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MeridianBet to Showcase New Games at ICE London Amid a Robust 55% Online Casino Growth in FY2023

- The Group’s subsidiary Expanse Studios to showcase three new games at ICE London 2024
- Online casino revenue surges by 55% in FY2023, supported by 833,000 new registrants across 15 global B2B and B2C platforms
- The MeridianBet Group is being acquired by Golden Matrix Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMGI), with completion expected by late March 2024
VALETTA, Malta and LONDON, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The MeridianBet Group (Meridian), one of the world’s leading sports betting and gaming groups, operating in multiple markets across Europe, Africa and Latin America, announced today that Expanse Studios, Group’s dedicated subsidiary specializing in online casino game development, will be featuring its three latest game releases at ICE London 2024 (February 6-8).
According to Meridian CEO, Zoran Milosevic, Expanse Studios’ three new exciting games – Leprechaun Wish, Shaolin Crew and Pinata Loca – “represent the cutting edge of casino entertainment and bring a new dimension to online gaming, offering an array of features and benefits that will be extremely popular with casino operators and their players. We are excited to be highlighting these games at one of the largest gaming conferences in the world, and expect them to be very well-received.”
The MeridianBet Group is now being acquired by the Golden Matrix Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMGI), with the transaction expected to close in late March 2024.
“Mr. Milosevic added that Meridian’s online casino full-year revenue surged by an impressive 55% in 2023, underpinned by the substantial addition of 833,000 new registrants across the company’s extensive network of 15 B2B and B2C platforms operating worldwide.”
“We are pleased with Meridian’s continued profitable growth and expansion, as we become a much larger enterprise within an outstanding public gaming company,” said Mr. Milosevic. “It comes at an opportune time when new legalized jurisdictions are opening up globally, and we have applied for licenses in several of the world’s largest and best gaming markets. We are confident that the transition into a combined company with Golden Matrix will go smoothly, lead to improved operational and financial efficiencies, and create exceptional long-term value for our many stakeholders.”
About MeridianBet Group
Founded in 2001, the MeridianBet Group is a well-established online sports betting and gaming group, licensed and currently operating in 15 jurisdictions across Europe, Africa and South America. The MeridianBet Group’s successful business model utilizes proprietary technology and scalable systems, thus allowing it to operate in multiple countries and currencies and with an omni-channel approach to markets, including retail, desktop online and mobile. For more information, visit https://ir.meridianbet.com.
About Golden Matrix
Golden Matrix Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMGI), based in Las Vegas NV, is an established business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) gaming technology company operating across multiple international markets. The B2B division of Golden Matrix develops and licenses proprietary gaming platforms for its extensive list of clients and RKings, its B2C division, operates a high-volume eCommerce site enabling end users to enter paid-for competitions on its proprietary platform in authorized markets. The Company also owns and operates MEXPLAY, a regulated online casino in Mexico.
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Kristina Dimoski Account Manager at Meridianbet
SYNOT Games expands Latin American footprint with Meridianbet partnership in Peru

SYNOT Games, a leading international iGaming content provider, is proud to announce the extension of its strategic partnership with Meridianbet on the Peruvian market. This alliance marks a major step forward in SYNOT’s strategy to expand across Latin America, one of the world’s fastest-growing regions for online gaming.
Through this collaboration, Meridianbet will integrate SYNOT’s full portfolio of premium online slots into its next platform. Players in Peru will gain access to top-performing titles, including Money Vaults, 100 Stunning Fruits, and 7even Max – all designed with immersive gameplay, mobile-first performance, and full regulatory compliance.
SYNOT Games is extending its collaboration with the well-known Meridianbet brand, which operates across multiple jurisdictions. The partnership in Peru positions both companies for long-term growth in the LatAm region and beyond.
Following successful launches in Serbia, Bosnia, and Montenegro, the partnership will soon expand to fast-growing Brazilian iGaming landscape. Through this alliance, SYNOT Games will strengthen its brand visibility also in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking markets by delivering localized, high-quality content tailored to regional player preferences. Meanwhile, Meridianbet will enhance its global gaming offer with a wide range of certified HTML5 titles and proven retention tools used in other regulated markets.
“Latin America is at the heart of our international growth strategy,” said Martina Krajčí, CCO at SYNOT Games.
“We are excited to partner with Meridianbet in Peru, a trusted and dynamic operator, to bring our games to new audiences across the region. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to innovation, quality, and long-term market development.”
Kristina Dimoski, Account Manager at Meridianbet shares operator’s perspective: “At Meridianbet, we are always looking for partners who can deliver value not only through outstanding games, but also through a clear understanding of local markets. SYNOT Games brings both. Their portfolio is diverse, engaging, and built with quality in mind, making it a perfect fit for our rapidly growing player base in Peru.”
By combining SYNOT’s strong creative production with Meridianbet deep global iGaming market knowledge, the collaboration aims to boost player engagement, session time, and retention across the continent.
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Meridianbet Executives Complete New Debt-to-Equity Conversion Agreement with Parent Company

