UNITED STATES
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Washington, D.C. 20549
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”) and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This information may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Golden Matrix Group, Inc. (the “Company”), to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company, are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may be incorrect, and there can be no assurance that these projections included in these forward-looking statements will come to pass. Actual results of the Company could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Except as required by applicable laws, the Company has no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future. You should read the matters described and incorporated by reference in “Risk Factors” and the other cautionary statements made in this Report, and incorporated by reference herein, as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements wherever they appear in this Report. We cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this Report will prove to be accurate and therefore prospective investors are encouraged not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Summary Risk Factors
Our business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those included in, and incorporated by reference in, the section entitled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Report. These risks include, but are not limited to, the following:
| · | our need for significant additional financing to grow and expand our operations, the availability and the terms of such financing, and potential dilution which may be caused by the availability of such financing, if obtained through the sale of equity or convertible securities; |
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| · | the ability of the Company to obtain additional gaming licenses; |
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| · | the Company’s ability to complete acquisitions, including the pending acquisition of the Meridian Companies (as defined below), and the available funding for such acquisitions; and disruptions caused by acquisitions, including the pending Meridian Acquisition, changes of control in connection with the Meridian Acquisition and other risks associated therewith; |
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| · | the reliance on suppliers of third-party gaming content and the cost of such content; |
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| · | dilution caused by fund raising, the conversion of outstanding preferred stock, and/or acquisitions; |
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| · | the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market; |
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| · | the Company’s expectations for future growth, revenues, and profitability; |
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| · | the Company’s expectations regarding future plans and timing thereof; |
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| · | the Company’s reliance on its management; |
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| · | the fact that the Company’s Chief Executive Officer has voting control over the Company; |
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| · | related party relationships as well as conflicts of interest related thereto; |
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| · | the potential effect of economic downturns, recessions, increases in interest rates and inflation, and market conditions, including recessions, decreases in discretionary spending and therefore demand for our products, and increases in the cost of capital, related thereto, among other affects thereof, on the Company’s operations and prospects as a result of increased inflation, increasing interest rates, global conflicts and other events; |
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| · | the Company’s ability to protect proprietary information; |
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| · | the ability of the Company to compete in its market; |
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| · | the effect of current and future regulation, the Company’s ability to comply with regulations (both current and future) and potential penalties in the event it fails to comply with such regulations and changes in the enforcement and interpretation of existing laws and regulations and the adoption of new laws and regulations that may unfavorably impact our business; |
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| · | the risks associated with gaming fraud, user cheating and cyber-attacks; |
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| · | risks associated with systems failures and failures of technology and infrastructure on which the Company’s programs rely, as well as cybersecurity and hacking risks; |
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| · | risks relating to inventory management; |
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| · | foreign exchange and currency risks; |
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| · | the outcome of contingencies, including legal proceedings in the normal course of business; |
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| · | the ability to compete against existing and new competitors; |
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| · | the ability to manage expenses associated with sales and marketing and necessary general and administrative and technology investments; and |
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| · | general consumer sentiment and economic conditions that may affect levels of discretionary customer purchases of the Company’s products, including potential recessions and global economic slowdowns. |
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Golden Matrix Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries |
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Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity
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For the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022
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For the Three Months Ended July 31, 2022
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Golden Matrix Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow |
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Golden Matrix Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization and Operations
Golden Matrix Group, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, collectively, “Golden Matrix”, “GMGI” “we”, “our”, “us”, or “Company”) is incorporated and registered in the State of Nevada, and operates as (i) an innovative provider of enterprise Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) solutions for online casino operators and online sports betting operators, commonly referred to as iGaming operators and, (ii) a provider of pay to enter prize competitions in the United Kingdom (UK).
The Company has historically operated in the business-to-business (“B2B”) segment where it develops and owns online gaming intellectual property (IP) and builds configurable and scalable, turn-key, and white-label gaming platforms for international customers, located primarily in the Asia Pacific region. In the B2B segment, the Company has developed a proprietary Internet gaming enterprise software system that provides for unique casino and live game operations on the platforms that include GM-X System (“GM-X”) and GM-Ag System, Turnkey Solution and White Label Solutions. These platforms are provided to Asia Pacific Internet-based and land-based casino operators as a turnkey technology solution for regulated real money Internet gaming (“RMiG”), Internet sports gaming, and virtual simulated gaming (“SIM”).
