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Capricorn Business Acquisitions Announces Letter Of Intent with Blockchain Innovations
TORONTO, June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Capricorn Business Acquisitions Inc. (NEX Board:CAK.H) (“Capricorn” or the “Company“), a capital pool company, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent (“LOI“) dated May 25, 2018 with Las Vegas-based Blockchain Innovations Corp. (“BCI“), whereby BCI will exchange (“Share Exchange“) all its issued and outstanding common shares (“BCI Shares“) for common shares in the capital of Capricorn (“CAK Shares“) and become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capricorn. The proposed transaction will constitute the Company’s qualifying transaction (the “Qualifying Transaction” or “QT“) under the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange“).
About Blockchain Innovations Corp.
BCI designs and develops market ready blockchain technology for public and private real-money wagering and peer-to-peer gaming companies across the globe. BCI’s blockchain technology consists of a fully functional crypto-currency wallet, a tipbot – PebbleGo for easily sending and receiving smart contracts, and its Smart Contracts platform – the ideal wagering eco-system for instant confirmation, where contracts are tradeable, divisible, transferable and new wagering not available in traditional retail or online markets. BCI’s technology is built around PebbleCoin, a gambling-by-design cryptocurrency that has been mined since 2015. PebbleCoin’s unique features make it the only crypto-currency that can facilitate real-time wagering.
Transaction Summary
Under the terms of the LOI, as consideration for the Share Exchange, subject to BCI completing the Pre-QT Financing and Concurrent Financing (each as defined below) Capricorn is expected to issue the following securities to BCI securityholders in exchange for their respective securities of BCI:
- 69,125,000 common shares in the capital of Capricorn (“CAK Shares“), at a deemed price of $0.32 per CAK Share;
- 3,750,000 warrants to purchase CAK Shares at a price of CAD$0.30 per CAK Share (“Initial Warrants“);
- 600,000 compensation options (“Initial Compensation Options“). Each Initial Compensation Option will be exercisable at a price of $0.20 into one initial broker unit (“Initial Broker Unit“), each comprised of one CAK Share and one half of one Initial Warrant;
- 7,812,500 warrants to purchase CAK Shares at a price of CAD$0.42 per CAK Share (“Concurrent Financing Warrants“);
- 1,250,000 compensation options (“Concurrent Financing Compensation Options“). Each Concurrent Financing Compensation Option will be exercisable at a price of $0.32 into one broker unit (“Concurrent Financing Broker Unit“), each comprised of one CAK Share and one half of one Concurrent Financing Warrant;
The totals above assume that each of Pre-QT Financing and Concurrent Financing are fully subscribed.
Prior to the completion of the QT, and subject to the receipt of shareholder approval, Capricorn is expected to complete a share consolidation (the “Share Consolidation“) of the CAK Shares on a 1.40 old CAK Shares for one new CAK Share basis, such that Capricorn would have 4,821,574 CAK Shares issued and outstanding prior to completion of the QT. FMI Capital Advisory Inc. (“FMICAI“) will act as an exclusive financial advisor to BCI with respect to the Qualifying Transaction.
BCI is currently undertaking a private placement (“Pre-QT Financing“) of units of BCI (“BCI Units“) at a price of CAD$0.20 per BCI Unit for gross proceeds of up to a total of CAD$1,500,000. Each BCI Unit is comprised of one common share in the capital of (“BCI Share“) and one half of one BCI Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant being referred to as a “BCI Pre-QT Warrant“) exercisable into BCI Shares at a price of CAD$0.30 per BCI Share for a period of two years from issuance. BCI may pay a finder’s fee equal to 8% cash and 8% broker warrants to registered brokers and other finders where permitted by applicable securities legislation.
As of the date hereof, BCI has closed on the first and second tranches of the Pre-QT Financing for total gross proceeds of CAD$870,000 by issuing 4,350,000 BCI Shares and 2,175,000 BCI Pre-QT Warrants. BCI anticipates closing the balance of the Pre-QT Financing in due course. BCI has engaged Foundation Markets Inc. (“FMI“), a Toronto-based investment banking group registered as an exempt market dealer to act as an exclusive agent with respect to the Pre-QT Financing.
