Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item
8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
INDEX
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Boladale Lawal & Co, Chartered Accountants (PCAOB ID:6993)
F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023
F-4
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the Years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
F-5
Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-8
F- 1
Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The
Board of Directors and Stockholders of
LOTTERY.COM
INC.
Opinion
on the Financial Statements
We
have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Lottery.Com Inc (the ‘Company’) as of December 31, 2024 and
2023, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in stockholders’ equity/ (deficit)
and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the related notes (collectively referred
to as the “financial statements”).
In
our opinion, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America.
Going
Concern
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed
in Note 3, the Company suffered an accumulated deficit of $(263,694,287), net loss of $(28,709,075) and a negative working capital of
$(14,845,076). The Company is dependent on obtaining additional working capital funding from the sale of equity and/or debt securities
to execute its plans and continue operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue
as a going concern. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis
for Opinion
These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s
financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal
securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company
is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits,
we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our
audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error
or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical
Audit Matters
Critical
audit matters are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be
communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and
(2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. Communication of critical audit matters does not alter in
any way our opinion on the financial statements taken as a whole and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters, providing
separate opinions on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
F- 2
Accounting
for Material Prepaid Advertising Credit
The
Company recorded a material prepaid asset related to advertising credits received from third-party vendors in exchange for the Company’s
issuance of shares approximately seven years ago. As of December 31, 2024, the prepaid asset remains substantially unutilized, with only
30% amortized through the income statement to date. The remaining balance continues to be carried as a prepaid asset.
Auditing
this balance was especially challenging due to the nature of the transaction (a non-cash exchange), the long duration of inactivity,
and the lack of direct confirmation from the third-party vendors. While the Company provided internal documentations, including historical
agreements, email correspondences, and written representations from management, the audit team exercised significant judgment in evaluating
the recoverability of the asset and whether sufficient appropriate audit evidence existed to support its continued recognition.
Our
procedures included, among others:
We
obtained and reviewed the original transactions documentation and correspondence between the parties,
■ We
evaluated the consistency of management’s position, reviewed legal representations
and opinions regarding enforceability.
■ We
considered whether the asset remained probable of being realized in future periods.
■ We
proposed an allowance of 25% to the income statement
■ We
reviewed the journal entry posting, recalculated the prepayment amortization schedule and
credit balance on the advertising agreements
■ We
also evaluated the adequacy of the Company’s disclosures related to this prepaid balance
in note 6
Intangible
assets
As
discussed in Note 4 to the financial statements, the company recognized Goodwill, Trade Name, Customers Relationship and Developed Technology
assets related to the acquisition of a subsidiary S&MI Ltd, through a share purchase agreement, and became a wholly owned subsidiary
of Lottery.com Inc. Determination of the cost of the intangible assets and goodwill, the method as well as the rate of the amortization
requires the use of significant judgement and estimates. An independent third-party valuation firm was utilized and worked with management
to evaluate key components and significant data inputs which were utilized in performing the analysis. The valuation firm also provided
guidance to Management about best practices with respect to useful lives of various types of intangible assets.
The
primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included:
■ We
reviewed and challenged the reasonableness of key management assumptions used for the estimate.
■ We
reviewed the report of the independent valuation firm that perform the valuation of the intangible
assets.
■ We
assessed the suitability of the method used by the expert in valuation of the assets.
■ We
evaluated the reasonableness of the valuation methodology and discount rate
■ We
performed data integrity check including accuracy of sample journal entries by checking them
to approved supporting documents.
/S/
Boladale Lawal
BOLADALE
LAWAL & CO.
(Chartered
Accountants)
(PCAOB
ID 6993)
Lagos,
Nigeria
We
have served as the Company’s auditor since 2024.
April
21, 2025
F- 3
LOTTERY.COM
INC.
LOTTERY.COM,
INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash
$ 68,035
$ 359,826
Restricted cash
-
-
Accounts receivable
494,129
55,586
Prepaid expenses
14,449,333
19,020,159
Other current assets
880,961
907,632
Total current assets
15,892,458
20,343,203
Notes receivable
2,250,000
2,000,000
Investments
250,000
250,000
Goodwill
9,061,675
11,227,491
Intangible assets, net
12,569,165
17,681,874
Property and equipment, net
12,124
21,309
Other long-term assets
12,906,849
12,884,686
Total assets
$ 52,942,271
$ 64,408,563
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Trade payables
$ 8,241,311
$ 8,049,531
Deferred revenue
250,000
357,143
Notes payable - current
6,110,777
6,026,669
Accrued interest
1,218,864
858,875
Accrued and other expenses
12,501,403
11,359,616
Other liabilities
2,415,179
1,167,111
Total current liabilities
30,737,534
27,818,945
Long-term liabilities:
Convertible debt, net - noncurrent
-
-
Other long-term liabilities
-
-
Total long-term liabilities
-
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
-
-
Total liabilities
30,737,534
27,818,945
Equity
Controlling Interest
Equity Controlling
Interest
Preferred Stock, par value $0.001, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
-
-
Common stock, par value $0.001, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 18,326,855 and 2,877,045 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
18,327
2,877
Additional paid-in capital
283,913,433
269,690,569
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
16,880
(91,667 )
Accumulated deficit
(263,694,287 )
(235,132,590 )
Total Lottery.com Inc. stockholders’ equity
20,254,353
34,469,189
Noncontrolling interest
1,950,384
2,120,429
Total Equity
22,204,737
36,589,618
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 52,942,271
$ 64,408,563
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these restated consolidated financial statements.
