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Lottery.com Appoints William Thompson as New Board Member and Names New Executive Positions
William Thompson to chair Audit Committee
Ryan Dickinson to serve as Chief Financial Officer and President
Katie Lever to serve as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer
Matt Clemenson to serve as Chief Revenue Officer
AUSTIN, Texas, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lottery.com Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRY, LTRYW) (“Lottery.com” or the “Company”), a leading technology company that is transforming how, where and when the lottery is played, today announced that William (Bill) C. Thompson Jr. has joined the Company’s expanded Board of Directors.
Mr. Thompson is a Partner, Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Managing Director at Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC, the leading national women and minority owned investment banking firm. Siebert Williams Shank has managed over $1 trillion of municipal bonds in more than 4,000 transactions for the funding of multiple sectors including education, housing, capital facilities, economic development, and general infrastructure projects. Since 2019, Mr. Thompson has also served as Executive Committee Member and Owner of American Triple I Partners, LLC, which manages private equity investments in infrastructure.
In addition, Mr. Thompson was twice elected as Comptroller of the City of New York. As the NYC Comptroller, he led a team of 720 employees, and oversaw the fifth largest public pension fund in the U.S., safeguarding over $100 billion in assets during one of the most challenging economic periods in history. As Comptroller, he also managed a $66 million annual operating budget and $36.5 million capital budget. He has also served on the Board of Directors of SciPlay Corporation since April 2019 and currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York.
Mr. Thompson will become Chair of the Audit Committee, replacing current Chair, Steven M. Cohen, who will continue to serve as an Audit Committee member.
Additionally, the Company announced the appointment of Ryan Dickinson as Chief Financial Officer and President, Katie Lever as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer, and Matt Clemenson as Chief Revenue Officer.
Tony DiMatteo, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Lottery.com, commented, “We welcome Bill and are honored to have an individual of his talent and caliber join our Board. With his deep financial and government experience in both the private and public sectors, our entire organization will benefit from his leadership.”
Mr. DiMatteo continued, “The promotions of Ryan, Katie and Matt are important components in the implementation of our long-term strategy and will optimize Lottery.com’s structure for the future. We believe Ryan is a crucial player in our ongoing build-out of our financial team. His extensive functional and technical expertise in Lottery.com’s operations, as well as his performance and experience as our Acting CFO, make him an ideal choice for this role. Since joining Lottery.com, Katie has demonstrated excellent leadership skills and the ability to implement transformative processes and operational improvements across business functions, which she will bring to the role of our COO.” He added, “As Co-Founder of Lottery.com, Matt has a deep understanding of our markets and business development opportunities and will use these skills as we drive growth with our B2B partners and affiliates. I am excited to continue working with this talented leadership team and building on the success we have achieved together.”
Ryan Dickinson will oversee finance, technology, product and development in his new role. He has served as Lottery.com’s President and Chief Operating Officer since 2018 and as Acting Chief Financial Officer since 2021. Prior to joining Lottery.com, Mr. Dickinson held leadership positions of increasing responsibility at AccuWeather, Inc. and also served as Senior Vice President of the Product Division at Multi-Ad Services, Inc.
Katie Lever will oversee legal, compliance, risk management, human resources, government relations, investor relations, and project management in her new role. She has over 25 years of legal and executive experience and has served as Lottery.com’s Chief Legal Officer since 2021. She previously held executive leadership positions at leading publicly-traded gaming suppliers, including Scientific Games Corp., Bally Technologies, Inc., SHFL entertainment, Inc., and Everi Holdings Inc., as well as at Baha Mar during its opening and first year of operations. She is a director of GBank Financial Holdings Inc. and an advisor to several gaming technology companies.
Matt Clemenson will oversee B2B sales and affiliate account management in his new role. He co-founded Lottery.com with Mr. DiMatteo and served as its Chief Commercial Officer until today’s appointment and also served as the Company’s president from 2015 to 2019. Prior to co-founding the Company, Mr. Clemenson was the Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of a global concierge company, LesConcierges Inc.
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 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, commercial partners and affiliates can utilize LotteryLink to provide Lottery.com products to their customers. 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.
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 Lottery.com’s strategy, future operations, 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 under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Form S-1 filed by Lottery.com with the SEC on November 18, 2021, 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. 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.
Lottery.com Contact:
Matthew Schlarb
VP, Investor Relations
(512) 585-7789
[email protected]
or
Jody Burfening/Harriet Fried
LHA Investor Relations
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Three Lawsuits Against Lottery.com and Sports.com Dismissed With Prejudice

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lottery.com Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRY, LTRYW) (“Lottery.com” or the “Company”), a leading technology company in digital lottery and sports entertainment, announces the following favorable judgements from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas – Austin Division (the “Court”):
- The Court has ruled in favor of the Company granting with prejudice the Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim in the case styled Ryan Peterson v. Lottery.com, Inc. d/b/a Sports.com Inc. d/b/a AutoLotto.com, Inc. (Case No. 1-23-CV-646-RP). The final judgement was signed on March 27, 2025.
