ACCESS Newswire

Elys Game Technology, Corp.

Share
Elys Game Technology and Lottomatica S.p.A. Enter into a Binding Term Sheet for Development of a Customized Sportsbook Platform with Focus on North America

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / January 25, 2022 / Elys Game Technology, Corp. ("Elys" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ELYS)(BER:3UW), an interactive gaming and sports betting technology company, announced today a binding term sheet with Lottomatica S.p.A. ("Lottomatica"), a preeminent global brand and leader in the Italian gaming market, that outlines the entry into a definitive agreement and ancillary agreements to design, develop and service a customized sportsbook technology platform (the "Product") focused on Lottomatica's North American growth initiatives.

To view this piece of content from www.accesswire.com, please give your consent at the top of this page.

"We are very pleased to collaborate with industry leader Lottomatica and their proven leadership on global sports betting opportunities as we continue to expand our operational footprint, "stated Michele Ciavarella, Executive Chairman of Elys Game Technology. This partnership adds a new evolution for Elys' innovative sportsbook technology and is yet another example of our modular architecture's ability to seamlessly integrate. We look forward to working closely with Lottomatica and their commercial partners to provide a competitive, flexible, and effective technology solution throughout this long-term relationship. We believe that this partnership could also foster significant synergies in the online gaming industry, both domestically and internationally, and is positioned to drive long-term shareholder value for both companies."

"This agreement will allow Lottomatica to accelerate its plans for North America by leveraging on Elys' deep knowhow and strong technology in this segment", stated Giuseppe Portoricco, Lottomatica Senior Vice President for North America. "We are excited to collaborate with Elys on these developments."

Under the terms of the agreements, Elys will contribute a commercial partition of its betting technology to integrate within the Lottomatica environment. Elys will also assure the functional operation of the Product through dedicated engineering and technical service teams and will earn tiered license fees from operation of the Product. In addition, subject to regulatory approvals where applicable, the parties may also collaborate on additional growth initiatives.

About Elys Game Technology, Corp.

Elys Game Technology, Corp., is a B2B global gaming technology company operating in multiple countries worldwide, with B2C online and land-based gaming operations in Italy. Elys offers its clients a full suite of leisure gaming products and services, such as sports betting, e-sports, virtual sports, online casino, poker, bingo, interactive games and slots in Italy and has operations in five states in the U.S. market. Elys' vision is to become a global leader in the gaming industry through the development of pioneering and innovative technology.

The Company provides wagering solutions, services online operators, casinos, retail betting establishments and franchise distribution networks. Additional information is available on our corporate website at www.elysgame.com.

Investors may also find us on Twitter @ELYS_gaming.

About Lottomatica

Lottomatica S.p.A. is the first group to be authorized by the Customs and Monopoly Agency in the Italian gaming market and one of the major players in Europe. It is active in three product areas: sports betting, online games, amusement and entertainment machines (AWP and VLT). Lottomatica can count on the expertise of over 16,000 people, including direct employees and employees of the specialized franchising network.

With approximately €1.6 billion of revenues and €22 billion of wagers managed in 2019 on an aggregated basis, Lottomatica is the market leader in all segments of operations and offers safe and engaging gaming experiences across all sales channels. Lottomatica boasts a customer base of approximately 800,000 online customers, a franchising network of approximately 3,000 points of sales offering sports betting, 1,400 gaming halls, 13,600 tobacconists/bars and a proprietary network of approximately 120 gaming venues in Italy.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are identified by the use of the words "could," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "may," "continue," "predict," "potential," "project" and similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements and include statements regarding the Company negotiating and entering into definitive agreements and ancillary agreements with Lottomatica with respect to the development and provision of sports betting technology and services for the exclusive use of Lottomatica under an indefinite term license for the provision of sports betting on a B2C basis, whether all conditions precedent in such definitive agreements will be satisfied, whether the closing of such definitive agreements will occur, whether the Company will earn license fees, and whether the Company will achieve its goals. These forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations and assumptions from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, the Company's ability to negotiate and enter into the definitive and ancillary agreements with Lottomatica as expected, to develop and provide sports betting technology and services for the exclusive use of Lottomatica under an indefinite term license as planned, to provide a dedicated engineering team and technical services as planned, to integrate our platform in a cost effective manner as expected, and to earn license fees as expected, the duration and scope of the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide, including the impact to state and local economies, and the risk factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and its subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including subsequent periodic reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

Company Contacts:

Elys Game Technology, Corp.
Michele Ciavarella, Executive Chairman
Tel: 1-628-258-5148
Email: m.ciavarella@elysgame.com

Investor Contact:

KCSA Strategic Communications
Valter Pinto or Jack Perkins
Tel: 1-212-896-1254
Email: ELYS@KCSA.com

SOURCE: Elys Game Technology, Inc.



View source version on accesswire.com:
https://www.accesswire.com/685358/Elys-Game-Technology-and-Lottomatica-SpA-Enter-into-a-Binding-Term-Sheet-for-Development-of-a-Customized-Sportsbook-Platform-with-Focus-on-North-America

To view this piece of content from www.accesswire.com, please give your consent at the top of this page.

