deep knowledge, strategic expertise and leadership competency that will assist our management team in achieving our objectives and realizing our potential. I would like to thank the proposed directors for their confidence in Lottery.com’s vision and future, and I, along with the entire Lottery.com team, look forward to working with them.”

The following are the Board nominees:

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Lisa Borders, former President of the Women’s National Basketball Association (“WNBA”)
Matthew (“Matt”) Clemenson, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Lottery.com
Steven M. Cohen, former General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated
Lawrence Anthony (“Tony”) DiMatteo III, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lottery.com, who is also nominated to serve as Board Chair
Joseph Kaminkow, Chief Game Designer, Zynga Inc.
Richard Kivel, Managing Director at GrayBella Capital LLC

Additional Information on Board Nominees

Lisa Borders, former President, WNBA

Ms. Borders has more than more than 30 years of experience in corporate and philanthropic leadership as well as public service. Since 2019, she has served as Chief Executive Offer of LMB Group, LLC, a management consultancy firm that she founded. From 2018 to 2019, she was the inaugural President and Chief Executive Officer of TIME’S UP, an organization advocating for safe, fair and dignified work for all women. From 2016 to 2018, Ms. Borders was President of the WNBA, where she was Chief Executive to team owners and worked to accelerate the league’s growth. From 2013 to 2016, she served as Vice President of Global Community Affairs at The Coca-Cola Company and chaired The Coca-Cola Foundation. She also served as President of the Grady Health Foundation from 2008 to 2013 as well as Vice Mayor and President of the City Council in Atlanta, Georgia from 2004 to 2010.

Ms. Borders currently serves on multiple boards including as an independent director of Six Circles Trust, part of J.P. Morgan Private Investments, Inc. since 2018, as a global board member of Operation Hope since 2020, and as an advisory board member of #SeeHER since 2017. She earned a Masters in Health Administration from the University of Colorado and a B.A. from Duke University, where she currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees.

Matt Clemenson, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Lottery.com

Mr. Clemenson has served as Lottery.com’s Chief Commercial Officer since 2019. He is the co-founder of Lottery.com and served as its President from 2015 to 2019. In his role as Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Clemenson steers Lottery.com’s international business development, and manages strategic planning. From 2011 until 2015, Mr. Clemenson served as the Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of LesConcierges Inc, a global concierge service and solutions provider, whitelabeling concierge services to some of the world’s best known brands. From 2007 until 2011, he held several technology management roles at the combined Expedia and Hotwire organization, with responsibility for technology initiatives spanning thousands of servers and more than 20 data centers.

Steven M. Cohen, former General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated

Mr. Cohen has more than 25 years of experience as a lawyer in private practice and in public service. Since 2020, Mr. Cohen is a self-employed consultant providing strategic legal, government affairs and communication advice. Since 2017, Mr. Cohen has also served as co-chair of the Gateway Development Commission and was Chairman of Empire State Development from 2020 until 2021. From 2013 until 2020, he was the General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer of MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated, a diversified investment holding company.

Prior to that position and throughout his career, Mr. Cohen held positions in the public sector. He worked for the New York State Governor, first as Counselor and Chief of Staff from 2007 to 2010, and then as Secretary during 2011. From 1991 until 1998, he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the Chief of the Violent Gangs Unit. In the public sector, Mr. Cohen was a partner at Cooley LLP from 1998 until 2006 and at Zuckerman Spaeder LLP from 2011 until 2014.

Since 2020, Mr. Cohen has served as a director of Whole Earth Brands, and from 2015 until 2019, served as a director of vTv Therapeutics. He earned his B.A. at New York University and his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

Tony DiMatteo, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lottery.com

Mr. DiMatteo is the co-founder of Lottery.com and has served as its Chief Executive Officer since 2015. In his role as Chief Executive Officer at Lottery.com, Mr. DiMatteo is responsible for global initiatives, as well as the development and execution of Lottery.com’s global strategy. Prior to becoming Lottery.com’s Chief Executive Officer, from 2013 until 2015, Mr. DiMatteo was the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Glimpsable, a mobile photography-sharing app and social networking platform designed to gather and share users’ photos from group events. In 2009, Mr. DiMatteo founded Monreal Enterprises, LLC, an information technology services firm catering to the venture capitalist sector and was its Chief Executive officer until 2015.