F- 4
LOTTERY.COM
INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
2024
2023
Years Ended December 31,
2024
2023
(As Restated)
Revenue
$ 1,065,788
$ 7,018,819
Cost of revenue
320,869
5,666,544
Gross profit
744,919
1,352,275
Operating expenses:
Personnel costs
4,761,186
4,570,206
Professional fees
5,436,831
5,654,504
General and administrative
3,688,547
3,886,886
Depreciation and amortization
5,020,647
4,891,522
Total operating expenses
18,907,211
19,003,118
Loss from operations
(18,162,292
)
(17,650,843 )
Other expenses
Interest expense
508,563
408,767
Other expense
968,903
136,429
Reserve for loss of prepaid advertising
credits
4,745,000
-
Loss on impairment of intangibles & goodwill
4,298,002
7,510,000
Total other expenses, net
10,520,468
8,055,196
Net loss before income tax
(28,682,760
)
(25,706,039 )
Income tax expense (benefit) check 2022 may need reclass 23,364
26,315
60,000
Net loss
(28,709,075
)
(25,766,039 )
Other comprehensive loss
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net
317,424
(70,273 )
Comprehensive loss
(28,391,651 )
(25,836,312 )
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
(170,046 )
272,613
Net loss attributable to Lottery.com Inc.
$ (28,561,697 )
$ (25,563,699 )
Net loss per common share
Basic and diluted
$ (3.31 )
$ (9.81 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic and diluted recheck WA shares
8,637,552
2,604,717
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these restated consolidated financial statements.
F- 5
LOTTERY.COM
INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
FOR
THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Income
Equity
Interest
Equity
Total
Accumulated
AutoLotto
Additional
Other
Inc.
Total
Common Stock
Paid-In
Accumulated
Comprehensive
Stockholders’
Noncontrolling
Stockholders’
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Income
Equity
Interest
Equity
Balance as of December 31, 2022
2,527,045
2,527
267,597,370
(208,187,210 )
3,622
59,416,309
2,400,176
61,816,485
Stock based compensation
350,000
350
2,093,199
-
-
2,093,549
-
358,349
Prior period adjustments to Accumulated Deficit
(25,016
)
(25,016
)
(25,016
)
Other comprehensive loss
-
-
--
(1,381,681
)
(70,273 )
(1,451,954 )
(7,135 )
(1,459,089 )
Net loss
(25,563,699 )
(25,563,699 )
(272,612 )
(25,836,311 )
Balance as of December 31, 2023
2,877,045
2,877
269,690,569
(235,132,590 )
(91,667 )
34,469,189
2,120,429
36,589,618
Balance
2,877,045
2,877
269,690,569
(235,132,590 )
(91,667 )
34,469,189
2,120,429
36,589,618
Stock based compensation
1,839,290
1,839
1,684,810
-
-
1,686,649
-
1,686,649
Stock issued for acquisition of subsidiary
98,480
98
90,209
-
-
90,307
-
90,307
Stock issued for conversion of debt to equity
2,740,200
2,740
2,510,053
-
2,512,793
2,512,793
Exercise of Stock Options
48,720
49
44,628
-
-
44,677
-
44,677
Warrants issued to retire debt
-
-
-
-
-
70,671
70,671
Stock issued for Commitment fee, Stock Purchase Agreement
512,660
513
469,602
470,115
470,115
Stock issued in lieu of cash payments
10,210,460
10,210
9,352,892
9,363,102
9,363,102
Other comprehensive loss
-
-
-
-
108,547
108,547
-
108,547
Net loss
-
-
-
(28,561,697 )
-
(28,561,697 )
(170,046 )
(28,731,743 )
Balance as of December 31, 2024
18,326,855
18,326
283,913,433
(263,694,287 )
16,880
20,254,352
1,950,383
22,204,735
Balance
18,326,855
18,326
283,913,433
(263,694,287 )
16,880
20,254,352
1,950,383
22,204,735
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these restated consolidated financial statements.
F- 6
LOTTERY.COM
INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
2024
2023
Years Ended December 31,
2024
2023
Cash flow from operating activities
Net loss attributable to Lottery.com Inc.
