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Bragg Gaming Nominates Kent Young, Don Robertson, and Ron Baryoseph to the Board of Directors

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Bragg Gaming Group announced that it has filed a notice of meeting and management information circular (Circular) in respect of its upcoming annual meeting of shareholders (Meeting) to be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 10:00 am (Toronto Time).

In addition, the Company also announced that there will be three new nominees for election to its board of directors (the Board). The new nominees will replace three existing directors, Paul Godfrey (Chair), Paul Pathak, and Rob Godfrey, who have each opted not to stand for re-election to the Board at the Meeting. Paul Godfrey has entered into a 24-month consulting agreement under which he will provide the Company with advisory services.

Including the new nominees, there will be seven individuals nominated for election to the Board. The election of the three new directors will add significant gaming and financial industry experience to the Board and demonstrates Bragg’s ongoing commitment toward initiatives to further establish the Company as a leading global provider of innovative online gaming content. Set out below are the new nominees together with brief background information on each.

Kent Young

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Kent Young is an innovator, entrepreneur, and longtime leader in the global gaming industry. In a career spanning more than 30 years, he has held senior executive positions with Bragg and other prominent companies, including Aristocrat Technologies in Australia and America; and Aruze Gaming America. While at Aristocrat, Mr. Young held several roles including Vice President of Research and Development and Global General Manager of Marketing. In this role, Mr. Young helped spearhead the successful effort to introduce and popularize “penny slots” in the industry and significantly contributed to Aristocrats North American market entry. He has served on multiple industry boards including the Gaming Standards Association. An entrepreneur, Kent successfully founded, built, and sold two gaming technology companies – True Blue Gaming and Spin Games. Kent holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from James Cook University of North Queensland. He and his wife, Christina, are based in Reno, Nevada, where they are deeply involved in supporting nonprofit organizations with their time, skills, and assets.

Don Robertson (Independent)

Don Robertson has more than 25 years of corporate finance, risk management, and governance experience and is currently serving on the Board of Directors of Orillia Power Generation Corporation. He served as Managing Director and Head of Global M&A at Scotiabank from 2017 to 2022 and as Chief Executive Officer, Canada and Head of Corporate Finance, Americas at Standard Chartered Bank from 2012 to 2016 as well as Managing Director and Head of Canadian M&A at Credit Suisse from 2006 to 2012. Earlier in his career, Mr. Robertson served as a Director at RBC Capital Markets from 1997 to 2006 and Articled at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP from 1996 to 1997. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Laurentian University, an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University, and a JD from the Osgoode Hall Law School at York University. He was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1998.

Ron Baryoseph (Independent)

Ron Baryoseph is a gaming industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in the North American regulated land based and online gaming sectors. Ron is president of RBY Gaming which has provided distribution, sales, and consulting services to companies including Cammegh, Playtech, Inspired Gaming, Suzo Happ, Softweave, e Connect, Tangiamo, Apt Pay, and others. Prior to opening RBY Gaming, Ron served as SVP of Amaya Gaming. During his tenure, Amaya acquired The Stars Group as well as Cadillac Jack which was subsequently sold to AGS. Ron has also held senior positions with Aristocrat Technologies, IGT, TCS John Huxley, and Paulson Gaming Supplies (now GPI). His strategic planning and collaborative style have led to numerous successes.

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Yaniv Sherman, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bragg, said: “We are delighted to welcome Kent Young, Don Robertson, and Ron Baryoseph to the Board. We believe their collective gaming industry experience, relationships and expertise will provide a significant boost to our continued execution on our many B2B iGaming growth opportunities as we seek to deliver profitable revenue growth and increasing cash flow which will ultimately drive enhanced value for our shareholders. We are confident that the changes to the Board announced today will help take our Company to the next level.

“Paul Godfrey has served as the Chair of the Board since January 2021, and Paul Pathak and Rob Godfrey have dutifully served on the Board and various committees of the Board since 2019. The Company sincerely thanks Messrs. Godfrey, Pathak, and Godfrey for their significant contributions and guidance to the Company. During their time on the Board, Bragg has transformed itself and become a global organization with a diverse platform of game development studios and leading technology. As directors, they played an important role in helping to expand our iGaming capabilities including through the acquisitions of Spin Games and Wild Streak Gaming, which have significantly enhanced our game development efforts and provided an important foundation for our North American expansion which is successfully diversifying our business. More recently, they have helped foster our successful content-led focus which has seen Bragg begin to deliver proprietary and exclusive third-party content to a growing roster of iGaming operators around the globe.”

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Bragg Gaming Launches Boardwalk Slots Bankers & Cash with Caesars Digital

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Bragg Gaming Group announced the launch of a custom slot game developed for Caesars Digital, Boardwalk Slots Bankers & Cash, now exclusively live on Caesars Palace Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in Michigan and New Jersey.

