As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1 , 2019

Registration No. 333-        

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM S -1

REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

_________________

ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

_________________

 

Nevada

 

7900

 

26-3062752

   

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

 

(Primary Standard Classification
Code Number)

 

(IRS Employer
I.D. Number)

 

170 Pater House, Psaila Street
Birkirkara, Malta, BKR 9077
(268) 562 -9111
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)

_________________

(Address of principal place of business or intended principal place of business)

_________________

Grant Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
170 Pater House, Psaila Street
Birkirkara, Malta, BKR 9077
(268) 562 -9111

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number
including area code, of agent for service)

_________________

With copies to:

 

Joseph M. Lucosky, Esq.
Lawrence Metelitsa, Esq.
Lucosky Brookman LLP
101 Wood Avenue South, 5
th Floor
Woodbridge, NJ 08830
Tel. No.: (732) 395
-4400
Fax No.: (732) 395 -4401

 

Steven D. Uslaner, Esq.
Mark F. Coldwell, Esq.
Littman Krooks LLP
655 Third Avenue, 20
th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Tel. No.: (212) 490
-2020
Fax No.: (212) 490
-2990

   

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Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement is declared effective.

If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. £

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. £

If this Form is a post -effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. £

If this Form is a post -effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non -accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b -2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large -Accelerated  Filer

 

£

 

Accelerated Filer

 

£

   

Non -Accelerated  Filer

 

£

 

Smaller Reporting Company

 

S

           

Emerging Growth Company

 

£

 

Title of Each Class of Securities to be Registered

 

Proposed
Maximum
Aggregate
Offering
Price
(1)

 

Amount of
Registration
Fee
(1)

Units (2)

 

$

11,500,000

(3)

 

$

1,394

 

Common Stock, par value $0.001, included in the units (4)

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Warrants to Purchase Common Stock, included in the units (5)

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants included in the units (4)(5)

 

 

(3)

 

 

 

Representatives’ Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (7)

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

N/A

 

Shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of Representatives’ Warrant (4)(7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

11,500,000

 

 

$

1,394

 

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(1)      Estimated solely for the purpose of computing the amount of the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(o) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

(2)      Each unit consists of one share of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock, $0.001 par value per share.

(3)      Includes units and shares of common stock and/or warrants to purchase common stock the underwriters have the option to purchase to cover over -allotments , if any.

(4)      Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act, the securities being registered hereunder include such indeterminate number of additional shares of common stock as may be issued after the date hereof as a result of stock splits, stock dividends or similar transactions.

(5)      The warrants are exercisable at a per share price equal to ____% of the public offering price.

(6)      Included in the price of the units. No fee required pursuant to Rule 457(g) under the Securities Act.

(7)      In accordance with Rule 457(g) under the Securities Act, because the shares of the Registrant’s common stock underlying the Warrants and Representative’s warrants are registered hereby, no separate registration fee is required with respect to the warrants registered hereby.

(8)      No separate fee required pursuant to Rule 457 under the Securities Act of 1933

The registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of l933 or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

 

The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting offers to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

 

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION

 

DATED  MAY 1 , 2019

__________________ Units

   
   

   

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

   

We are offering up to _________units, each unit consisting of one share of our common stock, $0.001 par value per share, and one warrant to purchase one share of our common stock. We anticipate a public offering price between $________ and $________ per unit. The shares of common stock and the warrant comprising the units are immediately separable. The warrants included within the units are exercisable immediately, have an exercise price of $__________ per share (___% of the public offering price based on an assumed initial offering price of $_________ per unit, the mid -point of the price range) and expire five years from the date of issuance.

The units will not be issued or certificated. Purchasers will receive only shares of common stock and warrants. The shares of common stock and warrants may be transferred separately, immediately upon issuance. The offering also includes the shares of common stock issuable from time to time upon exercise of the warrants.

Our common stock is presently quoted on OTC Markets Group Inc. OTCQB quotation system (the “OTCQB”) under the trading symbol “GMBL”. We intend to apply t o have our common stock and warrants listed on The NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbols “ GMBL ” and “ GMBLW ,” respectively. No assurance can be given that our application will be approved. On April 26, 2019, the last reported sale price for our common stock on the OTCQB was $0.45. There is no established public trading market for the warrants. No assurance can be given that a trading market will develop for the warrants. Quotes for shares of our common stock on the OTCQB may not be indicative of the market price on a national securities exchange, such as The NASDAQ Capital Market.

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 11 of this prospectus for a discussion of information that should be considered in connection with an investment in our securities.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

Per Unit (1)

 

Total

Public offering price

 

$

   

$

 

Underwriting discounts and commissions (2)

 

$

   

$

 

Proceeds to us, before expenses

 

$

   

$

 

(1)       The public offering price and underwriting discount in respect of the Units corresponds to (i) a public offering price per share of common stock of $____ and (ii) a public offering price per warrant of $.____.

(2)        Does not include a non -accountable expense allowance equal to 1% of the gross proceeds of this offering payable to Joseph Gunnar & Co. LLC, the representative of the underwriters. See “Underwriting” for a description of compensation payable to the Underwriters.

We have granted a 45 -day option to the representative of the underwriters to purchase up to _____ additional shares of our common stock and/or ______ additional warrants to purchase shares of common stock to be offered by us, solely to cover over -allotments , if any. If the underwriters exercise their right to purchase additional shares and/or warrants to cover over -allotments in full, we estimate that we will receive gross proceeds of $_____________ from the sale of approximately _____________units being offered, at an assumed public offering price of $________ per unit, the mid -point of the range described on the cover of this prospectus, and net proceeds of $         after deducting $         for underwriting discounts and commissions. The market price of our common stock is only one of several factors that will be considered in determining the actual offering price. See “Underwriting — Market Information.” The securities issuable upon exercise of the underwriter option are identical to those offered by this prospectus and have been registered under the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.

The underwriters expect to deliver our shares and warrants to purchasers in the offering on or about ______, 2019.

Joseph Gunnar & Co.  LLC

 

Dinosaur  Financial   Group , LLC.

The date of this prospectus is May 1 , 2019

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Page

PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

 

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RISK FACTORS

 

11

USE OF PROCEEDS

 

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MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK

 

36

CAPITALIZATION

 

37

DILUTION

 

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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULT OF OPERATIONS

 

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BUSINESS

 

46

MANAGEMENT

 

54

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

59

PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

 

63

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

 

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UNDERWRITING

 

68

TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR

 

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LEGAL MATTERS

 

76

EXPERTS

 

76

INDEMNIFICATION

   

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

 

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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

   

You should rely only on information contained in this prospectus or in any free writing prospectus we may authorize to be delivered or made available to you. We have not, and the underwriters have not, authorized anyone to provide you with additional information or information different from that contained in this prospectus or in any free writing prospectus. Neither the delivery of this prospectus nor the sale of our securities means that the information contained in this prospectus or any free writing prospectus is correct after the date of this prospectus or such free writing prospectus. This prospectus is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy our securities in any circumstances under which the offer or solicitation is unlawful or in any state or other jurisdiction where the offer is not permitted.

No person is authorized in connection with this prospectus to give any information or to make any representations about us, the securities offered hereby or any matter discussed in this prospectus, other than the information and representations contained in this prospectus. If any other information or representation is given or made, such information or representation may not be relied upon as having been authorized by us.

Neither we nor any of the underwriters have done anything that would permit this offering or possession or distribution of this prospectus in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required, other than the United States. You are required to inform yourself about, and to observe any restrictions relating to, this offering and the distribution of this prospectus.

We also use certain trademarks, trade names, and logos that have not been registered. We claim common law rights to these unregistered trademarks, trade names and logos.

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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

This summary highlights selected information appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. Because this is only a summary, it does not contain all of the information you should consider before investing in our securities. You should read this prospectus carefully, especially the risks and other information set forth under the heading “Risk Factors”; “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus, before making an investment decision. Our fiscal year end is June 30 and our fiscal years ended June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017 are sometimes referred to herein as fiscal years 2018 and 2017, respectively. Some of the statements made in this prospectus discuss future events and developments, including our future strategy and our ability to generate revenue, income and cash flow. These forward -looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward -looking statements. See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward -Looking Statements”. Unless otherwise indicated or the context requires otherwise, the words “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company,” or “our Company,” “EEG,” and “Esports” refer to Esports Entertainment Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and its wholly owned subsidiaries.

Business Overview

Esports is the competitive playing of video games by amateur and professional teams for cash prizes. Esports typically takes the form of organized, multiplayer video games that include real -time strategy, fighting, first -person shooter, and multiplayer online battle arena games. A well -known example of an Esport game is game called Call of Duty . As of March 20, 2019, however, the three largest selling esports games are Dota 2, League of Legends ( both multiplayer online battle arena games) and Counter Strike: Global Offensive ( a first -person shooter game) . Other popular games include Smite , StarCraft II , Call of Duty ¸ Heroes of the Storm , Hearthstone and Fortnite . Esports also includes games which can be played, primarily by amateurs, in multiplayer competitions on the Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox and WII Nintendo systems. Most major professional esports events and a wide range of amateur esports events are broadcast live via streaming services including, twitch.tv, azubu.tv, ustream.tv and youtube.com.

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (“Esports,” “EEG,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) operates a licensed next generation online gambling platform focused purely on the esports gaming industry. Specifically, utilizing our peer -to-peer wagering system, we offer real money betting exchange style wagering on esports events from around the world in a secure environment. A betting exchange allows players to bet against each other rather than a bookmaker. Players can offer odds to, or request odds from, other players who wish to wager. Where traditional bookmakers risk going head -to-head with gamblers on markets, a betting exchange takes on no risk on the particular outcome of an event. Instead, a betting exchange provides the platform for its customers to match bets against each other and takes a small commission on winnings. Betting exchanges are becoming an increasingly integral part of the global gambling landscape, in many cases offering customers better odds, more transparency, and an experience that feels intuitively fairer. We believe we are currently the only online gambling company focused on esports to offer bet exchange style wagering or player versus player (“PvP”) betting, on professional esports events.

We have applied for a online gaming service license from the Malta Gaming Authority. If our application is approved and a license is issued, we expect that residents in a number of European Union member states will be able to place bets on our website. We are also able to accept payments from additional third party payment providers. Money Matrix, a licensed regulated financial institution and our third party payment platform, updates the jurisdictions we are able to accept bets from on a real time basis as these changes occur. At the current time, under our existing Curacao license, we are able to accept wagers from residents of over 149 jurisdictions including Canada, Japan, Germany and South Africa.

Although official competitions have long been a part of video game culture, participation and spectatorship of such events have seen a global surge in popularity over the last few years with the rapid growth of online streaming. The advent of online streaming technology has turned esports into a global industry that includes professional players and teams competing in major events that are simultaneously watched in person in stadiums, and by online viewers, which regularly exceed 1,000,000 viewers for major tournaments. Much like how there is a worldwide gaming market for the sports industry, there has now developed a worldwide gaming market for the esports industry. The impact has been so significant, that many video game developers are now building features into their games designed to facilitate competition.

According to Newzoo, a global leader in esports, games and mobile intelligence, it is expected the total global esports audience will reach 453.8 million in 2019. Esports Enthusiasts, which are people who watch professional esports content at least once a month, will make up 201.2 million of the total up from 143.2 million in 2017, with a

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compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) (2017 -2022 ) of +15.7% to reach almost 297 million in 2022. The global average revenue per Esports Enthusiast, which includes not only gaming revenue, but also sponsorships advertising and all other esports related revenues, is projected to be $5.45 in 2019, up +8.9% from $5.00 in 2018. The number of occasional esports viewers, (people who watch professional esports content less than once a month), is expected to reach 252.6 million in 2019, up from 221.6 million in 2018, and is projected to grow with a CAGR of +12.6% to surpass 347 million in 2022. The number of people who are aware of esports worldwide is expected to reach 1.8 billion in 2019, up from 1.6 billion in 2018. China is expected to contribute most to global esports awareness, with 500.2 million people aware of esports in 2019. The increasing prominence of esports as a mainstream entertainment industry is driving the growth in awareness in most regions. Audience and awareness growth in the emerging regions of Latin America, Middle East and Africa, Southeast Asia, and Rest of Asia is largely driven by improving IT infrastructure and urbanization. We believe the rise of new franchises, such as Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds or PubG, is an important global growth factor as the influx of millennials should continue to drive the growth of the esports industry’s audience and in turn, the esports gaming industry.

In 2018, there were 737 major esports events that generated an estimated $54.7 million in ticket revenues, up from $32 million in 2016, but down from $58.9 million in 2017. The total prize money of all esports events held in 2018 reached $150.8 million, after breaking the $100 million mark for the first time in 2017.

The League of Legends World Championship was 2018’s biggest tournament by live viewership hours on Twitch, with 53.8 million hours. It also produced $1.9 million in ticket revenues. The Overwatch League was the most -watched league by live viewership hours on Twitch, generating 79.5 million hours.

According to Statista, the amounts wagered on esports betting is expected to grow from $3.15 million in 2015 to $23.5 billion in 2020. Forbes magazine projects fans of esports will wager $23 billion on professional esports events by 2020.

We believe as the size of the market and the number of esports enthusiasts continues to grow, so will the number of eSports enthusiasts who gamble will naturally, also continue to grow, making our platform more in demand.

Competitive Advantages/Operational Strengths

We believe the following strengths position us for sustainable growth:

Management Team and Key Personnel Experience :    Our Board of Directors includes senior managers with extensive experience in online gambling, esports, information technology, compliance, regulation, accounting and finance. Our Officers and Senior Managers include individuals with extensive experience in online gambling, esports, information technology, marketing, business development, payment processing, compliance, regulation, accounting, finance and customer service.

Licensed Technology/IP:     We are currently party to an exclusive software licensing agreement for our bet exchange software platform (the “Licensed Software”) with Swiss Interactive Software (GmbH) Switzerland (“Swiss Interactive”), a company controlled by Yan Rozum, our Chief Technology Officer and one of our directors. We believe our bet exchange platform provides us with a first mover advantage, as we believe that we are currently the only bet exchange platform in the esports wagering market. Our Licensed Software requires complex code and very skilled development, as opposed to the software used for bookie style wagering which is widely available and easily reproduced. Accordingly, we believe the complexity of our Licensed Software offers a higher barrier to entry than standard wagering platforms. On April 7, 2019, we entered into a software transfer agreement with Swiss Interactive for the purchase of the Licensed Software. See “Recent Developments” and “Use of Proceeds.”

Affiliate Marketing Program :      Our affiliate marketing program focuses on professional esports teams and individual social media influencers. As part of our efforts to market our online gaming services, we attempt to enter into Affiliate Marketing Agreements with professional esports teams and other influential individuals and groups within esports. As a marketing affiliate, the esports team will provide their fans with a link to our online gaming website, where the fan, if located in a country which allows the fan to place a bet using our gaming platform, can bet on teams playing in esports tournaments. For a player placing a bet through the marketing affiliate’s link to our website, provided such player wins the bet, we pay the marketing affiliate a percentage of the amount we collect from the winning bet. We believe our PvP wagering model reduces any risk of potential loss to the Company. This unique feature allows the Company to attract and retain affiliate marketing partners who participate directly in the revenues generated by their referrals to

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the Company’s website. In addition, affiliate marketing partners are paid fees between 25% and 35% based on revenue that the affiliate partners generate through their own client base or fan base, depending upon the system they employ. Instead of the Company incurring significant costs related to online advertising, which must be paid for in advance, this system allows us to spend less resources on advertising directly because our affiliate partners market to their own client or fan bases for us. Due to our affiliate marketing partners have a defined audience among their user base already interested in esports and/or wagering, we believe this program not only affords the Company savings related to our own marketing expense, but also serves as an avenue for direct or targeted marketing which will hopefully lead to increased traffic on our website.

Growth Strategy

In the future, we intend to expand our services to also offer players the ability to participate in video game tournaments for cash prizes and we intend to expand into additional international markets.

Future Products and Services:

We intend to offer players from around the world, excluding 13 states in the United States which currently prohibit playing games of skill for cash prizes, the ability to enter and participate in online video game tournaments and win cash prizes. Skill based video games are not gambling and therefore are not subject to the same laws and regulations as our esports event wagering service. Participants will be able to enter and play against each other with prize money distributed to the last remaining competitors. We will collect a tournament entry fee for scheduled tournaments and a percentage of total winnings due to users (typically 10%). We intend to offer users a wide selection of video games of skill to be played online for real money in small groups to major tournaments.

We intend to develop, license or acquire from a third party an online skill games tournament play platform. Users will be able to enter and participate in tournaments using their PC, game console or mobile device. Players will play against each other in either ring games (i.e., games for cash on a hand -by-hand basis) or in tournaments (i.e., players play against each other for prize money distributed to the last remaining competitors) or variations thereof. Esports expects to launch online versions of tournament play, initially utilizing simple video games and later more complex video games, under the VIE brand beginning in the second fiscal quarter of 2019.

International Markets:

We have applied for an online gaming service license in Malta, established a brick and mortar office in such jurisdiction and anticipate commencing online gaming operations in that jurisdiction within the next 6 months pending issuance of the license. In such event, we expect to service the vast majority of the European Union market, with residents of a number of European Union member states would be able to place bets on our website. In order to better service the Asian market, we intend to apply for an online gambling license in an Asian jurisdiction and commence online gambling operations in such jurisdiction within the next 12 months. In the future, we may consider obtaining additional country specific gaming licenses should we determine there is sufficient local demand for our services in these markets.

We intend to increase the number of languages available on our website and through our customer services. In order to effectively penetrate international markets, we intend to translate our website into several additional languages and to offer customer services and technical support in the local language of key markets.

History

We were formed in the State of Nevada on July 22, 2008 under our prior name Virtual Closet, Inc. Virtual Closet, Inc. changed its name to DK Sinopharma, Inc. on or about June 6, 2010. DK Sinopharma, Inc. changed its name to VGambling, Inc. on August 12, 2014. On or about April 24, 2017, VGambling, Inc. changed its name to Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. Our company was engaged in a number of different enterprises up until May 20, 2013, when, pursuant to the terms of that certain share exchange agreement with H&H Arizona Corporation (the “Share Exchange Agreement”), we acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of H&H Arizona Corporation in exchange for 50,000,000 shares of our common stock. From May 2013 until August 2018, the Company’s operations were limited to designing, developing and testing our wagering systems. We launched our online esports wagering website ( www.vie.gg ) in August 2018.

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Risks Factors

•         We are a development stage company with a history of accumulated deficits, recurring losses and negative cash flows from operating activities. We may be unable to achieve or sustain profitability or continue as a going concern.

•         We are subject to payment -related risks, such as risk associated with the fraudulent use of credit or debit cards which could have adverse effects on our business due to chargebacks from customers.

•         Esports’ online offerings are part of new and evolving industries, which presents significant uncertainty and business risks.

•         Esports’ success in the competitive gaming and interactive entertainment industries depends in large part on its ability to develop and manage frequent introductions of innovative products.

•         Esports’ dependency on customers’ acceptance of its products, and the Company’s inability to meet changing consumer preferences may negatively impact Esports’ business and results of operations.

•         The risks related to international operations, in particular in countries outside of the United States and Canada, could negatively affect the Company’s results.

•         We may be unable to obtain licenses in new jurisdictions where our customers operate.

Recent Developments

On April 7, 2019, we entered into a software transfer agreement with Swiss Interactive for the purchase of the Licensed Software for consideration of $1,700,000, the consummation of which is contingent upon either the Company’s completion of a (i) any private placement offerings or registered public offerings pursuant to which the Company received proceeds in excess of $6,000,000 or (ii) any private or public offerings in connection with the listing of the Company’s securities on a national securities exchange (“Qualified Offering”). If the Company does not complete a Qualified Offering within six months of the execution date of the transfer agreement, such agreement becomes void and the Company and Swiss Interactive are required to continue to abide by the terms of the existing agreement on the Licensed Software.

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THE OFFERING

Issuer:

 

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

Securities offered by us:

 

____________ units, each consisting of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock. The warrants included within the units are exercisable immediately, have an exercise price of $_______ per share (___% of the public offering price of one unit) and expire five years from the date of issuance.

Assumed Public Offering Price:

 

$_________ per unit, which is the mid -point of the estimated offering price range described on the cover of this prospectus (1)

Common stock outstanding before the offering:

 

87,358,118 Shares

Common stock to be outstanding
after the offering:

 


_____________, which includes the ___________ units sold in the offering and approximately _______ shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of indebtedness. Excludes ____________ shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants sold in this offering and any securities that would be issued if the underwriters’ over -allotment option is exercised.

Overallotment option:

 

We have granted the underwriters a 45 day option to purchase up to _____ additional shares of our common stock at a public offering price of $___ per share and/or warrants to purchase ___ shares of our common stock at a public offering price of $___ per warrant, solely to cover over -allotments , if any.

Use of Proceeds:

 

We intend to use the net proceeds of this offering to develop and launch our skill -based video game tournaments for play on mobile devices, PCs and video game consoles, to obtain an online gaming license from, and establish operations in, Malta, to obtain an online gaming license from, and establish operations in, an Asian country to be determined, to upgrade sales and marketing capabilities including but not limited to professional relations and adding additional staff, and for general working capital purposes. See “Use of Proceeds.”

Risk Factors:

 

Investing in our securities is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the information set forth in the “Risk Factors” section beginning on page 11 before deciding to invest in our securities.

Trading Symbol:

 

Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTCQB under the trading symbol “GMBL”. We intend to apply to The NASDAQ Capital Market to list our common stock under the symbol “GMBL” and our warrants under the symbol “GMBLW.” No assurance can be given that our applications will be approved.

____________

(1)      The assumed public offering price of $________ per unit, the mid -point of the range described on the cover of this prospectus. The actual number of units we will offer will be determined based on the actual public offering price.

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Lock -up :

 

We and our directors, officers and principal stockholders have agreed with the underwriters not to offer for sale, issue, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of any of our common stock or securities convertible into common stock for a period of 365 days after the date of this prospectus, in the case of our directors and officers, and 90 days after the date of this prospectus, in the case of certain of our principal stockholders. See “Underwriting” section on page 68.

The ______________ shares of common stock to be outstanding after this offering is based on 87,358,118 shares outstanding as of April 29, 2019, plus the following shares to be issued at the closing of the offering, based upon an estimated public offering price of $________ per share, the mid -point of the range described on the cover of this prospectus:

•         The ___________ shares of common stock to be outstanding after this offering excludes the following:

•         ____________ shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants with a weighted average exercise price of $_________;

•         2,500,000 shares of common stock reserved for issuance pursuant to the 2017 Stock Incentive Plan;

•         ____________ shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of principal and interest owed pursuant to outstanding convertible notes with a weighted average conversion price of $_________;

•         ____________ shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants to be issued to the underwriters in connection with this offering; and

•         _____________ shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants sold in this offering.

Unless otherwise stated, all information in this prospectus assumes no exercise of the underwriters’ over -allotment option to purchase additional shares and/or warrants.

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SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following summary consolidated statements of operations data for the years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. The historical financial data presented below is not necessarily indicative of our financial results in future periods, and the results for the six months ended December 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of our operating results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending June 30, 2019 or any other period. You should read the summary consolidated financial data in conjunction with those financial statements and the accompanying notes and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Our consolidated financial statements are prepared and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. Our unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a basis consistent with our audited financial statements and include all adjustments, consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments that we consider necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations as of and for such periods.

SUMMARY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA

 

Year Ended
June 30, 2018

 

Year Ended
June 30, 2017

Directors’ Compensation

 

$

50,255

 

$

161,102

Consulting Fees

 

 

967,618

 

 

349,119

General and Administrative

 

 

696,543

 

 

152,223

Professional Fees

 

 

211,971

 

 

91,705

Stock Based Compensation

 

 

79,328

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Operating Expenses

 

$

2,005,715

 

$

754,149

   

 

   

 

 

Non-Operating Loss

 

 

   

 

 

Interest Expense

 

 

121

 

 

57,696

Foreign Exchange Loss

 

 

212

 

 

72

Loss on Debt Settlement

 

 

 

 

26,015

Write-Off of Website Costs

 

 

22,614

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss

 

$

2,028,662

 

$

837,932

   

 

   

 

 

Net Loss Per Share – Basic and Diluted

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.01

   

 

   

 

 

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted

 

 

82,552,848

 

 

72,434,368

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Six Months
Ended
December 31,
2018

 

Six Months
Ended
December 31,
2017

Directors’ Compensation

 

$

26,541

 

 

$

124,067

 

Consulting Fees

 

 

260,137

 

 

 

269,297

 

General and Administrative

 

 

858,066

 

 

 

627,880

 

Professional Fees

 

 

74,357

 

 

 

59,745

 

Stock Based Compensation

 

 

168,459

 

 

 

185,540

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Operating Expenses before the Undernoted

 

$

1,387,560

 

 

$

1,266,529

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

 

(797,652

)

 

 

 

Accretion

 

 

(55,621

)

 

 

 

Change in Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities

 

 

(756,053

)

 

 

 

Foreign Exchange Loss

 

 

 

 

 

(376

)

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss

 

$

(2,996,886

)

 

$

(1,266,905

)

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss Per Share – Basic and Diluted

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

(0.02

)

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted

 

 

86,249,948

 

 

 

76,431,148

 

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SELECTED BALANCE SHEETS DATA

 

June 30,
2018

 

June 30,
2017

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

100,167

 

 

$

546,110

 

Amounts Receivable

 

 

15,128

 

 

 

302

 

Prepaid Expenses

 

 

341,000

 

 

 

76,125

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

 

 

456,295

 

 

 

622,537

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rent Security Deposit

 

 

4,346

 

 

 

3,554

 

Equipment

 

 

25,443

 

 

 

31,381

 

Intangible Assets

 

 

123,601

 

 

 

71,578

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

License

 

 

 

 

 

30,000

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

609,685

 

 

$

759,050

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts Payable

 

$

248,356

 

 

$

29,017

 

Accrued Liabilities

 

 

93,660

 

 

 

56,859

 

Due to Shareholder

 

 

1,551

 

 

 

1,229

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

$

343,567

 

 

$

87,105

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock 500,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.001, 83,581,259 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2018 (2017 – 79,768,458)

 

$

83,581

 

 

$

79,768

 

Additional Paid-in Capital

 

 

3,606,257

 

 

 

2,396,637

 

Subscription Receivable

 

 

 

 

 

(30,300

)

Equity to be Issued

 

 

379,102

 

 

 

 

Accumulated Deficit

 

 

(3,802,822

)

 

 

(1,774,160

)

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

266,118

 

 

 

671,945

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

609,685

 

 

$

759,050

 

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December 31,
2018

 

June 30,
2018

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

764,279

 

 

$

100,167

 

Restricted Cash

 

 

250,000

 

 

 

 

Amounts Receivable

 

 

15,963

 

 

 

15,128

 

Prepaid Expenses

 

 

226,859

 

 

 

341,000

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

 

$

1,257,101

 

 

$

456,295

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rent Security Deposit

 

 

20,826

 

 

 

4,346

 

Equipment

 

 

22,835

 

 

 

25,443

 

Intangible Assets

 

 

102,414

 

 

 

123,601

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

1,403,176

 

 

$

609,685

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts Payable

 

$

244,714

 

 

$

248,356

 

Accrued Liabilities

 

 

103,446

 

 

 

93,660

 

Due to Shareholder

 

 

1,551

 

 

 

1,551

 

Convertible Note

 

 

55,621

 

 

 

 

Derivative Liabilities

 

 

3,171,360

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

$

3,576,692

 

 

$

343,567

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock 500,000,000 shares authorized, par value 87,278,118 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2018 (June 30, 2018 – 83,581,259)

 

$

87,278

 

 

$

83,581

 

Additional Paid-in Capital

 

 

4,538,914

 

 

 

3,606,257

 

Equity to be Issued

 

 

 

 

 

379,102

 

Accumulated Deficit

 

 

(6,799,708

)

 

 

(3,802,822

)

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity

 

 

(2,173,516

)

 

 

266,118

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity

 

$

1,403,176

 

 

$

609,685

 

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RISK FACTORS

Investing in our common stock involves a great deal of risk. Careful consideration should be made of the following factors as well as other information included in this prospectus before deciding to purchase our common stock. There are many risks that affect our business and results of operations, some of which are beyond our control. Our business, financial condition or operating results could be materially harmed by any of these risks. This could cause the trading price of our common stock to decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment. Additional risks that we do not yet know of or that we currently think are immaterial may also affect our business and results of operations.

Risks Related to Our Business

We are a development stage company with a limited operating history.

While we were incorporated under the laws of Nevada in July 2008, we did not begin to engage in our current business until May 2013 and our operations since that time have been mostly limited to designing, developing and testing our wagering systems. Consequently, we are subject to all the risks and uncertainties inherent in a new business and in connection with the development and sale of new products and services. As a result, we still must establish many corporate functions necessary to operate our business, including finalizing our administrative structure, continuing our product development, assessing and expanding our marketing activities, implementing financial systems and controls and personnel recruitment. Accordingly, you should consider the Company’s prospects in light of the costs, uncertainties, delays, and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in this early stage of development. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties that a company, such as ours, with a limited operating history will face. In particular, you should consider that we cannot provide assurance that we will be able to:

•         successfully implement or execute our current business plan;

•         maintain our management team;

•         raise sufficient funds in the capital markets to effectuate our business plan;

•         attract, enter into or maintain contracts with, and retain customers; and/or

•         compete effectively in the extremely competitive environment in which we operate.

If we cannot successfully accomplish any of the foregoing objectives, our business may not succeed.

We have a history of accumulated deficits, recurring losses and negative cash flows from operating activities. We may be unable to achieve or sustain profitability or continue as a going concern.

To date, we have not yet recorded revenues from the sale of our products. If we are unable to generate revenues, we will not be able to achieve and maintain profitability. Beyond this, we may incur significant losses in the future for a number of reasons including other risks described in this document, and we may encounter unforeseen expenses, difficulties, complications, delays and other unknown events. Accordingly, we may not ever be able to achieve profitability. We incurred negative cash flows from operating activities and recurring net losses in fiscal years 2018 and 2017. We had no working capital at the end of each of those years. As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, our accumulated deficit was $3,802,822 and $1,774,160, respectively. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements included in this prospectus do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. In order for us to remove substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, we must achieve profitability, generate positive cash flows from operating activities and obtain necessary debt or equity funding. If we are unable to increase revenues or obtain additional financing, we will be unable to continue the development of our products and services and we may have to cease operations. In that event you could lose your entire investment.

Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that we will continue as a going concern. Our independent registered public accounting firms have included an explanatory paragraph in our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 stating that our operating losses and limited working capital, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. To date, it has been necessary to rely upon debt and the sale of our equity securities to sustain operations. Our management anticipates that we will require additional capital to fund ongoing operations without taking into account the proceeds from this offering.

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There can be no guarantee that we will be able to obtain such funds, or obtain them on satisfactory terms, and that such funds would be sufficient. If such additional funding is not obtained, we may be required to scale back or cease operations.

We will require additional financing and cannot be certain that such additional financing will be available on reasonable terms when required, or at all.

To date, the Company has relied primarily on equity financing to carry on its business. The Company has limited financial resources, has no operating cash flow and has no assurance that sufficient funding will be available to it to fund its operating expenses and to further develop its business. As of December 31, 2018, we had cash of $764,279. We expect the net proceeds from this offering, along with our current cash position, will enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months. Thereafter, unless we achieve profitability, we anticipate that we will need to raise additional capital to fund our operations while we implement and execute our business plan. We currently do not have any contracts or commitments for additional financing. In addition, any additional equity financing may involve substantial dilution to then existing shareholders. There can be no assurance that such additional capital will be available, on a timely basis, or on terms acceptable to the Company. Failure to obtain such additional financing could result in delay or indefinite postponement of operations or the further development of its business with the possible loss of such properties or assets. If adequate funds are not available or are not available on acceptable terms, the Company may not be able to fund its business or the expansion thereof, take advantage of strategic acquisitions or investment opportunities or respond to competitive pressures. Such inability to obtain additional financing when needed could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, cash flow, financial condition and prospects.

Risks Related to the Company’s Business

The gaming and interactive entertainment industries are intensely competitive. Esports faces competition from a growing number of companies and, if Esports is unable to compete effectively, its business could be negatively impacted.

There is intense competition amongst gaming solution providers. There are a number of established, well financed companies producing both land -based and online gaming and interactive entertainment products and systems that compete with the products of the Company. As some of our competitors have financial resources that are greater than Esports’, they may spend more money and time on developing and testing products, undertake more extensive marketing campaigns, adopt more aggressive pricing policies or otherwise develop more commercially successful products than the Company, which could impact the Company’s ability to win new marketing contracts and renew our existing ones. Furthermore, new competitors may enter the Company’s key market areas. If the Company is unable to obtain significant market presence or if it loses market share to its competitors, the Company’s results of operations and future prospects would be materially adversely affected. There are many companies with already established relationships with third parties, including gaming operators that are able to introduce directly competitive products and have the potential and resources to quickly develop competitive technologies. The Company’s success depends on its ability to develop new products and enhance existing products at prices and on terms that are attractive to its customers.

There has also been consolidation among the Company’s competitors in the esports and gaming industry Such consolidation could result in the formation of larger competitors with increased financial resources and altered cost structures, which may enable them to offer more competitive pricing models, gain a larger market share of customers, expand product offerings and broaden their geographic scope of operations.

Risks that impact our customers may impact us.

Because we generate website traffic through our affiliate marketing program, if participants in our affiliate marketing program see a slowdown in business or website traffic it may lead to fewer visitors on our website, which could have an adverse effect on our business.

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Because three of our directors and a substantial portion of our assets are located in jurisdictions other than the United States and Canada, you may have no effective recourse against the directors not located in the United States and Canada for misconduct and may not be able to enforce judgment and civil liabilities against these directors.

Three of our directors and a substantial portion of our assets are or may be located in jurisdictions outside the U.S. As a result, a person may not be able to affect service of process within the U.S. on our directors and officers. A person also may not be able to recover against them on judgments of U.S. courts or to obtain original judgments against them in foreign courts, including judgments predicated upon civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws.

We operate in a very competitive business environment and if we do not adapt our approach and our products to meet this competitive environment, our business, results of operations or financial condition could be adversely impacted.

There is intense competition in the gaming management and gaming products industry which is characterized by dynamic customer demand and rapid technological advances. Today, there are many systems providers in the U.S. and abroad offering casinos and gaming operators “total solution” casino management and table games management systems. As a result, we must continually adapt our approach and our products to meet this demand and match technological advances and if we cannot do so, our business results of operations or financial condition may be adversely impacted. Conversely, the development of new competitive products or the enhancement of existing competitive products in any market in which we operate could have an adverse impact on our business, results of operations or financial condition. If we are unable to remain dynamic in the face of changes in the market, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

We are vulnerable to additional or increased taxes and fees.

We believe that the prospect of raising significant additional revenue through taxes and fees is one of the primary reasons that certain jurisdictions permit legalized gaming. As a result, gaming companies are typically subject to significant taxes and fees in addition to the normal federal, state, provincial and local income taxes and such taxes and fees may be increased at any time. From time to time, legislators and officials have proposed changes in tax laws or in the administration of laws affecting the gaming industry. Many states and municipalities, including ones in which we operate, are currently experiencing budgetary pressures that may make it more likely they would seek to impose additional taxes and fees on our operations. It is not possible to determine the likelihood or extent of any such future changes in tax laws or fees, or changes in the administration of such laws; however, if enacted, such changes could have a material adverse impact on our business.

A lack of confidence in the integrity of our core businesses could affect our ability to retain our customers and engage with new customers.

The integrity of the gaming and pari -mutuel (bet exchange and pool style) wagering industries must be perceived as fair to patrons and the public at large. To prevent cheating or erroneous payouts, the necessary oversight processes must be in place to ensure that such activities cannot be manipulated. A loss of confidence in the fairness of our industries could have a material adverse impact on our business.

The legalization of online real money gaming in the United States and our ability to predict and capitalize on any such legalization may impact our business.

Nevada, Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania have enacted legislation to legalize online real money gaming. In recent years, California, Mississippi, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Iowa, Illinois, New York, Washington D.C. and West Virginia have considered such legislation. If a large number of additional states or the Federal government enact online real money gaming legislation and we are unable to obtain the necessary licenses to operate online real money gaming websites in United States jurisdictions where such games are legalized, our future growth in real money gaming could be materially impaired.

States or the Federal government may legalize online real money gaming in a manner that is unfavorable to us. Several states and the Federal government are considering draft laws that require online casinos to also have a license to operate a brick -and mortar casino, either directly or indirectly through an affiliate. If, like Nevada and New Jersey, state jurisdictions enact legislation legalizing online real money casino gaming subject to this brick -and-mortar requirement, we may be unable to offer online real money gaming in such jurisdictions if we are unable to establish an affiliation with a brick -and-mortar casino in such jurisdiction on acceptable terms.

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In the online real money gaming industry, a significant “first mover” advantage exists. Our ability to compete effectively in respect of a particular style of online real money gaming in the United States may be premised on introducing a style of gaming before our competitors. Failing to do so (“move first”) could materially impair our ability to grow in the online real money gaming space. We may fail to accurately predict when online real money gaming will be legalized in significant jurisdictions. The legislative process in each state and at the Federal level is unique and capable of rapid, often unpredictable change. If we fail to accurately forecast when and how, if at all, online real money gaming will be legalized in additional state jurisdictions, such failure could impair our readiness to introduce online real money gaming offerings in such jurisdictions which could have a material adverse impact on our business.

Our business is subject to online security risk, including security breaches, and loss or misuse of our stored information as a result of such a breach, including customers’ personal information, could lead to government enforcement action or other litigation, potential liability, or otherwise harm our business.

We receive, process, store and use personal information and other customer data. There are numerous federal, state and local laws regarding privacy and the storing, sharing, use, processing, disclosure and protection of personal information and other data. Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with our privacy policies, our privacy -related obligations to customers or other third parties, or our privacy -related legal obligations, or any compromise of security that results in the unauthorized release or transfer of personally identifiable information or other player data, may result in governmental enforcement actions, litigation or public statements against us by consumer advocacy groups or others and could cause our customers to lose trust in us which could have an adverse impact on our business. In the area of information security and data protection, many states have passed laws requiring notification to customers when there is a security breach for personal data, such as the 2002 amendment to California’s Information Practices Act, or requiring the adoption of minimum information security standards that are often vaguely defined and difficult to practically implement. The costs of compliance with these types of laws may increase in the future as a result of changes in interpretation or changes in law. Any failure on our part to comply with these types of laws may subject us to significant liabilities.

Third parties we work with, such as vendors, may violate applicable laws or our policies, and such violations may also put our customers’ information at risk and could in turn have an adverse impact on our business. We are also subject to payment card association rules and obligations under each association’s contracts with payment card processors. Under these rules and obligations, if information is compromised, we could be liable to payment card issuers for the associated expense and penalties. If we fail to follow payment card industry security standards, even if no customer information is compromised, we could incur significant fines or experience a significant increase in payment card transaction costs.

Security breaches, computer malware and computer hacking attacks have become more prevalent in our industry. Many companies, including ours, have been the targets of such attacks. Any security breach caused by hacking which involves efforts to gain unauthorized access to information or systems, or to cause intentional malfunctions or loss or corruption of data, software, hardware or other computer equipment, and the inadvertent transmission of computer viruses could harm our business. Though it is difficult to determine what harm may directly result from any specific interruption or breach, any failure to maintain performance, reliability, security and availability of our network infrastructure to the satisfaction of our players may harm our reputation and our ability to retain existing players and attract new players.

If unauthorized disclosure of the source code we currently license, and expect to own upon the completion of this offering occurs, we could potentially lose future trade secret protection for that source code. This could make it easier for third parties to compete with our products by copying functionality which could adversely affect our revenue and operating margins. Unauthorized disclosure of source code also could increase security risks.

Because the techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service, or sabotage systems, change frequently and often are not recognized until launched against a target, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate preventative measures. We have developed systems and processes that are designed to protect customer information and prevent data loss and other security breaches, including systems and processes designed to reduce the impact of a security breach at a third party vendor; however, such measures cannot provide absolute security.

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We are subject to payment-related risks, such as risk associated with the fraudulent use of credit or debit cards which could have adverse effects on our business due to chargebacks from customers

We allow funding and payments to accounts using a variety of methods, including electronic funds transfer (“EFT”), and credit and debit cards. As we continue to introduce new funding or payment options to our players, we may be subject to additional regulatory and compliance requirements. We also may be subject to the risk of fraudulent use of credit or debit cards, or other funding and/or payment options. For certain funding or payment options, including credit and debit cards, we may pay interchange and other fees which may increase over time and, therefore, raise operating costs and reduce profitability. We rely on third parties to provide payment -processing services and it could disrupt our business if these companies become unwilling or unable to provide these services to us. We are also subject to rules and requirements governing EFT which could change or be reinterpreted to make it difficult or impossible for us to comply. If we fail to comply with these rules or requirements, we may be subject to fines and higher transaction fees or possibly lose our ability to accept credit or debit cards, or other forms of payment from customers which could have a material adverse impact on our business.

Chargebacks occur when customers seek to void credit card or other payment transactions. Cardholders are intended to be able to reverse card transactions only if there has been unauthorized use of the card or the services contracted for have not been provided. In our business, customers occasionally seek to reverse online gaming losses through chargebacks. We place great emphasis on control procedures to protect from chargebacks; however, these control procedures may not be sufficient to protect us from adverse effects on our business or results of operations.

Our profitability depends upon many factors for which no assurance can be given.

Profitability depends upon many factors, including the ability to develop and maintain valuable products and services, our ability to identify and obtain the rights to additional products to add to our existing product line, success and expansion of our sales programs, expansion of our customer base, obtaining the right balance of expense levels and the overall success of our business activities. We anticipate that we will generate operating income in the next 12 months although no assurance can be given in this regard. Even if we do achieve profitability, we may not be able to sustain or increase profitability on a quarterly or annual basis. Our failure to become and remain profitable would depress the value of our company and could impair our ability to raise capital, expand our business, diversify our product offerings or even continue our operations. A decline in the value of our stock could also cause you to lose all or part of your investment.

Future cash flows fluctuations may affect our ability to fund our working capital requirements or achieve our business objectives in a timely manner.

Our working capital requirements and cash flows are expected to be subject to quarterly and yearly fluctuations, depending on such factors as timing and size of capital expenditures, levels of sales and collection of receivables, customer payment terms and supplier terms and conditions. We expect the net proceeds from this offering will enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months However, a greater than expected slow -down in capital spending by our customers may require us to adjust our current business model. As a result, our revenues and cash flows may be materially lower than we expect and we may be required to reduce our capital expenditures and investments or take other measures in order to meet our cash requirements. We may seek additional funds from liquidity -generating transactions and other conventional sources of external financing (which may include a variety of debt, convertible debt and/or equity financings). We cannot provide any assurance that our net cash requirements will be as we currently expect. Our inability to manage cash flow fluctuations resulting from the above factors could have a material adverse effect on our ability to fund our working capital requirements from operating cash flows and other sources of liquidity or to achieve our business objectives in a timely manner.

Our business may be materially and adversely affected by increased levels of debt.

In order to finance our business or to finance possible acquisitions we may incur significant levels of debt compared to historical levels, and we may need to secure additional sources of funding, which may include debt or convertible debt financing, in the future. A high level of debt, arduous or restrictive terms and conditions relating to accessing certain sources of funding, failure to meet the financial and/or other covenants in our credit and/or support facilities and any significant reduction in, or access to, such facilities, poor business performance or lower than expected cash

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inflows could have adverse consequences on our ability to fund our business operations. Other effects of a high level of debt include the following:

•         we may have difficulty borrowing money in the future or accessing sources of funding;

•         we may need to use a large portion of our cash flows from operating activities to pay principal and interest on our indebtedness, which would reduce the amount of cash available to finance our operations and other business activities;

•         a high debt level, arduous or restrictive terms and conditions, or lower than expected cash flows would make us more vulnerable to economic downturns and adverse developments in our business; and

•         if operating cash flows are not sufficient to meet our operating expenses, capital expenditures and debt service requirements as they become due, we may be required, in order to meet our debt service obligations, to delay or reduce capital expenditures or the introduction of new products and services, sell assets and/or forego business opportunities including acquisitions, research and development projects or product design enhancements.

Esports’ online offerings are part of new and evolving industries, which presents significant uncertainty and business risks.

The online gaming and interactive entertainment industry, which includes social, casual and mobile gaming and interactive entertainment, is relatively new and continues to evolve. Whether these industries grow and whether Esports’ online business will ultimately succeed, will be affected by, among other things, developments in social networks, mobile platforms, legal and regulatory developments (such as the passage of new laws or regulations or the extension of existing laws or regulations to online gaming activities), taxation of gaming activities, data privacy laws and regulation and other factors that the Company is unable to predict and which are beyond the Company’s control. Given the dynamic evolution of these industries, it can be difficult to plan strategically, and it is possible that competitors will be more successful than the Company at adapting to change and pursuing business opportunities. Additionally, as the online gaming industry advances, including with respect to regulation, the Company may become subject to additional compliance -related costs. Consequently, the Company cannot provide assurance that the Company’s online and interactive offerings will grow at the rates expected or be successful in the long term.

Several companies have launched online social casino offerings, and new competitors are likely to continue to emerge, some of which may be operated by social gaming companies with a larger base of existing users, or by casino operators with more experience in operating a casino. If Esports’ products do not obtain popularity or maintain popularity or fail to grow in a manner that meets the Company’s expectations, Esports’ results of operations and financial condition could be harmed.

Esports’ success in the competitive gaming and interactive entertainment industries depends in large part on its ability to develop and manage frequent introductions of innovative products.

The online gaming and interactive entertainment industries are characterized by dynamic customer demand and technological advances, including for land -based and online gaming products. As a result, the Company must continually introduce and successfully market new themes and technologies in order to remain competitive and effectively stimulate customer demand. The process of developing new products and systems is inherently complex and uncertain. It requires accurate anticipation of changing customer needs and end user preferences as well as emerging technological trends. If the Company’s competitors develop new content and technologically innovative products, and Esports fails to keep pace, its business could be adversely affected. Additionally, the introduction of products embodying new technology and the emergence of new industry standards can render the Company’s existing solutions obsolete and unmarketable and can exert price pressures on existing solutions. To remain competitive, the Company must invest resources towards its research and development efforts to introduce new and innovative products with dynamic features to attract new customers and retain existing customers. If the Company fails to accurately anticipate customer needs and end -user preferences through the development of new products and technologies, it could lose business to its competitors, which would adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial position.

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The Company intends to continue investing resources toward its research and development efforts. There is no assurance that its investments in research and development will lead to successful new technologies or timely new products. If a new product does not gain market acceptance, the Company’s business could be adversely affected. Most directly, if a product is unsuccessful, the Company could incur losses. Additionally, if the Company cannot efficiently adapt its processes and infrastructure to meet the needs of its product innovations, its business could be negatively impacted. There is no certainty that the Company’s new products will attain market acceptance or that its competitors will not more effectively anticipate or respond to changing customer preferences. In addition, any delays by the Company in introducing new products could negatively impact its operating results by providing an opportunity for its competitors to introduce new products and gain market share.

The Company cannot give assurance that it will successfully develop new products or enhance and improve its existing products, that new products and enhanced and improved existing products will achieve market acceptance or that the introduction of new products or enhanced existing products by others will not render the Company’s products obsolete. Dynamic customer demand and technological advances often demand high levels of research and development expenditures in order to meet accelerated product introductions, and the life cycles of certain products may be short, which could adversely affect the Company’s operating results. In some cases, the Company’s new products and solutions may require long development and testing periods and may not be introduced in a timely manner or may not achieve the broad market acceptance necessary to generate significant revenue. The Company’s inability to develop solutions that meet customer needs and compete successfully against competitors’ offerings could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Failure to attract, retain and motivate key employees may adversely affect the Company’s ability to compete and the loss of the services of key personnel could have a material adverse effect on Esports’ business.

The Company depends on the services of a few key executive officers. The loss of any of these key persons could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition. The Company’s success is also highly dependent on its continuing ability to identify, hire, train, motivate and retain highly qualified technical, marketing and management personnel. Competition for such personnel can be intense, and the Company cannot provide assurance that it will be able to attract or retain highly qualified technical, marketing and management personnel in the future. Stock options may comprise a significant component of key employee compensation, and if the Company’s Common Share price declines, it may be difficult to retain such individuals. Similarly, changes in the Company’s share price may hinder the Company’s ability to recruit key employees, as they may elect to seek employment with other companies that they believe have better long -term prospects. The Company’s inability to attract and retain the necessary technical, marketing and management personnel may adversely affect its future growth and profitability. The Company’s retention and recruiting may require significant increases in compensation expense, which would adversely affect the Company’s results of operation.

The leadership of Esports’ chief executive officer, Mr. Grant Johnson (“Mr. Johnson”), has been a critical element of the Company’s success. The departure, death or disability of Mr. Johnson or other extended or permanent loss of his services, or any negative market or industry perception with respect to him or arising from his loss, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business. Esports’ other executive officers and other members of senior management have substantial experience and expertise in Esports’ business and have made significant contributions to its growth and success. The unexpected loss of services of one or more of these individuals could also adversely affect the Company. Esports’ is not protected by key man or similar life insurance covering members of senior management.

Our management team has limited experience managing a public company and regulatory compliance may divert our attention from the day-to-day management of its business.

Our management team has limited experience managing a publicly -traded company and limited experience complying with the increasingly complex laws pertaining to public companies. These obligations typically require substantial attention from our senior management and could divert our attention away from the day -to-day management of our business.

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Our internal control over financial reporting does not currently meet the standards required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and failure to achieve and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could have a material adverse effect on our business and stock price.

We have not maintained internal control over financial reporting in a manner that meets the standards of publicly traded companies required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes -Oxley Act of 2002. The rules governing the standards that must be met for our management to assess our internal control over financial reporting are complex and require significant documentation, testing and possible remediation. We expect to begin the process of reviewing, documenting and testing our internal control over financial reporting after completion of this offering. We might encounter problems or delays in completing the implementation of any changes necessary to make a favorable assessment of our internal control over financial reporting. If we cannot favorably assess the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, investors could lose confidence in our financial information and the price of our common stock could decline.

The Company is a holding company with its only asset being direct and indirect ownership of its operating subsidiaries.

As a holding company, we do not have any material non -financial assets other than our direct and indirect ownership of our operating subsidiaries. We have no independent means of generating revenue. To the extent that we will need funds beyond our own financial resources to pay liabilities or to fund operations, we may have to borrow or otherwise raise funds sufficient to meet these obligations and operate our business and, thus, our liquidity and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

We currently do not maintain insurance coverage, and any claims against us may result in our incurring substantial costs and a diversion of resources.

We do not currently hold directors and officers liability insurance, although we do expect to obtain coverage at the conclusion of this offering. We do not maintain key -man life insurance on any of our senior management or key personnel, business interruption insurance, employer’s liability insurance or liability insurance. If and when we do obtain insurance coverage, it may be insufficient to cover any claim. Any liability or damage to, or caused by, our facilities or our personnel beyond our insurance coverage may result in our incurring substantial costs and a diversion of resources.

The Company’s business is vulnerable to changing economic conditions and to other factors that adversely affect the industries in which it operates.

The demand for entertainment and leisure activities tends to be highly sensitive to changes in consumers’ disposable income, and thus can be affected by changes in the economy and consumer tastes, both of which are difficult to predict and beyond the control of the Company. Unfavorable changes in general economic conditions, including recessions, economic slowdown, sustained high levels of unemployment, and increasing fuel or transportation costs, may reduce customers’ disposable income or result in fewer individuals visiting casinos, whether land -based or online, or otherwise engaging in entertainment and leisure activities, including gambling. As a result, the Company cannot ensure that demand for its products or services will remain constant. Continued or renewed adverse developments affecting economies throughout the world, including a general tightening of availability of credit, decreased liquidity in many financial markets, increasing interest rates, increasing energy costs, acts of war or terrorism, transportation disruptions, natural disasters, declining consumer confidence, sustained high levels of unemployment or significant declines in stock markets, could lead to a further reduction in discretionary spending on leisure activities, such as gambling. Any significant or prolonged decrease in consumer spending on entertainment or leisure activities could reduce the Company’s online games, reducing the Company’s cash flows and revenues. If the Company experiences a significant unexpected decrease in demand for its products, it could incur losses.

Changes in ownership of competitors or consolidations within the gaming industry may negatively impact pricing and lead to downward pricing pressures which could reduce revenue.

A decline in demand for the Company’s products in the gaming industry could adversely affect its business. Demand for the Company’s products is driven primarily by the replacement of existing services as well as the expansion of existing online gaming, and the expansion of new channels of distribution, such as mobile gaming. Additionally, consolidation within the online gambling market could result in the Company facing competition from larger combined entities, which may benefit from greater resources and economies of scale. Also, any fragmentation within the industry creating a number of smaller, independent operators with fewer resources could also adversely affect the Company’s business as these operators might cause a further slowdown in the replacement cycle for the Company’s products.

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Litigation costs and the outcome of litigation could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business.

From time to time, Esports may be subject to litigation claims through the ordinary course of its business operations regarding, but not limited to, employment matters, security of consumer and employee personal information, contractual relations with suppliers, marketing and infringement of trademarks and other intellectual property rights. Litigation to defend Esports against claims by third parties, or to enforce any rights that Esports may have against third parties, may be necessary, which could result in substantial costs and diversion of Esports’ resources, causing a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations. Aside from the lawsuit referenced herein under the heading “Legal Proceedings”, the Company is not aware of any current material legal proceedings outstanding, threatened or pending as of the date hereof by or against the Company, given the nature of its business, it is, and may from time to time in the future be, party to various, and at times numerous, legal, administrative and regulatory inquiries, investigations, proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. Because the outcome of litigation is inherently uncertain, if one or more of such legal matters were to be resolved against the Company for amounts in excess of management’s expectations, the Company’s results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

The Company relies on its internal marketing and branding function, and intends to rely on relationship with ambassadors, distributors, service providers and channel partners to promote its products and generate revenue, and the failure to maintain and develop these relationships could adversely affect the business and financial condition of the Company.

The Company is dependent upon its internal marketing and branding function as well as its ability to establish and develop new relationships and to build relationships with distributors and service providers on which it will rely to promote its current and future products, including online gaming services and live events such as potentially creating and hosting live esports tournaments. The Company cannot provide assurance that it will be successful in maintaining or advancing such internal function or relationship. In addition, the Company cannot provide assurance that its future distributors and service providers will act in a manner that will promote the success of the Company’s products and services. Failure by its internal marketing and branding function or channel partners to promote and support the Company’s products and services or failure by the Company to establish and develop relationships with ambassadors, distributors and service providers, could adversely affect the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition. Even if the Company is successful in maintaining or advancing such internal function or establishing and developing relationships with distributors or service providers, there is no guarantee that this will result in a growth in revenue.

Moreover, if some of the Company’s competitors offer their products and services to distributors on more favorable terms or have more products or services available to meet their needs, there may be pressure on the Company to reduce the price of its products or services, failing which the Company’s distributors and service providers may stop carrying its products or services or de -emphasize the sale of its products and services in favor of the products and services of competitors.

Risks Related to International Operations

The risks related to international operations, in particular in countries outside of the United States and Canada, could negatively affect the Company’s results.

All of the Company’s operations are conducted in foreign jurisdictions including, but not limited to: Curacao, Antigua and Barbuda and Malta. It is expected that the Company will derive more than 95% of its revenue from transactions denominated in currencies other than the United States and the Canadian dollar, and the Company expects that receivables with respect to foreign sales will continue to account for a significant majority of its total accounts and receivables outstanding. As such, the Company’s operations may be adversely affected by changes in foreign government policies and legislation or social instability and other factors which are not within the control of the Company, including, but not limited to, recessions in foreign economies, expropriation, nationalization and limitation or restriction on repatriation of funds, assets or earnings, longer receivables collection periods and greater difficulty in collecting accounts receivable, changes in consumer tastes and trends, renegotiation or nullification of existing contracts or licenses, changes in gaming policies, regulatory requirements or the personnel administering them, currency fluctuations and devaluations, exchange controls, economic sanctions and royalty and tax increases, risk of terrorist activities, revolution, border disputes, implementation of tariffs and other trade barriers and protectionist practices, taxation policies, including royalty and tax increases and retroactive tax claims, volatility of financial markets and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, difficulties in the protection of intellectual property particularly in

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countries with fewer intellectual property protections, the effects that evolving regulations regarding data privacy may have on the Company’s online operations, adverse changes in the creditworthiness of parties with whom the Company has significant receivables or forward currency exchange contracts, labour disputes and other risks arising out of foreign governmental sovereignty over the areas in which the Company’s operations are conducted. The Company’s operations may also be adversely affected by social, political and economic instability and by laws and policies of such foreign jurisdictions affecting foreign trade, taxation and investment. If the Company’s operations are disrupted and/or the economic integrity of its contracts is threatened for unexpected reasons, its business may be harmed.

The Company’s international activities may require protracted negotiations with host governments, national companies and third parties. Foreign government regulations may favor or require the awarding of contracts to local contractors or require foreign contractors to employ citizens of, or purchase supplies from, a particular jurisdiction. In the event of a dispute arising in connection with the Company’s operations in a foreign jurisdiction where it conducts its business, the Company may be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of foreign courts or may not be successful in subjecting foreign persons to the jurisdictions of the courts of United States or Canada or enforcing American and Canadian judgments in such other jurisdictions. The Company may also be hindered or prevented from enforcing its rights with respect to a governmental instrumentality because of the doctrine of sovereign immunity. Accordingly, the Company’s activities in foreign jurisdictions could be substantially affected by factors beyond the Company’s control, any of which could have a material adverse effect on it. The Company believes that management’s experience to date in commercializing its products and solutions in Europe and the Caribbean may be of assistance in helping to reduce these risks. Some countries in which the Company may operate may be considered politically and economically unstable.

Doing business in the industries in which the Company operates often requires compliance with numerous and extensive procedures and formalities. These procedures and formalities may result in unexpected or lengthy delays in commencing important business activities. In some cases, failure to follow such formalities or obtain relevant evidence may call into question the validity of the entity or the actions taken. Management of the Company is unable to predict the effect of additional corporate and regulatory formalities which may be adopted in the future including whether any such laws or regulations would materially increase Esports’ cost of doing business or affect its operations in any area.

Esports may in the future enter into agreements and conduct activities outside of the jurisdictions where it currently carries on business, which expansion may present challenges and risks that Esport has not faced in the past, any of which could adversely affect the results of operations and/or financial condition of Esports.

The Company is subject to foreign exchange and currency risks that could adversely affect its operations, and the Company’s ability to mitigate its foreign exchange risk through hedging transactions may be limited.

The Company expects that it will derive in excess of 95% of its revenues in currencies other than the United States and Canadian dollar; however, a substantial portion of the Company’s operating expenses are incurred in United States dollars. Fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar, the Euro and other currencies may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and operating results. The Company’s consolidated financial results are affected by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Foreign currency exchange rate exposures arise from current transactions and anticipated transactions denominated in currencies other than United States and Canadian dollars and from the translation of foreign -currency-denominated balance sheet accounts into United States and Canadian dollar -denominated balance sheet accounts. The Company is exposed to currency exchange rate fluctuations because portions of its revenue and expenses are denominated in currencies other than the United States and Canadian dollar, particularly the Euro. In particular, uncertainty regarding economic conditions in Europe and the debt crisis affecting certain countries in the European Union pose risk to the stability of the Euro. Exchange rate fluctuations could adversely affect the Company’s operating results and cash flows and the value of its assets outside of United States and Canada. If a foreign currency is devalued in a jurisdiction in which the Company is paid in such currency, then the Company’s customers may be required to pay higher amounts for the Company’s products, which they may be unable or unwilling to pay.

While the Company may enter into forward currency swaps and other derivative instruments intended to mitigate the foreign currency exchange risk, there can be no assurance the Company will do so or that any instruments that the Company enters into will successfully mitigate such risk. If the Company enters into foreign currency forward or other hedging contracts, the Company would be subject to the risk that a counterparty to one or more of these contracts defaults on its performance under the contracts. During an economic downturn, a counterparty’s financial condition

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may deteriorate rapidly and with little notice, and the Company may be unable to take action to protect its exposure. In the event of a counterparty default, the Company could lose the benefit of its hedging contract, which may harm its business and financial condition. In the event that one or more of the Company’s counterparties becomes insolvent or files for bankruptcy, its ability to eventually recover any benefit lost as a result of that counterparty’s default may be limited by the liquidity of the counterparty. The Company expects that it will not be able to hedge all of its exposure to any particular foreign currency, and it may not hedge its exposure at all with respect to certain foreign currencies. Changes in exchange rates and the Company’s limited ability or inability to successfully hedge exchange rate risk could have an adverse impact on the Company’s liquidity and results of operations.

The gaming industry is highly regulated and we must adhere to various regulations and maintain applicable licenses to continue our operations. Failure to abide by regulations or maintain applicable licenses could be disruptive to our business and could adversely affect our operations.

We and our products are subject to extensive regulation under federal, state, local and foreign laws, rules and regulations of the jurisdictions in which we do business and our products are used. Violations of laws in one jurisdiction could result in disciplinary action in other jurisdictions. Licenses, approvals or findings of suitability may be revoked, suspended or conditioned. In sum, we may not be able to obtain or maintain all necessary registrations, licenses, permits or approvals. The licensing process may result in delays or adversely affect our operations and our ability to maintain key personnel, and our efforts to comply with any new licensing regulations will increase our costs.

We may be unable to obtain licenses in new jurisdictions where our customers operate.

We are subject to regulation in any jurisdiction where our customers access our website. To expand into any such jurisdiction we may need to be licensed, or obtain approvals of our products or services. If we do not receive, or receive a revocation of a license in a particular jurisdiction for our products, we would not be able to sell or place our products in that jurisdiction. Any such outcome could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and any growth plans for our business.

Privacy concerns could result in regulatory changes and impose additional costs and liabilities on the Company, limit its use of information, and adversely affect its business.

Personal privacy has become a significant issue in Canada, the United States, Europe, and many other countries in which the Company currently operates and may operate in the future. Many federal, state, and foreign legislatures and government agencies have imposed or are considering imposing restrictions and requirements about the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information obtained from individuals. Changes to laws or regulations affecting privacy could impose additional costs and liability on the Company and could limit its use of such information to add value for customers. If the Company were required to change its business activities or revise or eliminate services, or to implement burdensome compliance measures, its business and results of operations could be harmed. In addition, the Company may be subject to fines, penalties, and potential litigation if it fails to comply with applicable privacy regulations, any of which could adversely affect the Company’s business, liquidity and results of operation.

The Company’s results of operations could be affected by natural events in the locations in which it operates or where its customers or suppliers operate.

Esports, its customers, and its suppliers have operations in locations subject to natural occurrences such as severe weather and other geological events, including hurricanes, earthquakes, or flood that could disrupt operations. Any serious disruption at any of Esports’ facilities or the facilities of its customers or suppliers due to a natural disaster could have a material adverse effect on Esports’ revenues and increase its costs and expenses. If there is a natural disaster or other serious disruption at any of Esports’ facilities, it could impair its ability to adequately supply its customers, cause a significant disruption to its operations, cause Esports to incur significant costs to relocate or re -establish these functions and negatively impact its operating results. While Esports intends to seek insurance against certain business interruption risks, such insurance may not adequately compensate Esports for any losses incurred as a result of natural or other disasters. In addition, any natural disaster that results in a prolonged disruption to the operations of Esports’ customers or suppliers may adversely affect its business, results of operations or financial condition.

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Risks Related to Regulation

The Company is subject to various laws relating to trade, export controls, and foreign corrupt practices, the violation of which could adversely affect its operations, reputation, business, prospects, operating results and financial condition.

We are subject to risks associated with doing business outside of the United States, including exposure to complex foreign and U.S. regulations such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”) and other anti -corruption laws which generally prohibit U.S. companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Violations of the FCPA and other anti -corruption laws may result in severe criminal and civil sanctions and other penalties. It may be difficult to oversee the conduct of any contractors, third -party partners, representatives or agents who are not our employees, potentially exposing us to greater risk from their actions. If our employees or agents fail to comply with applicable laws or company policies governing our international operations, we may face legal proceedings and actions which could result in civil penalties, administration actions and criminal sanctions. Any determination that we have violated any anti -corruption laws could have a material adverse impact on our business. Changes in trade sanctions laws may restrict the Company’s business practices, including cessation of business activities in sanctioned countries or with sanctioned entities.

Violations of these laws and regulations could result in significant fines, criminal sanctions against Esports, its officers or its employees, requirements to obtain export licenses, disgorgement of profits, cessation of business activities in sanctioned countries, prohibitions on the conduct of its business and its inability to market and sell the Company’s products in one or more countries. Additionally, any such violations could materially damage the Company’s reputation, brand, international expansion efforts, ability to attract and retain employees and the Company’s business, prospects, operating results and financial condition.

We also deal with significant amounts of cash in our operations and are subject to various reporting and anti -money laundering regulations. Any violation of anti -money laundering laws or regulations by any of our properties could have a material adverse impact on our business.

The gaming industry is heavily regulated and failure by the Company to comply with applicable requirements could be disruptive to its business and could adversely affect its operations.

The gaming industry is subject to extensive scrutiny and regulation at all levels of government, both domestic and foreign, including but not limited to, federal, state, provincial, local, and in some instances, tribal authorities. While the regulatory requirements vary by jurisdiction, most require:

•         licenses and/or permits;

•         findings of suitability;

•         documentation of qualifications, including evidence of financial stability; and

•         other required approvals for companies who operate in online gaming or manufacture or distribute gaming equipment and services, including but not limited to approvals for new products.

Any license, permit, approval or finding of suitability may be revoked, suspended or conditioned at any time. The loss of a license in one jurisdiction could trigger the loss of a license or affect the Company’s eligibility for a license in another jurisdiction. The Company may be unable to obtain or maintain all necessary registrations, licenses, permits or approvals, and could incur fines or experience delays related to the licensing process which could adversely affect its operations. The finding of suitability process may be expensive and time -consuming . The Company’s delay or failure to obtain licenses and approvals in any jurisdiction may prevent it from distributing its solutions and generating revenues. A gaming regulatory body may refuse to issue or renew a registration if the Company, or one of its directors, officers, employees or associates: (i) is considered to be a detriment to the integrity or lawful conduct or management of gaming, (ii) no longer meets a registration requirement, (iii) has breached or is in breach of a condition of registration or an operational agreement with a regulatory authority, (iv) has made a material misrepresentation, omission or misstatement in an application for registration or in reply to an enquiry by a person conducting an audit, investigation or inspection for a gaming regulatory authority, (v) has been refused a similar registration in another jurisdiction, (vi) has held a similar registration, or license in that province, state or another jurisdiction which has been suspended, revoked or cancelled, or (vii) has been convicted of an offence, inside or outside of the United States that calls into question the Company’s honesty or integrity or the honesty or integrity of one of its directors, officers, employees or associates.