With the acquisition of
On July 11, 2022, the Company acquired Golden Matrix MX, S.A. DE C.V., which had no assets or operations at the time of acquisition and was formed for the benefit of the Company, for the sole purpose of operating an online casino in Mexico, named Mexplay, which features an extensive number of table games, slots, as well as sportsbook, and offers tournament competition prizes similar to those offered by RKings. The Company’s online casino in Mexico, Mexplay, commenced generating revenues in March 2023.
In the B2C segment, the Company has improved functionality and responsiveness of the RKingsCompetitions.com website and expanded its marketing efforts from Northern Ireland to encompass the UK as its customer reach. The Company commenced marketing efforts in Mexico in March 2023.
On November 29, 2021, the Company entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement of Ordinary Issued Share Capital (the “RKings Purchase Agreement”), to acquire an 80% ownership interest in RKings. On December 6, 2021, the Company closed the transaction contemplated by the RKings Purchase Agreement, which was effective on November 1, 2021.
Effective March 10, 2022, Luxor Capital LLC (“Luxor”), the then sole shareholder of the Series B Voting Preferred Stock of the Company (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), which entity is wholly-owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Anthony Brian Goodman, transferred all 1,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock which it held to Mr. Goodman for no consideration.
On March 11, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors and Mr. Goodman, as the then sole shareholder of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock (pursuant to a written consent to action without meeting of the sole Series B Preferred Stock shareholder), approved the adoption of, and filing of, an Amended and Restated Certificate of Designation of Golden Matrix Group, Inc. Establishing the Designation, Preferences, Limitations and Relative Rights of its Series B Voting Preferred Stock (the terms of which are discussed in greater detail under “NOTE 12 – EQUITY”, below).
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Effective on August 1, 2022, the Company acquired a
On July 11, 2022, the Company acquired 99.99% of the stock of Golden Matrix MX, S.A. DE C.V. (“Golden Matrix MX”).
On November 30, 2022, the Company completed the purchase of the remaining
On January 11, 2023, the Company entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement of Share Capital (the “Original Purchase Agreement”) with the owners of Meridian Tech Društvo Sa Ograničenom Odgovornošću Beograd, a private limited company formed and registered in and under the laws of the Republic of Serbia; Društvo Sa Ograničenom Odgovornošću “Meridianbet” Društvo Za Proizvodnju, Promet Roba I Usluga, Export Import Podgorica, a private limited company formed and registered in and under the laws of Montenegro; Meridian Gaming Holdings Ltd., a company formed and registered in the Republic of Malta; and Meridian Gaming (Cy) Ltd, a company formed and registered in the republic of Cyprus (collectively, the “Meridian Companies”). The Original Purchase Agreement was amended and restated by the parties on June 28, 2023, by the entry into an Amended and Restated Sale and Purchase Agreement of Share Capital (the “Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, we agreed to acquire
Interim Financial Statements
These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included and such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, and notes thereto, which the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 30, 2023.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Global Technology Group Pty Ltd. (“GTG”), RKings, GMG Assets and its
Business Combination - Acquisitions of RKingsCompetitions Ltd., Golden Matrix MX, S.A. DE C.V. and GMG Assets Limited
| · | RKingsCompetitions Ltd. |
Effective on November 1, 2021, the Company acquired 80% of RKings and effective on November 4, 2022, the Company acquired the remaining 20% interest in RKings.