$ (28,561,697 )
$ (25,563,499 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
(170,045 )
279,747
Depreciation and amortization
5,020,647
4,891,522
Stock based compensation expense
1,640,274
2,093,199
Stock issued in lieu of cash payments
9,352,892
-
Stock issued for commit fee, stock purchase agreement
469,602
-
Warrants issued to retire debt
70,671
-
Loss on impairment of goodwill and intangibles
4,298,002
7,510,000
Changes in assets & liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(438,543 )
153,062
Prepaid expenses
4,570,826
389,164
Notes Receivable
(250,000 )
-
Other current assets
26,671
(189,082 )
Other long term assets
-
125,000
Trade payables
(191,780 )
441,898
Deferred revenue
(107,143 )
(107,143 )
Accrued interest
359,989
374,703
Accrued and other expenses
1,141,787
6,982,476
Other liabilities
543,508
542,083
Liability for acquisition of subsidiary
704,560
-
Other long-term liabilities
-
-
Prior period adjustments to Accumulated Deficit
(32,151 )
Net cash used by operating activities
(1,519,779
)
(2,109,221 )
Cash flow from investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment
-
-
Investment in goodwill and intangibles
(1,549,184 )
-
Net cash used in investing activities
(1,549,184 )
-
Cash flow from financing activities
Proceeds (Payments) from loans from execs
375,666
-
Proceeds (Payments) from convertible
notes payable
2,510,053
2,270,993
Net cash provided by financing activities
2,885,719
2,270,993
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
108,547
95,289
Net change in net cash and restricted cash
(291,791
)
257,061
Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period
359,826
102,766
Cash and restricted cash at end of period
$ 68,035
$ 359,826
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Interest paid in cash
$ -
$ -
Taxes paid in cash
$ -
$ -
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these restated consolidated financial statements.
F- 7
LOTTERY.COM
INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note
1. Nature of Operations
Description
of Business
During fiscal year 2024,
the Company continued to address legacy issues while identifying and securing partnerships along with completing key acquisitions in
order to stage Lottery.com for growth in fiscal year 2025. The cornerstone of the Company’s operational progress for fiscal year 2025 will be driven
by technology, M&A, the monetization of Sports.com and product and service and capability enhancements.
Lottery.com
Inc. (formerly Trident Acquisitions Corp) (“TDAC”, “Lottery.com” or “the Company”), was formed as
a Delaware corporation on March 17, 2016. On October 29, 2021, we consummated a business combination (the “Business Combination”)
with AutoLotto, Inc. (“AutoLotto”). Following the closing of the Business Combination (the “Closing”) we changed
our name from “Trident Acquisitions Corp.” to “Lottery.com Inc.” and the business of AutoLotto became our business.
In connection with the Business Combination the Company moved its headquarters from New York, New York to Spicewood, Texas.
The
Company is a leading provider of domestic and international lottery products and services. As an independent third-party lottery game
service, the Company offers a platform that it developed and operates to enable the remote purchase of legally sanctioned lottery games
in the U.S. and abroad (the “Platform”). The Company’s revenue generating activities are focused on (i) offering the
Platform via the Lottery.com app and our websites to users located in the U.S. and international jurisdictions where the sale of lottery
games is legal and our services are enabled for the remote purchase of legally sanctioned lottery games (our “B2C Platform ” );
(ii) offering an internally developed, created and operated business-to-business application programming interface (“API”)
of the Platform to enable commercial partners in permitted U.S. and international jurisdictions to purchase certain legally operated
lottery games from the Company and resell them to users located within their respective jurisdictions (“B2B API”); and (iii)
delivering global lottery data, such as winning numbers and results, and sports data, such as scores and statistics, to commercial digital
subscribers and provide access to other proprietary, anonymized transaction data pursuant to multi-year contracts (“Data Service”).
As
a provider of lottery products and services, the Company is required to comply with, and its business is subject to, regulation in each
jurisdiction in which the Company offers the B2C Platform, or a commercial partner offers users access to lottery games through the B2B
API. In addition, it must also comply with the requirements of federal and other domestic and foreign regulatory bodies and governmental
authorities in jurisdictions in which the Company operates or with authority over its business. The Company’s business is additionally
subject to multiple other domestic and international laws, including those relating to the transmission of information, privacy, security,
data retention, and other consumer focused laws, and, as such, may be impacted by changes in the interpretation of such laws.
On
June 30, 2021, the Company acquired an interest in Medios Electronicos y de Comunicacion, S.A.P.I de C.V. (“Aganar”) and
JuegaLotto, S.A. de C.V. (“JuegaLotto”). Aganar has been operating in the licensed iLottery market in Mexico since 2007 as
an online retailer of Mexican National Lottery draw games, instant digital scratch-off games and other games of chance. JuegaLotto is
licensed by the Mexican federal regulatory authorities to sell international lottery games in Mexico.
On
July 28, 2022, the Board determined that the Company did not currently have sufficient financial resources to fund its operations or
pay certain existing obligations, including its payroll and related obligations and effectively ceased its operations furloughing certain
employees effective July 29, 2022 (the “Operational Cessation”). Subsequently, the Company has had minimal day-to-day operations
and has primarily focused its operations on restarting certain aspects of its core businesses (the “Plans for Recommencement of
Company Operations”).
On
April 25, 2023, as part of the Plans for Recommencement of Company Operations, the Company resumed its ticket sales operations on a limited
basis to support its affiliate partners through its Texas retail network.
On September 1, 2024, the
Company completed the acquisition of S&MI Ltd. Finalizing this acquisition is the foundation for the monetization of Sports.com.
In 2024, the Company launched the Sport.com app providing users around the world with access to curated sports content. Additionally,
the Company partnered with BOXXER to stream two live championship boxing matches to sports fans in multiple African nations.
