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Jade Entertainment unveils three new senior additions to its expanding team

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February 22, 2021

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Key recruitment embraces the convergence of land-based and digital gaming seen as essential for modern business continuity

22^nd February 2021 – Leading Asian supplier Jade Entertainment has recruited three key senior hires, significantly strengthening its status as a definitive “one stop shop” for sports betting and gaming technologies operators across Asia.

This triple-pronged recruitment strategy sees Jean Rose Buenaventura take up the role of Chief Financial Officer, and Gary Hann become VP – Business Development, while Joseph Del Duca joins as VP – International Marketing. Their combined expertise, experience and sectoral contacts are second to none, as eloquently demonstrated by their respective career histories which bring an eclectic range of skills to bear at Jade.

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Jean Rose D. Buenaventura, CPA joins Jade as Chief Financial Officer. Jean has 15 years’ experience in the online gaming industry. She has worked with top gaming brands in Europe (William Hill, Ladbrokes, Winner & Caliente) as well as Asia (Mansion 88 and Happy Luke brands). She was also part of the online gaming tech giant, Playtech, where she established several of its back-office and operation-support functions to Manila from Tel Aviv, Leeds, and Gibraltar. Among her many successful deliveries in the past is the setup of payment-process operations for premier customers at some of the UK’s leading brands with special SLA and secured data handling.

Gary C. Hann joins Jade as Vice President – Business Development. Gary comes with 30 years’ experience in land-based gaming. He has held multiple senior management roles in North America and Asia. Among the IR predevelopments, operations and openings he has taken part in over the past 12 years are the Venetian Macao, Four Seasons Macao, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Solaire Resort & Casino in Manila and City of Dreams Manila. Gary’s wealth of market knowledge will help Jade drive Product Sales in the region.

Joseph Del Duca joins Jade as Vice President – International Marketing. Joseph brings expertise across the entire gaming landscape, including online, land-based, social and real money whilst specializing in marketing, communications, media and government relations. He has worked with both startup-level and well-established gaming businesses including PokerStars, The Star, VGW and PokerNews. Joseph is a self-confessed poker and gaming enthusiast which allows him to look at business opportunities from the perspective of both a player and an operator. Joseph’s passion for players’ rights saw him create and lead the Australian Online Poker Alliance, the leading body advocating for player rights and a safe, fair regulatory process in the Australian market.

Jade offers a wide variety of products and services, providing both land-based and digital operators with the tools and services necessary to establish successful gaming operations. Its progressive global influence extends from the Philippines to Vietnam, Malaysia, Macau, Saipan, Australia and New Zealand, and continues to grow via a portfolio of partnerships with global gaming leaders and emerging technology companies.

Joe Pisano, CEO of Jade Entertainment, said: “This is a time of great change in the gaming industry and the events of the past year have shown us that a convergence of land-based and digital gaming is essential for business continuity. Jade continues to expand its team with the expertise to address this convergence.

“I, together with the team at Jade, am thrilled to welcome Jean, Joseph and Gary on board. As we continue to make strides into the Asian gaming scene, we are also developing a framework with great partners to move beyond our borders and grow our international footprint.”

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Kambi Group plc repurchase of shares during 16 April – 22 April 2025

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6 hours ago

April 23, 2025

Peter Tolan

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Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”) has during the period 16 April to 22 April 2025 (the “Buyback Period”) repurchased a total of 36,500 ordinary shares (ISIN: MT0000780107) as part of the share buyback programme, within the mandate approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 20 June 2024 (the “Programme”).

The objective of the Programme is to achieve added value for Kambi’s shareholders and to give the Board increased flexibility with Kambi’s capital structure by reducing the capital. The Programme is being carried out in accordance with the Maltese Companies Act, EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 (“MAR”) and other applicable rules.

During the Buyback Period, Kambi repurchased a total of 36,500 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 115.13 SEK. From the beginning of the Programme, which started on 6 November 2024, until and including 22 April 2025, Kambi has repurchased a total of 1,252,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 108.82 SEK per share.