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Additionally, the Company’s services must be approved in some jurisdictions in which they are offered; this process cannot be assured or guaranteed. Obtaining these approvals is a time -consuming process that can be extremely costly. A provider of gaming solutions may pursue corporate regulatory approval with regulators of a particular jurisdiction while it pursues technical regulatory approval for its gaming solutions by that same jurisdiction. It is possible that after incurring significant expenses and dedicating substantial time and effort towards such regulatory approvals, that Esports may not obtain either of them. If the Company fails to obtain the necessary certification, registration, license, approval or finding of suitability in a given jurisdiction, it would likely be prohibited from distributing its services in that particular jurisdiction altogether. If the Company fails to seek, does not receive, or receives a revocation of a license in a particular jurisdiction for its games, hardware or software, then it cannot sell, service or place on a participation or leased basis or license its products in that jurisdiction and its issued licenses in other jurisdictions may be impacted. Furthermore, some jurisdictions require license holders to obtain government approval before engaging in some transactions, such as business combinations, reorganizations, stock offerings and repurchases. The Company may not be able to obtain all necessary registrations, licenses, permits, approvals or findings of suitability in a timely manner, or at all. Delays in regulatory approvals or failure to obtain such approvals may also serve as a barrier to entry to the market for the Company’s solutions. If the Company is unable to overcome the barriers to entry, it will materially affect its results of operations and future prospects. To the extent new gaming jurisdictions are established or expanded, the Company cannot guarantee it will be successful in penetrating such new jurisdictions or expanding its business in line with the growth of existing jurisdictions. As the Company enters into new markets, it may encounter legal and regulatory challenges that are difficult or impossible to foresee and which could result in an unforeseen adverse impact on planned revenues or costs associated with the new market opportunity. If the Company is unable to effectively develop and operate within these new markets, then its business, operating results and financial condition could be impaired. The Company’s failure to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals in jurisdictions, whether individually or collectively, would have a material adverse effect on its business.

To expand into new jurisdictions, the Company may need to be licensed, obtain approvals of its products and/or seek licensure of its officers, directors, major shareholders, key employees or business partners. Any delays in obtaining or difficulty in maintaining regulatory approvals needed for expansion within existing markets or into new jurisdictions can negatively affect the Company’s opportunities for growth or delay its ability to recognize revenue from the sale or installation of products in any such jurisdictions.

The Company is subject to regulation affecting Internet gaming which varies from one jurisdiction to another and future legislative and court proceedings pertaining to Internet gaming may have a material impact on the operations and financial results of Esports.

The Company and its licensees are subject to applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which they operate. Some countries have introduced regulations attempting to restrict or prohibit Internet gaming, while others have taken the position that Internet gaming should be regulated and have adopted or are in the process of considering legislation to enable that regulation.

While the U.K. and other European countries and territories such as Malta, Alderney and Gibraltar have currently adopted a regime which permits its licensees to accept wagers from any jurisdiction, other countries, including the United States have, or are in the process of implementing, regimes which permit only the targeting of the domestic market provided a local license is obtained and local taxes accounted for. Other European countries and territories continue to defend a licensing regime that protects monopoly providers and have combined this with an attempt to outlaw all other supplies.

Future legislative and court decisions may have a material impact on the operations and financial results. Therefore, there is a risk that civil and criminal proceedings, including class actions brought by or on behalf of prosecutors or public entities incumbent monopoly providers, or private individuals, could be initiated against the Company, Internet service providers, credit card processors, advertisers and others involved in the Internet gaming industry. Such potential proceedings could involve substantial litigation expense, penalties, fines, seizure of assets, injunctions or other restrictions being imposed upon the Company or its licensees or other business partners, while diverting the attention of key executives. Such proceedings could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, revenues, operating results and financial condition as well as impact upon the Company’s reputation.

There can be no assurance that legally enforceable prohibiting legislation will not be proposed and passed in jurisdictions relevant or potentially relevant to the Company’s business to legislate or regulate various aspects of the Internet or the

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online gaming industry (or that existing laws in those jurisdictions will not be interpreted negatively). Compliance with any such legislation may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations, either as a result of the Company’s determining that a jurisdiction should be blocked, or because a local license may be costly for the Company or its licensees to obtain and/or such licenses may contain other commercially undesirable conditions. No copyrights have been filed on the source code to date.

The Company may not be able to capitalize on the expansion of online or other forms of interactive gaming or other trends and changes in the gaming industry, including due to laws and regulations governing these industries.

The Company participates in the new and evolving interactive gaming industry through its online, social and mobile products. The Company intends to take advantage of the liberalization of online and mobile gaming, within Canada, the U.S. and internationally; however, expansion of online and mobile gaming involves significant risks and uncertainties, including legal, business and financial risks. The success of online and mobile gaming and the Company’s interactive products and services may be affected by future developments in social networks, including Facebook, mobile platforms, regulatory developments, data privacy laws and other factors that the Company is unable to predict and are beyond its control. Consequently, the Company’s future operating results relating to its online gaming products and services are difficult to predict, and Esports cannot provide assurance that its products and services will grow at expected rates or be successful in the long term.

Additionally, the Company’s ability to successfully pursue its interactive gaming strategy depends on the laws and regulations relating to wagering through interactive channels. Internationally, laws relating to online gaming are evolving, particularly in Europe. To varying degrees, a number of European governments have taken steps to change the regulation of online wagering through the implementation of new or revised licensing and taxation regimes, including the possible imposition of sanctions on unlicensed providers. The Company cannot predict the timing, scope or terms of any such state, federal or foreign laws and regulations, or the extent to which any such laws and regulations will facilitate or hinder its interactive strategy.

The Company’s ability to operate in its proposed land -based or online jurisdictions or expand in new land -based or online jurisdictions could be adversely affected by new or changing laws or regulations, new interpretations of existing laws or regulations, and difficulties or delays in obtaining or maintaining required licenses or product approvals.

Changes in existing gaming laws or regulations, new interpretations of existing gaming laws or regulations or changes in the manner in which existing laws and regulations are enforced, all with respect to land -based and online gaming activities, may hinder or prevent the Company from continuing to operate in those jurisdictions where it currently carries on business, which would harm its operating results and financial condition. Furthermore, gaming regulatory bodies may from time to time amend the various disclosures and reporting requirements. If the Company fails to comply with any existing or future disclosure or reporting requirements, the regulators may take action against the Company which could ultimately include fines, the conditioning, suspension or revocation of approvals, registrations, permits or licenses and other disciplinary action. It cannot be assured that the Company will be able to adequately adjust to such potential changes. Additionally, evolving laws and regulations regarding data privacy, cyber security and anti -money laundering could adversely impact opportunities for growth in Esports’ online business, and could result in additional compliance -related costs.

Public opinion can also exert a significant influence over the regulation of the gaming industry. A negative shift in the public’s perception of gaming could affect future legislation in different jurisdictions. Among other things, such a shift could cause jurisdictions to abandon proposals to legalize gaming, thereby limiting the number of new jurisdictions into which the Company could expand. Negative public perception could also lead to new restrictions on or to the prohibition of gaming in jurisdictions in which the Company currently operates.

Regulations that may be adopted with respect to the Internet and electronic commerce may decrease the growth in the use of the Internet and lead to the decrease in the demand for Esports’ products and services.

In addition to regulations pertaining to the gaming industry in general and specifically to online gaming, the Company may become subject to any number of laws and regulations that may be adopted with respect to the Internet and electronic commerce. New laws and regulations that address issues such as user privacy, pricing, online content regulation, taxation, advertising, intellectual property, information security, and the characteristics and quality of online products and services may be enacted. As well, current laws, which predate or are incompatible with the Internet

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and electronic commerce, may be applied and enforced in a manner that restricts the electronic commerce market. The application of such pre -existing laws regulating communications or commerce in the context of the Internet and electronic commerce is uncertain. Moreover, it may take years to determine the extent to which existing laws relating to issues such as intellectual property ownership and infringement, libel and personal privacy are applicable to the Internet. The adoption of new laws or regulations relating to the Internet, or particular applications or interpretations of existing laws, could decrease the growth in the use of the Internet, decrease the demand for Esports’ products and services, increase Esports’ cost of doing business or could otherwise have a material adverse effect on Esports’ business, revenues, operating results and financial condition.

Esports Entertainment’s shareholders are subject to extensive governmental regulation and if a shareholder is found unsuitable by a gaming authority, that shareholder would not be able to beneficially own the Company’s Common Shares directly or indirectly.

In many jurisdictions, gaming laws can require any of the Company’s shareholders to file an application, be investigated, and qualify or have his, her or its suitability determined by gaming authorities. Gaming authorities have very broad discretion in determining whether an applicant should be deemed suitable. Subject to certain administrative proceeding requirements, the gaming regulators have the authority to deny any application or limit, condition, restrict, revoke or suspend any license, registration, finding of suitability or approval, or fine any person licensed, registered or found suitable or approved, for any cause deemed reasonable by the gaming authorities.

Furthermore, any person required by a gaming authority to be found suitable, who is found unsuitable by the gaming authority, may not hold directly or indirectly ownership of any voting security or the beneficial or record ownership of any non -voting security or any debt security of any public corporation which is registered with the relevant gaming authority beyond the time prescribed by the relevant gaming authority. A violation of the foregoing may constitute a criminal offence. A finding of unsuitability by a particular gaming authority impacts that person’s ability to associate or affiliate with gaming licensees in that particular jurisdiction and could impact the person’s ability to associate or affiliate with gaming licensees in other jurisdictions.

Many jurisdictions also require any person who acquires beneficial ownership of more than a certain percentage of voting securities of a gaming company and, in some jurisdictions, non -voting securities, typically 5%, to report the acquisition to gaming authorities, and gaming authorities may require such holders to apply for qualification or a finding of suitability, subject to limited exceptions for “institutional investors” that hold a company’s voting securities for investment purposes only.

Current environmental laws and regulations, or those enacted in the future, could result in additional liabilities and costs. Compliance with these laws could increase Esports’ costs and impact the availability of components required to manufacture its products. Violation of these laws may subject Esports to significant fines, penalties or disposal costs, which could negatively impact its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Legislative and regulatory changes could negatively affect our business and the business of our customers.

Legislative and regulatory changes may affect demand for or place limitations on the placement of our products. Such changes could affect us in a variety of ways. Legislation or regulation may introduce limitations on our products or opportunities for the use of our products and could foster competitive products or solutions at our or our customers’ expense. Our business will likely also suffer if our products became obsolete due to changes in laws or the regulatory framework.

Legislative or regulatory changes negatively impacting the gaming industry as a whole or our customers in particular could also decrease the demand for our products. Opposition to gaming could result in restrictions or even prohibitions of gaming operations in any jurisdiction or could result in increased taxes on gaming revenues. Tax matters, including changes in state, federal or other tax legislation or assessments by tax authorities could have a negative impact on our business. A reduction in growth of the gaming industry or in the number of gaming jurisdictions or delays in the opening of new or expanded casinos could reduce demand for our products. Changes in current or future laws or regulations or future judicial intervention in any particular jurisdiction may have a material adverse effect on our existing and proposed foreign and domestic operations. Any such adverse change in the legislative or regulatory environment could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

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Risks Related to Intellectual Property and Technology

Esports’ intellectual property may be insufficient to properly safeguard its technology and brands.

The Company may apply for patent protection in the United States, Canada, Europe and other countries relating to certain existing and proposed processes, designs and methods and other product innovations. Patent applications can, however, take many years to issue and the Company can provide no assurance that any of these patents will be issued at all. If the Company is denied any or all of these patents, it may not be able to successfully prevent its competitors from imitating its solutions or using some or all of the processes that are the subject of such patent applications. Such imitation may lead to increased competition within the finite market for the Company’s solutions. Even if pending patents are issued to the Company, its intellectual property rights may not be sufficiently comprehensive to prevent its competitors from developing similar competitive products and technologies. The Company’s success may also depend on its ability to obtain trademark protection for the names or symbols under which it markets its products and to obtain copyright protection and patent protection of its proprietary technologies, intellectual property and other game innovations and if the granted patents are challenged, protection may be lost. The Company may not be able to build and maintain goodwill in its trademarks or obtain trademark or patent protection, and there can be no assurance that any trademark, copyright or issued patent will provide competitive advantages for Esports or that Esports’ intellectual property will not be successfully challenged or circumvented by competitors.

Computer source codes for technology Esports licenses and expects to own upon completion of this offering, may also receive protection under international copyright laws. As such, EEG, or the party which it licenses the source code from, may need to initiate legal proceedings following such use to obtain orders to prevent further use of the source code.

The Company will also rely on trade secrets, ideas and proprietary know -how . Although the Company generally requires its employees and independent contractors to enter into confidentiality and intellectual property assignment agreements, it cannot be assured that the obligations therein will be maintained and honoured. If these agreements are breached, it is unlikely that the remedies available to the Company will be sufficient to compensate it for the damages suffered. In spite of confidentiality agreements and other methods of protecting trade secrets, the Company’s proprietary information could become known to or independently developed by competitors. If the Company fails to adequately protect its intellectual property and confidential information, its business may be harmed, and its liquidity and results of operations may be materially adversely impacted.

The Company may be subject to claims of intellectual property infringement or invalidity and adverse outcomes of litigation could unfavorably affect its operating results.

Monitoring infringement and misappropriation of intellectual property can be difficult and expensive, and the Company may not be able to detect infringement or misappropriation of its proprietary rights. Although the Company intends to aggressively pursue anyone who is reasonably believed to be infringing upon its intellectual property rights and who poses a significant commercial risk to the business, to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights, initiating and maintaining suits against such third parties will require substantial financial resources. The Company may not have the financial resources to bring such suits, and, if it does bring such suits, it may not prevail. Regardless of the Company’s success in any such actions, the expenses and management distraction involved may have a material adverse effect on its financial position.

A significant portion of the Company’s revenues may be generated from products using certain intellectual property rights, and EEG’s operating results would be negatively impacted if it was unsuccessful in licensing certain of those rights and/or protecting those rights from infringement, including losses of proprietary information from breaches of the Company’s cyber security efforts.

Further, the Company’s competitors have been granted patents protecting various gaming products and solutions features, including systems, methods and designs. If the Company’s products and solutions employ these processes, or other subject matter that is claimed under its competitors’ patents, or if other companies obtain patents claiming subject matter that the Company uses, those companies may bring infringement actions against it. The question of whether a product infringes a patent involves complex legal and factual issues, the determination of which is often uncertain. In addition, because patent applications can take many years to issue, there may be applications now pending of which the Company is unaware, which might later result in issued patents that the Company’s products and solutions may infringe. There can be no assurance that the Company’s products, including those with currently

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pending patent applications, will not be determined to have infringed upon an existing third -party patent. If any of the Company’s products and solutions infringes a valid patent, the Company may be required to discontinue offering certain products or systems, pay damages, purchase a license to use the intellectual property in question from its owner, or redesign the product in question to avoid infringement. A license may not be available or may require EEG to pay substantial royalties, which could in turn force EEG to attempt to redesign the infringing product or to develop alternative technologies at a considerable expense. Additionally, the Company may not be successful in any attempt to redesign the infringing product or to develop alternative technologies, which could force the Company to withdraw its product or services from the market.

The Company may also infringe other intellectual property rights belonging to third parties, such as trademarks, copyrights and confidential information. As with patent litigation, the infringement of trademarks, copyrights and confidential information involve complex legal and factual issues and the Company’s products, branding or associated marketing materials may be found to have infringed existing third -party rights. When any third -party infringement occurs, the Company may be required to stop using the infringing intellectual property rights, pay damages and, if it wishes to keep using the third party intellectual property, purchase a license or otherwise redesign the product, branding or associated marketing materials to avoid further infringement. Such a license may not be available or may require EEG to pay substantial royalties.

It is also possible that the validity of any of EEG’s intellectual property rights might be challenged either in standalone proceedings or as part of infringement claims in the future. There can be no assurance that EEG’s intellectual property rights will withstand an invalidity claim and, if declared invalid, the protection afforded to the product, branding or marketing material will be lost.

Moreover, the future interpretation of intellectual property law regarding the validity of intellectual property by governmental agencies or courts in the United States, Canada, Europe or other jurisdictions in which EEG has rights could negatively affect the validity or enforceability of the Company’s current or future intellectual property. This could have multiple negative impacts including, without limitation, the marketability of, or anticipated revenue from, certain of EEG’s products. Additionally, due to the differences in foreign patent, trademark, copyright and other laws concerning proprietary rights, the Company’s intellectual property may not receive the same degree of protection in foreign countries as it would in the United States, Canada, or Europe. The Company’s failure to possess, obtain or maintain adequate protection of its intellectual property rights for any reason in these jurisdictions could have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations and financial condition.

Furthermore, infringement and other intellectual property claims, with or without merit, can be expensive and time -consuming to litigate, and the Company may not have the financial and human resources to defend itself against any infringement suits that may be brought against EEG. Litigation can also distract management from day -to-day operations of the business.

In addition, the Company’s business is dependent in part on the intellectual property of third -parties . For example, the Company licenses intellectual property from third parties for use in its gaming products. The future success of the Company may depend upon its ability to obtain licenses to use new and existing intellectual property and its ability to retain or expand existing licenses for certain products. If the Company is unable to obtain new licenses or renew or expand existing licenses, it may be required to discontinue or limit its use of such products that use the licensed marks and its financial condition, operating results or prospects may be harmed.

Compromises of the Company’s systems or unauthorized access to confidential information or EEG’s customers’ personal information could materially harm EEG’s reputation and business.

EEG collects and stores confidential, personal information relating to its customers for various business purposes, including marketing and financial purposes, and credit card information for processing payments. For example, the Company handles, collects and stores personal information in connection with its online gaming products. The Company may share this personal and confidential information with vendors or other third parties in connection with processing of transactions, operating certain aspects of EEG’s business or for marketing purposes. The Company’s collection and use of personal data is governed by federal, state and provincial laws and regulations as well as the applicable laws and regulations in other countries in which it operates. Privacy law is an area that changes often and varies significantly by jurisdiction. EEG may incur significant costs in order to ensure compliance with the various privacy requirements. In addition, privacy laws and regulations may limit EEG’s ability to market to its customers.

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EEG intends to assess and monitor the security of collection, storage and transmission of customer information on an ongoing basis. EEG intends to utilize commercially available software and technologies to monitor, assess and secure its network. However, the systems currently intended for transmissions and approval of payment card transactions, and the technology utilized in payment cards themselves, all of which can put payment card data at risk, are determined and controlled by the payment card industry, not EEG. Although EEG intends to take steps designed to safeguard its customers’ confidential personal information, its network and other systems and those of third parties, such as service providers, could be compromised by a third -party breach of EEG’s system’s security or that of a third -party provider or as a result of purposeful or accidental actions of third parties, EEG’s employees or those employees of a third party. Advances in computer and software capabilities and encryption technology, new tools and other developments may increase the risk of such a breach. As a result of any security breach, customer information or other proprietary data may be accessed or transmitted by or to a third party. Despite these measures, there can be no assurance that EEG is adequately protecting its customers’ information.

Any loss, disclosure or misappropriation of, or access to, customers’ or other proprietary information or other breach of EEG’s information security could result in legal claims or legal proceedings, including regulatory investigations and actions, or liability for failure to comply with privacy and information security laws, including for failure to protect personal information or for misusing personal information, which could disrupt EEG’s operations, damage its reputation and expose it to claims from its customers, financial institutions, regulators, payment card associations, employees and other persons, any of which could have a material adverse effect on EEG’s business, revenues, financial conditions and operations.

Service interruptions of Internet service providers could impair the Company’s ability to carry on its business.

Most of the Company’s customers will rely on Internet service providers to allow the Company’s customers and servers to communicate with each other. If Internet service providers experience service interruptions, communications over the Internet may be interrupted and impair the Company’s ability to carry on business. In addition, the Company’s ability to process e -commerce transactions depends on bank processing and credit card systems. In order to prepare for system problems, the Company intends to continuously seek to strengthen and enhance its planned facilities and the capability of its system infrastructure and support. Nevertheless, any system failure as a result of reliance on third parties, including network, software or hardware failure, which causes a delay or interruption in the Company’s online services and products and e -commerce services, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, revenues, operating results and financial condition.

There is a risk that the Company’s network systems will be unable to meet the growing demand for its online products.

The growth of Internet usage has caused frequent interruptions and delays in processing and transmitting data over the Internet. There can be no assurance that the Internet infrastructure or the Company’s own network systems will be able to meet the demand placed on it by the continued growth of the Internet, the overall online gaming and interactive entertainment industry and the Company’s customers.

The Internet’s viability as a medium for products and services offered by the Company could be affected if the necessary infrastructure is not sufficient, or if other technologies and technological devices eclipse the Internet as a viable channel.

End -users of the Company’s products and services will depend on Internet service providers and the Company’s system infrastructure for access to the Company’s or its licensees’ products and services. Many of these services have experienced service outages in the past and could experience service outages, delays and other difficulties due to system failures, stability or interruption.

Systems, network or telecommunications failures or cyber-attacks may disrupt the Company’s business and have an adverse effect on EEG’s results of operations .

Any disruption in the Company’s network or telecommunications services could affect the Company’s ability to operate its games and online offerings, which would result in reduced revenues and customer down time. The Company’s network and databases of business or customer information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and other proprietary business information and those of third parties EEG utilizes, will be susceptible to outages due to fire, floods, power loss, break -ins , cyber -attacks , hackers, network penetration, data privacy or security breaches, denial of

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service attacks and similar events, including inadvertent dissemination of information due to increased use of social media. Despite implementation of network security measures and data protection safeguards by EEG, including a disaster recovery strategy for back office systems, the Company’s servers and computer resources will be vulnerable to viruses, malicious software, hacking, break -ins or theft, third -party security breaches, employee error or malfeasance, and other potential compromises. Disruptions from unauthorized access to or tampering with the Company’s computer systems, or those of third parties EEG utilizes, in any such event could result in a wide range of negative outcomes, including devaluation of the Company’s intellectual property goodwill and/or brand appeal, increased expenditures on data security, and costly litigation, and can have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, revenues, reputation, operating results and financial condition.

Risks Related to our Common Stock

Our officers, directors and founding stockholders may exert significant influence over our affairs, including the outcome of matters requiring stockholder approval.

As of the date of this prospectus, our officers, directors and affiliated stockholders collectively have an approximately 58% beneficial ownership of our company. As a result, such individuals will have the ability, acting together, to control the election of our directors and the outcome of corporate actions requiring stockholder approval, such as: (i) a merger or a sale of our company, (ii) a sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and (iii) amendments to our articles of incorporation and bylaws. This concentration of voting power and control could have a significant effect in delaying, deferring or preventing an action that might otherwise be beneficial to our other stockholders and be disadvantageous to our stockholders with interests different from those individuals. Certain of these individuals also have significant control over our business, policies and affairs as officers or directors of our company. Therefore, you should not invest in reliance on your ability to have any control over our company.

We currently do not intend to pay dividends on our common stock. As a result, your only opportunity to achieve a return on your investment is if the price of our common stock appreciates.

We currently do not expect to declare or pay dividends on our common stock. In addition, in the future we may enter into agreements that prohibit or restrict our ability to declare or pay dividends on our common stock. As a result, your only opportunity to achieve a return on your investment will be if the market price of our common stock appreciates and you sell your shares at a profit.

You may experience dilution of your ownership interest due to the future issuance of additional shares of our common stock.

We are in a capital intensive business and we do not have sufficient funds to finance the growth of our business or to support our projected capital expenditures. As a result, we will require additional funds from future equity or debt financings, including sales of preferred shares or convertible debt, to complete the development of new projects and pay the general and administrative costs of our business. We may in the future issue our previously authorized and unissued securities, resulting in the dilution of the ownership interests of holders of our common stock. We are currently authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. Additionally, the Board of Directors may subsequently approve increases in authorized common stock. The potential issuance of such additional shares of common or preferred stock or convertible debt may create downward pressure on the trading price of our common stock. We may also issue additional shares of common stock or other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for common stock in future public offerings or private placements for capital raising purposes or for other business purposes. The future issuance of a substantial number of common shares into the public market, or the perception that such issuance could occur, could adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common shares. A decline in the price of our common shares could make it more difficult to raise funds through future offerings of our common shares or securities convertible into common shares.

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation allows for our board of directors to create new series of preferred stock without further approval by our stockholders, which could have an anti-takeover effect and could adversely affect holders of our common stock.

Our authorized capital includes preferred stock issuable in one or more series. Our board of directors has the authority to issue preferred stock and determine the price, designation, rights, preferences, privileges, restrictions and conditions,

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including voting and dividend rights, of those shares without any further vote or action by stockholders. The rights of the holders of common stock will be subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of holders of any preferred stock that may be issued in the future. The issuance of additional preferred stock, while providing desirable flexibility in connection with possible financings and acquisitions and other corporate purposes, could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire a majority of the voting power of our outstanding voting securities, which could deprive our holders of common stock of a premium that they might otherwise realize in connection with a proposed acquisition of our company.

There can be no assurances that our shares and/or warrants will be listed on The NASDAQ Capital Market and, if they are, our shares will be subject to potential delisting if we do not meet or continue to maintain the listing requirements of The NASDAQ Capital Market.

We intend to apply to list the shares of our common stock on The NASDAQ Capital Market, or NASDAQ. An approval of our listing application by NASDAQ will be subject to, among other things, our fulfilling all of the listing requirements of NASDAQ. In addition, NASDAQ has rules for continued listing, including, without limitation, minimum market capitalization and other requirements. Failure to maintain our listing, or de -listing from NASDAQ, would make it more difficult for shareholders to sell our common stock and more difficult to obtain accurate price quotations on our common stock. This could have an adverse effect on the price of our common stock. Our ability to issue additional securities for financing or other purposes, or otherwise to arrange for any financing we may need in the future, may also be materially and adversely affected if our common stock is not traded on a national securities exchange.

There is currently only a limited public market for our common stock and no public market for our warrants. Failure to develop or maintain a trading market could negatively affect their value and make it difficult or impossible for you to sell your shares.

There is currently only a limited public market for our common stock and no market for our warrants and the public offering price of the units may bear no relationship to the price at which our common stock and warrants will trade after this offering. An active public market for our common stock and/or warrants may not develop or be sustained. Failure to develop or maintain an active trading market could make it difficult for you to sell your shares or warrants without depressing the market price for such securities or recover any part of your investment in us. Even if an active market for our common stock and warrants does develop, the market price of such securities may be highly volatile. In addition to the uncertainties relating to future operating performance and the profitability of operations, factors such as variations in interim financial results or various, as yet unpredictable, factors, many of which are beyond our control, may have a negative effect on the market price of our securities. Further, quotes for shares of our common stock on the OTCQB may not be indicative of the market price on a national securities exchange, such as The NASDAQ Capital Market.

If and when a larger trading market for our securities develops, the market price of such securities is still likely to be highly volatile and subject to wide fluctuations, and you may be unable to resell your securities at or above the price at which you acquired them.

The stock market in general and the market for smaller health service companies in particular have experienced extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. The market price for our securities may be influenced by many factors that are beyond our control, including, but not limited to:

•         variations in our revenue and operating expenses;

•         market conditions in our industry and the economy as a whole;

•         actual or expected changes in our growth rates or our competitors’ growth rates;

•         developments or disputes concerning patent applications, issued patents or other proprietary rights;

•         developments in the financial markets and worldwide or regional economies;

•         variations in our financial results or those of companies that are perceived to be similar to us;

•         announcements by the government relating to regulations that govern our industry;

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•         sales of our common stock or other securities by us or in the open market;

•         changes in the market valuations of other comparable companies;

•         general economic, industry and market conditions; and

•         the other factors described in this “Risk Factors” section.

The trading price of our shares might also decline in reaction to events that affect other companies in our industry, even if these events do not directly affect us. Each of these factors, among others, could harm the value of your investment in our securities. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market, securities class -action litigation has often been instituted against companies. Such litigation, if instituted against us, could result in substantial costs and diversion of management’s attention and resources, which could materially and adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.

Efforts to comply with the applicable provisions of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act will involve significant expenditures, and non-compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act may adversely affect us and the market price of our common stock.

Under current SEC rules, we have been required to report on our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes -Oxley Act, or Section 404, and related rules and regulations of the SEC. We will be required to review on an annual basis our internal control over financial reporting, and on a quarterly and annual basis to evaluate and disclose changes in our internal control over financial reporting. This process may result in a diversion of management’s time and attention and may involve significant expenditures. We have not maintained internal control over financial reporting in a manner that meets the standards of publicly traded companies required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes -Oxley Act of 2002. The rules governing the standards that must be met for our evaluation management to assess our internal control over financial reporting are complex and require significant documentation, testing and possible remediation. We expect to begin the process of reviewing, documenting, and testing our internal control over financial reporting after completion of this offering. We might encounter problems or delays in completing the implementation of any changes necessary to make a favorable assessment of our internal control over financial reporting. If we cannot favorably assess the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, investors could lose confidence in our financial information and the price of our common stock could decline.

If securities or industry analysts do not publish or cease publishing research or reports about us, or publish inaccurate or unfavorable reports about, our business or our market, or if they change their recommendations regarding our stock adversely, our stock price and trading volume could decline.

The trading market for our common stock, to some extent, will be influenced by the research and reports that industry or securities analysts may publish about us, our business, our market or our competitors.

We do not have any control over these analysts.

Our internal control over financial reporting does not currently meet the standards required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and failure to achieve and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could have a material adverse effect on our business and stock price.

We have not maintained internal control over financial reporting in a manner that meets the standards of publicly traded companies required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes -Oxley Act of 2002. The rules governing the standards that must be met for our management to assess our internal control over financial reporting are complex and require significant documentation, testing and possible remediation. We expect to begin the process of reviewing, documenting and testing our internal control over financial reporting after completion of this offering. We might encounter problems or delays in completing the implementation of any changes necessary to make a favorable assessment of our internal control over financial reporting. If we cannot favorably assess the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, investors could lose confidence in our financial information and the price of our common stock could decline.

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Anti-takeover provisions in our charter documents and Nevada law could discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of our company and may affect the trading price of our common stock and warrants.

We are a Nevada corporation and the anti -takeover provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes may discourage, delay or prevent a change in control by prohibiting us from engaging in a business combination with an interested stockholder for a period of three years after the person becomes an interested stockholder, even if a change in control would be beneficial to our existing stockholders. In addition, our certificate of incorporation and bylaws may discourage, delay or prevent a change in our management or control over us that stockholders may consider favorable. Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws:

•         authorize the issuance of “blank check” preferred stock that could be issued by our Board of Directors to thwart a takeover attempt;

•         provide that vacancies on our Board of Directors, including newly created directorships, may be filled by a majority vote of directors then in office;

•         place restrictive requirements (including advance notification of stockholder nominations and proposals) on how special meetings of stockholders may be called by our stockholders;

•         do not provide stockholders with the ability to cumulate their votes; and

•         provide that our Board of Directors or a majority of our stockholders may amend our bylaws.

RISKS RELATED TO THE OFFERING

Investors in this offering will experience immediate and substantial dilution in net tangible book value.

The public offering price per unit will be substantially higher than the net tangible book value per share of our outstanding shares of common stock. As a result, investors in this offering will incur immediate dilution of $________ per share, based on the assumed public offering price of $_______ per unit, the mid -point of the estimated offering price range described on the cover of this prospectus. Investors in this offering will pay a price per unit that substantially exceeds the book value of our assets after subtracting our liabilities. To the extent that the warrants sold in this offering are exercised, you will experience further dilution. See “Dilution” for a more complete description of how the value of your investment will be diluted upon the completion of this offering.

In the event that our common stock and warrants are listed on The NASDAQ Capital Market our stock price could fall and we could be delisted in which case broker-dealers may be discouraged from effecting transactions in shares of our common stock because they may be considered penny stocks and thus be subject to the penny stock rules.

The SEC has adopted a number of rules to regulate “penny stocks” that restricts transactions involving stock which is deemed to be penny stock. Such rules include Rules 3a51 -1 , 15g -1 , 15g -2 , 15g -3 , 15g -4 , 15g -5 , 15g -6 , 15g -7 , and 15g -9 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These rules may have the effect of reducing the liquidity of penny stocks. “Penny stocks” generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 per share (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ Stock Market if current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system). Our securities have in the past constituted, and may again in the future constitute, “penny stock” within the meaning of the rules. The additional sales practice and disclosure requirements imposed upon U.S. broker -dealers may discourage such broker -dealers from effecting transactions in shares of our common stock, which could severely limit the market liquidity of such shares and impede their sale in the secondary market.

A U.S. broker -dealer selling penny stock to anyone other than an established customer or “accredited investor” (generally, an individual with net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or an annual income exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with his or her spouse) must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and must receive the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction prior to sale, unless the broker -dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt. In addition, the “penny stock” regulations require the U.S. broker -dealer to deliver, prior to any transaction involving a “penny stock”, a disclosure schedule prepared in accordance with SEC standards relating to the “penny stock” market, unless the broker -dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt. A U.S. broker -dealer is also required to disclose commissions payable to the U.S. broker -dealer and the registered representative and current quotations for the

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securities. Finally, a U.S. broker -dealer is required to submit monthly statements disclosing recent price information with respect to the “penny stock” held in a customer’s account and information with respect to the limited market in “penny stocks”.

Stockholders should be aware that, according to the SEC, the market for “penny stocks” has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such patterns include (i) control of the market for the security by one or a few broker -dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; (ii) manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases; (iii) “boiler room” practices involving high -pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons; (iv) excessive and undisclosed bid -ask differentials and markups by selling broker -dealers ; and (v) the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker -dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level, resulting in investor losses. Our management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the penny stock market. Although we do not expect to be in a position to dictate the behavior of the market or of broker -dealers who participate in the market, management will strive within the confines of practical limitations to prevent the described patterns from being established with respect to our securities.

Speculative nature of warrants.

The warrants offered in this offering do not confer any rights of common stock ownership on their holders, such as voting rights or the right to receive dividends, but rather merely represent the right to acquire shares of our common stock at a fixed price for a limited period of time. Specifically, commencing on the date of issuance, holders of the warrants may exercise their right to acquire the common stock and pay an exercise price of ___ per share, prior to five years from the date of issuance, after which date any unexercised warrants will expire and have no further value. Moreover, following this offering, the market value of the warrants is uncertain and there can be no assurance that the market value of the warrants will equal or exceed their public offering price. There can be no assurance that the market price of the common stock will ever equal or exceed the exercise price of the warrants, and consequently, whether it will ever be profitable for holders of the warrants to exercise the warrants.

We may need additional capital, and the sale of additional shares or equity or debt securities could result in additional dilution to our stockholders.

We believe that our existing cash, together with the net proceeds from this offering, will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs for at least the next 24 months. We may, however, require additional cash resources due to changed business conditions or other future developments. If these resources are insufficient to satisfy our cash requirements, we may seek to sell additional equity or debt securities or obtain one or more credit facilities. The sale of additional equity securities could result in additional dilution to our stockholders and the terms of these securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect your rights as a common stockholder. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and could result in operating and financing covenants that would restrict our operations. It is uncertain whether financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

If we raise additional funds through government or other third -party funding, collaborations, strategic alliances, licensing arrangements or marketing and distribution arrangements, we may have to relinquish valuable rights to our technologies, future revenue stream or grant licenses on terms that may not be favorable to us. If we are unable to raise additional funds through equity or debt financings when needed, we may be required to delay, limit, reduce or terminate our product development or future commercialization efforts or grant rights to develop and market products that we would otherwise prefer to develop and market ourselves.

We have broad discretion in the use of the net proceeds from this offering and may not use them effectively.

Our management will have broad discretion in the application of the net proceeds, including for any of the purposes described in the section of this prospectus entitled “Use of Proceeds.” You will be relying on the judgment of our management with regard to the use of these net proceeds, and you will not have the opportunity, as part of your investment decision, to assess whether the net proceeds are being used appropriately. The failure by our management to apply these funds effectively could result in financial losses that could have a material adverse effect on our business, cause the price of our securities to decline and delay the development of our product candidates. Pending the application of these funds, we may invest the net proceeds from this offering in a manner that does not produce income or that loses value.

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Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock following this offering may adversely affect the market price of our common stock and the issuance of additional shares will dilute all other stockholders.

Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market or otherwise following this offering, or the perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. After completion of this offering at an assumed offering price of $_________ per unit, the mid -point of the estimated offering price range described on the cover of this prospectus, our existing stockholders will own approximately         % of our common stock assuming there is no exercise of the underwriters’ over -allotment option.

After completion of this offering at an assumed offering price of $_______ per unit, the mid -point of the estimated offering price range described on the cover of this prospectus, there will be          shares of our common stock outstanding. In addition, our certificate of incorporation, as amended, permits the issuance of up to approximately          additional shares of common stock after the completion of this offering. Thus, we have the ability to issue substantial amounts of common stock in the future, which would dilute the percentage ownership held by the investors who purchase shares of our common stock in this offering.

We and our officers, directors and certain stockholders have agreed, subject to customary exceptions, not to, without the prior written consent of Joseph Gunnar & Co. LLC, the representative of the underwriters, during the period ending 365 days from the date of this offering in the case of us and our certain directors and officers, 90 -180 days from the date of this offering in the case of our stockholders who beneficially own more than 5% of our common stock (See “ Conversion of Convertible Debentures, Promissory Notes and Accounts Payable ”), directly or indirectly, offer to sell, sell, pledge or otherwise transfer or dispose of any of shares of our common stock, enter into any swap or other derivatives transaction that transfers to another any of the economic benefits or risks of ownership of shares of our common stock, make any demand for or exercise any right or cause to be filed a registration statement, including any amendments thereto, with respect to the registration of any shares of common stock or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for common stock or any other securities of the Company or publicly disclose the intention to do any of the foregoing.

After the lock -up agreements with certain of our principal stockholders pertaining to this offering expire, up to          of the shares that had been locked up will be eligible for future sale in the public market. After the lock -up agreements with our directors and officers pertaining to this offering expire, up to          of the shares (net of any shares also restricted by lock -up agreements with our principal stockholders) that had been locked up will be eligible for future sale in the public market. After the lock -up agreements with certain directors, officers and principal stockholders pertaining to this offering expire 12 months from the date of this offering unless waived earlier by the managing underwriter, up to          of the shares (net of any shares also restricted by lock -up agreements with our principal stockholders) that had been locked up will be eligible for future sale in the public market. Sales of a significant number of these shares of common stock in the public market could reduce the market price of the common stock.

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USE OF PROCEEDS

We estimate that the net proceeds from the sale of the units that we are offering will be approximately $         million, based on an assumed public offering price of $_________ per unit, the mid -point of the estimated offering price range described on the cover of this prospectus, and after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses, or $         million if the underwriters exercise their over -allotment option in full.

We currently expect to use the net proceeds of this offering primarily for the following purposes:

•         approximately $500,000 to develop and launch our skill -based video game tournaments for play on mobile devices;

•         approximately $1,000,000 to develop and launch our skill -based video game tournaments for play on PCs and video game consoles;

•         approximately $1,000,000 in connection with obtaining our proposed license in, and establishing operations in, Malta;

•         approximately $500,000 to obtain an online gaming license from, and establish operations in, an Asian country to be selected;

•         approximately $4,000,000 to upgrade sales and marketing capabilities including but not limited to professional relations and adding additional staff;

•         $1,700,000 to purchase from a related party a software license for our gambling platform; and

•         the remainder for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

We believe that the expected net proceeds from this offering and our existing cash and cash equivalents, together with interest thereon, will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next 12 months, although we cannot assure you that this will occur.

The amount and timing of our actual expenditures will depend on numerous factors, including the status of our development efforts, sales and marketing activities and the amount of cash generated or used by our operations. We may find it necessary or advisable to use portions of the proceeds for other purposes, and we will have broad discretion and flexibility in the application of the net proceeds. Pending these uses, the proceeds will be invested in short -term bank deposits.

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MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Market and Other Information

Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets Group Inc.’s OTCQB Link quotation platform (the “OTCQB”) under the trading symbol “GMBL”. We intend to apply to The NASDAQ Capital Market to list our common stock under the symbol “GMBL” and our warrants under the symbol “GMBLW.”

Immediately following the offering, we expect to have one class of common stock, and no preferred stock outstanding. As of April 29, 2019, there were approximately 92 registered holders of record of our common stock, and the last reported sale price of our common stock on the OTCQB was $0.45 per share on April 26, 2019.

Our common stock was initially quoted on the OTCQB in April 2015.

Dividend Policy

To date, we have not paid any dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. The declaration and payment of dividends on the common stock is at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on, among other things, our operating results, financial condition, capital requirements, contractual restrictions or such other factors as our board of directors may deem relevant. We currently expect to use all available funds to finance the future development and expansion of our business and do not anticipate paying dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.

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CAPITALIZATION

The following table sets forth our consolidated cash and capitalization as of April 26, 2019. Such information is set forth on the following basis:

•         actual basis;

•         on a pro forma basis, giving effect to the conversion of $2,200,000 principal amount of convertible notes (assuming interest calculated through April 26, 2019) divided by the assumed public offering price of $_______ multiplied by 80%; and

•         on a pro forma, as adjusted basis, giving effect to the sale by us of shares of common stock in this offering at an assumed public offering price of $_________ per unit, the mid -point of the estimated offering price range described on the cover of this prospectus, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses.

The pro forma information below is illustrative only and our capitalization following the completion of this offering will be adjusted based on the actual public offering price and other terms of this offering determined at pricing. You should read this table together with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our audited and unaudited consolidated financial statements and the related notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

Actual
(unaudi
ted)

 

Pro
Forma (1)(2)
(unaudited)

 

Pro Forma as adjusted
(unaudited)

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

764,279

 

 

$

     

Total liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

Stockholders’ (deficit) equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

Common stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 87,278,118 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31 2018, 87,278,118 shares issued and outstanding pro forma

 

$

87,278

 

 

 

     

Additional paid-in capital, common and preferred

 

 

4,538,914

 

 

 

     

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(6,799,708

)

 

 

     

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

   

Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity

 

$

(2,173,516

)

 

 

     

____________

(1)      Excludes (i) 8,218,145 shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants at a weighted average exercise price of $0.48 per share as of April 26, 2019, (ii) 774,120 shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding options at a weighted average exercise price of $0.70 per share as of April 26, 2019, (iii) 3,666,666 shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding convertible notes at a weighted average exercise price of $0.60 per share as of April 26, 2019 (iv) _________________________ shares of common stock underlying the warrants to be issued to the underwriters in connection with this offering, (v) _____________ shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of the underwriters’ over -allotment option and (vi) __________ shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants issuable upon the exercise of the underwriters’ over -allotment option.

(2)      A $1.00 increase or decrease in the assumed public offering price per unit would increase or decrease our pro forma cash, additional paid -in capital, total stockholders’ (deficit) equity and total capitalization by approximately $____________ assuming the number of units offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same and after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

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DILUTION

If you invest in our securities, your investment will be diluted immediately to the extent of the difference between the public offering price you pay in this offering, and the pro forma net tangible book value per share of common stock immediately after this offering.

Net tangible book value dilution per share represents the difference between the amount per unit paid by the investors who purchased units in this offering and the pro forma net tangible book value per share of common stock immediately after completion of this offering as of ______________, after giving effect to the conversion of $__________ of principal and interest of convertible notes (assuming interest calculated through April 29, 2019) divided by the assumed public offering price of $_______ multiplied by 80%. As of April 29, 2019, our actual net tangible deficit value was $___________________ and our net tangible book deficit per share was $__________.

After giving effect to the sale of shares of common stock at the assumed public offering price of $________ per share, the mid -point of the estimated offering price range described on the cover of this prospectus, included in the units we are offering by this prospectus, and after deducting the underwriting discount and commission and estimated offering expenses, our pro forma net tangible book value (deficit) as of __________________________ would have been $____________ or $_________ per share. This represents an immediate increase in pro forma net tangible book value (deficit) of $___________ per share to existing stockholders and an immediate dilution of $________ per share to new investors purchasing shares in the offering.

The following table illustrates this per share dilution:

 

As of
June 30,
2018
(1)

 

Pro Forma (2)

Assumed public offering price per unit

 

$

 

$

Net tangible book value per share

 

 

   

$

Increase in pro forma net tangible book value per share attributable to new investors

 

 

   

$

Pro forma net tangible book value per share after giving effect to this offering

 

 

   

$

Dilution in net tangible book value per share to new investors

 

 

   

$

____________

(1)

(2)

The information above is as of April 29, 2019 and excludes as of such date the following:

•         _________________ shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants at a weighted average exercise price of $________________ per share as of ______________________;

•         _________________outstanding options to purchase an aggregate of _________________ shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding options with a weighted average exercise price of $_________________, under our equity compensation plans;

•         _______________ shares of common stock if over -allotment is exercised in full) underlying the warrants to be issued to the underwriters in connection with this offering;

•         _______________ shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of the underwriters’ over -allotment option; and

•         _______________shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants issuable upon the exercise of the underwriters’ over -allotment option.

If the underwriter’s overallotment option is exercised in full, our adjusted pro forma net tangible book value following the offering will be $_______________per share, and the dilution to new investors in the offering will be $_______________ per share.

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A $1.00 increase or decrease in the assumed public offering price per unit would increase or decrease our pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value after this offering by approximately $_______________, and dilution per share to new investors by approximately $_______________ for an increase of $1.00, or $(0.90) for a decrease of $1.00, after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This prospectus contains forward -looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward -looking statements present our current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward -looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and include statements regarding, among other things, our projected revenue growth and profitability, our growth strategies and opportunity, anticipated trends in our market and our anticipated needs for working capital. They are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plans,” “potential,” “projects,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expects,” “management believes,” “we believe,” “we intend” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. These statements may be found under the sections entitled “Prospectus Summary,” “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Business,” as well as in this prospectus generally. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions, prospective products, market acceptance, future performance or results of current and anticipated products, sales efforts, expenses, and the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and financial results.

Examples of forward -looking statements in this prospectus include, but are not limited to, our expectations regarding our business strategy, business prospects, operating results, operating expenses, working capital, liquidity and capital expenditure requirements. Important assumptions relating to the forward -looking statements include, among others, assumptions regarding demand for our products and services, the cost, terms and availability of components, pricing levels, the timing and cost of capital expenditures, competitive conditions and general economic conditions. These statements are based on our management’s expectations, beliefs and assumptions concerning future events affecting us, which in turn are based on currently available information. These assumptions could prove inaccurate. Although we believe that the estimates and projections reflected in the forward -looking statements are reasonable, our expectations may prove to be incorrect.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results and events anticipated or implied by such forward -looking statements include, but are not limited to:

•         changes in the market acceptance of our products and services;

•         increased levels of competition;

•         changes in political, economic or regulatory conditions generally and in the markets in which we operate;

•         our relationships with our key customers;

•         adverse conditions in the industries in which our customers operate;

•         our ability to retain and attract senior management and other key employees;

•         that we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our Common Stock;

•         our ability to quickly and effectively respond to new technological developments;

•         our ability to protect our trade secrets or other proprietary rights, operate without infringing upon the proprietary rights of others and prevent others from infringing on the proprietary rights of the Company; and

•         other risks, including those described in the “Risk Factors” discussion of this prospectus.

We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for us to predict all of those risks, nor can we assess the impact of all of those risks on our business or the extent to which any factor may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward -looking statement. The forward -looking statements in this prospectus are based on assumptions management believes are reasonable. However, due to the uncertainties associated with forward -looking statements, you should not place undue reliance on any forward -looking statements. Further, forward -looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and unless required by law, we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly update any of them in light of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of our operations should be read in conjunction with the “Summary Statements of Operations Data” and our consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion and analysis contains forward -looking statements reflecting our management’s current expectations that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those described in or implied by these forward -looking statements due to a number of factors, including those discussed below and elsewhere in this prospectus particularly on page 11 entitled “Risk Factors”.

Overview

We are an online gambling company. We offer persons (which we sometimes refer to as “players”) the ability to wager on a wide variety of esports events in a licensed and secure environment. Esports is the competitive playing of video games by amateur and professional teams for cash prizes. Esports event gambling involves players wagering online on the outcome of professional esports events. In the future, we intend to also offer players the ability to participate in video game tournaments for cash prizes.

We were incorporated in Nevada on July 22, 2008. Our company was engaged in a number of different enterprises up until May 20, 2013, when, pursuant to the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement, we acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of H&H Arizona in exchange for 50,000,000 shares of our common stock. From May 2013 until August 2018, our operations were limited to designing, developing and testing our wagering systems. We launched our online esports wagering website (www.vie.gg) in August 2018. We believe we are currently the only online gambling company focused on esports to offer bet exchange style wagering, PvP betting, on professional esports events.

Esports is video games played competitively for spectators, typically by professional gamers. Esports typically takes the form of organized, multiplayer video games that include real -time strategy, fighting, first -person shooter, and multiplayer online battle arena games. A well -known example of an Esport game is Call of Duty . Currently, however, the three largest selling esports games are Dota 2, League of Legends ( both multiplayer online battle arena games) and Counter Strike: Global Offensive ( a first -person shooter game) . Other popular games include Smite , StarCraft II , Call of Duty ¸ Heroes of the Storm , Hearthstone and Fortnite . Esports also includes games which can be played, primarily by amateurs, in multiplayer competitions on the on the Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox and WII (Nintendo), and Halo (343 Industries). Most major professional esports events and a wide range of amateur esports events are broadcast live via streaming services including, twitch.tv, azubu.tv, ustream.tv and youtube.com.

According to Newzoo, a global leader in esports, games and mobile intelligence, the total global esports audience will reach 453.8 million in 2019. Esports Enthusiasts, which are people who watch professional esports content at least once a month, will make up 201.2 million of the total up from 143.2 million in 2017, with a projected compound annual growth rate CAGR (2017 -2022 ) of +15.7% to reach almost 297 million in 2022. The number of occasional esports viewers, (people who watch professional esports content less than once a month), is expected to reach 252.6 million in 2019, up from 221.6 million in 2018, and is projected to grow with a CAGR of +12.6% to surpass 347 million in 2022. The number of people who are aware of esports worldwide is expected to reach 1.8 billion in 2019, up from 1.6 billion in 2018. China is expected to contribute most to global esports awareness, with 500.2 million people aware of esports in 2019. The increasing prominence of esports as a mainstream entertainment industry is driving the growth in awareness in most regions. Audience and awareness growth in the emerging regions of Latin America, Middle East and Africa, Southeast Asia, and Rest of Asia is largely driven by improving IT infrastructure and urbanization. The rise of new franchises, such as PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS or PubG, is an important global growth factor. The influx of millennials, should further drive the growth of the industry’s audience.

In 2018, there were 737 major events that together generated $54.7 million in ticket revenues, down from $58.9 million in 2017 while in 2017 there were 588 major esports events. The total prize money of all esports events held in 2017 reached $112 million, breaking the $100 million mark for the first year. Total prize money in 2018 reached $150.8 million, an increase from 2017’s $112 million. The League of Legends World Championship was 2018’s biggest tournament by live viewership hours on Twitch, with 53.8 million hours. It also produced $1.9 million in ticket revenues. The Overwatch League was the most -watched league by live viewership hours on Twitch, generating 79.5 million hours.

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Forbes magazine projects fans of esports will wager $23 billion on professional esports events by 2020 and that in 2019, $897.2 million in revenues, or 82% of the total market, will come from brand investments (media rights, advertising, and sponsorship). This will increase to $1.5 billion by 2022, making up 87% of total esports revenues.

Although official competitions have long been a part of video game culture, participation and spectatorship of such events have seen a global surge in popularity over the last few years with the rapid growth of online streaming over the last few years. The advent of online streaming technology has turned esports into a global industry that includes professional players and teams competing in major events that are simultaneously watched in person in stadiums (which are often sold out), and by online viewers (which regularly exceed 1,000,000 viewers for major tournaments). The impact has been so significant, that many video game developers now build features into their games designed to facilitate competition.

Going Concern

We have financed operations primarily through the sale of equity securities and short -term debt. Until revenues are sufficient to meet our needs, we will continue to attempt to secure financing through equity or debt securities, including the sale of securities in this offering. We continue to incur negative cash flows from operating activities and net losses. We had minimal cash, negative working capital, and negative total equity as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2018, and are in default with respect to certain debt. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements included in this prospectus do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

In order for us to eliminate substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, we must achieve profitability, generate positive cash flows from operating activities and obtain the necessary debt or equity funding to meet our projected capital investment requirements. Our management’s plans with respect to this uncertainty consist of raising additional capital by issuing debt or equity securities and increasing the sales of our products and services. If we are successful in completing the offering, we believe the net proceeds of the offering together with anticipated growth of the business will be sufficient to eliminate substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to complete the offering, raise sufficient additional capital or that revenues will increase rapidly enough to offset operating losses. If we are unable to increase revenues or obtain additional financing, we will be unable to continue the development of our products and services and may have to cease operations.

Results of Operations

Six Months Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus.

Material changes in line items in our Statement of Operations for the six months ended December 31, 2018 as compared to the same period last year, are discussed below:

Revenue and Expenses

Our operating expenses are classified into several categories:

•         Directors Compensation

•         Consulting Fees

•         Professional Fees

•         General and Administrative Expenses

•         Stock Based Compensation

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Six Months
Ended
December 31, 2018

 

Six Months
Ended
December 31,
2017

Directors’ Compensation

 

$

26,541

 

 

$

124,067

 

Consulting Fees

 

 

260,137

 

 

 

269,297

 

General and Administrative

 

 

858,066

 

 

 

627,880

 

Professional Fees

 

 

74,357

 

 

 

59,745

 

Stock Based Compensation

 

 

168,459

 

 

 

185,540

 

Total Operating Expenses before the Undernoted

 

$

1,387,560

 

 

$

1,266,529

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

$

(797,652

)

 

$

 

Accretion

 

 

(55,621

)

 

 

 

Change in Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities

 

 

(756,053

)

 

 

 

Foreign Exchange Loss

 

 

 

 

 

(376

)

Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss

 

$

(2,996,886

)

 

$

(1,266,905

)

Net Loss Per Share – Basic and Diluted

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

(0.02

)

Directors Compensation is comprised of cash and stock option compensation paid to the directors of the Company. These amounted to $26,541 for the six months ended December 31, 2018, $124,067 for the six months ended December 31, 2017. The decrease of $97,526 in director’s compensation period over period is attributable primarily to no stock options being granted in the six months ended December 31, 2018.

Consulting Fees are comprised of cash and stock option compensation paid to consultants to the Company. These amounted to $260,137 for the six months ended December 31, 2018, and $269,297 for the six months ended December 31, 2017. The decrease of $9,160 in consulting fees over the prior period is attributed primarily to less work being contracted out by the Company to third party consultants in the six months ended December 31, 2018.

Professional Fees consist primarily of our contracted accounting, legal and audit fees. These amounted to $74,357 for the six months ended December 31, 2018, and $59,745 for the six months ended December 31, 2017. The increase of $14,612 in the six months in professional fees period over period is attributable primarily to increases in accounting, legal and audit fees for preparation and review of our filings with the Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in the six months ended December 31, 2018.

General and Administrative Expenses refers to our salaries, occupancy costs, marketing costs, travel costs, office supplies, telephone expenses, bank charges, fees to process and file documents with the SEC, stock transfer fees, investors relations costs, corporate filing fees with the State of Nevada, and other administrative expenses. These amounted to $858,066 for the six months ended December 31, 2018 and $627,880 for the six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively. The increase of $230,186 in 2018 versus 2017 is attributable primarily to increased business development activities associated with the commencement of online operations.

Stock based compensation refers to stock options issued to employees and consultants as part of the compensation package. These amounted to $168,459 for the six months ended December 31, 2018 and $185,540 for the six months ended December 31, 2017. The decrease of $17,081 in 2018 versus 2017 is attributable to options being issued in 2017 versus options only vesting in 2018.

For the six months ended December 31, 2018, we incurred total operating expenses and resulting net loss of $1,387,560 and $2,996,886 respectively, and for the six months ended December 31, 2017, we incurred total operating expenses and resulting net loss of $1,266,529 and $1,266,905, respectively.

Results of Operations

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

Our auditor’s report on our June 30, 2018 financial statements expresses an opinion that substantial doubt exists as to whether we can continue as an ongoing business.

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Other than the foregoing, we do not know of any trends that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.

Material changes in line items in our Statement of Operations for the year ended June 30, 2018 as compared to the same period last year, are discussed below:

Revenue and Expenses

Our operating expenses are classified into several categories:

•         Directors’ Compensation

•         Consulting Fees

•         Professional Fees

•         General and Administrative

•         Stock Based Compensation

Directors’ compensation is comprised of cash and stock based fees paid to the Directors of the Company. These amounted to $50,255 for the year ended June 30, 2018 and $161,102 for the year ended June 30, 2017. The decrease of $110,847 in Directors fees period over period is attributable primarily to the change of a Board member to an Executive during the year.

Consulting fees are comprised of cash and stock fees paid to consultants to the Company. These amounted to $967,618 for the year ended June 30, 2018 and $349,119 for the year ended June 30, 2017. The increase of $618,499 in consulting fees over the prior period is attributed primarily to additional work being contracted out by the Company to third party consultants.

Professional fees consist primarily of our contracted accounting, legal and audit fees. These amounted to $211,971 for the year ended June 30, 2018 and $91,705 for the year ended June 30, 2017. The increase of $120,266 in professional fees period over period is attributable primarily to increases in accounting, legal and audit fees for preparation and review of our filings with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2018.

General and administrative expenses refers to our office supplies, telephone expenses, bank charges, fees to process and file documents with the SEC, stock transfer fees and corporate filing fees with the State of Nevada and other administrative expenses. These amounted to $696,543 for the year ended June 30, 2018 and $152,223 for the year ended June 30, 2017 respectively. The increase of $544,320 in 2018 versus 2017 is attributable primarily to increased staff and business development activities.

Stock based compensation refers to stock options issued to employees and consultants as part of their compensation package. These amounted to $79,328 for the year ended June 30, 2018 and $Nil for the year ended June 30, 2017. The increase of $79,328 in 2018 versus 2017 is attributable to the fact that there were no stock option grants during fiscal 2017.

Interest expense amounted to $121 for the year ended June 30, 2018 and $57,696 for the year ended June 30, 2017. The decrease of $57,575 in interest expense period over the prior period is the result of decreased debt.

For the year ending June 30, 2018, we incurred total operating expenses and resulting net loss of $2,005,715 and $2,028,662, respectively, and for the year ending June 30, 2017 we incurred total operating expenses and resulting net loss of $754,149 and $837,932, respectively.

Capital Resources and Liquidity

For the twelve months ended June 30, 2018, cash used by operating activities was $1,370,458. Cash used by operating activities for the twelve months ended June 30, 2017 was $482,322. The change in cash used by operating activities was primarily due to increased operating activity and the increase in accounts payable.

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Cash used by investing activities during the twelve months ended June 30, 2018 was $80,814. Cash used by investing activities for the twelve months ended June 30, 2017 was $107,178. The change in cash used in investing activities is due to a reduced number of computer equipment purchases during the twelve months ended June 30, 2018.

Net cash provided by financing activities for the twelve months ended June 30, 2018 was $1,005,329. Cash provided by financing activities for the twelve months ended June 30, 2017 was $1,087,688. The change in cash provided by financing activities is due primarily to less proceeds received from the issuance of common stock and warrants during the twelve -month period ended June 30, 2018.

Our projected capital requirements during the next 18 months are as follows:

Project

 

Estimated Cost

Launch our skill-based video game tournaments for play on mobile devices

 

$

500,000

Launch our skill-based video game tournaments for play on PCs and video game consoles

 

$

1,000,000

Obtain online gaming license from, and establish operations in, Malta

 

$

1,000,000

Obtain online gaming license from, and establish operations in, an Asian country to be selected by us.

 

$

500,000

Purchase from a related party, software related to our gambling platform

 

$

1,700,000

Market our online betting services

 

$

4,000,000

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

None.

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BUSINESS

Business Overview

Esports is the competitive playing of video games by amateur and professional teams for cash prizes. Esports typically takes the form of organized, multiplayer video games that include real -time strategy, fighting, first -person shooter and multiplayer online battle arena games. A well -known example of an Esport game is Call of Duty . As of March 20, 2019, however, the three largest selling esports games were Dota 2, League of Legends ( each multiplayer online battle arena games) and Counter Strike: Global Offensive ( a first -person shooter game). Other popular games include Smite , StarCraft II , Call of Duty ¸ Heroes of the Storm , Hearthstone and Fortnite . Esports also includes games which can be played, primarily by amateurs, in multiplayer competitions on the Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox and WII (Nintendo). Most major professional esports events and a wide range of amateur esports events are broadcast live via streaming services including, twitch.tv, azubu.tv, ustream.tv and youtube.com.

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (“Esports,” “EEG,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) operates a licensed next generation online gambling platform focused purely on the esports industry. Specifically, utilizing our peer -to-peer wagering system, we offer real money betting exchange style wagering on esports events from around the world in a secure environment. A betting exchange allows players to bet against each other rather than a bookmaker. Players can offer odds to, or request odds from, other players who wish to wager. Where traditional bookmakers risk going head -to-head with gamblers on markets, a betting exchange takes on no risk on the particular outcome of an event. Instead, a betting exchange provides the platform for its customers to match bets against each other and takes a small commission on winnings. Betting exchanges are becoming an increasingly integral part of the global gambling landscape, in many cases enabling customers to obtain better odds, more transparency and an experience that feels intuitively fairer. We believe that we are currently the only online gambling company focused on esports to offer bet exchange style wagering or player versus player (“PvP”) betting, on professional esports events.

We have applied for a gaming service license from the Malta Gaming Authority. If our application is approved and a license is issued, we expect that residents in a number of European Union member states will be able to place bets on our website. We are also able to accept payments from additional third party payment providers. Money Matrix, a licensed regulated financial institution and our third party payment platform, updates the jurisdictions we are able to accept bets from on a real time basis as these changes occur. When customers open an account on our website, they are required to make a deposit and Money Matirix displays a list of payment options available to that person based on the jurisdiction they are located in. It is expected that if and when we acquire additional gaming licenses, additional payment options will become available to us and we will be able to accept bets in additional jurisdictions. Money Matrix automatically updates our website with additional payment options as they negotiate with various payment providers. At the current time, under the terms of our existing Curacao license, we are currently able to accept wagers from residents of over 149 jurisdictions including Canada, Japan, Germany and South Africa.

Although official competitions have long been a part of video game culture, participation and spectatorship of such events have seen a global surge in popularity over the last few years with the rapid growth of online streaming. The advent of online streaming has turned esports into a global industry that includes professional players and teams competing in major events that are simultaneously watched in -person in stadiums and by online viewers, which regularly exceed 1,000,000 for major tournaments. The impact has been so significant, that many video game developers are now building features into their games designed to facilitate competition.

According to Newzoo, a global leader in esports, games and mobile intelligence, it is expected the total global esports audience will reach 453.8 million in 2019. Esports Enthusiasts, which are people who watch professional esports content at least once a month, will make up 201.2 million of the total up from 143.2 million in 2017, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of +15.7% (2017 -2022 ) to reach almost 297 million in 2022. The global average revenue per Esports Enthusiast, which includes not only gaming revenue, but also sponsorships, advertising and all other esports related revenues, is projected to be $5.45 in 2019, up 8.9% from $5.00 in 2018. The number of occasional esports viewers (people who watch professional esports content less than once a month) is expected to reach 252.6 million in 2019, up from 221.6 million in 2018, and is projected to grow with a CAGR of +12.6% to surpass 347 million in 2022. The number of people who are aware of esports worldwide is expected to reach 1.8 billion in 2019, up from 1.6 billion in 2018. China is expected to contribute most to global esports awareness, with 500.2 million people aware of esports in 2019. The increasing prominence of esports as a mainstream entertainment industry is driving the growth in awareness in most regions. Audience and awareness growth in the emerging regions of Latin

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America, Middle East and Africa, Southeast Asia, and Rest of Asia is largely driven by improving IT infrastructure and urbanization. We believe the rise of new franchises, such as Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds or PubG, is an important global growth factor as the influx of millennials should continue to drive the growth of the industry’s audience.

In 2018, there were 737 major esports events that generated an estimated $54.7 million in ticket revenues, up from $32 million in 2016, but down from 58.9 million in 2017. The total prize money of all esports events held in 2018 reached $150.8 million, after breaking the $100 million mark for the first time in 2017. The League of Legends World Championship was 2018’s biggest tournament by live viewership hours on Twitch, with 53.8 million hours. It also produced $1.9 million in ticket revenues. The Overwatch League was the most -watched league by live viewership hours on Twitch, generating 79.5 million hours.

According to Statista, the amounts wagered on esports betting is expected to grow from $3.15 million in 2015 to $23.5 billion in 2020. Forbes magazine projects fans of eSports will wager $23 billion on professional esports events by 2020. We believe as the size of the market and the number of esports enthusiasts continues to grow, so will the number of esports enthusiasts gambling on the events will also continue to grow, making our platform more in demand.

History

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. was formed in the State of Nevada on July 22, 2008 under our prior name Virtual Closet, Inc. Virtual Closet, Inc. changed its name to DK Sinopharma, Inc. on June 6, 2010. DK Sinopharma, Inc. changed its name to VGambling, Inc. on August 12, 2014. On or about April 24, 2017, VGambling, Inc. changed its name to Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. Our company was engaged in a number of different enterprises up until May 20, 2013, when, pursuant to the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement, we acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of H&H Arizona Corporation in exchange for 50,000,000 shares of our common stock. From May 2013 until August 2018, our operations were limited to designing, developing and testing our wagering systems. We launched our online esports wagering website ( www.vie.gg ) in August 2018.

Competitive Advantages/Operational Strengths

We believe the following strengths position us for sustainable growth:

Management Team and Key Personnel Experience :    Our Board of Directors includes senior managers with extensive experience in online gambling, esports, information technology, compliance, regulation, accounting and finance. Our Officers and Senior Managers include individuals with extensive experience in online gambling, esports, information technology, marketing, business development, payment processing, compliance, regulation, accounting, finance and customer service.