F- 8
Note
2. Significant Accounting Policies
Basis
of Presentation
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America (“ GAAP ”) and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned operating subsidiaries.
Any reference in these notes to applicable guidance is meant to refer to the authoritative United States generally accepted accounting
principles as found in the Accounting Standards Codification (“ ASC ”) and Accounting Standards Update (“ ASU ”)
of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“ FASB ”). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated
in consolidation.
Going
Concern
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates continuity
of operations, realization of assets and classification of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The accompanying
consolidated financial statements do not reflect any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset
amounts or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that might result if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s ASC Topic 205-40, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s
Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, management must evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate,
that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year from the date these financial
statements are issued. This evaluation does not take into consideration the potential mitigating effect of management’s plans that
have not been fully implemented or are not within control of the Company as of the date the financial statements are issued. When substantial
doubt exists under this methodology, management evaluates whether the mitigating effect of its plans sufficiently alleviates substantial
doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The mitigating effect of management’s plans, however, is
only considered if both (1) it is probable that the plans will be effectively implemented within one year after the date that the financial
statements are issued, and (2) it is probable that the plans, when implemented, will mitigate the relevant conditions or events that
raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial
statements are issued.
In
connection with the Company’s 2022 Operational Cessation, the Company has experienced recurring net losses and negative cash
flows from operations and has on a consolidated basis an accumulated deficit of approximately $258.9
million and working capital of approximately negative $7.5
million on December 31, 2024. For the year ending December 31, 2024, the Company sustained a net loss of $23.9
million . The Company sustained a loss from operations of $18.2
million and $17.7
million for the years ending December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Subsequently, the Company sustained additional
operating losses and anticipates additional operating losses for the next twelve months. These conditions raise substantial doubt
about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The
Company has historically funded its activities almost exclusively from debt and equity financing. Management’s plans in order to
meet its operating cash flow requirements include financing activities such as private placements of its common stock, preferred stock
offerings, and issuances of debt and convertible debt. Although Management believes that it will be able to continue to raise funds by
sale of its securities to provide the additional cash needed to meet the Company’s obligations as they become due beginning with
a loan agreement the Company entered into with United Capital Investments Ltd. (“UCIL”) on July 21, 2023, the Plans for Recommencement
of Company Operations to require substantial funds to implement and there is no assurance that the Company will be able to continue raising
the required capital.
The
Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months from the issuance of these financial statements depends
on its ability to execute the business plan for the relaunch of its core business, the successful monetization of Sports.com, and keeping
expenditures in line with available operating capital. Such conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue
as a going concern.
F- 9
Impact
of Trident Acquisition Corp. Business Combination
We
accounted for the October 29, 2021 Business Combination as a reverse recapitalization whereby AutoLotto was determined as the accounting
acquirer and Trident Acquisition Corp. (“TDAC”) as the accounting acquiree. This determination was primarily based on:
●
former
AutoLotto stockholders having the largest voting interest in Lottery.com Inc. (“Lottery.com”);
●
the
board of directors of Lottery.com having 7 members, and AutoLotto’s former stockholders having the ability to nominate the
majority of the members of the board of directors;
●
AutoLotto
management continuing to hold executive management roles for the post-combination company and being responsible for the day-to-day
operations;
●
the
post-combination company assuming the Lottery.com name;
●
Lottery.com
maintaining the pre-existing AutoLotto headquarters; and the intended strategy of Lottery.com being a continuation of AutoLotto’s
strategy.
Accordingly,
the Business Combination was treated as the equivalent of AutoLotto issuing stock for the net assets of TDAC, accompanied by a recapitalization.
The net assets of TDAC are stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded.
While
TDAC was the legal acquirer in the Business Combination, because AutoLotto was determined as the accounting acquirer, the historical
financial statements of AutoLotto became the historical financial statements of the combined company, upon the consummation of the Business
Combination. As a result, the financial statements included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect (i) the historical
operating results of AutoLotto prior to the Business Combination; (ii) the combined results of the Company and AutoLotto following the
closing of the Business Combination; (iii) the assets and liabilities of AutoLotto at their historical cost; and (iv) the Company’s
equity structure for all periods presented.
In
connection with the Business Combination transaction, we have converted the equity structure for the periods prior to the Business Combination
to reflect the number of shares of the Company’s common stock issued to AutoLotto’s stockholders in connection with the recapitalization
transaction. As such, the shares, corresponding capital amounts and earnings per share, as applicable, related to AutoLotto convertible
preferred stock and common stock prior to the Business Combination have been retroactively converted by applying the exchange ratio established
in the Business Combination.
Non-controlling
Interest
Non-controlling
interest represents the proportionate ownership of Aganar and JuegaLotto, held by minority members and reflect their capital investments
as well as their proportionate interest in subsidiary losses and other changes in members’ equity, including translation adjustments.
Segment
Reporting
Operating
segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly
by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing operating performance. Under the provisions
of ASC 280, Segment Reporting, the Company is not organized around specific services or geographic regions. The Company operates in one
service line, providing lottery products and services.