| · | Golden Matrix MX, S.A. DE C.V. |
On July 11, 2022, the Company acquired
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| · | GMG Assets Limited |
Effective August 1, 2022, the Company acquired a
The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 805, “Business Combinations”. Identifiable assets acquired, and liabilities assumed, in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any non-controlling interest. Any adjustments to the purchase price allocation are made during the measurement period, not exceeding one year from the acquisition date, in accordance with ASC 805. The Company recognizes any non-controlling interest in the acquired subsidiary at fair value. The excess of the purchase price and the fair value of non-controlling interest in the acquired subsidiary over the fair value of the identifiable net assets of the subsidiary is recognized as goodwill. Identifiable assets with finite lives are amortized over their useful lives. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, 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. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include contingent liability, stock-based compensation, warrant valuation, accrued expenses and collectability of accounts receivable. The Company evaluates its estimates on an on-going basis and bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions the Company believes to be reasonable. Due to inherent uncertainties, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company currently has no cash equivalents at July 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects our best estimate of probable losses inherent in the accounts receivable balance. The Company determines the allowance based on known troubled accounts, historical experience, and other currently available evidence. As of July 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $
Website Development Costs
The Company accounts for website development costs in accordance with ASC 350-50 “Website Development Costs”. Accordingly, all costs incurred in the planning stage are expensed as incurred, costs incurred in the website application and infrastructure development stage that meet specific criteria are capitalized and costs incurred in the day-to-day operation of the website are expensed as incurred. The website development costs to upgrade and enhance the functionality of RKings’ and Mexplay’s websites were capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives, estimated to be 3 years. During the three months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022, $
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Software Development Costs
The Company capitalizes internal software development costs subsequent to establishing technological feasibility of a software application in accordance with guidelines established by ASC 985-20-25 “Costs of Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Marketed”, requiring certain software development costs to be capitalized upon the establishment of technological feasibility. The establishment of technological feasibility and the ongoing assessment of the recoverability of these costs require considerable judgment by management with respect to certain external factors such as anticipated future revenue, estimated economic life, and changes in software and hardware technologies. Amortization of the capitalized software development costs begins when the product is available for general release to customers. Capitalized costs are amortized based on the straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life of the product. No software development costs, or related costs were incurred for the three months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022 or the nine months ending July 31, 2023 and 2022.
Inventory, Prizes
RKings purchases prizes to be awarded to winners of prize competitions; these prizes are RKings’ inventory. Operations that include prizes are only through RKings. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, using the specific identification method (which approximates the previously reported first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method and there is no change (or cumulative change) resulting from a change in accounting method). Costs include expenditures incurred in the normal course of business in bringing stocks to their present location and condition. Full provision is made for obsolete and slow-moving items. Net realizable value comprises actual or estimated selling price (net of discounts) less all costs to complete and costs incurred in marketing and selling of the prize inventory. Inventory of prizes was $
Property, Plant and Equipment
Plant and machinery, fixtures, fittings, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for major additions and betterments are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Depreciation is computed pursuant to the straight-line method over the useful life of four years. The depreciable life of leasehold improvements is limited by the expected lease term. Property, plant and equipment were $
Impairment of Intangible Assets
In accordance with ASC 350-30-65 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, the Company assesses the impairment of identifiable intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors the Company considers important, which could trigger an impairment review include the following:
| 1. | Significant underperformance compared to historical or projected future operating results; |
| 2. | Significant changes in the manner or use of the acquired assets or the strategy for the overall business; and |
| 3. | Significant negative industry or economic trends. |
When the Company determines that the carrying value of an intangible asset may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the above indicators of impairment and the carrying value of the asset cannot be recovered from projected undiscounted cash flows, the Company records an impairment charge. The Company measures any impairment based on a projected discounted cash flow method using a discount rate determined by management to be commensurate with the risk inherent to the current business model. Significant management judgment is required in determining whether an indicator of impairment exists and in projecting cash flows. Intangible assets that have finite useful lives are amortized over their useful lives. The Company incurred amortization expense of $
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Revenue Recognition
The Company currently has three distinctive revenue streams. In the B2B segment, there are two revenue streams: (i) charges for usage of the Company’s software, and (ii) royalty charged on the use of third-party gaming content. In the B2C segment, the revenue stream is related to the prize competition tickets sold to enter prize competitions in the UK through RKings, as well as online casino operation in Mexico.
