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Meridian Provides Update on Corporate Progresss and Pending Acquisition

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The MeridianBet Group (Meridian), one of southeast Europe’s leading business-to-consumer (B2C) sports betting and gaming groups operating in multiple markets across Europe, Africa and Latin America, today provided a review of the company’s growth and progess in 2023 and an update on the pending acquisition of Meridian by Golden Matrix Group Incorporated (NASDAQ: GMGI).

Meridian achieved about 25 percent revenue growth in 2023 compared with revenue growth of 24 percent in the prior year as well as increases in EBITDA and net profit of around 10% and 6%, respectively, compared with the prior year as a result of significant new product offerings and continued expansion into regulated jurisdictions:

1) Meridians’s new and advanced proprietary gaming platform, Atlas, successfully rolled out in 40 percent of all territories

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2) Meridian launched seven new advanced slot games that received nearly 100 positive casino reviews

3) WinGo, a new numbers game created by Meridian’s Expanse Studios, generated ticket sales of about $2 million in November, a 55.4% increase on $1.28 million recorded in September

4) Meridian launched partnerships with 36 new media outlets and integrations with six new online casino platforms

5) Streamlined registration and deposit steps were implemented to improve user experience, engagement and satisfaction

6) As a founding member of the European Organization for Gaming Law (EOGL) based in the European Union (EU) capital of Brussels, Meridian will be involved in legislative and regulatory discussions and play a key role in shaping industry standards EU and worldwide

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7) Meridian is licensed and currently operating in 15 jurisdictions across Europe, Africa and South America. A significant addition includes Kenya, one of the largest gaming markets in Africa, and management expects a license to operate in South Africa to be granted to Meridian in the first quarter of 2024

8) Additionally, Brazil has recently approved regulations that will allow licensed operators to operate both sportsbooks and online casinos. Meridian has already established fully operational casino and sportsbook operations in Brazil and has submitted an expression of interest, the first step in obtraining a Brazilian gaming license

The revenue in the online gambling market in Brazil is projected to reach US$1.97 billion in 2024 and the market is expected to continue growing at an annual growth rate of 16.51% from 2024 to 2028.**

** Statista – Online Gambling – Brazil November 2023

“We are extremely pleased with our strong year-on-year operating results and continued expansion into new regulated markets,” the Chief Executive Officer for Meridian, Zoran Milosevic, said. “We are especially excited about the recent legislation for online casino and sportsbook in Brazil, one of the worlds largest gambling markets.

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“We look forward to the completion of the acquisition by Golden Matrix Group Incorporated, now expected in the first quarter of 2024, and how the combined company will offer state-of-the-art B2B and B2C gaming platforms in multiple jurisdictions worldwide. The completion of this acquisition will drive long-term value for all our stakeholders as we benefit from economies of scale and from both companies’ historical revenue and profit growth.”

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Playnetic strengthens European presence with licence to operate in Sweden

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Playnetic, the new immersive B2B iGaming provider has announced that it has been granted a Swedish licence, following regulatory approval from the Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen. 

The licence allows Playnetic to launch its catalogue of innovative iGaming titles in Sweden, enabling the company to finalise partnerships with prominent operators across the country. 

This significant milestone marks a major step forward in supporting Playnetic’s ambitious growth plans, which include increasing its foothold in other European markets, as well as continued expansion in regulated markets across the globe. 

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Dan Phillips, Playnetic CEO said: “Since launching in early 2023, Playnetic has been exploring expansion opportunities in Europe to penetrate new markets and we are thrilled with achieving this milestone.  

“Thanks to our experienced compliance team, we were able to obtain this licence promptly, which is a huge positive as the market entry lines up perfectly with our regulatory roadmap for 2024. We are looking forward to launching our innovative suite of games which feature captivating themes and mechanics to players and operators in Sweden.” 

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Wazdan adds to Croatian presence with SuperSport tie-up

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Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, has gone live with SuperSport, expanding its foothold in Croatia.

As part of the agreement, an initial tranche of games go live with the operator, including its top-performing hits such as 9 CoinsGrand Gold Edition, 9 Lions, 12 Coins™ and Burning Sun™, with more titles set to be uploaded in batches at a later stage.

Thanks to the new deal, SuperSport’s players can now enjoy the provider’s renowned mechanics including Cash Infinity™, Sticky to Infinity™ and Hold the Jackpot™, which deliver proven results to operators.

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With over 20 years of experience in the betting and gaming industry, SuperSport’s online platform is a market leader in Croatia and is now set to benefit from Wazdan’s pristine titles.

The Balkans have remained a key growth area for Wazdan as it continues to expand across regulated markets worldwide.

Radka Bacheva, Sales and Business Development at Wazdan: “Marking another step in our growth strategy, the Balkans have quickly emerged as one of the most exciting markets in Europe and we are delighted to bring our dynamic titles to SuperSport, a market leader in Croatia.

“Through our engagement-boosting features, we can guarantee an unmatched gaming experience to its players and can’t wait to see how they react.”

Robert Milic, Head of Games at SuperSport said: “Wazdan’s award-winning features and titles add real value to our offering, so we are thrilled to bring an influx of its games to our players.

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“As a market leader in Croatia, it is imperative that our content remains of the highest calibre and genuinely excites players. By forging agreements with providers such as Wazdan, we can achieve this whilst elevating our position in the industry to new heights.”

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VBET ANNOUNCED AS NEW NIFL BETTING PARTNER

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The Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) are pleased to announce VBET as the new official betting partner and title sponsor of the Women’s Premiership League Cup.

The five-year partnership will see VBET promoted through the NI Football League network with impactful signage at stadiums, bespoke digital content on social channels and collaboration on digital innovation projects through to the end of the 2028/2029 season.

Next month, the newly rebranded VBET Women’s Premiership League Cup final will be contested with the showpiece clash between holders Cliftonville Ladies and newly promoted Lisburn Rangers.

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Ian Forrester, NI Football League Chief Commercial Officer said, “We’re delighted that VBET will be partnering with us on our journey over the next five seasons, as we continue to grow our leagues and entertain fans in our thousands.”

“The commitment to both male and female football as well as new initiatives is a huge boost to NIFL, and we can’t wait to get started!”

Pantelis Kotopoulos, VBET Chief Growth Officer, said: “We are so proud to have been unveiled as official betting partners of the NIFL. The NI Football League could not be in better shape right now, so it is a privilege to be part of their journey. We also share NIFL’s continual desire to put fans and community first and look forward to building successful foundations with supporters and clubs alike.”

VBET’s mission is to give our members the best betting and gaming experience in a safe and secure environment, covering 30,000 live matches and over 40,000 pre-match events each month, VBET also provide over 2,000 Casino games, Live Casino, Virtual Sports, Esports and much more.

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