Licensed Technology/IP :    We are currently party to an exclusive software licensing agreement for our bet exchange software platform (the “Licensed Software”) with Swiss Interactive Software (GmbH) Switzerland (“Swiss Interactive”), a company controlled by Yan Rozum, our Chief Technology Officer and one of our directors. We believe our bet exchange platform provides us with a first mover advantage, as we believe that we are currently the only bet exchange platform in the esports wagering market. Virtually all other companies offering esports wagering are using the “bookie” model whereby the player wagers against the house. Our Licensed Software requires complex code and very skilled development, as opposed to the software used for bookie style wagering which is widely available and easily reproduced. Accordingly, we believe the complexity of our licensed software and bet exchange platform offers a higher barrier to entry than standard wagering platforms.

On April 7, 2019, we entered into a software transfer agreement with Swiss Interactive for the purchase of the Licensed Software for consideration of $1,700,000, the consummation of which is contingent upon either the Company’s completion of a (i) any private placement offerings or registered public offerings pursuant to which the Company received proceeds in excess of $6,000,000 or (ii) any private or public offerings in connection with the listing of the Company’s securities on a national securities exchange (“Qualified Offering”). If the Company does not complete a Qualified Offering within six months of the execution date of the transfer agreement, such agreement becomes void and the Company and Swiss Interactive are required to continue to abide by the terms of the existing agreement on the Licensed Software.

Affiliate Marketing Program :      Our affiliate marketing program focuses on professional esports teams and individual social media influencers. As part of our efforts to market our online gaming services, we attempt to enter into “Affiliate Marketing Agreements” with professional esports teams and other influential individuals and groups within esports. As an Affiliate, the esports team will provide their fans with a link to our online gaming website, where the fan, if located in a country which allows the fan to place a bet using our gaming platform, can bet on teams playing in esports tournaments.

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For a player placing a bet through the marketing affiliate’s link to our website and provided such player wins the bet, we pay the Affiliate a percentage of the amount we collect from the winning bet. We believe our PvP wagering model allows us to attract and retain affiliate marketing partners who participate directly in the revenues generated by their referrals to our website. In addition, our affiliate marketing partners are paid fees between 25% and 35% of revenues that they generate through their own client base or fan base, depending upon the system they employ. Instead of the Company incurring significant costs related to online advertising, which must be paid for in advance, this system allows us to spend less resources on advertising directly because our affiliate partners market to their own client or fan bases for us. Because often times our affiliate marketing partners have defined clients and fan bases already interested in esports and or wagering, we believe this program not only affords the Company savings related to marketing expense, but also serves as an avenue for direct or targeted marketing which would hopefully lead to increased traffic on our website.

Growth Strategy

In the future, we intend to expand our services to offer players the ability to participate in video game tournaments for cash prizes. We also intend to grow our existing business through the expansion into additional international markets. Lastly, we plan to increase our marketing efforts and upgrade sales and marketing capabilities which should result in further growth.

Future Products and Services:

Online Esports Tournament Play

We intend to offer players from around the world (excluding the specific states in the U.S. (currently 13) and other jurisdictions that prohibit playing games of skill for cash prizes) the ability to enter and participate in online video game tournaments that we organize and win cash prizes. Cash -based tournaments involving games of skill are not considered gambling in most U.S. states because the generally accepted definition of gambling involves three specific things: (1) the award of a prize, (2) paid -in consideration (meaning entrants pay to compete) and (3) an outcome determined on the basis of chance. As a result, games of skill are not generally subject to the same laws and regulations as our esports event wagering service. We expect participants in our tournaments being able to enter and play against each other with prize money distributed to the last remaining competitors. We anticipate collecting a tournament entry fee for our tournaments, as well as a percentage of total winnings that are paid to users (typically 10% of the entry fees) and thus none of our money will be at risk or otherwise dependent on the outcome. We intend to offer users a wide selection of video games of skill to be played online for real money in small groups to major tournaments.

We intend to develop, license or acquire from a third party an online skill games tournament play platform. Users will be able to enter and participate in tournaments using their PC, game console or mobile device. Players will play against each other in either ring games (i.e., games for cash on a hand -by-hand basis) or in tournaments (i.e., players play against each other for prize money distributed to the last remaining competitors) or variations thereof. We expect to launch online versions of tournament play, initially utilizing simple video games and later more complex video games, under the VIE brand beginning in the second half of 2019.

Live Esports Tournament Play

It is our intention to launch live esport tournament play in the fourth quarter of 2019. This platform would be a secured third party platform for online gamers to set up head -to-head tournaments in one on one or larger groups. Once a tournament has been accepted by two or more members/players, money from player accounts is automatically deposited into a secure escrow account. After the online game has been played, the results have been reported and verified by all players, the winner’s account will automatically be credited. The platform will be set up so players can play in head -to-head matches online only for games of skill, not chance. These games include Madden, FIFA, NBA 2K, Call of Duty, Apex Legends and more. We expect to have a list of available games on our homepage. We expect to continuously add games based on feedback from players. Initially it is our intention to support the following systems: Xbox1, PS4, PC, Xbox 360, PS3, WII & WII U.

International Market Expansion

We have applied for an online gambling license in Malta, established a brick and mortar office there and intend to commence online gambling operations in that jurisdiction within the next six months. If we are successful in obtaining this license, we expect that residents of a number of European Union countries would be able to place bets on our

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website. In order to better service the Asian market, we intend to apply for an online gambling license in an Asian jurisdiction and commence online gambling operations in such jurisdiction within the next 12 months. In the future, we may consider obtaining additional country specific gaming licenses should we determine there is sufficient local demand for our services in these markets.

In order to effectively penetrate international markets, we intend to translate our website into several additional languages and offer customer service and technical support in the local language of key markets.

Our Online Wagering Platforms

According to Zion Market Research’s, Online Gambling & Betting Market by Game Form (Poker, Casino, Sports Betting, Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing Betting, and Others) and by Component (Hardware, Software, and Service): Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast, 2017 – 2024, the online gambling market represents one of the fastest growing segments of the gambling industry. Zion Market estimates the current size of the global online gambling market is in excess of US$45.8 billion and is projected to reach US$94.4 billion by 2024.

We are currently focused solely on offering online wagering on the widest range of esports events broadcast from around the world. We do not offer online users traditional casino style games such as poker, craps or slots, nor do we offer online wagering on traditional sporting events such as football or soccer.

All persons 18 years and older can presently place bets on our online gambling website at www.vie.gg except for residents of the following countries:

•         United States

•         European Union member countries

•         Turkey

•         Singapore

•         Colombia

We have applied for an online gambling license from the country of Malta in order to allow residents of certain European Union member countries to place bets on our website. If granted, residents of a number of European Union countries would be able to place bets on our website.

Once on our website, a player can place a bet on a team participating in any number of tournaments which are scheduled to be held in the upcoming weeks. This takes place on our betting exchange. A player can either start the bet, using whatever odds are chosen by the player, or accept a bet started by another player. Each bet pertains to a particular game in the tournament. Once the game is over, the winning proceeds, net of our service fee, are electronically transferred to the winning player’s account. For our services, we keep 5.0% to 10.0% of the amount paid to the winning player. We have generated approximately a few hundred thousand dollars of revenue to date, but this amount has not yet been audited by our audit firm.

We also maintain and “how to play” section on the website which provides players with instructional videos walking them through the betting exchange platform as well as other pieces of information that may be beneficial to an unexperienced player or a new user of our website or exchange platform.

Additionally, we maintain a “frequently asked questions” section which provides our customers with the ability to easily navigate general questions relating to the website, personal account information, payment processing, betting rules and procedures as well as tips.

We have agreements with the following third party companies that provide us with certain services that enable our website to function efficiently:

Money Matrix .    MoneyMatrix provides us with the software we use to receive payments from players. Using MoneyMatrix, a player can select from over 150 payment options (i.e. Skrill, Astropay) to deposit funds with us for use in placing bets.

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Partner Matrix     Partner Matrix provides us with the software we use to track players placing a bet through an Affiliate’s link to our website.

SportRadar .    SportRadar provides our online gaming website with information as to upcoming tournaments, such as the teams participating in those tournaments, the dates and times of specific tournament games and the winners of tournament games.

Money Matrix, Partner Matrix and SportRadar all are paid monthly for their services to the Company.

Swiss Interactive.     Our betting platform and source code is licensed from Swiss Interactive, a company controlled by Yan Rozum, our Chief Technology Officer and one of our directors. Additionally, Swiss Interactive provides software development and network administration services. We pay Swiss Interactive a percentage on gaming revenues (capped at $300,000 annually) for this license depending on the volume of transactions. Additionally, we pay Swiss Interactive a monthly service fee of $24,700.

Marketing and Sales Initiatives

The Company has sponsorship marketing agreements in place for their website as well a similar agreement with HLTV.org (HLTV) to drive traffic to its website. HLTV is the leading Counter -Strike coverage site in the world with on -site coverage of all major tournaments, they feature, stats, demos, news, results, standings, videos, photos, and more. We pay them it is $6,500 per month for marketing services and betting lists which is the list of events to wager on. In addition, the Company also has an agreement in place with an analytics based company to better identify and source better quality campaigns and selective advertising locations.

We expect to expand into new geographic territories, assuming we obtain licenses to operate in those territories. The need for hands -on implementation in these territories and support may also require investment in additional physical offices and other overhead. We believe our approach is conservative in these respects.

We may accelerate expansion if we find complementary businesses that we are able to acquire in other territories. Our marketing efforts to expand into new territories have included attendance at esports events in addition to personal contact with other market participants.

Esports games are played by professional teams, amateur teams, and individuals. Professional esports teams typically have their own social media presence, with some of the top professional teams having millions of fans who visit the team’s website on a regular basis. A website of a professional esports team usually contains specific information about the team and lists upcoming tournaments or events in which the team will be participating. As part of our efforts to market our online gaming services, we attempt to enter into affiliate marketing agreements with professional esport teams.

As a marketing affiliate, the esports team will provide their fans with a link to our online gaming website, where the fan, if located in a country which allows the fan to place a bet using our gaming platform, can bet on teams playing in esports tournaments. For a player placing a bet through the team’s link to our website (and provided the player won the bet), we pay the Affiliate a percentage of the amount we collect from the winning bet. As of April 29, 2019, we had more than 170 esports teams agreeing to act as our marketing affiliates.

We plan to increase our marketing efforts and awareness of our website and future offerings by:

•         continuing to grow our efforts with our affiliate marketing program with professional esports teams;

•         advertising and sponsoring major professional esports events held in stadiums around the world that are broadcast online to a global audience;

•         utilizing celebrities and social media influencers who have an interest in video games and esports to generate new customers. We intend to increase our efforts in attracting esports players and other celebrities who have an interest in video games and esports to enter into affiliate marketing agreements with the Company;

•         using a multimedia approach focused on acquiring and retaining customers. We intend to utilize multiple electronic social media platforms to promote the Company’s wagering business including, but not limited to, Facebook Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Youtube, Twitch, Whatsapp, QQ, WeChat, email and SMS messages and

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•         using online advertisements, paid search optimization and various social media campaigns to increase our online presence and drive traffic to our website. We intend to increase our investments in online advertisements, primarily through the purchase of banner advertisements on esports and esports gambling related websites. We also intend to continue to invest in optimizing the Company’s website so it will attain a high ranking under key search words or phrases, such as “esports gambling.”

During the twelve months ended June 30, 2019, we plan to spend approximately $400,000 on marketing. A portion of the proceeds from this offering will be used to increase these marketing expenses as we continue to grow and amplify our Esports brand awareness efforts.

Competition

The online gambling and wagering industry is increasingly competitive. With relatively low barriers to entry, new competitors are entering the esports wagering and video game tournament segments. In both of these segments, there currently exist several major competitors. Because many of these competitors focus on delivering one product, as opposed to a full suite of esports and video gambling products and services that we intend to offer, the competitors may offer an equivalent or superior product to that of the Company. We expect the number of companies offering products and services in each market segment to increase. Most of our current competitors, including Unikrn, bet365, William Hill, Betway, and Pinnacle Sports, have far greater resources than we have.

We believe the following differentiates us from our competitors:

•         Peer -to-Peer Wagering Model:

We believe we are the first and only esports -focused online gambling company to offer bet exchange style wagering and pool betting on professional esports events. Our unique peer -to-peer wagering and gaming model allows the users to wager against other users, with no risk on the particular outcome of an event to the Company and a player always wins. The Company’s real -money betting exchange style wagering and pool betting enables us to facilitate wagering on a wide range of professional esports events broadcast online. We believe that our PvP bet exchange platform allows us to offer players the best odds when wagering on esports events.

•         Esports Focused:

We are focused solely on esports gambling and 18+ gaming. We will not offer users traditional casino style games like poker, craps or slots nor do we anticipate offering wagering on traditional sporting events like football or soccer. We are focused solely on delivering the widest selection of content and offering the widest range of esports events all for real -money wagering.

Regulations Affecting our Business

The offering and operation of online real -money gambling platforms and related software and solutions is subject to extensive regulation and approval by various federal, state, provincial, tribal and foreign agencies (collectively, “gaming authorities”). Gambling laws require us to obtain licenses or findings of suitability from gaming authorities for Esports Entertainment, including each of our subsidiaries engaged in these activities, and certain of our directors, officers, employees and in some instances, significant shareholders (typically beneficial owners of more than 5% of a company’s outstanding equity). The criteria used by gambling authorities to make determinations as to qualification and suitability of an applicant varies among jurisdictions, but generally require the submission of detailed personal and financial information followed by a thorough and sometimes lengthy investigation. Gaming authorities have broad discretion in determining whether an applicant qualifies for licensing or should be found suitable. Gambling authorities generally look to the following criteria when determining to grant a license or finding of suitability, including (i) the financial stability, integrity and responsibility of the applicant, (ii) the quality and security of the applicant’s online real -money platform and gaming equipment and related software, as applicable, and (iii) the past history of the applicant. Gambling authorities may, subject to certain administrative proceeding requirements, (i) deny an application, or limit, condition, restrict, revoke or suspend any license, registration, finding of suitability or approval, and (ii) fine any person licensed, registered or found suitable or approved. Notwithstanding the foregoing, some jurisdictions explicitly prohibit gaming in all or certain forms and we will not market our gambling services in these jurisdictions. If any director, officer or employee of ours fails to qualify for a license or is found unsuitable (including due to the failure to submit the required

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documentation) by a gaming authority, we may deem it necessary, or be required to, sever our relationship with such person, which may include terminating the employment of any such person. Gambling authorities have the right to investigate any individual or entity having a material relationship with us, to determine whether such individual or entity is suitable or should be licensed to do business as a business associate of ours. In addition, certain gambling authorities monitor the activities of the entities they regulate both in their respective jurisdiction and in other jurisdictions to ensure that these entities are in compliance with local standards on a worldwide basis.

On May 14, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, a 1992 law that barred state -authorized sports gambling with some exceptions and made Nevada the only state where a person could wager on the results of a single game. Since the Supreme Court’s decision, sports gambling has commenced in several states and several more states have enabling legislation pending. We believe that the Supreme Court’s decision will allow our platform to be used in the United States in the future. We plan to explore expansion of our esports online wagering platform into the US market place at the appropriate time.

Intellectual Property

We have not filed to register any patents, trade names or trademarks in any jurisdictions, nor intend to file applications to register patents, tradenames or trademarks in the near future.

We are currently party to an exclusive software licensing agreement for our bet exchange software platform (the “Licensed Software”) with Swiss Interactive Software GmbH (“Swiss Interactive”), a company controlled by Yan Rozum, our Chief Technology Officer and one of our directors. See “Competitive Advantages/Operational Strengths Licensed Technology/IP” above.

Employees

We currently have four full time employees, nine full time consultants and one part time consultant located in the following countries:

Country

 

No. of Employees/Consultants

 

Responsibilities

European Union

 

6

 

Technical and Marketing

Antigua and Barbuda

 

4

 

Customer Service and Administration

Canada

 

2

 

Administration

United States

 

2

 

Creative/marketing

None of these employees are represented by a labor union or subject to a collective bargaining agreement. We have never experienced a work stoppage and our management believes that our relations with employees are good.

Properties

Our executive and business offices are located at 170 Pater House, Psaila Street, Birkirkara, Malta, BKR 9077 where we sub -lease approximately 150 square feet of property in Birkirkara, Malta.

We have access to office and meeting space for a nominal fee, on an as -used basis, in Willemstad, Curacao.

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The Company entered into a five year lease agreement with Polskie Nieruchomo ś ci Sp. Z.O.O. to rent office space in Warsaw, Poland starting on December 1, 2017 and terminating on November 20, 2022. Minimum payments for successive years ending June 30, are as follows:

2019

 

$

24,500

2020

 

 

49,100

2021

 

 

49,100

2022

 

 

49,100

2023

 

 

20,500

   

$

192,300

The Company entered into a three year lease agreement with Caribbean Developments (Antigua) Ltd. to rent commercial space in Antigua and Barbuda starting on May 1, 2017 terminating on April 30, 2020. After the first twelve months, either party can terminate the lease agreement. Minimum payments for successive years ending June 30, are as follows:

2019

 

$

10,487

2020

 

 

17,478

   

$

27,965

Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we are a defendant or plaintiff in various legal actions that arise in the normal course of business.

In September 2018, Boustead Securities, LLC (“Boustead”) notified us via letter of a claim that they were owed $192,664, as well as warrants to purchase 1,417,909 shares of our common stock as compensation for their acting as the placement agent for the sale of our securities between June 2017 and 2018. This matter was then brought to JAMS pursuant to an arbitration clause in the placement agent agreement entered into by the Company and Boustead. It is our position that we have paid Boustead in full for the services it provided to us. We have denied that we owe Boustead any additional cash or warrants and have filed motions to dismiss these claims as well as filed counterclaims against Boustead. We plan to continue to vigorously defend the Company against these claims.

The JAMS arbitration is scheduled for the end of January 2020.

On December 19, 2018, Mr. Bryan Whatley, filed the first amended complaint against the Company in the United States District Court in the District of Nevada for breach of contract in connection with its acting as a finder to assist the Company in finding potential investors. In their complaint, they sought damages in excess of $85,000 plus warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company filed an answer to the first amended complaint denying the existence of a contract between the Company and Mr. Whatley, among other things. Management believes this claim to be without merit as it is management’s position that there was no contract. We plan to continue to vigorously defend the Company against this claim. The deadline for Mr. Whatley to respond to the Company’s answer was April 12, 2019, and no such response was filed. On April 23, 2019, the Company filed a motion to dismiss with the United States District Court of the State of Nevada.

With the exception of the foregoing, we are not involved in any material disputes and do not have any material litigation matters.

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MANAGEMENT

As of the date of this prospectus, our directors, executive officers and significant employees are as follows:

Name

 

Age

 

Position(s)

Grant Johnson

 

59

 

President, Secretary/ Treasurer, Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) and Chairman of the Board of Directors

Yan Rozum

 

40

 

Chief Technology Officer & Director

Christopher Malone

 

57

 

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
(Principal Accounting Officer)

David Watt

 

61

 

Director

Chul Woong Lim

 

37

 

Director

Alan Alden

 

57

 

Director

Background of Officers and Directors

Grant Johnson

Mr. Johnson has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Company since 2013. From 2007 to 2013, Mr. Johnson advised several development stage companies as a sales management and business development consultant. From 2003 to 2007, Mr. Johnson was co -founder , President, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of Swiss Medica Inc., a US publicly listed company which manufactured and sold nutraceutical products online. From 2000 to 2003, Mr. Johnson was founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Healthnet International Inc., a US publicly listed company which sold nutraceutical products online. From early 1996 to 1999, Mr. Johnson was Vice President of Starnet Communications International, Inc. and Softec Systems Inc., a market leader in the B2B sector of the online gambling industry. Mr. Johnson obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and history from the University of Western Ontario in Canada.

Yan Rozum

Mr. Rozum has been the Chief Technology Officer of the Company since December 2017. Since 2003, Mr. Rozum founded and currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Swiss Interactive Software (GmbH) Switzerland, a Swiss based iGaming software development company that delivers complex engineered sports wagering and iGaming systems and projects for a roster of clients operating around the globe. Mr. Rozum is a leading authority on Information and Communications Technology, including the design, architecture and delivery of high volume transactional sports and event wagering software platforms, and peer -2-peer exchange wagering systems for real -money online iGaming operators. Mr. Rozum holds a Diploma from the Swedish Institute of Management in Stockholm, Sweden. From 2000 through 2002, Mr. Rozum was a Ph.D. candidate at the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus in Minsk, Belarus. Mr. Rozum holds a Diploma of Higher Education in Journalism from the Institute of Modern Knowledge in Minsk, Belarus.

Christopher Malone

Mr. Malone has been the Chief Financial Officer since November 2018. He is the founding Director of PrOasis, a professional consulting firm, where he has spent the past 26 years managing the firm which focuses on executive management, corporate finance, strategic planning and governance for major Canadian SME organizations. Mr. Malone currently holds the positions as Chief Financial Officer for an OSC registered Fund Manager and an IIROC registered Broker Dealer member. Mr. Malone currently serves as a Director for each of these regulated entities. Mr. Malone has extensive listing, regulatory reporting and governance experience with private businesses and public companies on Regulatory organizations and Exchanges in Canada and the United States. Mr. Malone’s experience stems from over 35 years in the Canadian workforce holding senior financial and information technology systems roles in some of Canada’s largest domestic and multi -national organizations. He has held senior level financial executive positions in food processing, telecom, media advertising, document management and financial service organizations.

Mr. Malone holds a CPA/CMA designation and graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a B.A. in Commerce and Economics.

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David Watt

Mr. Watt is a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants of the UK. Mr. Watt is a Chartered Certified Accountant and a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Eastern Caribbean with more than 25 years of finance, accounting and senior management experience. For more than 25 years, Mr. Watt has been Partner in the Antigua based accounting firm Derrick & Watt. Previously, Mr. Watt was Financial Controller for the Blue Waters Hotel and Caribbean Developments (ANU) Ltd., both in Antigua. Prior, Mr. Watt was an Accountant with South Bank Glass Co. Ltd, Input Typesetting Limited, and Cable & Wireless Plc all in London, UK. Mr. Watt is a graduate of South Bank Polytechnic in London, UK.

Chul Woong Lim

Since June 2018 Mr. Lim has been Director of Global Business for Loud Communications based in Seoul, South Korea. Between 2014 and 2018 Mr. Lim was the Secretary General of the International e -Sports Federation (IeSF) based in Seoul, South Korea where he was responsible for relations with 47 national federations, international sports authorities, and global partners, in addition to organizing and operating the eSports World Championship and other international esports tournaments. During 2010, Mr. Lim was Deputy Manager of Sports Marketing with FIRSONS Inc., a Seoul, South Korea based sports events marketing firm. Mr. Lim was one of our Directors between January 30, 2015 and October 26, 2016. Mr. Lim received a B.S. in Physical Education from Seoul National University and a Master of Arts in Common Leisure Management from the University of Northern Iowa.

Alan Alden

Mr. Alden has been a specialist in advising remote gaming companies located in Malta since 2000, when he advised the first remote gaming companies as the Senior Manager of Enterprise Risk Services at Deloitte & Touche (Malta). In 2006, Mr. Alden established Kyte Consultants Ltd, a company that specialized in the remote gaming and payment card sectors, to assist companies located in Malta. In 2009, Mr. Alden became a founding director in Contact Advisory Services Ltd, a licensed Company Service Provider (CSP) that offers a complete service to its customers, from company incorporation, to licensing for gaming and financial institutions. Since 2010, Mr. Alden has served as the General Secretary of the Malta Remote Gaming Council. Mr. Alden is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (“CISSP”) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (“CISA”). Mr. Alden was also the founding President of the ISACA Malta Chapter between 2005 and 2008. In 2015, Mr. Alden became a Part Time Lecturer on IT Auditing at the University of Malta.

David Watt , Chul Woong Lim and Alan Alden are independent directors as that term is defined in Section 5605(a)(2) of the NASDAQ Stock Market rules.

We believe our directors are qualified to serve for the following reasons:

Name

 

Reason

Grant Johnson

 

Experience in online gambling.

Yan Rozum

 

Experience in online gambling.

David Watt

 

Experience in finance and accounting.

Chul Woong Lim

 

Experience with esports.

Alan Alden

 

Experience advising companies in gaming.

F amily Relationships

There are no family relationships between any of our directors or executive officers.

Board Composition and Director Independence

Upon the completion of this offering, our Common Stock and warrants are expected to be listed on The NASDAQ Capital Market. Under the rules of NASDAQ, “independent” directors must make up a majority of a listed company’s board of directors. In addition, applicable NASDAQ rules require that, subject to specified exceptions, each member of a listed company’s audit and compensation committees be independent within the meaning of the applicable NASDAQ rules. Audit committee members must also satisfy the independence criteria set forth in Rule 10A -3 under the Exchange Act.

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Our board of directors consists of 5 members: The directors will serve until our next annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The Company defines “independent” as that term is defined in Rule 5605(a)(2) of the NASDAQ Stock Market rules.

In making the determination of whether a member of the board is independent, our board considers, among other things, transactions and relationships between each director and his immediate family and the Company, including those reported under the caption “Related Party Transactions.” The purpose of this review is to determine whether any such relationships or transactions are material and, therefore, inconsistent with a determination that the directors are independent. On the basis of such review and its understanding of such relationships and transactions, our board affirmatively determined that David Watt, Chul Woong Lim and Alan Alden are qualified as independent and do not have any material relationships with us that might interfere with his exercise of independent judgment.

Board Committees

Our board of directors has established an audit committee, a compensation committee and a nominating and corporate governance committee. Each committee has its own charter, which is available on our website at www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com. Each of the board committees has the composition and responsibilities described below.

Members will serve on these committees until their resignation or until otherwise determined by our Board of Directors.

The members of each committee are Grant Johnson, David Watt and Chul Woong Lim. David Watt and Chul Woong Lim are our independent directors within the meaning of the NASDAQ Stock Market rules.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee oversees our accounting and financial reporting processes and oversee the audit of our consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. The specific functions of this Committee include, but are not limited to:

•         selecting and recommending to our board of directors the appointment of an independent registered public accounting firm and overseeing the engagement of such firm;

•         approving the fees to be paid to the independent registered public accounting firm;

•         helping to ensure the independence of the independent registered public accounting firm;

•         overseeing the integrity of our financial statements;

•         preparing an audit committee report as required by the SEC to be included in our annual proxy statement;

•         resolving any disagreements between management and the auditors regarding financial reporting;

•         reviewing with management and the independent auditors any correspondence with regulators and any published reports that raise material issues regarding the Company’s accounting policies;

•         reviewing and approving all related -party transactions; and

•         overseeing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Our board has determined that David Watt is currently qualified as an “audit committee financial expert”, as such term is defined in Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S -K .

Compensation Committee

Our Compensation Committee assists the board of directors in the discharge of its responsibilities relating to the compensation of the board of directors and our executive officers.

The Committee’s compensation -related responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•         reviewing and approving on an annual basis the corporate goals and objectives with respect to compensation for our Chief Executive Officer;

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•         reviewing, approving and recommending to our board of directors on an annual basis the evaluation process and compensation structure for our other executive officers;

•         determining the need for and the appropriateness of employment agreements and change in control agreements for each of our executive officers and any other officers recommended by the Chief Executive Officer or board of directors;

•         providing oversight of management’s decisions concerning the performance and compensation of other company officers, employees, consultants and advisors;

•         reviewing our incentive compensation and other equity -based plans and recommending changes in such plans to our board of directors as needed, and exercising all the authority of our board of directors with respect to the administration of such plans;

•         reviewing and recommending to our board of directors the compensation of independent directors, including incentive and equity -based compensation; and

•         selecting, retaining and terminating such compensation consultants, outside counsel or other advisors as it deems necessary or appropriate.

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

The purpose of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is to recommend to the board nominees for election as directors and persons to be elected to fill any vacancies on the board, develop and recommend a set of corporate governance principles and oversee the performance of the board.

The Committee’s responsibilities include:

•         recommending to the board of directors nominees for election as directors at any meeting of stockholders and nominees to fill vacancies on the board;

•         considering candidates proposed by stockholders in accordance with the requirements in the Committee charter;

•         overseeing the administration of the Company’s code of business conduct and ethics;

•         reviewing with the entire board of directors, on an annual basis, the requisite skills and criteria for board candidates and the composition of the board as a whole;

•         the authority to retain search firms to assist in identifying board candidates, approve the terms of the search firm’s engagement, and cause the Company to pay the engaged search firm’s engagement fee;

•         recommending to the board of directors on an annual basis the directors to be appointed to each committee of the board of directors;

•         overseeing an annual self -evaluation of the board of directors and its committees to determine whether it and its committees are functioning effectively; and

•         developing and recommending to the board a set of corporate governance guidelines applicable to the Company.

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee may delegate any of its responsibilities to subcommittees as it deems appropriate. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is authorized to retain independent legal and other advisors, and conduct or authorize investigations into any matter within the scope of its duties.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

We have adopted a code of business conduct and ethics applicable to our principal executive, financial and accounting officers and all persons performing similar functions. A copy of that code is available on our corporate website at www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com . We expect that any amendments to such code, or any waivers of its requirements, will be disclosed on our website.

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Disclosure of Commission Position on Indemnification of Securities Act Liabilities

Our directors and officers are indemnified as provided by the Nevada corporate law and our bylaws. We have agreed to indemnify each of our directors and certain officers against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the provisions described above, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than our payment of expenses incurred or paid by our director, officer or controlling person in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

We have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act, and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities is asserted by one of our directors, officers, or controlling persons in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our legal counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit the question of whether such indemnification is against public policy to a court of appropriate jurisdiction. We will then be governed by the court’s decision.

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The following table summarizes information concerning the compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to, our Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer or PEO) and our two most highly compensated executive officers other than the Principal Executive Officer during fiscal years 2018 and 2017 (collectively, the “Named Executive Officers”) who served in such capacities.

Name and Principal Position

 

Year

 

Salary

 

Bonus

 

Stock Awards

 

Option Awards (1)

 

Other
Annual Compensation

 

All Other Compensation (1)

 

Total

Grant Johnson,

 

2018

 

$

120,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

120,000

CEO and President (2)

 

2017

 

$

65,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

65,000

       

 

                       

 

 

Yan Rozum,

 

2018

 

$

45,410

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

45,410

CTO (3)

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

 

                       

 

 

Christopher Malone

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CFO (4)

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

____________

(1)      The fair value of options granted computed in accordance with ASC718 on the date of grant.

(2)      Annual salary of $120,000.

(3)      Annual salary of $75,000. Mr. Rozum commenced as the Company’s Chief Technology Officer on November 22, 2017.

(4)      Annual salary of $84,000 with a signing bonus stock award of 100,000 shares of common stock. Commenced as CFO on November 16, 2018.

Employment Agreements

On June 1, 2017, we entered into an Employment Agreement with Grant Johnson to serve as our Chief Executive, President, Financial and Accounting Officer. The agreement provides for an annual salary of $120,000. The Employment Agreement has a term of two years and automatically extends for successive one -year periods unless terminated by the Company or Mr. Johnson. The agreement also provides for an annual bonus of up to 50% of Mr. Grant’s base salary at the Board’s discretion and entitles Mr. Johnson to receive various employee benefits generally made available to other officers and senior managers of the Company.

Under this agreement, if the Company were to terminate Mr. Johnson’s employment without cause, Mr. Johnson would be entitled to receive all compensation earned but unpaid through the date of termination and a severance payment equal to three months’ base annual salary.

On November 22, 2017, we entered into an Employment Agreement with Yan Rozum to serve as our Chief Technology Officer. The agreement provides for an annual salary of $75,000, increasing to $120,000 starting the month the Company’s stock commences trading on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange. The Employment Agreement has a term of three years and automatically extends for successive one -year periods unless terminated by the Company or Mr. Rozum. The agreement also provides for grants of stock options and bonuses at the Board’s discretion and entitles Mr. Rozum to receive various employee benefits generally made available to other officers and senior managers of the Company.

Under this agreement, if the Company were to terminate Mr. Rozum’s employment without cause, Mr. Rozum would be entitled to receive all compensation earned but unpaid through the date of termination and a severance payment equal to three month’s base annual salary. In addition, Mr. Rozum would be entitled to an additional one month’s’ salary for each full year of service pursuant to statutory law of Poland.

On November 16, 2018, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Christopher Malone to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (the “Malone Employment Agreement”). The term of the Malone Employment Agreement is for one year and shall be automatically extended for additional terms of successive one -year periods (the “Additional Term”) unless the Company or the Executive gives written notice to the other of the termination of Mr. Malone’s employment hereunder at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the initial term or additional term of the Malone Employment Agreement. Mr. Malone is to receive an initial base salary of $84,000 per annum, and if the Company were to list on NASDAQ, the base salary would increase to $120,000 per annum. Mr. Malone Executive is eligible to earn an annual employee stock option bonus in such amount, if any, as determined in the sole discretion of the Board. The Malone Employment Agreement may be terminated with or without cause. Upon termination of

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Mr. Malone Term because of disability, the Company shall pay or provide to Mr. Malone (1) any unpaid salary and any accrued vacation through the date of termination; (2) any unpaid bonus accrued with respect to the fiscal year ending on or preceding the date of termination; (3) reimbursement for any unreimbursed expenses properly incurred through the date of termination; and (4) all other payments or benefits to which he may be entitled under the terms of any applicable employee benefit plan, program or arrangement.

Compensation-Setting Process/Role of Our Compensation Committee

During 2018, our Compensation Committee was responsible for overseeing our executive compensation program, establishing our executive compensation philosophy, and determining specific executive compensation, including cash and equity. Our Compensation Committee considers one or more of the following factors when setting executive compensation, as further explained in the discussions of each compensation element below:

•         the experiences and individual knowledge of the members of the committee regarding executive compensation, as we believe this approach helps us to compete in hiring and retaining the best possible talent while at the same time maintaining a reasonable and responsible cost structure;

•         corporate and/or individual performance, as we believe this encourages our executive officers to focus on achieving our business objectives;

•         the executive’s existing equity award and stock holdings; and

•         internal pay equity of the compensation paid to one executive officer as compared to another — that is, that the compensation paid to each executive should reflect the importance of his or her role to the company as compared to the roles of the other executive officers, while at the same time providing a certain amount of parity to promote teamwork.

With our proposed transition to being a company listed on NASDAQ, our compensation program following this offering may, over time, vary significantly from our historical practices. For example, we expect that following this offering, in setting executive compensation, the compensation committee may review and consider, in addition to the items above, factors such as the achievement of predefined milestones, tax deductibility of compensation, the total compensation that may become payable to executive officers in various hypothetical scenarios, the performance of our common stock and compensation levels at public peer companies.

Executive Compensation Program Components

Base Salary

We provide base salary as a fixed source of compensation for our executive officers, allowing them a degree of certainty when having a meaningful portion of their compensation “at risk” in the form of equity awards covering the shares of a company for whose shares there has been limited liquidity to date. The compensation committee recognizes the importance of base salaries as an element of compensation that helps to attract highly qualified executive talent.

Base salaries for our executive officers were established primarily based on individual negotiations with the executive officers when they joined us and reflect the scope of their anticipated responsibilities, the individual experience they bring, the board members’ experiences and knowledge in compensating similarly situated individuals at other companies, our then -current cash constraints, and a general sense of internal pay equity among our executive officers.

The compensation committee does not apply specific formulas in determining base salary increases. In determining base salaries for 2018 for our continuing named executive officers, no adjustments were made to the base salaries of any of our named executive officers as the compensation committee determined, in their independent judgment and without reliance on any survey data, that existing base salaries, taken together with other elements of compensation, provided sufficient fixed compensation for retention purposes.

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Outstanding Equity Awards at June 30, 2018

The following table summarizes the outstanding equity award holdings held by our named executive officers at June 30, 2018.

Name

 

Shares issuable upon exercise of options

 

Option
exercise price
($)

 

Option
expiration
date

David Watt

 

20,000

 

$

0.70

 

8-1-23

Yan Rozum

 

75,000

 

$

0.70

 

8-1-23

Chul Wong Lim

 

20,000

 

$

0.70

 

8-1-23

Stock Incentive Plan

We have a Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) which authorizes the issuance of up to 2,500,000 shares of common stock pursuant to options or shares of common stock granted pursuant to the Plan. The terms and conditions of any options granted, and the terms and conditions of any stock issued, including the price of the shares of common stock issuable on the exercise of options, are governed by the provisions of the Plan and any agreements with the Plan participants.

The following lists, as of April 29, 2019 the options and shares granted pursuant to the Stock Incentive Plan. Each option represents the right to purchase one share of our common stock.

Name of Plan

 

Total
Shares
Reserved
Under Plan

 

Shares
Reserved for
Outstanding Options

 

Shares
Issued as
Stock Bonus

 

Remaining
Options/Shares

Under Plan

Stock Incentive Plan

 

2,500,000

 

819,120

 

 

1,680,880

Pursuant to the Plan, awards may be in the form of Incentive Stock Options, Non -Qualified Stock Options, or Stock Bonuses.

Incentive Stock Options

All of our employees of the Company are eligible to be granted Incentive Stock Options pursuant to the Plan as may be determined by our Board of Directors which administers the Plan.

Options granted pursuant to the Plan terminate at such time as may be specified when the option is granted.

The total fair market value of the shares of common stock (determined at the time of the grant of the option) for which any employee may be granted options which are first exercisable in any calendar year may not exceed $100,000.

In the discretion of the Board of Directors, options granted pursuant to the Plan may include instalment exercise terms for any option such that the option becomes fully exercisable in a series of cumulating portions. The Board of Directors may also accelerate the date upon which any option (or any part of any option) is first exercisable. However, no option, or any portion thereof may be exercisable until one year following the date of grant. In no event shall an option granted to an employee then owning more than l0% of our common stock be exercisable by its terms after the expiration of five years from the date of grant, nor shall any other option granted pursuant to the Plan be exercisable by its terms after the expiration of ten years from the date of grant.

Non -Qualified Stock Options

Our employees, directors and officers, and consultants or advisors are eligible to be granted Non -Qualified Stock Options pursuant to the Plan as may be determined by our Board of Directors which administers the Plan, provided however that bona fide services must be rendered by such consultants or advisors and such services must not be in connection with a capital -raising transaction or promoting our common stock.

Options granted pursuant to the Plan terminate at such time as may be specified when the option is granted.

In the discretion of the Board of Directors options granted pursuant to the Plan may include instalment exercise terms for any option such that the option becomes fully exercisable in a series of cumulating portions. The Board of Directors

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may also accelerate the date upon which any option (or any part of any option) is first exercisable. In no event shall an option be exercisable by its terms after the expiration of ten years from the date of grant.

Stock Bonuses

Our employees, directors and officers, and consultants or advisors are eligible to receive a grant of our shares, provided however that bona fide services must be rendered by such consultants or advisors and such services must not be in connection with a capital -raising transaction or promoting our common stock. The grant of the shares rests entirely with our Board of Directors which administers the Plan. It is also left to the Board of Directors to decide the type of vesting and transfer restrictions which will be placed on the shares.

Outstanding equity awards held by our officers and directors as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2018 are as follows:

Name

 

Shares issuable
upon exercise of
options

 

Option
exercise price
($)

 

Option
expiration
date

David Watt

 

20,000

 

$

0.70

 

8-1-23

Yan Rozum

 

75,000

 

$

0.70

 

8-1-23

Chul Wong Lim

 

20,000

 

$

0.70

 

8-1-23

Securities Authorized for Issuance under our Stock Incentive Plan as of __________.

Plan Category

 

Number of
Securities
to be
Issued
upon
Exercise of

Outstanding
Options

 

Weighted-Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding
Options,

Warrants, and
Rights

 

Number of
Securities

Remaining
Available for

Future Issuance
Under
Equity
Compensation
Plan

Stock Incentive Plan

 

819,120

 

$

0.70

 

1,680,880

Employee Pension, Profit Sharing or other Retirement Plan

We do not have a defined benefit, pension plan, profit sharing or other retirement plan, although we may adopt one or more of such plans in the future.

Directors’ Compensation

The table below shows the compensation paid to our directors during the year ended June 30, 2018. Grant Johnson was not compensated for acting as a director during fiscal 2018 and 2017.

Name

 

Year

 

Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash

 

Stock
Awards
(1)

 

Option
Awards
(2)

 

Total

David Watt

 

2018

 

$

25,000

 

$

 

$

10,609

 

$

35,609

   

2017

 

$

25,000

 

$

12,352

 

$

 

$

37,352

Chul Woong Lim

 

2018

 

$

8,507

 

$

 

$

10,609

 

$

19,116

   

2017

 

$

5,000

 

$

 

$

 

$

5,000

Yan Rozum

 

2018

 

$

5,000

 

$

 

$

39,784

 

$

44,784

   

2017

 

$

20,000

 

$

45,000

 

$

 

$

65,000

____________

(1)      The fair value of stock issued for services computed in accordance with ASC718 on the date of grant.

(2)      The fair value of options granted computed in accordance with ASC718 on the date of grant

During the year ended June 30, 2018, no director was also an executive officer of another entity, which had one of our executive officers serving as a director of such entity or as a member of the compensation committee of such entity.

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PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

The following tables set forth certain information regarding our voting shares beneficially owned as of April 29, 2019 and is based on 87,358,118 shares issued and outstanding, for (i) each stockholder known to be the beneficial owner of 5% or more of our outstanding shares of Common Stock, (ii) each named executive officer and director, and (iii) all executive officers and directors as a group. A person is considered to beneficially own any shares: (i) over which such person, directly or indirectly, exercises sole or shared voting or investment power, or (ii) of which such person has the right to acquire beneficial ownership at any time within 60 days through an exercise of stock options or warrants. Unless otherwise indicated, voting and investment power relating to the shares shown in the tables for our directors and executive officers is exercised solely by the beneficial owner or shared by the owner and the owner’s spouse or children.

For purposes of these tables, a person or group of persons is deemed to have “beneficial ownership” of any shares of Common Stock that such person has the right to acquire within 60 days of April 29, 2019. For purposes of computing the percentage of outstanding shares of our Common Stock held by each person or group of persons, any shares that such person or persons has the right to acquire within 60 days of April 29, 2019 is deemed to be outstanding, but is not deemed to be outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. The inclusion herein of any shares listed as beneficially owned does not constitute an admission of beneficial ownership.

The following shows the stock ownership of our officers, directors and any person known to us who owns more than 5% of our common stock as of April 29, 2019.

 

Shares of Common Stock Beneficially owned

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner

 

Number

 

Percent

Grant Johnson (1)
1370 Pilgrims Way
Oakville, ON, Canada

 

50,000,000

 

57.2

%

Yan Rozum (2)
1700 Ave General Guisan 32
Fribourg, Switzerland

 

286,250

 

*

 

Christopher Malone (3)
6 Keystone Court Aurora,
Ontario Canada L4G 3R3

 

100,000

 

*

 

David Watt (4)
Nelson Mandela Dr., Campsite
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda

 

49,190

 

*

%

Chul Woong Lim (5)
204-804 Susaek Rd.
100 Seodaemun-gu Seoul, Korea

 

220,000

 

*

%

Alan Alden

 

 

*

%

All Officers and Directors as a group (six persons)

 

50,655,440

 

57.6

%

Shawn Erickson (6)
122-201 Rua Figueiredo Magnalhaes
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

 

9,983,931

 

11.4

%

VG-SPV LLC (7)
50 South Steele, Suite 508
Denver, CO 80209

 

5,316,667

 

6.1

%

5% Beneficial Shareholders as a Group

 

15,3 00,598

 

17. 5

%

____________

*        less than 1%

(1)      Second Generation Holdings Trust is a trust controlled by Grant Johnson and currently holds 50,000,000 shares of common stock.

(2)      Includes 211,250 shares of common stock and 75,000 options to purchase shares of common stock currently exercisable.

(3)      Includes 100,000 shares of common stock

(4)      Includes 29,190 shares of common stock and 20,000 options to purchase shares of common stock currently exercisable.

(5)      Includes 200,000 shares of common stock and 20,000 options to purchase shares of common stock currently exercisable.

(6)      Includes 9,983,931 shares of common stock.

(7)      VG -SPV , LLC is an entity controlled by First Capital Ventures, LLC and beneficially owns 5,316,667 shares of common stock. Gary Graham is the manager of First Capital Ventures, LLC.

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Related Party Transactions

The following is a description of each transaction since June 30, 2017 and each currently proposed transaction in which:

•         we have been or are to be a participant;

•         the amount involved exceeded the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of our total assets at year -end for the last two completed fiscal years; and

•         any of our directors, executive officers or holders of more than 5% of our outstanding capital stock, or any immediate family member of, or person sharing the household with, any of these individuals or entities, had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.

Our Company’s policy with regard to related party transactions is for the Board as a whole to approve any material transactions involving our directors, executive officers or holders of more than 5% of our outstanding capital stock.

The Company incurs home office expenses allowances of $4,800 per year charged by the President of the Company for use of a home office for him and an employee of the Company. As of December 31, 2018, the Company owed $1,200 to the President related to rent payments.

Our betting platform and source code is licensed from Swiss Interactive Software (GmbH) Switzerland, a company controlled by Yan Rozum, our Chief Technology Officer and one our directors (“Swiss Interactive”). We pay Swiss Interactive a percentage on gaming revenues up to $300,000 annually for this license depending on the volume of transactions. Additionally, we pay a monthly service fee of $24,700 to Swiss Interactive. During the six months ended December 31, 2018, Swiss Interactive charged the Company software consulting fees of $______ related to the development of the Company’s online gaming website. The Company owed $53,000 to Swiss Interactive as of December 31, 2018 for expenses, rent, contractors, and office expenses. On April 7, 2019, we entered into a software transfer agreement with Swiss Interactive for the purchase of the Licensed Software for consideration of $1,700,000 (payable $1,360,000 upon consummation of this offering and $340,000 within 90 days thereafter).

Software development and network administration services are provided by Swiss Interactive. We pay Swiss Interactive a monthly fee of $24,700 for services. During the six months ended December 31, 2018, Swiss Interactive Software charged the Company IT consulting fees of $123,150 and $25,050 in rent expense, totaling $148,200. Mr. Rozum is the controlling shareholder of Swiss Interactive and a director and the CTO of the Company.

During the six months ended December 31, 2018, Ardmore Software SP.Z.O.O. (“Ardmore”), a software development and network administration services company incorporated in Poland and controlled by Yan Rozum, our Chief Technology Officer and one of our directors, charged the Company IT consulting fees of $243,426 and $35,379 in rent expense, totaling $278,804. The Company owed $53,000 to Ardmore as of December 31, 2018. On January 23, 2019, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Ardmore with nominal assets for $1,328 (PLN 5,000).

See “Competitive Advantages/Operational Strengths — Licen sed Technology/IP ” above.

Related-Party Notes Payable

None.

Policy on Future Related-Party Transactions

All future transactions between us and our officers, directors, principal stockholders and their affiliates will be approved by the audit committee, or a similar committee consisting of entirely independent directors, according to the terms of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our Related -Party Transaction Policies and Procedures.

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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

Introduction

In the discussion that follows, we have summarized selected provisions of our certificate of incorporation, bylaws and the Nevada Revised Statutes relating to our capital stock. This summary is not complete. This discussion is subject to the relevant provisions of Nevada law and is qualified by reference to our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws. You should read the provisions of our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws as currently in effect for provisions that may be important to you.

Units

Each unit consists of one share of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, and one warrant to purchase one share of our common stock, each as described further below. The common stock and warrants will be immediately separable and will be issued separately.

Authorized Capital Stock

We are currently authorized to issue up to 510,000,000 shares of capital stock consisting of: 500,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value of $0.001 per share. As of April 29, 2019, 87,358,118 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding and there were no shares of preferred stock outstanding.

Common Stock

We are authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of common stock. Holders of our common stock are each entitled to cast one vote for each share held of record on all matters presented to the shareholders. Cumulative voting is not allowed; hence, the holders of a majority of our outstanding common shares can elect all directors.

Holders of our common stock are entitled to receive such dividends as may be declared by our Board of Directors out of funds legally available and, in the event of liquidation, to share pro rata in any distribution of our assets after payment of liabilities. Our Board of Directors is not obligated to declare a dividend. It is not anticipated that dividends will be paid in the foreseeable future.

Holders of our common stock do not have preemptive rights to subscribe to additional shares if issued. There is no conversion, redemption, sinking fund or similar provisions regarding the common stock. All outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and non -assessable .

Preferred Stock

We are authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. Shares of preferred stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series as may be determined by our Board of Directors. The voting powers and preferences, the relative rights of each such series and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions of each series will be established by the Board of Directors. Our directors may issue preferred stock with multiple votes per share and dividend rights which would have priority over any dividends paid with respect to the holders of our common stock. The issuance of preferred stock with these rights may make the removal of management difficult even if the removal would be considered beneficial to shareholders generally, and will have the effect of limiting shareholder participation in transactions such as mergers or tender offers if these transactions are not favored by our management. As of the date of this prospectus, we had not issued any shares of preferred stock.

Authorized but Unissued Shares

Our authorized but unissued shares of common stock and preferred stock will be available for future issuance without shareholder approval, except as may be required under the listing rules of any stock exchange on which our common stock is then listed. We may use additional shares for a variety of corporate purposes, including future public offerings to raise additional capital, corporate acquisitions and employee benefit plans. The existence of authorized but unissued shares of common stock and preferred stock could render more difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of us by means of a proxy contest, tender offer, merger or otherwise.

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Warrants Offered Hereby

The following summary of certain terms and provisions of the warrants offered hereby is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the provisions of the form of the warrant, which is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part of. Prospective investors should carefully review the terms and provisions set forth in the form of warrant.

Exercisability.     The warrants are exercisable immediately upon issuance and at any time up to the date that is ___________ years from the date of issuance. The warrants will be exercisable, at the option of each holder, in whole or in part, by delivering to us a duly executed exercise notice accompanied by payment in full for the number of shares of our common stock purchased upon such exercise (except in the case of a cashless exercise as discussed below). Unless otherwise specified in the warrant, the holder will not have the right to exercise any portion of the warrant if the holder (together with its affiliates) would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the number of shares of our common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the exercise (or, upon election by a Holder prior to the issuance of any Warrants, 9.99%), as such percentage ownership is determined in accordance with the terms of the warrants.

Cashless Exercise.     In the event that a registration statement covering shares of common stock underlying the warrants, is not available for the issuance of such shares of common stock underlying the warrants, the holder may, in its sole discretion, exercise the warrant in whole or in part and, in lieu of making the cash payment otherwise contemplated to be made to us upon such exercise in payment of the aggregate exercise price, elect instead to receive upon such exercise the net number of shares of common stock determined according to the formula set forth in the warrant. In no event shall we be required to make any cash payments or net cash settlement to the registered holder in lieu of issuance of common stock underlying the warrants.

Certain Adjustments.     The exercise price and the number of shares of common stock purchasable upon the exercise of the warrants are subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of specific events, including stock dividends, stock splits, combinations and reclassifications of our common stock.

Transferability.     Subject to applicable laws, the warrants may be transferred at the option of the holders upon surrender of the warrants to our Transfer Agent together with the appropriate instruments of transfer.

Warrant Agent and Exchange Listing.     The warrants will be issued in registered form under a warrant agency agreement between ____________________________________, as warrant agent, and us.

Fundamental Transactions.     If, at any time while the warrants are outstanding, (1) we consolidate or merge with or into another corporation and we are not the surviving corporation, (2) we sell, lease, license, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets, (3) any purchase offer, tender offer or exchange offer (whether by us or another individual or entity) is completed pursuant to which holders of our shares of common stock are permitted to sell, tender or exchange their shares of common stock for other securities, cash or property and has been accepted by the holders of 50% or more of our outstanding shares of common stock, (4) we effect any reclassification or recapitalization of our shares of common stock or any compulsory share exchange pursuant to which our shares of common stock are converted into or exchanged for other securities, cash or property, or (5) we consummate a stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination with another person or entity whereby such other person or entity acquires more than 50% of our outstanding shares of common stock, each a “Fundamental Transaction,” then upon any subsequent exercise of the warrants, the holder thereof will have the right to receive the same amount and kind of securities, cash or property as it would have been entitled to receive upon the occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction if it had been, immediately prior to such Fundamental Transaction, the holder of the number of warrant shares then issuable upon exercise of the warrant, and any additional consideration payable as part of the Fundamental Transaction.

Rights as a Stockholder.     Except as otherwise provided in the warrants or by virtue of such holder’s ownership of shares of our common stock, the holder of a warrant does not have the rights or privileges of a holder of our common stock, including any voting rights, until the holder exercises the warrant.

Beneficial Ownership Limitation .    Holder’s exercise shall be limited 4.99% of the Company’s outstanding common stock (or, upon election by a Holder prior to the issuance of any Warrants, 9.99%) of the number of shares of the common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise. The Holder, upon notice to the Company, may increase or decrease the beneficial ownership limitation provided that the beneficial ownership limitation in no event exceeds 9.99% of the number of shares of the common

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stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock upon exercise of the warrant held by the Holder. Any increase in the beneficial ownership limitation will not be effective until the 61st day after such notice is delivered to the Company.

Governing Law.     The warrants and the warrant agency agreement are governed by ________________ law.

Limitation on Directors’ Liability

The Nevada Revised Statutes limits or eliminates the personal liability of directors to corporations and their stockholders for monetary damages for breaches of directors’ fiduciary duties as directors. Our Amended and Restated Bylaws include provisions that require the company to indemnify our directors or officers against monetary damages for actions taken as a director or officer of our Company. We are also expressly authorized to carry directors’ and officers’ insurance to protect our directors, officers, employees and agents for certain liabilities. Our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation do not contain any limiting language regarding director immunity from liability.

The limitation of liability and indemnification provisions under the Nevada Revised Statutes and our Amended and Restated Bylaws may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against directors for breach of their fiduciary duties. These provisions may also have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against directors and officers, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit us and our stockholders. However, these provisions do not limit or eliminate our rights, or those of any stockholder, to seek non -monetary relief such as injunction or rescission in the event of a breach of a director’s fiduciary duties. Moreover, the provisions do not alter the liability of directors under the federal securities laws. In addition, your investment may be adversely affected to the extent that, in a class action or direct suit, we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers pursuant to these indemnification provisions.

Nevada Anti -Takeover Statute

We may be subject to Nevada’s Combination with Interested Stockholders Statute (Nevada Corporation Law S ections 78 .411 -78 .444) which prohibits an “interested stockholder” from entering into a “combination” with the corporation, unless certain conditions are met. An “interested stockholder” is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, beneficially owns (or within the prior two years, did beneficially own) 10% or more of the corporation’s capital stock entitled to vote.

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UNDERWRITING

Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC is acting as representative of the underwriters (the “Representative”). Subject to the terms and conditions of an underwriting agreement between us and the Representative, we have agreed to sell to each underwriter named below, and each underwriter named below has severally agreed to purchase, at the public offering price less the underwriting discounts set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, the number of units listed next to its name in the following table:

Name of Underwriter

 

Number of Units

Joseph Gunnar & Co. LLC

 

Dinosaur Financial Group, LLC.

 

Total

 

The underwriters are committed to purchase all the units offered by us other than those covered by the over -allotment option described below, if any, are purchased. The underwriting agreement also provides that if an underwriter defaults, the purchase commitments of non -defaulting underwriters may be increased or the offering may be terminated. The underwriters are not obligated to purchase the units covered by the underwriters’ over -allotment option described below. The underwriters are offering the units, subject to prior sale, when, as and if issued to and accepted by them, subject to approval of legal matters by their counsel, and other conditions contained in the underwriting agreement, such as the receipt by the underwriters of officer’s certificates and legal opinions. The underwriters reserve the right to withdraw, cancel or modify offers to the public and to reject orders in whole or in part.

Discounts and Commissions

The underwriters propose initially to offer the units to the public at the public offering price set forth on the cover page of this prospectus and to dealers at those prices less a concession not in excess of $[ ] per unit. If all of the units offered by us are not sold at the public offering price, the underwriters may change the offering price and other selling terms by means of a supplement to this prospectus.

The following table shows the public offering price, underwriting discounts and commissions and proceeds before expenses to us. The information assumes either no exercise or full exercise of the over -allotment option we granted to the representatives of the underwriters.

 

Per Unit

 

Total Without Over-Allotment Option

 

Total With Full Over-Allotment Option

Public offering price

 

$

   

$

   

$

 

Underwriting discount

 

$

   

$

   

$

 

Non-accountable expense allowance

 

$

   

$

   

$

 

Proceeds, before expenses, to us

 

$

   

$

   

$

We have agreed to pay a non -accountable expense allowance to the representative of the underwriters equal to 1% of the gross proceeds received at the closing of the offering (excluding any proceeds received upon any subsequent exercise of the over -allotment option).

We have also agreed to pay the representative’s expenses relating to the offering, including (a) all actual filing fees incurred in connection with the review of this offering by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, and all fees and expenses relating to the listing of our shares of common stock and warrants on NASDAQ; (b) all fees, expenses and disbursements relating to background checks of our officers and directors in an amount not to exceed $15,000 in the aggregate; (c) all actual fees, expenses and disbursements relating to the registration or qualification of securities offered under state securities laws, or “blue sky” laws, or under the securities laws of foreign jurisdictions designated by the representative, including reasonable fees and disbursements of “blue sky” counsel not to exceed $5,000; (d) all actual fees, expenses and disbursements relating to the registration, qualification or exemption of our shares of common stock and warrants under the securities laws of such foreign jurisdictions as the representative may reasonably designate; (e) the costs of all mailing and printing of the underwriting documents as the representative may reasonably deem necessary; (f) the costs associated with two sets of bound volumes of the public offering materials as well as commemorative mementos and lucite tombstones; (g) the fees and expenses of the representative’s legal counsel not to exceed $100,000, $25,000 of which has been paid in advance and will be returned to us to the extent

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that offering expenses are not actually incurred in compliance with FINRA Rule 5110(f)(2)(C); (h) $19,500 for the underwriters’ use of Ipreo’s book -building , prospectus tracking and compliance software for this offering; (i) up to $20,000 of the representative’s actual accountable road show expenses for the offering and (j) the representatives’ cost of mailing prospectuses to potential investors, provided, however, that expenses that are set forth in clauses (b), (f), (g) and (i) above shall not exceed $140,000 in the aggregate.

We estimate that the total expenses of the offering payable by us, excluding the total underwriting discount and non -accountable expense allowance, will be approximately $_____.

Over-Allotment Option

We have granted the underwriters an over -allotment option. This option, which is exercisable for up to 45 days after the date of this prospectus, permits the underwriters to purchase up to _____ additional shares of our common stock and/or warrants to purchase up to ___ shares of our common stock from us, to cover over -allotments . If the underwriters exercise all or part of this option, they will purchase shares and/or warrants included in the units covered by the option at the public offering price per share or warrant that appears on the cover page of this prospectus, less the underwriting discount. If this option is exercised in full, the total price to the public will be $_____ and the total net proceeds, before expenses, to us will be $________.

Representative’s Warrants

We have agreed to issue to the representative the representative’s warrants to purchase up to ______ shares of common stock (5% of the shares of common stock sold in this offering, plus 5% of any shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants sold in this offering). We are registering hereby the issuance of the representative’s warrants and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants. The representative’s warrants are exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis at a per share exercise price equal to ___% of the public offering price per share of common stock in the offering and expiring on a date which is no more than five years from the effectiveness of the offering. Except as described above or as summarized below, the representative’s warrants will be in substantially the same form as the warrants included in this offering except that the representative’s warrants will expire on the fifth anniversary of the date of effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. The representative’s warrants and the shares of common stock underlying the warrants have been deemed compensation by FINRA and are, therefore, subject to a 180 -day lock -up pursuant to Rule 5110(g)(1) of FINRA. The representatives (or permitted assignees under the Rule) will not sell, transfer, assign, pledge or hypothecate these warrants or the securities underlying these warrants, nor will it engage in any hedging, short sale, derivative, put or call transaction that would result in the effective economic disposition of these warrants or the underlying securities for a period of 180 days after the effective date. The exercise price and number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants may be adjusted in certain circumstances including in the event of a stock dividend, extraordinary cash dividend or our recapitalization, reorganization, merger or consolidation. However, the warrant exercise price or underlying shares will not be adjusted for issuances of shares of common stock at a price below the warrant exercise price.

Discretionary Accounts

The underwriters do not intend to confirm sales of the securities offered hereby to any accounts over which they have discretionary authority.

Lock-Up Agreements

Pursuant to “lock -up ” agreements, we, our executive officers and directors, and certain of our stockholders, have agreed, without the prior written consent of the Representative not to directly or indirectly, offer to sell, sell, pledge or otherwise transfer or dispose of any of shares of (or enter into any transaction or device that is designed to, or could be expected to, result in the transfer or disposition by any person at any time in the future of) our common stock, enter into any swap or other derivatives transaction that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic benefits or risks of ownership of shares of our common stock, make any demand for or exercise any right or cause to be filed a registration statement, including any amendments thereto, with respect to the registration of any shares of common stock or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for common stock or any other securities of the Company or publicly disclose the intention to do any of the foregoing, subject to customary exceptions, for a period of 365 days from the date of this prospectus, in the case of our directors and officers, 180 days from the date of this prospectus, in the case of certain of our principal stockholders.

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Right of First Refusal

We have granted the representatives a right of first refusal, for a period of twenty four (24) months after the closing of the offering, to act as sole and exclusive investment banker, book -runner , financial advisor, underwriter and/or placement agent, at the Representative’s sole and exclusive discretion, for each and every future public and private equity and debt offering, including all equity linked financings (each, a “Subject Transaction”), during such twenty -four (24) month period, of the Company, or any successor to or subsidiary of the Company, on terms and conditions customary to the Representative for such Subject Transactions.

Warrant Exercise Fee

We have agreed to pay the representative a warrant exercise fee equal to 5% of the gross proceeds received by us from any exercise of the warrants that occur commencing twelve (12) months from the closing date of this offering.

Indemnification

We have agreed to indemnify the underwriters against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, and to contribute to payments that the underwriters may be required to make for these liabilities.

OTCQB and NASDAQ Capital Market

Our shares of common are quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol “GMBL” We intend to apply to list our common stock and warrants on The NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “GMBL” and “GMBLW,” respectively, prior to the completion of this offering. No assurance can be given that such listings will be approved; however, it is a condition of the underwriters’ obligation that our shares of common stock and warrants have been approved for listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market.

Stabilization

In connection with this offering, the underwriters may engage in stabilizing transactions, over -allotment transactions, syndicate -covering transactions, penalty bids and purchases to cover positions created by short sales.

•         Stabilizing transactions permit bids to purchase securities so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum, and are engaged in for the purpose of preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of the securities while the offering is in progress.

•         Over -allotment transactions involve sales by the underwriters of securities in excess of the number of securities that underwriters are obligated to purchase. This creates a syndicate short position which may be either a covered short position or a naked short position. In a covered short position, the number of securities over -allotted by the underwriters is not greater than the number of securities that they may purchase in the over -allotment option. In a naked short position, the number of securities involved is greater than the number of securities in the over -allotment option. The underwriters may close out any short position by exercising their over -allotment option and/or purchasing securities in the open market.

•         Syndicate covering transactions involve purchases of securities in the open market after the distribution has been completed in order to cover syndicate short positions. In determining the source of securities to close out the short position, the underwriters will consider, among other things, the price of securities available for purchase in the open market as compared with the price at which they may purchase securities through exercise of the over -allotment option. If the underwriters sell more securities than could be covered by exercise of the over -allotment option and, therefore, have a naked short position, the position can be closed out only by buying securities in the open market. A naked short position is more likely to be created if the underwriters are concerned that after pricing there could be downward pressure on the price of the securities in the open market that could adversely affect investors who purchase in the offering.

•         Penalty bids permit the representative to reclaim a selling concession from a syndicate member when the securities originally sold by that syndicate member are purchased in stabilizing or syndicate covering transactions to cover syndicate short positions.

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These stabilizing transactions, syndicate covering transactions and penalty bids may have the effect of raising or maintaining the market price of our securities or preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of our securities. As a result, the price of our securities in the open market may be higher than it would otherwise be in the absence of these transactions. Neither we nor the underwriters make any representation or prediction as to the effect that the transactions described above may have on the price of our securities. These transactions may be effected on The NASDAQ Capital Market, in the over -the-counter market or otherwise and, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time.

Passive Market Making

In connection with this offering, underwriters and selling group members may engage in passive market making transactions in our common stock on The NASDAQ Capital Market or on the OTCQB in accordance with Rule 103 of Regulation M under the Exchange Act, during a period before the commencement of offers or sales of the securities and extending through the completion of the distribution. A passive market maker must display its bid at a price not in excess of the highest independent bid of that security. However, if all independent bids are lowered below the passive market maker’s bid, then that bid must then be lowered when specified purchase limits are exceeded.

Electronic Offer, Sale and Distribution of Shares

A prospectus in electronic format may be made available on the websites maintained by one or more underwriters or selling group members, if any, participating in the offering. The underwriters may agree to allocate a number of shares of securities to underwriters and selling group members for sale to their online brokerage account holders. Internet distributions will be allocated by the representative to underwriters and selling group members that may make internet distributions on the same basis as other allocations. Other than the prospectus in electronic format, the information on the underwriters’ websites and any information contained in any other website maintained by the underwriters is not part of this prospectus or the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.

Other Relationships

From time to time, certain of the underwriters and their affiliates have provided, and may provide in the future, various advisory, investment and commercial banking and other services to us in the ordinary course of business, for which they have received and may continue to receive customary fees and commissions. However, except as disclosed in this prospectus, we have no present arrangements with any of the underwriters for any further services.

Market Information

Prior to this offering, our common stock traded on the OTCQB Marketplace with very limited daily trading volume. The public offering price will be determined by discussions between us and the representatives of the underwriters. In addition to prevailing market conditions, the factors to be considered in these discussions will include:

•         an assessment of our management and the underwriters as to the price at which investors might be willing to participate in this offering;

•         the price and trading history (including trading volume of our common stock on the OTCQB Marketplace);

•         the history of, and prospects for, our company and the industry in which we compete;

•         our past and present financial information;

•         our past and present operations, and the prospects for, and timing of, our future revenues;

•         the present state of our development; and

•         the above factors in relation to market values and various valuation measures of other companies engaged in activities similar to ours.

An active trading market for the shares may not develop. It is also possible that after the offering the shares will not trade in the public market at or above the public offering price.

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Offer Restrictions Outside the United States

Other than in the United States, no action has been taken by us or the underwriters that would permit a public offering of the securities offered by this prospectus in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required. The securities offered by this prospectus may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, nor may this prospectus or any other offering material or advertisements in connection with the offer and sale of any such securities be distributed or published in any jurisdiction, except under circumstances that will result in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations of that jurisdiction. Persons into whose possession this prospectus comes are advised to inform themselves about and to observe any restrictions relating to the offering and the distribution of this prospectus. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities offered by this prospectus in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or a solicitation is unlawful.

