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2020 Was the Year of Possibilities for WePlay Esports

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February 10, 2021

George Miller

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2020 is a year we will always remember, but at WePlay Esports, we will also recall those difficult months for a very different reason. To us, it was a time of growth, change, and exploration.

Last year, the esports media holding company hosted eight events with a total prize pool of $1,605,000. Among them, there was the WeSave! Charity Play online marathon, which raised $188,879 for the battle effort against COVID-19.

A Year Full of Firsts

While the year brought about social distancing, only gathering in small groups, and working from home, it also marked a new direction for WePlay Esports, leading to a handful of firsts. Let’s look at those more closely.

WePlay! Bukovel Minor 2020

WePlay Esports hosted its first Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) event, WePlay! Bukovel Minor 2020, which also happened to be the first of its tournaments to be hosted in a remote location. The Bukovel ski resort in Ukraine made an excellent backdrop for our winter holiday theme and, according to Esports Charts, garnered 233,124 peak viewers and 5,484,237 hours watched. This made it the most-watched Minor in the history of the DPC.

“Fresh from the holiday season, we wanted to hold on to all that revelry and share it with the community we love. So, the WePlay Esports team prepared the biggest gift — a DPC Minor to remember,” says Yura Lazebnikov, Managing Partner at WePlay Esports.

WePlay! VALORANT Invitational

VALORANT brought Riot Games’ free-to-play business model to first-person shooters, and WePlay Esports was one of the first tournament operators to host an event in the new esports discipline. WePlay! VALORANT Invitational was a $50,000 prize pool tournament with a neon cyberpunk vibe. The event became a part of the official VALORANT IGNITION SERIES. According to Esports Charts, running from July 15 to 19, the event secured a peak viewership of 54,021 and 687,359 hours watched. The company learned that half the VALORANT tournament audience was aged between 18 and 24. Additionally, we discovered that those who both watched broadcasts on WePlay Esports’ English Twitch channel and visited the event page on the website, love movies and technology just as much as they do video games.

WePlay Dragon Temple

Before the year was over, we added yet another new discipline, Mortal Kombat 11, to our list, but this also meant we had stepped into a new genre. The $60,000 WePlay Dragon Temple event gained 10,718 peak viewers and 163,401 hours watched with an air time of 29 hours (Esports Charts provided the data). These statistics made it the Mortal Kombat 11 tournament of 2020 ranked second by highest peak viewers and hours watched outside NetherRealm Studios’ official event.

From the wardrobe to stage setup, WePlay Dragon Temple was one of our most impressive productions yet. That we were able to do this during the pandemic year and keep all players, talent, and staff safe is an achievement I’m very proud of,” says Oleg Krot, Managing Partner at WePlay Esports.

Weathering the Storm

The year 2020 will remain in our collective memory as a difficult one, following the hardships experienced worldwide due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, 2020 was not without its merits, as WePlay Esports was able to adapt quickly to the new state of affairs. It was no groundhog day, that’s for sure!

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Kambi Group plc repurchase of shares during 23 April – 29 April 2025

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April 30, 2025

George Miller

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Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”) has during the period 23 April to 29 April 2025 (the “Buyback Period”) repurchased a total of 10,000 ordinary shares (ISIN: MT0000780107) as part of the share buyback programme, within the mandate approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 20 June 2024 (the “Programme”).

The objective of the Programme is to achieve added value for Kambi’s shareholders and to give the Board increased flexibility with Kambi’s capital structure by reducing the capital. The Programme is being carried out in accordance with the Maltese Companies Act, EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 (“MAR”) and other applicable rules.

During the Buyback Period, Kambi repurchased a total of 10,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 118.45 SEK. From the beginning of the Programme, which started on 6 November 2024, until and including 29 April 2025, Kambi has repurchased a total of 1,262,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 108.89 SEK per share.

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

Date	Aggregated daily volume (number of ordinary shares)	Weighted average share price per day (SEK)	Total daily transaction value (SEK)
23 April 2025	2,000	120.13	240,268
24 April 2025	2,000	117.86	235,710
25 April 2025	2,000	119.02	238,034
28 April 2025	2,000	117.57	235,133
29 April 2025	2,000	117.68	235,365

All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm by Carnegie Investment Bank AB on behalf of Kambi. Following the acquisitions and as of 29 April 2025, Kambi’s holding of its own shares amounted to 1,262,000 and the total number of issued shares in Kambi is 29,903,619 ordinary shares. Under the Programme Kambi is authorised to repurchase a maximum of 3,127,830 ordinary shares, up to a maximum amount of €12.0 million.

A full breakdown of all transactions carried out during the Buyback Period is attached to this announcement.

Information on the Programme is available on Kambi’s website, kambi.com/investors/share-information/

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WinSpirit Casino Earns AskGamblers Certificate of Trust

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April 30, 2025

George Miller

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WinSpirit is proud to announce that it has officially received the Certificate of Trust from AskGamblers—one of the most respected accolades an online casino can achieve.

This certificate is awarded only to platforms that demonstrate exceptional standards in key areas such as fast payouts, high player ratings, and a strong commitment to responsible gambling. It reflects WinSpirit’s dedication to player satisfaction and further strengthens the brand’s reputation as a trustworthy, high-performing casino.

With this recognition, WinSpirit reaffirms its promise to players: that their funds and personal data are protected, their rights are upheld, and their experience is both fair and rewarding.

“Receiving the Certificate of Trust is not just a badge of honour – it reflects the daily effort we put into building a casino that players and partners can rely on” — says Kate Van Engelen, PR Manager at WinSpirit.

“It motivates us to continue setting the bar high in fairness, support, and transparency,” she added.

AskGamblers is an acclaimed casino affiliate website, renowned for offering players unbiased, accurate, and up-to-date information about online casinos.

The AskGamblers Certificate of Trust now takes pride of place on the WinSpirit website, serving as a clear symbol of quality, reliability, and transparency.

With over 17,000 games, a wide range of payment methods, 24/7 customer support, and generous bonuses, WinSpirit continues to set the standard for excellence in online gaming.

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A New Era Arrives As GTO Wizard Technology Integrates With GGMillion$ Live Stream

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April 30, 2025

George Miller

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In the late 1990s, the introduction of the hole card camera revolutionized televised poker, letting fans finally experience the hidden drama and brilliance behind every hand.

Now, GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, together with GTO Wizard, poker’s leading educational platform, is proud to announce the next great leap in live poker broadcasting. Starting next Tuesday, May 6th, the GGMillion$ final table stream will feature live, on-screen analysis powered by GTO Wizard’s state-of-the-art technology.

For selected hands, viewers will see real-time strategy insights, revealing the optimal play at each betting street, and letting fans instantly track when players stick to Game Theory Optimal (GTO) strategy or go their own way. The GGMillion$ commentary team will also have access to GTO Wizard’s AI live analysis, allowing for even deeper, more nuanced coverage of the action.

This integration doesn’t just revolutionize the viewing experience — it brings a new layer of transparency and trust to the game. Each player’s decisions at the final table will be monitored for fairness, ensuring the highest integrity on the game’s biggest stage.

For the first time, poker fans will get a front-row seat to the true strategic battleground — and experience exactly what separates the world’s best players from the rest. The future of poker broadcasting is here. See it unfold live on May 6.

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GTO Wizard AI has revolutionized the way poker is learned and played, continuing to push the boundaries of game theory innovation. Learn more about GTO Wizard AI here: blog.gtowizard.com/ai-and-the-future-of-poker/

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