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LottoKings Announces Private Placement for up to $10 Million

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Legacy Eight Ltd. (“LottoKings” or the “Company”), a profitable online service provider for Lottery, Casino, and Sportsbook gambling, is announcing that has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by a private British Columbia company (”BCCO”) as part of its proposed listing. In connection with the acquisition, BCCO has engaged Mackie Research Capital Corp. (the “Agent”), pursuant to which the Agent has agreed to offer for sale up to 20,000,000 subscription receipts of BCCO (“Sub Receipts”), on a “best efforts” private placement basis at a price of $0.50 per Sub Receipt (the “Issue Price”) for total gross proceeds of up to $10,000,000 (the “Offering”).

Each Sub Receipt issued under the Offering shall be automatically exchanged into one common share of BCCO (“BCCO Shares”) without any further payment or action on the part of the holder upon satisfaction by BCCO of the following escrow release conditions: (i) having received a receipt for a final prospectus qualifying the distribution of the BCCO Shares issuable upon conversion of the Sub Receipts; (ii) having received conditional acceptance for the listing of the BCCO Shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange or such other national securities exchange as may be approved by BCCO and the Agent; (iii) having satisfied all conditions in the agency agreement governing the Offering and not committing any material breach of covenants in such agency agreement; and (iv) BCCO and the Agent delivering a joint notice to the escrow agent in accordance with the terms of a subscription receipt agreement.

BCCO has granted the Agent an option to offer for sale up to an additional 3,000,000 Sub Receipts, at the Issue Price, exercisable in whole or in part at any time for a period of up to 48 hours prior to the closing of the Offering.

The Offering is being carried out by BCCO prior to making an application to obtain a listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange. There can be no assurance that BCCO will successfully achieve a listing as planned.

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About Legacy Eight Ltd.

Legacy Eight Ltd. is a holding company of online gaming and entertainment assets. Its portfolio of B2C brands and operations currently includes Wintrillions, Trillionaire and LottoKings. The Company’s vision is to be a global leader in online lottery, online casino and sports betting. Established in 2005, what initially started as a lottery messenger service (messenger & insurance), grew into a profitable online service provider for Lottery, Casino, and Sportsbook gambling, attracting millions of signups since 2017. By offering players the option to easily transition from lottery into casino gaming, LottoKings has the competitive advantage of acquiring pre-qualified, newly converted players into the casino marketplace.

For further information, please contact Kelvin Lee at [email protected]

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Completion of the Offering is subject to a number of conditions, including ensuring the financing and listing application are compliant with CSE requirements. The transaction cannot close until the required conditions are satisfied and required approvals are obtained. There can be no assurance that the Offering will be completed as proposed or at all. Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative – there is no active market for the Company’s securities at this time. No regulatory body has reviewed or approved the terms to the Offering.

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This news release contains forward-looking information, which involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events to differ materially from current expectation. Important factors – including the ability to complete the financing, the ability to satisfy the conditions required and approvals needed to complete the transaction, the expected viability of the assets subject to the transaction, availability of funds and the results of financing efforts, – that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation, except to the extent required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The securities referred to in this news release have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States unless pursuant to an exemption therefrom. This press release is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of the Company in any jurisdiction. 

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Spielbanken Bayern and Stakelogic Launch brand new Live-Casino Offering

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Pioneering the next chapter of regulated iGaming in Germany, Spielbanken Bayern and leading live-casino specialist Stakelogic have gone live with brand-new online live casino solutions.

On 28 May 2025, spielbanken-bayern-online.de rolled out a set of Automatic Roulettes. The launch marks the inaugural step in a phased roadmap that will soon see more Roulette and Blackjack.

Bavaria became Germany’s first state to introduce online live-casino games in April 2024. Since beginning 2025, Spielbanken Bayern has worked hand-in-hand with the Bavarian regulator and Stakelogic to craft a best-in-class solution that combines strict compliance with an engaging, secure, and reputable gaming offering.

Stephan van den Oetelaar, CEO at Stakelogic, added: “It is both an honour and a privilege to develop further with Spielbanken Bayern on Germany’s first legal online casino. The timeline was ambitious, but our combined teams delivered. In the coming months, we will continue to optimise and enrich the portfolio with additional premium content.”