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We
determined that our Chief Financial Officer is the Chief Operating Decision Maker and he uses financial information, business prospects,
competitive factors, operating results and other non-U.S. GAAP financial ratios to evaluate our performance, which is the same basis
on which our results and performance are communicated to our Board of Directors. Based on the information described above and in accordance
with the applicable literature, management has concluded that we are organized and operated as one operating and reportable segment on
a consolidated basis for each of the periods presented.
Concentration
of Credit Risks
Financial
instruments that are potentially subject to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash. Cash holdings are placed with major financial
institutions deemed to be of high-credit-quality in order to limit credit exposure. The Company maintains deposits and certificates of
deposit with banks which may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insured limit and money market accounts
which are not FDIC insured. In addition, deposits aggregating approximately $13,356 at April 10,
2024 are held in foreign banks. Management believes the risk of loss in connection with these accounts is minimal.
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions to determine the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenue and expenses. Although management believes these estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from these
estimates. The Company evaluates its estimates on an ongoing basis and prepares its estimates on historical experience and other assumptions
the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Reclassifications
Certain
balances have been reclassified in the accompanying consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year presentation. These
reclassifications had no effect on the balances of current or total assets and prior year’s net loss or accumulated deficit.
Foreign
currency translation
Assets
and liabilities of subsidiaries operating outside the United States with a functional currency other than U.S. Dollars are translated
into U.S. Dollars using year-end exchange rates. Sales, costs and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates in effect during
the year. Foreign currency translation gains and losses are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Cash
and Restricted Cash
As
of December 31, 2024 and 2023, cash was comprised of cash deposits, and deposits with some banks exceeded federally insured limits with
the majority of cash held in one financial institution. Management believes all financial institutions holding its cash are of high credit
quality and does not believe the Company is subject to unusual credit risk beyond the normal credit risk associated with commercial banking
relationships.
The
Company had no marketable securities as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
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Accounts
Receivable
The
Company through its various merchant providers pre-authorizes forms of payment prior to the sale of digital representation of lottery
games to minimize exposure to losses related to uncollected payments and does not extend credit to the user of the B2C Platform or the
commercial partner of the B2B API, which are its customers, in the normal course of business. The Company estimates its bad debt exposure
each period and records a bad debt provision for accounts receivable it believes it may not collect in full. In the fall of 2024, the
Company completed a project whereby certain older items in accounts receivable for the TinBu subsidiary were offset against the allowance for
uncollectible receivables, resulting in a reduction in the number of individual items in accounts receivable which were aged greater
than 90 days and the total amount for them. At the completion of this project, the balance in the allowance for uncollectible receivables was
$22,016. At the end of 2024 the Company increased the allowance for uncollectible receivables by $10,984 .
At December 31, 2024 the allowance for uncollectible receivables was $33,000
whereas, before the project described above, it was $94,270
at December 31, 2023.
Prepaid
Expenses
Prepaid expenses consist of payments made on contractual obligations for
services to be consumed in future periods. The Company entered into an agreement with two third parties to provide advertising services
and issued equity instruments as compensation for the advertising services (“Prepaid advertising credits”). The Company expenses
the service as it is performed by the third parties. The value of the services provided were used to value these contracts, except for
the year ended December 31, 2021 the Company reserved for potential inability to realize $2,000,000 of prepaid advertising credits in future periods. For the period ending December 31, 2024, the Company determined that approximately an
additional $4,745,000 of prepaid advertising credits purchased during 2017 and 2018 may not be able to be fully utilized. As a result,
the Company decreased prepaid expenses by $4,745,000 and increased its reserve for loss of prepaid advertising credits by $4,745,000.
Prepaid expenses are included in current assets on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company had total remaining prepaid expenses of $14,449,333
and $19,020,159 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Investments
On
August 2, 2018, AutoLotto purchased 186,666 shares of Class A-1 common stock of a third-party business development partner representing
4% of the total outstanding shares of the company. As this investment resulted in less than 20% ownership, it was accounted for using
the cost basis method.
Property
and equipment, net
Property
and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are generally computed using the straight-line method over estimated
useful lives ranging from three 3 to five years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated
useful life of the asset. Routine maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred. The costs of major additions, replacements and
improvements are capitalized. Gains and losses realized on the sale or disposal of property and equipment are recognized or charged to
other expense in the consolidated statement of operations.
Depreciation
of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
Schedule
of Depreciation of Property and Equipment
Computers
and equipment
3
years
Furniture
and fixtures
5
years
Software
3
years
Leases
Right-of-use
assets (“ROU assets”) represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities
represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at
commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. Variable lease payments are not included in the calculation
of the right-of-use asset and lease liability due to uncertainty of the payment amount and are recorded as lease expense in the period
incurred. As most of the leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company used its incremental borrowing rate based on the information
available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Otherwise, the implicit rate was used when readily
determinable. The lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will
exercise that option. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Under
the available practical expedient, the Company accounts for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for all classes
of underlying assets as both a lessee and lessor. Further, management elected a short-term lease exception policy on all classes of underlying
assets, permitting the Company to not apply the recognition requirements of this standard to short-term leases (i.e. leases with terms
of 12 months or less).