Joseph Kaminkow, Chief Game Designer, Senior Vice President, Casino, Zynga Inc. and Chief Innovation Officer Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd.

Mr. Kaminkow has nearly 35 years of experience in game design. Since 2013, Mr. Kaminkow has served as Chief Innovation Officer at Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd. (“Aristocrat”), a leading gaming provider and games publisher that designs, manufactures and markets gaming machines and software. Since 2018, Mr. Kaminkow has also served as the Special Advisor to the Chief Product Officer at Aristocrat. In 2012, Mr. Kaminkow became Chief Game Designer at Zynga Inc. (“Zynga”), a publicly held developer of the world’s most popular social online games. As of 2019, he also serves as Senior Vice President, Casino at Zynga. From 2010 until 2012, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Spooky Cool Labs, a social casino game creator. He also served as Senior Vice President of Gaming Design from 1986 until 1993 at Data East, LLC, as well as at SEGA from 1994 until 1999. From 1999 until 2011, Mr. Kaminkow was Senior Vice-President of Game Design at International Game Technology PLC, a publicly held slot machine manufacturer.

Mr. Kaminkow has served on the board of directors of 26 Capital Acquisition Corp., and has been a member of the board of directors of Tastemakers LLC since 2020. Mr. Kaminkow earned a B.A. from Curry College.

Richard Kivel, Managing Director, GrayBella Capital LLC

Since 2017, he has served as the Managing Director of GrayBella Capital LLC, a Pan-European venture capital firm investing in growth-stage technology companies. In addition, since 2018, Mr. Kivel has served as Chairman of the Board of BC Platforms. From 2014 until 2016, Mr. Kivel served as Advisor and acting Chief Operating Officer of Ixcela, Inc. Between 2013 until 2015, he was Executive Chairman of the Board of ViS Research Inc., leading to a successful acquisition by IMS Health. In addition, Mr. Kivel was a Board Director and Chairman of the nominating committee of Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2010 until 2013. Mr. Kivel’s executive management experience also includes a Senior Management position at Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, and two Chief Executive Officer positions: Theragenetics, Ltd. from 2006 until 2009, and MolecularWare, Inc. from 2001 until 2004. Both companies were successfully acquired.

He has served various roles at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, including as the Chairman and President of the MIT Enterprise Forum, Board member of the MIT Alumni Association, and lecturer. He is also a Trustee of Bankinter Innovation Foundation, a technology think-tank based in Madrid. Mr. Kivel received his Master of Science in Business Management from Boston College and his Bachelor of Arts from American International College.

About Lottery.com

Lottery.com is a leading technology company that is transforming how, where and when lottery is played. Its engaging mobile and online platforms enable players and commercial partners located in the United States and internationally to remotely purchase legally sanctioned lottery games. Fans and subscribers look to Lottery.com for compelling, real-time results on more than 800 lottery games from more than 40 countries. Additionally, through WinTogether.org, Lottery.com is fundamentally changing how non-profit donors are incentivized to action by gamifying charitable giving. In all that it does, Lottery.com’s mission remains the same: an uncompromising passion to innovate, grow a new demographic of enthusiasts, deliver responsible and trusted solutions, and promote community and philanthropic initiatives. For more information, visit http://www.lottery.com.

On February 22, 2021, Lottery.com entered into a definitive agreement with Trident to become a publicly-traded company. Trident filed its Registration Statement relating to this business combination on July 7, 2021, a copy of which is available publicly on the website of the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

About Trident Acquisitions Corp.

Trident is a blank check company formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. Trident’s securities are quoted on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols TDACU, TDAC and TDACW. For more information, visit www.tridentacquisitions.com/home.