- The Court has ruled in favor of the Company granting with prejudice the Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim in the case styled Brandon Marsh v. Lottery.com, Inc. d/b/a Sports.com Inc. d/b/a AutoLotto.com, Inc. (Case No. 1-23-CV-080-RP). The final judgement was signed on March 4, 2025.
- The Court has ruled in favor of the Company granting with prejudice the Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim in the case styled Carl Wells v. Lottery.com, Inc. d/b/a Sports.com Inc. d/b/a AutoLotto.com, Inc. (Case No. 1-23-CV-081-RP). The final judgement was signed on January 25, 2025.
Matthew McGahan, Lottery.com Chairman and CEO commented:
“I am gratified by the Court’s ruling in the Company’s favor. Receiving these favorable judgments allows us to focus our resources on resuming gaming operations, building the Sports.com brand and most importantly delivering value to our shareholders. I am also delighted at the forward momentum our new management team is creating for Lottery.com. We’re successfully resolving legacy legal matters and shifting our attention towards steering the Company towards a new era of growth within an environment of accountability and transparency.”
In all three cases, the court ordered and adjudged that:
- The Defendants’ Motions to Dismiss were granted;
- The Plaintiffs’ Complaints were dismissed with prejudice;
- All pending deadlines and hearings were terminated;
- All other pending motions were denied as moot; and
- The Clerk of the Court was directed to close the cases.
These rulings signify the final dismissal of all claims against the Company. As the cases were dismissed with prejudice, the Plaintiffs are barred from refiling the same claims in this form.
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, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding the Company’s strategy, future operations, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. When used in this Form 8-K, the words “could,” “should,” “will,” “may,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “initiatives,” “continue,” 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. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release or as of the date they are made. The Company 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 the Company. In addition, the Company cautions you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, any future findings from ongoing review of the Company’s internal accounting controls, additional examination of the preliminary conclusions of such review, the Company’s ability to secure additional capital resources, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, the Company’s ability to respond in a timely and satisfactory matter to the inquiries by Nasdaq, the Company’s ability to regain compliance with the Bid Price Requirement, the Company’s ability to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules, the Company’s ability to become current with its SEC reports, and those additional risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A filed by the Company with the SEC on June 4, 2024, and the other documents filed, or to be filed, by the Company with the SEC. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the reports that the Company 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. 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. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, the Company 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.
This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.
CONTACT: For more information, please visit www.lottery.com or contact our media relations team at [email protected].
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Lottery.com Launches New Content Production and Revenue-Generating Arm: Sports.com Studios

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lottery.com Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRY, LTRYW) (“Lottery.com” or the “Company”), a leading technology company in digital lottery and sports entertainment, has announced the launch of Sports.com Studios (“SDCS”). SDCS will serve as the Company’s dedicated content creation arm, producing original content for the Sports.com platform along with generating revenue through content licensing and distribution to third parties. The first original productions from SDCS are expected in the third quarter of 2025.
Marc Bircham, Director of Sports.com and QPR legend, commented:
“We have always envisioned Sports.com creating its own original content for a global audience. In today’s crowded media landscape, brands face increasing challenges in reaching consumers. By launching Sports.com Studios, we are establishing a dedicated resource that will produce bespoke, high-quality content tailored to our audience. This initiative positions us as a premier sports content creator, producing compelling content that fans truly want to see. Sport has given me everything, and I know how powerful storytelling can be. With Sports.com Studios, we’re building something authentic that puts athletes and fans at the center.”
Cultivating Fan Engagement and Loyalty
Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, player interviews and custom documentaries will offer audiences a personal in-depth look at their favorite teams, players and games. By offering fans deeper engagement with players, teams and leagues, SDCS will strengthen fan loyalty while driving increased interaction with the Sports.com brand. These initiatives will also unlock new revenue streams through advertising, sponsorships and pay-per-view content.
Establishing Brand Differentiation
Offering exclusive sports content allows Sports.com to carve out a distinct identity in the sports entertainment space. By delivering content that cannot be found elsewhere, SDCS aims to drive viewership, enhance subscription-based revenue and attract strategic brand partnerships.
Multiple Monetization Opportunities
The launch of Sports.com Studios will open or expand several revenue streams, including:
- Advertising & Sponsorships – High-quality, exclusive content is highly attractive to brands seeking to engage curated and engaged audiences.
- Subscription & Pay-Per-View Models – Platforms like Netflix and ESPN+ have demonstrated that premium sports content can successfully attract and retain paying subscribers.
- Merchandising & Licensing – Original, exclusive sports content will create demand for team-related merchandise, memorabilia, and other brand extensions.
Maximizing Social Media Reach & Virality
The production of tailored content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube will boost brand visibility and audience engagement. Viral moments—whether behind-the-scenes footage, challenges, or iconic sports highlights—will drive widespread brand awareness and cultivate a dedicated, interactive fan base.