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Internal
Use Software Development
Software
development costs incurred internally to develop software programs to be used solely to meet our internal needs and applications are
capitalized once the preliminary project stage is complete and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will
be used to perform the intended function. Additionally, we capitalize qualifying costs incurred for upgrades and enhancements to existing
software that result in additional functionality. Costs related to preliminary project planning activities, post-implementation activities,
maintenance and minor modifications are expensed as incurred. Internal-use software development costs are amortized on a straight-line
basis over the estimated useful life of the software.
Goodwill
and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill
represents the excess of the cost of assets acquired over the fair value of the net assets at the date of acquisition. Intangible assets
represent the fair value of separately recognizable intangible assets acquired in connection with the Company’s business combinations.
The Company evaluates its goodwill and other intangibles for impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or circumstances indicate
that an impairment may have occurred in accordance with the provisions of ASC 350, “ Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets ”.
Revenue
Recognition
Under
the new standard, Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “ Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ”,
the Company recognizes revenues when the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of a contract with a customer exists; (ii)
identifiable performance obligations under the contract exist; (iii) the transaction price is determinable for each performance obligation;
(iv) the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation; and (v) when the performance obligations are satisfied. Revenues
are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the customers in an amount that reflects the consideration
expected to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.
Lottery
game revenue
Items
that fall under this revenue classification include:
Lottery
game sales
The
Company’s performance obligations of delivering lottery games are satisfied at the time in which the digital representation of
the lottery game is delivered to the user of the B2C Platform or the commercial partner of the B2B API, therefore, are recognized at
a point in time. The Company receives consideration for lottery game sales at the time of delivery to the customer, which may be the
user or commercial partner, as applicable. There is no variable consideration related to lottery game sales. As each individual lottery
game delivered represents a distinct performance obligation and consideration for each game sale is fixed, representing the standalone
selling price, there is no allocation of consideration necessary.
In
accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, the Company evaluates the presentation of revenue on a gross
versus net basis dependent on if the Company is a principal or agent. In making this evaluation, some of the factors that are considered
include whether the Company has control over the specified good or services before they are transferred to the customer. The Company
also assesses if it is primarily responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the goods or services, has inventory risk, and has
discretion in establishing the price. For all of the Company’s transactions, management concluded that gross presentation is appropriate,
as the Company is primarily responsible for providing the performance obligation directly to the customers and assumes fulfillment risk
of all lottery game sales as it retains physical possession of lottery game sales tickets from time of sale until the point of redemption.
The Company also retains inventory risk on all lottery game sales tickets as they would be responsible for any potential winnings related
to lost or unredeemable tickets at the time of redemption. Finally, while states have the authority to establish lottery game sales prices,
the Company can add service fees to ticket prices evidencing its ability to establish the ultimate price of the lottery tickets being
sold.
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Other
associated revenue
The
Company’s performance obligations in agreements with certain customers are to provide a license of intellectual property related
to the use of the Company’s tradename for marketing purposes by partners of the Company. Customers pay a license fee up front.
The transaction price is deemed to be the license issue fee stated in the contract. The license offered by the Company represents a symbolic
license which provides the customer with the right to use the Company’s intellectual property on an ongoing basis with continued
support throughout the term of the contract in the form of ongoing maintenance of the underlying intellectual property. There is no variable
consideration related to these performance obligations.
Arrangements
with multiple performance obligations
The
Company’s contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations. For such arrangements, management allocates revenue
to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. Management generally determines standalone selling prices
based on the prices charged to customers.
Deferred
Revenue
The
Company records deferred revenue when cash payments are received or due in advance of any performance, including amounts which are refundable.
Payment
terms vary by the type and location of the customer and the products or services offered. The term between invoicing and when payment
is due is not significant. For certain products or services and customer types, management requires payment before the products or services
are delivered to the customer.
Contract
Assets
Given
the nature of the Company’s services and contracts, it has no contract assets.
Taxes
Taxes
assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transactions, that are collected
by us from a customer, are excluded from revenue.
Cost
of Revenue
Cost
of revenue consists primarily of variable costs, comprising (i) the cost of procurement of lottery games, minus winnings to users, additional
expenses related to the sale of lottery games, including, commissions, affiliate fees and revenue shares; and (ii) payment processing
fees on user fees, including chargebacks imposed on the Company. Other non-variable costs included in cost of revenue include affiliate
marketing credits acquired on a per-contract basis.
Stock-based
Compensation
Effective
October 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2018-07, Compensation - “Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee
Share-based Payment Accounting” (“ASC 718”), which addresses aspects of the accounting for nonemployee share-based
payment transactions and accounts for share-based awards to employees in accordance with ASC 718, Stock Compensation . Under this
guidance, stock compensation expense is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense
over the estimated service period (generally the vesting period) on the straight-line attribute method.
Advertising
Costs
Advertising
costs are charged to operations when incurred. Advertising costs for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were approximately $ 104,000
and $377,000 respectively.
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Income
Taxes
For
both financial accounting and tax reporting purposes, the Company reports income and expenses based on the accrual method of accounting.
