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Summary from the annual general meeting 2022 of Raketech Group Holding Plc.

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May 17, 2022

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The shareholders of Raketech Group Holding Plc gathered in Stockholm, Sweden, on 17 May 2022 to hold an annual general meeting. The following resolutions were made.

It was resolved to approve the Consolidated Financial Statements of the company, the Director’s Report and the Auditor’s Report for the financial year ending 31 December 2021. The meeting resolved to not pay any dividends for the financial year 2021 in accordance with the directors’ recommendation.

Ulrik Bengtsson was elected as board member and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Erik Skarp, Johan Svensson and Magnus Gottås were re-elected as members of the Board of Directors and Pierre Cadena and Clare Boynton were elected as new members of the Board of Directors, all directors being elected for the period until the end of the next annual general meeting in accordance with the Nomination Committee’s proposal.

Annika Billberg and Fredrik Svederman did not stand for re-election.

The meeting resolved that the fees to be paid to the members of the Board of Directors shall be allocated as follows: EUR 50,000 to the Chairman of the Board of Directors and EUR 30,000 to each of the other members of the Board of Directors. No Director having an operational role in the Company or its subsidiaries under which the Director receives a salary, or a consultancy fee shall receive any compensation for the work conducted in the Board of Directors and any committees. The meeting further resolved that the Chairmans of the Audit Committee, of the Remuneration Committee and of the USA Committee shall respectively be entitled to a remuneration of EUR 10,000 each.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Malta was re-elected as the company’s auditor for the time until the end of the next annual general meeting in accordance with the Nomination Committee’s proposal and Audit Committee’s recommendation. The meeting resolved that the auditor’s fees shall be payable in accordance with any invoice approved by the Remuneration Committee.

The meeting resolved to approve the Nomination Committee’s proposal on the principles for appointing the Nomination Committee of the company until the annual general meeting of 2023.

The meeting resolved to adopt the Board of Director’s proposal for guidelines for remuneration to senior management.

The meeting further resolved to adopt an incentive program in accordance with the proposal from the Board of Directors. The program comprises of share options which the participants are entitled to exercise to subscribe for shares in Raketech. The program included a maximum of 28 participants and not more than 1,080,000 share options, which may entitle to the same number of new shares. The share options will vest for three years from the allocation to each participant, whereby 1/3 will vest after the first year, an additional 1/3 after the second year and the remaining 1/3 will vest after the third year. After the vesting, the participant can receive shares in the company.

In accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors, the meeting resolved to amend the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of the company to form a fiscal unit pursuant to Maltese law.

In accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors, the meeting also resolved to amend the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of the Company, to alter the maximum number of shares which may be issued by the Directors as payment for an acquisition of assets by the company or by any of its subsidiaries after the date of the meeting and/or as payment to a creditor in settlement of debts owed by the company or its subsidiaries after the date of the Meeting, up to an aggregate maximum of 20% of the issued shares on a rolling 12-month basis, and to extend the validity of the authorisation period set out therein until the end of the company’s annual general meeting for 2023, subject to the company’s ability in general meeting to renew this permission by ordinary resolution for further maximum periods of 5 years each thereafter.

Finally, in accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors, the meeting resolved to amend the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of the Company, for the purpose of authorising the Directors to issue shares up to the maximum value of the authorised share capital of the company for any other reasons, for a maximum period of 5 years renewable for further maximum periods of 5 years each.

Digitain

Digitain Earns Double Nomination at SiGMA Eurasia Awards 2026

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February 5, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Digitain has secured two prestigious nominations for the SiGMA Eurasia Awards 2026, contending for both Best Sports Provider and Best Platform Provider.

These nominations reflect Digitain’s continued focus on building technology that delivers measurable value for operators. From advanced sportsbook functionality to a robust, scalable platform ecosystem, every solution is designed with one clear goal: turning features into figures.

The SiGMA Eurasia Awards are widely regarded as one of the industry’s most respected benchmarks, celebrating companies that push boundaries while delivering real-world results. Digitain’s nominations reinforce its position as a trusted B2B partner for ambitious operators looking to lead in competitive markets.

Being recognised in the Sports Provider and Platform Provider categories highlights Digitain’s holistic approach, showcasing how they combine technology, data and human expertise to support sustainable operator growth.

