Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corp 10-Q

Item 1A. Risk Factors. As of the date of this Report on Form 10-Q, there have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, except as set forth below. These risk factors should be read together with the risk factors contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial also may impair our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. 20 The acquisition of Veloce Esports Limited has significantly increased our exposure to risks associated with digital media, advertising, sponsorship, and audience engagement. As a result of the acquisition of Veloce during the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company has significantly expanded its digital media operations, increasing its exposure to risks associated with content creation, audience engagement, advertising, sponsorships and related media activities. Demand for digital advertising and sponsorships may fluctuate due to changes in economic conditions, marketing budgets, competitive pressures, audience behavior, and other factors outside of our control. If we are unable to maintain audience engagement, expand commercial relationships, successfully monetize our media assets, or adapt to changes in the digital media marketplace, our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows could be materially adversely affected. Our digital media operations rely on third-party digital platforms, distribution channels, and commercial relationships that we do not control. A significant portion of the Company’s digital media business relies upon third-party platforms and services to distribute content, engage audiences, and generate advertising and sponsorship revenue. These third parties may modify or discontinue their algorithms, monetization policies, advertising programs, terms of service, technical requirements or other business practices at any time without notice. Because a substantial portion of Veloce’s audience is reached through third-party digital platforms, adverse changes affecting those platforms could have an immediate impact on audience engagement, content distribution and advertising revenue In addition, our commercial success depends in part on maintaining relationships with advertisers, sponsors, content creators, athletes, influencers, leagues, teams, and other commercial partners. The loss of significant distribution channels or commercial relationships, unfavorable changes in platform policies, reduced visibility of our content, or the inability to attract or retain key commercial relationships could materially adversely affect audience engagement, advertising revenue, sponsorship opportunities, and our operating results. We may not realize the anticipated strategic and financial benefits of our acquisition of Veloce. On February 17, 2026, we completed the acquisition of Veloce, which significantly expanded our operations in digital media, motorsports, gaming and sports entertainment. Our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the acquisition will depend on a number of factors, including Veloce’s ability to continue to grow its audience, maintain and expand commercial relationships, generate advertising and sponsorship revenue, retain key management, employees and content creators, successfully execute its business strategy, and capitalize on opportunities available through its relationship with the Company. Although we intend to leverage Veloce’s capabilities and explore commercial opportunities across our portfolio of businesses, there can be no assurance that the acquisition will generate the strategic, operational or financial benefits we currently anticipate or that such benefits will be realized within the expected timeframe. Market conditions, increased competition, changing consumer preferences, reduced advertising demand, the loss of key commercial relationships or personnel, or other unforeseen circumstances could adversely affect Veloce’s performance and the value of the acquisition. If Veloce does not perform as expected or we are unable to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects could be materially adversely affected. Our failure to timely file reports with the SEC and maintain compliance with Nasdaq continued listing requirements could adversely affect our business, our ability to access the capital markets, and the market price of our common stock. The Company has not timely filed certain reports required under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and has received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC indicating that it is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although we have submitted, or intend to submit, a plan to regain compliance and intend to become current in our SEC reporting obligations within the applicable compliance period, there can be no assurance that Nasdaq will accept our plan or that we will regain compliance within the applicable time period. Failure to regain or maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements could result in the delisting of our common stock from The Nasdaq Capital Market. Delisting, or the perception that delisting may occur, could materially reduce the liquidity and market price of our common stock, limit our access to the public capital markets, impair our ability to raise additional capital on acceptable terms or at all, trigger defaults or adverse consequences under existing or future financing arrangements, reduce analyst coverage and institutional investor interest, and negatively affect our reputation with investors, customers, commercial partners and employees. Any of these events could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. 