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meridianbet (“Meridianbet” or the “Company”), a leading developer and licensor of B2B and B2C gaming platforms and subsidiary of Golden Matrix Group, today announced a new debt-to-equity conversion agreement involving several key Meridianbet executives, including Aleksandar Milovanović, Founder; Zoran Milosevic, Chief Executive Officer; Snezana Bozovic, Co-COO and Golden Matrix Group Board member; Marija Teodosic, Deputy CEO; Jelena Sarenac, CEO of Meridianbet Cyprus; Juan Jose Mantese, Head of LATAM Markets; Marko Pejovic, CEO of Meridianbet Tanzania; and Vladimir Lenger, Head of B2B Operations for African Markets.
The executives have converted their shareholder debt into equity in Meridianbet’s parent company, Golden Matrix Group, underscoring their confidence in the firm’s value proposition and its potential for sustained long-term growth. The transaction, valued at approximately $284,000, further strengthens the company’s capital structure and demonstrates leadership’s continued alignment with shareholder interests.
Zoran Milosevic, CEO of Meridianbet, commented: “This latest debt-to-equity conversion shows our clear commitment to Meridianbet’s strategic goals and the long-term growth of Golden Matrix Group. The transaction reduces debt, improves financial flexibility, and ensures that key stakeholders remain directly aligned with the company’s objectives.”
“This conversion follows earlier similar agreements and confirms the ongoing alignment between Meridianbet’s leadership and Golden Matrix Group. It further lowers outstanding obligations and consolidates ownership interests within the management structure of the combined organization.”
About Meridianbet
Founded in 2001, Meridianbet Group is a well-established online sports betting and gaming group, licensed and currently operating in 18 jurisdictions across Europe, Africa, and South America. The Meridianbet Group’s successful business model utilizes proprietary technology and scalable systems, allowing it to operate in multiple countries and currencies with an omni-channel approach to markets, including retail, desktop online, and mobile. The Company is part of the Golden Matrix Group.
For more information, visit
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Twitter – https://twitter.com/meridianbet_ofc
Email: [email protected]
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Meridianbet (Golden Matrix) Highlights 2024 Achievements Ahead of Full ESG Report Release

VALLETTA, Malta, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meridianbet, a leading global sports betting and iGaming operator, part of the Golden Matrix Group (NASDAQ: GMGI), is pleased to share key ESG milestones from 2024, offering a preview of the year marked by high-impact community engagement, technology-driven operations, and disciplined resource use. The full ESG report is set for release in the coming weeks.
Today’s preview highlights how Meridianbet’s commitment to long-term, localized growth continues to deliver value across the markets it serves, while reinforcing its position within GMGI’s diversified portfolio of six global brands.
Golden Matrix reported $151.1 million in FY24 GAAP revenue, with $159.7 million in organic revenue — driven by core operations including Meridianbet, Mexplay, RKings, Classics for a Cause, GMAG, and Expanse Studios.
Meridianbet ESG 2024 Preview – Key Highlights:
- Almost 300 CSR actions executed across 25 markets in Europe, LATAM, Africa in various policy areas such as healthcare, education, sports development, and local institution support
- Continued high-profile partnership with Crvena Zvezda, a top Euroleague basketball club, including the first-ever emblem logo integration between a gaming brand and an elite European sports team
- Member of the “5% Club” — among the few global operators that develop and maintain their entire technology stack in-house
- A global book donation campaign distributing thousands of books to underfunded libraries, promoting culture and lifelong learning
- The “Scan. Help.” campaign, utilizing QR codes to fund essential equipment for maternity hospitals
- Support for women’s football and participation in global flood relief efforts in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
- Flagship campaigns like the Meridianbet Donate Button, Meridianbet Epic Trail Race and other campaigns promoting wellness and community impact
- Rollout of the Meridian Donate platform across LATAM and Africa, allowing users to directly support verified NGOs
- Energy usage reduced through operational digitalization and targeted infrastructure upgrades
- The company maintains a strong governance structure, with over 60% of managerial positions held by women, reflecting the company’s commitment to merit-based advancement and diversity
- Strategic involvement in shaping EU-wide policy proposals for the gaming industry through EOGL (European Organization for Gaming Law), headquartered in Brussels
“ESG isn’t a slogan for us — it’s how we operate at scale,” said Zoran Milosevic, CEO of Meridianbet. “We’ve proven that it’s possible to grow in tightly regulated markets, lead on tech, and still deliver real outcomes to real people — from hospitals to youth sports. That’s the core of Meridianbet for 25 years.”
The 2024 period was also marked by Meridianbet’s public uplisting, becoming part of Golden Matrix Group’s NASDAQ-listed structure — reinforcing transparency, regulatory alignment, and investor access across all operations.
The full 2024 ESG Report will be released later this quarter.
To explore Meridianbet’s impact and operations, visit: ir.meridianbet.com
About Meridianbet
Founded in 2001, Meridianbet Group is a well-established online sports betting and gaming group, licensed and currently operating in 18 jurisdictions across Europe, Africa, and South America. The Meridianbet Group’s successful business model utilizes proprietary technology and scalable systems, allowing it to operate in multiple countries and currencies with an omni-channel approach to markets, including retail, desktop online, and mobile. The Company is part of the Golden Matrix Group (Nasdaq: GMGI). Contact https://x.com/meridianbet_ofc and [email protected]
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