Important Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding the proposed business combination, Trident and Lottery.com’s ability to consummate the proposed business combination, including the holding of Trident’s special meeting, the election of the Board nominees and the ability of the Company to attract and retain directors of its choosing in the future, the benefits of the transactions and the combined company’s future financial performance, as well as the combined company’s strategy, future operations, estimated financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words “could,” “should,” “will,” “may,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, Trident and Lottery.com disclaim any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release. Trident and Lottery.com caution you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of either Trident or Lottery.com. In addition, Trident cautions you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to the following factors: (i) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could delay the business combination or give rise to the termination of the agreements related thereto; (ii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Trident or Lottery.com following announcement of the transactions; (iii) the inability to complete the business combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of Trident, or other conditions to closing in the merger agreement; (iv) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts Lottery.com’s current plans and operations as a result of the announcement of the transactions; (v) Lottery.com’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of Lottery.com to grow and manage growth profitably following the business combination; (vi) costs related to the business combination; (vii) risks related to the rollout of Lottery.com’s business and the timing of expected business milestones; (viii) Lottery.com’s dependence on obtaining and maintaining lottery retail licenses or consummating partnership agreements in various markets; (ix) Lottery.com’s ability to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, including the remediation of identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting relating to segregation of duties with respect to, and access controls to, its financial record keeping system, and Lottery.com’s accounting staffing levels; (x) the effects of competition on Lottery.com’s future business; (xi) risks related to Lottery.com’s dependence on its intellectual property and the risk that Lottery.com’s technology could have undetected defects or errors; (xii) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xiii) the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect directly on Lottery.com and the economy generally; (xiv) risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed business combination; (xv) risks relating to privacy and data protection laws, privacy or data breaches, or the loss of data; (xvi) the possibility that Lottery.com may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (xvii) the ability of the Company to have the Board nominees elected and to attract and retain directors of its choosing in the future, and (xviii) those factors discussed in the Registration Statement under the heading “Risk Factors,” and the other documents filed, or to be filed, by Trident with the SEC. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this press release materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the reports that Trident has filed and will file from time to time with the SEC, including its Registration Statement relating to the business combination. Trident’s SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Important Information and Where to Find it

The proposed business combination will be submitted to shareholders of Trident for their consideration. Trident has filed a Registration Statement with the SEC which includes a preliminary proxy statement and will include a definitive proxy statement to be distributed to Trident’s stockholders in connection with Trident’s solicitation for proxies for the vote by Trident’s stockholders in connection with the proposed business combination and other matters as described in the Registration Statement, as well as the prospectus relating to the offer of the securities to be issued to Lottery.com’s shareholders in connection with the completion of the proposed business combination. After the Registration Statement has been declared effective, Trident will mail a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents to its shareholders as of the record date established for voting on the proposed business combination. Trident’s shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read the preliminary proxy statement / prospectus and any amendments thereto and, once available, the definitive proxy statement / prospectus, in connection with Trident’s solicitation of proxies for its special meeting of shareholders to be held to approve, among other things, the proposed business combination, because these documents will contain important information about Trident, Lottery.com and the proposed business combination. Stockholders may also obtain a copy of the preliminary proxy statement or, once available, the definitive proxy statement, as well as other documents filed with the SEC regarding the proposed business combination and other documents filed with the SEC by Trident, without charge, at the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to Cody Slach, (949) 574-3860, [email protected]. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this press release is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this press release.

Participants in the Solicitation

Trident and its directors and officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies of Trident’s stockholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Lottery.com and its officers and directors may also be deemed participants in such solicitation. Security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of certain of Trident’s executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading Trident’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, and the Registration Statement and other relevant materials filed with the SEC in connection with the business combination when they become available. Information concerning the interests of Trident’s participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of their stockholders generally, will be set forth in the proxy statement relating to the business combination when it becomes available.

No Offer or Solicitation

This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act.

Lottery.com Contact:

Matthew Schlarb
VP, Investor Relations
(512) 585-7789
[email protected]

Trident Contact:
Vadim Komissarov
CEO
(646) 229-7549
[email protected]

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Lottery.com Inc. Chairman Addresses Effective Form S-1 Registration Statement

Published

1 month ago

October 18, 2024

GlobeNewswire

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FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lottery.com Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRY; LTRYW) (“Lottery.com” or the “Company”), a leading technology company in digital lottery and sports entertainment, is pleased to announce that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has declared the Company’s Form S-1 Registration Statement effective on October 16, 2024 (“Registration Statement”) (File Number: 333-281925). Following the declaration, Matthew McGahan, Lottery.com Chairman and CEO, wrote an open letter to the Company’s shareholders to address the Company’s future and address accusations made again the Company and its directors and executives.