21 Risks Related to the Restatement of Our Previously Issued Financial Statements We have identified errors in our previously issued financial statements that require restatement, and the restatement process, the underlying facts, and any related regulatory or litigation exposure could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, reputation, and the trading price of our securities. As described in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report, we have determined that the Affected Reports should no longer be relied upon and require restatement, and that our financial statements for the Correction Periods require correction of identified errors. The process of completing the restatement and correction, including the related audit and interim review procedures, has required, and will continue to require, significant time and attention from management and the Board, as well as additional professional fees, which has diverted, and will continue to divert, resources and attention away from our business operations. We cannot assure you when the restatement and filing of amended reports will be completed, and delays could adversely affect our ability to regain and maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements, our ability to access the capital markets, and investor confidence in our financial reporting. The Legacy Transactions, and the criminal proceedings against certain of our former executives, may result in additional governmental investigations, enforcement actions, or private litigation, any of which could be costly and time-consuming and could adversely affect our reputation, business, and financial condition. As described in Note 3, the Legacy Transactions were planned and executed by a former executive of Trident and certain former executives of Lottery, one of whom has been sentenced to prison and two of whom have pleaded guilty to charges arising out of, among other things, their involvement in the Legacy Transactions and currently await sentencing. These matters, together with our previously disclosed Prior Restatement and related litigation, could result in additional inquiries, investigations, subpoenas, or enforcement actions by the SEC, the DOJ, or other governmental or regulatory authorities, as well as private litigation, including securities class actions or derivative claims, none of which we can predict the outcome, timing, or cost of. Any such proceedings, regardless of outcome, could require significant management attention and expense and could adversely affect our reputation, business, financial condition, and the trading price of our securities. Risks Related to Our Executive Leadership Transition We do not currently have a permanent Chief Executive Officer, and our inability to identify, attract, and retain qualified executive leadership, or disruption resulting from a leadership transition, could adversely affect our business. Our Chief Financial Officer is currently serving as our Interim Chief Executive Officer and Interim President in addition to his role as Chief Financial Officer. As described in Part I, Item 4, “Controls and Procedures,” of this Report, this concentration of roles could potentially impact the effective segregation of duties and oversight functions that support an effective control environment, particularly with respect to the review and approval of significant transactions, financial reporting, and significant management judgments. As described above mitigating controls and processes have been put in place to address the potential impact on segregation of executive oversight functions. Our Board of Directors has initiated a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer. We cannot predict how long this search will take, whether it will result in the identification of a qualified candidate on acceptable terms, or when a permanent Chief Executive Officer will be appointed. Competition for experienced executive talent is intense, and we may face particular challenges attracting candidates in light of the matters described elsewhere in this Report, including the restatement described in Note 3 and our current Nasdaq listing status. Any delay in appointing a permanent Chief Executive Officer may result in the continuation of the concentration of roles described above. 22 Material Changes to Previously Disclosed Risk Factors Liquidity and Capital Resources The Company completed a financing transaction during March 2026 through the issuance of unsecured convertible promissory notes. While this financing provided additional working capital and financial flexibility, the Company continues to depend on external financing to support its operating activities, strategic initiatives, acquisition-related obligations, and working capital requirements. As discussed elsewhere in this Report, delays in the Company’s periodic reporting have affected the availability of certain financing alternatives. Although management is working to restore timely reporting and broaden the Company’s financing alternatives, there can be no assurance that additional financing will be available when needed, on acceptable terms, or at all. Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Management continues to implement the remediation activities described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Although remediation efforts remain ongoing, the previously identified material weaknesses have not been fully remediated. The material weaknesses will not be considered fully remediated until the applicable controls have been completely implemented, have operated for a sufficient period of time, and management has concluded, through testing, that the controls are operating effectively. Additional information regarding these remediation activities is included in Item 4 of This Report. Nasdaq Listing Compliance As previously disclosed, the Company has received notices from Nasdaq relating to its periodic reporting obligations. Although the Company is working to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements, there can be no assurance that it will be successful within the applicable compliance periods or that Nasdaq will grant any additional time to regain compliance. Failure to satisfy Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements could result in the delisting of the Company’s common stock, which could adversely affect the liquidity and market price of the Company’s securities. Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. None. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. None. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. Not applicable.