For
federal and state income tax purposes, the Company reports income or loss from their investments in limited liability companies on the
consolidated income tax returns. As such, all taxable income and available tax credits are passed from the limited liability companies
to the individual members. It is the responsibility of the individual members to report the taxable income and tax credits, and to pay
any resulting income taxes. Therefore, the income and losses incurred by the limited liability companies have been consolidated in the
Company’s tax return and provision based upon its relative ownership.
Income
taxes are accounted for in accordance with ASC 740, “ Income Taxes ” (“ASC 740”), using the asset and liability
method. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to
temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which
these temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in
tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided for those deferred
tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related benefit will not be realized.
The
Company records uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 on the basis of a two-step process in which (i) the Company determines
whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position; and
(ii) for those tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold, the Company recognizes the largest amount of tax
benefit that is more than 50 percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority. The Company’s
policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to the underpayment of income taxes as a component of income tax expense or benefit.
To date, there have been no interest or penalties charged in relation to the unrecognized tax benefits.
Generally,
the taxing authorities can audit the previous three years of tax returns and in certain situations audit additional years. For federal
tax purposes, the Company’s 2020 through 2023 tax years generally remain open for examination by the tax authorities under the
normal three-year statute of limitations. For state tax purposes, the Company’s 2019 through 2023 tax years remain open for examination
by the tax authorities under the normal four-year statute of limitations.
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
The
Company determines the fair value of its financial instruments in accordance with the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements
and Disclosures (“ASC 820”) , which establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation
techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical
assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels
of the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820 are described below:
●
Level
1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or
liabilities
●
Level
2 - Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially
the full term of the asset or liability
●
Level
3 - Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable
assumptions reflect our own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
Determination
of fair value and the resulting hierarchy requires the use of observable market data whenever available.
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The
classification of an asset or liability in the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement
of fair value.
Fair
value of stock options and warrants
Management
uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to calculate the fair value of stock options and warrants. Use of this method requires management
to make assumptions and estimates about the expected life of options and warrants, anticipated forfeitures, the risk-free rate, and the
volatility of the Company’s share price. In making these assumptions and estimates, management relies on historical market data.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
In
December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (ASU 2023-09), which requires
disclosures of incremental income tax information within the rate reconciliation and expanded disclosures of income taxes paid, among
other disclosure requirements. ASU 2023-09 is effective for the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted.
The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new standard.
In
November 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable
Segment Disclosures,” to enhance disclosures for significant segment expenses for all public entities required to report segment
information in accordance with ASC 280. The standard did not change the definition of a segment, the method for determining segments
or the criteria for aggregating operating segments into reportable segments. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Retrospective adoption is required
for all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company adopted the standard effective January 1, 2024. The
Company adopted the amendment effective January 1, 2024 for annual reporting purpose. The adoption did not have a material impact to
the Company’s financial statements or disclosures.
In
June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) : Measurement of Credit Losses
on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial
assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Adoption
of ASU 2016-13 will require the Company to use forward-looking information to formulate its credit loss estimates. ASU 2016-13 is effective
for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022, and early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted the standard effective
January 1, 2023. The adoption did not have a material impact to the Company’s financial statements
or disclosures.
Note
3. Business Combination
TDAC
Combination
On
October 29, 2021, the Company and AutoLotto consummated the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. At the Closing, each share
of common stock and preferred stock of AutoLotto that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger
(other than excluded shares as contemplated by the Merger Agreement) was cancelled and converted into the right to receive approximately
3.0058 shares (the “Exchange Ratio”) of Lottery.com. common stock.
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The
Merger closing was a triggering event for the Series B convertible notes, of which $63.8 million was converted into 164,426 shares of
AutoLotto that were then converted into 488,225 shares of Lottery.com common stock using the Exchange Ratio.
At
the Closing, each option to purchase AutoLotto’s common stock, whether vested or unvested, was assumed and converted into an option
to purchase a number of shares of Lottery.com common stock in the manner set forth in the Merger Agreement.
The
Company accounted for the Business Combination as a reverse recapitalization whereby AutoLotto was determined as the accounting acquirer
and TDAC as the accounting acquiree. Refer to Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies , for further details. Accordingly,
the Business Combination was treated as the equivalent of AutoLotto issuing stock for the net assets of TDAC, accompanied by a recapitalization.
The net assets of TDAC are stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded.
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes reflect the historical results of AutoLotto prior to the merger and
do not include the historical results of TDAC prior to the consummation of Business Combination.
Upon
the closing of the transaction, AutoLotto received total gross proceeds of approximately $42,794,000, from TDAC’s trust and operating
accounts. Total transaction costs were approximately $9,460,000, which principally consisted of advisory, legal and other professional
fees and were recorded in additional paid in capital. Cumulative debt repayments of approximately $11,068,000, inclusive of accrued but
unpaid interest, were paid in conjunction with the close, which included approximately $5,475,000 repayment of notes payable to related
parties, and approximately $5,593,000 payment of accrued underwriter fees.