McGahan wrote:

Dear Shareholders,

In October 2022, when I joined the Board of Lottery.com Inc. I was primarily tasked with leading a turnaround after years of mismanagement and turmoil, largely stemming from issues tied to the SPAC and business combination. At that time, the Company was on the verge of collapse, with stories of its challenges circulating widely across the internet and rampant rumors being made by detractors wishing to destabilize the business to suit their own ulterior motives. Among the many hurdles were regulatory investigations, listings issues with Nasdaq (including being delisted in May 2023 before being subsequently relisted), significant loss of staff, the breakdown of operations, and a critical shortage of working capital—each posing severe and critical threats to the Company’s future.

Within the first few weeks, it became evident that a comprehensive overhaul and restart was needed. We assembled a top-tier legal team and a new management group to draft and implement a viable and realistic turnaround strategy. The plan included developing a fresh strategic vision, regaining full compliance with Nasdaq listing and SEC reporting requirements, and it laid the foundation for the future monetization of the Company’s two key assets: Lottery.com and Sports.com.

Since then, we have restructured the entire leadership, installed a globally experienced Board with a proven track record in turnaround situations, and have introduced a new executive management team, supported by funding partners. Alongside this, we have brought in seasoned business consultants, revamped our investor relations team, and aligned with a new investment banking partner. This ambitious agenda was essential to stabilizing the Company and facilitated achieving a major milestone of submitting our Form S-1 in early September.

I would be remiss if I fail to address the unprecedented attacks the Company, its directors, and management have faced and continue to endure during the turn around. Many of the difficulties faced by our new team reflect the history of the Company which led to a complete turnover of the board and management. We have never underestimated the genuineness of some of the concerns felt by shareholders but there are also actors out there with bad or indeed, criminal intent. The visceral nature of these attacks suggests more sinister motives. These attacks have forced the Company to divert resources to supporting our top tier legal team. We have been assaulted in the Courts and in the (often pay for news) press and internet sites and we have reported to the authorities our suspicions of major stock tampering by named individuals, some of those with criminal records. We have reported these activities to the appropriate regulatory agencies and are cooperating fully with any investigations. The Board and Management have equally faced threats to their lives and welfare. We stand by the decisions we have made and will vigorously defend all attacks against the Company and against members of the Board and Management (who have proved their commitment to the Company repeatedly with little or no cash payment). That they have accepted shares in lieu of salaries is proof of their belief in the Company and their commitment to restoring shareholder value.

I am proud to announce another key step in Lottery.com’s turnaround. The SEC has released a Declaration of Effectiveness for our Form S-1 Registration Statement. This milestone marks a significant step forward, but we remain acutely aware that this is not the time to relax. We must continue to focus intensely on our strategic and operational goals, as we embark on the next phase of growth.

Almost all of the difficulties that the current management and Board of Directors of Lottery.com Inc. have faced principally reflect events that occurred prior to our current management’s and Board’s attempts to revitalize the Company. As a result, we have had to defend ourselves in the press, against various websites (that poorly or don’t verify the facts behind their allegations), and indeed, on occasion, in the courts. In fact, several of our management have had to endure at times physical threats to their wellbeing. We are sorry to say that we can only conclude that, for various reasons, our Company and our people have become the target of bad actors with totally self-serving interests.

We recognize the legitimate concern of our stakeholders who have put faith and trust into the Company, and today we remain committed to moving this Company past its prior difficulties. We will vigorously defend against any Company, management or Board attacks. In fact, today, many members of our management and Board have been willing to accept shares in lieu of cash salary as a demonstration of their belief in the Company and its future.

We are grateful to our shareholders, business partners, and investors for their steadfast support during this pivotal period. Now, we are prepared to execute on a 24-month plan—equally robust and ambitious, which will be rolled out in stages.