B2B segment, revenue descriptions:
| 1. | For the usage of the Company’s software, the Company charges gaming operators for the use of its unique intellectual property (IP) and technology systems. |
| 2. | For the royalty charged on the use of third-party gaming content, the Company acquires the third-party gaming content for a fixed cost and resells the content at a margin. |
B2C segment, revenue descriptions:
| The Company generates revenues through RKings from sales of prize competitions tickets directly to customers, throughout the UK, for prizes ranging from automobiles to jewelry, as well as travel and entertainment experiences, and through GMG Assets, we facilitate cash alternative offers for winners of prizes within RKings’ business. We also generate revenues from our online casino in Mexico, branded as Mexplay, which features an extensive number of table games, slots, as well as sportsbook, and offer tournament competition prizes similar to those offered by RKings. |
Pursuant to FASB Topic 606, Revenue Recognition, our company recognizes revenues by applying the following steps:
Step 1: Identify the contract with a customer.
Step 2: Identify the separate performance obligations in the contract.
Step 3: Determine the transaction price.
Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the separate performance obligations in the contract.
Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.
For the usage of the Company’s software, the Company provides services to the counterparty which include licensing the use of its unique IP and technology systems. The counterparty pays consideration in exchange for those services which include a variable amount depending on the Software Usage. The Company only recognizes the revenue at the month end when the usage occurs, and the revenue is based on the actual Software Usage of its customers.
For the royalty charged on the use of third-party gaming content, the Company acts as a distributor of the third-party gaming content which is utilized by the client. The counterparty pays consideration in exchange for the gaming content utilized. The Company only recognizes the revenue at the month end when the usage of the gaming content occurs, and the revenue is based on the actual usage of the gaming content.
For the prize competitions ticket sales, revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration RKings expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Payments for prize competitions received in advance of services being rendered are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as revenue when control of the prize has been transferred to the winner of prize competitions.
For the online casino operation in Mexico, we offer customers digital versions of wagering games available in land-based casinos, such as slots, live, bingo, jackpots, and roulettes. For these offerings, the Company operates similarly to land-based casinos, generating revenue as the users play against the house. The online casino revenue is generated from user wagers net of payouts made on users’ winning wagers and incentives awarded to users.
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Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic net earnings (loss) per share of common stock is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common stock shares (Common Shares) outstanding during the period. Diluted net earnings (loss) per Common Share are determined using the weighted-average number of Common Shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents.
The dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and warrants is reflected in diluted earnings (loss) per share by application of the treasury stock method. The dilutive effect of outstanding convertible securities is reflected in diluted earnings (loss) per share by application of the if-converted method.
The following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for the three months and nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022:
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Income Taxes
The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and loss carry-forwards 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. The effect of a change in tax rules on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in operations in the year of change. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is “more likely-than-not” that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company incurred income tax expenses, directly related to its UK operations, of $
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Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
The functional currency of our foreign operations is generally the local currency. For these foreign entities, we translate their financial statements into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates for the period for income statement amounts and using end-of-period exchange rates for assets and liabilities. We record these translation adjustments in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of Equity, in our consolidated balance sheets. The Company has foreign currency translation adjustments of $
We record exchange gains and losses resulting from the conversion of transaction currency to functional currency as a component of other income (expense). The Company incurred foreign exchange gains of $
Treasury Stock
Treasury stock is carried at cost.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company has adopted the provisions of ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements”, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in US GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 does not require any new fair value measurements, but it does provide guidance on how to measure fair value by providing a fair value hierarchy used to classify the source of the information. The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs).
The hierarchy consists of three levels:
| · | Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. |
| · | Level 2 - Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets of liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. |
| · | Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. |
The Company uses Level 3 inputs for its valuation methodology for the warrant derivative liabilities and embedded conversion option liabilities.
Financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, intangible assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and customer deposits. The carrying amounts of such financial instruments in the accompanying balance sheets approximate their fair values due to their relatively short-term nature. It is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to any significant currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Stock-based compensation expense is recorded as a result of stock options, restricted stock units and restricted stock granted in return for services rendered. The share-based payment arrangements with employees were accounted for under Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation”. In 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2018-07, which simplifies the accounting for share-based payments granted to non-employees for goods and services. Under the ASU, most of the guidance on such payments to non-employees would be aligned with the requirements for share-based payments granted to employees.
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The expenses related to the stock-based compensation are recognized on each reporting date. The amount is calculated as the difference between total expenses incurred and the total expenses already recognized.