Australia

This prospectus is not a disclosure document under Chapter 6D of the Australian Corporations Act, has not been lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and does not purport to include the information required of a disclosure document under Chapter 6D of the Australian Corporations Act. Accordingly, (i) the offer of the securities under this prospectus is only made to persons to whom it is lawful to offer the securities without disclosure under Chapter 6D of the Australian Corporations Act under one or more exemptions set out in section 708 of the Australian Corporations Act, (ii) this prospectus is made available in Australia only to those persons as set forth in clause (i) above, and (iii) the offeree must be sent a notice stating in substance that by accepting this offer, the offeree represents that the offeree is such a person as set forth in clause (i) above, and, unless permitted under the Australian Corporations Act, agrees not to sell or offer for sale within Australia any of the securities sold to the offeree within 12 months after its transfer to the offeree under this prospectus.

Canada

The securities may be sold in Canada only to purchasers purchasing, or deemed to be purchasing, as principal that are accredited investors, as defined in National Instrument 45 -106 Prospectus Exemptions or subsection 73.3(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario), and are permitted clients, as defined in National Instrument 31 -103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations. Any resale of the securities must be made in accordance with an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the prospectus requirements of applicable securities laws. Securities legislation in certain provinces or territories of Canada may provide a purchaser with remedies for rescission or damages if this prospectus (including any amendment thereto) contains a misrepresentation, provided that the remedies for rescission or damages are exercised by the purchaser within the time limit prescribed by the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province or territory. The purchaser should refer to any applicable provisions of the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province or territory for particulars of these rights or consult with a legal advisor. Pursuant to section 3A.3 of National Instrument 33 -105 Underwriting Conflicts (NI 33 -105 ), the underwriters are not required to comply with the disclosure requirements of NI 33 -105 regarding underwriter conflicts of interest in connection with this offering.

China

The information in this document does not constitute a public offer of the securities, whether by way of sale or subscription, in the People’s Republic of China (excluding, for purposes of this paragraph, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macau Special Administrative Region and Taiwan). The securities may not be offered or sold directly or indirectly in the PRC to legal or natural persons other than directly to “qualified domestic institutional investors.”

European Economic Area — Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands

The information in this document has been prepared on the basis that all offers of securities will be made pursuant to an exemption under the Directive 2003/71/EC (“Prospectus Directive”), as implemented in Member States of the European Economic Area (each, a “Relevant Member State”), from the requirement to produce a prospectus for offers of securities.

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An offer to the public of securities has not been made, and may not be made, in a Relevant Member State except pursuant to one of the following exemptions under the Prospectus Directive as implemented in that Relevant Member State:

(a)     to legal entities that are authorized or regulated to operate in the financial markets or, if not so authorized or regulated, whose corporate purpose is solely to invest in securities;

(b)    to any legal entity that has two or more of (i) an average of at least 250 employees during its last fiscal year; (ii) a total balance sheet of more than €43,000,000 (approximately $48,600,750) (as shown on its last annual unconsolidated or consolidated financial statements) and (iii) an annual net turnover of more than €50,000,000(approximately $56,512,500) (as shown on its last annual unconsolidated or consolidated financial statements);

(c)     to fewer than 100 natural or legal persons (other than qualified investors within the meaning of Article 2(1)(e) of the Prospectus Directive) subject to obtaining the prior consent of the Company or any underwriter for any such offer; or

(d)    in any other circumstances falling within Article 3(2) of the Prospectus Directive, provided that no such offer of securities shall result in a requirement for the publication by the Company of a prospectus pursuant to Article 3 of the Prospectus Directive.

France

This document is not being distributed in the context of a public offering of financial securities (offre au public de titres financiers) in France within the meaning of Article L.411 -1 of the French Monetary and Financial Code (Code monétaire et financier) and Articles 211 -1 et seq. of the General Regulation of the French Autorité des marchés financiers (“AMF”). The securities have not been offered or sold and will not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, to the public in France.

This document and any other offering material relating to the securities have not been, and will not be, submitted to the AMF for approval in France and, accordingly, may not be distributed or caused to distributed, directly or indirectly, to the public in France.

Such offers, sales and distributions have been and shall only be made in France to (i) qualified investors (investisseurs qualifiés) acting for their own account, as defined in and in accordance with Articles L.411 -2-II-2 ° and D.411 -1 to D.411 -3 , D. 744 -1 , D.754 -1 and D.764 -1 of the French Monetary and Financial Code and any implementing regulation and/or (ii) a restricted number of non -qualified investors (cercle restreintd’investisseurs) acting for their own account, as defined in and in accordance with Articles L.411 -2-II-2 ° and D.411 -4 , D.744 -1 , D.754 -1 and D.764 -1 of the French Monetary and Financial Code and any implementing regulation.

Pursuant to Article 211 -3 of the General Regulation of the AMF, investors in France are informed that the securities cannot be distributed (directly or indirectly) to the public by the investors otherwise than in accordance with Articles L.411 -1 , L.411 -2 , L.412 -1 and L.621 -8 to L.621 -8-3 of the French Monetary and Financial Code.

Ireland

The information in this document does not constitute a prospectus under any Irish laws or regulations and this document has not been filed with or approved by any Irish regulatory authority as the information has not been prepared in the context of a public offering of securities in Ireland within the meaning of the Irish Prospectus (Directive 2003/71/EC) Regulations 2005 (the “Prospectus Regulations”). The securities have not been offered or sold, and will not be offered, sold or delivered directly or indirectly in Ireland by way of a public offering, except to (i) qualified investors as defined in Regulation 2(l) of the Prospectus Regulations and (ii) fewer than 100 natural or legal persons who are not qualified investors.

Israel

The securities offered by this prospectus have not been approved or disapproved by the Israeli Securities Authority (the ISA), nor have such securities been registered for sale in Israel. The shares may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, to the public in Israel, absent the publication of a prospectus. The ISA has not issued permits, approvals

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or licenses in connection with the offering or publishing the prospectus; nor has it authenticated the details included herein, confirmed their reliability or completeness, or rendered an opinion as to the quality of the securities being offered. Any resale in Israel, directly or indirectly, to the public of the securities offered by this prospectus is subject to restrictions on transferability and must be effected only in compliance with the Israeli securities laws and regulations.

Italy

The offering of the securities in the Republic of Italy has not been authorized by the Italian Securities and Exchange Commission (Commissione Nazionale per le Societ — $$ — Aga e la Borsa, “CONSOB” pursuant to the Italian securities legislation and, accordingly, no offering material relating to the securities may be distributed in Italy and such securities may not be offered or sold in Italy in a public offer within the meaning of Article 1.1(t) of Legislative Decree No. 58 of 24 February 1998 (“Decree No. 58”), other than:

•         to Italian qualified investors, as defined in Article 100 of Decree no. 58 by reference to Article 34 -ter of CONSOB Regulation no. 11971 of 14 May 1999 (“Regulation no. 1197l”) as amended (“Qualified Investors”); and

•         in other circumstances that are exempt from the rules on public offer pursuant to Article 100 of Decree No. 58 and Article 34 -ter of Regulation No. 11971 as amended.

Any offer, sale or delivery of the securities or distribution of any offer document relating to the securities in Italy (excluding placements where a Qualified Investor solicits an offer from the issuer) under the paragraphs above must be:

•         made by investment firms, banks or financial intermediaries permitted to conduct such activities in Italy in accordance with Legislative Decree No. 385 of 1 September 1993 (as amended), Decree No. 58, CONSOB Regulation No. 16190 of 29 October 2007 and any other applicable laws; and

•         in compliance with all relevant Italian securities, tax and exchange controls and any other applicable laws.

Any subsequent distribution of the securities in Italy must be made in compliance with the public offer and prospectus requirement rules provided under Decree No. 58 and the Regulation No. 11971 as amended, unless an exception from those rules applies. Failure to comply with such rules may result in the sale of such securities being declared null and void and in the liability of the entity transferring the securities for any damages suffered by the investors.

Japan

The securities have not been and will not be registered under Article 4, paragraph 1 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan (Law No. 25 of 1948), as amended (the “FIEL”) pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements applicable to a private placement of securities to Qualified Institutional Investors (as defined in and in accordance with Article 2, paragraph 3 of the FIEL and the regulations promulgated thereunder). Accordingly, the securities may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, in Japan or to, or for the benefit of, any resident of Japan other than Qualified Institutional Investors. Any Qualified Institutional Investor who acquires securities may not resell them to any person in Japan that is not a Qualified Institutional Investor, and acquisition by any such person of securities is conditional upon the execution of an agreement to that effect.

Portugal

This document is not being distributed in the context of a public offer of financial securities (oferta pública de valores mobiliários) in Portugal, within the meaning of Article 109 of the Portuguese Securities Code (Código dos Valores Mobiliários). The securities have not been offered or sold and will not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, to the public in Portugal. This document and any other offering material relating to the securities have not been, and will not be, submitted to the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários) for approval in Portugal and, accordingly, may not be distributed or caused to distributed, directly or indirectly, to the public in Portugal, other than under circumstances that are deemed not to qualify as a public offer under the Portuguese Securities Code. Such offers, sales and distributions of securities in Portugal are limited to persons who are “qualified investors” (as defined in the Portuguese Securities Code). Only such investors may receive this document and they may not distribute it or the information contained in it to any other person.

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Sweden

This document has not been, and will not be, registered with or approved by Finansinspektionen (the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority). Accordingly, this document may not be made available, nor may the securities be offered for sale in Sweden, other than under circumstances that are deemed not to require a prospectus under the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act (1991:980) (Sw. lag (1991:980) om handel med finansiella instrument). Any offering of securities in Sweden is limited to persons who are “qualified investors” (as defined in the Financial Instruments Trading Act). Only such investors may receive this document and they may not distribute it or the information contained in it to any other person.

Switzerland

The securities may not be publicly offered in Switzerland and will not be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (“SIX”) or on any other stock exchange or regulated trading facility in Switzerland. This document has been prepared without regard to the disclosure standards for issuance prospectuses under art. 652a or art. 1156 of the Swiss Code of Obligations or the disclosure standards for listing prospectuses under art. 27 ff. of the SIX Listing Rules or the listing rules of any other stock exchange or regulated trading facility in Switzerland. Neither this document nor any other offering material relating to the securities may be publicly distributed or otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland.

Neither this document nor any other offering material relating to the securities have been or will be filed with or approved by any Swiss regulatory authority. In particular, this document will not be filed with, and the offer of securities will not be supervised by, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

This document is personal to the recipient only and not for general circulation in Switzerland.

United Arab Emirates

Neither this document nor the securities have been approved, disapproved or passed on in any way by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates or any other governmental authority in the United Arab Emirates, nor has the Company received authorization or licensing from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates or any other governmental authority in the United Arab Emirates to market or sell the securities within the United Arab Emirates. This document does not constitute and may not be used for the purpose of an offer or invitation. No services relating to the securities, including the receipt of applications and/or the allotment or redemption of such shares, may be rendered within the United Arab Emirates by the Company.

No offer or invitation to subscribe for securities is valid or permitted in the Dubai International Financial Centre.

United Kingdom

Neither the information in this document nor any other document relating to the offer has been delivered for approval to the Financial Services Authority in the United Kingdom and no prospectus (within the meaning of section 85 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended (“FSMA”)) has been published or is intended to be published in respect of the securities. This document is issued on a confidential basis to “qualified investors” (within the meaning of section 86(7) of FSMA) in the United Kingdom, and the securities may not be offered or sold in the United Kingdom by means of this document, any accompanying letter or any other document, except in circumstances which do not require the publication of a prospectus pursuant to section 86(1) FSMA. This document should not be distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, nor may its contents be disclosed by recipients to any other person in the United Kingdom.

Any invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of section 21 of FSMA) received in connection with the issue or sale of the securities has only been communicated or caused to be communicated and will only be communicated or caused to be communicated in the United Kingdom in circumstances in which section 21(1) of FSMA does not apply to the Company.

In the United Kingdom, this document is being distributed only to, and is directed at, persons (i) who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) (investment professionals) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotions) Order 2005 (“FPO”), (ii) who fall within the categories of persons referred to in Article 49(2)(a) to (d) (high net worth companies, unincorporated associations, etc.) of the FPO or (iii) to whom it may otherwise be lawfully communicated (together “relevant persons”). The investments to which this document relates are available only to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to purchase will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents.

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TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR

The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is VStock Transfer, LLC with an address at 18 Lafayette Pl, Woodmere, NY 11598.

LEGAL MATTERS

The validity of the securities offered hereby has been passed upon for us by Lucosky Brookman LLP. Certain legal matters in connection with this offering have been passed upon for the underwriters by Littman Krooks LLP.

EXPERTS

The consolidated balance sheet of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. for the year ended June 30, 2018, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the years then ended, have been audited by UHY McGovern Hurley, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in its report appearing herein and are included in reliance upon such report given on the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

The consolidated balance sheet of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. for the year ended June 30, 2017, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the years then ended, have been audited by PLS CPA, a Professional Corporation, an independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in its report appearing herein and are included in reliance upon such report given on the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S -1 under the Securities Act with respect to the shares offered hereby. This prospectus, which constitutes a part of the registration statement, does not contain all of the information in the registration statement and the exhibits of the registration statement. For further information with respect to us and the securities being offered under this prospectus, we refer you to the registration statement, including the exhibits and schedules thereto.

You may read and copy the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part at the SEC’s Public Reference Room, which is located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You can request copies of the registration statement by writing to the SEC and paying a fee for the copying cost. Please call the SEC at 1 -800-SEC-0330 for more information about the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room. In addition, the SEC maintains an Internet web site, which is located at www.sec.gov , which contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. You may access the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part at the SEC’s Internet web site. We are subject to the information reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, and we will file reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC.

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ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.

 

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

Condensed Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018

F-2

  

 

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months and Six Months Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

F-3

 

 

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

F-4

 

 

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity  for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

F-5

  

 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

F-6

  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F–22
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F–23
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets F–24
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss F–25
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows F–26
   
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity F–27
   
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements F–28

 

 

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Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

Condensed Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 (Amounts expressed in US dollars)


 

 

December 31,

2018

 

June 30,

2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

$

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

764,279 

 

100,167 

Restricted Cash

(Note 8)

250,000 

 

Amounts Receivable

(Note 6)

15,963 

 

15,128 

Prepaid Expenses

(Note 6)

226,859 

 

341,000 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

 

1,257,101 

 

456,295 

 

 

 

 

 

Rent Security Deposit

 

20,826 

 

4,346 

Equipment

(Note 4)

22,835 

 

25,443 

Intangible Assets

(Note 3)

102,414 

 

123,601 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

1,403,176 

 

609,685 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts Payable

(Notes 5, 6)

244,714 

 

248,356 

Accrued Liabilities

 

103,446 

 

93,660 

Due to Shareholder

(Note 6)

1,551 

 

1,551 

Convertible Note

(Note 9)

55,621 

 

Derivative Liabilities

(Note 9)

3,171,360 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

3,576,692 

 

343,567 

Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 8 and 15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

500,000,000 shares authorized, par value 87,278,118 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2018 (June 30, 2018  – 83,581,259)

(Note 10)

87,278 

 

83,581 

Additional Paid-in Capital

 

4,538,914 

 

3,606,257 

Equity to be Issued

 

 

379,102 

Accumulated Deficit

 

(6,799,708)

 

(3,802,822)

 

 

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity

 

(2,173,516)

 

266,118 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity

 

1,403,176 

 

609,685 

Going Concern (Note 1)

 

 

 

 

Subsequent Events (Note 15)

 

 

 

 


See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements

 

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Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(Unaudited)

 (Amounts expressed in US dollars)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months

Ended

December 31,

2018

Three Months

Ended

December 31,

2017

Six Months

Ended

December 31,

2018

Six Months

Ended

December 31,

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

$

$

$

Directors’ Compensation

 

 

 

 

13,270 

66,245 

26,541 

124,067 

Consulting Fees

 

 

 

 

93,822 

128,183 

260,137 

269,297 

General and Administrative

 

 

 

(Note 14)

317,696 

300,388 

858,066 

627,880 

Professional Fees

 

 

 

(Note 9)

48,363 

11,521 

74,357 

59,745 

Stock Based Compensation

 

 

 

(Note 12)

41,630 

185,540 

168,459 

185,540 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Operating Expenses before the Undernoted

 

 

 

 

514,781 

691,877 

1,387,560 

1,266,529 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

 

 

(Note 9)

(797,509)

(797,652)

Accretion

 

 

 

(Note 9)

(55,621)

(55,621)

Change in Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities

 

 

 

(Note 9)

(756,053)

(756,053)

Foreign Exchange Loss

 

 

 

 

(376)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss

 

 

 

 

(2,123,964)

(691,877)

(2,996,886)

(1,266,905)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss Per Share – Basic and Diluted

(0.02)

(0.01)

(0.03)

(0.02)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted 

87,178,501 

76,431,148 

86,249,948 

76,431,148 



See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements

 

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Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(Amounts expressed in US dollars)


 

 

Six Months

 Ended

December 31,

2018

 

Six Months

Ended

December 31,

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

$

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

(2,996,886)

 

(1,266,905)

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

436,273 

 

Depreciation

 

25,664 

 

14,246 

Stock based compensation

 

168,459 

 

487,873 

Stock and units issued for services

 

100,500 

 

55,000 

Accretion

 

55,621 

 

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities

 

756,053 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Amounts receivable

 

(835)

 

(37,737)

Prepaid expenses

 

164,141 

 

2,796 

Accounts payable

 

(3,641)

 

23,342 

Accrued liabilities

 

356,094 

 

3,109 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(938,557)

 

(718,276)

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rent security deposit

 

(16,480)

 

Purchase of intangible assets

 

(1,869)

 

(7,036)

Purchase of equipment

 

 

(73,959)

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(18,349)

 

(80,995)

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from promissory note

 

50,000 

 

Repayment of promissory note

 

(56,500)

 

Financing costs

 

(410,772)

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants, net of costs

 

 

680,916 

Due to shareholder

 

 

(898)

Proceeds from exercise of warrants

 

288,290 

 

Proceeds from issuance of convertible note

 

2,000,000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

1,871,018 

 

680,018 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash

 

914,112 

 

(119,253)

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, beginning of period

 

100,167 

 

546,110 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and restricted cash, end of period

 

1,014,279 

 

426,857 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and restricted cash is comprised of:

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

764,279 

 

426,857 

Restricted cash

 

250,000 

 

Total cash and restricted cash

 

1,014,279 

 

426,857 


See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements

 

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Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ (Deficiency) Equity

(Unaudited)

(Amounts expressed in US dollars)


 

      Common Stock

APIC

Equity to be Issued

Accumulated Deficit

Subscription Receivable

Total

 

Shares

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

#

$

$

$

$

$

$

Balance as at June 30, 2017

79,768,458

79,768

2,396,637

(1,774,160)

(30,300)

671,945 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock and units issued for cash, net of costs

2,105,300

2,106

601,336

30,000 

633,442 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Units issued for services

200,000

200

29,800

30,000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants exercised for cash

639,834

640

257,375

258,015 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of stock options

-

-

302,332

302,332 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss for the period

-

-

-

(1,266,905)

(1,266,905)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at December 31, 2017

82,713,592

82,714

3,587,480

(3,041,065)

(300)

628,829 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at June 30, 2018

83,581,259

83,581

3,606,257

379,102 

(3,802,822)

266,118 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock issued for services

300,000

300

227,700

(127,500)

100,500 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock to be issued

206,667

207

30,793

(31,000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants exercised for cash

3,190,192

3,190

505,705

(220,602)

288,293 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of stock options

-

-

168,459

168,459 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss for the period

-

-

-

(2,996,886)

(2,996,886)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at December 31, 2018

87,278,118

87,278

4,538,914

(6,799,708)

(2,173,516)

  

See accompanying notes to condensed interim consolidated financial statements



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Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2018

(Unaudited)

(Expressed in U.S. dollars)


1.

Nature of Operations and Going Concern

 

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (formerly VGambling Inc.) (the “Company”) was incorporated in the state of Nevada on July 22, 2008.  


On April 18, 2017, the majority of the shareholders of the Company’s common stock voted to approve a change of the name of the Company from VGambling, Inc. to Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.


The Company’s activities are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including failing to obtain the licenses required to operate its gambling business, failing to secure the additional funding required to fully operationalize the Company’s business, and the risk of existing or future competitors offering similar or more advanced technology.


The Company is in the development stage and has not yet realized profitable operations and has relied on non-operational sources to fund operations.  The Company has incurred recurring losses and additional future losses are anticipated as the Company has not yet been able to generate revenue.


These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies the Company will continue to realize it assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.  As of December 31, 2018, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $6,799,708 and a working capital deficiency amounting $2,319,591. The Company has not generated any revenues during the period ended December 31, 2018.  The Company is licensed to conduct online gambling.  The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from its shareholders, the ability of the Company to obtain necessary equity financing to continue operations, and the attainment of profitable operations.


These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s evaluations are based on relevant conditions and events that are known and reasonably to be knowable as of March 5, 2019.  Based on the following, management believes that it is probable that management will be unable to meet its obligations as they come due within one year that the financial statements are issued.


These financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.  Such adjustments could be material.


2.

Presentation of Financial Statements


Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information, and with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) set forth in Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited interim financial statements furnished reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Unaudited interim results are not necessarily indicative of the

F- 6  

 


results for the full fiscal year. These financial statements should be read along with the Annual Report filed on Form 10-K of the Company for June 30, 2018.

The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared using the accrual method of accounting. The consolidated statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries Esports Services Antigua Ltd., Vie Esports Services B.V., Esports Services (Malta) Limited and Esports Entertainment (Malta) Ltd.  All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated on consolidation.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect and that may impact its financial statements.


ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The ASU provides clarity to preparers on the treatment of eight specific items within an entity’s statement of cash flows. The guidance becomes effective for all public entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods therein. The adoption of the amended guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.


ASU No. 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting. The ASU amends the scope of modification accounting for share-based arrangements and provides guidance on the types of changes to the terms or conditions of share-based payment awards to which an entity would be required to apply modification accounting under ASC 718. The guidance becomes effective for annual reporting periods, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. The adoption of the amended guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.


In March 2018, FASB issued ASU 2018-05, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118. ASU 2018-05 amends SEC paragraphs in ASC 740 to reflect SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No.118. When the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was signed into law, the SEC staff released SAB 118 for applying Topic 740 as it relates to the Act. SAB 118 outlines the approach companies may take if they determine that the necessary information is not available (in reasonable detail) to evaluate, compute, and prepare accounting entries to recognize the effect(s) of the Act by the time the financial statements are required to be filed. Companies may use this approach when the timely determination of some or all of the income tax effect(s) from the Act is incomplete by the due date of the financial statements. SAB 118 also prescribes disclosures that reporting entities must provide in these circumstances. The amendments to the Accounting Standards Codification became effective upon issuance. The adoption of the amended guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.


The following are new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.


In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (ASU 2016-02). The FASB issued the update to require the recognition of lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet of lessees. ASU 2016-02 will be effective for the Company on December 1, 2019, including interim periods. ASU 2016-02 requires a modified retrospective transition method with the option to elect a package of practical expedients. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2016-02 will have on its financial statements and related disclosures.


In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other- Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40). This ASU addresses customer’s accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract and also adds certain disclosure requirements related to implementation costs incurred for internal-use software and cloud computing arrangements. The


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amendment aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The amendments in this ASU can be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. The Company is evaluating the effect of adopting this new accounting guidance to determine the impact it may have on the Company’s financial statements.


In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (ASU 2017-04). The FASB issued the update to simplify the measurement of goodwill by eliminating step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. ASU 2017-04 will be effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2017-04 will have on its financial statements and related disclosures.


In July 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic: 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic: 480), Derivatives and Hedges (Topic 815) (ASU 2017-11). FASB issued the update to simplify the accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features. ASU 2017-11 will be effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods. Earlier adoption is permitted for all entities as of the beginning of an interim period for which financial statements (interim or annual) have not been issued or have not been made available for issuance.


In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting (ASU 2018-07).  FASB issued the update to include share-based payment transaction for acquiring goods or services from nonemployees in Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. ASU 2018-07 will be effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than a company’s adoption date of Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.


In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic: 820): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (ASU 2018-13).  FASB issued the update to modify the disclosure requirements in Topic 820. ASU 2018-07 will be effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods. Early adoption is permitted.


3.

Intangible Assets


 

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

June 30, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

Cost

 

 

Depreciation

 

Online gaming website

 

$

127,133

 

 

$

24,719

 

 

$

127,133

 

 

$

3,532

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

127,133

 

 

$

24,719

 

 

$

127,133

 

 

$

3,532

 

Net carrying amount

 

 

 

 

 

$

102,414

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

123,601

 


 

During the six months ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded total depreciation expense of $21,187 (December 31, 2017 - $10,593).

 

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4.

Equipment


 

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

June 30, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

Cost

 

 

Depreciation

 

Computer equipment

 

$

16,319

 

 

 

7,315

 

$

 

14,450

 

 

$

4,863

 

Furniture and equipment

 

 

20,241

 

 

 

6,410

 

 

 

20,241

 

 

 

4,385

 

Total

 

$

36,560

 

 

 

13,725

 

$

 

34,691

 

 

 

9,248

 

Net carrying amount

 

 

 

 

 

$

22,835

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

25,443

 


 

During the six months ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded depreciation expense of $4,477 (December 31, 2017 - $2,228).


5.

Accounts Payable


Accounts payable were $244,714 as at December 31, 2018 (June 30, 2018 - $248,356).  Accounts payable are primarily comprised of trade payables of $235,803 (June 30, 2018 - $210,380) and payroll liabilities of $8,911(June 30, 2018 - $37,976).


6.

Related Party Transactions


a) On May 20, 2013, the Company appointed Grant Johnson as President and a Director of the Company. Mr. Johnson is paid $120,000 per year for serving as President. During the six months ended December 31, 2018, the Company incurred salary of $60,000 (December 31, 2017 - $60,000) to the President of the Company. As of December 31, 2018, the Company owed the President $13,535 (June 30, 2018 - $30,975). As of December 31, 2018, the Company has a prepaid with the President of $10,000 (June 30, 2018 - $Nil).


b) During the six months ended December 31, 2018, the Company incurred rent of $3,000 (December 31, 2017 - $1,292), charged by the President of the Company. As of December 31, 2018, the Company owed $1,551 (June 30, 2018 - $1,551) to the President related to rent payments.


c) On January 30, 2015, the Company appointed Chul Woong Alex Lim as a Director of the Company for which he receives annual compensation of $20,000.  Mr. Lim left the Company as of October 26, 2016. On March 15, 2018, the Company re-appointed Mr. Lim as a Director of the Company. During the six months ended December 31, 2018, the Company paid $10,000 (December 31, 2017 - $5,000) in director’s fees.  During the 2018 fiscal year, the Company issued 20,000 stock options to Mr. Alex Lim and during the six months ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $4,857 (December 31, 2017 - $Nil).  As of December 31, 2018, the Company owed $Nil (June 30, 2018 - $1,667) to Mr. Lim for his director fees.


d) On March 9, 2015, the Company appointed Yan Rozum as a Director of the Company for which he receives annual compensation of $20,000.  Director’s fees for Mr. Rozum for the six months ended December 31, 2018 totaled $Nil (2017 - $20,000).  On November 22, 2017, the Company appointed Yan Rozum as Chief Technical Officer (“CTO”) of the Company for which he receives annual compensation of $75,000.  CTO fees for Mr. Rozum for the six months ended December 31, 2018 totaled $37,500 (December 31, 2017 - $Nil). During the 2018 fiscal year, the Company issued 75,000 stock options to Mr. Rozum and recorded stock-based compensation expense for six months ended December 31, 2018 of $18,216 (December 31, 2017 - $Nil).  The Company owed $Nil to Mr. Rozum as of December 31, 2018 (June 30, 2018 - $Nil).


e) On October 26, 2016, the Company appointed David Watt as a Director for which he receives annual compensation of $25,000. Director’s fees for Mr. Watt for the six months ended December 31, 2018 totaled $12,500 (December 31, 2017 - $5,000). The Company owed $9,348 to Mr. Watt as of December 31, 2018 (June 30, 2018 - $23,059). During the 2018 fiscal year, the Company issued 20,000 stock options to Mr.

 

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Watt and recorded stock-based compensation expense for six months ended December 31, 2018 of $4,893 (December 31, 2017 - $Nil).  The Company had provided an expense advance of $11,331 as of December 31, 2018 (June 30, 2018 - $11,331) to Mr. Watt, and the amounts are included in amounts receivable.  


f) On December 11, 2017, the Company appointed Michał Kozłowski as Vice President of Finance. Mr. Kozłowski was paid 20,000 Polish Zloty ($5,311) per month before March 15, 2018 and 25,000 Polish Zloty ($6,638) per month after March 15, 2018. The Company owed $Nil to Mr. Kozłowski as of December 31, 2018 (June 30, 2018 - $Nil). During the six months ended December 31, 2018, the Company incurred salary of $41,015 (December 31, 2017 - $Nil) to the Vice President of Accounting. During the 2018 fiscal year, the Company issued 80,000 stock options to Mr. Kozlowski and recorded stock-based compensation for six months ended December 31, 2018 of $19,431 (December 31, 2017 - $Nil).


g) During the six months ended December 31, 2018, Swiss Interactive Software GmbH (“Swiss”) charged the Company software consulting fees of $Nil (December 31, 2017 - $23,598) related to the development of the Company’s online gaming website.  Mr. Rozum is the controlling shareholder of Swiss and a director and the CTO of the Company. The Company owed $Nil to Swiss as of December 31, 2018 (June 30, 2018 - $20,000).


h) During the six months ended December 31, 2018, Ardmore Software SP.Z.O.O. (“Ardmore”) charged the Company IT consulting fees of $243,426 (December 31, 2017 - $Nil) and $35,379 (December 31, 2017 - $Nil) in rent expense, totalling $278,804. Mr. Rozum is the controlling shareholder of Ardmore and a director and the CTO of the Company. The Company owed $53,000 to Ardmore as of December 31, 2018 (June 30, 2018 - $84,869).


i) On November 15, 2018, the Company appointed Christopher Malone as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company for which he receives annual compensation of $84,000. During the six months ended December 31, 2018, the CFO charged the Company $7,000 in salary (December 31, 2017 - $Nil). As of December 31, 3018, the Company owed $Nil to the CFO (June 30, 2018 - $Nil).


Amounts payable to related parties as disclosed above, are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.


Amounts due to shareholder are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand. The shareholder is also a director and officer of the Company.


See also Notes 7, 8 and 15.


7.

Promissory note


On August 13, 2018, the Company signed a promissory note with a shareholder, for principal of $50,000 bearing interest at 2% per month repayable by September 30, 2018. As a result of failure to repay the note by September 30, 2018, interest increased to 5% per month. On December 3, 2018, the Company settled the promissory note and accrued interest with a cash payment of $56,500.


8.

Commitments and Contingencies


Management Agreements


On May 20, 2013, the Company appointed Grant Johnson as President and a Director of the Company.  Mr. Johnson is paid $120,000 per year for serving as President. In addition, the Company may pay a performance bonus of up to 50% of his base salary. The Company must pay three months’ salary for terminating the President without cause. 



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On December 7, 2017, the Company appointed Yan Rozum as Chief Technology Officer of the Company.  Mr. Rozum will be paid $75,000 per year before the Company’s common stock is listing on the NASDAQ stock exchange, and $120,000 per year after the Company’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. The Company must pay three months’ salary for terminating the Chief Technology Officer without cause and an additional one month’s salary for each full year of service.


On December 11, 2017, the Company appointed Michał Kozłowski as Vice President Accounting. Mr. Kozłowski will be paid 25,000 Polish Zloty ($6,638) per month for serving as Vice President Accounting. The Company must pay three months salary for terminating the Vice President Accounting without cause and an additional one month’s salary for each full year of service.


On November 15, 2018, the Company appointed Christopher Malone as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.  Mr. Malone will be paid $84,000 per year before the Company’s common stock is listing on the NASDAQ stock exchange, and $120,000 per year after the Company’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. The Company must pay three months’ salary for terminating the Chief Financial Officer without cause and an additional one month’s salary for each full year of service.


Consultant Agreements


The Company has entered into various consulting agreements with minimum termination commitments totalling $91,000.


On  June 12, 2014, the Company entered into  a Betting Gaming Platform Software Agreement with Swiss Interactive Software GmbH. The monthly fees due under the agreement are based on the percentage of total revenues per month ranging from 5.0% to 10.0%. Monthly fees for platform support and maintenance services are set at a minimum of 2,500 Euros ($2,859) and a maximum of 25,000 Euros ($28,595). The Company must provide 30 days notice to terminate the agreement.


On August 1, 2017, the Company entered into a consulting agreement for compensation of $48,000 per year. If the Company’s generates revenues exceeding $1,000,000 per month for three consecutive months the base annual salary will increase to $72,000 per year.


On July 13, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement in principle with an arm’s length party to assist the Company with an offering of common stock of the Company or any other financing.  Pursuant to this agreement, the Company advanced $50,000 for expenses which has been included in prepaid expenses as a deferred financing cost as at December 31, 2018 (June 30, 2018 - $Nil).  In the event the agreement is terminated, the Company has agreed to reimburse the third party for the full amount of accountable expenses incurred to such date, up to a maximum of $200,000.  This agreement is subject to execution of a definitive underwriting agreement.


Lease Agreements


The Company entered into a five year lease agreement with Polskie Nieruchomości Sp. Z.O.O. to rent office space starting on July 1, 2018 and terminating on November 20, 2022.  Minimum payments for successive years ending June 30, are as follows:


2019

$

24,500

2020

 

49,100

2021

 

49,100

2022

 

49,100

2023

 

20,500

 

$

192,300



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The Company entered into a three year lease agreement with Caribbean Developments (Antigua) Ltd. to rent commercial space starting on May 1, 2017 terminating on April 30, 2020. After the first twelve months, either party can terminate the lease agreement. Minimum payments for successive years ending June 30, are as follows:


2019

$

10,487

2020

 

17,478

 

$

27,965



Service Agreements


On December 6, 2016, the Company entered into an affiliate marketing agreement for a six month period from launch of the website, www.vie.gg. Affiliate fees under this agreement range from 20% to 40% of monthly revenue. The Company must provide thirty days written notice for termination.


On February 26, 2018, the Company entered into a one year service agreement expiring on March 1, 2019. Minimum monthly commitment of 7,500 Euros ($8,578) of which the Company must pay three months’ notice if terminated.


On December 19, 2018, the Company entered into a legal service agreement with an effective start date of January 1, 2019. The minimum fixed fee for legal services under this agreement is $125,000.


Contingency


Boustead Securities, LLC (“Boustead”) has notified the Company that it owes Boustead $192,664, as well as warrants to purchase 1,417,909 common shares of the Company, as compensation for their acting as the placement agent for the sale of Company securities between June 2017 and 2018.  Unless this matter is settled, Boustead has notified us that they plan to file an arbitration claim to resolve this dispute.  Management believes this claim to be without merit as it is management’s position that Boustead has been paid in full for the services provided and that no further cash or warrants are owed.  


The Company was notified that a claim was made against the Company for approximately $117,000, as compensation for financing commissions in 2017. Management believes this claim to be without merit as it is management’s position that the individual is not entitled to any compensation.  


Restricted Cash


Under the terms of a payment service agreement, the Company is required to keep a $250,000 (June 30, 2018 - $Nil) security deposit with the bank, which has been reflected as restricted cash in the balance sheet.


9.

Convertible Debt


$2,200,000 Secured Convertible Note


On November 13, 2018, the Company issued face value $2,200,000 5% Secured Convertible Notes (the “Notes”) issued at a 10% original issue discount along with 3,666,666 warrants for net proceeds of $2,000,000. Cash fees paid for financing costs were $360,772. The Note is secured by all of the Company’s assets and accrues interest at 5% per annum, payable in cash at maturity. However, the principal amount may be converted at the option of the holder at any time during the term to maturity into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $0.60 per share subject to adjustment for capital reorganization events and subsequent sales by the Company of shares of its common stock at a price per share below $0.60. The Note also embodies certain traditional default provisions that are linked to credit or interest risks, such as bankruptcy proceedings, liquidation events and corporate existence. The Company has concluded that the embedded conversion option is not indexed to the Company’s own stock due to the

 

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down-round protection features afforded to the holder. Therefore, the embedded conversion option is subject to classification in the condensed interim consolidated financial statement a derivative liability at fair value, both at inception and subsequently, pursuant to ASC 815.


In connection with the issuance of the Note, the Company issued the holders warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock. The warrants are exercisable until November 13, 2021 for 3,666,666 of shares at a purchase price of $0.75 per share, subject to adjustment for capital reorganization events and subsequent sales by the Company of shares of its common stock at a price per share below $0.75. The Company has concluded that the warrants are not indexed to the Company’s own stock due to the down-round protection. Accordingly, the Company’s analysis resulted in the conclusion that these warrants require classification in the condensed interim consolidated financial statements as a derivative liability at fair value, both at inception and subsequently, pursuant to ASC 815.


Additionally, the Company issued  agent commission warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock. The warrants are exercisable until December 12, 2023 for 733,333 of shares at a purchase price of $0.75 per share, subject to adjustment for capital reorganization events and subsequent sales by the Company of shares of its common stock at a price per share below $0.75. The Company has concluded that the warrants are not indexed to the Company’s stock due to the down-round protection. Accordingly, the Company’s analysis resulted in the conclusion that these warrants require classification in the condensed interim consolidated financial statements as a derivative liability at fair value, both at inception and subsequently, pursuant to ASC 815.


Accounting for the Secured Convertible Notes


The Company has evaluated the terms and conditions of the Notes under the guidance of ASC 815. Due to  the economic characteristics and risks of the equity-linked conversion options not being clearly and closely related to a debt-type host, the conversion features require classification and measurement as derivative financial instruments. Further, these features individually were not afforded the exemption normally available to derivatives indexed to a company’s own stock. Accordingly, the Company’s evaluation resulted in the conclusion that this compound derivative financial instrument requires bifurcation and liability classification, at fair value. Current standards contemplate that the classification of financial instruments requires evaluation at each report date.


The following tables reflect the allocation of the purchase on the financing dates:


Secured Convertible Notes

 

  $2,200,000 Face Value

Proceeds

 

$

(2,000,000)

Compound embedded derivative

 

1,219,110 

Warrant derivative liability

 

1,338,387 

Day-one derivative loss

 

(557,497)

Carrying value

 

$



The carrying value of the Notes at December 31, 2018 was $55,621 (June 30, 2018 - $Nil).


Discounts (premiums) on the convertible notes arise from (i) the allocation of basis to other instruments issued in the transaction, (ii) fees paid directly to the creditor, and (iii) initial recognition at fair value, which is lower than face value. Discounts (premiums) are amortized through charges (credits) to interest expense over the term of the debt agreement.  Amortization of debt discounts (premiums) amounted to ($55,621) (2017 - $Nil) during the six month period ended December 31, 2018.


In addition to the debt discounts, cash paid for financing costs of $360,772 (2017 - $Nil) and the fair value of placement agent warrants issued of $415,307 (2017 - $Nil)  are included in interest expense for the six month period ended December 31, 2018.


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Derivative Financial Instruments


Derivative Liabilities


The carrying value of the embedded derivative and warrant derivative liabilities are recorded in the condensed interim consolidated balance sheet, with changes in the carrying value being recorded as change in fair value of derivative liabilities in the condensed interim consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.  The components of the embedded derivative and warrant derivative liabilities as of December 31, 2018 are:


 

 

Indexed Shares

 

Fair Values

Embedded derivatives:

 

 

 

 

$2,200,000 face value secured convertible notes

 

3,666,666

 

$

1,284,883

Warrant derivative liability (Issued with convertible note)

 

3,666,666

 

1,524,962

Warrant derivative liability (Agent commission warrants)

 

733,333

 

361,515

 

 

8,066,665

 

$

3,171,360



The following table summarizes the effects on the Company’s gain (loss) associated with changes in the fair values of the Company’s derivative financial instruments by type of financing for the six month period ended December 31, 2018:


 

 

Six Months

Ended

December 31, 2018

Embedded derivatives:

 

 

  $2,200,000 face value secured convertible notes

 

$

(65,772)

 

 

 

Day-one derivative loss:

 

 

  $2,200,000 face value secured convertible notes

 

(557,497)

 

 

 

Warrant derivative liabilities:

 

 

  Warrant derivative liabilities (Convertible note)

 

(186,576)

  Warrant derivative liabilities (Agent commission warrants)

 

53,792 

Total derivative gain (loss)

 

$

(756,053)

 

 

 



Fair Value Considerations


GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. As presented in the tables below, this hierarchy consists of three broad levels:


Level 1 valuations :

Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 2 valuations :

Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs or significant value drivers are observable.

Level 3 valuations :

Significant inputs to valuation model are unobservable.


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The Company follow the provisions of ASC 820 with respect to the Company’s financial instruments. As required by ASC 820, assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to their fair value measurement. The Company’s derivative financial instruments which are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis under of ASC 815 as of December 31, 2018 are all measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.


 

Fair Value Measurements Using:

 

 

 

Quoted Prices in Active Markets

(Level 1)

 

Significant Other Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Assets (Liabilities) at Fair Value

Derivative liabilities

-

 

-

 

(3,171,360)

 

(3,171,360)

Total

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

(3,171,360)

 

$

(3,171,360)



The features embedded in the secured convertible notes and the warrants were valued using a binomial-lattice-based valuation model. The lattice-based valuation technique was utilized because it embodies all of the requisite assumptions (including the underlying price, exercise price, term, volatility, and risk-free interest-rate) that are necessary to fair value these instruments. For forward contracts that contingently require net-cash settlement as the principal means of settlement, the Company project and discount future cash flows applying probability-weighted to multiple possible outcomes. Estimating fair values of derivative financial instruments requires the development of significant and subjective estimates that may, and are likely to, change over the duration of the instrument with related changes in internal and external market factors. In addition, option-based techniques are highly volatile and sensitive to changes in the trading market price of the Company’s common stock.  Due to derivative financial instruments initially and subsequently carried at fair values, the Company’s condensed interim consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss will reflect the volatility in these estimate and assumption changes. The following table sets forth (i) the range of inputs for each significant assumption, and (ii) the equivalent, or averages, of each significant assumption as of December 31, 2018:

 

 

 

$2,200,000 Face Value

 

Convertible Note Warrants

Agent Commission Warrants

Conversion price

 

$       0.60

 

$          0.75   

$          0.75   

Volatility

 

112%

 

119%

119%

Term (years)

 

0.87

 

2.87

4.95

Risk free rate

 

2.63%

 

2.51%

2.51%

Expected dividends

 

0%

 

0%

0%


10.

Common Stock


Issued


a) On July 5, 2017, the Company issued 800,000 units at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $200,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before July 5, 2020.  The warrants are callable by the Company any time after July 5, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.


b) On July 6, 2017, the Company issued 400,000 units at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $100,000.  Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant.  Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before July 6, 2020.  The warrants are callable by the

 

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Company any time after July 6, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.


c)

On July 16, 2017, the Company issued 100,000 units at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $25,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before July 16, 2020.  The warrants are callable by the Company any time after July 16, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.


d)

On July 17, 2017, the Company issued 290,000 units at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $72,500. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before July 17, 2020.  The warrants are callable by the Company any time after July 17, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.


e)

On July 19, 2017, the Company issued 200,000 units at $0.15 per unit to an arm’s length consultant in exchange for services of $30,000.  Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before July 19, 2020.  The warrants are callable by the Company any time after July 19, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.


f)

On July 20, 2017, the Company issued 100,000 units at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $25,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before July 19, 2020. The warrants are callable by the issuer any time after July 20, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.


g) On July 24, 2017, the Company issued 5,000 units at $0.50 per unit for cash proceeds of $2,500. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $2.00. The warrants are exercisable before July 24, 2018.  


h) On August 8, 2017, the Company issued 10,000 units at $1.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $12,500. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $2.00. The warrants are exercisable before February 8, 2019.  


i) On August 27, 2017, the Company issued 300,000 common shares at $0.25 per share for cash proceeds of $75,000.


j) On December 7, 2017, the Company issued 20,000 units at $1.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $25,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $4.00. The warrants are exercisable before March 6, 2019.  


k) On December 21, 2017, the Company issued 156,667 common shares upon the exercise of 166,667 warrants exercised at $0.15 on a cashless basis. 10,000 common shares were held back by the Company as consideration for the exercise.


l) On December 26, 2017, the Company issued 101,000 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 101,000 warrants.


m) On December 27, 2017, the Company issued 44,800 units at $1.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $56,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $4.00. The warrants are exercisable before March 30, 2019.  


n) On December 29, 2017, the Company issued 4,000 units at $1.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $5,000. Each unit consists of one common share, one warrant and one piggyback warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $2.00. Each piggyback warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $4.00. The warrant is exercisable before December 24, 2018 and the piggyback warrant is exercisable before December 24, 2019.

 

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o) On December 29, 2017, the Company issued 16,000 units at $1.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $20,000. Each unit consists of one common share, one warrant and one piggyback warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $2.00. Each piggyback warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $4.00. The warrant is exercisable before December 28, 2018 and the piggyback warrant is exercisable before December 28, 2019.  


p) On October 17, 2017, the Company issued 66,667 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 66,667 warrants.  


q) On October 31, 2017, the Company issued 315,500 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 315,500 warrants.


r) On November 7, 2017, the Company issued 15,500 common shares at $0.25 per share for cash proceeds of $3,875.


s) On March 2, 2018, the Company issued 120,000 common shares at $0.75 per share to an arm’s length consultant for marketing services provided, of which $42,557 is reflected as a prepaid expense at December 31, 2018 (June 30, 2018 - $84,706). The share value was based on the quoted value of the stock at the time of issue.


t) On April 4, 2018, the Company issued 16,000 common shares at $0.25 per share upon the exercise of 16,000 warrants.


u) On April 26, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 common shares at $0.20 per share for cash proceeds of $20,000.


v) On April 26, 2018, the Company issued 166,667 common shares at $0.20 per share for cash proceeds of $33,333.


w) On May 21, 2018, the Company issued 170,000 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 170,000 warrants.


x) On June 11, 2018, the Company issued 250,000 common shares at $1.00 per share to an arm’s length consultant for referral services of which, $Nil is reflected as a prepaid expense as of December 31, 3018 (June 30, 3018 - $185,625).  The share value was based on the quoted value of the stock at the time of issue.


y) On June 18, 2018, the Company issued 25,000 common shares at $0.20 per share for cash proceeds of $5,000.


z) On June 20, 2018, the Company issued 20,000 common shares at $0.80 per share to an arm’s length consultant for advisory services provided. The share value was based on the quoted value of the stock at the time of issue.


aa) On July 26, 2018, the Company issued 360,000 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 360,000 warrants. As of June 30, 2018, 193,333 of the warrants exercised had been reflected as shares to be issued.


bb) On July 26, 2018, the Company issued 15,000 common shares at $0.80 per share in exchange for services of $12,000 to a consultant for advisory services provided.  


cc) On July 26, 2018, the Company issued 206,667 common shares at $0.15 per share. As of June 30, 2018, this had been reflected as shares to be issued.


dd) On July 31, 2018, the Company issued 150,000 common shares to a consultant at $0.85 per share for advisory services of $127,500 pursuant to an agreement dated June 19, 2018. As of June 30, 2018, this had


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been reflected as shares to be issued.


ee) On August 3, 2018, the Company issued 333,333 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 333,333 warrants.


ff) On August 16, 2018, the Company issued 1,566,667 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 1,566,667 warrants. As of June 30, 2018, 1,266,667 of the warrants exercised had been reflected as shares to be issued.


gg) On August 27, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 common shares at $0.15 per share for exercise of warrants.


hh) On September 5, 2018, the Company issued 66,667 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 66,667 warrants.


ii) On September 6, 2018, the Company issued 300,000 common shares at $0.25 per share upon the exercise of 300,000 warrants.


jj) On September 6, 2018, the Company issued 200,000 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 200,000 warrants.


(kk) On October 4, 2018, the Company issued 15,000 common shares at $0.70 per share to an arm’s length consultant for advisory services provided. The share value was based on the quoted value of the stock at the time of issue.


(ll) On October 12, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 common shares at $0.62 per share to an arm’s length consultant for advisory services provided. The share value was based on the quoted value of the stock at the time of issue.


(mm) On October 24, 2018, the Company issued 263,525 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 263,525 warrants.


(nn) On December 18, 2018, the Company issued 20,000 common shares at $0.80 per share to to an arm’s length consultant for advisory services provided. The share value was based on the quoted value of the stock at the time of issue.


11.

Warrants


A summary of the Company’s warrant activities is as follows:


 

 

Number of

Warrants

 

Weighted-Average Exercise Weighted Average Exercise Price

Weighted Average Weighted Average Remaining Life





Intrinsic

Value

Outstanding, June 30, 2018

 

9,866,338 

 

$  0.21

2.60 years

$6,064,913

Exercised

 

(3,190,192)

 

   0.15

 

 

Expired

(124,667)

0.60

 

 

Outstanding and Exercisable, December 31, 2018

 

6,551,479  


$  0.23


2.13 years

      

  $3,361,393


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The intrinsic value of the warrants exercised during the six months ended December 31, 2018 was $1,789,666. The intrinsic value of the 639,834 warrants exercised during the six months ended December 31, 2017 was $1,448,628.  


As at December 31, 2018, the following warrants were outstanding:


Expiry Date

 Number of Warrants Issued and Exercisable

 Weighted Average Exercise Price

$

February 2019

10,000

2.00

March 2019

64,800

4.00

July 2019

4,000

4.00

December 2019

16,000

0.44

December 2019

66,680

0.15

February 2020

350,000

0.15

March 2020

1,480,191

0.15

June 2020

450,000

0.15

July 2020

740,000

0.22

August 2020

900,000

0.25

March 2022

2,469,808

0.15

 

6,551,479

0.23



12.

Stock Options


On August 1, 2017, the Company adopted the 2017 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2017 Plan”) whereby incentive stock options issued to employees, officers, and directors of the Company shall not exceed 2,500,000 of which the purchase price of the stock options shall not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock and the period for exercising the stock options not exceed 10 years from the date of grant. The option price per share with respect to each option shall be determined by the committee for non-qualified stock options.


A summary of the Company’s stock option activity is as follows:


 

Number of options

Weighted average exercise price

$

 Outstanding, June 30, 2018

819,120 

0.70 

Cancelled

(120,000)

(0.70)

Outstanding, December 31, 2018

699,120 

0.70 


On October 12, 2018, the Company cancelled 120,000 options that were granted to a consultant of the Company.  


As at December 31, 2018, the following options were outstanding:


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Expiry Date

Number of Options Issued

Number of Options Exercisable

 Weighted Average Exercise Price

$

August 18, 2020

50,000

33,333

0.70

August 1, 2023

529,120

206,597

0.70

May 29, 2020

120,000

30,000

0.70

 

699,120

269,930

0.70



As at December 31, 2018, the weighted average remaining life of the options was 3.83 years.


During the six months ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $168,459 (December 31, 2017 - $185,540) which has been recorded as stock based compensation in the statements of operations. As of December 31, 2018, there was $207,321 of unrecognized expense related to non-vested stock-based compensation arrangements (June 30, 2018 - $347,952).


The following table provides the details of the total stock-based payments expense during the six months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017:


 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Employees and directors stock-based payments

 

$

168,459

 

 

$

                  185,540

 

Non-employee awards

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$

168,459

 

 

$

185,540

 



13.

Segmented Information


The following tables summarizes financial information by geographic segment.


Six months ended December 31, 2018:


 

Antigua

Malta

Curacao

U.S.

Total

 

$

$

$

$

$

Net loss

-

71,517

39,591

2,885,778

2,996,886


Six months ended December 31, 2017:


 

Antigua

Malta

Curacao

U.S.

Total

 

$

$

$

$

$

Net loss

424,286

40,634

3,104

798,881

1,266,905


As at December 31, 2018:


 

Antigua

Malta

Curacao

U.S.

Total

 

$

$

$

$

$

Assets

385,541

15,152

910

1,001,573

1,403,176


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As at June 30, 2018:


 

Antigua

Malta

Curacao

U.S.

Total

 

$

$

$

$

$

Assets

183,650

9,639

1,153

415,243

609,685



14.

General and Administrative Expenses


The following table summarizes general and administrative expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017:


 

2018

$

2017

$

Advertising and promotion

398,066

63,946

Wages and benefits

333,919

375,316

Rent and utilities

40,361

69,767

Travel

19,095

40,407

Licensing and filing fees

11,537

18,174

Office expenses

18,570

40,828

Bank charges

10,854

5,196

Depreciation

25,664

14,246

 Total General and Administrative Expenses

858,066

627,880



15.

Subsequent Events


On January 1, 2019, the Company entered into a sub-lease agreement with a minimum commitment of one year equivalent to $13,730 (Euros 12,000).


On January 1, 2019, the Company entered into a sponsorship agreement with minimum commitments of $46,000 over the next five months.


On January 3, 2019, the Company entered into a sponsorship agreement up to January 2020 with minimum commitments of $30,457 (Pounds 24,000).


On January 2, 2019, the Company entered into a service agreement that requires a minimum termination notice of three months equivalent to $12,010 (Euros 10,500).


On January 23, 2019, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Ardmore Software SP.Z.O.O, (“Ardmore”) a company incorporated in Poland with nominal assets for $1,328 (PLN 5,000).  Ardmore is a software development and network administration services company controlled by Yan Rozum, a director of the Company.


On February 9, 2019, 10,000 warrants with an exercise price of $2.00 expired.


On February 13, 2019, 100,000 common shares were issued to the CFO as a one time bonus under his employment agreement at a value of $0.60 per share. The share value was based on the quoted value of the stock at the time of issue.


On March 1, 2019, the Company entered into a consulting agreement for a term of six years that requires a minimum commitment of $24,000.


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (the “Company”) as of June 30, 2018, and the related consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss, consolidated statement of cash flows, and consolidated statement of changes in stockholders’ equity for the year ended June 30, 2018, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended June 30, 2018, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

The consolidated financial statements as at June 30, 2017 were audited by other auditors who expressed an opinion without reservation on those statements in their report dated October 23, 2017.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.’s operating loss for the year ended June 30, 2018, and limited working capital as at June 30, 2018 raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2018.

UHY McGovern Hurley, LLP

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Chartered Professional Accountants

Licensed Public Accountants

Toronto, Ontario

October 12, 2018

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PLS CPA, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

t 4725 MERCURY ST. #210 t SAN DIEGO t CALIFORNIA 9111 t

t TELEPHONE (858)722-5953 t FAX (858) 761-0341   t FAX (858) 764-5480

t E-MAIL changgpark@gmail.com t




  Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm



To the Board of Directors and Stockholders

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (formerly VGambling, Inc.)



We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (formerly VGambling, Inc.) (the “Company”) as of June 30, 2017 and 2016 and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.


We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.  


In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. as of June 30, 2017 and 2016, and the result of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.


The consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s losses from operations raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.  The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.




/s/ PLS CPA

____________________

PLS CPA, A Professional Corp.


October 23, 2017

San Diego, CA. 92111



Registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board


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Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

(formerly VGambling Inc.)

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Amounts expressed in US dollars)

 

 

June 30,

2018

 

 

June 30,

2017

 

 

 

$

 

$

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

100,167 

 

546,110 

Amounts Receivable

(Note 7)

15,128 

 

302 

Prepaid Expenses

(Notes 7 and 10)

341,000 

 

76,125 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

 

456,295 

 

622,537 

 

 

 

 

 

Rent Security Deposit

 

4,346 

 

3,554 

Equipment

(Note 5)

25,443 

 

31,381 

Intangible Assets

(Note 4)

123,601 

 

71,578 

 

 

 

 

 

License

 

 

30,000 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

609,685 

 

759,050 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts Payable

(Notes 6, 7)

248,356 

 

29,017 

Accrued Liabilities

 

93,660 

 

56,859 

Due to Shareholder

(Note 7)

1,551 

 

1,229 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

343,567 

 

87,105 

 

 

 

 

 

Going Concern (Note 1)

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9)

 

 

 

 

Subsequent Events (Note 16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

500,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.001, 83,581,259 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2018 (2017 – 79,768,458)

(Note 10)

83,581 

 

79,768 

Additional Paid-in Capital

 

3,606,257 

 

2,396,637 

Subscription Receivable

 

 

(30,300)

Equity to be Issued

(Note 10)

379,102 

 

Accumulated Deficit

 

(3,802,822)

 

(1,774,160)

 

 

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

266,118 

 

671,945 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

609,685 

 

759,050 

 

Approved on behalf of the Directors:


“Grant Johnson”

“Yan Rozum”

Director

Director

 

 

 

 


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

(Formerly VGambling Inc.)

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

 (Amounts expressed in US dollars)


 

 

 

 

 

 

Year

Ended

June 30,

2018

 

Year

Ended

June 30,

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

$

Directors’ Compensation

 

 

 

 

 

50,255

 

161,102

Consulting Fees

 

 

 

 

 

967,618

 

349,119

General and Administrative

 

 

 

(Note 14)

 

696,543

 

152,223

Professional Fees

 

 

 

 

 

211,971

 

91,705

Stock Based Compensation

 

 

 

(Note 11)

 

79,328

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Operating Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

2,005,715

 

754,149

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Operating Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Interest Expense

 

 

 

(Note 8)

 

121

 

57,696

  Foreign Exchange Loss

 

 

 

 

 

212

 

72

  Loss on Debt Settlement

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

26,015

  Write-Off of Website Costs

 

 

 

(Note 4)

 

22,614

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss

 

 

 

 

 

2,028,662

 

837,932

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss Per Share – Basic and Diluted

 

0.02

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted  

 

82,552,848

 

72,434,368


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements



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Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

(formerly VGambling Inc.)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Amounts expressed in US dollars)

 

 

Year

Ended

June 30,

2018

 

Year

Ended

June 30,

2017

 

 

$

 

$

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

(2,028,662)

 

(837,932)

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:    

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

12,115 

 

665 

Stock based compensation

 

79,328 

 

Stock issuance and equity to be issued for services

 

268,169 

 

254,851 

Loss on debt settlement

 

-

 

26,015 

Accretion expense

 

-

 

28,051 

Write off of website costs and license

 

52,614 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Amounts receivable

 

(14,826)

 

(302)

Prepaid expenses

 

4,664 

 

24,792 

Accounts payable

 

219,339 

 

21,534 

Accrued liabilities

 

36,801 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(1,370,458)

 

(482,322)

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rent security deposit

 

 

(3,554)

Purchase of intangible assets

 

(78,169)

 

(71,578)

Purchase of equipment

 

(2,645)

 

(32,046)

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(80,814)

 

(107,178)

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repayment of convertible debenture

 

 

(60,000)

Equity to be issued

 

251,602 

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants, net of costs

 

651,485 

 

1,166,433 

Due to shareholder

 

322 

 

(18,745)

Proceeds from exercise of warrants

 

101,920 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

1,005,329 

 

1,087,688 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash

 

(445,943)

 

498,188 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, beginning of period

 

546,110 

 

47,922 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

 

100,167 

 

546,110 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Cash Items:

 

 

 

 

Consideration for exercise of cashless warrants

 

$

25,000 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements


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Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

(formerly VGambling Inc.)

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

(Amounts expressed in US dollars)


 

 

Common Stock

 



APIC


Equity to be issued

Accumulated Deficit

Subscription Receivable

Total

 

Shares

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

#

$

$

$

$

$

$

Balance as at June 30, 2016

70,105,514

70,106

955,015

-

(936,228)

(300)

88,593 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock and units issued for cash, net of costs

8,322,504

8,322

1,188,111

-

(30,000)

1,166,433 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock and units issued for services

1,340,440

1,340

253,511

-

254,851 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss for the period

-

-

-

-

(837,932)

(837,932)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at June 30, 2017

79,768,458

79,768

2,396,637

-

(1,774,160)

(30,300)

671,945 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock and units issued for services

690,000

690

410,310

-

411,000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock and units issued for cash, net of costs

2,296,967

2,297

618,888

-

30,300 

651,485 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants exercised for cash

825,834

826

101,094

-

101,920 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of stock options

-

-

79,328

-

79,328 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity to be issued

-

-

-

379,102

379,102 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss for the period

-

-

-

-

(2,028,662)

(2,028,662)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at June 30, 2018

83,581,259

83,581

3,606,257

379,102

(3,802,822)

266,118 


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements



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Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

(Formerly VGambling Inc.)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2018 and 2017

(Expressed in U.S. dollars)


1.

Nature of Operations and Going Concern


Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (formerly VGambling Inc.) (the “Company”) was incorporated in the state of Nevada on July 22, 2008.  


On April 18, 2017, the majority of the shareholders of the Company’s common stock voted to approve a change of the name of the Company from VGambling, Inc. to Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.


The Company’s activities are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including failing to obtain the licenses required to operate its gambling business, failing to secure the additional funding required to fully operationalize the Company’s business, and the risk of existing or future competitors offering similar or more advanced technology.


The Company is in the development stage and has not yet realized profitable operations and has relied on non-operational sources to fund operations.  The Company has incurred recurring losses and additional future losses are anticipated as the Company has not yet been able to generate revenue.


These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies the Company will continue to realize it assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.  As at June 30, 2018, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $3,802,822 and working capital of $112,728. The Company has not generated any revenues during the period ended June 30, 2018.  The Company is licensed to conduct online gambling.  The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from its shareholders, the ability of the Company to obtain necessary equity financing to continue operations, and the attainment of profitable operations.


These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s evaluations are based on relevant conditions and events that are known and reasonably to be knowable as of October 12, 2018.  Based on the following, management believes that it is probable that management will be unable to meet its obligations as they come due within one year that the financial statements are issued.


These financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.  Such adjustments could be material.


2.

Presentation of Financial Statements


Basis of Presentation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”). All adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of June 30, 2018 have been included.

 

The Company’s financial statements are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting in accordance and the Company’s functional and reporting currency is the U.S. dollar.

 

Use of Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual amounts could materially differ from these estimates. The significant areas requiring the use of management estimates are related to provision for doubtful accounts, accrued liabilities, contingencies, the valuation of deferred taxes, stock based compensation, warrants, convertible debt and intangible assets. Although

 

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these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions management may undertake in the future, actual results may ultimately differ materially from those estimates.


3.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


Consolidation

The consolidated statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries Esports Services Antigua Ltd., Vie Esports Services B.V., Esport Services (Malta) Limited and Esports Entertainment (Malta) Ltd.  All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated on consolidation.


Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, and all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less. As at June 30, 2018 and 2017 there were no cash equivalents.


Prepaid Expenses

Prepaid expenses consist of services paid, for which the Company has not yet received the benefit.


Equipment

Equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of an asset is derecognized when replaced.


Repairs and maintenance costs are charged to the statements of operations, during the year in which they are incurred.


Depreciation is provided for over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows:


Furniture and Equipment

5 years

Computer Equipment

3 years


Useful lives and residual values are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. The cost and accumulated depreciation of assets retired or sold are removed from the respective accounts and any gain or loss is recognized in operations.


Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are comprised of online gaming website development costs and software are capitalized and amortized over an estimated useful life of 3 years.  Costs related to the design or maintenance of internal-use software and website development are expensed as incurred.


Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset might not be recoverable. An impairment loss, measured as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, is recognized if the carrying amount exceeds estimated undiscounted future cash flows.


Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under ASC 740 "Income Taxes," which codified SFAS 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" and FIN 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.” Under the asset and liability method of ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under ASC 740, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period the enactment occurs. A valuation allowance is provided for certain deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize tax assets through future operations.


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FASB issued ASC 740-10 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”. ASC 740-10 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. This standard requires a company to determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination based upon the technical merits of the position. If the more-likely-than-not threshold is met, a company must measure the tax position to determine the amount to recognize in the financial statements.


Fair Value of Financial Instruments

ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurement” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under generally accepted accounting principles and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under ASC 820 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The standard describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value as follows:

 

Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability or indirectly; and

Level 3 – inputs that are not based on observable market data.

 

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments including cash, amounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and due to shareholder approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature.


Loss per Share

Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted loss per share is calculated using the treasury stock method and reflects the potential dilution of securities by including stock options, warrants and contingently issuable shares, if any, in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for a year, if dilutive. In a loss year, dilutive common shares are excluded from the loss per share calculation as the effect would be anti-dilutive. Accordingly, for the years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the basic loss per share was equal to diluted loss per share as there were no dilutive securities.


Foreign Currency Translation

Monetary assets and liabilities are translated into Canadian dollars, which is the functional currency of the Company, at the year-end exchange rate, while foreign currency expenses are translated at the exchange rate in effect on the date of the transaction. The resultant gains or losses are included in the statement of operations. Non-monetary items are translated at historical rates.


Stock-based Compensation

ASC 718 ”Compensation - Stock Compensation,” prescribes accounting and reporting standards for all share-based payment transactions in which employee services are acquired. Transactions include incurring liabilities, or issuing or offering to issue shares, options and other equity instruments such as employee stock ownership plans and stock appreciation rights. Share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, are recognized as compensation expense in the financial statements based on their fair values. That expense is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, known as the requisite service period (usually the vesting period), on a graded vesting basis.

 

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation issued to non-employees and consultants in accordance with the provisions of ASC 505-50 ”Equity - Based Payments to Non-Employees.” Measurement of share-based payment transactions with non-employees is based on the fair value of whichever is more reliably measurable: (a) the goods or services received; or (b) the equity instruments issued. The fair value of the share-based payment transaction is determined at the earlier of performance commitment date or performance completion date.


The estimated fair value of the options and warrants that are ultimately expected to vest based on performance related conditions, as well as the options and warrants that are expected to vest based on future service, is recorded over the instrument’s requisite service period and charged to stock-based compensation. In determining the amount

 

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of options and warrants that are expected to vest, the Company takes into account, voluntary termination behavior as well as trends of actual option and warrant forfeitures.


Beneficial Conversion Feature

From time to time, the Company may issue convertible notes that may contain an imbedded beneficial conversion feature. A beneficial conversion feature exists on the date a convertible note is issued when the fair value of the underlying common stock to which the note is convertible into is in excess of the remaining unallocated proceeds of the note after first considering the allocation of a portion of the note proceeds to the fair value of the warrants, if related warrants have been granted. The intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature is recorded as a debt discount with a corresponding amount to additional paid in capital. The debt discount is amortized to interest expense over the life of the note using the effective interest method.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect and that may impact its financial statements.


ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes was issued to simplify the classification of deferred taxes on the balance sheet. The new guidance would require that deferred taxes be classified as non-current assets and liabilities based on the tax paying jurisdiction. Application of the standard, which can be applied prospectively or retrospectively, is required for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2016 and for interim periods within that year. The adoption of the amended guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.


ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The ASU includes multiple provisions intended to simplify various aspects of the accounting for share-based payments. The areas of simplification in the update involve several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows, however, some of the areas for simplification apply only to non-public entities. This guidance is effective for The guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.


The following are new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.


ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued a new standard which requires lessees to recognize almost all leases on their balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability. The new guidance will require the asset and liability to be initially measured at the present value of the lease payments in the statement of financial position. The new guidance will also require the company to recognize interest expense on the lease liability separately from the amortization of the right-use-asset for finance leases and recognize a single lease cost allocated on a straight-line basis over the lease term for operating leases, in the statement of comprehensive income. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years with early application permitted. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it may have on the Company’s financial statements.


ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The ASU provides clarity to preparers on the treatment of eight specific items within an entity’s statement of cash flows. The guidance becomes effective for all public entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods therein. Early adoption of the guidance, including within an interim period, is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it may have on the Company’s financial statements.

 

ASU No. 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting. The ASU amends the scope of modification accounting for share-based arrangements and provides guidance on the types of changes to the terms or conditions of share-based payment awards to which an entity would be required to apply modification accounting under ASC 718. The guidance becomes effective for annual reporting periods, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is

 

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permitted, including adoption in any interim period. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it may have on the Company’s financial statements.


In March 2018, FASB issued ASU 2018-05, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118. ASU 2018-05 amends SEC paragraphs in ASC 740 to reflect SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No.118. When the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") was signed into law, the SEC staff released SAB 118 for applying Topic 740 as it relates to the Act. SAB 118 outlines the approach companies may take if they determine that the necessary information is not available (in reasonable detail) to evaluate, compute, and prepare accounting entries to recognize the effect(s) of the Act by the time the financial statements are required to be filed. Companies may use this approach when the timely determination of some or all of the income tax effect(s) from the Act is incomplete by the due date of the financial statements. SAB 118 also prescribes disclosures that reporting entities must provide in these circumstances. The amendments to the Accounting Standards Codification became effective upon issuance. The Company is evaluating the effect of adopting this new accounting guidance to determine the impact it may have on the Company’s financial statements.


In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other- Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40). This ASU addresses customer’s accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract and also adds certain disclosure requirements related to implementation costs incurred for internal-use software and cloud computing arrangements. The amendment aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The amendments in this ASU can be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. The Company is evaluating the effect of adopting this new accounting guidance to determine the impact it may have on the Company’s financial statements.


In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820). The ASU eliminates such disclosures as the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The ASU adds new disclosure requirements for Level 3 measurements. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted for any eliminated or modified disclosures. The Company is evaluating the effect of adopting this new accounting guidance to determine the impact it may have on the Company’s financial statements.


In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718). This ASU eliminated most of the differences between accounting guidance for share-based compensation granted to nonemployees and the guidance for share-based compensation granted to employees. The ASU supersedes the guidance for nonemployees and expands the scope of the guidance for employees to include both. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those years. The Company is evaluating the effect of adopting this new accounting guidance to determine the impact it may have on the Company’s financial statements.


4.

Intangible Assets


 

 

June 30, 2018

 

 

June 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

Cost

 

 

Depreciation

 

Online gaming website

 

$

127,133

 

 

$

3,532

 

 

$

71,578

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

127,133

 

 

$

3,532

 

 

$

71,578

 

 

$

-

 

Net carrying amount

 

 

 

 

 

$

123,601

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

71,578

 


During the year ended June 30, 2018, the Company recorded total depreciation expense of $3,532. As at June 30, 2017, the online gaming website was still under development and accordingly, no depreciation was recorded during the year ended June 30, 2017.    The Company wrote off online gambling website costs of $22,614 (2017 - $Nil) during the year ended June 30, 2018, as it was determined that the future benefit of those costs was negligible.   

 

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5.

Equipment


 

 

June 30, 2018

 

 

June 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

Cost

 

 

Depreciation

 

Computer equipment

 

$

14,450

 

 

$

4,863

 

$

 

11,805

 

 

$

328

 

Furniture and equipment

 

 

20,241

 

 

 

4,385

 

 

 

20,241

 

 

 

337

 

Total

 

$

34,691

 

 

 

9,248

 

$

 

32,046

 

 

 

665

 

Net carrying amount

 

 

 

 

 

$

25,443

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

31,381

 


During the year ended June 30, 2018, the Company recorded depreciation expense of $8,583 (2017 - $665).


6.

 Accounts Payable


Accounts payable were $248,356 as at June 30, 2018 (2017 - $29,017).  Accounts payable are primarily comprised of trade payables of $210,380 (2017 - $29,017) and payroll liabilities of $37,976 (2017 - $Nil).    


7.

Related Party Transactions


a) On May 20, 2013, the Company appointed Grant Johnson as President and a Director of the Ccompany. Mr. Johnson is paid $120,000 per year for serving as President. During the year ended June 30, 2018, the Company incurred salary of $120,000 (2017 - $65,000) to the President of the Company. As of June 30, 2018, the Company owed the President $30,975 (2017 - $Nil).  As at June 30, 2018, the President had received an advance of $10,000 (2017 - $Nil) towards his next month’s salary, included in prepaid expense.


b) During the year ended June 30, 2018, the Company incurred rent of $6,000 (2017 - $4,563), charged by the President of the Company. As of June 30, 2018, the Company owed $1,551 (2017 - $1,229) to the President related to rent payments.


c) On January 30, 2015, the Company appointed Chul Woong Alex Lim as a Director of the Company for which he receives annual compensation of $20,000.  Mr. Lim left the Company as of October 26, 2016. On March 15, 2018, the Company re-appointed Mr. Lim as a Director of the Company. During the year ended June 30, 2018, the Company paid $8,507 (2017 - $5,000) for director’s fees.  During the year ended June 30, 2018, the Company issued 20,000 stock options (2017 – Nil) to Mr. Lim and recorded stock-based compensation expense of $2,447 (2017 - $Nil).  The Company owed $1,667 to Mr. Lim for his director’s fees as of June 30, 2018 (2017 - $Nil).


d) On March 9, 2015, the Company appointed Yan Rozum as a Director of the Company for which he receives annual compensation of $20,000.  Director’s fees for Mr. Rozum for the year ended June 30, 2018 totaled $5,000 (2017 - $20,000).  On November 22, 2017, the Company appointed Yan Rozum as Chief Technical Officer (“CTO”) of the Company for which he receives annual compensation of $75,000.  CTO fees for Mr. Rozum for the year ended June 30, 2018 totaled $50,000 (2017 - $Nil). During the year ended June 30, 2018, the Company issued 75,000 stock options (2017 – Nil) to Mr. Rozum and recorded stock-based compensation expense of $9,175 (2017 - $Nil).  The Company owed $Nil to Mr. Rozum as of June 30, 2018 (2017 - $25,000).  The Company issued 80,000 shares on March 1, 2017 and 31,250 shares on June 30, 2017 to Mr. Rozum, valued at $45,000 for director’s fees.


e) On October 26, 2016, the Company appointed David Watt as a Director for which he receives annual compensation of $25,000. Director’s fees for Mr. Watt for the year ended June 30, 2018 totaled $25,000 (2017 - $25,000). The Company owed $23,059 to Mr. Watt as of June 30, 2018 (2017 - $1,107). During the year ended June 30, 2018, the Company issued 20,000 stock options (2017 – Nil) to Mr. Watt and recorded stock-based compensation expense of $2,447 (2017 - $Nil).  The Company issued 29,190 shares on June 30, 2017 valued at $12,352 for director’s fees.  The Company had provided an expense advance of $11,331 to Mr. Watt, which was included in amounts receivable as at June 30, 2018.


f) On December 11, 2017, the Company appointed Michał Kozłowski as Vice President of Finance. Mr. Kozłowski was paid 20,000 Polish Zloty ($5,367) per month before March 15, 2018 and 25,000 Polish Zloty ($6,709) per month after March 15, 2018. The Company owed $Nil to Mr. Kozłowski as of June 30, 2018 (2017 - $Nil).During the year ended June 30, 2018, the Company incurred salary of $43,389 (2017 - $Nil) to the Vice President of


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Accounting. During the year ended June 30, 2018, the Company issued 80,000 stock options (2017 – Nil) to Mr. Kozlowski and recorded stock-based compensation of $4,670 (2017 - $Nil).


g) During the year ended June 30, 2018, Swiss Interactive Software GmbH (“Swiss”) charged the Company software consulting fees of $71,135 (2017 - $50,000) related to the development of the Company’s online gaming website (see Note 4).  Mr. Rozum is the controlling shareholder of Swiss and a director and the CTO of the Company. The Company owed $20,000 to Swiss as of June 30, 2018 (2017 - $Nil).


h) During the year ended June 30, 2018, Ardmore Software SP.Z.O.O. (“Ardmore”) charged the Company IT consulting fees of $183,204 (2017 - $Nil) and $16,334 (2017 - $Nil) in rent expense. Mr. Rozum is the controlling shareholder of Ardmore and a director and the CTO of the Company. The Company owed $84,869 to Ardmore as of June 30, 2018 (2017 - $Nil).


Amounts payable to related parties as disclosed above, are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.


Amounts due to shareholder are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand. The shareholder is also a director and officer of the Company.


See also Notes 9 and 16(f).


8.

Convertible Promissory Notes


On June 3, 2016, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note agreement with an arms-length individual whereby the Company has borrowed $60,000. The convertible note was issued at a discount of $5,000 and the Company paid a finder’s fee of $5,000.


The note was interest bearing at 8% per annum commencing June 3, 2016. If the note was paid off in full within 90 days following the effective date, the interest would be waived.  The Company was obligated to repay the principal with any interest by March 3, 2017.  In the event of default, additional interest would accrue from the date of the event of default at the rate equal to the lower of 18% per annum or the highest rate permitted by law.  


As an investment incentive, the Company issued 427,777 five-year cashless warrants, exercisable at $0.14 per share. The exercisable warrants were cancelled, and the Company settled the warrants with 230,300 common shares.


The Company assessed the terms of the convertible debenture in accordance with 470-20-55,  Debt with Conversion and Other Options .  On issuance, the Company recognized $38,432 for the fair value of the incentive warrants as additional paid-in capital based on the relative fair values of the convertible debenture and the incentive warrants. In addition, the Company assessed whether there was a beneficial conversion feature associated with the convertible debenture and recognized a debt discount of $11,568 for the full fair value of the convertible debenture with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid-in capital.  The debt discount was accreted over the term of the debenture.  During the year ended June 30, 2017, the Company amortized the debt discount to interest expense. The debt was repaid on June 8, 2017.


9.

Commitments and Contingencies


Management Agreements

On May 20, 2013, the Company appointed Grant Johnson as President and a Director of the Company.  Mr. Johnson is paid $120,000 per year for serving as President. In addition, the Company may pay a performance bonus of up to 50% of his base salary. The Company must pay three months’ salary for terminating the President without cause. 


On December 7, 2017, the Company appointed Yan Rozum as Chief Technology Officer of the Company.  Mr. Rozum will be paid $75,000 per year before the Company’s common stock is listing on the NASDAQ stock exchange, and $120,000 per year after the Company’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. The Company must pay three months salary for terminating the Chief Technology Officer without cause and an additional one month s salary for each full year of service.


On December 11, 2017, the Company appointed Michał Kozłowski as Vice President Accounting. Mr. Kozłowski will be paid 25,000 Polish Zloty ($6,664) per month for serving as Vice President Accounting. The Company must


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pay three months salary for terminating the Vice President Accounting without cause and an additional one month’s salary for each full year of service. 


Consultant Agreements

The Company has entered into various consulting agreements with minimum termination commitments totalling $91,000.


On  June 12, 2014, the Company entered into  a Betting Gaming Platform Software Agreement with Swiss Interactive Software GmbH. The monthly fees due under the agreement are based on the percentage of total revenues per month ranging from 5.0% to 10.0%. Monthly fees for platform support and maintenance services are set at a minimum of 2,500 Euros ($2,912) and a maximum of 25,000 Euros ($29,120). The Company must provide 30 days notice to terminate the agreement.


On August 1, 2017, the Company entered into a consulting agreement for compensation of $48,000 per year. If the Company’s generates revenues exceeding $1,000,000 per month for three consecutive months the base annual salary will increase to $72,000.


Lease Agreements

The Company entered into a five year lease agreement with Polskie Nieruchomości Sp. Z.O.O. to rent office space starting on July 1, 2018 and terminating on November 20, 2022.  Minimum payments for successive years are as follows:


2019

$

49,300

2020

 

49,300

2021

 

49,300

2022

 

49,300

2023

 

20,500

 

$

217,700


The Company entered into a three-year lease agreement with Caribbean Developments (Antigua) Ltd. to rent commercial space starting on May 1, 2017 terminating on April 30, 2020. After the first twelve months, either party can terminate the lease agreement. Minimum payments for successive years are as follows:


2019

$

20,974

2020

 

17,478

 

$

38,452


Service Agreements


On September 6, 2016, the Company entered into an affiliate marketing agreement for a six month period from launch of the website, www.vie.gg. Affiliate fees under this agreement range from 20% to 40% of monthly revenue. The Company must provide thirty days written notice for termination.


On February 26, 2018, the Company entered into a one year service agreement expiring on March 1, 2019. Minimum monthly commitment of 7,500 Euros ($8,736) of which the Company must pay three months’ notice if terminated.


Contingency


Boustead Securities, LLC (“Boustead”) has notified the Company that it owes Boustead $192,664, as well as warrants to purchase 1,417,909 common shares of the Company, as compensation for their acting as the placement agent for the sale of Company securities between June 2017 and 2018.  Unless this matter is settled, Boustead has notified us that they plan to file an arbitration claim to resolve this dispute.  Management believes this claim to be without merit as it is management’s position that Boustead has been paid in full for the services provided and that no further cash or warrants are owed.  


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10.

Common Stock


Issued

a) On September 21, 2016, the Company issued 200,000 units at $0.15 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before December 1, 2019.


b) On November 30, 2016, the Company issued 66,680 units at $0.15 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15.  The warrants are exercisable before December 31, 2019.


c) On December 31, 2016, the Company issued 550,000 common shares at $0.25 per share for consulting services in the amount of $137,500. The shares were valued at the quoted market vale at the time of issue.


d) On February 21, 2017, the Company issued 100,000 units at $0.15 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before February 28, 2020.  


e) On March 1, 2017, the Company issued 100,000 common shares at $0.25 per share for director fees. The shares were valued at the quoted market vale at the time of issue.


f) On March 8, 2017, the Company issued 360,000 units at $0.15 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 8, 2022.


g) On March 31, 2017, the Company issued 4,136,667 units at $0.15 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one

common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.  The warrants are callable by the Company any time after 12 months from the date the equity investment was completed with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.


h) On April 1, 2017, the Company issued 400,000 common shares at $0.15 per share for investor relations services. The shares were valued at the quoted market vale at the time of issue.


i) On April 1, 2017, the Company issued 2,896,857 units at $0.15 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before April 1, 2020.


The Company did not receive the $30,000 until July 2017.  Accordingly, this amount was reflected as subscription receivable within equity as at June 30, 2017.


j) On April 22, 2017, the Company issued 92,000 common shares at $0.25 per share. The shares were valued at the quoted market vale at the time of issue.


k) On May 16, 2017, the Company issued 600,000 units at $0.25 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before May 16, 2020.  The warrants are callable by the Company any time after November 16, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.


l) On May 24, 2017, the Company issued 250,000 common shares at $0.25 per share to a consultant as a finder’s fee.


m) On June 30, 2017, the Company issued 40,440 common shares at $0.80 per share for director fees. The shares were valued at the quoted market vale at the time of issue.


n) On July 5, 2017, the Company issued 800,000 units at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $200,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at


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$0.25. The warrants are exercisable before July 5, 2020.  The warrants are callable by the Company any time after July 5, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.


o) On July 6, 2017, the Company issued 400,000 units at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $100,000.  Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant.  Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before July 6, 2020.  The warrants are callable by the Company any time after July 6, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.


p)

On July 16, 2017, the Company issued 100,000 units at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $25,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before July 16, 2020.  The warrants are callable by the Company any time after July 16, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.


q) On July 17, 2017, the Company issued 290,000 units at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $72,500. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before July 17, 2020.  The warrants are callable by the Company any time after July 17, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.


r) On July 19, 2017, the Company issued 200,000 units at $0.15 per unit to an arm’s length consultant in exchange for services of $30,000.  Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before July 19, 2020.  The warrants are callable by the Company any time after July 19, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.


s) On July 20, 2017, the Company issued 100,000 units at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $25,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before July 19, 2020. The warrants are callable by the issuer any time after July 20, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.


t) On July 24, 2017, the Company issued 5,000 units at $0.50 per unit for cash proceeds of $2,500. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $2.00. The warrants are exercisable before July 24, 2018.  


u) On August 8, 2017, the Company issued 10,000 units at $1.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $12,500. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $2.00. The warrants are exercisable before February 8, 2019.  


v) On August 27, 2017, the Company issued 300,000 common shares at $0.25 per share for cash proceeds of $75,000.


w) On September 7, 2017, the Company issued 20,000 units at $1.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $25,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $4.00. The warrants are exercisable before March 6, 2019.  


x) On September 21, 2017, the Company issued 156,667 common shares upon the exercise of 166,667 warrants exercised at $0.15 on a cashless basis. 10,000 common shares were held back by the Company as consideration for the exercise.


y) On September 26, 2017, the Company issued 101,000 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 101,000 warrants.


z) On September 27, 2017, the Company issued 44,800 units at $1.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $56,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $4.00. The warrants are exercisable before March 30, 2019.  


aa) On September 29, 2017, the Company issued 4,000 units at $1.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $5,000. Each unit consists of one common share, one warrant and one piggyback warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $2.00. Each piggyback warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $4.00.

 

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The warrant is exercisable before September 24, 2018 and the piggyback warrant is exercisable before September 24, 2019.


bb) On September 29, 2017, the Company issued 16,000 units at $1.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $20,000. Each unit consists of one common share, one warrant and one piggyback warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $2.00. Each piggyback warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $4.00. The warrant is exercisable before September 28, 2018 and the piggyback warrant is exercisable before September 28, 2019.  


cc) On October 17, 2017, the Company issued 66,667 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 66,667 warrants.  


dd) On October 31, 2017, the Company issued 315,500 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 315,500 warrants.


ee) On November 7, 2017, the Company issued 15,500 common shares at $0.25 per share for cash proceeds of $3,875.


ff) On March 2, 2018, the Company issued 120,000 common shares at $0.75 per share to an arm’s length consultant for marketing services provided, of which $84,706 was reflected as a prepaid expense at June 30, 2018. The share value was based on the quoted value of the stock at the time of issue.


gg) On April 4, 2018, the Company issued 16,000 common shares at $0.25 per share upon the exercise of 16,000 warrants.


hh) On April 26, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 common shares at $0.20 per share for cash proceeds of $20,000.


ii) On April 26, 2018, the Company issued 166,667 common shares at $0.20 per share for cash proceeds of $33,333.


jj) On May 21, 2018, the Company issued 170,000 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 170,000 warrants.


kk) On June 11, 2018, the Company issued 250,000 common shares at $1.00 per share to an arm’s length consultant for referral services of which, $185,625 was reflected as a prepaid expense at June 30, 2018.  The share value was based on the quoted value of the stock at the time of issue.


ll) On June 18, 2018, the Company issued 25,000 common shares at $0.20 per share for cash proceeds of $5,000.


mm) On June 20, 2018, the Company issued 20,000 common shares at $0.80 per share to an arm’s length consultant for advisory services provided. The share value was based on the quoted value of the stock at the time of issue.


Equity to be Issued


nn) As of June 30, 2018, the Company had received subscription proceeds of $31,000 for shares and $220,602 for warrant exercise with respect to 1,666,667 common shares issued subsequent to June 30, 2018 as a result of warrant exercise at $0.15 per share. See Note 16.


oo)  As of June 30, 2018, the Company was committed to issue 150,000 common shares valued at $127,500 based on the quoted value of the stock at the time of the commitment, pursuant to a consulting agreement dated June 19, 2018. These common shares were issued subsequent to June 30, 2018 (Note 16(d)).


Warrants


A summary of the Company’s warrant activities is as follows:


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Number of Warrants

 

Weighted-Average Exercise Weighted Average Exercise Price

Weighted Average Weighted Average Remaining Life





Intrinsic

value

Outstanding, June 30, 2016

 

427,777 

 

$

0.14

4.93 years

$

111,222

Granted

 

8,350,205 

 

0.15

 

 

Cancelled

 

(94,610)

 

0.15

 

 

Outstanding, June 30, 2017

 

8,683,372 

 

$

0.15

3.67 years

$

5,653,393

Granted

 

2,009,800 

 

0.43

 

 

Exercised

 

(825,834)

 

0.15

 

 

Expired

 

(1,000)

 

0.25

 

 

Outstanding and Exercisable at June 30, 2018

 

9,866,338 

 

$

0.21

2.60 years

$

6,064,913


The intrinsic value of the warrants exercised during the year ended June 30, 2018 was $1,825,730. There were no warrants exercised during the year ended June 30, 2017.


As at June 30, 2018, the following warrants were outstanding:


Expiry Date

 Number of Warrants Issued and Exercisable

 Weighted Average Exercise Price
$

July 2018

            109,000    

                0.39    

September 2018

              16,000    

                2.00    

February 2018

              10,000    

                2.00    

March 2019

              64,800    

                4.00    

July 2019

                4,000    

                4.00    

September 2019

            216,000    

                0.44    

December 2019

              66,680    

                0.15    

February 2020

            683,000    

                0.15    

March 2020

         2,113,525    

                0.15    

June 2020

            750,000    

                0.17    

July 2020

            740,000    

                0.22    

August 2020

            900,000    

                0.25    

March 2022

         4,000,000    

                0.15    

May 2022

            193,333    

                0.15    

 

         9,866,338    

                0.21    



11.

Stock Options


On August 1, 2017, the Company adopted the 2017 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2017 Plan”) whereby incentive stock options issued to employees, officers, and directors of the Company shall not exceed 2,500,000 of which the purchase price of the stock options shall not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock and the period for exercising the stock options not exceed 10 years from the date of grant. The option price per share with respect to each option shall be determined by the committee for non-qualified stock options.


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During the year ended June 30, 2018, the Company issued 819,120 stock options to employees, officers and directors of the Company.  The stock options are exercisable at $0.70 per share for a period of two to five years, and vest over a period of one to three years from the date of grant.


A summary of the Company’s stock option activity is as follows:


 

Number of

Options

Weighted average exercise price

$

 

 

 

Outstanding, June 30, 2016 and 2017

-

-

Granted

819,120

0.70

 

 

 

Outstanding, June 30, 2018

819,120

0.70



As at June 30, 2018, the following options were outstanding:


Expiry Date

Number of Options Issued

Number of Options Exercisable

 Weighted Average Exercise Price

$

August 18, 2020

50,000

-

0.70

August 1, 2023

529,120

-

0.70

May 29, 2020

240,000

-

0.70

 

819,120

-

0.70



As at June 30, 2018, the weighted average remaining life of the options was 4 years.


The grant date fair value of the stock options granted was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the following assumptions:


Expected Life

2-5 years

Expected Volatility

268 - 289%

Risk-Free Rate

2.57-2.94%

Exercise Price

$0.70

Expected Dividend Rate

0%

Stock Price

$0.53


The Company’s computation of expected volatility during the year ended June 30, 2018 is based on historical prices of comparable entities. The Company’s computation of expected life is calculated using the contractual life.  


During the year ended June 30, 2018, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $79,328 (2017 - $Nil) which has been recorded as stock based compensation in the statements of operations. As of June 30, 2018, there was $347,952 of unrecognized expense related to non-vested stock-based compensation arrangements (2017 - $Nil).


The following table provides the details of the total stock-based payments expense during the years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:


 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Employees and directors stock-based payments

 

$

79,328

 

 

$

-

 

Non-employee awards

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$

79,328

 

 

$

-

 


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12.

Income Taxes


At June 30, 2018 and 2017, deferred tax assets at a tax rate of 35% (2017 – 35%) consisted of the following:


 

2018

$

2017

$

Deferred tax assets

654,000

603,000

Less: valuation allowance

(654,000)

(603,000)

Net deferred tax asset

-


The deferred tax assets have not been recognized because at this stage of the Company’s development, it is not determined that future taxable profits will be available against which the Company can utilize such deferred tax assets. The Company incurred a net operating loss of $2,028,662 (2017 - $837,932) for the year ended June 30, 2018, which will start to expire in 2038 (2017 – 2037).  Tax years 2009 through 2018 remain open to examination by the taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject. The Company has not been notified by any taxing jurisdictions of any proposed or planned examination.


13.

Segmented Information


The following table summarizes financial information by geographic segment for the year ended June 30, 2018:


 

Antigua

Malta

Curacao

U.S.

Total

 

$

$

$

$

$

Net loss

663,819

102,946

25,846

1,236,051

2,028,662

Assets

183,650

9,639

1,153

415,243

609,685



The following table summarizes financial information by geographic segment for the year ended June 30, 2017:



Antigua

Malta

Curacao

U.S.

Total

 

$

$

$

$

$

Net loss

204,109

Nil

Nil

633,823

837,932

Assets

663,425

Nil

Nil

95,625

759,050


14.

General and Administrative Expenses


The following table summarizes general and administrative expenses for the years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:


 

2018

$

2017

$

Advertising and promotion

225,565

14,140

Wages and benefits

187,601

87,794

Rent and utilities

97,366

11,678

Travel

64,648

23,462

Licensing and filing fees

50,235

-

Office expenses

46,777

10,337

Bank charges

12,236

4,147

Depreciation

12,115

665

 Total General and Administrative Expenses

696,543

152,223


15.

Financial Instruments

 

(a) Liquidity risk


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Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not have sufficient cash resources to meet its financial obligations as they come due. The Company’s liquidity and operating results may be adversely affected if its access to the capital market is hindered, whether as a result of a downturn in stock market conditions generally or matters specific to the Company. The Company generates cash flow primarily from its financing activities and advances from shareholders. As at June 30, 2018, the Company had cash of $100,167 (2017 - $546,110) to settle current liabilities of $343,567 (2017 - $87,105). All of the Company’s financial liabilities have contractual maturities of less than 30 days and are subject to normal trade terms. The Company regularly evaluates its cash position to ensure preservation and security of capital as well as liquidity.


In the normal course of business, management considers various alternatives to ensure that the Company can meet some of its operating cash flow requirements through financing activities, such as private placements of common stock, offerings of debt and convertible debt instruments as well as through merger or acquisition opportunities. Management may also consider strategic alternatives, including strategic investments and divestitures. As future operations may be financed out of funds generated from financing activities, the ability to do so is dependent on, among other factors, the overall state of capital markets and investor appetite for investments in the esports industry and the Company’s securities in particular. Should the Company elect to satisfy its cash commitments through the issuance of securities, by way of either private placement or public offering or otherwise, there can be no assurance that the efforts to obtain such additional funding will be successful, or achieved on terms favorable to the Company or its existing shareholders. If adequate funds are not available on favorable terms, the Company may have to reduce substantially or eliminate expenditures or obtain funds through other sources such as divestiture or monetization of certain assets or sublicensing (where permitted) of certain rights to certain of the Company’s technologies or products.


(b) Concentration of credit risk


Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash deposits. Cash deposits with a chartered bank in Antigua are uninsured. Cash deposits with a major U.S. chartered bank are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000. As at June 30, 2018, the Company held $19,217 (2017 - $546,110) with an Antigua chartered bank, and $80,950 (2017 - $Nil) with a U.S. chartered bank through a trust account with the Company’s legal counsel.


(c) Foreign exchange risk


The Company principally operates within Antigua, Malta and the U.S. The Company’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar and major purchases are transacted in U.S. dollars. Management believes the foreign exchange risk derived from currency conversions is negligible and therefore does not hedge its foreign exchange risk.


(d) Interest rate risk


As at June 30, 2018, the Company does not have any non-fixed interest-bearing debt.


16.

Subsequent Events


a) On July 26, 2018, the Company issued 360,000 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 360,000 warrants. As of June 30, 2018, 193,333 of the warrants exercised had been reflected as shares to be issued. See Note 10(nn).


b) On July 26, 2018, the Company issued 15,000 common shares to a consultant for advisory services provided.  


c) On July 26, 2018, the Company issued 206,667 common shares at $0.15 per share. As of June 30, 2018, this had been reflected as shares to be issued. See Note 10(nn).


d) On July 31, 2018, the Company issued 150,000 common shares to a consultant for advisory services pursuant to an agreement dated June 19, 2018. As of June 30, 2018, this had been reflected as shares to be issued. See Note 10(oo).


e) On August 3, 2018, the Company issued 333,333 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 333,333 warrants.


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f) On August 13, 2018, the Company signed a promissory note with a shareholder, for principal of $50,000 bearing interest at 2% per month repayable by September 30, 2018. As a result of failure to repay the note by September 30, 2018, interest increased to 5% per month.


g) On August 16, 2018, the Company issued 1,566,667 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 1,566,667 warrants. As of June 30, 2018, 1,266,667 of the warrants exercised had been reflected as shares to be issued. See Note 10(nn).


h) On August 27, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 common shares at $0.15 per share for exercise of warrants.


i) On September 5, 2018, the Company issued 66,667 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 66,667 warrants.


j) On September 6, 2018, the Company issued 300,000 common shares at $0.25 per share upon the exercise of 300,000 warrants.


k) On September 6, 2018, the Company issued 200,000 common shares at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 200,000 warrants.


l) On September 24, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement to issue senior secured convertible promissory notes bearing interest at 5% per annum (the “Notes”).  The Notes, with a principal value of $2,200,000, would be purchased at a 10% discount for $2,000,000 and mature 12 months from the closing date.  As at October 12, 2018, these Notes had not been issued.


If the Company defaults, the holders would have the right to be paid 130% of the outstanding principal balance and accrued interest immediately due prior to such event of default. Following an event of default, interest would accrue at rate of 1.5% per month until paid.


The Notes may be prepaid at any time in an amount equal to 110% of the outstanding principal and accrued interest for the first 180 days and 125% of the outstanding principal and accrued interest for days 181-365 days after issuance. In order to prepay the Notes, the Company must give at least 20 trading days written notice to the Investors, during which time the holders may convert the Notes in whole or in part.


The holder of the Note would be entitled at any time after the requisite 144 holding period, to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the Notes then outstanding into common shares at a price of $0.60 per share.  In the event of default, the conversion price would be equal to 80% of the lowest trading price of the common stock as reported on the OTCQB or other principal market where the Company's common stock is traded for the twenty prior trading days.


100% warrant coverage would be exercisable for a period of 3 years post issuance at an exercise price of $0.75 per share. The warrants would contain a cashless exercise provision if not covered by a registration statement. The Company may call the warrants if the stock trades at $1.25 for a period of 10 straight trading days and are covered by an effective registration statement and the average daily volume of the common stock for the previous 10 trading days must be greater than $75,000. The Company would pay legal fees at the closing of up to $20,000.


m) On October 4, 2018, the Company issued 15,000 common shares to a consultant for advisory services pursuant to an agreement dated June 15, 2018.


n) On October 12, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 shares to a consultant for advisory services pursuant to an agreement dated September 15, 2018.


o) On October 12, 2018, the Company cancelled 120,000 options that were granted during the year ended June 30, 2018 to a consultant of the Company.  


p) Subsequent to June 30, 2018, 25,000 warrants exercisable at $2.00 and 100,000 warrants exercisable at $0.25 expired, unexercised.

 

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_________________ Units

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

____________________________________

PROSPECTUS

____________________________________

Joseph Gunnar & Co.  LLC

 

Dinosaur  Financial   Group , LLC.

[    ], 2019

Through and including                , 2019 (the 25 th day after the date of this offering), all dealers effecting transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to a dealer’s obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as an underwriter and with respect to an unsold allotment or subscription.

 

PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution

The following table sets forth the costs and expenses, other than underwriting discounts and commissions, to be paid by the Registrant in connection with the issuance and distribution of the common stock and warrants being registered. All amounts other than the SEC registration fees and FINRA fees are estimates.

SEC Registration Fees

 

$

FINRA Fees

 

 

*

NASDAQ Capital Markets Listing Fee

 

 

[•]*

Printing and Engraving Expenses

 

 

[•]*

Legal Fees and Expenses

 

 

[•]*

Accounting Fees and Expenses

 

 

[•]*

Transfer Agent Fees

 

 

[•]*

Miscellaneous

 

 

[•]*

Total

 

$

[•]

____________

*        Estimated expenses not presently known.

Item 14. Indemnification of Officers and Directors

Nevada Law

The Nevada Revised Statutes limits or eliminates the personal liability of directors to corporations and their stockholders for monetary damages for breaches of directors’ fiduciary duties as directors. Our Amended and Restated Bylaws include provisions that require the company to indemnify our directors or officers against monetary damages for actions taken as a director or officer of our Company. We are also expressly authorized to carry directors’ and officers’ insurance to protect our directors, officers, employees and agents for certain liabilities. Our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation do not contain any limiting language regarding director immunity from liability.

The limitation of liability and indemnification provisions under the Nevada Revised Statutes and our Amended and Restated Bylaws may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against directors for breach of their fiduciary duties. These provisions may also have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against directors and officers, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit us and our stockholders. However, these provisions do not limit or eliminate our rights, or those of any stockholder, to seek non -monetary relief such as injunction or rescission in the event of a breach of a director’s fiduciary duties. Moreover, the provisions do not alter the liability of directors under the federal securities laws. In addition, your investment may be adversely affected to the extent that, in a class action or direct suit, we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers pursuant to these indemnification provisions.

Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.

The following sets forth information regarding all unregistered securities sold by us in transactions that were exempt from the requirements of the Securities Act in the last three years. Except where noted, all of the securities discussed in this Item 15 were all issued in reliance on the exemption under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

On March 31, 2016, the company issued 233,333 units to Brian Partlow at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $35,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2017.

On March 29, 2016 the company issued 33,333 units to Dan Wolf at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $ 5,000. Each unit consists of one common share and 1/2 warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase each common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before March 29, 2017.

II-1

On April 14, 2016 the company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to Chul Woong (Alex) Lim at $0.20 for Director Services.

On April 14, 2016 the company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to Yan Rozum at $0.20 for Director Services.

On April 14, 2016 the company issued 60,000 shares of common stock to Matt Partlow at $0.10 per share.

On June 30, 2016, the Company issued 466,680 shares of common stock to Matt Partlow, Zhiyi Qian, Galen Weiss at $0.15 per share, for cash proceeds of $70,000.

On September 21, 2016, the Company issued 200,000 units to Chatterquest LLC at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $30,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before December 1, 2019.

On November 30, 2016, the Company issued 66,680 units to Galen Weiss at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $10,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before December 31, 2019.

On December 31, 2016, the Company issued 550,000 shares of common stock to Matt Partlow at $0.25 per share for services in the amount of $137,500.

On February 21, 2017, the Company issued 100,000 units to Dominic Joseph Bortolussi Corp at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of .$15,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before February 28, 2020.

On March 1, 2017 the company issued 100,000 shares of common stock at $0.25 per share to Yan Rozum and Alex Lim for director fees.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 66,667 units to Laura Defilla at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $10,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 166,666 units to Nick Zarafontis at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $25,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 250,000 units to Patrick Chan at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $37,500. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 100,000 units to Panagiota Karamitos at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $15,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 100,000 units to George Karamitos at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $15,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 100,000 units to Alex Leiter at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $15,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 100,000 units to Paul Reah at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $15,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 100,000 units to Mike Longo at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $15,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

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On March 31, 2017 the company issued 170,000 units to Mika Investment Holdings Ltd at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $25,500. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 66,667 units to Donald Radley at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $10,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 100,000 units to Kostas Karantzoulis at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $15,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 1,666,667 units to VG -SPV LLC at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $250,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 333,333 units to Raymond Chan at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $50,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 100,000 units to Nicholas Bargis at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $15,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 100,000 units to Mark DiPoce at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $15,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 200,000 units to 229060 Ontario Inc. at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $30,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 200,000 units to Ryan Brown at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $30,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 263,524 units to Amelia Chan at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $39528. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 100,000 units to Rick Carnevale at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $15,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 250,000 units to Patrick Chan at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $37,500. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the company issued 100,000 units to Gus Anthos at $0.15 per unit for cash proceeds of $15,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On March 31, 2017 the Company issued 4,136,667 units at $0.15 per unit to VG SPV LLC, Galen Weiss and Tim Caveley for cash proceeds of $620,500. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before March 31, 2020.

On April 1, 2017, the Company issued 400,000 shares of common stock to Agoracom Investor Relations Inc. at $0.15 per share for investor relations services.

On April 22, 2017, the Company issued 92,000 shares of common stock to Darrell Tibbitts, Gary Bickford, and Rick Brown at $0.25 per share for cash proceeds of $23,000.

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On May 16, 2017, the Company issued 2,333,333 units at $0.15 per unit to VG -SPV LLC for cash proceeds of $35,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before May 16, 2022.

On May 16, 2017, the Company issued 600,000 units to Romper Securities Inc. at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $150,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before May 16, 2020. The warrants are callable by the Company any time after November 16, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.

On May 24, 2017, the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock to VG -SPV LLC at $0.25 per share for services in the amount of $62,500.

On May 31, 2017 the Company issued 230,300 units to Tangiers Global LLC at $0.25 per settlement of Loan Agreement with the Corporation.

On June 30, 2017 the company issued 40,440 units to Yan Rozum and David Watt at $0.80 per share for Directors Services.

On June 30, 2017 the company issued 150,000 units to Terry Huber at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $37,500. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before June 30, 2020

On July 5, 2017, the Company issued 800,000 units to Sheldon Inwentash at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $200,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before July 5, 2020. The warrants are callable by the Company any time after July 5, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.

On July 6, 2017, the Company issued 400,000 units to Chi Chang Lin at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $100,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before July 6, 2020. The warrants are callable by the Company any time after July 6, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.

On July 16, 2017, the Company issued 100,000 units to 1313366 Ontario Ltd. at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $25,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before July 16, 2020. The warrants are callable by the Company any time after July 16, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.

On July 19, 2017, the Company issued 200,000 units to George Tsiolis at $0.15 per unit in exchange for services of $30,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.15. The warrants are exercisable before July 19, 2020. The warrants are callable by the Company any time after July 19, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.

On July 20, 2017, the Company issued 100,000 units to George Tsiolis at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $25,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before July 19, 2020. The warrants are callable by the issuer any time after July 20, 2018 with 30 days notice at a price of $0.05 per warrant.

On July 24, 2017, the Company issued 5,000 units to Rob Lowe at $0.50 per unit for cash proceeds of $2,500. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $2.00. The warrants are exercisable before July 24, 2018.

On July 25, 2017, the Company issued 100,000 units to 1313366 Ontario Ltd. at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $25.000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before July 25, 2020.

On August 8, 2017, the Company issued 10,000 units to Nutjru Meethubtim at $1.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $12,500. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $2.00. The warrants are exercisable before February 8, 2019.

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On August 14, 2017, the Company issued 100.000 units to Michael Khalil at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $25,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before August 14, 2020.

On August 27, 2017, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock to Matt Partlow at $0.25 per share for cash proceeds of $75,000.

On September 7, 2017, the Company issued 20,000 units to George Benbassat at $1.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $25,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $4.00. The warrants are exercisable before March 6, 2019.

On September 21, 2017, the Company issued 156,667 shares of common stock to Boustead Securities LLC upon the exercise of 166,667 warrants exercised at $0.15 on a cashless basis. 10,000 shares of common stock were held back by the Company as consideration for the exercise.

On September 26, 2017, the Company issued 101,000 shares of common stock to Raymond Chan and Paul Reah at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 101,000 warrants for cash proceeds of $15,150.

On September 27, 2017, the Company issued 44,800 units to Chan Lee Family Holdings Inc. at $1.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $56,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $4.00. The warrants are exercisable before March 30, 2019.

On September 28, 2017, the Company issued 40,000 units to Lloyd Joseph at $0.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $10,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $0.25. The warrants are exercisable before September 28, 2020.

On September 29, 2017, the Company issued 4,000 units to Rob Lowe at $1.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $5,000. Each unit consists of one common share, one warrant and one piggyback warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $2.00. Each piggyback warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $4.00. The warrant is exercisable before September 24, 2018 and the piggyback warrant is exercisable before September 24, 2019.

On September 29, 2017, the Company issued 16,000 units to James Lowe at $1.25 per unit for cash proceeds of $20,000. Each unit consists of one common share, one warrant and one piggyback warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $2.00. Each piggyback warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at $4.00. The warrant is exercisable before September 28, 2018 and the piggyback warrant is exercisable before September 28, 2019.

On October 17, 2017, the Company issued 66,667 shares of common stock to Donald Radley at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 66,667 warrants for cash proceeds of $10,000.

On October 31, 2017, the Company issued 315,500 shares of common stock to Raymond Chan at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 315,500 warrants for cash proceeds of $47,325.

On November 7, 2017, the Company issued 15,500 shares of common stock to Gas Investments LLC at $0.25 per share for cash proceeds of $3,875.

On March 2, 2018, the Company issued 120,000 shares of common stock to Agoracom Investor Relations Inc. at $0.75 per share for services, in the amount of $90,000.

On April 4, 2018, the Company issued 16,000 shares of common stock to Dan Wolf at $0.25 per share upon the exercise of 16,000 warrants for cash proceeds of $4,000.

On April 26, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to Leann Clayton at $0.20 per share for cash proceeds of $20,000.

On April 26, 2018, the Company issued 166,667 shares of common stock to Matt Partlow at $0.20 per share for cash proceeds of $33,333.

On May 21, 2018, the Company issued 170,000 shares of common stock to Mika Investment Holdings Ltd. at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 170,000 warrants for cash proceeds of $25,500.

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On June 11, 2018, the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock to Christian Heinrichs at $1.00 per share for referral services in the amount of $185,625.

On June 18, 2018, the Company issued 25,000 shares of common stock to Brian Partlow at $0.20 per share for cash proceeds of $5,000.

On June 20, 2018, the Company issued 20,000 shares of common stock to Uptick Capital LLC at $0.80 per share for services in the amount of $16,000.

As of June 30, 2018, the Company had received subscription proceeds of $31,000 for shares and $220,602 for warrant exercise with respect to 1,666,667 shares of common stock issued subsequent to June 30, 2018 as a result of warrant exercise at $0.15 per share.

As of June 30, 2018, the Company was committed to issue 150,000 shares of common stock valued at $127,500 based on the quoted value of the stock at the time of the commitment, pursuant to a consulting agreement dated June 19, 2018.

On July 26, 2018, the Company issued 15,000 shares of common stock to Uptick Capital LLC for services provided.

On July 26, 2018, the Company issued 206,667 shares of common stock to Boustead Securities LLC at $0.15 per share for cash proceeds of $31,000.

On July 26, 2018 the Company issued 193,667 shares of common stock to Boustead Securities LLC at $0.15 per share for cash proceeds of $29,000.

On July 31, 2018, the Company issued 150,000 shares of common stock to Red Chip Companies Inc. for services provided.

On July 31, 2018 the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to Marco DiPoce at $0.15 per share for cash proceeds of $15,000.

On August 3, 2018, the Company issued 333,333 shares of common stock to Raymond Chan and Amelia Chan at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 333,333 warrants for cash proceeds of $50,000.

On August 16, 2018, the Company issued 1,566,667 shares of common stock to Alex Leiter, VG -SPV LLC and Ryan Brown at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 1,566,667 warrants for cash proceeds of $235,000.

On August 27, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to Layvaty Corp. at $0.15 per share for exercise of warrants for cash proceeds of $15,000.

On September 5, 2018, the Company issued 66,667 shares of common stock to Tim Calveley at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 66,667 warrants for cash proceeds of $10,000.

On September 6, 2018, the Company issued 266,667 shares of common stock to Laura DeFilla, Romper Securities Inc., and George Tsiolis at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 266,667 warrants for cash proceeds of $40,000.

On September 6, 2018, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock to Romper Securities Inc at $0.25 per share upon the exercise of 300,000 warrants for cash proceeds of $75,000.

On October 4, 2018, the Company issued 15,000 shares of common stock to Uptick Capital LLC for services.

On October 12, 2018, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to Magnus Leppaniemi for services.

On October 24, 2018 the Company issued 263,525 shares of common stock to Raymond and Amelia Chan at $0.15 per share upon the exercise of 263,525 warrants for cash proceeds of $39,528.

On December 13, 2018 the Company issued 20,000 shares of common stock to Julian Goffin at $0.80 per share for services.

On February 13, 2019 the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to Christopher Malone at $0.60 per share for services.

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Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

The following exhibits are filed with this Registration Statement:

Exhibit Number

 

Exhibit Description

 

Incorporated by Reference

 

Filed or Furnished

Form

 

Exhibit

 

Filing Date

 

Herewith

1.1*

 

Form of Underwriting Agreement

               

3.1

 

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation

             

X

3.2

 

Amended and Restated Bylaws.

             

X

4.1*

 

Form of Warrant

               

5.1*

 

Opinion of Lucosky Brookman LLP

               

10.1

 

2017 Stock Incentive Plan

             

X

10.2

 

Share Exchange Agreement dated May 20, 2013 between our company, Shawn Erickson, H&H Arizona, Inc., Next Generation Holdings Trust, a Nevis trust, and the Shareholder of H&H Arizona, Inc.

 

8-K

 

10.1

 

08/07/2014

   

10.3

 

Convertible Promissory Note with Tangiers Global, LLC dated June 3, 2016

 

8-K

 

10.1

 

06/21/2016

   

10.4

 

Form of Securities Purchase Agreement

 

8-K

 

10.1

 

11/15/2018

   

10.5

 

Form of Senior Secured Convertible Note

 

8-K

 

10.2

 

11/15/2018

   

10.6

 

Form of Warrant

 

8-K

 

10.3

 

11/15/2018

   

10.7

 

Form of Security Agreement

 

8-K

 

10.4

 

11/15/2018

   

10.8

 

Form of Pledge Agreement

 

8-K

 

10.5

 

11/15/2018

   

10.9

 

Form of Subsidiary Guarantee

 

8-K

 

10.6

 

11/15/2018

   

10.10**

 

Employment Agreement with Grant Johnson

             

X

10.11**

 

Employment Agreement with Yan Rozum

             

X

10.12**

 

Employment Agreement with Christopher Malone

             

X

10.13

 

Lease Agreement with Polskie Nieruchomo Ś ci Sp. Z.O.O.

             

X

10.14*

 

Lease Agreement with Caribbean Developments (Antigua) Ltd.

             

10.15

 

Form of Convertible Promissory Note

               

10.16

 

Software Transfer Agreement dated April 7, 2019, by and between Swiss Interactive Software and the Company

             

X

14.1

 

Code of Ethics

             

X

21.1

 

List of Subsidiaries

             

X

23.1

 

Consent of UHY McGovern Hurley, LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

             

X

23.2

 

Consent of PLS CPA, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

             

X

23.3

 

Consent of Lucosky Brookman LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)

             

X

24.1

 

Power of Attorney (included in signature page)

             

X

99.1

 

Audit Committee Charter

             

X

99.2

 

Compensation Committee Charter

             

X

99.3

 

Nominating Committee Charter

             

X

____________

*        to be filed by amendment.

**      indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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(b) Financial statement schedules.

All schedules have been omitted because either they are not required, are not applicable or the information is otherwise set forth in the financial statements and related notes thereto.

Item 17. Undertakings

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:

(1)    To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post -effective amendment to this registration statement:

(i)     To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;

(ii)    To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post -effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement;

(iii)   To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement;

(2)    That for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933 each such post -effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

(3)    To remove from registration by means of a post -effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

(4)    That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

(6)    That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities:

The undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

(i)     Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

(ii)    Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;

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(iii)   The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and

(iv)   Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.

(f)     The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to provide to the underwriters at the closing specified in the underwriting agreement certificates in such denominations and registered in such names as required by the underwriters to permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.

(h)    Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the provisions described in Item 14 above, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

(i)     The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:

(1)    That for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4), or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective.

(2)    That for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each post -effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and this offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

*       Paragraph references correspond to those of Regulation S -K , Item 512.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized in the city of Toronto, Ontario, on May 1, 2019.

 

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

         
   

By:

 

/s/ Grant Johnson

       

Name: Grant Johnson

       

Title: Chief Executive Officer

       

(Principal Executive Officer)

POWER OF ATTORNEY: KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that each individual whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Grant Johnson, his or her true and lawful attorneys -in-fact and agents with full power of substitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post -effective amendments) to this Registration Statement, and to sign any registration statement for the same offering covered by the Registration Statement that is to be effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462(b) promulgated under the Securities Act, and all post -effective amendments thereto, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and all documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys -in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys -in-fact and agents or any of them, or his, her or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done or by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

Signature

 

Title

 

Date

/s/ Grant Johnson

 

Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, and

 

May 1, 2019

Grant Johnson

 

Chairman of the Board of Directors

   
   

(Principal Executive Officer)

   

/s/ Christopher Malone

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

May 1, 2019

Christopher Malone

 

(Principal Accounting Officer and

   
   

Principal Financial Officer)

   

/s/ David Watt

 

Director

 

May 1, 2019

David Watt

       

/s/ Yan Rozum

 

Director

 

May 1, 2019

Yan Rozum

       

/s/ Chul Woong Lim

 

Director

 

May 1, 2019

Chul Woong Lim

       

/s/Alan Alden

 

Director

 

May 1, 2019

Alan Alden

       

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Exhibit 3.1

 

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

 

OF

 

ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.

 

ARTICLE I

NAME OF CORPORATION

 

The name of the Corporation is Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

 

ARTICLE II

REGISTERED OFFICE AND RESIDENT AGENT

 

The address of the Corporation’s registered office in the state of Nevada is 1112 North Curry Street, Carson City, Nevada 89703 and the Corporation’s resident agent at such address is State Agent and Transfer Syndicate, Inc.

 

ARTICLE III

DURATION

The Corporation shall have perpetual existence.

 

ARTICLE IV

PURPOSE

 

The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any activity within the purposes for which corporations may be incorporated and organized under Chapter 78 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, and to do all other things incidental thereto which are not forbidden by law or by these Articles of Incorporation.

 

ARTICLE V

POWERS

 

The Corporation has been formed pursuant to Chapter 78 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. The powers of the Corporation shall be those powers granted under the Nevada Revised Statues, including Sections 78.060 and 78.070 thereof.

 

ARTICLE VI

CAPITAL STOCK

 

A. CLASSES OF STOCK

 

The Corporation is authorized to issue two classes of stock to be designated, respectively, common stock and preferred stock. The total number of shares which the Corporation is authorized to issue is 510,000,000 shares. 500,000,000 shares shall be common stock, par value of $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”). 10,000,000 shares shall be blank check preferred stock, par value of $0.001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”).

 

B. ISSUANCE OF PREFERRED STOCK

 

The Preferred Stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series. The Board of Directors is hereby expressly authorized to provide for the issue of all or any of the shares of the Preferred Stock in one or more series, and to fix the number of shares and to determine or alter for each such series, such voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, and such designation, preferences, and relative, participating, optional, or other rights and such qualifications, limitations, or restrictions thereof, as shall be stated and expressed in the resolution or resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors providing for the issuance of such shares and as may be permitted by the Nevada Revised Statutes. The Board of Directors is also expressly authorized to increase or decrease the number of shares of any series subsequent to the issuance of shares of that series, but not below the number of shares of such series then outstanding. In case the number of shares of any series shall be decreased in accordance with the foregoing sentence, the shares constituting such decrease shall resume the status that they had prior to the adoption of the resolution originally fixing the number of shares of such series.

 

 

 

 

C. RIGHTS, PREFERENCES, PRIVILEGES AND RESTRICTIONS OF COMMON STOCK.

 

1. Dividend Rights . Subject to the prior or equal rights of holders of all classes of stock at the time outstanding having prior or equal rights as to dividends, the holders of the Common Stock shall be entitled to receive, when and as declared by the Board of Directors, out of any assets of the Corporation legally available therefor, such dividends as may be declared from time to time by the Board of Directors.

 

2. Voting Rights . Each holder of the Common Stock shall be entitled to one vote for each share of Common Stock standing in his, her or its name on the books of the Corporation.

 

3. Liquidation . Upon the dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the Corporation, after payment or provision for payment of the debts and other liabilities of the Corporation and subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of any outstanding series of Preferred Stock or any class or series of stock having a preference over or the right to participate with the Common Stock with respect to the distribution of assets of the Corporation upon such dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the Corporation, the holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to receive the remaining assets of the Corporation available for distribution to its stockholders ratably in proportion to the number of shares held by them.

 

4. Stock Rights and Options. The Corporation shall have the power to create and issue rights, warrants or options entitling the holders thereof to purchase from the Corporation any shares of its capital stock of any class or classes, upon such terms and conditions and at such time and prices as the board of directors or a committee thereof may approve, which terms and conditions shall be incorporated in an instrument or instruments evidencing such rights, warrants or options. In the absence of fraud, the judgment of the board of directors or a committee thereof as to the adequacy of consideration for the issuance of such rights, warrants or options and the sufficiency thereof shall be conclusive.

 

ARTICLE VII

PLACE OF MEETINGS; CORPORATE BOOKS

 

Subject to the laws of the State of Nevada, the stockholders and the directors shall have power to hold their meetings and to maintain the books of the Corporation outside the state of Nevada, at such place or places as may from time to time be designated in the Corporation’s Bylaws or by appropriate resolution.

 

ARTICLE VIII

AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES

 

The provisions of these Articles of Incorporation may be amended, altered or repealed from time to time to the extent and in the manner prescribed by the laws of the state of Nevada, and additional provisions authorized by such laws as are then in force may be added. All rights herein conferred on the directors, officers and stockholders are granted subject to this reservation.

 

ARTICLE IX

LIMITED LIABILITY OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

 

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the officers and directors of the Corporation shall not be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director or officer; provided, however, this limitation on personal liability shall not apply to acts or omissions which involve intentional misconduct, fraud, knowing violation of law, or unlawful distribution prohibited by Section 78.300 of the Nevada Revised Statutes.

 

The Corporation, to the full extent permitted by Chapter 78 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, as amended from time to time, shall indemnify all persons whom it may indemnify pursuant thereto. Expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by an officer or director in defending any civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative action, suit or proceeding for which such officer or director may be entitled to indemnification hereunder shall be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that he is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized hereby.

 

Any repeal or modification of this Article IX, shall not adversely affect any right or protection existing at the time of such repeal or modification with respect to any acts or omissions occurring before such repeal or modification of a person serving as a Director at the time of such repeal or modification.

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT B

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED

BY-LAWS

OF

ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.

 

ARTICLE I.

 

OFFICES

 

Section 1. The Corporation may have offices at such places both within and without the State of Nevada as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or the business of the Corporation may require.

 

ARTICLE II.

 

MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

 

ANNUAL MEETINGS

 

Section 1. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation shall be held at the time fixed, from time to time, by the Board of Directors. Any proper business may be transacted at the annual meeting.

 

SPECIAL MEETINGS

 

Section 2.

 

a) Special meetings of the stockholders may be called by the Board of Directors, the holders of outstanding shares of stock entitled to cast not less than 33.34% of the votes at the meeting or such person or persons authorized by the Board of Directors. Business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice of the meeting.

 

b) Any request for a special meeting by stockholders shall be in writing, specifying the general nature of the business proposed to be transacted, and shall be delivered personally or sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or by telegraphic or other facsimile or electronic transmission to the President or the Secretary. The Board shall determine the time and place of such special meeting. Upon the Board’s determination of the date, time and place, if any, of the special meeting, the President or the Secretary of the corporation shall cause notice of the meeting to be given to the stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting, in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws. Nothing contained in this subsection (b) shall be construed as limiting, fixing, or affecting the time when a meeting of stockholders called by action of the Board may be held.

 

PLACE OF MEETINGS

 

Section 3. Meetings of stockholders shall be held at the registered office of the Corporation, or at such other places, within or without the State of Nevada as the Board of Directors may from time to time fix.

 

NOTICE OF MEETINGS

 

Section 4. A notice convening an annual or special meeting which specifies the place, day, and hour of the meeting, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, if such date is different from the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of the meeting, and the general nature of the business of the meeting, if an annual meeting, or, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, must be faxed, personally delivered or mailed postage prepaid to each stockholder of the Corporation entitled to vote at the meeting at the address of the stockholder as it appears on the stock transfer ledger of the Corporation, not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the meeting. Accidental omission to give notice of a meeting to, or the non-receipt of notice of a meeting by, a stockholder will not invalidate the proceedings at that meeting. Notice of the time, place, if any, and purpose of any meeting of stockholders may be waived in writing, signed by the person entitled to notice thereof by electronic transmission by such person, either before or after such meeting, and will be waived by any stockholder by such stockholder’s attendance thereat in person, by remote communication, if applicable or by proxy, except when the stockholder attends for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and such stockholder so objects. Any stockholder so waiving notice of such meeting shall be bound by the proceedings of any such meeting in all respects as if due notice thereof had been given.

 

 

 

 

ACTION WITHOUT A MEETING

 

Section 5. Unless otherwise provided by law, any action required to be taken at a meeting of the stockholders, or any other action which may be taken at a meeting of the stockholders, may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote if written consents are signed by stockholders representing a majority of the shares entitled to vote at such a meeting, except however, if a different proportion of voting power is required by law, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, than that proportion of written consents is required. Such written consents must be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the stockholders of the Corporation.

 

QUORUM

 

Section 6.

 

a) No business, other than the election of the chairman or the adjournment of the meeting, will be transacted at an annual or special meeting unless a quorum of stockholders, entitled to attend and vote, is present at the commencement of the meeting, but the quorum need not be present throughout the meeting.

 

b) Except as otherwise provided in these By-laws, the holders of thirty-three and 34/100 percent (33.34%) of the issued and outstanding shares of the Corporation entitled to vote at a meeting, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of the corporation. If there is less than a quorum of holders of thirty-three and 34/100 percent (33.34%) of the issued and outstanding shares of the Corporation entitled to vote at a meeting so present or presented then the meeting may be adjourned to another time, or place, until a quorum is present, whereupon the meeting may be held, without further notice, except as required by law.

 

VOTING

 

Section 7. Subject to a special voting rights or restrictions attached to a class of shares, each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote for each share of stock in his or her own name on the books of the corporation, whether represented in person or by proxy. At all meetings of stockholders for the election of directors at which a quorum is present a plurality of the votes cast shall be sufficient to elect. All other elections, questions or matters presented to the stockholders at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall, unless otherwise provided by the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, the rules or regulations of any stock exchange applicable to the Corporation, or applicable law or pursuant to any regulation applicable to the Corporation or its securities, be decided by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the votes cast with respect to such election, question or matter.

 

MOTIONS

 

Section 8. No motion proposed at an annual or special meeting need be seconded.

 

EQUALITY OF VOTES

 

Section 9. In the case of an equality of votes, the chairman of the meeting at which the vote takes place is not entitled to have a casting vote in addition to the vote or votes to which he may be entitled as a stockholder of proxyholder.

 

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DISPUTE AS TO ENTITLEMENT TO VOTE

 

Section 10. In a dispute as to the admission or rejection of a vote at an annual or special meeting, the decision of the chairman made in good faith is conclusive.

 

PROXY

 

Section 11.

 

a) Each stockholder entitled to vote at an annual or special meeting may do so either in person or by proxy. A form of proxy must be in writing under the hand of the appointor or of his or her attorney duly authorized in writing, or, if the appointor is a corporation, either under the seal of the corporation or under the hand of a duly authorized officer or attorney. A proxyholder need not be a stockholder of the Corporation. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three (3) years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A proxy shall be irrevocable if it states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. A stockholder may revoke any proxy which is not irrevocable by attending the meeting and voting in person or by delivering to the Secretary a revocation of the proxy or a new proxy bearing a later date.

 

b) A form of proxy and the power of attorney or other authority, if any, under which it is signed or a facsimiled copy thereof must be deposited at the registered office of the Corporation or at such other place as is specified for that purpose in the notice convening the meeting. In addition to any other method of depositing proxies provided for in these Bylaws, the Directors may from time to time by resolution make regulations relating to the depositing of proxies at a place or places and fixing the time or times for depositing the proxies not exceeding 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) preceding the meeting or adjourned meeting specified in the notice calling a meeting of stockholders.

 

LIST OF STOCKHOLDERS

 

Section 12. The Secretary shall prepare and make, at least 10 days before every meeting of stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at said meeting, arranged in alphabetical order, showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting: (a) on a reasonably accessible electronic network; provided , that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting; or (b) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the corporation. If the corporation determines to make the list available on an electronic network, the corporation may take reasonable steps to ensure that such information is available only to stockholders of the corporation. The list shall be open to examination of any stockholder during the time of the meeting as provided by law.

 

JOINT OWNERS OF STOCK .

 

Section 13. If shares or other securities having voting power stand of record in the names of two or more persons, whether fiduciaries, members of a partnership, joint tenants, tenants in common, tenants by the entirety, or otherwise, or if two or more persons have the same fiduciary relationship respecting the same shares, unless the Secretary is given written notice to the contrary and is furnished with a copy of the instrument or order appointing them or creating the relationship wherein it is so provided, their acts with respect to voting shall have the following effect: (a) if only one votes, such person’s act binds all; or (b) if more than one votes, and the vote is not evenly split on any particular matter, the act of the majority so voting binds all.

 

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INSPECTORS OF ELECTION .

 

Section 14. The Corporation may, and shall if required by law, in advance of any meeting of stockholders, appoint one or more inspectors of election, who may be employees of the Corporation, to act at the meeting or any adjournment thereof and to make a written report thereof. The Corporation may designate one or more persons as alternate inspectors to replace any inspector who fails to act. In the event that no inspector so appointed or designated is able to act at a meeting of stockholders, the person presiding at the meeting shall appoint one or more inspectors to act at the meeting. Each inspector, before entering upon the discharge of his or her duties, shall take and sign an oath to execute faithfully the duties of inspector with strict impartiality and according to the best of his or her ability. The inspector or inspectors so appointed or designated shall (i) ascertain the number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation outstanding and the voting power of each such share, (ii) determine the shares of capital stock of the Corporation represented at the meeting and the validity of proxies and ballots, (iii) count all votes and ballots, (iv) determine and retain for a reasonable period a record of the disposition of any challenges made to any determination by the inspectors, and (v) certify their determination of the number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation represented at the meeting and such inspectors’ count of all votes and ballots. Such certification and report shall specify such other information as may be required by applicable law. In determining the validity and counting of proxies and ballots cast at any meeting of stockholders of the Corporation, the inspectors may consider such information as is permitted by applicable law. No person who is a candidate for an office at an election may serve as an inspector at such election.

 

CONDUCT OF MEETINGS .

 

Section 15. The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each election, question or matter upon which the stockholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding at the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of stockholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding at any meeting of stockholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of the person presiding at the meeting, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the person presiding at the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to stockholders of record of the Corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the person presiding at the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. Except as otherwise provided by law, the person presiding at any meeting of stockholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall have the power and the duty to determine whether (a) a nomination or any business proposed to be brought before the meeting was made or proposed, as the case may be, in accordance with the procedures set forth in these Bylaws, and (b) any proposed nomination or business shall be disregarded or shall not be considered or transacted. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding at the meeting, meetings of stockholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

ARTICLE III.

 

DIRECTORS

 

Section 1. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. Subject to any limitations in the laws of the State of Nevada, the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws, the number of directors may be changed from time to time by resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors or the stockholders. No reduction of the number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of his term of office. A director need not be a stockholder of the Corporation. Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors of the Corporation at the annual meeting may be made at such meeting by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, by any committee or persons appointed by the Board of Directors or by any stockholder of the Corporation entitled to vote for the election of directors at the meeting who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Article III, Section 1. Such nominations by any stockholder shall be made pursuant to timely notice in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than the close of business on the ninetieth (90th) day nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting; provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the corporation. In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above.

 

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Such stockholder’s notice to the Secretary shall set forth (i) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election or reelection as a director, (a) the name, age, business address and residence address of the person, (b) the principal occupation or employment of the person, (c) the class and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation which are beneficially owned by the person, and (d) any other information relating to the person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations for proxies for election of directors pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and (ii) as to the stockholder giving the notice (a) the name and record address of the stockholder and (b) the class and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation which are beneficially owned by the stockholder. The Corporation may require any proposed nominee to furnish such other information as may reasonably be required by the Corporation to determine the eligibility of such proposed nominee to serve as a director of the Corporation. No person shall be eligible for election as a director of the Corporation unless nominated in accordance with the procedures set forth herein. The officer of the Corporation presiding at an annual meeting shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a nomination was not made in accordance with the foregoing procedure, and if he should so determine, he shall so declare to the meeting and the defective nomination shall be disregarded. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the stockholders, except as provided in Section 2 of this Article III, and each director elected shall hold office until his successor is elected and qualified; provided, however, that unless otherwise restricted by the Articles of Incorporation or law, any director or the entire Board of Directors may be removed, either with or without cause, from the Board of Directors at any meeting of stockholders by the holders of two-thirds of the voting power of the Corporation’s stock.

 

Section 2. Vacancies on the Board of Directors by reason of death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, removal from office, or otherwise, and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office, although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. The directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election of directors and until their successors are duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced. If there are no directors in office, then an election of directors may be held in the manner provided by statute. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office shall constitute less than a majority of the whole Board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), any stockholder or stockholders holding at least ten percent of the voting power of the Corporation’s stock may summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office.

 

Section 3. The property and business of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of its Board of Directors. In addition to the powers and authorities by these By-Laws expressly conferred upon them, the Board may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as are not by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation or by these By-Laws directed or required to be exercised or done by the stockholders.

 

Section 4. Except as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation, any director or the entire Board of Directors may be removed by a vote of the stockholders holding a majority of the voting power of the then outstanding shares of capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class.

 

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Section 4. The directors may hold their meetings and have one or more offices, and keep the books of the Corporation outside of the State of Nevada.

 

Section 5. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board.

 

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Section 6. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the Chairman or the President on twenty-four hours’ notice to each director; special meetings shall be called by the Chairman, the President or the Secretary in like manner and on like notice on the written request of two directors unless the Board consists of only one director; in which case special meetings shall be called by the Chairman, the President or Secretary in like manner or on like notice on the written request of the sole director.

 

Section 7. At all meetings of the Board of Directors a majority of the authorized number of directors shall be necessary and sufficient to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the vote of a majority of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum, shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute, by the Articles of Incorporation or by these By-Laws. If a quorum shall not be present at any meeting of the Board of Directors the directors present thereat may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present. If only one director is authorized, such sole director shall constitute a quorum.