Our Focus for the Future

Lottery.com Expansion
Our primary objective is to have Lottery.com fully operational in the U.S. and expand the Lottery.com brand globally. As we move into 2025, we also plan to increase our international presence, introducing a new model that intertwines sports, lottery, and sweepstakes which we believe will revolutionize lottery play worldwide.
Sports.com Evolution
Earlier this year, we launched the new Sports.com platform and subsequently completed the acquisition of S&MI Ltd, the innovative technology company behind the Sportlocker brand, which we have rebranded and relaunched as Sports.com. Within the next six months, the platform will be available in the U.S. market as well as in several European countries and the Middle East. Sports.com will focus on delivering high-quality, live sports content directly to consumers, utilizing immersive 3D technology that is unmatched in the industry. An effective Form S-1 is one key component of our partnership strategy, which, when implemented, will cement Sports.com’s position as a major player in global media and entertainment. Additionally, in 2025, Sports.com will unveil a dedicated social media platform centered around the world of sports.

Financial Outlook
We have identified new funding partners to complement our existing partner, United Capital Investments London Limited. These new partners will play a key role in supporting the Company’s focus on developing its own proprietary technology and pursuing a “buy and build” strategy which leverages our common stock as the primary component of consideration for acquisitions.

Looking forward, we are excited about the next chapter for both Lottery.com and Sports.com. With a clear roadmap, Lottery.com is entering this next phase with confidence, backed by a highly experienced leadership team and committed funding and business partners.

Closing Thoughts
As we move ahead with renewed focus and determination, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to our dedicated team, our forward-thinking Board, and our loyal shareholders for their continued support and trust. Together, we are not just building a business—we are shaping the future of digital gaming and sports media.

The transformational journey over the last two years has been nothing less than intense, but today, I am more confident than ever in the potential of Lottery.com and Sports.com to achieve greatness. I look forward to keeping you updated on our progress as we push forward into an exciting future.

Thank you for your continued commitment.

Sincerely,
Matthew McGahan
Chairman of the Board, Lottery.com

For more information, please visit www.lottery.com or contact our media relations team at [email protected].

Important Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding the company’s future financial performance, as well as the company’s strategy, future operations, revenue guidance, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words “could,” “should,” “will,” “may,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, Lottery.com disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release. Lottery.com cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Lottery.com. In addition, Lottery.com cautions you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to the following factors: (i) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Lottery.com; (ii) Lottery.com’s ability to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, including the remediation of identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting relating to segregation of duties with respect to, and access controls to, its financial record keeping system, and Lottery.com’s accounting staffing levels; (iii) the effects of competition on Lottery.com’s future business; (iv) risks related to Lottery.com’s dependence on its intellectual property and the risk that Lottery.com’s technology could have undetected defects or errors; (v) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (vi) risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect directly on Lottery.com and the economy generally; (vii) risks relating to privacy and data protection laws, privacy or data breaches, or the loss of data; (viii) the possibility that Lottery.com may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (ix) the ability of Lottery.com to achieve its strategic and growth objectives as stated or at all; and (x) those factors discussed in the proxy statement/prospectus filed by Lottery.com with the SEC under the heading “Risk Factors” and the other documents filed, or to be filed, by Lottery.com with the SEC. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this press release materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the reports that Lottery.com has filed and will file from time to time with the SEC. These SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

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Lottery.com Inc. Outlines Future Growth Plans Following Registration Statement on Form S-1 Effectiveness

Published

1 month ago

October 17, 2024

GlobeNewswire

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FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lottery.com Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRY; LTRYW) (“Lottery.com” or the “Company”), a leading technology company in digital lottery and sports entertainment, is pleased to announce that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has declared the Company’s Form S-1 Registration Statement effective on October 16, 2024 (“Registration Statement”) (File Number: 333-281925). The Company’s turnaround efforts which began in late 2022, were designed to address numerous operational and financial challenges, which included regulatory inquiries; regaining full compliance with Nasdaq listing and SEC reporting requirements; staff restructuring; as well as overall capital shortages. With the successful registration of the Company’s registration statement, Lottery.com is now poised to enter a new phase of strategic growth and market expansion.

