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NOTICE TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SCOUT GAMING GROUP AB

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4 years ago

April 22, 2020

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The shareholders of Scout Gaming Group AB, are hereby given notice to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday 25 May, at Advokatfirman Delphi, Mäster Samuelsgatan 17 in Stockholm. Registration and entry commence at 12:45 p.m.

NOTICE OF PARTICIPATION

Shareholders who wish to participate in the proceedings of the Annual General Meeting must:

be entered in the shareholders’ register kept on behalf of the Company by Euroclear Sweden AB, as of Monday 18 May 2020, and
notify the Company of its intention to participate, no later than Monday 18 May 2020.

Notification of participation shall be given in writing to Scout Gaming Group (publ), Attn: Årsstämma, Kaptensgatan 6, 3tr, 114 57 Stockholm, Sweden, or by e-mail to [email protected]. Such notice must contain full name alternatively company name, personal identification number or organisation number, address, daytime phone number and, where applicable, information regarding any attending representative or counsel (maximum two).

Personal data obtained from the share register kept by Euroclear Sweden AB, notice of attendance at the General Meeting and information on representatives, proxies and deputies will be used for registration, preparation of the voting list for the General Meeting and, where appropriate, the minutes of the General Meeting. Personal data is handled in accordance with the Data Protection Regulation (European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) 2016/679). For full information regarding the Company’s handling of personal data, please refer to the Company’s privacy policy, https://www.scoutgaminggroup.com/privacy-policy.

NOMINEE-REGISTRERED SHARES

In order to exercise their voting rights at the Annual General Meeting, shareholders whose shares are registered under a nominee must temporarily register their shares in their own name, so the person concerned is registered in the share register kept by Euroclear Sweden AB, no later than Monday 18 May 2020. Such registration can be temporary.

REPRESENTATIVES AND POWER OF ATTORNEY

A person not present at the annual general meeting may exercise their right at the Annual General Meeting by a written, signed and dated Power of Attorney. The Company provides a Power of Attorney form at the Company’s website, www.scoutgaminggroup.com. The Power of Attorney form may also be collected at the Company or ordered via e-mail on the above address. If the Power of Attorney is issued by a legal entity, the registration certificate or equivalent authorization document, in regards of the legal entity, must be attached. To facilitate the entry at the meeting, Power of Attorney, registration certificates and other equivalent authorization documents must be available to the Company at the above address at the latest on Monday 18 May 2020. Please note that the possibility of having a representative or proxy exercise the shareholder’s voting rights at the Annual General Meeting requires that the shareholder has made a notification to attend the Annual General Meeting and is included in the share register in accordance with the above.

PROPOSED AGENDA

Opening of the Annual General Meeting
Election of Chairman at the Annual General Meeting
Preparation and approval of the voting list
Approval of the Board of Directors’ proposed agenda
Election of one or two persons to approve the minutes
Determination of whether the Annual General Meeting has been duly convened
Address by the CEO and presentation of the annual report
Resolutions regarding:
1. adoption of the income statement and the balance sheet and consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet;
2. allocation of the Company’s earnings in accordance with the duly adopted balance sheet; and
3. discharge from liability for the Board of Directors and the CEO
Determination of number of Directors and number of Auditors and any Deputy Auditors or registered auditor firm
Resolution on fees for the Board of Directors and the Auditor
Election of Directors, Chairman of the Board and Auditors and any Deputy Auditor or registered auditor firm
Resolution on editorial changes of the Articles of Association
Resolution on authorization for the Board of Directors to resolve on new issue of shares
Closing of the Annual General Meeting

INFORMATION ON PROPOSED DIRECTORS

As stated in the notice to attend the Annual General Meeting the major shareholders’ propose re-election of the following four (4) ordinary Directors until the end of the next Annual General Meeting: Jörgen Ragnarsson, Carla Maree Vella, Atle Sundal and Anders Enochsson. Furthermore, Hans Isoz is proposed as ordinary Director until the end of the next Annual General Meeting. Anders Enochsson is proposed to be elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors. The current Chairman of the Board of Directors, Rolf Blom, has declined re-election. Descriptions of the proposed Directors can be found on the Company’s website.

NUMBER OF SHARES AND VOTES

The total number of shares in Scout Gaming at the time of issuance of the notice is 17,501,592, which correlates with the numbers of votes in the Company.

SHAREHOLDERS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Pursuant to Chapter 7, section 32 and 57 of the Swedish Companies Act (Sw. aktiebolagslagen), the Board of Directors and the CEO shall provide information at the Annual General Meeting, regarding circumstances that may affect the assessment of a matter on the agenda, or the Company’s economic situation or the Company’s relation to other group companies, if any shareholder requests so and the Board of Directors deems that it can be made without material damage to the Company.

DOCUMENTATION

Accounting records, audit report and the Board of Director’s complete proposals and other documentation required according to the Swedish Companies Act will be available at the Company’s office as stated above and on the Company’s website www.scoutgaminggroup.com no later than the date required by law. Copies of the mentioned documentation will be sent to those shareholders who request it and provides their postal address. All the documentation will also be presented at the Annual General Meeting.

Adam Wexler

PrizePicks Extends Partnership as Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner of the Atlanta Braves

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1 week ago

April 11, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced that the company has reunited with the Atlanta Braves as the club’s Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner for the 2024 season. The partnership extends a longstanding relationship that dates back to 2020, with the two Atlanta-based companies continuing to work together on unique opportunities for their dedicated fans.