 

Section 8. Unless otherwise restricted by the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting, if all members of the Board or committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board or committee.

 

Section 9. Unless otherwise restricted by the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws, members of the Board of Directors, or any committee designated by the Board of Directors, may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors, or any committee, by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and such participation in a meeting shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.

 

Section 10. Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be presided over by the Chairman of the Board, if any, or in his or her absence by the Vice Chairman of the Board, if any, or in his or her absence by the Chief Executive Officer, if any, or in his or her absence by the President, or in their absence by a presiding person chosen at the meeting. The Secretary shall act as secretary of the meeting, but in his or her absence the person presiding at the meeting may appoint any person to act as secretary of the meeting.

 

COMMITTEES OF DIRECTORS

 

Section 10. The Board of Directors may, by resolution passed by a majority of the whole Board, designate one or more committees, each such committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the Corporation. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. In the absence or disqualification of a member of a committee, the member or members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not he or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power in reference to amending the Articles of Incorporation (except that a committee may, to the extent authorized in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of shares of stock adopted by the Board of Directors, fix the designations and any of the preferences or rights of such shares relating to dividends, redemption, dissolution, any distribution of assets of the Corporation or the conversion into, or the exchange of such shares for, shares of any other class or classes or any other series of the same or any other class or classes of stock of the Corporation or fix the number of shares of any series of stock or authorize the increase or decrease of the shares of any series), adopting an agreement of merger or consolidation, recommending to the stockholders the sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of the Corporation’s property and assets, recommending to the stockholders a dissolution of the Corporation or a revocation of a dissolution, or amending the By-Laws of the Corporation; and, unless the resolution, By-Laws, or the Articles of Incorporation expressly so provide, no such committee shall have the power or authority to declare a dividend to authorize the issuance of stock, or to adopt Articles of Merger.

 

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Section 11. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors when required.

 

COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS

 

Section 12. Unless otherwise restricted by the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws, the Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. The directors may be paid their expenses, if any, of attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors and may be paid a fixed sum for attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors or a stated salary as director. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor. Members of special or standing committees may be allowed like compensation for attending committee meetings.

 

INDEMNIFICATION

 

Section 13. (a) The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, except an action by or in the right of the Corporation, by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the action, suit or proceeding if he either is not liable pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 78.138 or acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, does not, of itself, create a presumption that the person is liable pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 78.138 or did not act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.

 

(b) The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses, including amounts paid in settlement and attorneys’ fees actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or settlement of the action or suit if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation. Indemnification shall not be made for any claim, issue or matter as to which such a person has been adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction, after exhaustion of all appeals therefrom, to be liable to the Corporation or for amounts paid in settlement to the Corporation unless and only to the extent that the court in which such action or suit was brought or other court of competent jurisdiction determines upon application that in view of all the circumstances of the case, the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as the court deems proper.

 

(c) To the extent that a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b), or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he must be indemnified by the Corporation against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense.

 

(d) Any indemnification under paragraphs (a) and (b), unless ordered by a court shall be made by the Corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the director, officer, employee or agent is proper in the circumstances. The determination shall be made (1) by the holders of a majority of the voting power of the corporation’s stock, (2) by the Board of Directors by majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to the act, suit or proceeding, (3) if a majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors who are not parties to the act, suit or proceeding so order, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, or (4) if a quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to the act, suit or proceeding cannot be obtained, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion.

 

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(e) Expenses incurred by an officer or director in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding may be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that he is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized in this Section 13. Such expenses incurred by other employees and agents may be so paid upon such terms and conditions, if any, as the Board of Directors deems appropriate.

 

(f) The indemnification and advancement of expenses authorized in or ordered by a court pursuant to the other paragraphs of this Section 13, (i) does not exclude any other rights to which a person seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under any By-Law, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, for either an action in his official capacity or an action in another capacity while holding his office except that indemnification, unless ordered by a court pursuant to paragraph (b) or for the advancement of expenses made pursuant to paragraph (e), may not be made to or on behalf of any director or officer if a final adjudication establishes that his acts or omissions involved intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of the law and was material to the cause of action; and (ii) continues for a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent and inures to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person. If a claim for indemnification or payment of expenses under this Section 13 is not paid in full within ninety (90) days after a written claim therefor has been received by the Corporation, the claimant may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the claimant was not entitled to the requested indemnification or payment of expenses under applicable law.

 

(g) The Board of Directors may authorize, by a vote of a majority of a quorum of the Board of Directors, the Corporation to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity, or arising out of his status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify him against such liability under the provisions of this Section 13.

 

(h) The Board of Directors may authorize the Corporation to enter into a contract with any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise providing for indemnification rights equivalent to or, if the Board of Directors so determines, greater than those provided for in this Section 13.

 

(i) For the purposes of this Section 13, references to “the Corporation” shall include, in addition to the resulting Corporation, any constituent Corporation (including any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger which, if its separate existence had continued, would have had power and authority to indemnify its directors, officers, and employees or agents, so that any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such constituent Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of such constituent Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall stand in the same position under the provisions of this Section with respect to the resulting or surviving Corporation as he would have with respect to such constituent Corporation if its separate existence had continued.

 

(j) For purposes of this section, references to “other enterprises” shall include employee benefit plans; references to “fines” shall include any excise taxes assessed on a person with respect to an employee benefit plan; and references to “serving at the request of the Corporation” shall include service as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation which imposes duties on, or involves services by, such director, officer, employee or agent with respect to an employee benefit plan, its participants or beneficiaries; and a person who acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan shall be deemed to have acted in a manner “not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation” as referred to in this section.

 

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ARTICLE IV.

 

OFFICERS

 

Section 1. The officers of this Corporation shall include a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer or the equivalents thereof. The Corporation may also have at the discretion of the Board of Directors such other officers as are desired, including a Chairman of the Board, a Chief Executive Officer, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries and one or more Assistant Treasurers, and such officers as may be elected in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 or Section 5 hereof. In the event there are two or more Vice Presidents, then one or more may be designated as Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, or other similar or dissimilar title. The Board of Directors may determine by resolution the order of rank of the officers of the Corporation. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, unless the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws otherwise provide.

 

Section 2. Unless otherwise elected pursuant to Section 3 or Section 5 hereof, the Board of Directors, at its first meeting after each annual meeting of stockholders, shall elect the officers of the Corporation.

 

Section 3. From time to time, the Board of Directors may elect such officers and agents as it shall deem necessary, who shall hold their offices for such terms and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.

 

Section 4. The officers of the Corporation shall have such powers and duties in the management of the Corporation as may be prescribed in a resolution by the Board of Directors and, to the extent not so provided, as generally pertain to their respective offices, subject to the control of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may require any officer, agent or employee to give security for the faithful performance of his or her duties. The salaries of all officers and agents of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors.

 

Section 5. The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify in their stead. Any officer may be removed at any time by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors, with or without cause at any time, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contractual rights of such officer, if any, with the Corporation. If the office of any officer becomes vacant for any reason, the vacancy shall be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term.

 

Section 6. Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the Corporation, for, in the name and on behalf of the Corporation, to cast the votes which the Corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the Corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, for, in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed for, in the name and on behalf of the Corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President or any Vice President.

 

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

 

Section 6. The Chairman of the Board, if such an officer be elected, shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned to him by the Board of Directors or prescribed by these By-Laws. The Chairman of the Board shall in addition be the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and shall have the powers and duties prescribed in Section 7 of this Article IV, if no such officer is elected.

 

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

Section 7. Subject to such supervisory powers, if any, as may be given by the Board of Directors to the Chairman of the Board, if there be such an officer, the Chief Executive Officer shall, subject to the control of the Board of Directors, have general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of the Corporation. He shall preside at all meetings of the Stockholders and, if there is no Chairman of the Board, at all meetings of the Board of Directors. He shall be an ex-officio member of all committees and shall have the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of Chief Executive Officer of corporations, and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or these By- Laws.

 

PRESIDENT

 

Section 8. In the absence or disability of the Chief Executive Officer, the President shall perform all duties of the Chief Executive Officer, and when so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the Chief Executive Officer. He shall be an ex-officio member of all committees and shall have the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of President of corporations, and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or these By-Laws.

 

VICE PRESIDENTS

 

Section 9. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice Presidents (including those designated as Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, or other similar or dissimilar title) in order of their rank as fixed by the Board of Directors, or if not ranked, the Vice President designated by the Board of Directors, shall perform all the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. The Vice Presidents shall have such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for them, respectively, by the Board of Directors.

 

SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY

 

Section 10. The Secretary shall attend all sessions of the Board of Directors and all meetings of the stockholders and record all votes and the minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept for that purpose; and shall perform like duties for the standing committees when required by the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the stockholders and of the Board of Directors, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or these By-Laws. The Secretary shall keep in safe custody the seal of the Corporation, and affix the same to any instrument requiring it, and when so affixed it shall be attested by his signature or by the signature of an Assistant Secretary. The Board of Directors may give general authority to any other officer to affix the seal of the Corporation and to attest the affixing by his signature.

 

Section 11. The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors, or if there be no such determination, the Assistant Secretary designated by the Board of Directors, shall, in the absence or disability of the Secretary perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary and shall perform such other duties and have such other powers as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe.

 

TREASURER AND ASSISTANT TREASURER

 

Section 12. The Treasurer shall have the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Corporation and shall deposit all moneys, and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Corporation, in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors. He shall disburse the funds of the Corporation as may be ordered by the Board of Directors, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render to the Board of Directors, at its regular meetings, or when the Board of Directors so requires, an account of all his transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition of the Corporation. If required by the Board of Directors, he shall give the Corporation a bond, in such sum and with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the Board of Directors, for the faithful performance of the duties of his office and for the restoration to the Corporation, in case of his death, resignation, retirement or removal from office, of all books, papers, vouchers, money and other property of whatever kind in his possession or under his control belonging to the Corporation.

 

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Section 13. The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors, or if there be no such determination, the Assistant Treasurer designated by the Board of Directors, shall, in the absence or disability of the Treasurer, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer and shall perform such other duties and have such other powers as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe.

 

ARTICLE V.

 

CERTIFICATES OF STOCK

 

Section 1. The shares of stock of the Corporation may either be represented by certificates or be uncertificated, as provided in section 78.235 of the Revised Nevada Statutes. Every holder of stock of the Corporation that is represented by a certificate shall be entitled to have a certificate signed by, or in the name of the Corporation by, the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, or the President or a Vice President, and by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, or the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer of the Corporation, certifying the number of shares represented by the certificate owned by such stockholder in the Corporation. Shares of stock of the Corporation may also be evidenced by registration in the holder’s name in uncertificated form and represented by an electronic record on the books of the Corporation in accordance with a Direct Registration System approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission and by the New York Stock Exchange or any securities exchange on which the stock of the Corporation may from time to time be traded.

 

Section 2. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent, or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent, or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if he were such officer, transfer agent, or registrar at the date of issue.

 

Section 3. If the Corporation shall be authorized to issue more than one class of stock or more than one series of any class, the voting powers, designations, preferences, limitations, restrictions and relative rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualification, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and/or rights shall be set forth in full or summarized on the face or back of any certificates which the Corporation may issue to represent such class or series of stock, provided that, except as otherwise provided in section 78.195 of the Revised Nevada Statutes, in lieu of the foregoing requirements, there may be set forth on the face or back of any certificates which the Corporation may issue a statement setting forth the office or agency of the Corporation from which the stockholders may obtain a copy of a statement setting forth in full or summarizing the voting powers, designations, preferences, limitations, restrictions and relative rights of each class of stock or series thereof that the Corporation will furnish without charge to each stockholder who so requests. Within a reasonable time after the issuance or transfer of uncertificated stock, the informational statement sent to the holder of such stock shall contain, in addition to the information required by section 78.235 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, a statement setting forth the office or agency of the Corporation from which the stockholders may obtain a copy of a statement setting forth in full or summarizing the voting powers, designations, preferences, limitations, restrictions and relative rights of each class of stock or series thereof that the Corporation will furnish without charge to each stockholder who so requests.

 

LOST, STOLEN OR DESTROYED CERTIFICATES

 

Section 4. The Board of Directors may direct a new certificate or certificates or uncertificated shares to be issued in place of any certificate or certificates theretofore issued by the Corporation alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming the certificate of stock to be lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issue of a new certificate or certificates or uncertificated shares, the Board of Directors may, in its discretion and as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or his legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as it shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond in such sum as it may direct as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation with respect to the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed.

 

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TRANSFERS OF STOCK

 

Section 5. Upon surrender to the Corporation, or the transfer agent of the Corporation, of a certificate for shares duly endorsed or accompanied by proper evidence of succession, assignation or authority to transfer, it shall be the duty of the Corporation to issue a new certificate or evidence of the issuance of uncertificated shares to the person entitled thereto, cancel the old certificate and record the transaction upon its books. Nothing in this Section 5 shall require the Corporation to issue a new certificate if the Corporation has determined that such shares of stock shall be uncertificated. Uncertificated shares shall be transferable only upon compliance with the customary procedures for transferring shares in uncertificated form recorded electronically on a Direct Registration System.

 

FIXING RECORD DATE

 

Section 6. In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of the stockholders, or any adjournment thereof, or to express consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights, or entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date which shall not be more than sixty nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting, nor more than sixty days prior to any other action. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting; provided, however, that the Board of Directors may fix a new record date for the adjourned meeting. If no record date is fixed: (1) the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held; (2) the record date for determining stockholders entitled to express consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action of the Board of Directors is required by law, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in accordance with applicable law, or, if prior action by the Board of Directors is required by law, shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action; and (3) the record date for determining stockholders for any other purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

 

REGISTERED STOCKHOLDERS

 

Section 7. The Corporation shall be entitled to treat the holder of record of any share or shares of stock as the holder in fact thereof and accordingly shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim or interest in such share on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, save as expressly provided by the laws of the State of Nevada.

 

FRACTIONAL SHARE INTERESTS

 

Section 8. The Corporation may, but shall not be required to, issue fractions of a share. If the corporation does not issue fractions of a share, it shall (1) arrange for the disposition of fractional interests by those entitled thereto, (2) issue such additional interest as is necessary to increase the fractional share to a full share, (3) pay in cash the fair value of fractions of a share as of the time when those entitled to receive such fractions are determined, or (4) issue scrip or warrants in registered form (either represented by a certificate or uncertificated) or bearer form (represented by a certificate) which shall entitle the holder to receive a full share upon the surrender of such scrip or warrants aggregating a full share. A certificate for a fractional share or an uncertificated fractional share shall, but scrip or warrants shall not unless otherwise provided therein, entitle the holder to exercise voting rights, to receive dividends thereon, and to participate in any of the assets of the corporation in the event of liquidation. The Board of Directors may cause scrip or warrants to be issued subject to the conditions that they shall become void if not exchanged for certificates representing the full shares or uncertificated full shares before a specified date, or subject to the conditions that the shares for which scrip or warrants are exchangeable may be sold by the corporation and the proceeds thereof distributed to the holders of scrip or warrants, or subject to any other conditions which the Board of Directors may impose.

 

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ARTICLE VI.

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

DISTRIBUTIONS

 

Section 1. Distributions upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, if any, may be declared by the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting, pursuant to law.

 

Section 2. Before payment of any distribution there may be set aside out of any funds of the Corporation available for distributions such sum or sums as the directors from time to time, in their absolute discretion, think proper as a reserve fund to meet contingencies, or for equalizing distributions, or for repairing or maintaining any property of the Corporation, or for such other purpose as the directors shall think conducive to the interests of the Corporation, and the directors may abolish any such reserve.

 

CHECKS

 

Section 3. All checks or demands for money and notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers, or such other persons, as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

 

FISCAL YEAR

 

Section 4. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

 

SEAL

 

Section 5. The corporate seal shall have the name of the Corporation inscribed thereon and shall be in such form as may be approved from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors. Said seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or reproduced or otherwise.

 

NOTICES

 

Section 6. Whenever, under the provisions of the statutes or of the Articles of Incorporation or of these By-Laws, notice is required to be given to any director or stockholder, it shall not be construed to mean personal notice, but such notice may be given in any manner as may be permitted by law reasonably intended to give actual notice, to such address, physical or electronic, as appears on the records of the Corporation, with any required postage prepaid. Notice to any director may be by any reasonable means, including, without limitation, mail, personal delivery, facsimile, or electronic communication. All notices shall be deemed given when sent.

 

Section 7. Whenever any notice is required to be given under the provisions of the statutes or of the Articles of Incorporation or of these By-Laws, a waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent thereto.

 

ARTICLE VII.

 

AMENDMENTS

 

Section 1. Except as otherwise restricted in the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws, these By-Laws, or any provision of these By-Laws, may be altered, amended or repealed by the Board of Directors of the Corporation

 

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I, Grant Johnson, hereby certify that the foregoing Amended and Restated By-Laws of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc., were duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc., on __________________ , 2019.

 

  /s/ Grant Johnson
 

Grant Johnson

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

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Exhibit 3.2

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED
BY-LAWS

OF

ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.

 

ARTICLE I.

 

OFFICES

  

Section 1. The Corporation may have offices at such places both within and without the State of Nevada as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or the business of the Corporation may require.

  

ARTICLE II.

 

MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

 

ANNUAL MEETINGS

  

Section 1. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation shall be held at the time fixed, from time to time, by the Board of Directors. Any proper business may be transacted at the annual meeting.

  

SPECIAL MEETINGS

   

Section 2.

  

a) Special meetings of the stockholders may be called by the Board of Directors, the holders of outstanding shares of stock entitled to cast not less than 33.34% of the votes at the meeting or such person or persons authorized by the Board of Directors. Business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice of the meeting.

  

b) Any request for a special meeting by stockholders shall be in writing, specifying the general nature of the business proposed to be transacted, and shall be delivered personally or sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or by telegraphic or other facsimile or electronic transmission to the President or the Secretary. The Board shall determine the time and place of such special meeting. Upon the Board’s determination of the date, time and place, if any, of the special meeting, the President or the Secretary of the corporation shall cause notice of the meeting to be given to the stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting, in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws. Nothing contained in this subsection (b) shall be construed as limiting, fixing, or affecting the time when a meeting of stockholders called by action of the Board may be held.

  

PLACE OF MEETINGS

   

Section 3. Meetings of stockholders shall be held at the registered office of the Corporation, or at such other places, within or without the State of Nevada as the Board of Directors may from time to time fix.

  

NOTICE OF MEETINGS

   

Section 4. A notice convening an annual or special meeting which specifies the place, day, and hour of the meeting, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, if such date is different from the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of the meeting, and the general nature of the business of the meeting, if an annual meeting, or, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, must be faxed, personally delivered or mailed postage prepaid to each stockholder of the Corporation entitled to vote at the meeting at the address of the stockholder as it appears on the stock transfer ledger of the Corporation, not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the meeting. Accidental omission to give notice of a meeting to, or the non-receipt of notice of a meeting by, a stockholder will not invalidate the proceedings at that meeting. Notice of the time, place, if any, and purpose of any meeting of stockholders may be waived in writing, signed by the person entitled to notice thereof by electronic transmission by such person, either before or after such meeting, and will be waived by any stockholder by such stockholder’s attendance thereat in person, by remote communication, if applicable or by proxy, except when the stockholder attends for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and such stockholder so objects. Any stockholder so waiving notice of such meeting shall be bound by the proceedings of any such meeting in all respects as if due notice thereof had been given.

  

 

 

  

ACTION WITHOUT A MEETING

   

Section 5. Unless otherwise provided by law, any action required to be taken at a meeting of the stockholders, or any other action which may be taken at a meeting of the stockholders, may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote if written consents are signed by stockholders representing a majority of the shares entitled to vote at such a meeting, except however, if a different proportion of voting power is required by law, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, than that proportion of written consents is required. Such written consents must be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the stockholders of the Corporation.

  

QUORUM

   

Section 6.

  

a) No business, other than the election of the chairman or the adjournment of the meeting, will be transacted at an annual or special meeting unless a quorum of stockholders, entitled to attend and vote, is present at the commencement of the meeting, but the quorum need not be present throughout the meeting.

  

b) Except as otherwise provided in these By-laws, the holders of thirty-three and 34/100 percent (33.34%) of the issued and outstanding shares of the Corporation entitled to vote at a meeting, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of the corporation. If there is less than a quorum of holders of thirty-three and 34/100 percent (33.34%) of the issued and outstanding shares of the Corporation entitled to vote at a meeting so present or presented then the meeting may be adjourned to another time, or place, until a quorum is present, whereupon the meeting may be held, without further notice, except as required by law.

  

VOTING

   

Section 7. Subject to a special voting rights or restrictions attached to a class of shares, each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote for each share of stock in his or her own name on the books of the corporation, whether represented in person or by proxy. At all meetings of stockholders for the election of directors at which a quorum is present a plurality of the votes cast shall be sufficient to elect. All other elections, questions or matters presented to the stockholders at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall, unless otherwise provided by the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, the rules or regulations of any stock exchange applicable to the Corporation, or applicable law or pursuant to any regulation applicable to the Corporation or its securities, be decided by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the votes cast with respect to such election, question or matter.

  

MOTIONS

   

Section 8. No motion proposed at an annual or special meeting need be seconded.

  

EQUALITY OF VOTES

   

Section 9. In the case of an equality of votes, the chairman of the meeting at which the vote takes place is not entitled to have a casting vote in addition to the vote or votes to which he may be entitled as a stockholder of proxyholder.

  

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DISPUTE AS TO ENTITLEMENT TO VOTE

   

Section 10. In a dispute as to the admission or rejection of a vote at an annual or special meeting, the decision of the chairman made in good faith is conclusive.

  

PROXY

   

Section 11.

  

a)

Each stockholder entitled to vote at an annual or special meeting may do so either in person or by proxy. A form of proxy must be in writing under the hand of the appointor or of his or her attorney duly authorized in writing, or, if the appointor is a corporation, either under the seal of the corporation or under the hand of a duly authorized officer or attorney. A proxyholder need not be a stockholder of the Corporation. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three (3) years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A proxy shall be irrevocable if it states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. A stockholder may revoke any proxy which is not irrevocable by attending the meeting and voting in person or by delivering to the Secretary a revocation of the proxy or a new proxy bearing a later date.

 

b)

A form of proxy and the power of attorney or other authority, if any, under which it is signed or a facsimiled copy thereof must be deposited at the registered office of the Corporation or at such other place as is specified for that purpose in the notice convening the meeting. In addition to any other method of depositing proxies provided for in these Bylaws, the Directors may from time to time by resolution make regulations relating to the depositing of proxies at a place or places and fixing the time or times for depositing the proxies not exceeding 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) preceding the meeting or adjourned meeting specified in the notice calling a meeting of stockholders.

  

LIST OF STOCKHOLDERS

 

Section 12. The Secretary shall prepare and make, at least 10 days before every meeting of stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at said meeting, arranged in alphabetical order, showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting: (a) on a reasonably accessible electronic network; provided , that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting; or (b) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the corporation. If the corporation determines to make the list available on an electronic network, the corporation may take reasonable steps to ensure that such information is available only to stockholders of the corporation. The list shall be open to examination of any stockholder during the time of the meeting as provided by law.

 

JOINT OWNERS OF STOCK .

 

Section 13. If shares or other securities having voting power stand of record in the names of two or more persons, whether fiduciaries, members of a partnership, joint tenants, tenants in common, tenants by the entirety, or otherwise, or if two or more persons have the same fiduciary relationship respecting the same shares, unless the Secretary is given written notice to the contrary and is furnished with a copy of the instrument or order appointing them or creating the relationship wherein it is so provided, their acts with respect to voting shall have the following effect: (a) if only one votes, such person’s act binds all; or (b) if more than one votes, and the vote is not evenly split on any particular matter, the act of the majority so voting binds all.

  

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INSPECTORS OF ELECTION .

   

Section 14. The Corporation may, and shall if required by law, in advance of any meeting of stockholders, appoint one or more inspectors of election, who may be employees of the Corporation, to act at the meeting or any adjournment thereof and to make a written report thereof. The Corporation may designate one or more persons as alternate inspectors to replace any inspector who fails to act. In the event that no inspector so appointed or designated is able to act at a meeting of stockholders, the person presiding at the meeting shall appoint one or more inspectors to act at the meeting. Each inspector, before entering upon the discharge of his or her duties, shall take and sign an oath to execute faithfully the duties of inspector with strict impartiality and according to the best of his or her ability. The inspector or inspectors so appointed or designated shall (i) ascertain the number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation outstanding and the voting power of each such share, (ii) determine the shares of capital stock of the Corporation represented at the meeting and the validity of proxies and ballots, (iii) count all votes and ballots, (iv) determine and retain for a reasonable period a record of the disposition of any challenges made to any determination by the inspectors, and (v) certify their determination of the number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation represented at the meeting and such inspectors’ count of all votes and ballots. Such certification and report shall specify such other information as may be required by applicable law. In determining the validity and counting of proxies and ballots cast at any meeting of stockholders of the Corporation, the inspectors may consider such information as is permitted by applicable law. No person who is a candidate for an office at an election may serve as an inspector at such election.

  

CONDUCT OF MEETINGS .

   

Section 15. The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each election, question or matter upon which the stockholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding at the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of stockholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding at any meeting of stockholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of the person presiding at the meeting, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the person presiding at the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to stockholders of record of the Corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the person presiding at the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. Except as otherwise provided by law, the person presiding at any meeting of stockholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall have the power and the duty to determine whether (a) a nomination or any business proposed to be brought before the meeting was made or proposed, as the case may be, in accordance with the procedures set forth in these Bylaws, and (b) any proposed nomination or business shall be disregarded or shall not be considered or transacted. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding at the meeting, meetings of stockholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

  

ARTICLE III.

 

DIRECTORS

 

Section 1. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. Subject to any limitations in the laws of the State of Nevada, the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws, the number of directors may be changed from time to time by resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors or the stockholders. No reduction of the number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of his term of office. A director need not be a stockholder of the Corporation. Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors of the Corporation at the annual meeting may be made at such meeting by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, by any committee or persons appointed by the Board of Directors or by any stockholder of the Corporation entitled to vote for the election of directors at the meeting who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Article III, Section 1. Such nominations by any stockholder shall be made pursuant to timely notice in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than the close of business on the ninetieth (90th) day nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting; provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the corporation. In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above.

 

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Such stockholder’s notice to the Secretary shall set forth (i) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election or reelection as a director, (a) the name, age, business address and residence address of the person, (b) the principal occupation or employment of the person, (c) the class and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation which are beneficially owned by the person, and (d) any other information relating to the person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations for proxies for election of directors pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and (ii) as to the stockholder giving the notice (a) the name and record address of the stockholder and (b) the class and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation which are beneficially owned by the stockholder. The Corporation may require any proposed nominee to furnish such other information as may reasonably be required by the Corporation to determine the eligibility of such proposed nominee to serve as a director of the Corporation. No person shall be eligible for election as a director of the Corporation unless nominated in accordance with the procedures set forth herein. The officer of the Corporation presiding at an annual meeting shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a nomination was not made in accordance with the foregoing procedure, and if he should so determine, he shall so declare to the meeting and the defective nomination shall be disregarded. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the stockholders, except as provided in Section 2 of this Article III, and each director elected shall hold office until his successor is elected and qualified; provided, however, that unless otherwise restricted by the Articles of Incorporation or law, any director or the entire Board of Directors may be removed, either with or without cause, from the Board of Directors at any meeting of stockholders by the holders of two-thirds of the voting power of the Corporation’s stock.

  

Section 2. Vacancies on the Board of Directors by reason of death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, removal from office, or otherwise, and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office, although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. The directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election of directors and until their successors are duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced. If there are no directors in office, then an election of directors may be held in the manner provided by statute. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office shall constitute less than a majority of the whole Board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), any stockholder or stockholders holding at least ten percent of the voting power of the Corporation’s stock may summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office.

  

Section 3. The property and business of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of its Board of Directors. In addition to the powers and authorities by these By-Laws expressly conferred upon them, the Board may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as are not by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation or by these By-Laws directed or required to be exercised or done by the stockholders.

  

Section 4. Except as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation, any director or the entire Board of Directors may be removed by a vote of the stockholders holding a majority of the voting power of the then outstanding shares of capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class.

  

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

   

Section 4. The directors may hold their meetings and have one or more offices, and keep the books of the Corporation outside of the State of Nevada.

  

Section 5. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board.

   

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Section 6. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the Chairman or the President on twenty-four hours’ notice to each director; special meetings shall be called by the Chairman, the President or the Secretary in like manner and on like notice on the written request of two directors unless the Board consists of only one director; in which case special meetings shall be called by the Chairman, the President or Secretary in like manner or on like notice on the written request of the sole director.

  

Section 7. At all meetings of the Board of Directors a majority of the authorized number of directors shall be necessary and sufficient to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the vote of a majority of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum, shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute, by the Articles of Incorporation or by these By-Laws. If a quorum shall not be present at any meeting of the Board of Directors the directors present thereat may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present. If only one director is authorized, such sole director shall constitute a quorum.

  

Section 8. Unless otherwise restricted by the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting, if all members of the Board or committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board or committee.

  

Section 9. Unless otherwise restricted by the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws, members of the Board of Directors, or any committee designated by the Board of Directors, may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors, or any committee, by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and such participation in a meeting shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.

  

Section 10. Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be presided over by the Chairman of the Board, if any, or in his or her absence by the Vice Chairman of the Board, if any, or in his or her absence by the Chief Executive Officer, if any, or in his or her absence by the President, or in their absence by a presiding person chosen at the meeting. The Secretary shall act as secretary of the meeting, but in his or her absence the person presiding at the meeting may appoint any person to act as secretary of the meeting.

  

COMMITTEES OF DIRECTORS

   

Section 10. The Board of Directors may, by resolution passed by a majority of the whole Board, designate one or more committees, each such committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the Corporation. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. In the absence or disqualification of a member of a committee, the member or members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not he or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power in reference to amending the Articles of Incorporation (except that a committee may, to the extent authorized in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of shares of stock adopted by the Board of Directors, fix the designations and any of the preferences or rights of such shares relating to dividends, redemption, dissolution, any distribution of assets of the Corporation or the conversion into, or the exchange of such shares for, shares of any other class or classes or any other series of the same or any other class or classes of stock of the Corporation or fix the number of shares of any series of stock or authorize the increase or decrease of the shares of any series), adopting an agreement of merger or consolidation, recommending to the stockholders the sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of the Corporation’s property and assets, recommending to the stockholders a dissolution of the Corporation or a revocation of a dissolution, or amending the By-Laws of the Corporation; and, unless the resolution, By-Laws, or the Articles of Incorporation expressly so provide, no such committee shall have the power or authority to declare a dividend to authorize the issuance of stock, or to adopt Articles of Merger.

  

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Section 11. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors when required.

  

COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS

   

Section 12. Unless otherwise restricted by the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws, the Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. The directors may be paid their expenses, if any, of attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors and may be paid a fixed sum for attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors or a stated salary as director. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor. Members of special or standing committees may be allowed like compensation for attending committee meetings.

  

INDEMNIFICATION

   

Section 13. (a) The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, except an action by or in the right of the Corporation, by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the action, suit or proceeding if he either is not liable pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 78.138 or acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, does not, of itself, create a presumption that the person is liable pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 78.138 or did not act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.

  

(b) The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses, including amounts paid in settlement and attorneys’ fees actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or settlement of the action or suit if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation. Indemnification shall not be made for any claim, issue or matter as to which such a person has been adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction, after exhaustion of all appeals therefrom, to be liable to the Corporation or for amounts paid in settlement to the Corporation unless and only to the extent that the court in which such action or suit was brought or other court of competent jurisdiction determines upon application that in view of all the circumstances of the case, the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as the court deems proper.

  

(c) To the extent that a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b), or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he must be indemnified by the Corporation against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense.

  

(d) Any indemnification under paragraphs (a) and (b), unless ordered by a court shall be made by the Corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the director, officer, employee or agent is proper in the circumstances. The determination shall be made (1) by the holders of a majority of the voting power of the corporation’s stock, (2) by the Board of Directors by majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to the act, suit or proceeding, (3) if a majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors who are not parties to the act, suit or proceeding so order, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, or (4) if a quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to the act, suit or proceeding cannot be obtained, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion.

 

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(e) Expenses incurred by an officer or director in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding may be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that he is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized in this Section 13. Such expenses incurred by other employees and agents may be so paid upon such terms and conditions, if any, as the Board of Directors deems appropriate.

  

(f) The indemnification and advancement of expenses authorized in or ordered by a court pursuant to the other paragraphs of this Section 13, (i) does not exclude any other rights to which a person seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under any By-Law, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, for either an action in his official capacity or an action in another capacity while holding his office except that indemnification, unless ordered by a court pursuant to paragraph (b) or for the advancement of expenses made pursuant to paragraph (e), may not be made to or on behalf of any director or officer if a final adjudication establishes that his acts or omissions involved intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of the law and was material to the cause of action; and (ii) continues for a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent and inures to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person. If a claim for indemnification or payment of expenses under this Section 13 is not paid in full within ninety (90) days after a written claim therefor has been received by the Corporation, the claimant may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the claimant was not entitled to the requested indemnification or payment of expenses under applicable law.

  

(g) The Board of Directors may authorize, by a vote of a majority of a quorum of the Board of Directors, the Corporation to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity, or arising out of his status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify him against such liability under the provisions of this Section 13.

  

(h) The Board of Directors may authorize the Corporation to enter into a contract with any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise providing for indemnification rights equivalent to or, if the Board of Directors so determines, greater than those provided for in this Section 13.

  

(i) For the purposes of this Section 13, references to “the Corporation” shall include, in addition to the resulting Corporation, any constituent Corporation (including any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger which, if its separate existence had continued, would have had power and authority to indemnify its directors, officers, and employees or agents, so that any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such constituent Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of such constituent Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall stand in the same position under the provisions of this Section with respect to the resulting or surviving Corporation as he would have with respect to such constituent Corporation if its separate existence had continued.

  

(j) For purposes of this section, references to “other enterprises” shall include employee benefit plans; references to “fines” shall include any excise taxes assessed on a person with respect to an employee benefit plan; and references to “serving at the request of the Corporation” shall include service as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation which imposes duties on, or involves services by, such director, officer, employee or agent with respect to an employee benefit plan, its participants or beneficiaries; and a person who acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan shall be deemed to have acted in a manner “not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation” as referred to in this section.

  

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ARTICLE IV.

 

OFFICERS

 

Section 1. The officers of this Corporation shall include a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer or the equivalents thereof. The Corporation may also have at the discretion of the Board of Directors such other officers as are desired, including a Chairman of the Board, a Chief Executive Officer, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries and one or more Assistant Treasurers, and such officers as may be elected in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 or Section 5 hereof. In the event there are two or more Vice Presidents, then one or more may be designated as Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, or other similar or dissimilar title. The Board of Directors may determine by resolution the order of rank of the officers of the Corporation. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, unless the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws otherwise provide.

  

Section 2. Unless otherwise elected pursuant to Section 3 or Section 5 hereof, the Board of Directors, at its first meeting after each annual meeting of stockholders, shall elect the officers of the Corporation.

  

Section 3. From time to time, the Board of Directors may elect such officers and agents as it shall deem necessary, who shall hold their offices for such terms and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.

  

Section 4. The officers of the Corporation shall have such powers and duties in the management of the Corporation as may be prescribed in a resolution by the Board of Directors and, to the extent not so provided, as generally pertain to their respective offices, subject to the control of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may require any officer, agent or employee to give security for the faithful performance of his or her duties. The salaries of all officers and agents of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors.

  

Section 5. The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify in their stead. Any officer may be removed at any time by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors, with or without cause at any time, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contractual rights of such officer, if any, with the Corporation. If the office of any officer becomes vacant for any reason, the vacancy shall be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term.

  

Section 6. Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the Corporation, for, in the name and on behalf of the Corporation, to cast the votes which the Corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the Corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, for, in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed for, in the name and on behalf of the Corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President or any Vice President.

  

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

   

Section 6. The Chairman of the Board, if such an officer be elected, shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned to him by the Board of Directors or prescribed by these By-Laws. The Chairman of the Board shall in addition be the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and shall have the powers and duties prescribed in Section 7 of this Article IV, if no such officer is elected.

 

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

Section 7. Subject to such supervisory powers, if any, as may be given by the Board of Directors to the Chairman of the Board, if there be such an officer, the Chief Executive Officer shall, subject to the control of the Board of Directors, have general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of the Corporation. He shall preside at all meetings of the Stockholders and, if there is no Chairman of the Board, at all meetings of the Board of Directors. He shall be an ex-officio member of all committees and shall have the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of Chief Executive Officer of corporations, and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or these By- Laws.

 

PRESIDENT

 

Section 8. In the absence or disability of the Chief Executive Officer, the President shall perform all duties of the Chief Executive Officer, and when so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the Chief Executive Officer. He shall be an ex-officio member of all committees and shall have the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of President of corporations, and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or these By-Laws.

 

VICE PRESIDENTS

 

Section 9. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice Presidents (including those designated as Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, or other similar or dissimilar title) in order of their rank as fixed by the Board of Directors, or if not ranked, the Vice President designated by the Board of Directors, shall perform all the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. The Vice Presidents shall have such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for them, respectively, by the Board of Directors.

 

SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY

 

Section 10. The Secretary shall attend all sessions of the Board of Directors and all meetings of the stockholders and record all votes and the minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept for that purpose; and shall perform like duties for the standing committees when required by the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the stockholders and of the Board of Directors, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or these By-Laws. The Secretary shall keep in safe custody the seal of the Corporation, and affix the same to any instrument requiring it, and when so affixed it shall be attested by his signature or by the signature of an Assistant Secretary. The Board of Directors may give general authority to any other officer to affix the seal of the Corporation and to attest the affixing by his signature.

 

Section 11. The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors, or if there be no such determination, the Assistant Secretary designated by the Board of Directors, shall, in the absence or disability of the Secretary perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary and shall perform such other duties and have such other powers as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe.

 

TREASURER AND ASSISTANT TREASURER

 

Section 12. The Treasurer shall have the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Corporation and shall deposit all moneys, and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Corporation, in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors. He shall disburse the funds of the Corporation as may be ordered by the Board of Directors, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render to the Board of Directors, at its regular meetings, or when the Board of Directors so requires, an account of all his transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition of the Corporation. If required by the Board of Directors, he shall give the Corporation a bond, in such sum and with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the Board of Directors, for the faithful performance of the duties of his office and for the restoration to the Corporation, in case of his death, resignation, retirement or removal from office, of all books, papers, vouchers, money and other property of whatever kind in his possession or under his control belonging to the Corporation.

 

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Section 13. The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors, or if there be no such determination, the Assistant Treasurer designated by the Board of Directors, shall, in the absence or disability of the Treasurer, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer and shall perform such other duties and have such other powers as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe.

 

ARTICLE V.

 

CERTIFICATES OF STOCK

 

Section 1. The shares of stock of the Corporation may either be represented by certificates or be uncertificated, as provided in section 78.235 of the Revised Nevada Statutes. Every holder of stock of the Corporation that is represented by a certificate shall be entitled to have a certificate signed by, or in the name of the Corporation by, the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, or the President or a Vice President, and by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, or the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer of the Corporation, certifying the number of shares represented by the certificate owned by such stockholder in the Corporation. Shares of stock of the Corporation may also be evidenced by registration in the holder’s name in uncertificated form and represented by an electronic record on the books of the Corporation in accordance with a Direct Registration System approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission and by the New York Stock Exchange or any securities exchange on which the stock of the Corporation may from time to time be traded.

 

Section 2. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent, or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent, or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if he were such officer, transfer agent, or registrar at the date of issue.

 

Section 3. If the Corporation shall be authorized to issue more than one class of stock or more than one series of any class, the voting powers, designations, preferences, limitations, restrictions and relative rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualification, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and/or rights shall be set forth in full or summarized on the face or back of any certificates which the Corporation may issue to represent such class or series of stock, provided that, except as otherwise provided in section 78.195 of the Revised Nevada Statutes, in lieu of the foregoing requirements, there may be set forth on the face or back of any certificates which the Corporation may issue a statement setting forth the office or agency of the Corporation from which the stockholders may obtain a copy of a statement setting forth in full or summarizing the voting powers, designations, preferences, limitations, restrictions and relative rights of each class of stock or series thereof that the Corporation will furnish without charge to each stockholder who so requests. Within a reasonable time after the issuance or transfer of uncertificated stock, the informational statement sent to the holder of such stock shall contain, in addition to the information required by section 78.235 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, a statement setting forth the office or agency of the Corporation from which the stockholders may obtain a copy of a statement setting forth in full or summarizing the voting powers, designations, preferences, limitations, restrictions and relative rights of each class of stock or series thereof that the Corporation will furnish without charge to each stockholder who so requests.

 

LOST, STOLEN OR DESTROYED CERTIFICATES

 

Section 4. The Board of Directors may direct a new certificate or certificates or uncertificated shares to be issued in place of any certificate or certificates theretofore issued by the Corporation alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming the certificate of stock to be lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issue of a new certificate or certificates or uncertificated shares, the Board of Directors may, in its discretion and as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or his legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as it shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond in such sum as it may direct as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation with respect to the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed.

 

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TRANSFERS OF STOCK

 

Section 5. Upon surrender to the Corporation, or the transfer agent of the Corporation, of a certificate for shares duly endorsed or accompanied by proper evidence of succession, assignation or authority to transfer, it shall be the duty of the Corporation to issue a new certificate or evidence of the issuance of uncertificated shares to the person entitled thereto, cancel the old certificate and record the transaction upon its books. Nothing in this Section 5 shall require the Corporation to issue a new certificate if the Corporation has determined that such shares of stock shall be uncertificated. Uncertificated shares shall be transferable only upon compliance with the customary procedures for transferring shares in uncertificated form recorded electronically on a Direct Registration System.

 

FIXING RECORD DATE

 

Section 6. In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of the stockholders, or any adjournment thereof, or to express consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights, or entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date which shall not be more than sixty nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting, nor more than sixty days prior to any other action. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting; provided, however, that the Board of Directors may fix a new record date for the adjourned meeting. If no record date is fixed: (1) the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held; (2) the record date for determining stockholders entitled to express consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action of the Board of Directors is required by law, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in accordance with applicable law, or, if prior action by the Board of Directors is required by law, shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action; and (3) the record date for determining stockholders for any other purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

 

REGISTERED STOCKHOLDERS

 

Section 7. The Corporation shall be entitled to treat the holder of record of any share or shares of stock as the holder in fact thereof and accordingly shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim or interest in such share on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, save as expressly provided by the laws of the State of Nevada.

 

FRACTIONAL SHARE INTERESTS

 

Section 8. The Corporation may, but shall not be required to, issue fractions of a share. If the corporation does not issue fractions of a share, it shall (1) arrange for the disposition of fractional interests by those entitled thereto, (2) issue such additional interest as is necessary to increase the fractional share to a full share, (3) pay in cash the fair value of fractions of a share as of the time when those entitled to receive such fractions are determined, or (4) issue scrip or warrants in registered form (either represented by a certificate or uncertificated) or bearer form (represented by a certificate) which shall entitle the holder to receive a full share upon the surrender of such scrip or warrants aggregating a full share. A certificate for a fractional share or an uncertificated fractional share shall, but scrip or warrants shall not unless otherwise provided therein, entitle the holder to exercise voting rights, to receive dividends thereon, and to participate in any of the assets of the corporation in the event of liquidation. The Board of Directors may cause scrip or warrants to be issued subject to the conditions that they shall become void if not exchanged for certificates representing the full shares or uncertificated full shares before a specified date, or subject to the conditions that the shares for which scrip or warrants are exchangeable may be sold by the corporation and the proceeds thereof distributed to the holders of scrip or warrants, or subject to any other conditions which the Board of Directors may impose.

 

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ARTICLE VI.

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

DISTRIBUTIONS

 

Section 1. Distributions upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, if any, may be declared by the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting, pursuant to law.

 

Section 2. Before payment of any distribution there may be set aside out of any funds of the Corporation available for distributions such sum or sums as the directors from time to time, in their absolute discretion, think proper as a reserve fund to meet contingencies, or for equalizing distributions, or for repairing or maintaining any property of the Corporation, or for such other purpose as the directors shall think conducive to the interests of the Corporation, and the directors may abolish any such reserve.

 

CHECKS

 

Section 3. All checks or demands for money and notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers, or such other persons, as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

 

FISCAL YEAR

 

Section 4. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

 

SEAL

 

Section 5. The corporate seal shall have the name of the Corporation inscribed thereon and shall be in such form as may be approved from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors. Said seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or reproduced or otherwise.

 

NOTICES

 

Section 6. Whenever, under the provisions of the statutes or of the Articles of Incorporation or of these By-Laws, notice is required to be given to any director or stockholder, it shall not be construed to mean personal notice, but such notice may be given in any manner as may be permitted by law reasonably intended to give actual notice, to such address, physical or electronic, as appears on the records of the Corporation, with any required postage prepaid. Notice to any director may be by any reasonable means, including, without limitation, mail, personal delivery, facsimile, or electronic communication. All notices shall be deemed given when sent.

 

Section 7. Whenever any notice is required to be given under the provisions of the statutes or of the Articles of Incorporation or of these By-Laws, a waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent thereto.

 

ARTICLE VII.

 

AMENDMENTS

 

Section 1. Except as otherwise restricted in the Articles of Incorporation or these By-Laws, these By-Laws, or any provision of these By-Laws, may be altered, amended or repealed by the Board of Directors of the Corporation

 

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I, Grant Johnson, hereby certify that the foregoing Amended and Restated By-Laws of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc., were duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc., on __________________ , 2019.

 

  /s/ Grant Johnson
  Grant Johnson
  Chief Executive Officer

 

 

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Exhibit 10.1

 

ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.

2017 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN

 

1. Purpose . This is intended to advance the interests of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (the “Company”) and its shareholders, by encouraging and enabling selected officers, directors, consultants and key employees upon whose judgment, initiative and effort the Company is largely dependent for the successful conduct of its business, to acquire and retain a proprietary interest in the Company by ownership of its stock.

 

2. Definitions .

 

(a) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

(b) “Bonus Shares” shall mean the shares of common stock of the Company issued to a Recipient pursuant to this Plan.

 

(c) “Committee” means the directors duly appointed to administer the Plan.

 

(d) “Common Stock” means the Company’s Common Stock.

 

(e) “Date of Grant” means the date on which an Option or Stock Bonus is granted under the Plan.

 

(f) “Option” means an Option granted under the Plan.

 

(g) “Optionee” means a person to whom an Option, which has not expired, has been granted under the Plan.

 

(h) “Recipient” shall mean any individual rendering services for the Company to whom shares are granted pursuant to this Plan.

 

(i) “Successor” means the legal representative of the estate of a deceased optionee or the person or persons who acquire the right to exercise an Option by bequest or inheritance or by reason of the death of any Optionee.

 

3. Administration of Plan . The Plan shall be administered by the Company’s Board of Directors or in the alternative, by a committee of two or more directors appointed by the Board (the “Committee”). If a Committee should be appointed, the Committee shall report all action taken by it to the Board. The Committee shall have full and final authority in its discretion, subject to the provisions of the Plan, to determine the individuals to whom and the number of Options or Bonus Shares which will be granted; to construe and interpret the Plan; to establish any vesting provisions for Options or Bonus Shares, to determine the terms and provisions of each Option (which need not be identical), including, but without limitation, terms covering the payment of the Option Price; and to make all other determinations and take all other actions deemed necessary or advisable for the proper administration of the Plan. For purposes of this Plan, vesting means the period during which the Recipient must remain an employee, provide services for the Company or otherwise satisfy any other conditions specified by the Committee at the time of the grant of the Bonus Shares. All such actions and determinations shall be conclusively binding for all purposes and upon all persons.

 

 

 

 

4. Common Stock Subject to Plan . The aggregate number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock which may be issued pursuant to the Plan shall not exceed 2,500,000 (Two Million Five Hundred Thousand) of which any number may be used for Incentive Stock Options, Non-Qualified Stock Options or Stock Bonuses. The shares of Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the Plan may be authorized but unissued shares, shares issued and reacquired by the Company or shares bought on the market for the purposes of the Plan. In the event any Option shall, for any reason, terminate or expire or be surrendered without having been exercised in full, the shares subject to such Option but not purchased thereunder shall again be available for Options to be granted under the Plan. In the event any Bonus Shares shall be cancelled, due to any forfeiture or vesting provisions, the Bonus Shares subject to such grant shall again be available for issuance under the Plan.

 

5. Incentive Stock Options .

 

(a) Participants . Options will be granted only to persons who are employees of the Company or subsidiaries of the Company and only in connection with any such person’s employment. The term “employees” shall include officers as well as other employees, and the officers and other employees who are directors of the Company. The Committee will determine the employees to be granted options and the number of shares subject to each option.

 

(b) Option Price . The purchase price of each option shall not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock at the time of the granting of the option provided, however, if the optionee, at the time the option is granted, owns stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company, the purchase price of the option shall not be less than 110% of the fair market value of the stock at the time of the granting of the option.

 

(c) Period of Option . The maximum period for exercising an option shall be 10 years from the date upon which the option is granted, provided, however, if the optionee, at the time the option is granted, owns stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company, the maximum period for exercising an option shall be five years from the date upon which the option is granted and provided further, however, that these periods may be shortened in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 7 below.

 

Subject to the foregoing, the period during which each option may be exercised, and the expiration date of each Option shall be fixed by the Committee.

 

If an optionee shall cease to be employed by the Company due to disability, as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code, he may, but only within the one year next succeeding such cessation of employment, exercise his option to the extent that he was entitled to exercise it on the date of such cessation. The Plan will not confer upon any optionee any right with respect to continuance of employment by the Company, nor will it interfere in any way with his right, or his employer’s right, to terminate his employment at any time.

 

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(d) Vesting of Shareholder Rights . Neither an Optionee nor his successor shall have any rights as a shareholder of the Company until the certificates evidencing the shares purchased are properly delivered to such Optionee or his successor.

 

(e) Exercise of Option . Each Option shall be exercisable from time to time during a period (or periods) determined by the Committee and ending upon the expiration or termination of the Option; provided, however, the Committee may, by the provisions of any Option Agreement, limit the number of shares purchaseable thereunder in any period or periods of time during which the Option is exercisable. An Option shall not be exercisable in whole or in part prior to the date of shareholder approval of the Plan.

 

(f) Nontransferability of Option . No Option shall be transferable or assignable by an Optionee, otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution and each Option shall be exercisable, during the Optionee’s lifetime, only by him. No Option shall be pledged or hypothecated in any way and no Option shall be subject to execution, attachment, or similar process except with the express consent of the Committee.

 

(g) Death of Optionee . In the event of the death of an optionee while in the employ of the Company, the option theretofore granted to him shall be exercisable only within the three months succeeding such death and then only (i) by the person or persons to whom the optionee’s rights under the option shall pass by the optionee’s will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and (ii) if and to the extent that he was entitled to exercise the option at the date of his death.

 

(h) Assumed Options . In connection with any transaction to which Section 424(a) of the Code is applicable, options may be granted pursuant hereto in substitution of existing options or existing options may be assumed as prescribed by that Section and any regulations issued thereunder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Plan, options granted pursuant to this Paragraph shall be at prices and shall contain such terms, provisions, and conditions as may be determined by the Committee and shall include such provisions and conditions as may be necessary to meet the requirements of Section 424(a) of the Code.

 

(i). Certain Dispositions of Shares . Any options granted pursuant to this Plan shall be conditioned such that if, within the earlier of (i) the two-year period beginning on the date of grant of an option or (ii) the one-year period beginning on the date after which any share of stock is transferred to an individual pursuant to his exercise of an option, such an individual makes a disposition of such share of stock by way of sale, exchange, gift, transfer of legal title, or otherwise, such individual shall promptly report such disposition to the Company in writing and shall furnish to the Company such details concerning such disposition as the Company may reasonably request.

 

6. Non-Qualified Stock Options .

 

(a) Participants . Options may be granted under the Plan to employees, directors and officers, and consultants or advisors to the Company (or the Company’s subsidiaries), provided however that bona fide services shall be rendered by such consultants or advisors and such services must not be in connection with the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction.

 

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(b) Option Price . The Option Price per share with respect to each Option shall be determined by the Committee.

 

(c) Period of Option . The period during which each option may be exercised, and the expiration date of each Option shall be fixed by the Committee, but, notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary, such expiration date shall not be more than ten years from the date of Grant.

 

(d) Vesting of Shareholder Rights . Neither an Optionee nor his successor shall have any rights as a shareholder of the Company until the certificates evidencing the shares purchased are properly delivered to such Optionee or his successor.

 

(e) Exercise of Option . Each Option shall be exercisable from time to time during a period (or periods) determined by the Committee and ending upon the expiration or termination of the Option; provided, however, the Committee may, by the provisions of any Option Agreement, limit the number of shares purchasable thereunder in any period or periods of time during which the Option is exercisable.

 

(f) Nontransferabilitv of Option . No Option shall be transferable or assignable by an Optionee, otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution and each Option shall be exercisable, during the Optionee’s lifetime, only by him. No Option shall be pledged or hypothecated in any way and no Option shall be subject to execution, attachment, or similar process except with the express consent of the Committee.

 

(g) Death of Optionee . In the event of the death of an Optionee, an option theretofore granted to the Optionee shall be exercisable only (i) by the person or persons to whom the Optionee’s rights under the option shall pass by the Optionee’s will or by the laws of descent and distribution; and (ii) if and only to the extent that the Optionee was entitled to exercise the option at the date of death.

 

7. Stock Bonus Awards .

 

(a) Participants . Bonus Shares may be granted under the Plan to the Company’s (or the Company’s subsidiaries) employees, directors and officers, and consultants or advisors to the Company (or its subsidiaries), provided however that bona fide services shall be rendered by such consultants or advisors and such services must not be in connection with the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction.

 

(b) Grants . The Committee, in its sole discretion, is empowered to grant to an eligible Participant a number of Bonus Shares as it shall determine from time to time. Each grant of these Bonus Shares shall become vested according to a schedule to be established by the Committee directors at the time of the grant.

 

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8. Reclassification, Consolidation, or Merger . In the event the shares of common stock of the Company should, as a result of a stock split or stock dividend, or combination of shares or any other change, or exchange for other securities by reclassification, reorganization, merger, consolidation, recapitalization or otherwise, be increased or decreased or changed into or exchanged for, a different number or kind of shares of stock or other securities of the Company or of another corporation, the number of shares then remaining in the Plan shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect such action, and the number of shares subject to any Option and the Option exercise price per share shall be proportionately adjusted by the Committee, whose determination shall be conclusive. If the Corporation is reorganized or consolidated or merged with another corporation, an Optionee granted an Option hereunder shall be entitled to receive Options covering shares of such reorganized, consolidated, or merged company in the same proportion, at an equivalent price, and subject to the same conditions. The new Option or assumption of the old Option shall not give Optionee additional benefits which he did not have under the old Option, or deprive him of benefits which he had under the old Option.

 

9. Restrictions on Issuing Shares . The exercise of each Option or the grant of any Bonus Shares shall be subject to the condition that if at any time the Company shall determine in its discretion that the satisfaction of withholdingtax or other withholding liabilities, or that the listing, registration, or qualification of any shares otherwise deliverable upon any securities exchange or under any state or federal law, or that the consent or approval of any regulatory body, is necessary or desirable as a condition of, or in connection with, such exercise or the delivery or purchase of shares, then in any such event, such exercise or grant shall not be effective unless such withholding, listing, registration, qualification, consent, or approval shall have been effected or obtained free of any conditions not acceptable to the Company.

 

Unless the shares of stock covered by the Plan have been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933, each Optionee or Recipient shall, represent and agree, for himself and his transferees by will or the laws of descent and distribution, that all shares of stock purchased upon the exercise of the Option or received as Bonus Shares will be acquired for investment and not for resale or distribution. Upon the exercise of option, the person entitled to exercise the same shall, upon request of the Company, furnish evidence satisfactory to the Company (including a written and signed representation) to the effect that the shares of stock are being acquired in good faith for investment and not for resale or distribution. Furthermore, the Company may, if it deems appropriate, affix a legend to certificates representing shares of stock pursuant to the Plan indicating that such shares have not been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and may so notify the Company’s transfer agent. Such shares may be disposed of by an optionee in the following manner only: (1) pursuant to an effective registration statement covering such resale or reoffer, (2) pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration as indicated in a written opinion of counsel acceptable to the Company, or (3) in a transaction that meets all the requirements of Rule 144 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. If shares of stock covered by the Plan have been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, no such restrictions on resale shall apply, except in the case of Optionees or Recipients who are directors, officers, or principal shareholders of the Company. Such persons may dispose of shares only by one of the three aforesaid methods.

 

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10. Amendment, Suspension, and Termination of Plan . The Board of Directors may alter, suspend, or discontinue the Plan, but may not, without the approval of a majority of those holders of the Company’s common stock voting in person or by proxy, make any alteration or amendment thereof which operates to make any material change in the class of eligible employees, extend the term of the Plan or the maximum option periods provided, decrease the minimum option price provided, except as provided Section 8, or materially increase the benefits accruing to employees participating under this Plan.

 

Unless the Plan shall theretofore have been terminated by the Board, the Plan shall terminate ten years after the adoption of the Plan. No Option or Bonus Shares may be granted during any suspension or after the termination of the Plan. No amendment, suspension, or termination of the Plan shall, without an Optionee’s consent, alter or impair any of the rights or obligations under any Option theretofore granted to such Optionee under the Plan.

 

11. Limitations . Every right of action by any person receiving options pursuant to this Plan against any past, present or future member of the Board, or any officer or employee of the Company arising out of or in connection with this Plan shall, irrespective of the place where such action may be brought and irrespective of the place of residence of any such director, officer or employee cease and be barred by the expiration of one year from the date of the act or omission in respect of which such right of action arises.

 

12. Governing Law . The Plan shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nevada.

 

13. Expenses of Administration . All costs and expenses incurred in the operation and administration of this Plan shall be borne by the Company.

 

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Exhibit 10.10

 

VGAMBLING INC.

 

CONSENT RESOLUTION OF THE DIRECTORS

 

WE, the undersigned being all the Directors of VGAMBLING INC. (the “Company”), HEREBY RESOLVE THAT:

 

1. Notice of this meeting is hereby waived.

 

2. RESOLVED, that The base salary of Grant Johnson is to be increased form $5,000 USD /month to $10,000 USD/ Month effect June 1 st 2017

 

3. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Officers of this Corporation are authorized and directed to take any action necessary to effectuate the foregoing resolution.

 

Dated this 15 th day of May, 2017.

 

For and on behalf of all the Directors of VGambling Inc.

 

Per: /s/ Grant Johnson

 

Per: /s/ Yan Rozum

 

Per: /s/ David George Atmore Watt

 

 

 

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

This employment agreement (this “Agreement”) , dated as of June 1, 2017 (the “Effective Date”), is made by and between Esports Entertainment Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), and Grant Johnson (the “Executive”) (each, a “Party” and together, the “Parties”).

 

WHEREAS, the Executive is currently employed as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and all of its subsidiaries; and

 

WHEREAS, the Parties wish to establish the terms of the Executive’s continued employment by the Company and all of its subsidiaries;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, of the mutual promises contained herein and of other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

 

1. POSITION/DUTIES.

 

(a) During the Employment Term (as defined in Section 2 below) , the Executive shall serve as a Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company and all of its subsidiaries. lo this capacity the Executive shall have such duties, authorities and responsibilities commensurate with the duties, authorities and responsibilities of persons in similar capacities in similarly sized companies and such other reasonable duties and responsibilities as the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) shall designate. The Executive shall report directly to the Board. The Executive shall obey the lawful directions of the Board and shall use his diligent efforts to promote the interests of the Company and all of its subsidiaries and to maintain and promote the reputation thereof.

 

(b) During the Employment Term, the Executive shall use his best efforts to perform his duties under this Agreement and shall devote all of his business time, energy and skill in the performance of bis duties with the Company. The Executive shall not during the Employment Term (except as a representative of the Company and all of its subsidiaries or with consent in writing of the Board) be directly or indirectly engaged or concerned in any other business activity. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the Executive is not prohibited from (1) participating in charitable, civic, educational, professional or community affairs or serving on the board of directors or advisory committees of non-profit entities , and (2) managing his and his family’s personal investments, in each case, provided that such activities in the aggregate do not materially interfere with his duties hereunder.

 

2. EMPLOYMENT TERM. Except for earlier termination as provided in Section 6, the Executive’s employment under this Agreement shall be for a two-year term commencing on the Effective Date and ending on May 31, 2019 (the “Initial Term”). Subject to Section 6, the Initial Term shall be automatically extended for additional terms of successive one-year periods (the “Additional Term”) unless the Company or the Executive gives written notice to the other of the termination of the Executive’s employment hereunder at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or Additional Term. The initial Term and any Additional Term shall be referred to herein as the “Employment Term.”

 

3. BASE SALARY. The Company agrees to pay to the Executive a base salary at an annual rate of not less than US$120,000, payable in accordance with the regular payroll practices of the Company. The Executive’s Bas e Salary shall be subject to annual review by the Board (or a committee thereof). The base salary as determined herein from time to time shall constitute “Base Salary” for purposes of this Agreement.

 

4. BONUS. With respect to each full fiscal year during the Employment Term, the Executive shall be eligible to earn an annual bonus (the “Annual Bonus”) in such amount, if any, as determined in the sole discretion of the Board of up to 50% of the Executive’s Base Salary. In addition, the Executive shall be eligible to participate in the Company’s bonus and other incentive compensation plans and programs (if any) for the Company’s senior executives at a level commensurate with his position and may be entitled to bonus payments in addition to the amount set forth hereinabove.

 

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5. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

 

(a) Benefit Plans. The Executive shall be eligible to participate in any employee benefit plan of the Company and all of its subsidiaries , including, but not limited to, equity, pension, thrift, profit sharing, medical coverage, education, or other retirement or welfare benefits that the Company has adopted or may adopt, maintain or contribute to for the benefit of its senior executives , at a level commensurate with his positions, subject to satisfying the applicable eligibility requirements. The Company may at any time or from time to time amend, modify, suspend or terminate any employee benefit plan, program or arrangement for any reason in its sole discretion.

 

(b) Vacation. The Executive shall be entitled to an annual paid vacation in accordance with the Company’s policy applicable to senior executives from time to time in effect , but in no event less than four weeks per calendar year (as prorated for partial years), which vacation may be taken at such times as the Executive elects with due regard to the needs of the Company. The carry-over of vacation days shall be in accordance with the Company’s policy applicable to senior executives from time to time in effect.

 

(c) Business and Entertainment Expenses. Upon presentation of appropriate documentation, the Executive shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary business and entertainment expenses incurred in connection with the performance of his duties hereunder, all in accordance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policy applicable to senior executives from time to time in effect.

 

6. TERMINATION. The Executive’s employment and the Employment Term shall terminate on the first of the following to occur:

 

(a) Disability. The thirtieth (30th) day following written notice by the Company to the Executive of termination due to Disability. For purposes of this Agreement, “Disability” shall mean a determination by the Company in accordance with applicable law that due to a physical or mental injury, infirmity or incapacity, the Executive is unable to perform the essential functions of his job with or without accommodation for 180 days (whether or not consecutive) during any 12-month period.

 

(b) Death. Automatically on the date of death of the Executive.

 

(c) Cause. Immediately upon written notice by the Company to the Executive of a termination for Cause. “Cause” shall mean, as determined by the Board (or its designee) (1) conduct by the Executive in connection with his employment duties or responsibilities that is fraudulent, unlawful or grossly negligent; (2) the willful misconduct of the Executive; (3) the willful and continued failure of the Executive to perform the Executive’s duties with the Company (other than any such failure resulting from incapacity due to physical or mental illness) ; (4) the commission by the Executive of any felony (or the equivalent under the law of the People’s Republic of China) (other than traffic-related offenses) or any crime involving moral turpitude; (5) violation of any material policy of the Company or any material provision of the Company’s code of conduct, employee handbook or similar documents; or (6) any material breach by the Executive of any provision of this Agreement or any other written agreement entered into by the Executive with the Company.

 

(d) Without Cause. On the thirtieth (30th) day following written notice by the Company to the Executive of an involuntary termination without Cause, other than for death or Disability.

 

(e) Good Reason. On the sixtieth (60th) day following written notice by the Executive to the Company of a termination for Good Reason. “Good Reason” shall mean, without the express written consent of the Executive, the occurrence of any the following events unless such events are cured (if curable) by the Company within fifteen days following receipt of written notification by the Executive to the Company that he intends to terminate his employment hereunder for one of the reasons set forth below: any material reduction or diminution (except temporarily during any period of incapacity due to physical or mental illness) in the Executive’s title, authorities, duties or responsibilities or reporting requirements with the Company.

 

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7. CONSEQUENCES OF TERMINATION.

 

(a) Disability. Upon termination of the Employment Term because of the Executive’ s Disability, the Company shall pay or provide to the Executive (1) any unpaid Base Salary and any accrued vacation through the date of termination; (2) any unpaid Annual Bonus accrued with respect to the fiscal year ending on or preceding the date of termination; (3) reimbursement for any unreimbursed expenses properly incurred through the date of termination; and (4) all other payments or benefits to which the Executive may be entitled under the terms of any applicable employee benefit plan, program or arrangement (collectively, “Accrued Benefits”).

 

(b) Death. Upon the termination of the Employment Term because of the Executive’s death, the Executive’s estate shall be entitled to any Accrued Benefits.

 

(c) Termination for Cause. Upon the termination of the Employment Term by the Company for Cause or by either party in connection with a failure to renew this Agreement, the Company shall pay to the Executive any Accrued Benefits.

 

(d) Termination without Cause or for Good Reason. Upon the termination of the Employment Term by the Company without Cause or by the Executive with Good Reason, the Company shall pay or provide to the Executive (I) the Accrued Benefits, and (2) subject to the Executive’s execution (and non-revocation) of a general release of claims against the Company and its affiliates in a form reasonably requested by the Company, (A) continued payment of his Base Salary for two (2) months after termination, payable in accordance with the regular payroll practices of the Company, but off the payroll; and (8) payment of the Executive’s cost of continued medical coverage for two (2) months after termination (subject to the Executive’s co-payment of the costs in the same proportion as such costs were shared immediately prior to the date of termination).2 Payments provided under this Section 7(d) shall be in lieu of any termination or severance payments or benefits for which the Executive may be eligible under any of the plans, policies or programs of the Company.