BCI also intends to complete a further financing immediately prior to closing of the Qualifying Transaction (“Concurrent Financing“) for gross proceeds of a minimum of CAD$3,000,000 and a maximum of CAD$5,000,000 of units (“QT Units“) at a price of CAD$0.32 per QT Unit. Each QT Unit will be comprised of one BCI Share and one half of one BCI Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant being referred to as a “BCI QT Warrant“) exercisable into BCI Shares at a price of CAD$0.42 per BCI Share for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance.
BCI Shares, BCI Pre-QT Warrants and BCI QT Warrants will be exchanged for CAK Shares, Initial Warrants and Concurrent Warrants respectively. It is expected that the net proceeds of the Pre-QT Financing and Concurrent Financing will be used to fund BCI’s buildout of its technology implementation team, sales and marketing efforts comprised primarily of targeting of specific lead market segments, marketing and branding efforts, and general working capital purposes.
A disclosure document in respect of the proposed QT will be prepared and filed in accordance with Policy 2.4 of the Exchange on SEDAR at www.sedar.com no less than seven (7) business days prior to the Closing.
Completion of the Qualifying Transaction remains conditional on completion of due diligence, receipt of all required regulatory, director and shareholder approvals, execution of definitive agreements and certain other conditions that are customary for transactions of this nature.
BCI Financial and Corporate Information
BCI has one wholly owned subsidiary – Blockchain Innovations LLC (“BCL“), a Nevada corporation, which carries out its business in the United States. BCI intends to enter into an agreement with Mr. Morris Mosseri (a director of BCI), to acquire the intellectual property relating to the blockchain platform and wallet application, which enables a wagering eco-system to validate and process transactions instantly on-blockchain utilizing a decentralized network.
Each of BCI and BCL are development stage entities and have not earned significant revenue. BCL has incurred certain costs relating to development of the intellectual property that is being assigned to BCI.
Capricorn will provide further details in respect of the financial information regarding BCI in due course by way of press release. However, Capricorn will make available to the Exchange, all financial information as required by the Exchange and will provide, in a press release to be disseminated at a later date, summary financial information derived from such statements.
Proposed Management and Directors of the Resulting Issuer
The following are brief descriptions of the proposed management and directors of BCI:
David Wang – Chairman of the Board. Mr. Wang has over 15 years of executive experience in Gaming and over four years of experience with Blockchain technologies. Mr. Wang is a former executive at various gaming companies including Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts, and SEGA. He is a successful entrepreneur and previously served as CEO and Co-founder of Chipleaders, which was acquired by PartyPoker. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University).
Matt Stafford – CEO. Mr. Stafford boasts 10 years of experience in public markets, legal practice and regulatory compliance, specifically in the gaming industry. He formerly served as General Counsel of NYX, a leading regulated gaming technology supplier, and helped lead NYX’s IPO listing on the Exchange, as well as overseeing its sale to Scientific Games for $660 million USD. Mr. Stafford held gaming licenses in the United Kingdom and Province of British Columbia, and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada Las Vegas.
Morris Mosseri – Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Mosseri has over 30 years of experience in technology, with over five years of experience in building blockchain technologies having founded a successful crypto mining business. He is the original architect and lead developer of BCI’s Pebblecoin cryptocurrency. Previous to that, Mr. Mosseri created a profitable sports betting arbitrage network integrated with over 80 operators. He also developed and operated one of the largest poker bot operations worldwide. Formerly, Mr. Mosseri was a quantitative futures trader at New York-based hedge fund Schonfeld Securities.
David Lubotta – Director. Mr. Lubotta has over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurial and innovative ventures. He is the founder and managing partner of DML Ventures, a Toronto-based advisory firm that performs strategic consulting for businesses at various stages of development. Mr. Lubotta is the co-founder of and a partner at Sygnus Ventures, a portfolio of venture investments and incubator of entrepreneurial activities, focused on digital sports media and interactive gaming. He serves as a strategic advisor to RYU, a leader in the active sports industry. Mr. Lubotta holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University).
Alex Storcheus – Director. Mr. Storcheus is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder with over eight years of experience in corporate finance and investment banking. He currently serves as a Senior Vice President, Investment Banking at Foundation Markets, a Toronto-based merchant & investment bank. Mr. Storcheus also serves as the Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at Nutritional High International Inc. and Blockchain Innovations Corp. He specializes in financial and strategic advisory including business development, M&A and going public transactions.
It is expected that after completion of the Qualifying Transaction, the board of directors of the Company (the “Resulting Issuer“) will be comprised of five individuals who will be determined at a later date.