The stock-based compensation of options issued to consultants was recognized as a component of cost of goods sold since the stock-based compensation is the direct labor cost associated with running the Company’s GM2 Asset system, in the amount of $
Stock-based compensation included in general and administrative (G&A) expense is $
Stock-based compensation included in G&A expense related party is $
Recent Issued Accounting Pronouncements
The Company does not believe that any recently issued effective pronouncements, or pronouncements issued but not yet effective, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
NOTE 2 – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
Accounts receivable are carried at their estimated collectible amounts. The balance is composed of trade accounts receivables that are periodically evaluated for collectability based on past credit history with customers and their current financial condition and amount due from Citibank for Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers that were erroneously processed by Citibank (described below).
Amount due from Citibank is the result of Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers that were erroneously posted to the Company’s bank account. The Company notified Citibank of ACH transfers that were erroneously posted to the account. Overall, $
The Company has accounts receivable of $
NOTE 3 – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE – RELATED PARTY
Accounts receivable-related party are carried at their estimated collectible amounts. Trade accounts receivable are periodically evaluated for collectability based on past credit history with customers and their current financial condition. The Company has accounts receivable from one related party: Articulate Pty Ltd. (“Articulate”), which is wholly-owned by Anthony Brian Goodman, CEO of the Company and his wife Marla Goodman, which amounts to $
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NOTE 4 – PREPAID EXPENSES
Prepaid expenses mainly include prepayments to suppliers for the gaming content usage, Nasdaq listing fees, rent, insurance, retainer for legal services, prepaid employee wages, and a one-year Gaming License fee. The balances of prepaid expenses are $
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NOTE 5 – SHORT-TERM DEPOSITS
Office Lease deposit
Short-term deposits represent a deposit required for an office lease in Australia. On June 1, 2021, the Company (through GTG) entered into a
Under the terms of the lease, the Company is required to provide a bank guarantee and has entered into a $
As of July 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, the operating lease right-of-use asset is $
NOTE 6 – ACQUISITIONS
Related Party Asset Acquisition
Acquisition of GMG Assets
On October 17, 2022, and effective on August 1, 2022, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “GMG Purchase Agreement”), to acquire a
Pursuant to the GMG Purchase Agreement, which was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, the Company agreed to pay the sellers 25,000 British pound sterling (GBP) (USD $
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During the nine months ended July 31, 2023, GMG Assets contributed revenues of $
Third Party Business Acquisition
RKings Acquisition
On November 29, 2021, the Company entered into the Purchase Agreement, to acquire an
RKings is a United Kingdom based online competition company offering business-to-consumer tournaments whereby individuals can purchase entries for online prize drawings; we refer to these tournaments as “pay to enter prize competitions”.
Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the RKing Sellers agreed to sell the Company
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(3) | within seven days after the receipt of the audit of RKings (as required by Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and regulations), an additional number (rounded to the nearest whole share) of restricted shares of Company common stock, equal to (i) 80% of RKings’ net asset value (inventory on hand (minus allowances for reserve inventory and allocated goods and materials) plus RKings’ total cash and cash equivalents on hand; less RKings’ current and accrued liabilities, as described in greater detail in the Purchase Agreement) as of October 31, 2021, divided by (ii) the Initial Share Value (the “Post-Closing Shares”). |
On December 6, 2021, the Company paid the RKing Sellers the cash payment of GBP £3,000,000 (USD $
The Purchase Agreement provided for a total of GBP £1,000,000 (USD $
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RKings Notice of Buyout
The RKings Purchase Agreement also required that the RKing Sellers and the Company enter into a Shareholders Agreement (the “Shareholders Agreement”), which was entered into and became effective on November 29, 2021, and which provided various rights and restrictions on the owners of RKings. One of those rights was a buyout right provided to the Company (the “Buyout Right”), which beginning on May 29, 2022 (the date that was six months from November 29, 2021), which provided the Company, upon written notice to the RKing Sellers, the right to purchase all, but not less than all, of the shares of RKings then held by the RKing Sellers (i.e., the 20% of RKings retained by such RKing Sellers following the closing of the RKing Purchase Agreement) for an aggregate purchase price equal to 20% of the product of (i) RKings’ then most recent three-month trailing EBITDA multiplied by (ii) sixteen (the “Buyout Price”). The Buyout Price was payable at the option of the Company in either (x) cash; or (y) shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $
On October 27, 2022, the Company exercised its Buyout Right by providing written notice to each of the RKing Sellers. In connection with such exercise, the Company agreed to pay each RKing Seller USD $
On November 30, 2022, the Company completed the purchase of 10% of RKings from each RKing Seller (20% in aggregate) in consideration for the Buyout Shares and effective as of November 4, 2022, the Company owns
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Additionally, in the event the (A) the Company determined, on or before the date on which the Company filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the SEC for the Company’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2022 (the “Filing Date”), that the increase (if any) between (1) RKings’ twelve-month trailing EBITDA for the year ended October 31, 2022, less (2) RKings’ twelve-month trailing EBITDA for the year ended October 31, 2021, is at least GBP £1,250,000 during the twelve-month period ending October 31, 2022 (“EBITDA Metric”); and (B) the RKing Sellers did not default in any of their obligations, covenants or representations under the Purchase Agreement or other transaction documents, then the Company was required to pay the RKing Sellers GBP £4,000,000 (USD $
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On December 6, 2021, the Company closed the RKings Purchase, which had an effective date of November 1, 2021.