 

8. NO ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement is personal to each of the Parties. Except as provided below, no Party may assign or delegate any rights or obligations hereunder without first obtaining the written consent of the other Party hereto: provided, however, that the Company may assign this Agreement to any successor (whether direct or indirect , by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company.

 

9. NOTICES. For the purpose of this Agreement, notices and all other communications provided for in this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given (1) on the date of delivery if delivered by hand, (2) on the date of transmission, if delivered by confirmed facsimile, (3) on the first business day following the date of deposit if delivered by guaranteed overnight delivery service, or (4) on the fourth business day following the date delivered or mailed by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:

 

If to the Executive:

 

At the address (or to the facsimile number) shown on the records of the Company

 

If to the Company:

 

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

Commercial Centre , Jolly Harbour

St. Mary’s, Antigua

 

or to such other address as either Party may have furnished to the other in writing in accordance herewith, except that notices of change of address shall be effective only upon receipt.

 

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10. PROTECTION OF THE COMPANY’S BUSINESS.

 

(a) Confidentiality. The Executive acknowledges that during the course of his employment by the Company (prior to and during the Employment Term) he has and will occupy a position of trust and confidence. The Executive shall hold in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of the Company and shall not disclose to others or use, whether directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information regarding the Company, except (i) as in good faith deemed necessary by the Executive to perform his duties hereunder, (ii) to enforce any rights or defend any claims hereunder or under any other agreement to which the Executive is a party, provided that such disclosure is relevant to the enforcement of such rights or defense of such claims and is only disclosed in the formal proceedings related thereto, (iii) when required to do so by a court of law, by any governmental agency having supervisory authority over the business of the Company or by any administrative or legislative body (including a committee thereof) with jurisdiction to order him to divulge , disclose or make accessible such information , provided that the Executive shall give prompt written notice to the Company of such requirement, disclose no more information than is so required, and cooperate with any attempts by the Company to obtain a protective order or similar treatment , (iv) as to such Confidential Information that shall have become public or known in the Company’s industry other than by the Executive’s unauthorized disclosure, or (v) to the Executive’s spouse, attorney and/or bis personal tax and financial advisors as reasonably necessary or appropriate to advance the Executive’s tax, financial and other personal planning (each an “Exempt Person”). provided, however, that any disclosure or use of Confidential Information by an Exempt Person shall be deemed to be a breach of this Section 10(a) by the Executive. The Executive shall take all reasonable steps to safeguard the Confidential Information and to protect it against disclosure, misuse, espionage, loss and theft. The Executive understands and agrees that the Executive shall acquire no rights to any such Confidential Information. “Confidential Information” shall mean information about the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and their respective clients and customers that is not disclosed by the Company and that was learned by the Executive in the course of his employment by the Company, including, but not limited to, any proprietary knowledge, trade secrets, data and databases, formulae, sales, financial, marketing, training and technical information, client, customer, supplier and vendor lists, competitive strategies, computer programs and all papers, resumes, and records (including computer records) of the documents containing such Confidential Information.

 

(b) Non-Competition. During the Employment Term and for the one-year period following the termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason (the “Restricted Period”), the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, without the prior written consent of the Company, provide employment (including self-employment), directorship, consultative or other services to any business, individual, partner, firm, corporation, or other entity that competes with any business conducted by the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates on the date of the Executive’s termination of employment or within one year of the Executive’s termination of employment in the geographic locations where the Company and its subsidiaries or affiliates engage or propose to engage in such business (the “Business”). Nothing herein shall prevent the Executive from having a passive ownership interest of not more than 2% of the outstanding securities of any entity engaged in the Business whose securities are traded on a national securities exchange.

 

(c) Non-Solicitation of Employees. The Executive recognizes that he possesses and will possess confidential information about other employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates relating to their education, experience, skills, abilities, compensation and benefits, and inter-personal relationships with customers of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. The Executive recognizes that the information be possesses and will possess about these other employees is not generally known, is of substantial value to the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates in developing their business and in securing and retaining customers, and has been and will be acquired by him because of his business position with the Company. The Executive agrees that, during the Restricted Period, he will not, directly or indirectly, (i) solicit or recruit any employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates (a “Current Employee”) or any person who was an employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates during the twelve (12) month period immediately prior to the date the Executive’s employment terminates (a “Former Employee”) for the purpose of being employed by him or any other entity, or (ii) hire any Current Employee or Former Employee.

 

(d) Non-Solicitation of Customers. The Executive agrees that, during the Restricted Period, he will not, directly or indirectly, solicit or attempt to solicit (i) any party who is a customer or client of the Company or its subsidiaries, who was a customer or client of the Company or its subsidiaries at any time during the twelve (12) month period immediately prior to the date the Executive’s employment terminates or who is a prospective customer or client that has been identified and targeted by the Company or its subsidiaries for the purpose of marketing, selling or providing to any such party any services or products offered by or available from the Company or its subsidiaries, or (ii) any supplier or vendor to the Company or any subsidiary to terminate, reduce or alter negatively its relationship with the Company or any subsidiary or in any manner interfere with any agreement or contract between the Company or any subsidiary and such supplier or vendor.

 

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(e) Property. The Executive acknowledges that all originals and copies of materials, records and documents generated by him or coming into his possession during his employment by the Company or its subsidiaries are the sole property of the Company and its subsidiaries (“Company Property”). During the Employment Term, and at all times thereafter, the Executive shall not remove, or cause to be removed, from the premises of the Company or its subsidiaries, copies of any record, file, memorandum, document, computer related information or equipment, or any other item relating to the business of the Company or its subsidiaries, except in furtherance of his duties under this Agreement. When the Executive’s employment with the Company terminates, or upon request of the Company at any time, the Executive shall promptly deliver to the Company all copies of Company Property in his possession or control.

 

(t) Non-Disparagement. Executive shall not, and shall not induce others to, Disparage the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates or their past and present officers, directors, employees or product s. “Disparage” shall mean making comments or statements to the press, the Company’s or its subsidiaries’ or affiliates’ employees or any individual or entity with whom the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliate s has a business relationship which would adversely affect in any manner (1) the business of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates (including any products or business plans or prospects), or (2) the business reputation of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates, or any of their products, or their past or present officers, directors or employees.

 

(g) Cooperation. Subject to the Executive’s other reasonable business commitments, following the Employment Term, the Executive shall be available to cooperate with the Company and its outside counsel and provide information with regard to any past, present, or future legal matters which relate to or arise out of the business the Executive conducted on behalf of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and, upon presentation of appropriate documentation, the Company shall compensate the Executive for any out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred by the Executive in connection therewith.

 

(h) Equitable Relief and Other Remedies. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s remedies at law for a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of this Section IO would be inadequate and, in recognition of this fact, the Executive agrees that, in the event of such a breach or threatened or attempted breach, in addition to any remedies at law , the Com pany , without posting any bond, shall be entitled to obtain equitable relief in the form of specific performance, a temporary restraining order, a temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy which may then be available. In addition, without limiting the Company’s remedies for any breach of any restriction on the Executive set forth in this Section I0, except as required by law, the Executive shall not be entitled to any payments set forth in Section 7(d) hereof if the Executive has breached the covenants applicable to the Executive contained in this Section I0, the Executive will immediately return to the Company any such payments previously received under Section 7(d) upon such a breach, and, in the event of such breach, the Company will have no obligation to pay any of the amounts that remain payable by the Company wider Section 7(d).

 

(i) Reformation. If it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in any state that any restriction in this Section IO is excess i ve in duration or scope or is unreasonable or unenforceable under the laws of that state, it is the intention of the parties that such restriction may be modified or amended by the court to render it enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by the law of that state. The Executive acknowledges that the restrictive covenants contained in this Section IO are a condition of this Agreement and are reasonable and valid in temporal scope and in all other respects.

 

(j) Survival of Provisions. The obligations contained in this Section 10 shall survive in accordance with their terms the termination or expiration of the Executive’s employment with the Company and shall be fully enforceable thereafter.

 

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11. INDEMNIFICATION. The Executive shall be indemnified to the extent permitted by the Company’s organizational documents and to the extent required by law.

 

12. SECTION HEADINGS AND INTERPRETATION. The section headings used in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and shall not affect, or be used in connection with, the interpretation of this Agreement. Expressions of inclusion used in this agreement are to be understood as being without limitation.

 

13. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable and the invalidity of unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions hereof

 

14. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together will constitute one and the same Agreement.

 

15. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Nevada without regard to its conflicts of law principles. The Parties agree irrevocably to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal courts or, if no federal jurisdiction exists, the state courts, located in the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, for the purposes of any suit, action or other proceeding brought by any Party arising out of any breach of any of the provisions of this Agreement and hereby waive, and agree not to assert by way of motion, as a defence or otherwise, in any such suit, action , or proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that the suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forwn, that the venue of the suit, action or proceeding is improper, or that the provisions of this Agreement may not be enforced in or by such courts. IN ADDITION, THE PARTIES AGREE TO WAIVE A TRIAL BY JURY.

 

16. ENTITLE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, written or oral, with respect thereto. No agreements or representations, oral or otherwise, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter hereof have been made by either party which are not expressly set forth in this Agreement.

 

I 7. WAIVER AND AMENDMENT. No provision of this Agreement may be modified , amended, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification, amendment or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by the Executive and such officer or director as may be designated by the Board. No waiver by either Party at any time of any breach by the other Party hereto of, or compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other Party shall be deemed a waiver or similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or at any prior or subsequent time.

 

18. WITHHOLDING. The Company may withhold from any and all amounts payable under this Agreement such federal, state, local and foreign taxes as may be required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.

 

19. AUTHORITY AND NON-CONTRAVENTION. The Executive represents and warrants to the Company that he has the legal right to enter into this Agreement and to perform all of the obligations on his part to be performed hereunder in accordance with its terms and that he is not a party to any agreement or understanding, written or oral, which could prevent him from entering into this Agreement or performing all of his obligations hereunder.

 

20. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.  
   
/s/ Grant Johnson  
   
EXECUTIVE  
   
/s/ Grant Johnson  

 

 

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Exhibit 10.11

 

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc 04.12.2017

 

CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT - Contract of Employment

(zaswiadczenie o zatrudnieniu - umowa o prac )

 

Name and surname

(/mi i nazwisko)

Yan Rozum

Address of residence

(adres zamieszkania)

Bernadynska 16c-50, 02-904, Warsaw, Poland

Bernadynska 16c-50, 02-904, Warszawa, Polska

Identity document - series, number, date of issue, issuing authority (dow6d osobisty- seria, numer, data wydania)

Passport of of Belarus

Paszport Bialorus

MP3598384

13.01.2015

Place of employment - name, address, telephone number (miejsce zatrudnienia - nazwa, adres, telefon)

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

Nevada Corporation, the USA Commercial Centre, Jolly Harbour St. Mary’s, Antigua and Barbuda Tel: +1-268-562-9111

htt12: // es 12ortsentertainmentgrou             12. com     /

Position occupied

(zajmowane stanowisko)

Chief Technology Officer

Dyrektor ds. technologii

 

This is to certify that the employee has been employed since (Zaswiadcza Sil;!, i.e pracownik jest zatrudniony od dnia): 01.11.2017

based on:/ (na podstawje): contract of employment for definite period of time until/(umowy o prac(;! na czas okreslony do dnia): 31.10.2020

 

Monthly income amounts to/ (Miesi(;!czny doch6d wynosi): 6250 USO

(amount in figures and in words) (kwota cyfrowo i stownie)

Six thousand two hundred fifty dollars/Sze.st tysi cy dwiescie pi cdziesiqt dolar6w

 

/s/ Grant Johnson

 

Exhibit 10.12

 

CONSULTING AGREEMENT

 

This Consulting agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of December 11, 2017 (the “Effective Date”), is made by and between Esports Entertainment Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), and Michal Kozlowski (the “Consultant”) (each, a “Party” and together, the “Parties”).

  

Michał Kozłowski

 

WHEREAS, the Consultant is to be engaged as Vice President Accounting of the Company and its subsidiaries; and

 

WHEREAS, the Parties wish to establish the terms of the Consultant’s engagement by the Company;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, of the mutual promises contained herein and of other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

 

1. POSITION/DUTIES.

 

(a) During the Consulting Term (as defined in Section 2 below), the Consultant shall serve as a Vice President Accounting of the Company and its subsidiaries. In this capacity the Consultant shall have such duties, authorities and responsibilities commensurate with the duties, authorities and responsibilities of persons in similar capacities in similarly sized companies and such other reasonable duties and responsibilities as the Chief Executive of the Company (the “CEO”) shall designate. The Consultant shall report directly to the CEO. The Consultant shall obey the lawful directions of the CEO and shall use his diligent efforts to promote the interests of the Company and to maintain and promote the reputation thereof.

 

(b) During the Consulting Term, the Consultant shall use his best efforts to perform his duties under this Agreement and shall devote all his business time, energy and skill in the performance of his duties with the Company. The Consultant shall not during the Consulting Term (except as a representative of the Company or with consent in writing of the Board) be directly or indirectly engaged or concerned in any other business activity. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the Consultant is not prohibited from (1) participating in charitable, civic, educational, professional or community affairs or serving on the board of directors or advisory committees of non-profit entities, and (2) managing his and his family’s personal investments, in each case, provided that such activities in the aggregate do not materially interfere with his duties hereunder.

 

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2. CONSULTING TERM. Except for earlier termination as provided in Section 6, the Consultant’s Consulting under this Agreement shall be for a one-year term commencing on December 11, 2017 and ending December 10, 2018 (the “Initial Term”). Subject to Section 6, the Initial Term shall be automatically extended for additional terms of successive one-year periods (the “Additional Term”) unless the Company or the Consultant gives written notice to the other of the termination of the Consultant’s Consulting hereunder at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or Additional Term. The Initial Term and any Additional Term shall be referred to herein as the “Consulting Term.”

 

3. BASE FEE. The Company agrees to pay to the Consultant an initial base fee of PLN 20,000 per month, increasing to PLN 25,000 per month commencing March 16, 2018, payable in accordance with the regular monthly or bi-monthly payroll practices of the Company. The Consultant’s Base Fee shall be subject to annual review by the Board. The base fee as determined herein from time to time shall constitute “Base Fee” for purposes of this Agreement.

 

4. BONUS. With respect to each full fiscal year during the Consulting Term, the Consultant shall be eligible to earn an annual stock option bonus (the “Annual Option Bonus”) in such amount, if any, as determined in the sole discretion of the Board. In addition, the Consultant shall be eligible to participate in the Company’s cash bonus and other incentive compensation plans and programs (if any) for the Company’s Senior Consultants at a level commensurate with his position and may be entitled to bonus payments in addition to the amount set forth hereinabove.

 

5. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

 

(a) Benefit Plans. The Consultant shall be eligible to participate in any benefit plan, if and when the Company adopts a benefit plan, of the Company, including, but not limited to, equity, pension, thrift, profit sharing, medical coverage, education, or other retirement or welfare benefits that the Company has adopted or may adopt, maintain or contribute to for the benefit of its senior Consultants, at a level commensurate with his positions, subject to satisfying the applicable eligibility requirements. The Company may at any time or from time to time amend, modify, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, program or arrangement, if and when the Company adopts a benefit plan, for any reason in its sole discretion.

 

(b) Vacation. The Consultant shall be entitled to an annual paid vacation in accordance with the Company’s policy applicable to senior Consultants from time to time in effect, but in no event less than 26 days per calendar year (as prorated for partial years), which vacation may be taken at such times as the Consultant elects with due regard to the needs of the Company. The carry-over of vacation days shall be in accordance with the Company’s policy applicable to senior Consultants from time to time in effect.

 

(c) Business and Entertainment Expenses. Upon presentation of appropriate documentation, the Consultant shall be reimbursed for ONLY preapproved, reasonable and necessary business and entertainment expenses incurred in connection with the performance of his duties hereunder, all in accordance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policy applicable to senior Consultants from time to time in effect.

 

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6. TERMINATION. The Consultant’s Consulting and the Consulting Term shall terminate on the first of the following to occur:

 

(a) Disability. The thirtieth (30th) day following written notice by the Company to the Consultant of termination due to Disability. For purposes of this Agreement, “Disability” shall mean a determination by the Company in accordance with applicable law that due to a physical or mental injury, infirmity or incapacity, the Consultant is unable to perform the essential functions of his job with or without accommodation for 180 days (whether or not consecutive) during any 12-month period.

 

(b)        Death. Automatically on the date of death of the Consultant.

 

(c) Cause. Immediately upon written notice by the Company to the Consultant of a termination for Cause. “Cause” shall mean, as determined by the Board (or its designee) (1) conduct by the Consultant in connection with his Consulting duties or responsibilities that is fraudulent, unlawful or grossly negligent; (2) the willful misconduct of the Consultant; (3) the willful and continued failure of the Consultant to perform the Consultant’s duties with the Company (other than any such failure resulting from incapacity due to physical or mental illness); (4) the commission by the Consultant of any felony (or the equivalent under the law of Nevada (other than traffic-related offenses) or any crime involving moral turpitude; (5) violation of any material policy of the Company or any material provision of the Company’s code of conduct, employee handbook or similar documents; or (6) any material breach by the Consultant of any provision of this Agreement or any other written agreement entered into by the Consultant with the Company.

 

(d) Without Cause. The Company can terminate the Consultant without cause at any time during the first ninety (90) days of the original term of this agreement. The Company can terminate the Consultant without cause at any time with ninety (90) written notice by the Company to the Consultant.

 

(e) Good Reason. On the sixtieth (60th) day following written notice by the Consultant to the Company of a termination for Good Reason. “Good Reason” shall mean, without the express written consent of the Consultant, the occurrence of any the following events unless such events are cured (if curable) by the Company within fifteen days following receipt of written notification by the Consultant to the Company that he intends to terminate his Consulting hereunder for one of the reasons set forth below: any material reduction or diminution (except temporarily during any period of incapacity due to physical or mental illness) in the Consultant’s title, authorities, duties or responsibilities or reporting requirements with the Company.

 

7. CONSEQUENCES OF TERMINATION.

 

(a) Disability. Upon termination of the Consulting Term because of the Consultant’s Disability, the Company shall pay or provide to the Consultant (1) any unpaid Base Fee and any accrued vacation through the date of termination; (2) any unpaid Annual Bonus accrued with respect to the fiscal year ending on or preceding the date of termination; (3) reimbursement for any unreimbursed expenses properly incurred through the date of termination; and (4) all other payments or benefits to which the Consultant may be entitled under the terms of any applicable employee benefit plan, program or arrangement (collectively, “Accrued Benefits”).

 

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(b) Death. Upon the termination of the Consulting Term because of the Consultant’s death, the Consultant’s estate shall be entitled to any Accrued Benefits.

 

(c) Termination for Cause. Upon the termination of the Consulting Term by the Company for Cause or by either party in connection with a failure to renew this Agreement, the Company shall pay to the Consultant any Accrued Benefits.

 

(d) Termination without Cause or for Good Reason. Upon the termination of the Consulting Term by the Company without Cause or by the Consultant with Good Reason, the Company shall pay or provide to the Consultant (1) the Accrued Benefits, and (2) subject to the Consultant’s execution (and non-revocation) of a general release of claims against the Company and its affiliates in a form reasonably requested by the Company, (A) continued payment of his Base Fee for one (1) month for each full year of Consulting after termination, payable in accordance with the regular payroll practices of the Company, but off the payroll; and (B) payment of the Consultant’s cost of continued medical coverage one (1) month for each full year of Consulting after termination, if any such coverage is in place at the time of notice of termination (subject to the Consultant’s co-payment of the costs in the same proportion as such costs were shared immediately prior to the date of termination).2 Payments provided under this Section 7(d) shall be in lieu of any termination or severance payments or benefits for which the Consultant may be eligible under any of the plans, policies or programs of the Company.

 

8. NO ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement is personal to each of the Parties. Except as provided below, no Party may assign or delegate any rights or obligations hereunder without first obtaining the written consent of the other Party hereto; provided , however , that the Company may assign this Agreement to any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company.

 

9. NOTICES. For the purpose of this Agreement, notices and all other communications provided for in this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given (1) on the date of delivery if delivered by hand, (2) on the date of transmission, if delivered by confirmed facsimile, (3) on the first business day following the date of deposit if delivered by guaranteed overnight delivery service, or (4) on the fourth business day following the date delivered or mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:

 

If to the Consultant:

 

At the address (or to the facsimile number) shown on the records of the Company

 

If to the Company:

 

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

Commercial Centre, Jolly Harbour

St. Mary’s, Antigua and Barbuda

 

or to such other address as either Party may have furnished to the other in writing in accordance herewith, except that notices of change of address shall be effective only upon receipt.

 

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10. PROTECTION OF THE COMPANY’S BUSINESS.

 

(a) Confidentiality. The Consultant acknowledges that during the course of his Consulting by the Company (prior to and during the Consulting Term) he has and will occupy a position of trust and confidence. The Consultant shall hold in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of the Company and shall not disclose to others or use, whether directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information regarding the Company, except (i) as in good faith deemed necessary by the Consultant to perform his duties hereunder, (ii) to enforce any rights or defend any claims hereunder or under any other agreement to which the Consultant is a party, provided that such disclosure is relevant to the enforcement of such rights or defense of such claims and is only disclosed in the formal proceedings related thereto, (iii) when required to do so by a court of law, by any governmental agency having supervisory authority over the business of the Company or by any administrative or legislative body (including a committee thereof) with jurisdiction to order him to divulge, disclose or make accessible such information, provided that the Consultant shall give prompt written notice to the Company of such requirement, disclose no more information than is so required, and cooperate with any attempts by the Company to obtain a protective order or similar treatment, (iv) as to such Confidential Information that shall have become public or known in the Company’s industry other than by the Consultant’s unauthorized disclosure, or (v) to the Consultant’s spouse, attorney and/or his personal tax and financial advisors as reasonably necessary or appropriate to advance the Consultant’s tax, financial and other personal planning (each an “Exempt Person”), provided , however , that any disclosure or use of Confidential Information by an Exempt Person shall be deemed to be a breach of this Section 10(a) by the Consultant. The Consultant shall take all reasonable steps to safeguard the Confidential Information and to protect it against disclosure, misuse, espionage, loss and theft. The Consultant understands and agrees that the Consultant shall acquire no rights to any such Confidential Information. “Confidential Information” shall mean information about the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and their respective clients and customers that is not disclosed by the Company and that was learned by the Consultant in the course of his Consulting by the Company, including, but not limited to, any proprietary knowledge, trade secrets, data and databases, formulae, sales, financial, marketing, training and technical information, client, customer, supplier and vendor lists, competitive strategies, computer programs and all papers, resumes, and records (including computer records) of the documents containing such Confidential Information.

 

(b) Non-Competition. During the Consulting Term and for the one-year period following the termination of the Consultant’s Consulting for any reason (the “Restricted Period”), the Consultant shall not, directly or indirectly, without the prior written consent of the Company, provide Consulting (including self-Consulting), directorship, consultative or other services to any business, individual, partner, firm, corporation, or other entity that competes with any business conducted by the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates on the date of the Consultant’s termination of Consulting or within one year of the Consultant’s termination of Consulting in the geographic locations where the Company and its subsidiaries or affiliates engage or propose to engage in such business (the “Business”). Nothing herein shall prevent the Consultant from having a passive ownership interest of not more than 2% of the outstanding securities of any entity engaged in the Business whose securities are traded on a national securities exchange.

 

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(c) Non-Solicitation of Employees. The Consultant recognizes that he possesses and will possess confidential information about other employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates relating to their education, experience, skills, abilities, compensation and benefits, and inter-personal relationships with customers of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. The Consultant recognizes that the information he possesses and will possess about these other employees is not generally known, is of substantial value to the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates in developing their business and in securing and retaining customers, and has been and will be acquired by him because of his business position with the Company. The Consultant agrees that, during the Restricted Period, he will not, directly or indirectly, (i) solicit or recruit any employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates (a “Current Employee”) or any person who was an employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates during the twelve (12) month period immediately prior to the date the Consultant’s Consulting terminates (a “Former Employee”) for the purpose of being employed by him or any other entity, or (ii) hire any Current Employee or Former Employee.

 

(d) Non-Solicitation of Customers. The Consultant agrees that, during the Restricted Period, he will not, directly or indirectly, solicit or attempt to solicit (i) any party who is a customer or client of the Company or its subsidiaries, who was a customer or client of the Company or its subsidiaries at any time during the twelve (12) month period immediately prior to the date the Consultant’s Consulting terminates or who is a prospective customer or client that has been identified and targeted by the Company or its subsidiaries for the purpose of marketing, selling or providing to any such party any services or products offered by or available from the Company or its subsidiaries, or (ii) any supplier or vendor to the Company or any subsidiary to terminate, reduce or alter negatively its relationship with the Company or any subsidiary or in any manner interfere with any agreement or contract between the Company or any subsidiary and such supplier or vendor.

 

(e) Property . The Consultant acknowledges that all originals and copies of materials, records and documents generated by him or coming into his possession during his Consulting by the Company or its subsidiaries are the sole property of the Company and its subsidiaries (“Company Property”). During the Consulting Term, and at all times thereafter, the Consultant shall not remove, or cause to be removed, from the premises of the Company or its subsidiaries, copies of any record, file, memorandum, document, computer related information or equipment, or any other item relating to the business of the Company or its subsidiaries, except in furtherance of his duties under this Agreement. When the Consultant’s Consulting with the Company terminates, or upon request of the Company at any time, the Consultant shall promptly deliver to the Company all copies of Company Property in his possession or control.

 

(f) Non-Disparagement. Consultant shall not, and shall not induce others to, Disparage the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates or their past and present officers, directors, employees or products. “Disparage” shall mean making comments or statements to the press, the Company’s or its subsidiaries’ or affiliates’ employees or any individual or entity with whom the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates has a business relationship which would adversely affect in any manner (1) the business of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates (including any products or business plans or prospects), or (2) the business reputation of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates, or any of their products, or their past or present officers, directors or employees.

 

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(g) Cooperation. Subject to the Consultant’s other reasonable business commitments, following the Consulting Term, the Consultant shall be available to cooperate with the Company and its outside counsel and provide information with regard to any past, present, or future legal matters which relate to or arise out of the business the Consultant conducted on behalf of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and, upon presentation of appropriate documentation, the Company shall compensate the Consultant for any out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred by the Consultant in connection therewith.

 

(h) Equitable Relief and Other Remedies. The Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s remedies at law for a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of this Section 10 would be inadequate and, in recognition of this fact, the Consultant agrees that, in the event of such a breach or threatened or attempted breach, in addition to any remedies at law, the Company, without posting any bond, shall be entitled to obtain equitable relief in the form of specific performance, a temporary restraining order, a temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy which may then be available. In addition, without limiting the Company’s remedies for any breach of any restriction on the Consultant set forth in this Section 10, except as required by law, the Consultant shall not be entitled to any payments set forth in Section 7(d) hereof if the Consultant has breached the covenants applicable to the Consultant contained in this Section 10, the Consultant will immediately return to the Company any such payments previously received under Section 7(d) upon such a breach, and, in the event of such breach, the Company will have no obligation to pay any of the amounts that remain payable by the Company under Section 7(d).

 

(i) Reformation. If it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in any state that any restriction in this Section 10 is excessive in duration or scope or is unreasonable or unenforceable under the laws of that state, it is the intention of the parties that such restriction may be modified or amended by the court to render it enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by the law of that state. The Consultant acknowledges that the restrictive covenants contained in this Section 10 are a condition of this Agreement and are reasonable and valid in temporal scope and in all other respects.

 

(j) Survival of Provisions. The obligations contained in this Section 10 shall survive in accordance with their terms the termination or expiration of the Consultant’s Consulting with the Company and shall be fully enforceable thereafter.

 

11. INDEMNIFICATION . The Consultant shall be indemnified to the extent permitted by the Company’s organizational documents and to the extent required by law.

 

12. SECTION HEADINGS AND INTERPRETATION. The section headings used in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and shall not affect, or be used in connection with, the interpretation of this Agreement. Expressions of inclusion used in this agreement are to be understood as being without limitation.

 

13. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable and the invalidity of unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions hereof.

 

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14. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together will constitute one and the same Agreement.

 

15. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Nevada without regard to its conflicts of law principles. The Parties agree irrevocably to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the Nevada, for the purposes of any suit, action or other proceeding brought by any Party arising out of any breach of any of the provisions of this Agreement and hereby waive, and agree not to assert by way of motion, as a defence or otherwise, in any such suit, action, or proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that the suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum, that the venue of the suit, action or proceeding is improper, or that the provisions of this Agreement may not be enforced in or by such courts. IN ADDITION, THE PARTIES AGREE TO WAIVE A TRIAL BY JURY.

 

16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT . This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, written or oral, with respect thereto. No agreements or representations, oral or otherwise, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter hereof have been made by either party which are not expressly set forth in this Agreement.

 

17. WAIVER AND AMENDMENT. No provision of this Agreement may be modified, amended, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification, amendment or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by the Consultant and such officer or director as may be designated by the Board. No waiver by either Party at any time of any breach by the other Party hereto of, or compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other Party shall be deemed a waiver or similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or at any prior or subsequent time.

 

18. WITHHOLDING. The Company may withhold from any and all amounts payable under this Agreement such federal, state, local and foreign taxes as may be required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.

 

19. AUTHORITY AND NON-CONTRAVENTION. The Consultant represents and warrants to the Company that he has the legal right to enter into this Agreement and to perform all of the obligations on his part to be performed hereunder in accordance with its terms and that he is not a party to any agreement or understanding, written or oral, which could prevent him from entering into this Agreement or performing all of his obligations hereunder.

 

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20. COUNTERPARTS . This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

21. TERMINATION OF EXCHANGE AGREEMENT . In the event that the consummation of the Acquisition does not occur and the Exchange Agreement terminates pursuant to its term, the terms of Consulting contained herein shall be null and void, or if the Consultant’s Consulting with the Company terminates prior to the consummation of the Acquisition, the terms contained herein shall be null and void unless the Company agrees otherwise, in its sole discretion.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.

 

/s/ Grant Johnson

 

By:     Grant Johnson

Title: Chief Consultant Officer

  

CONSULTANT

 

/s/ Michal Kozlowski

 

By: Michal Kozlowski

 

 

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Exhibit 10.13

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

This employment agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of November 16, 2018 (the “Effective Date”), is made by and between Esports Entertainment Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), and Christopher Malone (the “Executive”) (each, a “Party” and together, the “Parties”).

 

WHEREAS, the Executive is to be employed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company and its subsidiaries; and

 

WHEREAS, the Parties wish to establish the terms of the Executive’s employment by the Company;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, of the mutual promises contained herein and of other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

 

1. POSITION/DUTIES.

 

(a) During the Employment Term (as defined in Section 2 below), the Executive shall serve as a Chief Financial Officer of the Company and its subsidiaries. In this capacity the Executive shall have such duties, authorities and responsibilities commensurate with the duties, authorities and responsibilities of persons in similar capacities in similarly sized companies and such other reasonable duties and responsibilities as the Chief Executive of the Company (the “CEO”) shall designate. The Executive shall report directly to the CEO. The Executive shall obey the lawful directions of the CEO and shall use his diligent efforts to promote the interests of the Company and to maintain and promote the reputation thereof.

 

(b) During the Employment Term, the Executive shall use his best efforts to perform his duties under this Agreement. The Executive shall devote most of his business time, energy and skill in the performance of his duties with the Company before the Company’s common shares commence trading on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange and all his business time, energy and skill in the performance of his duties with the Company after Company’s common shares commence trading on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange. After Company’s common shares commence trading on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange, the Executive shall not during the Employment Term (except as a representative of the Company or with consent in writing of the Board) be directly or indirectly engaged or concerned in any other business activity. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the Executive is not prohibited from (1) participating in charitable, civic, educational, professional or community affairs or serving on the board of directors or advisory committees of non-profit entities, and (2) managing his and his family’s personal investments, in each case, provided that such activities in the aggregate do not materially interfere with his duties hereunder.

 

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2. EMPLOYMENT TERM. Except for earlier termination as provided in Section 6, the Executive’s employment under this Agreement shall be for a one-year term commencing on November 16, 2018 and ending November 15, 2019 (the “Initial Term”). Subject to Section 6, the Initial Term shall be automatically extended for additional terms of successive one-year periods (the “Additional Term”) unless the Company or the Executive gives written notice to the other of the termination of the Executive’s employment hereunder at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or Additional Term. The Initial Term and any Additional Term shall be referred to herein as the “Employment Term.”

 

3. BASE SALARY. The Company agrees to pay to the Executive an initial base salary of USD $84,000 annually, payable in accordance with the regular monthly or bi-monthly payroll practices of the Company. If at any time during the term of this agreement the Company’s common shares commence trading on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange, the Executive’s salary will increase to a base salary of USD $120,000 annually, starting the month NASDAQ trading commences. The Executive’s Base Salary shall be subject to annual review by the Board (or a committee thereof) starting the month NASDAQ trading commences. The base salary as determined herein from time to time shall constitute “Base Salary” for purposes of this Agreement.

 

4. BONUS. With respect to each full fiscal year during the Employment Term, the Executive shall be eligible to earn an annual employee stock option bonus (the “Annual Option Bonus”) in such amount, if any, as determined in the sole discretion of the Board. In addition, the Executive shall be eligible to participate in the Company’s cash bonus and other incentive compensation plans and programs (if any) for the Company’s senior executives at a level commensurate with his position and may be entitled to bonus payments in addition to the amount set forth hereinabove. In addition, the Executive will be granted a one time bonus issuance of 100,000 common share of the Company at the start of the term of this Agreement.

 

5. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

 

(a) Benefit Plans. The Executive shall be eligible to participate in any employee benefit plan, if and when the Company adopts a benefit plan, of the Company, including, but not limited to, equity, pension, thrift, profit sharing, medical coverage, education, or other retirement or welfare benefits that the Company has adopted or may adopt, maintain or contribute to for the benefit of its senior executives, at a level commensurate with his positions, subject to satisfying the applicable eligibility requirements. The Company may at any time or from time to time amend, modify, suspend or terminate any employee benefit plan, program or arrangement, if and when the Company adopts a benefit plan, for any reason in its sole discretion.

 

(b) Vacation. The Executive shall be entitled to an annual paid vacation in accordance with the Company’s policy applicable to senior executives from time to time in effect, but in no event less than two weeks per calendar year (as prorated for partial years), which vacation may be taken at such times as the Executive elects with due regard to the needs of the Company. The carry-over of vacation days shall be in accordance with the Company’s policy applicable to senior executives from time to time in effect.

 

(c) Business and Entertainment Expenses. Upon presentation of appropriate documentation, the Executive shall be reimbursed for ONLY preapproved, reasonable and necessary business and entertainment expenses incurred in connection with the performance of his duties hereunder, all in accordance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policy applicable to senior executives from time to time in effect.

 

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6. TERMINATION. The Executive’s employment and the Employment Term shall terminate on the first of the following to occur:

 

(a) Disability. The thirtieth (30th) day following written notice by the Company to the Executive of termination due to Disability. For purposes of this Agreement, “Disability” shall mean a determination by the Company in accordance with applicable law that due to a physical or mental injury, infirmity or incapacity, the Executive is unable to perform the essential functions of his job with or without accommodation for 180 days (whether or not consecutive) during any 12-month period.

 

(b) Death. Automatically on the date of death of the Executive.

 

(c) Cause. Immediately upon written notice by the Company to the Executive of a termination for Cause. “Cause” shall mean, as determined by the Board (or its designee) (1) conduct by the Executive in connection with his employment duties or responsibilities that is fraudulent, unlawful or grossly negligent; (2) the willful misconduct of the Executive; (3) the willful and continued failure of the Executive to perform the Executive’s duties with the Company (other than any such failure resulting from incapacity due to physical or mental illness); (4) the commission by the Executive of any felony (or the equivalent under the law of Nevada (other than traffic-related offenses) or any crime involving moral turpitude; (5) violation of any material policy of the Company or any material provision of the Company’s code of conduct, employee handbook or similar documents; or (6) any material breach by the Executive of any provision of this Agreement or any other written agreement entered into by the Executive with the Company.

 

(d) Without Cause. The Company can terminate the Executive without cause at any time during the first ninety (90) days of the original term of this agreement. The Company can terminate the Executive without cause at any time with ninety (90) written notice by the Company to the Executive.

 

(e) Good Reason. On the sixtieth (60th) day following written notice by the Executive to the Company of a termination for Good Reason. “Good Reason” shall mean, without the express written consent of the Executive, the occurrence of any the following events unless such events are cured (if curable) by the Company within fifteen days following receipt of written notification by the Executive to the Company that he intends to terminate his employment hereunder for one of the reasons set forth below: any material reduction or diminution (except temporarily during any period of incapacity due to physical or mental illness) in the Executive’s title, authorities, duties or responsibilities or reporting requirements with the Company.

 

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7. CONSEQUENCES OF TERMINATION.

 

(a) Disability. Upon termination of the Employment Term because of the Executive’s Disability, the Company shall pay or provide to the Executive (1) any unpaid Base Salary and any accrued vacation through the date of termination; (2) any unpaid Annual Bonus accrued with respect to the fiscal year ending on or preceding the date of termination; (3) reimbursement for any unreimbursed expenses properly incurred through the date of termination; and (4) all other payments or benefits to which the Executive may be entitled under the terms of any applicable employee benefit plan, program or arrangement (collectively, “Accrued Benefits”).

 

(b) Death. Upon the termination of the Employment Term because of the Executive’s death, the Executive’s estate shall be entitled to any Accrued Benefits.

 

(c) Termination for Cause. Upon the termination of the Employment Term by the Company for Cause or by either party in connection with a failure to renew this Agreement, the Company shall pay to the Executive any Accrued Benefits.

 

(d) Termination without Cause or for Good Reason. Upon the termination of the Employment Term by the Company without Cause or by the Executive with Good Reason, the Company shall pay or provide to the Executive (1) the Accrued Benefits, and (2) subject to the Executive’s execution (and non-revocation) of a general release of claims against the Company and its affiliates in a form reasonably requested by the Company, (A) continued payment of his Base Salary for one (1) month for each full year of employment after termination, payable in accordance with the regular payroll practices of the Company, but off the payroll; and (B) payment of the Executive’s cost of continued medical coverage one (1) month for each full year of employment after termination, if any such coverage is in place at the time of notice of termination (subject to the Executive’s co-payment of the costs in the same proportion as such costs were shared immediately prior to the date of termination).2 Payments provided under this Section 7(d) shall be in lieu of any termination or severance payments or benefits for which the Executive may be eligible under any of the plans, policies or programs of the Company.

 

8. NO ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement is personal to each of the Parties. Except as provided below, no Party may assign or delegate any rights or obligations hereunder without first obtaining the written consent of the other Party hereto;  provided however , that the Company may assign this Agreement to any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company.

 

9. NOTICES. For the purpose of this Agreement, notices and all other communications provided for in this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given (1) on the date of delivery if delivered by hand, (2) on the date of transmission, if delivered by confirmed facsimile, (3) on the first business day following the date of deposit if delivered by guaranteed overnight delivery service, or (4) on the fourth business day following the date delivered or mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:

 

If to the Executive:

 

At the address (or to the facsimile number) shown on the records of the Company

 

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If to the Company:

 

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

Commercial Centre, Jolly Harbour

St. Mary’s, Antigua and Barbuda

 

or to such other address as either Party may have furnished to the other in writing in accordance herewith, except that notices of change of address shall be effective only upon receipt.

 

10. PROTECTION OF THE COMPANY’S BUSINESS.

 

(a) Confidentiality. The Executive acknowledges that during the course of his employment by the Company (prior to and during the Employment Term) he has and will occupy a position of trust and confidence. The Executive shall hold in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of the Company and shall not disclose to others or use, whether directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information regarding the Company, except (i) as in good faith deemed necessary by the Executive to perform his duties hereunder, (ii) to enforce any rights or defend any claims hereunder or under any other agreement to which the Executive is a party,  provided that  such disclosure is relevant to the enforcement of such rights or defense of such claims and is only disclosed in the formal proceedings related thereto, (iii) when required to do so by a court of law, by any governmental agency having supervisory authority over the business of the Company or by any administrative or legislative body (including a committee thereof) with jurisdiction to order him to divulge, disclose or make accessible such information,  provided that  the Executive shall give prompt written notice to the Company of such requirement, disclose no more information than is so required, and cooperate with any attempts by the Company to obtain a protective order or similar treatment, (iv) as to such Confidential Information that shall have become public or known in the Company’s industry other than by the Executive’s unauthorized disclosure, or (v) to the Executive’s spouse, attorney and/or his personal tax and financial advisors as reasonably necessary or appropriate to advance the Executive’s tax, financial and other personal planning (each an “Exempt Person”),  provided however that  any disclosure or use of Confidential Information by an Exempt Person shall be deemed to be a breach of this Section 10(a) by the Executive. The Executive shall take all reasonable steps to safeguard the Confidential Information and to protect it against disclosure, misuse, espionage, loss and theft. The Executive understands and agrees that the Executive shall acquire no rights to any such Confidential Information. “Confidential Information” shall mean information about the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and their respective clients and customers that is not disclosed by the Company and that was learned by the Executive in the course of his employment by the Company, including, but not limited to, any proprietary knowledge, trade secrets, data and databases, formulae, sales, financial, marketing, training and technical information, client, customer, supplier and vendor lists, competitive strategies, computer programs and all papers, resumes, and records (including computer records) of the documents containing such Confidential Information.

 

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(b) Non-Competition. During the Employment Term and for the one-year period following the termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason (the “Restricted Period”), the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, without the prior written consent of the Company, provide employment (including self-employment), directorship, consultative or other services to any business, individual, partner, firm, corporation, or other entity that competes with any business conducted by the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates on the date of the Executive’s termination of employment or within one year of the Executive’s termination of employment in the geographic locations where the Company and its subsidiaries or affiliates engage or propose to engage in such business (the “Business”). Nothing herein shall prevent the Executive from having a passive ownership interest of not more than 2% of the outstanding securities of any entity engaged in the Business whose securities are traded on a national securities exchange.

 

(c) Non-Solicitation of Employees. The Executive recognizes that he possesses and will possess confidential information about other employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates relating to their education, experience, skills, abilities, compensation and benefits, and inter-personal relationships with customers of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. The Executive recognizes that the information he possesses and will possess about these other employees is not generally known, is of substantial value to the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates in developing their business and in securing and retaining customers and has been and will be acquired by him because of his business position with the Company. The Executive agrees that, during the Restricted Period, he will not, directly or indirectly, (i) solicit or recruit any employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates (a “Current Employee”) or any person who was an employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates during the twelve (12) month period immediately prior to the date the Executive’s employment terminates (a “Former Employee”) for the purpose of being employed by him or any other entity, or (ii) hire any Current Employee or Former Employee.

 

(d) Non-Solicitation of Customers. The Executive agrees that, during the Restricted Period, he will not, directly or indirectly, solicit or attempt to solicit (i) any party who is a customer or client of the Company or its subsidiaries, who was a customer or client of the Company or its subsidiaries at any time during the twelve (12) month period immediately prior to the date the Executive’s employment terminates or who is a prospective customer or client that has been identified and targeted by the Company or its subsidiaries for the purpose of marketing, selling or providing to any such party any services or products offered by or available from the Company or its subsidiaries, or (ii) any supplier or vendor to the Company or any subsidiary to terminate, reduce or alter negatively its relationship with the Company or any subsidiary or in any manner interfere with any agreement or contract between the Company or any subsidiary and such supplier or vendor.

 

(e) Property . The Executive acknowledges that all originals and copies of materials, records and documents generated by him or coming into his possession during his employment by the Company or its subsidiaries are the sole property of the Company and its subsidiaries (“Company Property”). During the Employment Term, and at all times thereafter, the Executive shall not remove, or cause to be removed, from the premises of the Company or its subsidiaries, copies of any record, file, memorandum, document, computer related information or equipment, or any other item relating to the business of the Company or its subsidiaries, except in furtherance of his duties under this Agreement. When the Executive’s employment with the Company terminates, or upon request of the Company at any time, the Executive shall promptly deliver to the Company all copies of Company Property in his possession or control.

 

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(f) Non-Disparagement. Executive shall not, and shall not induce others to, Disparage the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates or their past and present officers, directors, employees or products. “Disparage” shall mean making comments or statements to the press, the Company’s or its subsidiaries’ or affiliates’ employees or any individual or entity with whom the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates has a business relationship which would adversely affect in any manner (1) the business of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates (including any products or business plans or prospects), or (2) the business reputation of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates, or any of their products, or their past or present officers, directors or employees.

 

(g) Cooperation. Subject to the Executive’s other reasonable business commitments, following the Employment Term, the Executive shall be available to cooperate with the Company and its outside counsel and provide information with regard to any past, present, or future legal matters which relate to or arise out of the business the Executive conducted on behalf of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and, upon presentation of appropriate documentation, the Company shall compensate the Executive for any out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred by the Executive in connection therewith.

 

(h) Equitable Relief and Other Remedies. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s remedies at law for a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of this Section 10 would be inadequate and, in recognition of this fact, the Executive agrees that, in the event of such a breach or threatened or attempted breach, in addition to any remedies at law, the Company, without posting any bond, shall be entitled to obtain equitable relief in the form of specific performance, a temporary restraining order, a temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy which may then be available. In addition, without limiting the Company’s remedies for any breach of any restriction on the Executive set forth in this Section 10, except as required by law, the Executive shall not be entitled to any payments set forth in Section 7(d) hereof if the Executive has breached the covenants applicable to the Executive contained in this Section 10, the Executive will immediately return to the Company any such payments previously received under Section 7(d) upon such a breach, and, in the event of such breach, the Company will have no obligation to pay any of the amounts that remain payable by the Company under Section 7(d).

 

(i) Reformation. If it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in any state that any restriction in this Section 10 is excessive in duration or scope or is unreasonable or unenforceable under the laws of that state, it is the intention of the parties that such restriction may be modified or amended by the court to render it enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by the law of that state. The Executive acknowledges that the restrictive covenants contained in this Section 10 are a condition of this Agreement and are reasonable and valid in temporal scope and in all other respects.

 

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(j) Survival of Provisions. The obligations contained in this Section 10 shall survive in accordance with their terms the termination or expiration of the Executive’s employment with the Company and shall be fully enforceable thereafter.

 

11. INDEMNIFICATION . The Executive shall be indemnified to the extent permitted by the Company’s organizational documents and to the extent required by law.

 

12. SECTION HEADINGS AND INTERPRETATION. The section headings used in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and shall not affect, or be used in connection with, the interpretation of this Agreement. Expressions of inclusion used in this agreement are to be understood as being without limitation.

 

13. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable and the invalidity of unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions hereof.

 

14. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together will constitute one and the same Agreement.

 

15. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Nevada without regard to its conflicts of law principles. The Parties agree irrevocably to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the Nevada, for the purposes of any suit, action or other proceeding brought by any Party arising out of any breach of any of the provisions of this Agreement and hereby waive, and agree not to assert by way of motion, as a defence or otherwise, in any such suit, action, or proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that the suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum, that the venue of the suit, action or proceeding is improper, or that the provisions of this Agreement may not be enforced in or by such courts.  IN ADDITION, THE PARTIES AGREE TO WAIVE A TRIAL BY JURY.

 

16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT . This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, written or oral, with respect thereto. No agreements or representations, oral or otherwise, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter hereof have been made by either party which are not expressly set forth in this Agreement.

 

17. WAIVER AND AMENDMENT. No provision of this Agreement may be modified, amended, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification, amendment or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by the Executive and such officer or director as may be designated by the Board. No waiver by either Party at any time of any breach by the other Party hereto of, or compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other Party shall be deemed a waiver or similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or at any prior or subsequent time.

 

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18. WITHHOLDING. The Company may withhold from any and all amounts payable under this Agreement such federal, state, local and foreign taxes as may be required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.

 

19. AUTHORITY AND NON-CONTRAVENTION. The Executive represents and warrants to the Company that he has the legal right to enter into this Agreement and to perform all of the obligations on his part to be performed hereunder in accordance with its terms and that he is not a party to any agreement or understanding, written or oral, which could prevent him from entering into this Agreement or performing all of his obligations hereunder.

 

20. COUNTERPARTS . This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

21. TERMINATION OF EXCHANGE AGREEMENT . In the event that the consummation of the Acquisition does not occur and the Exchange Agreement terminates pursuant to its term, the terms of employment contained herein shall be null and void, or if the Executive’s employment with the Company terminates prior to the consummation of the Acquisition, the terms contained herein shall be null and void unless the Company agrees otherwise, in its sole discretion.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,  the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.

 

/s/ Grant Johnson  
By:    Grant Johnson  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  

 

EXECUTIVE  
   
/s/ Christopher Malone  
By:    Christopher Malone  
Title: Chief Financial Officer  

 

 

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Exhibit 10.15

 

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Registered Land Act, 1975

 

LEASE

 

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL
     
South West 55 1186A 845

 

WE, CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENTS (ANTIGUA) LTD. (hereinafter  “the  Lessor”)  HEREBY  LEASE to H & H ARIZONA CORPORATION (hereinafter “the Lessee,,) a portion of that parcel of land and the improvements thereon comprised in the above-mentioned title, which is shown on the Registry Map as parcel number 845 which is more particularly described that portion shaded red in the first schedule, Units 12 & 13 Block D (hereinafter “the Premises) hereto for a term of THREE YEARS (3) from the 1 st May 2017 terminating on the 30TH day of April, 2020 at the rental described in the fourth schedule hereto, with an option to renew for a further term of two year.

 

1.1 All rents under this Lease shall be payable monthly in Advance and clear of all deductions on the 1 st day of each month.

 

1.2 The Lessee shall pay the Lessor the sum of NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND TWENTY FOUR CENTS EC$ 9438.24 (being the deposit for both units) and FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETEEN DOLLARS AND TWELVE CENTS EC$4,719.12 (being the first month rent for both units) upon the execution hereof. This sum shall be repayable by the Lessor to the Lessee upon the termination of this lease subject to any lien which the Lessor may have in respect of any breaches hereunder by the Lessee.

 

2. THE LESSEE HEREBY COVENANTS WITH THE LESSOR AS FOLLOWS:

 

(a) To pay the rent hereby reserved on the days and in the manner aforesaid without any deduction and in the event that any rent hereby reserved shall remain unpaid for more than seven (7) days after the date upon which the same becomes due, (whether formally demanded or not), (which sum together with any other amounts of rent then unpaid are hereinafter referred to as “the unpaid rent”) to pay interest on the unpaid rent compounded at the rate of two percent (2 % ) per month for the first calendar month from the date upon which the same became payable, and at the rate of four percent (4%) per month for the second calendar month after the date upon which the same became payable, and at the rate of five percent (5%) per month for any period thereafter until the date of payment.

 

 

 

 

(b) At all times during the subsistence of this Lease, to maintain and upkeep the interior of the buildings of the Premises and the Lessors fixtures, fittings and equipment listed in the Fifth Schedule hereto in good and tenantable repair, order and condition and not to cut, maim, damage or deface, any part thereof or to undertake any structural alteration to the same without the prior written permission of the Lessor.

 

(c) To keep the Premises (including such part or parts thereof as shall not be built on) in a clean and tidy condition and properly cleaned and in particular, to clean all the windows (both inside and out) and all other glass in or on the premises at least once in every month.

 

(d) At the date of termination of this tenancy, to deliver up the Premises to the Lessor in good and tenantable repair order and condition.

 

(e) To use the Premises for an INTERNET GAMING COMPANY and for no other purpose whatsoever.

 

(f) To keep the Premises open for business specified in paragraph (d) during the subsistence of this lease and not to permit or suffer the premises to remain vacant of staff or stock necessary for the business and in any event to keep the premises open during regular hours and on all days agreed to in writing by the Lessor.

 

(g) Not to permit the level of noise, dust, smoke or other similar substances emanating from the Premises to be or become a nuisance or annoyance to the Lessor or to the occupants of any other premises in the neighborhood nor otherwise to carry on in or upon the Premises any noisome trade, business or undertaking, nor to do or permit or suffer to be done thereon, anything which may be or become a nuisance, annoyance or damage to the Lessor or to the occupiers of any other premises in the neighborhood.

 

(h) Not to alter in any way the exterior of the Premises, nor to affix thereto any advertising material, name board or other announcement, without the prior written permission of the Lessor.

 

(i) Not to make any alterations or additions to the interior of the premises or any part thereof except those alterations or additions which may be agreed in writing with the Lessor. Any such alterations or additions shall be undertaken by the Lessee subject in all respects to the covenants herein contained and at the cost of the Lessee in a workmanlike manner to the satisfaction of the Lessor with the best materials available and in accordance with drawings and specifications previously approved in writing by the Lessee. The Lessee agrees that this Agreement constitutes valuable consideration for the foregoing covenant and that the Lessee shall not be entitled to compensation in respect of the said works either upon quitting the Premises or at any other time.

 

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(u) That no figure, letter, pole, flag, signboard, advertisement, inscription, bill, placard or sign whatsoever, shall be attached to or exhibited in, on or to the Premises or the windows thereof so as to be seen from the exterior without the previous written consent of the Lessor which shall not be unreasonably withheld in respect of a sign stating the Lessee’s name and business or profession (such sign if the Lessor so requires to be removed and any damage caused thereby made good by the Lessee at the end or sooner determination of this Lease). To be responsible for the installation of additional telephone, electricity and water supplies if it shall require such services and to pay all monies due in respect of the services used by it during the said term. Such services shall be installed in a safe and proper manner in accordance with acceptable building codes and the design of any part of the installation which shall be outside the building shall be subject to the prior written approval of the Lessor.

 

(k) Not to store or keep upon the Premises any article of a combustible inflammable or dangerous nature and not to do or to permit or suffer to be done anything by reason whereof the present or any future policy of insurance against fire on the building of which the Premises form part, may be rendered void or void able or whereby the rate of premium thereon may be increased.

 

(1) To permit the Lessor and its agents, employees and servants with or without workmen and others and with all necessary appliances at all times with reasonable prior notice which shall (except in an emergency) be not less that forty-eight (48) hours to enter into and upon the Premises to examine the state and condition thereof and to carry out and execute all such repairs as may be necessary in pursuance of the Lessor’s obligations under this lease.

 

(m) Not at any time during the Term to assign, underlet, charge or otherwise part with the possession of any part (being less than the whole) of the Premises and not at any time during this Agreement to assign, underlet, charge or otherwise part with the possession of the Premises as a whole, except with previous written consent of the Lessor and subject to such conditions and stipulations as may be specified in any such consent. Such conditions may include a requirement that any proposed assignee or under lessee enters into covenants direct with the Lessor and that a copy of any relevant assignment, under lease or charge be delivered to the Lessor without delay. No failure on the part of the Lessor to act upon any unauthorized assignment, under letting or charge shall operate as waiver or acquiescence on the part of the Lessor.

 

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(n) To indemnify the Lessor against all claims by and liabilities to third parties in respect of personal injury and damage to property insofar as any such claims or liabilities arise out or are connected with the Lessee’s occupation of the Premises and to indemnify the Lessor against an actions, proceedings, damages, costs, charges, expenses or payments taken against or payable or incurred or made by the Lessor in respect of any such claims or liabilities. In this Clause “personal injury” means injury to any person other than the Lessee and the Lessor and includes (without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) injury to employees, servants, agents and contractors of the Lessee and of the Lessor.

 

(o) To comply with all reasonable regulations made by the Lessor from time to time for the management of the Premises or of the Lessor’s adjoining or neighboring property or any land or premises used or to be used in common or jointly with any other person.

 

(p) To keep the interior of the premises including all windows and doors and all plumbing and fittings , pipes and sanitary and water apparatus and electrical equipment used upon the premises in good and tenantable repair and condition and in the case of a restaurant or bar to install, maintain and keep clear such grease traps in the drainage system as the Lessor may from time to time demand in writing. And to carry out such repairs within one month after receiving from the Less or written notice of any want and repair in a proper and workmanlike manner provided always that If the Lessee shall neglect to carry out the said repairs, to repay the Lessor all expenses incurred by him in the execution of such repairs (the amount in case of any difference to be determined by the Lessor’s architect) and in default of such payment, the same shall be forthwith recoverable in the same manner as any rent unpaid.

 

(q) (i) At a ll times during the Tenancy at the Lessee’s own expense , to observe and comply in all r espects with the provisions and requirements of any and every enactment (which express ion in this covenant includes as well, any and every Act of Parliament already hereafter to be passed as any and every notice, direction, order, regulation, by-law, rules and condition already or hereafter to be made under or in pursuance of or deriving effect from any such Act or prescribed or required by any public, local or other authority) so far as they relate to or affect the Premises or the Lessor or the Lessee thereof or any additions or improvements thereto or the user thereof for any purposes or the employment therein of any person or persons or any fixtures, machinery, plant or chattels for the time being affixed there to or being thereupon or used for the purposes thereof.

 

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(ii) To execute all works and provide and maintain all arrangements which by or under any enactment or by any Government Department, Local Authority or other Public Authority or duly authorized Officer or Court of competent jurisdiction acting under or in pursuance of any enactment are or may be directed or required to be executed provided or maintained at any time during the said term upon or in respect of the Premises or any additions or improvements thereto or any premises used for the purpose of but not comprised in the Premises or in respect of any user thereof or employment therein of any person or persons or fixtures, machinery, plant or chattels and whether by the Lessor or the Lessee.

 

(iii) To indemnify the Lessor at all times against all costs, charges and expenses of or incidental to the execution of any works or the provision or maintenance of any arrangements so directed or required as aforesaid in so far as they relate to the occupation or continued occupation of the Premises howsoever and not at any time during the Term to do omit or omit or suffer to be done or omitted in or about the Premises any act or thing by reason of which the Lessor may, under any enactment incur or have imposed upon it or become liable to pay any penalty, damages, compensation, costs, charges or expenses.

 

(iv) To pay to the Lessor upon demand, a due proportion (of all costs, charges and expenses (including surveyors, architects and other professional advisers fees) incurred by the Lessor of or incidental to:

 

(1) complying with all provisions and requirements of any and every enactment or prescribed or required by any public, local or other authority; and executing all works and providing all arrangements which may be directed or required as aforesaid so far as the same relate to any premises capable of being used or enjoyed by the Tenant in common or jointly with any other person or persons or the user thereof.

 

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(2) within seven days of the receipt of Notice of the same, to give full particulars to the Lessor of any permission, notice, order or proposal for a notice or order relevant to the Premises or to the use or condition thereof or otherwise concerning the Lessee made, given or issued to the Lessee or the occupier of the Premises by any Government department or local or public authority and if so required by the Lessor to produce such permission, notice, order or proposal to the Lessor and also without delay to take all reasonable or necessary steps to comply therewith and also at the request of the Lessor to make or join with the Lessor in making such obligations or representations against or in respect of any such notice, order or proposal as aforesaid as the Lessor shall deem expedient.

 

(r) To keep the premises neat, clean and tidy and to ensure that all refuse and garbage is properly deposited in the collection areas reserved therefore from time to time.

 

(s) To insure with a reputable Insurance Company registered to do business in Antigua and Barbuda and designated by the Lessor for the following risks:

 

(i) Public Liability in a sum of not less than three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000.00) East Caribbean Currency, per event in or upon the leased premises.

 

(ii) Workman’s Compensation for employees at the leased premises.

 

(iii) Damage and loss to neighboring premises and lessees from:

 

(a) Overflow of water or waste due to burst pipes, drains and overflow of drains or water.

 

(b) Damage and loss to neighboring premises and lessees resulting from fire starting in the leased premises as a result of the Lessee’s or his servants’ or agents negligence.

 

(c) Damage to the leased premises’ windows from risks not attributed to hurricane and earthquake.

 

(t) To install and maintain a smoke detection system approved in writing by the Lessor but not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00) United States Currency in cost.

 

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(u) in the event of a hurricane watch and warning being issued for Antigua , such directions may include an obligation being imposed on the tenant to secure the leased premises by sealing the premises by boarding or otherwise any such directions to comply with guidelines established and agreed to by the Lessor and the Jolly Harbour Merchants Association.

 

(v) To pay Antigua & Barbuda Sales Tax to the Lessor in respect of the rent payable hereunder. Said payment shall be deemed to be rent payable hereunder.

 

(w) To pay to the Lessor such monthly sum on the 1st day of each month of the term hereby created as may be designated by the Jolly Harbour Merchants Association for the latter’s benefit for dues.

 

3. THE LESSOR HEREBY COVENANTS WITH THE TENANTS AS FOLLOWS:

 

(a) That the Lessee paying the rent hereby reserved and performing and observing the several covenants provisions and stipulations on its part herein contained shall peaceably hold, possess and enjoy the Premises during the Term without disturbance or interruption by the Lessor or any person rightfully claiming through under or in trust for the Lessor.

 

(b) To pay all rates and other impositions imposed or levied on the premises by the Government of Antigua with the exception of charges for electricity, water, telephone and any other services rendered to the Lessee.

 

(c) To maintain in good and tenantable repair and to be responsible for all necessary repairs to the exterior thereof and to maintain the development known as Jolly Harbour.

 

(d) To insure the Premises and to keep the same insured during the term or terms hereby created against fire, hurricane, earthquake and other perils.

 

(e) Not with standing anything contained herein, the Less or shall be responsible for any expense resulting from the failure of the Less or to comply with any provisions of the law.

 

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4. PROVIDED ALWAYS AND IT IS HEREBY AGREED AND DECLARED as follows:

 

(a) If the rent hereby reserved or any part thereof shall at any time be unpaid for fourteen (14) days after becoming payable (whether formally or legally demanded or not) and same is not remedied after seven (7) days’ notice to do so from the Lessor or if any of the covenants on the part of the Lessee herein contained shall not be performed or observed by the Lessee or if the Lessee shall become bankrupt or have a receiving order made against it or enter into receivership or liquidation or any arrangement or composition for the benefit of its creditors or if any distress or process of execution shall be levied upon the Lessee’s goods on the Premises or if the Lessee or any Director or Officer of the Lessee shall be convicted in a Court of Law in Antigua or elsewhere of any felony then in any of the said cases, it shall be lawful for the Lessor at any time thereafter to re-enter upon the Premises or any part thereof in the name of the whole and seal and lock same and exclude the Lessee therefore and thereupon this Tenancy shall absolutely determine but without prejudice to any right of action of the Lessor in respect of any antecedent breach of the covenants on the part of the Lessor herein contained.

 

(b) Any Notice to the Lessor shall be sufficiently served if served on the premises hereby leased or if sent by registered mail to its Registered Office and any Notice to the Lessee shall be sufficiently served if sent to the Lessee by above or any other address notified in writing to the Lessor or in the case of a Limited Company to the premises hereby leased or its Registered Office or to its Solicitors.

 

(c) If during the Term, the property taxes or similar taxes imposed or levied on the premises by the Government of Antigua or other competent authority shall be increased, then and in such case, the rent hereby reserved shall be automatically increased by the amount of such additional taxes prorated accordingly.

 

(d) As further consideration, hereof, the Lessee shall pay the Lessor in consideration of the Lessor or its agents providing meter utility reading and billing services as a monthly basis, a sum equivalent to no more than ten percent (10%) of each utility bill in respect of each utility bill which sum shall for these purposes be deemed to be a part of the rent and the Lessee’s failure to pay same shall have the like consequences as if it were a failure to pay any rent due.

 

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(e) The Lessee shall, within fourteen (14) days of the end of each month hereof, pay the Lessor in respect of each month of the term hereby created, a sum equivalent to twenty percent (20%) of the Lessee’s rent for sewage and refuse disposal, costs and maintenance of common areas at Jolly Harbour, which sum shall, for these purposes be deemed to be a part of the rent and the Lessee’s failure to pay same shall have the like consequences as if it were a failure to pay any rent due.

 

(f) The Lessor may, at its option, direct how, where and when the Lessee disposes of its own refuse at its own expense.

 

5. If at any time during the continuance of the Agreement, control of the Lessee being a Company, shall change by reason of a transfer of ownership of shares in the Lessee, then following such transfer of control (unless it shall first have been approved by the Lessor in writing) it shall be lawful for the Lessor immediately or at any time thereafter to enter upon the premises or any part thereof in the name of the whole and thereupon this Agreement shall absolutely determine but without prejudice to any other rights of the Lessor hereunder.

 

6. The covenants on the part of the Lessee herein including the covenant to pay rent are hereby guaranteed by MR. RON CHAPMAN of and any sum due and owing under this Lease by the Lessee to the Lessor if owing for more than thirty (30) days, shall be paid by the Guarantor forthwith upon written demand made therefore and shall for all purposes be deemed a liquidated sum. Any Guarantor hereof may with the written consent of the Lessee be replaced by any other person.

 

7. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Rent Restriction Act Cap. 827 shall not apply to this Lease.

 

8. Sections 52 to 55 of the Registered Land Act shall not apply hereto.

 

9. If the lessee intends to renew this lease, the lessee shall give to the Lessor written notice of this intention no less than 3 calendar months prior to the expiration of this lease and with the approval of the Lessor the said lease will be renewed at an increase of 5% over the previous year’s rent. Provided that any such new lease shall not contain this clause and shall not exceed a term of one year.

 

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10. Either the Lessor or Lessee may terminate this lease by serving a Break Notice at any time on or after the first 12 months of this lease on the other party.

 

11. A Break Notice served by the Lessee shall be of no effect if, at the Break Date:

 

(a) the Lessee has not paid any part of the Monthly Rent, or any ABST in respect of it, which was due to have been paid; or

 

(b) vacant possession of the whole of the Property is not given; or

 

(c) there is a subsisting material breach of any of the lessee covenants of this lease relating to the state of repair and condition of the Property.

 

12. Subject to clause 10, following service of a Break Notice this lease shall terminate on the Break Date.

 

13. Termination of this lease on the Break Date shall not affect any other right or remedy that either party may have in relation to any earlier breach of this lease.

 

14. If this lease terminates in accordance with clause 11 then, within 14 days after the Break Date, the Lessor shall refund to the Lessee the proportion of the Monthly Rent, and any ABST paid in respect of it, for the period from and excluding the Break Date up to and excluding the next Rent Payment Date, calculated on a daily basis.

 

15. This lease may be terminated by the Lessor with 3 calendar months written notice in the event that the Lessor enters into an agreement for the sale of the Premises or for the sale of the majority of the shares in the Lessor company

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Lease to be duly executed the 29th day of May 2017.

 

 

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THE FIRST SCHEDULE

 

The area shaded RED containing 322.92 square feet being a portion of the building and deck a plan of which is shown below, all being a part of Block 55 1186A of South West Registration Section.