The Registration Statement, while effective, allows the covered selling securityholders to publicly resell the securities covered by the Registration Statement, subject to the satisfaction by selling securityholders of certain SEC requirements in connection with any such resale. The Registration Statement also provides for an offering by the Company of up to 50 million shares of Common Stock at $3.00 per share. Copies of the prospectus that is included in the Registration Statement may be obtained from Lottery.com by email at [email protected] or by visiting https://ir.lottery.com or at the SEC’s website www.sec.gov.

Key milestones and strategic initiatives include:

1. Lottery.com Expansion:

The Company is now poised to work to operationalize its US operations across multiple states anticipated by the end of 2025. International expansion is also planned, with the intent to introduce a new gaming model in 2025 aimed at revolutionizing the global lottery market.

2. Sports.com Growth:

Earlier this year, the Company launched the new Sports.com platform in partnership with S&MI Ltd, the innovative technology company behind the Sportlocker brand, which has been rebranded as the Sports.com site and app. The Company completed its acquisition of S&MI on September 1, 2024. The platform is designed to deliver immersive live sports content enhanced by cutting-edge 3D technology, with rollouts planned in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East by mid-2025. The Registration Statement is one key component of the Company’s partnership strategy, which, when financing through sales of stock, will help to springboard Sports.com’s position to becoming a major player in global sports media and entertainment.

Financial Outlook

Lottery.com is focused on developing proprietary technology and pursuing a “buy and build” growth strategy with its common stock as the primary consideration for acquisitions.

With a clear roadmap, Lottery.com is working to enter this next phase with confidence, backed by a highly experienced leadership team and committed funding and business partners.

Matthew McGahan, Chairman of Lottery.com, commented:

“We are extremely proud to have completed this critical phase in the Company’s journey. With the SEC’s declaration of effectiveness of our Registration Statement, we are now fully focused on our next stage of growth, which includes ambitious plans for both Lottery.com and Sports.com. Our team has worked tirelessly to rebuild the foundation, and we are confident that our future plans will create significant value for shareholders and stakeholders alike.”

For more information, please visit www.lottery.com or contact our media relations team at [email protected].

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Sports.com Accelerates Global Expansion Through Key Partnerships and Unveils an Expanded Sports Content Platform

Published

2 months ago

September 30, 2024

GlobeNewswire

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Coverage of Over 40 Sports with Live Event Content Across Multiple Regions

LONDON, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sports.com, a global leader in digital sports entertainment and a key brand of Lottery.com Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRY, LTRYW), has made substantial progress in expanding its platform’s reach and content offerings achieving a major milestone in its global expansion. Sports.com now offers coverage of over 40 Sports and live event content across multiple regions strengthening its presence in the US, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

Sports.com’s commitment to providing users with some of the most compelling sports content has been further developed with the recent announcement of the acquisition of CMF Media – a dynamic programming and original content creation agency. The hybrid approach of global sports coverage and curated bespoke content creation delivers viewers an extensive selection of engaging pre-recorded and live event content.

In addition, by securing partnerships with mobile operators, content platform providers, and industry leaders, the Company is well on its way to becoming a dominant player in the global sports media landscape, delivering localized sports content services directly to consumers’ mobile devices and providing a seamless and engaging sports entertainment experience globally.

Sports.com’s platform now boasts a comprehensive sports content library, covering a broad spectrum of sports events across football, motorsports, basketball, rugby, cricket, golf, tennis, and more. Here is a detailed look at the breadth of sports content now available on Sports.com:

Football (Soccer)

Europe

English Premier League (Pre-match, Post-match, Stats & News)
Bundesliga (News & Highlights)
Portuguese League (News & Highlights)
Dutch Eredivisie (News & Highlights)
Spanish La Liga (Pre-match, Post-match, Stats & News)
French Ligue 1 (Pre-match, Post-match, Stats & News)
DFB Pokal (News & Highlights)
FA Cup (Selected News & Highlights)
Carabao Cup (Selected News & Highlights)
UEFA Champions League (Pre-match, Post-match, Stats & News)
UEFA Women’s Champion League (Pre-match, Post-match, Stats & News)
UEFA Europa League (Pre-match, Post-match, Stats & News)