Principal Shareholders of BCI
The current principal shareholders of the BCI are as follows: Matt Stafford of Las Vegas, Nevada (8.7%), David Wang of Las Vegas, NV (23.2%), Morris Mosseri (27.5%), David Lubotta (23.2%) and FMI Capital Advisory Inc. (13.0%). Following the completion of Pre-QT Financing, Concurrent Financing and the proposed Qualifying Transaction, and assuming that each of the financings are fully subscribed it is expected that they will hold approximately, 5.4%, 14.4%, 17.1%, 14.4% and 8.1% of the Resulting Issuer on basic undiluted basis, respectively.
Trading of the Resulting Issuer Shares
Trading in the CAK Shares has been halted as a result of the announcement of the proposed Qualifying Transaction. Capricorn expects that trading will remain halted pending closing of the proposed Qualifying Transaction, subject to the earlier resumption upon the Exchange acceptance of the Transaction and the filing of required materials in accordance with the Exchange policies. Following successful completion of the Qualifying Transaction, it is anticipated that the Resulting Issuer will be a Tier 2 Industrial and Technology company.
Sponsorship
The Qualifying Transaction will be subject to Exchange Policy 2.2 on sponsorship and sponsorship requirements, unless exempt in accordance with Exchange policies. Capricorn intends to apply for an exemption from the sponsorship requirements of the Exchange, however there is no assurance that the Exchange will exempt Capricorn from all or part of applicable sponsorship requirements.
Conflict Disclosure
Mr. Storcheus is a director of both Capricorn and BCI and as such has recused himself from the approval of the LOI and the terms were negotiated by the respective boards. Mr. Storcheus is also a principal of FMI and FMICA, which have been both engaged to provide services to BCI in the ordinary course of business. As of the date of this press release, FMICA owns 6,000,000 BCI Shares, which is equivalent to approximately 13.1% of the BCI Shares currently issued and outstanding. These relationships give rise to the potential for conflicts of interest between the interests of Capricorn and BCI, however under the policies of the Exchange the Qualifying Transaction is not considered a Non-Arm’s Length Qualifying Transaction (as such term defined in the TSXV Corporate Finance Manual) since Mr. Storcheus is not a Control Person of either BCI nor Capricorn.
Completion of the transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to, Exchange acceptance and if applicable pursuant to Exchange Requirements, majority of the minority shareholder approval. Where applicable, the transaction cannot close until the required shareholder approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that the transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.
Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular or filing statement to be prepared in connection with the transaction, any information released or received with respect to the transaction may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in the securities of a capital pool company should be considered highly speculative.
The TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking information”, as such term is defined in applicable Canadian securities legislation. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate or that management’s expectations or estimates of future developments, circumstances or results will materialize. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information in this press release is made as of the date of this press release, and each of Capricorn and BCI disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise such information, except as required by applicable law.
Source: Press Releases Published on European Gaming Media Network
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SOFTSWISS Gets Certification for Its Jackpot Aggregator in Bulgaria
SOFTSWISS, a leading technology provider for iGaming, has further solidified its presence in the European market by securing certification for its Jackpot Aggregator in Bulgaria.
The iGaming market in Bulgaria is experiencing significant growth, attracting new businesses despite stringent domestic regulations. The market is projected to generate 168.70 million euro in revenue by 2028, with an annual growth rate of 5.42%. The number of users is expected to reach 377.3 thousand by the same year, further highlighting the sector’s momentum.
In line with this growth, SOFTSWISS announces that its Jackpot Aggregator has received certification from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), ensuring it meets all technical requirements for use in the Bulgarian market. With the new certification of the SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator, Bulgarian-licensed operators can integrate this advanced engagement tool into their casino offerings.
In May, SOFTSWISS successfully entered the Bulgarian market through a partnership with Topwin.bg, which implemented the SOFTSWISS Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator, and the Sportsbook.
“We are seeing a strong surge in interest in our jackpot mechanic, fueled by the growing demand for engagement tools in the market. That’s why we are committed to further developing the Jackpot Aggregator, enhancing its features, and expanding into new markets. Certification for the Bulgarian market is a clear testament to our ambition and drive for expansion. We are actively working on obtaining certifications in other jurisdictions,” comments Angelina Stasiuk, Head of Business Line at SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator.