About ACCESS Newswire

DK

Subscribe to releases from ACCESS Newswire

Subscribe to all the latest releases from ACCESS Newswire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Latest releases from ACCESS Newswire

AWM Wraps Up 2025 with Multiple Surf Venue Grand Openings16.12.2025 16:05:00 CET | Press release

Ending the Year on a High Note SOLANA BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 16, 2025 / American Wave Machines, the surf technology company behind PerfectSwell® Surf Venues worldwide, concludes banner year with two grand openings and expansion into new markets. São Paulo Surf Club Key Year End Highlights: Riyue Bay: November 11 China Tourism Group celebrated the grand opening of PerfectSwell® Riyue Bay Surf Resort Zion: November 20 The Foundation Ceremony of PerfectSwell® Zion took place in Utah. São Paulo: November 29 JHSF celebrated the grand opening of São Paulo Surf Club "This year's results reflect a herculean effort from the team on improving efficiency, product delivery and commissioning. Finishing with two grand openings in one month is perhaps our most notable achievement. With PerfectSwell® Zion well underway and a third pool starting up in Brazil, 2026 will be just as memorable." - CEO Bruce McFarland "The wave quality achievements made this year have exceeded the expectatio

Eastman, AstraZeneca, Kraft Heinz, and P&G Recognized with OMP Supply Chain Awards16.12.2025 15:00:00 CET | Press release

MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / December 16, 2025 / AstraZeneca, Eastman, Kraft Heinz, and P&G have been recognized for their outstanding contribution at the recent OMP Conference. The four industry leaders were honored at the Miami event for their commitment to innovation and excellence, while driving real-world results across their global operations. The OMP Awards program turns the spotlight on organizations within the OMP Community that set new benchmarks in supply chain planning and inspire cross-industry progress and transformation. Eastman: Co-shaping Unison Planning™ in a long-term partnership A strategic OMP customer for nearly two decades, Eastman received the Long‑Term Partnership Award for co‑shaping the chemical industry solution of Unison Planning™. Eastman's vision and intense collaboration have helped redefine best practices in chemical supply chain planning and have been a positive influence on broader industry standards. Accepting the award, Baptiste Lebreton, Digi

The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon Celebrates Record-Breaking Weekend in West Palm Beach, Florida16.12.2025 13:00:00 CET | Press release

Thousands of Runners From Around the World Participate in South Florida Race Weekend, With Ivan Gabriel Mafla Bolanos of Ecuador Finishing First Overall WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. / ACCESS Newswire / December 16, 2025 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly celebrated an unforgettable race weekend as first-time Title Sponsor of the 2025 U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon. The race weekend brought extraordinary energy to Downtown West Palm Beach, powered by more than 6,100 participants, representing 29 countries and 46 states. The race, a Boston Marathon qualifier, was supported by more than 200 dedicated volunteers, including employees from USPA Global, the company that manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon was broadcast live for five hours by the Official Broadcast Station, WPBF 25 (ABC, West Palm Beach). The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon was won by Ivan

New APAC Partnership with Matter Brings Market Logic Software's Always-On Insights Solutions to Local Brand and Experience Leaders16.12.2025 07:30:00 CET | Press release

BERLIN, DE / ACCESS Newswire / December 16, 2025 / Market Logic Software, the market-leading SaaS provider of insight management solutions, has announced a partnership with Matter, a New Zealand-based intelligence company for brand builders and experience creators. This collaboration marks an exciting step in Market Logic's expansion across APAC, particularly in New Zealand and Australia, where Matter is working closely with local brands that want to deepen their customer and market understanding. Together, Market Logic and Matter will empower APAC businesses to uncover unique insights faster and take swifter action. By combining the power of Market Logic's AI-powered insights platform, DeepSights, with the data, research and measurement expertise of Matter, the two companies will help ambitious local brands drive international growth through intelligence. "New Zealand and Australia are home to exceptional brands who are no strangers to innovation and creativity," said Oliver Allen. "B

AI and Cybersecurity Leader, SecureAuth, Appoints Geoffrey Mattson to Help Enterprises Secure Complex Human, Machine, and AI-agent Identities10.12.2025 17:30:00 CET | Press release

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / December 10, 2025 / SecureAuth, a leader in AI-driven identity security, today announced the appointment of Geoffrey Mattson as Chief Executive Officer. Mattson's appointment marks the beginning of the company's next phase of growth as enterprises confront a rapid rise in AI agents with real authority, a shift that is increasing the complexity of business relationships and driving urgent demand for modern identity security. The Board of Directors thanks outgoing CEO Joseph Dhanapal, who will remain as a strategic advisor. During his tenure, SecureAuth invested heavily in creating a next generation security platform, featuring our market leading, AI-driven risk engine. With this platform in place, SecureAuth is positioned to capture accelerating demand for identity and access management as agentic AI transforms identity from a static access check into a dynamic control plane for managing complex human, machine, and AI-driven relationships. Mattson

In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.

Visit our pressroom
World GlobeA line styled icon from Orion Icon Library.HiddenA line styled icon from Orion Icon Library.Eye