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Games Global progressive jackpot WowPot!™ pays out €38.4 million

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Jackpot hits with WowPot!™ on Wheel of Wishes from Alchemy Gaming

Games Global has announced that its iconic progressive jackpot WowPot!™ has finally been hit, paying out a sum of €38,461,200.95*.

The win was achieved after striking the WowPot!™ jackpot on Wheel of Wishes on 20 December 2023, surpassing the previous online jackpot record win of €19.4 million hit on fellow Games Global progressive jackpot Mega Moolah™.

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WowPot!™ is no stranger to wins, having awarded a previous top jackpot win of €17.5 million on ALL FOR ONE Studios’ Book of Atem WowPot!™ in 2021.

Created by Games Global studio Alchemy Gaming, Wheel of Wishes debuted the four-tier WowPot!™ progressive jackpot in early 2020. A total exceeding €65 million* has since been awarded through the game across all jackpot tiers.

The WowPot!™ jackpot has provided many renowned game titles and wins through the Games Global progressive network since its launch, in part thanks to its starting seed of €2 million.

To date, the jackpot has paid out more than €225 million to in excess of 5.3 million players in total, across all linked games and jackpot tiers, dropping wins every 15 seconds on average in 2023.

Its ever-growing portfolio of leading titles includes Ancient Fortunes: Poseidon WowPot! Megaways™ from Triple Edge Studios, 9 Blazing Diamonds WowPot!™ from SpinPlay Games and Neon Valley Studio’s Queen of Alexandria WowPot!™.

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Alongside WowPot!™, Games Global’s progressive jackpot network is also home to world-renowned  Mega Moolah™, Ontario-ringfenced Maple Moolah, and newly launched King Millions, which debuted with the release of 9 Masks of Fire King Millions™ this July.

The long-established network continues to lead the way in the progressive jackpot space, paying out many of the industry’s largest eight-figure-sums in history and hitting more frequently than any other progressive jackpot offering.

More than €140 million* was paid out through the network in 2023 alone, with a win struck every 10 seconds on average.

Andy Booth, Chief Product Officer at Games Global, said: “This is a monumental moment for both Games Global and the entire iGaming industry. We could not be prouder to be home to the largest online slot jackpot win.

“We would also like to extend our congratulations to the winner on this celebration. Now that it has been won, our job is to reset it and go again, hopefully making another record-breaking jackpot in the process!”

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Rory Harpur, Head of Studio at Alchemy Gaming, said: “When we debuted Wheel of Wishes back in 2020, little did we know the incredible impact its central progressive jackpot would have. Not only is this latest WowPot!™ win the first top-tier jackpot to strike on the game, it’s also the largest online slot jackpot win. A truly historic day for the Alchemy team, for our partners at Games Global, and in the wider industry.”

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Expanse Studios (GMGI) Enters the U.S. Sweepstakes Market

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North American Expansion Kicks Off Through Strategic Partnership with Moozi

Golden Matrix Group’s game development division, Expanse Studios, has officially entered the U.S. sweepstakes market, marking a significant milestone in its North American growth strategy. This move is powered by a strategic content partnership with Moozi, one of the most dynamic sweepstakes social casino platforms in the region.

With Moozi now featuring over 50 of Expanse Studios’ top-performing games—including immersive slots, crash games, and table games—this partnership positions GMGI to capture a share of the $5.6 billion U.S. sweepstakes market, projected to more than double to $11 billion by 2025 (Eilers).

Damjan Stamenkovic, CEO of Expanse Studios, commented:

“This partnership signifies our formal entry into the U.S. market, showcasing the innovation and player-first experiences that define Expanse Studios. Collaborating with Moozi enables us to deliver advanced gaming content to a growing audience in North America, a key region for our global growth.”

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James Anderson, Moozi’s CCO, added:

“Expanse Studios has set a high bar for engaging and innovative gaming experiences. Their addition to our platform elevates Moozi’s offerings and strengthens our mission to lead the U.S. sweepstakes social casino space.”

This launch underscores Expanse Studios’ commitment to innovation and its long-term growth trajectory in regulated markets. By entering the North American sweepstakes market, Expanse Studios takes a bold step in expanding its footprint while delivering cutting-edge gaming experiences.

 

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GamCare releases Annual Report following record breaking year of support on the National Gambling Helpline

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GamCare’s National Gambling Helpline received a record 55,228 calls and online chats from people experiencing gambling harm in 2023-24 – a 25% increase from the previous year – according to the charity’s Annual Report.

In a year marked by uncertainty over the future shape and structure of the gambling harms treatment sector following the previous government’s white paper on gambling reform, the charity continued to prioritise those at-risk of, or currently experiencing, gambling harm.

Of all calls and online chats that were responded to on GamCare’s Helpline in 2023/24, 41,070 (74%) were classed as supportive interventions. This includes supporting people with initial guidance and advice as well as delivering a seamless entry point into structured treatment services, with individuals completing treatment reporting a significant reduction in gambling-related distress and financial harm.

In March 2024, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities published an assessment of the gambling treatment system, highlighting that 57% of individuals engaging in treatment were referred by the National Gambling Helpline. This underscores the Helpline’s critical role in connecting people to the support they need. Over 9,100 free treatment sessions were delivered in the year to April 2024, with an average of just 2.1 days’ wait from point of referral.

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GamCare’s targeted programmes aimed at young people, women, and the criminal justice system provided training on how to spot the signs of harms and where to signpost into support for 10,344 professionals, and education for 53,324 young people, children and parents. The Women’s Programme, in partnership with organisations such as Refuge, trained 3,813 professionals to recognise and address gambling-related harm among women.

Margot Daly, Executive Chair of GamCare’s Board, says: “Throughout a challenging year and with heightened demand for our services, GamCare’s staff have got on with the job of preventing harm where possible and treating harm where necessary. While we expect important changes in the gambling harms landscape, we have been determined not to let this uncertainty affect our relentless focus on the people who really matter – those at-risk of or currently experiencing gambling harms.

“I would like to thank and pay tribute to our frontline staff who provide 24/7 support for all those at risk or in distress. I also want to thank GamCare’s senior executive team who have steered GamCare through a period of sustained change, and to my fellow trustees for their guidance, unwavering support and the time each has dedicated to ensuring that the charity stays on course and on mission.

“As we look ahead to how the future of the gambling harms sector is shaped, we are committed to working proactively with the NHS and other partners and commissioners to ensure that people are continually able to receive the right support at the right time.”

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Kambi Group plc repurchase of shares during 18 December – 23 December 2024

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Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”) has during the period 18 December to 23 December 2024 (the “Buyback Period”) repurchased a total of 40,000 ordinary B 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 40,000 ordinary B shares at a volume-weighted average price of 99.13 SEK. From the beginning of the Programme, which started on 6 November, until and including 23 December 2024, Kambi has repurchased a total of 344,000 ordinary B shares at a volume-weighted average price of 104.94 SEK per share.

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

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Date Aggregated daily
volume (number of
ordinary B shares)
Weighted average
share price
per day (SEK)
Total daily
transaction
value (SEK)
18 December 2024 10,000 100.00 999,967
19 December 2024 10,000 99.39 993,929
20 December 2024 10,000 98.86 988,588
23 December 2024 10,000 98.26 982,562

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 23 December 2024, Kambi’s holding of its own shares amounted to 344,000 and the total number of issued shares in Kambi is 29,903,619 ordinary B shares. Under the Programme Kambi is authorised to repurchase a maximum of 3,127,830 ordinary B 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, https://www.kambi.com/investors/share-information/

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