 

 

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THE SECOND SCHEDULE

 

Rights and Easements Granted

 

The right (in so far as the Lessor has power to grant the same) for the Lessee, its servants, employees, agents and visitors in common with the Lessor and those authorized by it and all others having the same right.

 

(a) To pass on foot only over the passageways shown colored yellow on the plan for the purpose of access to and egress from the Premises.

 

(b) To place and retain in such position in the exterior of the Lessor’s adjoining property as the Lessor shall from time to time specify a sign stating the Lessee’s name and business; such sign to be of a design and lettering previously approved in writing by the Lessor.

 

(c) Of free and uninterrupted passage of water and soil through the pipes, drains and watercourses and of electricity and gas through the cables, wired and pipes now serving the Premises and passing in under or over any adjoining or neighboring land.

 

(d) Of support and protection from the adjoining premises including other parts of the Lessor’s adjoining property as are now enjoyed by the Premises.

 

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THE THIRD SCHEDULE

 

Rights and Easements Excepted

 

The following rights and easements are accepted and reserved out of the Premises unto the Lessor and its respective Lessees and the occupiers of any adjoining or neighboring land and/or premises and all other persons authorized by the Lessor or having the like, rights and easements:

 

1. The free and uninterrupted passage of water and soil through the pipes, drains and watercourses and of electricity and gas through the cables, wires and pipes which are now or may at any time during the term hereby granted be in, on, under or passing through or over the Premises with the right to construct and maintain new services for the benefit of any adjacent or nearby premises the right to repair, maintain land renew such existing and new services and the right at any time, but (except in emergency) after giving reasonable notice to enter (or in an emergency or after the giving of reasonable notice in the Lessee’s absence to break and enter) the Premises in the exercise of such rights the person exercising such right making good any damage caused to the Premises but being under no liability to pay compensation.

 

2. The right to build, re-build or execute any other works upon any adjacent or nearby premises in such manner as the Lessor or the person exercising such right may think fit notwithstanding any interference with or damage caused thereby to the Premises or to the access or enjoyment of light or air to or in respect of the Premises and without any liability to pay compensation.

 

3. The support and protection from the Premises enjoyed by buildings now or hereafter to be erected.

 

4. The right to build on or into any party wall of the Premises and after giving reasonable prior notice to enter the Premises to place and lay in, under or upon the same, such footings for any intended party wall or party structure with the foundations therefore as the Lessor shall think proper and for such purpose to excavate the Premises and the adjoining premises and also to keep and maintain the said footings and foundations and also the right in connection with the said purpose to erect and use scaffolding upon the Premises on completion of the work the Lessor or the person exercising this right making good any damage caused to the Premises but being under no liability to pay compensation.

 

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5. The right at any time but (except in an emergency) after giving reasonable prior noticed to enter (or in an emergency or after the giving of reasonable prior notice during the Lessee’s absence to break and enter) the Premises in order to:

 

(a) Inspect or view the condition of the Premises.

 

(b) Carry out work upon any adjacent premises, and

 

(c) To carry out any repairs or other works which the Lessor must or may carry out under the provision of this Lease or to do any other thing which under the said provisions the Lessor may do.

 

PROVIDED that the Lessor shall indemnify the Lessee against any loss or damage caused to the Premises or to the Lessee’s fixtures, fittings in so far only as such loss or damage results from the Lessor’s action.

 

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THE FOURTH SCHEDULE

 

FOR AREAS SHADED RED IN THE FIRST SCHEDULE:

 

For each month of the period 18TH May, 2017 to 30TH April 2020, EC$5.25 per square foot.

 

Index

 

Based on cost of living index of Antigua, The Lessor has the right to index the base rent. The base rent can never decrease.

 

 

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Exhibit 10.16

   

SOFTWARE TRANSFER AGREEMENT

 

This SOFTWARE TRANSFER AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is entered into as of April 7, 2019, by and between Swiss Interactive Software GmbH , a Swiss corporation with offices at Ave. Beauregard 12, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland (“ Swiss Interactive ”), and Esports Entertainment Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation with its principal office at 170 Pater House, Psaila Street, Birkirkara, Malta, (“ Esports Entertainment ”) (Swiss Interactive and Esports Entertainment each, a “ Party ;” together, the “ Parties ”).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, Swiss Interactive is (with the exception of the rights in respect of the Third Party Software (as defined below)) the sole owner of all rights, title, and interest in and to the Transferred Software (as defined below);

 

WHEREAS, Swiss Interactive desires to transfer to Esports Entertainment in exchange for Esports Entertainment’s payment of the Transfer Fee, and Esports Entertainment has agreed to pay the Transfer Fee and (in consideration of such payment, to receive from Swiss Interactive, ownership of the Transferred Software;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual promises contained in this Agreement, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

 

AGREEMENT

 

ARTICLE I

 

DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION

 

1.1. Capitalized Terms . The following capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

 

Confidential Information ” means any and all confidential information (whether in oral, written or electronic form) given including technical or other information imparted in confidence or disclosed by one party to the other or otherwise obtained by one party relating to the other’s business, finance or technology, know-how, intellectual property, assets, strategy, products and customers, including without limitation information relating to manufacturing or other processes, management, financial, marketing, technical and other arrangements or operations of any associate, person, firm, or organisation associated with that party. Without limitation to the foregoing, Confidential Information shall include this Agreement, its terms and the Parties intention to enter into the Transaction.

 

Derivative Work ” has the meaning ascribed to it under the United States Copyright Law, Title 17 U.S.C. Sec. 101 et. seq., as the same may be amended from time to time.

 

Documentation ” means any documentation relating to the Transferred Software in the possession or under the control of Swiss Interactive as at the date of this Agreement, photos, comments, to the code, graphics, logos, software, and source code set out in Exhibit A to this Agreement.

 

Effective Date ” means the date upon which the Qualified Offering is consummated.

 

Intellectual Property Rights ” means all past, present and future intellectual property or proprietary rights of any kind recognized in any country or jurisdiction in the world, in each case registered or unregistered, including, without limitation, in and to, arising out of, or associated with: (i) all United States and foreign patents and applications therefor, including provisional applications, and all reissues, divisions, renewals, extensions, continuations and continuations-in-part thereof (“ Patents ”); (ii) all rights (other than Patents) in inventions (whether patentable or not), invention disclosures, improvements, trade secrets, proprietary information, know-how, technology and technical data (“ Trade Secrets ”); and (iii) all copyrights, copyright registrations and applications therefor and all other rights corresponding thereto throughout the world (“ Copyrights ”).

 

Initial Payment ” means the sum of $1,360,000 plus VAT or any other applicable sales tax thereon.

  

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Open Source Software ” means means any open source software or libraries or code licensed from time to time under any form of open source license, including the General Public License (as described by the Free Software Foundation and set out at http://www.opensource.org/docs/definition.php .

 

Prior Grantee ” means those third parties who have been granted a license to, or otherwise have a right, to the Transferred Software.

 

Qualified Offering ” means (i) any private placement offerings or one or more registered public offerings by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), pursuant to which Esports Entertainment receives proceeds in an amount greater than $6,000,000 in exchange for securities of Esports Entertainment, or (ii) any private placement offerings or one or more registered public offerings by Esports Entertainment under the Securities Act in connection with its listing onto a national securities exchange.

 

Transfer Fee ” means the sum of $1,700,000 excluding any VAT or other sales tax applicable to such sum.

 

Third Party Software ” means any Software that is a component of, or necessary to compile, the Transferred Software and that is either not owned by Swiss Interactive to which Swiss Interactive is restricted from transferring ownership to Esports Entertainment.

 

Transaction ” means the proposed assignment and transfer of (amongst other things) the Transferred Software, as contemplated by this Agreement.

 

Transfer Documents ” means the short form assignment set out in Exhibit B hereof, together with all other assignments, licenses, consents, documents or further instruments of transfer listed in that schedule.

 

Transferred Confidential Information ” means the Confidential Information in the possession or under the control of Swiss Interactive that relates solely to the Transferred Software, other than the Excluded Transferred Confidential Information.

 

Transferred Intellectual Property Rights” means all Intellectual Property Rights in and to the Transferred Software.

 

Transferred Software ” means with the exception of the Third Party Software, the betting exchange and pool betting and other software which is described in Exhibit A to this Agreement and used by Esports Entertainment as at the Closing of this Agreement in connection with their online wagering platform.

 

1.2 Construction . For purposes of this Agreement, whenever the context requires:

 

(a) the singular number will include the plural, and vice versa; the masculine gender will include the feminine and neuter genders; the feminine gender will include the masculine and neuter genders; and the neuter gender will include the masculine and feminine genders;

 

(b) the words “include” and “including” and variations thereof, will not be deemed to be terms of limitation, but rather will be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation;”

 

(c) except as otherwise indicated, all references in this Agreement to “Sections” and “Exhibits” are intended to refer to Sections of this Agreement and Exhibits to this Agreement; and

 

(d) the headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, will not be deemed to be a part of this Agreement, and will not be referred to in connection with the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.

  

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ARTICLE II  

 

SOFTWARE TRANSFER AND DELIVERY

 

2.1 Assignment . In consideration for Esports Entertainment’s payment of the Transfer Fee in accordance with Section 3.1 and Section 3.2 hereof, Swiss Interactive undertakes to grant, convey and assign with immediate effect on its receipt of payment of the Initial Payment all its rights in and to:

 

(a) the Transferred Software;

 

(b) the Transferred Intellectual Property Rights;

 

(c) the Transferred Confidential Information.

 

(together, the “ Assigned Matters ”) to be held and enjoyed by Esports Entertainment and its successors and assigns. Esports Entertainment hereby accepts the foregoing grants, conveyances and assignments.

 

2.2 Further Assurances . Swiss Interactive shall, following the Closing, take all reasonable actions, render such assistance and execute such documents as Esports Entertainment may reasonably request, at Esports Entertainment’s sole expense. Swiss Interactive will also (on Esports Entertainment’s request and at is sole cost) assist Esports Entertainment in filing and pursuing Malta Gaming Authority applications at Esports Entertainment’s expense.

 

2.3 Ownership . Without limiting the foregoing, upon the Closing, Esports Entertainment will have the right to commercialize, prepare and sell products based upon, license, sublicense, prepare derivative works from, and otherwise use and exploit the Transferred Software and Transferred Intellectual Property Rights, free of all liens and encumbrances.

 

2.4 Delivery . On the Closing Date, Swiss Interactive shall deliver to Esports Entertainment:

 

(a) the Transferred Software via FTP (File Transfer Protocol) download;

 

(b) an affirmation for Software product purchase by electronic transfer as set forth in Exhibit B; and

 

(c) the Transfer Documents.

 

2.5 Third Party Software . [License, delivery etc, procuring license to use the same as currently enjoyed]

 

No Assumed Liabilities . The Parties agree that Esports Entertainment shall not assume any of the liabilities of Swiss Interactive to third parties that are associated with the Transferred Software or the Transferred Intellectual Property Rights that have arisen prior to Closing, regardless of whether any such liabilities are determined or asserted after Closing has taken place.

 

ARTICLE III

 

TRANSFER FEE AND CLOSING

 

3.1 Purchase and Sate; Transfer Fee .

 

(a) Esports Entertainment shall pay the Transfer Fee in accordance with this Section 3.1 in consideration for Swiss Interactive’s undertaking to transfer and assign to Esports Interactive the Assigned Items in accordance with Section 2.1 hereof.

 

(b) Esports Entertainment shall pay to Swiss Interactive:

 

(i) the Initial Payment, on the Closing Date (as defined below); and

 

(ii) the Final Payment, not later than the date which is 90 days after the Closing Date (the “Final Payment Date”).

  

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(c) Esports Entertainment shall make each payment set out as due to be made by it under this Section3.1 in cleared funds by electronic transfer to the following bank account, details of which are set out below:

 

Bank:

 

Account Number:

 

Sort Code:

 

IBAN:

 

Swift:

 

(d) The Transferred Software shall be sold, assigned and transferred to and purchased by Purchaser upon the Initial Payment Date, in consideration for the Initial Payment and the obligation to make the Final Payment.

 

3.2 Execution, Closing and Post Closing Obligations .

 

(a) Upon execution and delivery of this Agreement, each of the parties shall deliver to the other party, the following:

 

(i) this Agreement including any and all Exhibits and schedules related thereto; and

 

(ii) all associated supporting documentation set out expressly as to be delivered by it on the signature of this Agreement,

 

properly executed by it or on it behalf.

 

(b) Without unreasonable delay following the Effective Date and in any event within 5 business days of its occurrence, Esports Entertainment shall notify Swiss Interactive in writing of the occurrence of the Effective Date, specifying the date upon which it wishes Closing to occur (the “ Closing Date ”), which shall be a date no later than 10 business days following the Effective Date. Following its receipt of Esports Entertainment’s notice give under this Section3.2(b)

 

(c) on the Closing Date:

 

(i) Esports Entertainment shall deliver to Swiss Interactive the Initial Payment in accordance with Section3.1(b)(i); and

 

(ii) Swiss Interactive shall deliver to Esports Entertainment matters set out to be delivered by it to Esports Entertainment under Section2.4 of this Agreement, in accordance with that clause, together with the Transfer Documents.

 

(d) On the Final Payment Date:

 

(i) Esports Entertainment shall deliver to Swiss Interactive the Final Payment; and

 

(ii) Swiss Interactive shall on Esports Entertainment’s reasonable request and sole cost do all such things and shall deliver all such documents and matters as may be in its possession or under its control and sign all such documents as may be reasonably necessary to complete the assignment and transfer of the Assigned Matters to Esports Entertainment.

 

(e) For purposes of this Agreement, ‘Closing’ shall be deemed to have taken place on each of the parties having performed its obligations set out in Section3.2(c) of this Agreement.

 

(f) Without prejudice to any other provision of this Agreement, in the event that the Effective Date does not take place prior to the date which is [6 months] after the date of this Agreement (the “Deadline Date”), then the Agreement shall terminate with immediate-effect on the Deadline Date and neither party shall have any further rights or obligations to the other party hereunder, notwithstanding the pre-existing Software License Agreement between the Parties.

  

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3.3 Taxes .

 

(a) Payment of Taxes . Swiss Interactive shall be solely responsible for the payment of, and shall pay when due and indemnify Esports Entertainment against, all applicable federal and state taxes, including any use, excise or transfer taxes and other taxes associated with payments to Swiss Interactive under this Agreement (except for taxes assessed on Esports Entertainment’s net income and any sales, VAT or other tax applicable to the proposed transaction itself). The Parties shall cooperate and take all reasonable steps to reduce any transfer taxes associated with the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

(b) Post-Closing Tax Covenants .

 

(i) In the case of any personal property taxes (or other similar taxes) attributable to the Transferred Software, Swiss Interactive shall be responsible for tax returns which cover the taxable period through and until the Effective Date and, subject to the provisions of Section 3.3(b)(ii) Esports Entertainment shall be responsible for tax returns relating to the taxable period from the Effective Date forward.

 

(ii) To the extent relevant to the Transferred Software, each Party shall (at the other Party’s sole cost) (i) provide the other with such assistance as may reasonably be required in connection with the preparation of any tax return and the conduct of any audit or other examination by any taxing authority or in connection with judicial or administrative proceedings relating to any liability for taxes; and (ii) retain and provide the other with all records or other information that may be relevant to the preparation of any tax returns, or the conduct of any audit or examination, or other proceeding relating to taxes.

 

ARTICLE IV

 

NON-COMPETE AND EXCLUSIVITY

 

4.1 Non-compete and (Non-Solicit) . Commencing on the Closing Date and for twenty-four (24) months thereafter, Swiss Interactive shall not engage in developing on behalf of any other person or entity any software which is wholly or mainly designed for the purposes of competing with the Transferred Software for use in real money wagering on esports events, or which has features and / or functions which are similar to those of the Transferred Software and which compete with those of the Transferred Software for use in real money wagering on esports events. The Parties agree that such covenant is necessary to protect Esports Entertainment’s Trade Secrets in and to the Transferred Software and the value of Esports Entertainment’s investment in the Transferred Software

 

4.2 Non-Solicitation . Commencing on the Closing Date and for twenty-four (24) months thereafter, Swiss Interactive shall not, and shall cause its subsidiaries not to, (a) directly or indirectly, hire, engage or employ (as an employee, consultant or otherwise) any Esports Employee, contractors, or affiliates set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto (collectively, “Buyer Employees”), (b) through any director or officer of Swiss Interactive, directly or indirectly, solicit for employment or the engagement of services of any Buyer Employee or induce or attempt to induce any Buyer Employee to leave his or her employment with Esports Entertainment, or in any way intentionally interfere with the employment relationship between any Buyer Employee and Esports Entertainment or any Affiliate of Esports Entertainment, in each case for the purpose of employing or engaging the services of such Esports Employee or soliciting such Esports Employee to become an employee or consultant of Swiss Interactive or its subsidiaries or any other person.

 

4.3 Separate Covenants . The covenants contained in Section 4 will be construed as a series of separate covenants, one for each county, city, state and country of the geographic scope. If, in any judicial proceeding, a court refuses to enforce any of such separate covenants (or any part thereof), then such unenforceable covenant (or such part) will be eliminated from this Agreement to the extent necessary to permit the remaining separate covenants (or portions thereof) to be enforced. In the event that the provisions of Sections 4.1 are deemed to exceed the time, geographic or scope limitations permitted by applicable law, then such provisions will be reformed to the maximum time, geographic or scope limitations, as the case may be, permitted by applicable laws.

  

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ARTICLE V

 

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

 

5.1 Transferred Confidential Information . all Transferred Confidential Information shall become the sole property of Esports Entertainment on Closing, and Swiss Interactive shall have no further interest therein, unless Swiss Interactive . In the event that Swiss Interactive obtains notice that it has retained any Transferred Confidential Information following Closing, it shall upon Esports Entertainment’s request, promptly provide to Esports Entertainment all such Transferred Confidential Information.

 

5.2 Exclusions . Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.1, the Transferred Confidential Information shall exclude all Confidential Information that Swiss Interactive can demonstrate: (i) was independently developed by Swiss Interactive either: (A) without any use of Esports Entertainment’s Confidential Information; or (B) by Swiss Interactive’s employees or other agents (or independent contractors hired by Swiss Interactive) without use of Esports Entertainment’s Confidential Information (provided that this Section does not limit the terms of Section 4); (ii) becomes known to Swiss Interactive, without restriction, from a source other than Esports Entertainment that had a right to disclose it without breach of this Agreement; or (iii) was in the public domain at the time it was disclosed or enters the public domain through no act or omission of Swiss Interactive in breach of this Agreement.

 

5.3 Transferred Software . Notwithstanding anything in Sections 5.1 and 5.2, all Confidential Information which relates solely to the Transferred Software and any other non-public information which relates directly and solely to the Transferred Intellectual Property Rights shall be deemed as from Closing the Confidential Information of Esports Entertainment.

 

5.4 Confidentiality Obligation and retained Intellectual Property Rights .

 

(a) As from the date of this Agreement, each Party shall maintain the confidentiality of the other party’s Confidential Information and shall not without the prior written consent of the other use, disclose, copy or modify the other party’s Confidential Information (or permit others to do so) other than:

 

(i) as necessary for the performance of its rights and obligations under this Agreement;

 

(ii) with the consent of the other Party; or

 

(iii) as required by applicable law, by court or governmental or regulatory order to be disclosed provided that the relevant party, where possible, notifies the other party at the earliest opportunity before making any disclosure.

 

(b) The provisions of this Section shall not apply to information which:

 

(i) is or comes into the public domain through no fault of the recipient, its officers, employees. agents or contractors;

 

(ii) is lawfully received by the recipient from a third party free of any obligation of confidence at the time of its disclosure; or

 

(iii) is independently developed by the recipient, without access to or use of such information.

 

The obligations under this Section shall continue for a period of 24 months from Closing.

 

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(c) Without limiting the foregoing, each Party shall use at least the same degree of care which it uses to prevent the disclosure of its own Confidential Information of like importance, but in no event with less than reasonable care, to prevent the disclosure of the other Party’s Confidential Information. Each Party further agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized disclosure or use of any of the other Party’s Confidential Information.

 

5.5 Confidentiality of Agreement .

 

(a) Each Party agrees that the terms and conditions, and the existence, of this Agreement shall be treated as Confidential Information and that no reference to the terms and conditions of this Agreement or to activities pertaining thereto may be made in any form of public or commercial advertising without the prior written consent of the other Party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld; provided, however, that either Party may disclose the terms and conditions of this Agreement: (i) to its legal counsel; (ii) as required by any court or other governmental body, or to the extent required by a recognized investment exchange; or (ii) as otherwise required by law.

 

5.6 Remedies . Unauthorized use by either Party of the other Party’s Confidential Information will diminish the value of such information. Therefore, a Party breaches any of its obligations with respect to confidentiality or use of Confidential Information hereunder, the other Party agrees and acknowledges that such Party shall be entitled to seek equitable relief to protect its interest therein, including injunctive relief, as well as money damages.

 

5.7 Required Disclosure . In the event that either Party believes that it will be compelled, or is compelled, by a court, administrative agency, or other governmental body to disclose the other Party’s Confidential Information, it shall, to the extent permitted under applicable law: (i) provide prompt notice thereof to the other Party so that the other Party make take steps to oppose such disclosure, and (ii) cooperate with the other Party’s reasonable attempts to oppose such disclosure, and (iii) at the sole cost of the other Party, use its reasonable efforts to obtain a protective order or otherwise prevent unrestricted or public disclosure of such information.

 

5.8 Public Announcements . Neither Party shall make any public announcement relating to this Agreement except upon the other Party’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, each Party acknowledges that either Party shall be entitled to withhold its consent to the other Party making a public announcement relating to this Agreement if the making of such public announcement would cause the relevant Party to be in breach of applicable law or the rules of a recognized investment exchange upon which its securities are listed.

 

5.9 Retained Intellectual Property Rights.

 

  (a) Except as expressly agreed above, no Intellectual Property Rights of either party are transferred or licensed as a result of this Agreement, Swiss Interactive shall have no ongoing right to use or license or otherwise encumber or exploit the Transferred Software or any other of the Assigned Matters or any part of any of them (or permit others to do so) following Closing.

 

  (b) Each Party shall be entitled to use in any way it deems fit any skills, techniques or know how acquired or developed or used in connection with the Transferred Software or otherwise in connection with this Agreement provided always that such skills, techniques or know how do not infringe the other party’s Intellectual Property Rights now or in the future or disclose or breach the confidentiality of the other party’s Confidential Information.

  

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ARTICLE VI

 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

6.1 General . Each Party represents and warrants to the other that: (i) such Party has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and fully perform its obligations hereunder; and (ii) the making of this Agreement and such Party’s performance of all its obligations hereunder is not prohibited by or in conflict with any agreement between such Party and any third party.

 

6.2 Warranty . Swiss Interactive represents and warrants to Esports Entertainment that, as of the date of this Agreement:

 

(a) the Transferred Software and Transferred Intellectual Property Rights do not infringe any third party’s Intellectual Property Rights and Swiss Interactive is the sole and exclusive owner of the Transferred Software and Transferred Intellectual Property Rights;

 

(b) it shall (subject to Esports Entertainment’s payment of the Initial Payment in accordance with Section 3.1 on Closing convey to Esports Entertainment all of its right, title and interest to the Transferred Software and Transferred Intellectual Property Rights, free and clear of all liens. mortgages, pledges, security interests, encumbrances or charges of any kind or description and upon Closing, it shall procure that Esports Entertainment is entitled to good title in the Transferred Software and Transferred Intellectual Property Rights;

 

(b) Exhibit C contains a complete, accurate list and description of all Third-Party Software and other technology of third parties included in the Transferred Software;

 

(c) Exhibit D contains a complete, accurate list and description of all Prior Grantees;

 

(d) it has not transferred ownership of, granted any exclusive license of or right to or authorized the retention of any exclusive rights to or joint ownership of, any Transferred Software;

 

(e) it has not permitted its rights in the Transferred Intellectual Property Rights to lapse or enter the public domain; and no open source or public library software, including any version of any software licensed pursuant to any GNU public license, was used in the development or modification of any Software that is or was Transferred Software or is incorporated into any Transferred Software;

 

(f) in each case in which Swiss Interactive has acquired any Transferred Software from any person, it has obtained a valid and enforceable assignment sufficient to irrevocably transfer all rights in and to all such Transferred Software and Transferred Intellectual Property Rights (including the right to seek past and future damages with respect thereto) to Swiss Interactive;

 

(g) it has no knowledge of any facts or circumstances that would render any Transferred Intellectual Property Rights invalid or unenforceable;

 

(h) there is no action, suit, claim, proceeding or investigation of any nature, to Swiss Interactive’s knowledge, pending or threatened against Swiss Interactive relating to the Transferred Software or Transferred Intellectual Property Rights, nor is there any reasonable basis therefore.

 

(i) to Swiss Interactive’s knowledge, there is no investigation or other proceeding pending or threatened relating to the Transferred Software by or before any governmental entity, nor is there any reasonable basis therefor; and there are no judgments nor orders or decrees issued by any governmental entity, nor orders or decrees, citations, fines or penalties heretofore assessed against Swiss Interactive, affecting the Transferred Software under any foreign, federal, state or local law.

 

(j) the Transferred Software is free and clear of any liens or encumbrances;

 

(k) it is the exclusive owner of the Transferred Software and the Transferred Intellectual Property Rights;

 

(l) no Transferred Software or Transferred Intellectual Property Rights is subject to any proceeding or outstanding decree, order, judgment or settlement agreement or stipulation that restricts in any manner the use, transfer or licensing thereof by Swiss Interactive or may affect the validity, use or enforceability of such Transferred Software or Transferred Intellectual Property Rights by Esports Entertainment;

  

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(m) following Closing, as far as Swiss Interactive is aware, Esports Entertainment will be permitted to exploit the Transferred Software to the same extent Swiss Interactive would have been able to had the transactions contemplated by this Agreement not occurred and without the payment of any additional amounts or consideration to Swiss Interactive (but without prejudice to Esports Entertainment’s obligation to pay the Final Payment to Swiss Interactive in accordance with Section 3.1 hereof,

 

(n) to Swiss Interactive’s knowledge, no person is infringing any Transferred Intellectual Property Rights;

 

(o) it has taken all reasonable steps to protect Swiss Interactive’s rights in its Confidential Information and Trade Secrets within the Transferred Software; and

 

(p) neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Swiss Interactive, nor the consummation by Swiss Interactive of the transactions contemplated hereby, will (i) require any consent, approval, authorization or permit of, or filing, registration or qualification with or prior notification to, any governmental or regulatory authority under any law of the United States, any state or any political subdivision thereof applicable to Swiss Interactive, (ii) violate any statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation of the United States, any state or any political subdivision thereof, or any judgment, order, writ, decree or injunction applicable to Swiss Interactive or any of Swiss Interactive’s properties or assets, the violation of which would have a material adverse effect upon Swiss Interactive, or (iii) violate, conflict with, or result in a breach of any provisions of, or constitute a default (or any event which, with or without due notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default) under, or result in the termination of, or accelerate the performance required by, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, deed of trust, license, lease, agreement or other instrument or obligation to which Seller is a party or by which Swiss Interactive or any of Swiss Interactive’s properties or assets may be bound which would have a material adverse effect upon Seller

 

ARTICLE VII

 

INDEMNIFICATION

 

7.1 Indemnification by Swiss Interactive . Subject always to Esports Entertainment’s performance of its obligations under Section 7.2, Swiss Interactive shall indemnify and hold harmless Esports Entertainment and its officers, directors, and employees from and against any and all:

 

(a) any harm or damages incurred by Esports Entertainment that may arise from claims against the Transferred Software or Swiss Interactive prior to Esports Entertainment’s acquisition of the Transferred Software under this Agreement.

 

7.2 Conditions to Indemnification . Swiss Interactive’s obligation to indemnify Esports Entertainment under Section 7.1 shall be subject to Esports Entertainment:

 

(a) providing Swiss Interactive with prompt and full written notice of any third party claim for which it requires indemnification under Section 7.1 (“ Relevant Claim ”), setting out full details of the applicable Relevant Claim;

 

(b)  not making any admission of liability nor agreeing any settlement or compromise of an applicable Relevant Claim without the prior written consent of Swiss Interactive (which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed);

 

(c) permitting Swiss Interactive at its request and own expense have conduct of the settlement of all negotiations and litigation in respect of the applicable Relevant Claim;

  

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(d) providing Swiss Interactive with proper and full information and its prompt and reasonable assistance in relation to the defense, negotiation and/or settle any such Relevant Claim; and

 

(e) not having prior to the applicable Relevant Claim arising amended or otherwise modified the Transferred Software with the effect that it infringes third party Intellectual Property Rights or otherwise causes the Transferred Software to breach the Warranties.

 

7.3 Mitigation: In respect of any indemnity given by either party under this Agreement, the Party which receives the benefit of the indemnity shall take all reasonable steps so as to reduce or mitigate the loss covered by the indemnity.

 

7.4 Infringement . If Esports Entertainment receives notice of a claim that any of the Transferred Software or Work Product as delivered by Swiss Interactive to Esports Entertainment hereunder infringes any third party’s intellectual property rights, or if Esports Entertainment reasonably believes that such a claim may occur, Esports Entertainment shall notify Swiss Interactive. In the event of the foregoing or if Swiss Interactive reasonably believes that such a claim may occur, Swiss Interactive shall, with Esports Entertainment’s written consent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), either: (i) procure for Esports Entertainment the right to continue to exercise the rights to such Transferred Software granted to Esports Entertainment under this Agreement; or (ii) provide Esports Entertainment with alternative non-infringing technology with substantially equivalent functionality.

 

7.5 Limitations and Exclusions of Liability .

 

(a) Modifications: Swiss Interactive shall have no liability hereunder, with respect to any claim or damages to the extent arising from or relating to:

 

(i) any modification made to the Transferred Software by a party other than Swiss Interactive, if such infringement would not have occurred but for such modification; or

 

(ii) any combination of the Transferred Software by Swiss Interactive hereunder with Transferred Software, hardware or other technology or materials supplied by anyone other than Swiss Interactive, if such infringement or misappropriation would not have occurred but for such combination.

 

(b) Performance: Esports Entertainment acknowledges and agrees that:

 

(i) Swiss Interactive is not and cannot be aware of the extent of any potential loss or damage to Esports Entertainment resulting from any failure of the Transferred Software or any failure by Swiss Interactive to discharge its obligations under this Agreement:

 

(ii) Swiss Interactive does not warrant or represent that the Transferred Software shall be:

 

(A) uninterrupted or error free; and

 

(B) compatible with other software or equipment; and

 

(iii) no warranties are given in relation to any Third-Party Software or Open Source Software.

 

(iv) Swiss Interactive agrees to, at its own expense and on a best efforts basis, remedy any errors in the Transferred Software that are detected by Esports Entertainment for a period of up to six months after the Closing.

  

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(c) Limitations: In no event shall the aggregate liability of any Party to the other (whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise) and in respect of all claims, losses and damages arising under or in connection with this Agreement exceed:

  

(i) $100,000 in respect of any one claim or series of related claims; and

 

(ii) provided that this shall be subject to an overall limit of $1,360,000 in respect of any and all claims, losses and damages arising under or in connection with this Agreement.

 

(d) Exclusions: Neither Party’s liability to the other in contract, tort (including negligence), for misrepresentation (whether innocent or negligent), for breach of statutory duty or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall not extend to any loss of profits, business opportunity, goodwill, data anticipated savings or any special, indirect or consequential loss or damage whatsoever, even if foreseeable or if Swiss Interactive has been advised of the possibility of such damage.

 

(e) Time Limitation:

 

(i) Esports Entertainment shall not bring a claim against Swiss Interactive for breach of the Warranties or in respect of Swiss Interactive’s breach of any other provision of this Agreement (including for the avoidance of doubt a claim under the Warranties) unless written notice has been given to Swiss Interactive 5 days after Esports Entertainment becomes aware of the grounds for a claim, and in any event, on or before the date which is 18 (eighteen) calendar months after Closing (the “ Claim Date ”), providing details of the nature of the claim in reasonably sufficient detail and, so far as practicable, the amount claimed.

 

(ii) Any claim referred to in Section 7.4(e)(i) above shall become fully barred and unenforceable on the Claim Date unless proceedings in respect of that claim have been commenced. For this purpose proceedings shall not be deemed to have been commenced unless they have been issued and served upon Swiss Interactive.

 

(f) Specific Limitations: Esports Entertainment shall not be able to bring a claim against Swiss Interactive if and to the extent that:

 

(i) the breach on which the claim is based occurs as a result of any legislation not in force at the date of this Agreement taking effect retrospectively, any increase in the rates of taxation in force at that date or as a consequence of a change in the interpretation of the law in any jurisdiction after the date of this Agreement;

 

(ii) the breach on which the claim is based would not have arisen but for any voluntary act, omission, transaction or arrangement by or with Esports Entertainment or any person connected with Esports Entertainment after Closing otherwise than in the ordinary course of conducting its business which Esports Entertainment knew or ought reasonably to have known could give rise to a claim;

 

(g) Disclosure: No claim shall be made by Esports Entertainment in respect of Swiss Interactive’s breach of the Warranties or under the indemnities set out in Section7.1 if Esports Entertainment has actual, constructive or imputed knowledge of the fact, omission, circumstance or occurrence.

 

(h) Nature and Scope of Limitations

 

(i) The parties agree that the limitations on liability in this Agreement are fundamental to the Agreement and are reasonable given their respective commercial positions and ability to purchase relevant insurance in respect of risks under this Agreement. Esports Entertainment acknowledges that Swiss Interactive would not provide the Transferred Software to Esports Entertainment without such limitations.

  

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(ii) Notwithstanding any other aspect of this Section 7.4, neither Party excludes or limits any liability for:

 

(A) personal injury (including sickness and death) to the extent that such injury results from the negligence or wilful default of a party or its employees; or

 

(B) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or

 

(C) any breach of any obligations implied by section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982; or

 

(D) any other liability to the extent the same cannot be excluded or limited by law.

 

ARTICLE VIII

 

GENERAL

 

8.1 Expenses . Except as expressly provided herein, each Party shall be solely responsible for its own costs and expenses (including its attorneys’ fees and accountants’ fees): (i) incurred in negotiating and consummating the transactions contemplated hereby; and (ii) for maintaining and perfecting the rights granted to such Party hereunder. including costs for recordation of documents, registration of rights and payment of government fees incurred after Closing.

 

8.2 No Agency . Each Party shall in all matters relating to this Agreement act as an independent contractor. Neither Party shall have authority, nor shall either Party represent that it has any authority, to assume or create any obligation, express or implied, on behalf of the other, or to represent the other Party as agent or employee or in any other capacity. Neither execution nor performance of this Agreement shall be construed to have established any agency, joint venture, or partnership.

 

8.3 Attorneys’ Fees . if any legal action or other legal proceeding relating to this Agreement or the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement is brought against any Party to this Agreement, the Parties shall each pay their own costs.

 

8.4 Notices . Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be delivered to any Party under this Agreement must be in writing and shall be deemed properly delivered, given and received when delivered (by hand, by registered mail, by courier or express delivery service or by facsimile) to the address or email address set forth beneath the name of such Party below (or to such other address or email address as such Party may have specified in a written notice given to the other Party):

 

If to Esports Entertainment:

 

Address:

 

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

170 Pater House, Psaila Street

Birkirkara, Malta

 

Email Address: grant@esportsentertainmentgroup.com

  

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If to Swiss Interactive:

  

Address:

 

Swiss Interactive Software GmbH

Ave. Beauregard 12

1700 Fribourg, Switzerland

 

Email Address: yan@swissbet.com

  

8.5 Governing Law . This letter agreement is governed by, and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the State of Nevada without regard to conflict of laws principles.

 

8.6 Forum and Venue . Any judicial action or proceeding arising hereunder or relating hereto shall be brought in, and the Parties hereby consent to the exclusive, personal jurisdiction of, the Courts of Nevada.

 

8.7 Injunctive Relief . It is understood and agreed that, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement either Party’s breach of confidentiality obligations or provisions relating to proprietary rights will cause irreparable damage for which recovery of money damages would be inadequate, and that the other Party will therefore be entitled to seek timely, injunctive relief to protect such Party’s rights under this Agreement in addition to any and all remedies available at law.

 

8.8 Waiver . No failure on the part of a Party to exercise any power, right, privilege, or remedy under this Agreement, and no delay on the part of any Party in exercising any power, right, privilege, or remedy under this Agreement, will operate as a waiver of such power, right, privilege, or remedy; and no single or partial exercise of any such power, right, privilege, or remedy will preclude any other or further exercise thereof or of any other power, right, privilege, or remedy.

 

(a) No Party shall he deemed to have waived any claim arising from this Agreement, or any power, right, privilege or remedy under this Agreement, unless the waiver of such claim, power, right, privilege or remedy is expressly set forth in a written instrument duly executed and delivered on behalf of such Party; and any such waiver will not be applicable or have any effect except in the specific instance in which it is given.

 

8.9 Assignment . Esports Entertainment may assign all of its assets and other rights acquired hereunder (but not its obligations) in their entirety and in whole, and in part, provided the successor agrees in writing to be bound by all of the obligations set forth in this Agreement in the same manner as Esports Entertainment and such assignment or transfer does not serve to increase the liability of Swiss Interactive under this Agreement. Swiss Interactive shall have no right to assign or transfer this Agreement, or any of its rights hereunder, without the prior permission of Esports Entertainment, which may be granted or withheld at Esports Entertainment’s sole discretion. Any assignment in violation of this Section 8.9 is null and void.

 

8.10 Severability . If, for any reason, a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision of the Agreement will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the Parties, and the remainder of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect. The Parties agree to negotiate in good faith an enforceable substitute provision for any unenforceable provision that most nearly achieves the intent and economic effect of the unenforceable provision. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a court of competent jurisdiction determines that any restriction on any license granted herein is invalid or unenforceable, then the license grants to which such restriction relates shall terminate automatically.

 

8.11 Entire Agreement . This Agreement (including the Exhibits hereto) sets forth the entire understanding of the Parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings between the Parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof.

 

8.12 Amendments . This Agreement may not be amended, modified, altered or supplemented other than by means of a written instrument duly executed and delivered on behalf of Swiss Interactive and Esports Entertainment.

  

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8.13 Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which, when taken together, shall constitute one agreement.

 

8.14 Waiver; Remedies Cumulative . The rights and remedies of the Parties are cumulative and not alternative. Neither any failure nor any delay by any Party in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Agreement or any o f the documents referred to in this Agreement will operate as a waiver of such right, power or privilege, and no single or partial exercise of any such right, power or privilege will preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power or privilege or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. To the maximum extent permitted by law: (a) no claim or right arising out of this Agreement or any of the documents referred to in this Agreement can be discharged by one Party, in whole or in part, by a waiver or renunciation of the claim or right unless in writing signed by another Party; (b) no waiver that may be given by a Party will be applicable except in the specific instance for which it is given; and (c) no notice to or demand on one Party will be deemed to be a waiver of any obligation of that Party or of the right of the Party giving such notice or demand to take further action without notice or demand as provided in this Agreement or the documents referred to in this Agreement.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties, by their duly authorized representatives, have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

 

Swiss Interactive software GmbH.   Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.
     
By: /s/ Yan Rozum   By: /s/ Grant Johnson
Name:  Yan Rozum   Name:  Grant Johnson
Title: Director   Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

Transferred Software and Delivery

 

TRANSFERRED SOFTWARE:

 

The betting exchange and pool betting software currently used by Esports Entertainment on www.vie.gg as at the date of the Closing:

 

(i) Wagering Platform

 

a. Player management module

b. Payments and transaction module

c. Bets module

d. CMS module

e. Desktop and mobile browser-based application for wagering platform

 

(ii) Betting Exchange Platform

 

a. Exchange events creation module

b. Exchange events settlement module

c. Automatic data importer from Sportsradar AG data supplier

d. Desktop and mobile browser-based application for betting exchange platform

 

(iii) Pool Betting Platform

 

a. Pool betting events creation module

b. Pool betting settlement module

c. Automatic data importer from Abiosgaming.com data supplier

d. Desktop and mobile browser-based application for pool betting platform

 

DELIVERY: On the Effective Date, Swiss Interactive shall make the Transferred Software and any related documentation or other Transferred Software available at an agreed upon secure Web site for FTP (File Transfer Protocol) download to Esports Entertainment’s facility.

  

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EXHIBIT B

 

Affirmation for Software Product Purchase by Electronic Transfer

 

The undersigned hereby affirm the following to be true:

 

On the 4th day of November 2019, the following software products were delivered to Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (“Esports Entertainment”) at Malta via electronic transfer:

 

a. Proof Positive Transferred Software as more fully described in the Software Transfer of Agreement between

 

Esports Entertainment and Swiss Interactive dated 4th November, 2019.

 

Electronic Transmission via Remote Telecommunication delivery.

 

The software products were transferred to Esports Entertainment by telecommunications or via Internet download to Esports Entertainment’s computer.

 

Esports Entertainment warrants that, at no time during or after installation of this software product(s) did any employee of Esports Entertainment come into possession of any of the computer media utilized during installation.

 

Esports Entertainment warrants that Esports Entertainment has neither retained nor has any access to “back-up” or “just in case” copies of the installed software.

 

No escrow or other holding of a master copy of the purchased software exists.

 

Affirmed this dated 4th November, 2019.

   

 

 

 

 

(Esports Entertainment employee) (Swiss Interactive employee or
authorized representative)

  

All parties: Please retain a copy of this document for your files.

  

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EXHIBIT C

 

Third Party Software

 

THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE:

 

Wagering Platform: Go, Elixir, Rabbit, Sentry, Graylog, Postgres, PI-1P 7.3, Symfony, Doctrine, Redis

 

Front end libraries: alertify js, axios, camelize, classnames, debug, js-cookie, ramda, react, react-async-script, react-datetime„ react-dom, react-forma, react-google-recaptcha, react-modal, react-redux, react-router, react-router-active-component, react-router-redux, redux, redux-ac, redux-form, redux-logger, redux-promise, redux-thank, store, yup, babel-cli, babel-core, babel-eslint, babel-loader, babel-plugin-ramda, babel-plugin-react-transform, babel-plugin-transform-react-constant-elements, babel-plugin-transform-react-remove-prop-types, babel-plugin-transform-runtime, babel-preset-es2015, babel-preset-es2015-native-modules, babel-preset-react, babel-preset-stage-0, babel-register, babel-runtime, better-npm-run, copy-webpack-plugin, css-loader, cssnano, eslint, eslint-config-standard, eslint-config-standard-react, eslint-loader, eslint-plugin-babel, eslint-plugin-promise, eslint-plugin-react, eslintplugin-standard, estraverse-fb, extract-text-webpack-plugin, file-loader, fs-extra, html-webpack-plugin, imports-loader, isparta-loader, json-loader, koa, koa-connect-history-api-fallback, koa-convert, koa-proxy, koa-static, less, less-loader, nodemon, postcss-loader, react-addons-test-utils, react-transform-catch-errors, react-transform-hmr, redbox-react, redux-devtools, redux-devtools-dock-monitor, redux-devtools-log-monitor, rimraf, shipit-cli, deploy, style-loader, url-loader, webpack, webpack-dev-middleware, webpack-hot-middleware, yargs

  

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EXHIBIT D

 

Prior Grantees

 

PRIOR GRANTEES: None

 

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Exhibit 14.1

 

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

 

Code of Ethics Purpose

 

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) has adopted the following Code of Ethics (the “Code”) to apply to all officers, employees, and directors of the Company. The Code is intended to promote ethical conduct and compliance with laws and regulations, to provide guidance with respect to the handling of ethical issues, to implement mechanisms to report unethical conduct, to foster a culture of honesty and accountability, to deter wrongdoing, and to ensure fair and accurate financial reporting.

 

No code or policy can anticipate every situation that may arise. Accordingly, this Code is intended to serve as a source of guiding principles. You are encouraged to bring questions about particular circumstances that may involve one or more of the provisions of this Code to the attention of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer or Chairman of the Board, who may consult with the Company’s outside legal counsel as appropriate. In this Code, the term “you” refers to officers, employees and directors of the Company.

 

Introduction

 

The Company’s officers, employees, and directors are expected to adhere to a high standard of ethical conduct. The reputation and good standing of the Company depend on the conduct of the Company’s business and how the public perceives such conduct. Unethical actions, or the appearance of unethical actions, are unacceptable. In addition to each of the directives set forth in this Code, the Company’s officers, employees, and directors shall be guided by the following principles in carrying out their duties and responsibilities on behalf of the Company:

 

Loyalty, Honesty, and Integrity. You must not be, or appear to be, subject to influences, interests, or relationships that conflict with the best interests of the Company.

 

Observance of Ethical Standards. When carrying out your duties and responsibilities for, and on behalf of, the Company, you must adhere to the high ethical standards described in this Code.

 

Accountability. You are responsible for your own adherence and the adherence of the other officers, employees, and directors to whom this Code applies. Familiarize yourself with each provision of this Code.

 

Integrity of Records and Financial Reporting

 

The Chief Financial Officer and Secretary (collectively, “Senior Financial Officers”) and the Chief Executive Officer are responsible for the accurate and reliable preparation and maintenance of the Company’s financial records. Accurate and reliable preparation of financial records is of critical importance to proper management decisions and the fulfillment of the Company’s financial, legal, and reporting obligations. As a public company, the Company files annual and periodic reports and makes other reports to its Shareholders and regulators. It is critical that these reports be timely and accurate. The Company expects those officers who have a role in the preparation and/ or review of information included in the Company’s filings to report such information accurately and honestly. Reports and documents the Company files with, or submits to, as well as other public communications made by the Company, must contain full, fair, accurate, timely, and easily understandable disclosure that does not mislead the reader.

 

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The Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers are responsible for establishing, and together with the directors or the members of the Company’s Audit Committee, as the case may be, overseeing adequate disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls and procedures, including procedures which are designed to enable the Company to: (a) accurately document and account for transactions on the books and records of the Company and its subsidiaries; and (b) maintain reports, vouchers, bills, invoices, payroll and service records, performance records, and other essential data with care and honesty.

 

Conflicts of Interest

 

You must not participate in any activity that could conflict with your duties and responsibilities to the Company. A “conflict of interest” arises when one’s personal, familial, or close friend’s interests or activities appear to, or may, influence such person’s ability to act in the best interests of the Company. Any material transaction or relationship that reasonably could be expected to give rise to a conflict of interest should be disclosed to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. In addition, because conflicts of interest are not always obvious, you are encouraged to bring questions about particular situations to the attention of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

 

This Code does not describe all possible conflicts of interest that could develop. Some of the more common conflicts from which you must refrain are set forth below:

 

Family Members. You may encounter a conflict of interest when doing business with, or competing with, organizations in which you have an ownership interest or in which a family member has an ownership or employment interest. “Family members” at a minimum include a spouse, parents, children, siblings, and in-laws. You must not conduct business on behalf of the Company with family members or an organization with which your family member is associated, unless such business relationship has been disclosed and authorized by a majority of the independent members of the Board.

 

Improper Conduct and Activities. You may not engage in any conduct or activities that are inconsistent with the Company’s best interests or that disrupt or impair the Company’s relationship with any person or entity with which the Company has entered, or proposes to enter, into a business or contractual relationship.

 

Compensation from Non-Company Sources. You may not accept compensation in any form for services performed for the Company from any source other than the Company.

 

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Gifts. Neither you nor your family members may accept gifts from persons or entities if such gifts are made in order to influence you in your capacity as an officer, employee, or director of the Company, or if acceptance of such gifts could create the appearance of a conflict of interest.

 

Personal Use of Company Assets. You may not use Company assets, labour, or information for personal use other than incidental personal use, unless approved by a majority of the independent members of the Board or as part of a compensation or expense reimbursement program.

 

Corporate Opportunities

 

You are prohibited from: (a) taking for yourself personally, opportunities related to the Company’s business; (b) using the Company’s property, information, or position for personal gain; or (c) competing with the Company for business opportunities; provided, however, if the Company’s disinterested directors determine that the Company will not pursue such opportunity, the individual may take the opportunity after disclosure of all material facts by the individual seeking to pursue the opportunity.

 

Confidentiality

 

You must maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted to you by the Company and any other confidential information about the Company, its business, customers, or suppliers, from whatever source, except when disclosure is authorized or legally mandated. For purposes of this Code, “confidential information” includes all non-public information relating to the Company, its business, customers, or suppliers.

 

Compliance with laws, Rules, and Regulations

 

It is the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and the Company expects its officers, employees, and directors to carry out their responsibilities on behalf of the Company in accordance with such laws, rules, and regulations and to refrain from illegal conduct

 

Encouraging the Reporting of Any Illegal or Unethical Behaviour

 

The Company is committed to operating according to the highest standards of business conduct and ethics and to maintaining a culture of ethical compliance. Officers, employees, and directors should promote an environment in which the Company: (a) encourages officers, employees, and directors to talk to supervisors, managers, and other appropriate personnel when in doubt about the best course of action in a particular situation; (b) encourages officers, employees, and directors to report violations of laws, rules and regulations to appropriate personnel; and (c) informs officers, employees, and directors that the Company will not allow retaliation for reports made in good faith.

 

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Fair Dealing

 

The officers, employees, and directors should deal fairly with the Company’s customers, suppliers, competitors, and other officers, employees, and directors. It is the policy of the Company to prohibit any person from taking unfair advantage of another through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts, or any other unfair dealing practice.

 

Waivers

 

It is the Company’s policy that waivers of this Code will not be granted except in extreme circumstances. Any waiver of this Code may only be granted by a majority of the Board, and only after disclosure of all material facts by the individual seeking the waiver. Any waiver of this Code will be promptly disclosed as required by law or stock exchange regulation.

 

Acknowledgment

 

All officers, employees, and directors of the Company must acknowledge receipt of, and certify their willingness to adhere to, the foregoing when first employed or appointed and thereafter when this Code is amended.

 

Conclusion

 

You should communicate any suspected violation of this Code, or any unethical behaviour encompassed by this Code, promptly to the Chief Executive Officer, or if any such behaviour involves the Chief Executive Officer such communications should be brought to the attention of the Board. Violations will be taken seriously and investigated by the Board or by a person or persons designated by the Board, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in the event of any violations of this Code. If there are any questions involving application of this Code, guidance should be sought from the Company’s corporate counsel.

 

I hereby certify that I have read and understood this Code of Ethics document. I do hereby certify that I will adhere to both the letter and spirit of this code.

 

Signature:    
     
Name:    
     
Date:    

 

 

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Exhibit 21.1

 

SUBSIDIARIES

 

Vie Esports Services BV, a Curacao corporation 100%

Esports Services (Antigua) Ltd., an Antigua and Barbuda corporation 100%

Esport Entertainment (Malta) Limited, a Malta corporation 100%

Esport Services (Malta) Limited, a Malta corporation 100%

Ardmore Software SP. Z.O.O., a Polan corporation 100%

 

Exhibit 23.1

 

 

 

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

 

 

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of our report dated October 12, 2018, related to the consolidated financial statements of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. for the year ended June 30, 2018, and to the reference to us under the heading “Experts” in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

 

 

UHY McGovern Hurley LLP

 

 

Chartered Professional Accountants

Licensed Public Accountants

  

Toronto, Ontario

May 1, 2019

 

 

 

 

A member of UHY International, a network of independent accounting and consulting firm

 

 

 

Exhibit 23.2

PLS CPA, A Professional Corp.

t 4725 MERCURY STREET SUITE 210 t SAN DIEGO t CALIFORNIA 92111 t

t TELEPHONE (858)722-5953 t FAX (858) 761-0341 t FAX (858) 764-5480

t E-MAIL changgpark@gmail.com t

 

 

April 29, 2019

  

To Whom It May Concern:

 

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements on Form S-1 of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. of our report dated on October 23, 2017, on the audit of the financial statements of Esports entertainment Group, Inc. as of June 30, 2017, and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended and the reference to us under the caption “Experts.”

 

Very truly yours,

 

/s/ PLS CPA

____________________________

PLS CPA, A Professional Corp.

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

  

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

  Audit Committee Charter

 

Purpose

 

The Audit Committee (“Committee”) of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (“Company”) is appointed by the Board of Directors (“Board”) to discharge the Board’s responsibilities relating to oversight of the following:

 

The integrity of the Company’s financial statements and financial reporting processes;
   
The Company’s internal accounting systems, financial and operational controls;
   
The qualifications and independence of the independent auditor;
   
The performance of the Company’s Internal Audit function and the independent auditor; and,
   
The Company’s compliance with the Code of Business Ethics, and legal and regulatory requirements.

 

In fulfilling its duties, the Committee will maintain free and open communication between the Board, the independent auditor, Internal Auditors and management of the Company.

 

Committee Membership

 

The Committee will be composed of at least three directors, two of whom satisfy the definition of “independent” under the listing standards of the NASDAQ.

 

In addition, members of the Committee may not accept any consulting, advisory, or other compensatory fee from the Company (other than in their capacity as a member of the Board or one or more of the Board’s committees) and may not be affiliated persons of the Company or its subsidiaries.

 

All Committee members will be financially literate and will have sufficient knowledge of financial matters to enable them to carry out the responsibilities of the Committee. At least one member of the Committee will be a “financial expert”.

 

The Committee members will be appointed by the Board and may be remsoved by the Board in its discretion.

 

Meetings

 

The Committee shall meet as often as its members deem necessary to perform the Committee’s responsibilities. A majority of the Committee will comprise a quorum when all Committee members are unable to attend a meeting.

 

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Committee Authority and Responsibilities

 

The Committee shall have the authority to investigate any matter brought to its attention, with full access to all relevant records, property and personnel of the Company, and with the authority to retain outside counsel or other experts and advisors as it determines necessary.

 

The Company will provide appropriate funding, as determined by the Committee, for payment of compensation to the independent auditor or any other registered public accounting firm engaged for the purposes of preparing or issuing an audit report or performing other audit, review or attestation services for the Company; compensation to any other advisers engaged by the Committee; and, ordinary administrative expenses of the Committee that are necessary or appropriate in carrying out its duties.

 

The Committee will make regular reports to the Board and will propose any necessary action to the Board. The Committee will review and reassess the adequacy of this Charter at least annually and recommend any proposed changes to the Board for approval. The Committee will at least annually evaluate its own performance to determine whether or not it is functioning effectively.

 

The primary responsibility of the Committee is to oversee the Company’s financial reporting process and report the results of its activities to the Board. Management is responsible for preparing the Company’s financial statements and the independent auditor is responsible for auditing those financial statements. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Committee believes its policies and procedures should remain flexible, in order to best react to changing conditions and with the objective of assessing whether the Company’s accounting and financial reporting practices are in accordance with all requirements and are of the highest quality.

 

While the Committee has the specific responsibilities set forth in this Charter, the Committee does not regularly conduct audits or investigations to determine that the Company’s financial statements are complete and accurate and in compliance with generally accepted accounting practices.

 

The following represent the primary recurring duties and responsibilities of the Committee in carrying out its oversight responsibilities:

 

A. Independent Auditor

 

The Committee is directly responsible for the appointment and termination (subject, as applicable, to shareholder ratification), compensation and oversight of the work of the independent auditor, including resolution of disagreements between management and the auditor regarding financial reporting. The Committee will, at least annually, evaluate the independent auditor’s qualifications, performance and independence, taking into account the opinions of management and Internal Audit. Such evaluation will include the review and evaluation of the experience and qualifications of the senior members of the independent auditor team.

 

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The_ Committee will pre-approve all audit and non-audit services provided by the independent auditor unless such services are considered de-minimus audit-related services and acceptable under !he Company’s independent auditor policy. The Committee may delegate pre-approval authority to a m m_ber of the Committee. The decisions of any Committee member to whom pre- approval authority Is delegated must be presented to the full Committee at its next scheduled meeting.
   
At least annually, the Committee will obtain and review a report by the independent auditor describing:

 

1. The firm’s internal quality control procedures.
     
2. Any material issues raised by:

 

The most recent internal quality control review, reviews performed by, or any other peer review of the firm,
     
Any inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities, within the preceding five years, respecting one or more independent audits carried out by the firm, and
     
Any steps taken to deal with any such issues.

 

3. All relationships between the independent auditor and the Company to assess the auditor’s independence.

 

The Committee will also establish for the Company clear hiring policies for employees or former employees of the independent auditor.

 

B. Audit Processes and Reporting

 

The Committee will meet with Internal Auditor, the independent auditor and appropriate management of the Company to review the overall scope and plans for their respective audits, including the adequacy of staffing and compensation.
   
The Committee will also meet with these groups to discuss the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s accounting, financial and other internal controls, including the Company’s policies and procedures to assess, monitor and manage legal and ethical compliance programs, including the Code of Business Ethics.
   
The Committee will also discuss with management the Company’s major financial risk exposures and the steps management has taken to monitor and control such exposures, including the Company’s risk assessment and risk management policies.
   
Further, the Committee will meet separately with management Internal Auditor and the independent auditor periodically, to discuss the results of their examinations and whether there were any audit problems encountered during their work or with management’s responses.
   
The Committee will review:

 

1. Reports from the independent auditor on the critical policies and practices of the Company, and all alternative treatments of financial information within generally accepted accounting principles that have been discussed with management;

 

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2. Management’s assertion on its assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls as of the end of the most recent fiscal year and the independent auditor’s report on management’s assertion as required;
     
3. All material written communications between the independent auditor and Internal Auditor, such as the management letter or accounting adjustments that were noted or proposed by the independent auditor, but were not adopted or reflected; and,
     
4. Any material communications between the independent auditor team and the independent auditor’s national office regarding auditing or accounting issues presented by the engagement.

 

The Committee will discuss with the independent auditor and Internal Auditor the effect of regulatory and accounting initiatives as well as off-balance sheet structures and aggregate contractual obligations on the Company’s financial statements.
   
The Committee will review the interim financial statements with management and the independent auditor prior to the filing of the Company’s Quarterly Reports. Also, the Committee will discuss the results of the quarterly review and any other matters required to be communicated to the Committee by the independent auditor under generally accepted auditing standards. The Chairman or a designee of the Committee may represent the entire Committee for purposes of this review. Further, the Committee will review and discuss earnings press releases, including the use, if any, of “pro-forma” or “adjusted” non-GAAP information, as well as financial information and earnings guidance provided to analysts and rating agencies with management and the independent auditor.
   
The Committee will review with management and the independent auditor the financial statements and disclosures under Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of operations, to be included in the Company’s Annual Reports. The Committee will also review with management and the independent auditor their judgments about the quality, not just acceptability, of accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant judgments and the clarity of the disclosures in the financial statements. Additionally, the Committee will discuss the results of the annual audit and any other matters required to be communicated to the Committee by the independent auditor under generally accepted auditing standards. Following completion of the annual audit, the Committee will review the independent auditor’s recommendations to management as well as the results of procedures performed.
   
The Committee will prepare its report to be included in the Company’s annual proxy statements.

 

Committee members are prohibited from: (a) taking advantage of opportunities related to the Company’s business; (b) using the Company’s property, information, or position for personal gain; or (c) competing with the Company for business opportunities; provided, however, if the Company’s disinterested directors determine that the Company will not pursue such opportunity, the individual may take the opportunity after disclosure of all material.

 

C. Other

 

The Committee will establish procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters, and the confidential, anonymous submission by employees of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters. In addition, if appropriate, the Committee will receive corporate attorneys’ reports of evidence of material violations of securities laws or breaches of fiduciary duty.

 

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 Exhibit 99.2  

 

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

Compensation Committee Charter

 

Purpose

 

The Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”) of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. sets compensation levels for the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), all other senior executive officers of the Company and members of the Company’s Board of Directors, establishes compensation, incentive and benefit plans for such individuals and approves payments under such incentive plans.

 

The Compensation Committee is also responsible for selecting the recipients of stock options, establishing the timing of grants, and setting the option exercise price within the terms of the Option Plan, if any.

 

The Compensation Committee’s compensation policies are designed to attract and retain highly skilled individuals, reward outstanding individual performance, encourage cooperative team efforts and provide an incentive to enhance long term stockholder value.

 

In establishing salaries for the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, other executive officers and directors, consideration is given to salary ranges for comparable positions in similar size companies. Data for such comparisons is obtained from nationwide surveys conducted by independent compensation consulting firms and from reviewing other companies’ compensation information included in their proxy statements.

 

In setting salaries within competitive ranges, the Compensation Committee considers performance related factors including the Company’s overall results during the past year and its performance relative to a budgeted plan or stated objectives. Consideration also is given to an individual’s contribution to the Company and the accomplishments of departments for which that officer has management responsibility. Potential for future contributions to the Company is also taken into account for all executive officers and directors.

 

Membership

 

The membership of the Compensation Committee consists of at least three directors, two of whom are independent. The members of the Compensation Committee are elected by the Board at its annual meeting held in conjunction with the annual shareholders meeting. Members of the Compensation Committee shall hold their office until their successors are duly elected and qualified, or until such member’s earlier resignation or removal. The Board shall have the power at any time to remove from or add to the membership of the Compensation Committee and to fill vacancies, subject to the independence requirements referred to above. Unless a Chairperson is elected by the full Board, the members of the Compensation Committee may designate a Chairperson by majority vote of the full Compensation Committee membership.

 

Operations

 

The Compensation Committee meets at least two times a year. Additional meetings may occur as the Compensation Committee or its Chairperson deems advisable. The Committee will cause to be kept, adequate minutes of all its proceedings, and will report its actions to the next meeting of the Board. Compensation Committee members will be furnished with copies of the minutes of each meeting and any action taken by unanimous consent. The Compensation Committee is governed by the same rules regarding meetings (including meetings by conference telephone or similar communications equipment), action without meetings, notice, waiver of notice, and quorum and voting requirements as are applicable to the Board.

 

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Authority

 

The Compensation Committee will have the resources and authority necessary to discharge its duties and responsibilities, including the authority to retain outside counsel or other experts or consultants, as it deems appropriate. Any communications between the Compensation Committee and legal counsel in the course of obtaining legal advice will be considered privileged communications of the Company and the Compensation Committee will take all necessary steps to preserve the privileged nature of those communications.

 

Responsibilities

 

The Compensation Committee will have the follows duties, consistent with applicable law:

 

Compensation Levels for Executive Officers and Directors

 

Review and approve goals and objectives of the CEO and executive management in consultation with the full Board, evaluate CEO, executive officers and directors’ performance in light of those objectives, and set CEO and executive management compensation levels consistent with those objectives.
   
Review and approve the consideration paid to non-employee directors for any annual retainers and/or meeting fees. No member of the Compensation Committee will act to fix his or her own compensation except for uniform compensation paid to all directors for their services as such.
   
Review and approve compensation packages for new executive officers and directors and termination packages for the same and other company employees as requested by management.
   
Review and approve the awards made under any executive officer bonus plan, and provide an appropriate report to the Board.

 

Compensation Plans

 

Review the competitiveness of the Company’s executive compensation programs and director compensation to: (a) attract and retain qualified individuals, (b) provide motivation to achieve the Company’s business objectives, and (c) align the interest of key leadership with the long-term interests of the Company’s shareholders.
   
Review trends in management and director compensation, oversee the development of new compensation plans and, when necessary, approve the revision of existing plans.
   
Review and make recommendations concerning long-term incentive compensation plans, including the use of stock options and other equity-based plans. Except as otherwise delegated by the Board, the Compensation Committee will act on behalf of the Board as the “Committee” established to administer equity-based and employee benefit plans, and as such will discharge any responsibilities imposed on the Committee under those plans, including making and authorizing grants, in accordance with the terms of those plans.

  

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Planning

 

Review and discuss with the Board and senior officers plans for officer development and corporate succession plans for the CEO and other senior officers.
   
Review periodic reports from management on matters relating to the Company’s personnel appointments and practices.
   
Produce an annual Report of the Compensation Committee on Executive and Director Compensation for the Company’s annual proxy statement.
   
Annually evaluate the Compensation Committee’s performance and this Charter.

 

 

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Exhibit 99.3

 

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.

Nominating and Corporate Governance Charter

 

Purpose

 

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (the “committee”) is appointed by the Board of Directors of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (the “Company”) and is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that relate to the Board’s responsibilities for general corporate governance including Board organization, membership and evaluation to meet its fiduciary obligations to Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. and its shareholders.

 

Composition

 

The committee will be composed of not less than three Board members whereby two members will be “independent” in accordance with applicable law. The Board of Directors shall appoint the Chair of the Committee and its members. The Chair of the Committee can be removed by the Board of Directors with, or without cause. The Board of Directors can appoint new members when vacancies occur or in the event that the Board of Directors determines that the number of the committee members be increased. The Chair of the Board or any member of the Committee may call meetings of the committee. The Committee shall have the authority to delegate any of its responsibilities to subcommittees as the Committee deems appropriate provided that the subcommittees are composed of independent directors.

 

Meetings

 

The Committee shall meet as often as its members deem necessary to perform the Committee’s responsibilities. A majority of the Committee will comprise a quorum when all Committee members are unable to attend a meeting. Members of the Committee are expected to use all reasonable efforts to attend each meeting. The Chair of the Committee may also request that members of management, legal counsel, or other advisors attend the committee meetings.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

The Committee duties will include the following:

 

Sole authority to retain and terminate any search firm, at the company’s expense, to be used to identify director candidates and has the sole authority to approve any such firm’s fees and other retention and termination terms.
   
Determine the skills and qualifications in accordance with search criteria required of potential directors, identify, screen potential candidates and make recommendations to the Board of Directors to fill vacancies on the Board. Full Board approval is required for nominees to stand for election at the annual meeting of the shareholders.

 

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Annually, evaluate candidates to be nominated to serve on the Board and recommend the slate of nominees to stand for election at the annual meeting of the shareholders. In evaluating candidates, the committee shall take into account the following: whether a candidate is independent, relevant experience, leadership qualities, diversity, and ability to represent shareholders.
   
Annually review and recommend to the Board for approval the appointment of directors to Board committees and the selection of the chair for each committee.
   
Develop and recommend to the Board for approval a set of corporate governance principles and practices applicable to the company and review such principles annually and recommend amendments as necessary.
   
Oversee the evaluation of the Board and its committees, which may include developing and recommending an annual review process.
   
Annually review the Committee’s Charter to assess adequacy and update and/or amend as appropriate.

 

Authority

 

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee members will have sole authority to retain, at the company’s expense, a search firm to be used to identify director candidates or to retain other advisors as necessary to discharge the committee’s duties and obligations. The Committee may form and delegate responsibilities to subcommittees of the committee, as necessary and to the extent allowed under applicable law.

 

The Committee will make regular reports to the Board and will recommend necessary action to the Board. The committee will review the Charter annually and will put forth any proposed changes to the Board for approval.

 

The Compensation Committee may form and delegate responsibilities to subcommittees of the committee, as necessary and to the extent allowed under applicable law.

 

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