LATAM, North America & Australasia

Argentinian League (News & Highlights)
Brazilian League (News & Highlights)
Copa Libertadores (Pre-match, Post-match, Stats & News)
MLS (Pre-match, Post-match, Stats & News)
Australian A League (News & Highlights)
National Women’s Soccer League (News & Highlights)

Africa, Middle East & Asia

Saudi Pro League (News & Highlights)
CAF World Cup Qualifiers (Highlights)
CAF Champions League (Highlights)
Qatar Star League (Highlights)
UAE Pro League (News & Highlights)
Japanese J.League (Highlights)
AFC Champions League (News & Highlights)
AFC Asian Cup (Highlights)
Asian World Cup Qualifiers (News & Highlights)

Motorsports

Formula 1 | (Pre-match, Post-match, Stats & News)
Formula 1 Testing | (Pre-match, Post-match, Stats & News)
MotoGP | (News & Highlights)
MXGP | (News & Highlights)
Extreme E | (News & Highlights)
Indy Car | (News & Highlights)
24 Hours of Le Mans | (News & Highlights)
Dakar Rally | (News & Highlights)
FIA World Rally Championship | (News & Highlights)
FIA Formula E | (News & Highlights)
FIA World Endurance Championship | (News & Highlights)
GT World Challenge Europe | (News & Highlights)
FIM Superbike World Championship | (News & Highlights)

Basketball, Baseball & (American) Football

NBA (News & Highlights)
MLB (News & Highlights)
MLB World Tour (News & Highlights)
NFL (Pre-game, Post-game, Stats & News)
Super Bowl (Pre-game, Post-game, Stats & News)

Ice-Hockey, Golf & Tennis

NHL (News & Highlights)
The Masters (Pre-match, Post-match, Stats & News)
US PGA Championship (Highlights)
Men’s US Open (Pre-match, Post-match, Stats & News)
The Open (Pre-match, Post-match, Stats & News)
Women’s US Open (Highlights)
Australian Open (News & Highlights)
French Open (News & Highlights)
Wimbledon (News & Highlights)
US Open (News & Highlights)

Cycling, Rugby, Cricket & Winter Sports

Tour de France (News & Highlights)
La Vuelta (News & Highlights)
Giro d’Italia (News & Highlights)
World Cup Rugby (News & Highlights)
Six Nations (Pre-match, Post-match, Stats & News)
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (News & Highlights)
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (News & Highlights)
FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup (News & Highlights)
FIS Snowboarding World Cup (News & Highlights)

Matthew McGahan, Chairman and CEO of Sports.com, commented:
“Our rapid growth and extensive geographic reach are a direct result of our strategic partnerships and relentless pursuit of providing exceptional fan experiences. We’re focused on building a platform that delivers premium sports content to every corner of the world, making us the go-to destination for fans who want to engage with their favorite sports like never before.”

Tim Scoffham, Director of Sports.com Media, added:
“We are thrilled to offer a comprehensive and diverse catalogue of sports content, which now includes some of the world’s most sought-after events and leagues. From live match coverage to exclusive insights, we are committed to delivering the very best of sports to our users wherever they are.”

“In the coming months, Sports.com plans to further expand its live event offerings and introduce new content partnerships to enhance our platform’s value and reach. With a focus on continued innovation and fan engagement, we are aiming to set new standards in sports entertainment and redefine how fans around the world experience their favorite sports.”

For more information, visit www.sports.com or contact [email protected].

About Sports.com

Sports.com is fast becoming the premier destination for sports entertainment, offering an unparalleled array of interactive and engaging sports content. For more information, visit www.sports.com.

About Lottery.com:
Lottery.com is a technology company that transforms how players engage with lotteries and sports entertainment through its digital platforms. As the parent company of Sports.com, Lottery.com aims to create a global hub for sports content, delivering innovative programming and immersive experiences to fans around the world.

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