The bespoke release takes proven game features and artwork from Bragg’s popular slot title Bankers & Cash and combines it with the evocative Boardwalk Slots brand owned by Caesars Digital. The new title delivers a tailored slots experience with established mechanics invoking the thrills of Atlantic City, where fortune lies around every corner.

Every spin of the reels holds the thrill of the possible riches that lie in wait, as well as delivering personalized rewards and unforgettable experiences available through the industry-leading customer loyalty program, Caesars Rewards. The title represents the latest installment of exclusive entertainment IP delivered by Caesars Digital to offer a unique customer experience only found on its iGaming Platforms.

With a classic-feeling three-reel slot in the base game, the Boardwalk Slots Bankers & Cash Piggy Banker guards the vault and pays out regular multiplier wins. During free games, 3 Vault scatter symbols on a single line expand the reels to a 5×3 format to offer the chance of unlocking the vaults to release mega cash prizes.

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Kunal Mishra, Chief Operating Officer, Americas for Bragg Gaming Group, said: “We are excited to be releasing Boardwalk Slots Bankers & Cash, our second bespoke game release with Caesars Digital, bringing even more quality, exclusive content to players on Caesars iGaming platforms.

“As a key supplier to Caesars Digital and following the success of Lady Luck Casino Egyptian Magic launched last year, we are confident that their players are going to have a lot of fun spinning the reels of this classic-feeling game and aiming to get the Piggy Banker to open those vaults.”

Matt Sunderland, Senior Vice President and Chief iGaming Officer at Caesars Digital, said: “Boardwalk Slots Bankers & Cash is the latest addition to the growing bespoke game portfolio of exclusive slots available only to players on our online casino platforms. Bragg has a great track record of delivering player-favorites and I’m sure this title will provide exceptional entertainment to our online casino players in Michigan and New Jersey.”

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Bragg Gaming Continues U.S. Expansion with Golden Nugget in Michigan

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Bragg Gaming Group proudly announces that it has gone live with its newest games and Remote Game Server (RGS) technology at Golden Nugget in Michigan. This milestone marks a significant step in Bragg’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative and engaging content to players across North America.

Games now available to Golden Nugget’s players in Michigan include popular titles such as “Cai Fu Emperor Ways” and “Egyptian Magic” from Bragg’s Atomic Slot Lab, along with the thrilling “Devil’s Lock” from Bluberi.

All online casino games delivered on Bragg’s new RGS technology come with the Company’s Fuze™ promotional tools as standard which offer player engagement features on games such as free rounds, tournaments and quests.

H2 Gambling Capital projects an impressive Gross Win of over USD $2 billion for the regulated online casino market in Michigan in 2024, highlighting the tremendous growth potential in the region.

Kunal Mishra, Chief Operating Officer – Americas, at Bragg Gaming Group, said: “We continue to strengthen our relationships with key iGaming operators in North America, and the expansion with Golden Nugget in Michigan is a testament to our successful strategy. By offering our high-quality, engaging content, we aim to contribute to the long-term growth of our partners and provide an exceptional gaming experience for players.

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“This achievement builds on Bragg’s existing collaboration with Golden Nugget, aligning with the company’s vision to deliver cutting-edge gaming solutions to players in the rapidly growing U.S. iGaming market.”

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Bragg Gaming Supplies Online Casino Game Aggregation for Superbet in Brazil

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Bragg Gaming Group has taken its aggregation platform live with Superbet in Brazil, following a deal that sees the provider become a leading partner to the operator in one of the world’s hottest gambling markets.

As well as third-party content from the industry’s most sought after providers, Bragg now supplies Superbet with its proprietary games portfolio, including popular titles from in-house studios Atomic Slot Lab and Indigo Magic.

The deal sees Bragg cement its presence in the Brazilian market with the country’s long-awaited and much anticipated reform that could regulate online sports betting and gambling nearing completion.

New legislation would make Brazil the most important new regulated market for the global online gambling sector in 2024.

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The agreement follows successful launches with Superbet’s new Happening platform in Serbia and Belgium, where Bragg provides content aggregation for the operator’s superbet.rs and napoleongames.be online casino brands.

Matej Nemec, Commercial Director at Bragg Gaming Group, said: “We have already seen tremendous growth with Superbet through aggregation partnerships in several countries, and this Brazilian launch is another important milestone which throws a spotlight on Bragg’s position as a leading supplier in this fast-growing iGaming market.

“We offer a wide portfolio of casino content that has already proven popular with local audiences in LatAm, and this partnership will further our ambitious growth plans for the region which will be a key focus for us in 2024.”

Adam Shaw, Chief Revenue Officer at Superbet, said: “Brazil is set to be a market with great potential once it’s regulated and we are gearing up to offer local players the best online experience.

“Bragg’s aggregation platform supplies us with a diverse portfolio of proprietary and exclusive content as well as games from the industry’s most popular providers and we are thrilled to partner with them in Brazil.”

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