SOFTSWISS has several international and national licences and certifications, including a South African licence acquired through the purchase of a majority stake in Turfsport. The company recently announced its plans to become the first certified software provider in Brazil.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 23,500 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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What are the most popular games? What iGaming providers have achieved the greatest success? SOFTSWISS, an innovative company providing a complete ecosystem of comprehensive software solutions, shares valuable insights across regional markets.
The analysis presented is based on the Game Aggregator data spanning the second half of 2022 and the first half of 2023.
Europe
Slot games remain popular in Europe, even though they lost around five p.p. during H2 2022 and H1 2023. Despite this decline, their market share still exceeds 80% among the other gaming categories. In contrast, card games improved their position by almost four p.p.
The top five most popular game categories underwent minor changes in Q2 2023. The Total Bets Sum in Craps games saw a substantial increase, growing 2.7 times in comparison to the previous quarter. This boost in performance secured the fifth position for this type of games in the top rankings, displacing casual games.
Gates of Olympys, Big Bamboo and Midas Golden Touch emerged as some of the most popular games during the past year. Notably, the landscape of top games exhibited significant variations from quarter to quarter.
In the European gaming sector of 2022-2023, top-performing game providers include Amatic, Amusnet (EGT), BGaming, Evolution, Pragmatic Play, Push Gaming, and Relax Gaming. Their positions in the rankings experienced subtle shifts from quarter to quarter.
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The top five most popular game categories in Asia have exhibited a consistent trend since the final quarter of 2022. Slot games hold a prominent position in the asian gaming landscape, with their market share exceeding 80% compared to other categories.
Gates of Olympys claimed the title of the most popular game in Asia in Q4 2022, and has maintained its leading position since. Meanwhile, another popular game, Bonanza Billion, has experienced fluctuations in its rankings within the top five since the end of the previous year. The Total Bets Sums of Aviator increased twofold during the first half of this year, propelling the game into a leadership position. In contrast, the once-popular game, Hot Fruits, lost its foothold in the top rankings during the second quarter of 2023.
As for the most successful game providers in Asia, it should be noted that Evolution, Pragmatic Play and BGaming have continually jostled for positions within the top five over the past four quarters under review. Play’n Go and Amatic ceded their places in the rankings to 1spin4win and Amusnet (EGT), with the latter heading the list in Q2 2023.
Tatyana Kaminskaya, Head of SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, comments: “The popularity of the Aviator game can be explained by simple interface and fast payouts. What sets it apart even further is its distinctive gameplay mechanics, which significantly differ from other crush games in the market. Notably, Aviator provides players with the illusion of “control” over the game, adding an extra level of excitement and intrigue.”
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The top five of the most popular game categories in LatAm have remained consistent over the last year, with almost 60% of these categories dominated by slots.
The current top five most popular games are as follows:
Roleta Brasileiri – 8.27%
Aviator – 5.97%
Gates of Olympus – 5.24%
Sweet Bonanza – 3.44%
Crazy Time – 3.14%
Notably, Aviator surged to the top in Q4 2022, experiencing a significant increase in the Total Bets Sum, nearly 170 mln euro more in comparison with the previous quarter. This success propelled its provider, Spribe, from the tenth place in Q3 2022 to the fourth in Q2 2023, displacing Play’n GO from the top five. Other providers, specifically Pragmatic Play, Evolution, Playtech, and BGaming, remained in the top with minor shifts in their rankings over the past year.
The top five most popular games account for approximately 25% of the Total Bets Sum across all games in Latin America, while in Europe and Asia the same covers around 10%. Another noteworthy market trend is the displacement of slots with roulette, and the growing preference for live games.
Carla Dualid, Regional Business Development Manager at SOFTSWISS in LatAm, comments: “Players in Latin America in the context of online gambling may differ from players in Europe in several ways. Most Latin American players bet through mobile devices and prefer online play. Local casino slot players tend to place small but regular bets, which distinguishes them from European online casino players, who, in turn, bet less frequently, but wager larger sums on slots. Speaking about the LatAm market, we should keep in mind that Brazil is the most active player in it. Such factors as economic potential, increasing Internet penetration, mobile accessibility, and regulatory changes are making the Brazilian market more attractive for operators.”
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international iGaming company supplying certified software solutions for managing gambling operations. The expert team, which counts 1,400 employees, is based in Malta, Poland, Georgia, and Belarus. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides one-stop-shop iGaming software solutions. The company has a vast product portfolio, including the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, the Sportsbook Platform and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution.
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