In accordance with FASB ASC Section 805, “Business Combinations”, the Company has accounted for the Purchase Agreement transaction as a business combination using the acquisition method. Due to the continuity of operations that will remain after the acquisition, the acquisition was considered the acquisition of a “business”.
Goodwill is measured as a residual and calculated as the excess of the sum of (1) the purchase price to acquire
The Company accounts for business combinations in accordance with FASB ASC 805, “Business Combinations”. The preliminary fair value of purchase consideration for the acquisition has been allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on a preliminary valuation of their respective fair values and may change when the final valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is determined.
As described more fully in “NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES”, the assets and liabilities of RKings have been recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date and are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
RKings’ results of operations have been included in our consolidated financial statements beginning November 1, 2021. RKings contributed revenues of $
RKings Notice of Breach
On June 1, 2022, the Company notified the RKings Sellers that RKings Sellers were in default under the RKings Purchase Agreement and demanded that RKings Sellers cease and desist from all activity in violation of the RKings Purchase Agreement, including (1) use of Company confidential data in breach of the non-disclosure requirements of the RKings Purchase Agreement, (2) tortious interference with the Company’s business and customer relationships, and (3) exploitation of Company assets for personal gain. Also, RKings Sellers had breached the Shareholders Agreement as well as their fiduciary duties as stipulated in the Shareholders Agreement dated November 29, 2021.
Based on the foregoing, and without limitation as to other breaches by either RKings Seller, the Company notified the RKings Sellers that they were in breach of the RKings Purchase Agreement and demanded that each RKings Seller cease and desist from further actions in breach of the RKings Purchase Agreement or in violation of applicable law. In addition, the Company notified the RKings Sellers of their indemnification obligations under the RKings Purchase Agreement and the Company’s decision to terminate the RKings Sellers’ right to receive the £1,000,000 Holdback Amount and the £4,000,000 Earn-Out Consideration. In addition, the Company has the right to set off any amounts which are the subject of an indemnification claim against such Holdback Amount and Earn-Out Consideration. Therefore, no contingent liability was recorded.