“We are thrilled to continue our ever-growing relationship with the Atlanta Braves. As a homegrown company born in Atlanta, it is a priority for us at PrizePicks to engage with local fans by continuing to bring amazing experiences to Braves Country,” Adam Wexler, CEO and Co-founder of PrizePicks, said.

PrizePicks will receive out-field LED signage as well as prominent signage throughout Truist Park. The company will also gain access to VIP experiences throughout the baseball season, including a “Pick of the Game” that will be featured on the Braves Radio Network pregame radio show for all 162 regular season games.

“PrizePicks has been a valued partner for years. They are the leader in their industry and a prominent local Atlanta business, and we are happy to extend our relationship with them for the 2024 season,” said Jim Allen, Atlanta Braves Senior Vice President of Corporate and Premium Partnerships.

Adam Wexler

PrizePicks Announces Plans for New, Expanded Headquarters in Atlanta

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2 weeks ago

April 8, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced plans for its new 33,000 square foot Atlanta Headquarters, which will be located in the Star Metals Building in Midtown Atlanta. The company plans to grow its workforce by 1000 new jobs over the next seven years, the economic impact of which will be $25M to the state of Georgia.

“Atlanta has always been our home, where we are redefining mobile sports entertainment. This move to Star Metals will help us create more world-class, high-skilled and high-wage jobs in our great city while we deepen our connections across the community,” Adam Wexler, Co-founder and CEO of PrizePicks, said.

Star Metals is a pioneering mixed-use district in Atlanta’s thriving West Midtown neighborhood. This new development raises style and luxury to new heights along the Howell Mill Road corridor. Inspired by the history of West Midtown and its cultural resurgence, Star Metals is playing a key role in forging the future of an ever-evolving Atlanta.

“Georgia continues to be a driver of tech growth and innovation, attracting innovative companies with its unique mix of talent and infrastructure. Today’s announcement is a reminder of our strength in both welcoming new projects as well as creating an atmosphere where existing businesses can expand and thrive. I look forward to seeing the impact of these thousand jobs on the Atlanta community,” said Governor Brian Kemp.

“Congratulations to Adam Wexler and the team at PrizePicks for choosing Atlanta to expand their headquarters. Metro Atlanta has all the ingredients to help PrizePicks thrive, including diverse tech talent graduating from our leading colleges and universities, global connectivity through our airport, a large and engaged business community and a desirable quality of life,” said Katie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber.

Aird & Bellis

Canadian Gaming Summit: Providing the Framework for Sports Betting Success

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2 weeks ago

April 3, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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As sports betting professionals seek to strengthen their connection with Canadian bettors, the Canadian Gaming Summit will provide the optimal framework for stakeholders to harness brand loyalty, innovate their offerings and strike lucrative partnerships, all aimed at solidifying their presence in the region.

The Sports Betting track is scheduled to take place on the first core day of the summit, Wednesday, June 19, at the Metro Toronto Convention Center. Catering to 3,000 industry stakeholders, discussions will encompass fostering mutually beneficial relationships with sports leagues, strategies to emulate the success of Canadian lotteries, analyzing the profiles of Canadian sports viewers and exploring the future of eSports and daily fantasy sports (DFS).

Opening the track is the panel entitled The Winning Ticket: How Sports Betting Can Emulate Lottery’s Appeal. It will explore the strategies sports betting operators can adopt to rival the popularity of traditional Canadian lotteries. Industry experts will examine whether sports betting operators are taking the right approach to emulate the success, brand loyalty and integrity of lotteries and whether a rise in the popularity of sports betting will affect provincial lottery models.

The session entitled It’s All In The Game: Innovations In Live Betting will shed light on how live, in-gaming betting is leading the way for innovation within sports betting. Industry luminaries will discuss the importance of crafting real experiences for bettors, analyze the profiles of potential bettors and explore strategies to fully integrate sports streaming content with sportsbooks.

The Game Changers: Collaborative Synergy With Sports Leagues panel will explore the power of sports league partnerships and how they are redefining the Canadian sports betting landscape. Expert panelists will delve into the intricacies of such partnerships and discuss how successful partnerships can be leveraged to enhance brand visibility, fan engagement and market presence. The panel will also examine successful case studies, partnership models and ideal strategies for achieving mutually beneficial partnerships.

Expert speakers set to appear across the track will include Conor Murray (VP Marketing, FanDuel), Nic Sulsky (CCO, Pointsbet), Owen Welsh (VP Gaming, Sports Betting and Innovation, CFL), Martin Lycka (SVP American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling, Entain), Britt Doll (Global Marketing Director, Rivalry), Tomer Imber (Senior Director of Sales, Optimove), Iain Montgomery (founder, Now or Never Ventures), Michael Sandalis (founder, Wait What), Peter Czegledy (Partner, Aird & Bellis), Anthony Gaud (founder, Gaud Hammer Gaming Group), Sean Simpson (Senior VP, IPSOS), Paul Burns (President, CGA), Scott Morasch (Senior VP, IPSOS), Sebastian Jedrzejewski (Director Regulatory Affairs, US Integrity), Greg Bloom (CEO, BYB Extreme), Steve McAllister (VP, Parleh Media), Troy Ross (President, TPM Public Affairs), Witek Wachinski (VP Strategy and Development, BetMGM), Patrick Harris (Managing Partner, Rubicon Strategy) with more to be announced.

Attendees will have the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of the Canadian market through dedicated conference tracks on affiliation, advertising, leadership, land-based operations, payments and compliance. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to attend a pre-day player protection symposium.