Leveraging a Data-Driven Content Strategy
SDCS will collect valuable insights on audience preferences, viewing habits and engagement patterns. This data will be leveraged to refine future content strategies, optimize marketing efforts and further enhance the fan experience. The audience data allows advertisers to optimize campaigns for better engagement by targeting specific demographics, interests and behaviors. The Company is committed to protecting user privacy and will implement data security protocols to ensure all data is responsibly managed and in compliance with relevant regulations.
Expanding Global Reach
SDCS will produce diverse content formats designed to appeal to a broad range of audiences ranging from short-form videos, curated to in-depth documentaries. SDSC aims to attract a broad, global audience by delivering exclusive, engaging content to sports consumers around the world. The Company has signed on three global ambassadors to promote SDCS to a global audience. Joining Bircham are Tamer Hassan and Ant Middleton.
Tamer Hassan, Lottery.com Director, legendary actor and sports advocate:
“This is more than just content—it’s culture. Sports.com Studios is giving fans a new way to connect with the sports and personalities they love. I’m proud to be a part of something that truly celebrates the spirit of sport.”
Ant Middleton, retired United Kingdom Special Forces (SBS) operator and the long time host of SAS: Who Dares Wins:
“Discipline, resilience, and high performance—those values are at the core of both elite sports and elite military units. I’m excited to bring that energy to Sports.com Studios and inspire audiences with stories that matter.”
Matt McGahan, Chairman and CEO of Lottery.com, stated:
“The value of original sports content extends far beyond entertainment—it fosters engagement, drives revenue, expands our audience reach and builds long-term emotional connections with fans. From the outset, one of our key objectives was to deliver high-quality, original content to sports audiences around the world. With the launch of Sports.com Studios, we are now able to achieve this vision while creating new revenue opportunities and increasing shareholder value. We are incredibly excited to see this venture take off.”
For more information, please visit www.lottery.com.
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, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding the Company’s strategy, future operations, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. When used in this Form 8-K, the words “could,” “should,” “will,” “may,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “initiatives,” “continue,” 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. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release or as of the date they are made. The Company 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 the Company. In addition, the Company cautions you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, any future findings from ongoing review of the Company’s internal accounting controls, additional examination of the preliminary conclusions of such review, the Company’s ability to secure additional capital resources, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, the Company’s ability to respond in a timely and satisfactory matter to the inquiries by Nasdaq, the Company’s ability to regain compliance with the Bid Price Requirement, the Company’s ability to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules, the Company’s ability to become current with its SEC reports, and those additional risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A filed by the Company with the SEC on June 4, 2024, and the other documents filed, or to be filed, by the Company with the SEC. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the reports that the Company 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. 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. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, the Company 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.
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CONTACT: For more information, please contact our media relations team at [email protected].
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Lottery.com Completes Spektrum Ltd Acquisition Deal at a $3 Share Price

IP is Key Component for International Operations
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lottery.com Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRY, LTRYW) (“Lottery.com” or the “Company”), a leading technology company in digital lottery and sports entertainment, has completed the acquisition of Spektrum Ltd from PlusEvo Ltd through a signed Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) on March 13, 2025. This acquisition, valued at $1.5 million in common stock at $3 per share, supports Lottery.com’s strategic expansion and the development of Lottery.com International. The acquisition provides the Company with a compliant platform to support lottery, sweepstakes and social gaming operations in dozens of international jurisdictions.
Matthew McGahan, Chairman and CEO of Lottery.com, commented:
“I am delighted about this acquisition. Lottery.com is on track to becoming a globally recognized and trusted brand, and this acquisition is a pivotal step in establishing our international presence. Owning and controlling our proprietary technology strengthens our ability to scale operations worldwide, aligns with our commitment to relaunch Lottery.com’s ticket sales operations, and unlocks greater geographical revenue opportunities—ultimately delivering increased value to our shareholders. This tech deal is the first closed deal of 2025, marking an exciting milestone following our successful executive summit.”
This acquisition marks the first of several strategic moves planned for 2025 as Lottery.com pursues further domestic and international expansion. With multi-jurisdictional operations and an initial focus on Europe, Africa, and Asia, the Company is positioned to significantly broaden its brand reach, expand its audience, and accelerate revenue growth in the coming months.
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, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding the Company’s strategy, future operations, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. When used in this Form 8-K, the words “could,” “should,” “will,” “may,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “initiatives,” “continue,” 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. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release or as of the date they are made. The Company 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 the Company. In addition, the Company cautions you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, any future findings from ongoing review of the Company’s internal accounting controls, additional examination of the preliminary conclusions of such review, the Company’s ability to secure additional capital resources, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, the Company’s ability to respond in a timely and satisfactory matter to the inquiries by Nasdaq, the Company’s ability to regain compliance with the Bid Price Requirement, the Company’s ability to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules, the Company’s ability to become current with its SEC reports, and those additional risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A filed by the Company with the SEC on June 4, 2024, and the other documents filed, or to be filed, by the Company with the SEC. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the reports that the Company 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. 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. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, the Company 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.
This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.
CONTACT: For more information, please visit www.lottery.com or contact our media relations team at [email protected].
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