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Alvarez & Marsal

BGC: Licensed Gambling Advertising Continues to Decline in the UK

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February 5, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Gambling advertising spend by licensed operators in the UK is continuing to decline, according to new independent analysis commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). The findings come as the industry warns that unregulated online advertising by illegal operators is becoming the real risk to consumers.

The research, conducted by Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), set out in the Gambling Advertising and Sponsorship Report 2025, shows that gambling advertising accounted for 2.7% of total UK advertising spend in 2024, down from 3% the previous year.

The report also found that overall gambling advertising spend by licensed operators has been declining steadily since 2021, falling by 1.7% year-on-year, driven largely by a £30 million reduction in television advertising.

At the same time, a substantial share of advertising is dedicated to player protection. Around 20% of all gambling advertising is now focused on safer gambling messaging, reinforcing awareness of tools and support.

This focus is delivering tangible results. During the most recent Safer Gambling Week, engagement increased significantly, with 14% more people setting deposit limits and 22% more safer gambling tools in place.

Advertising compliance remains extremely high, with Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rulings relating to fewer than 0.02% of gambling adverts, highlighting the strength of the UK’s regulatory framework.

Regulated gambling advertising supports 9900 jobs across the advertising, media and creative supply chain, contributes c.£500 million in Gross Value Added (GVA), and underpins 1400 full-time marketing roles. It also plays an important role in supporting free-to-air sport, lower-league and grassroots sport, as well as wider media revenues outside subscription-based models.

Grainne Hurst, CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, said: “This independent analysis shows that gambling advertising by licensed operators is continuing to fall, with spend increasingly concentrated on safer gambling messaging and consumer protections. Our members operate within some of the strictest advertising rules of any industry and continue to raise standards across the sector.

“By contrast, illegal operators are advertising aggressively online with no safeguards, no age checks and no consumer protections, posing a huge risk to consumers. Any serious approach to advertising must be led by evidence and focused on tackling the harmful black market.”

Adam Rivers, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, added: “We are pleased to have worked with the BGC on this report, which offers an insight into the state of the gambling advertising and sponsorship sector in the UK, based on actual advertising expenditure data from licensed operators.”

The report also highlights the growing scale of illegal gambling advertising. Illegal operators are increasingly using unregulated digital channels, including influencers, search engines and AI-generated content, to target consumers. Many explicitly advertise that they are “not on GAMSTOP”, while others impersonate trusted charities and institutions to deceive the public.

While licensed advertising continues to decline, separate industry analysis estimates that black market sites are spending between £500 million and £700 million on advertising their illegal sites.

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Konami’s SYNK Vision Named Finalist in Regulating the Game Global Awards 2026

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February 5, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Konami Gaming subsidiary Konami Australia is a finalist in the Regulating the Game Global Awards 2026, adjudicated by representatives from the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) and Leagues Clubs Australia. Konami’s SYNK Vision biometric player tracking solution has been named a finalist for “RegTech Solution of the Year”, recognising innovative technology improving compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), safer gambling or integrity outcomes.

Tom Soukup, senior vice president & chief systems product officer at Konami Gaming, said: “The potential for SYNK Vision to deliver transformative advancement is unmistakable, especially as it relates to anti-money laundering, compliance, and player protection. This important acknowledgement of Konami’s SYNK Vision in the Regulating the Game Global Awards is credit to our valued casino customers and team members for working collaboratively, pushing casino systems technology to new heights of innovation, efficiency, and responsibility.”

Organised by the annual gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game, the Regulating the Game Global Awards 2026 event takes place on March 10 in Sydney, Australia. SYNK Vision has been independently selected as a finalist in this year’s programme, bringing Konami’s patented facial-recognition technology to the forefront of responsible gaming. Installed at casino table games and electronic gaming machines (EGMs), SYNK Vision can securely identify, track and protect players automatically based on biometric facial characteristics, regardless of whether they are members of the venue’s established player loyalty programme.

Gerard Crosby, senior vice president & chief games product officer at Konami Gaming and director of Konami Australia, said: “SYNK Vision equips gaming facilities to rapidly detect barred players, immediately notifying personnel and locking the machine from play if associated with an EGM—all while preserving player privacy across its gaming ecosystem. In addition, its advanced identity‑verification capabilities enhance AML tracking and compliance efforts across regulated venues. Konami is happy to support regulated gaming markets with this previously unattainable ability, to the benefit of countless communities and individuals.”

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