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This landmark collaboration cements Spielbanken Bayern’s position as Germany’s online live-casino trail-blazer while underscoring Stakelogic’s reputation for marrying regulatory rigour with next-generation player experiences.

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DoubleDown Interactive Enters into Agreement to Acquire German Social Casino Operator WHOW Games

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DoubleDown Interactive, a leading gaming company delivering exceptional player experiences across multiple genres, announced that it has entered into a Share Purchase and Transfer Agreement with Azerion Tech Holding to acquire WHOW Games GmbH, a social casino developer headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

The initial consideration for 100% ownership interest in WHOW Games is €55 million (approximately $64.7 million). An additional earn-out payment of up to €10 million, payable to Azerion at €5 million annually, is contingent upon WHOW Games meeting certain performance targets during each of the first and second year following the closing date. The acquisition will be financed through DoubleDown’s cash reserves and is expected to close during the third quarter of 2025.

DoubleDown intends to leverage WHOW Games’ proven expertise in the Europe market and partner-driven business model alongside its own operational strength, marketing capabilities and extensive gaming content to pursue growth opportunities in Europe, particularly in Germany. According to research from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming LLC, the European social casino market grew in 2023 and 2024 as compared to the overall market which has entered a mature stage. WHOW Games offers a versatile portfolio of social casino apps with proprietary brands such as MyJackpot and Lounge777 as well as third-party labeled social casino offerings including Merkur24 through strategic licensing agreements with prominent global brick and mortar casino companies.

In Keuk Kim, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, said: “This acquisition marks a significant step toward increasing our competitiveness in the growing German social casino market. Leveraging our combined operational expertise and enhanced scale, we aim to unlock valuable synergies. We are delighted to welcome the WHOW Games team to DoubleDown and look forward to working collaboratively on initiatives to drive growth across the business.”

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Giovanni Valerio Valeriota, Chief Executive Officer of WHOW Games, said: “We are excited to begin this new chapter as part of the DoubleDown family. Their deep expertise in gaming makes them a natural fit for WHOW Games, and we believe that this partnership will accelerate our growth and innovation. I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Azerion, whose support and strategic guidance during our time together has been instrumental in shaping WHOW Games into the strong and dynamic company it is today.”

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Swintt Joins Forces with TOPsport to Capitalize on Lithuanian Market

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Swintt – the award-winning software provider behind recent slot sensations Big Max Pot Hunter and Big Fish – has announced it has formed a new partnership with established Lithuanian betting brand, TOPsport, that will see the studio further raise its profile in the country.

With the new deal now in place, Swintt is already live with 36 Premium releases on the TOPsport platform, with these giving players access to a roster of classically-themed games that combine the design elements of traditional land-based slots with exciting mechanics and bonus features.

Established in 2002, TOPsport is Lithuania’s first and largest gambling operator, boasting a strong bricks-and-mortar presence that includes 50 casino slot saloons spread across 26 towns in addition to its online enterprise. Given the brand’s rich land-based heritage, the SwinttPremium range seems to be ideally suited for its customers, who will enjoy the slots’ familiar look and feel.

Among the Premium options now available at TOPsport.lt, players will be particularly keen to try the acclaimed Extra Win X, which adds an innovative Bonus Wheel to the iconic fruit machine format, and Max The Winner, which features a unique gathering mechanic that sees the titular cartoon squirrel appear on the reels during the bonus feature to collect acorns and award prizes.

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With these just being two of the standout examples from the new collection of Swintt slots that are now available at TOPsport.lt, the brand will be able to further cement its reputation as the country’s leading operator while Swintt continues to reach more players in the Lithuanian market.

David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt, said: “With TOPsport being Lithuania’s oldest and most-trusted betting brand, we’re delighted to be able to introduce our Premium releases to players on the platform. With all of these games offering themes and features that are inspired by traditional land-based slot machines, we’re sure they’ll prove a popular addition to their line-up.”

Linas Dargenavičius, Chief Commercial Officer at TOPsport, said: “With a diverse library of over 3,000 slot titles, TOPsport offers the most extensive selection of online casino games in Lithuania. The addition of SwinttPremium titles further strengthens our portfolio, bringing in games that resonate with players familiar with classic land-based machines. Their engaging mechanics make them a valuable extension of the experience we aim to provide.”

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