During the Buyback Period, Kambi has repurchased shares as follows:

Date	Aggregated daily volume (number of ordinary shares)	Weighted average share price per day (SEK)	Total daily transaction value (SEK)
16 April 2025	14,000	113.84	1,593,739
17 April 2025	14,000	116.46	1,630,402
22 April 2025	8,500	115.08	978,193

All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm by Carnegie Investment Bank AB on behalf of Kambi. Following the acquisitions and as of 22 April 2025, Kambi’s holding of its own shares amounted to 1,252,000 and the total number of issued shares in Kambi is 29,903,619 ordinary shares. Under the Programme Kambi is authorised to repurchase a maximum of 3,127,830 ordinary shares, up to a maximum amount of €12.0 million.

A full breakdown of all transactions carried out during the Buyback Period is attached to this announcement.

Information on the Programme is available on Kambi’s website, kambi.com/investors/share-information/

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BMM TESTLABS EXPANDS ITS REACH AND NOW TESTS AND CERTIFIES GAMING PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

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6 hours ago

April 23, 2025

Peter Tolan

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BMM Testlabs (“BMM” or “the Company”), the world’s original gaming test lab renowned for exceptional product compliance and certification services, today announced its official approval to test gaming products for the United Arab Emirates’ licensed lottery – The UAE Lottery – and commercial gaming program.

This approval comes from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (“GCGRA”), which holds exclusive jurisdiction to regulate, license, and supervise all commercial gaming activities and facilities, including lottery, internet gaming, sports wagering, and land-based gaming facilities. BMM’s certification falls under the ‘Independent Testing Laboratories’ category.

BMM Testlabs’ Chief Executive Officer Martin Storm said, “We are excited and deeply honored that the GCGRA has entrusted BMM Testlabs with the responsibility of testing products for their new lottery, land-based, and digital gaming program, knowing that we’ll do so with the highest levels of impartiality, technical expertise, transparency, efficiency, and, most of all, integrity.”

BMM Testlabs brings 44 years of global leadership in product compliance across regulated markets and is trusted by games, systems, and lottery manufacturers, suppliers, developers, and regulators worldwide.

In addition to product compliance testing, BMM Testlabs’ BIG Cyber provides end-to-end cybersecurity protection solutions, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, PCI:DSS evaluations, and managed security services. Through RG24seven Virtual Training, BMM also offers compliance-grade virtual training on responsible gaming, anti-money laundering, and other important topics – presented by industry experts and available in multiple languages.

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Paysecure partners with DECTA to enhance global payment capabilities

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6 hours ago

April 23, 2025

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Paysecure, a trusted payment orchestration platform, is proud to announce its latest partnership with DECTA, an international payment processing company.

This collaboration reflects Paysecure’s ongoing commitment to offering merchants access to a diverse, competitive, and high-performing payment ecosystem.

The collaboration with DECTA is a key step in Paysecure’s ongoing strategy to deliver greater value to merchants worldwide by ensuring they benefit from improved approval rates, competitive pricing models, and efficient payment flows. For Paysecure, it’s another milestone in building a curated network of top-tier PSPs, enabling its clients access to
the most reliable and cost-effective payment partners.

“We are excited to be working with DECTA, a proven provider of payment services to the European markets. DECTA brings a wealth of experience and capability to support Paysecure in its mission to bring a wide choice of payment providers and methods to our customers. Customers can direct transactions to DECTA via Paysecure’s orchestration platform providing a competitive, secure and reliable partner for their payment processing requirements.” — Mike Peplow, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Partnerships at Paysecure

“At DECTA, we’re always looking for ways to enhance payment experiences for businesses worldwide. Partnering with Paysecure allows us to combine our expertise and technology to deliver more seamless, efficient, and scalable payment solutions for B2B merchants. Together, we’re creating new opportunities for growth and innovation, and we’re excited about the impact this collaboration will have on our partners and their customers.” — Scott Dawson, CEO at DECTA

Through this partnership, Paysecure continues its mission to simplify payments and empower merchants with choice, flexibility, and performance, through a single integration point. By working with established providers like DECTA, Paysecure enhances its orchestration capabilities, driving smarter routing, faster settlements, and global scalability for its clients.

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