Weir Settlement & Release
On August 1, 2022, and effective on August 4, 2022, we entered into a Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with Mark Weir, one of the two RKings Sellers. The Settlement Agreement was entered into in order to partially settle certain breaches of the RKings Purchase Agreement which the RKings Sellers (Mr. Weir and Mr. Paul Hardman) were jointly and severally responsible for pursuant to the terms of the RKings Purchase Agreement. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, (a) we agreed to make a payment to Mr. Weir in the amount of £450,000 (approximately $
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RKings Notice of Buyout
On October 27, 2022, the Company exercised its Buyout Right by providing written notice to each of the RKings Sellers. In connection with such exercise, the Company agreed to pay each RKings Seller USD $
On November 30, 2022, the Company completed the purchase of 10% of RKings from each RKings Seller (20% in aggregate) in consideration for the Buyout Shares and effective as of November 4, 2022, the Company owns
Golden Matrix MX Acquisition
On July 11, 2022, the Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire
NOTE 7 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS – SOFTWARE PLATFORM, WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT COSTS, TRADEMARKS AND NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS
Website development costs incurred to upgrade and enhance the functionality of Golden Matrix MX’s website (i.e., Mexplay https://www.mexplay.mx) were capitalized; which amount to $
Intangible assets related to software and website are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives, estimated to be
In connection with the 80% acquisition of RKings, the Company recognized $
In connection with the online casino in Mexico, the Company applied for a gaming permit in Mexico through its subsidiary Golden Matrix MX in the amount of $
Amortization expenses related to intangible assets were $
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The following table details the carrying values of the Company’s intangible assets excluding goodwill:
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Accounts payable to related parties include superannuation payable to the management of the Company of $
NOTE 9 – DEFERRED REVENUES
The payments for prize competitions received in advance of services being rendered are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as revenue when control of the prize has been transferred to the winners of prize competitions. Deferred revenues were $
NOTE 10 – CUSTOMER DEPOSITS
The Company has customer deposits in both the B2B segment and the B2C segment.
In the B2B segment, one source of deposits is from the Company’s customers participating in the Progressive Jackpot Games. The clients are required to provide the Company with a minimum deposit amount of $5,000, which serves as a deposit for the Progressive Contribution Fee. During the tenure of the client’s operation, the deposit will not be used to deduct or offset any invoices, and when the client decides not to operate, the deposit will be fully refunded to the client. As of July 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, customer deposits for Progressive Jackpot Games amounted to $
Total customer deposits in the B2B segment amount to $
In the B2C segment, the Company records liabilities for user account balances in Mexico. User account balances consist of user deposits, promotional awards, and user winnings less user withdrawals. As of July 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, user account balances were $
Total customer deposits amount to $
NOTE 11 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions have been recorded at the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.
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Anthony Brian Goodman, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
On September 16, 2022, the Company entered into a First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Mr. Goodman. The agreement amended and restated, effective as of September 16, 2022, the prior Employment Agreement entered into between the Company and Mr. Goodman dated October 26, 2020, to among other things extend the term thereof for four years to August 20, 2026, increase Mr. Goodman’s base salary to $
As of July 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, total wages payable to Mr. Goodman were $
Effective March 10, 2022, Luxor Capital LLC (Luxor),
On September 16, 2022, the Company granted
On December 1, 2022, Mr. Goodman, exercised options to purchase
Weiting ‘Cathy’ Feng the Company’s Chief Operating Officer and Director
On September 16, 2022, we entered into a First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Ms. Feng. The agreement amended and restated, effective as of September 16, 2022, the prior Employment Agreement entered into between the Company and Ms. Feng dated October 26, 2020, to among other things extend the term thereof for four years to August 20, 2026, increase Ms. Feng’s base salary to $
As of July 31, 2023, and October 31, 2022, total wage payable to Ms. Feng was $
On September 16, 2022, the Company granted
On December 1, 2022, Ms. Feng, exercised options to purchase
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Thomas E. McChesney, a member of the Board of Directors of the Company
On April 24, 2020, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Thomas E. McChesney as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. McChesney’s appointment was effective on April 27, 2020. The Board of Directors granted Mr. McChesney options to purchase
Compensation for Mr. McChesney’s service on the Board, payable in arrears, was $
On January 28, 2022, Mr. McChesney exercised options to purchase
During the nine months ended July 31, 2023, and 2022, total consulting fees paid to Mr. McChesney were $
On September 16, 2022, the Company granted
Murray G. Smith, a member of the Board of Directors of the Company
On July 27, 2020, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Murray G. Smith as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Smith’s appointment was effective on August 1, 2020. The Board of Directors granted Mr. Smith options to purchase
Compensation for Mr. Smith’s service on the Board of Directors, payable in arrears, was $
During the nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022, total consulting fees paid to Mr. Smith were $
On September 16, 2022, the Company granted
Philip D. Moyes, a member of the Board of Directors of the Company
Effective on December 3, 2022, the Board of Directors appointed Philip Daniel Moyes as a member of the Board of Directors and as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, with such appointment to take effect immediately.
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