Pursuant
to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, the holders of issued and outstanding shares of AutoLotto immediately prior to the
Closing (the “Sellers”) were entitled to receive up to 300,000 additional shares of Common Stock (the “Seller Earnout
Shares”) and Vadim Komissarov, Ilya Ponomarev and Marat Rosenberg (collectively the “TDAC Founders”) were also entitled
to receive up to 200,000 additional shares of Common Stock (the “TDAC Founder Earnout Shares” and, together with the Seller
Earnout Shares, the “Earnout Shares”). One of the earnout criteria had not been met by the December 31, 2021 deadline thus
no earnout shares were granted specific to that criteria. 150,000 of the Seller Earnout Shares and 100,000 TDAC Founder Earnout Shares
were still eligible Earnout Shares until December 31, 2022. Conditions for the earnout were not met and the potential earnout shares
were forfeited on December 31, 2022.
Global
Gaming Acquisition
On
June 30, 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of 100 percent of equity of Global Gaming Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware corporation
(“Global Gaming”), which holds 80% of the equity of each of Medios Electronicos y de Comunicacion, S.A.P.I de C.V. (“Aganar”)
and JuegaLotto, S.A. de C.V. (“JuegaLotto”). JuegaLotto is federally licensed by the Mexico regulatory authorities with jurisdiction
over the ability to sell international lottery games in Mexico through an authorized federal gaming portal and is licensed for games
of chance in other countries throughout Latin America. Aganar has been operating in the licensed Lottery market in Mexico since 2007
and is licensed to sell Mexican National Lottery draw games, instant win tickets, and other games of chance online with access to a federally
approved online casino and sportsbook gaming license and additionally issues a proprietary scratch lottery game in Mexico under the brand
name Capalli. The opening balance of the acquirees have been included in our consolidated balance sheet since the date of the acquisition.
Since the acquirees’ financial statements were denominated in Mexican pesos, the exchange rate of 22.0848 pesos per dollar was
used to translate the balances.
The
net purchase price was allocated to the assets and liabilities acquired as per the table below. Goodwill represents the future economic
benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. The fair values of the
acquired intangible assets were determined using Level 3 inputs which were not observable in the market.
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The
total purchase price of $10,989,691, consisting of cash of $10,530,000 and 687,439 shares of common stock of AutoLotto at $0.67 per share.
The total consideration transferred was approximately $10,055,214, reflecting the purchase price, net of cash on hand at Global Gaming
and the principal amount of certain loans acquired. The purchase price is for an 80% ownership interest and is therefore grossed up to
$13,215,842 to reflect the 20% minority interest in the acquirees. The purchase price was allocated to the identified tangible and intangible
assets acquired based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date as follows:
Schedule
of Identified Tangible and Intangible Asset Acquired
Cash
$ 517,460
Accounts receivable, net
34,134
Prepaids
5,024
Property and equipment, net
2,440
Other assets, net
65,349
Other Receivables
Intangible assets
8,590,000
Goodwill
4,940,643
Total assets
$ 14,155,050
Accounts payable and other liabilities
$ (387,484 )
Director’s Loan
Customer deposits
(134,707 )
Related party loan
(417,017 )
Total liabilities
$ (939,208 )
Total net assets of Acquirees
$ 13,215,842
Goodwill
recognized in connection with the acquisition - is primarily attributed to an anticipated growing lottery market in Mexico that is expected
to be achieved from the integration of these Mexican entities. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
Following
are details of the purchase price allocated to the intangible assets acquired.
Schedule
of Intangible Assets Acquired
Category
Fair Value
Customer relationships
$ 410,000
Gaming licensees
4,020,000
Trade names and trademarks
2,540,000
Technology
1,620,000
Total Intangibles
$ 8,590,000
S&MI
Ltd Acquisition
On
September 1, 2024, the Company finalized an agreement for the acquisition of S&MI, Ltd. with its shareholders (the “Share Purchase
and Sale Agreement”), wherein the Purchase Price is the total equivalent One Million Dollars USD ($1,000,000.00) in restricted
stock units of common shares in the Company. (the “Payment-In-Kind”) fixed at Three Dollars USD ($3.00) per share (the “Fixed
Price”). Purchase Price is to be paid out over five payments on the following schedule : The first payment of $150,000 in
restricted common stock (50,000 shares) of the Company is due and payable on September 1, 2024 (the “Completion Date” and
the “First Issuance Date”.). The remaining payments in restricted common stock to the shareholders of S&MI Ltd. by the
Company will be made as follows: (i) a second payment of $212,500 (70,833 shares) due on or before the 31 st day following
ninety days after the Completion Date (the Second Issuance Date”); (ii) a third payment, of $212,500 (70,833 shares) due on or
before the 31 st day following ninety days after the Second Issuance Date (the Third Issuance Date”); (iii) a fourth
payment of $212,500 (70,833 shares) due on or before the 31 st day following ninety days after the Third Issuance Date (the
“Fourth Issuance Date”); and (vi) a final and fifth payment of $212,500 (70,834 shares) due on or before the 31 st
day following ninety days after the Fourth Issuance Date.
In
the event that the closing price of the restricted stock units of common shares of the Company to be issued to the shareholders of S&MI,
Ltd. is lower than the Fixed Purchase Price on the six (6) month anniversary of any issuance date of said shares (collectively the “Anniversary
Issuance Price”), then the Fixed Purchase Price shall be adjusted downward to the volume-weighted average price (“VWAP”)
of the common stock for the five (5) consecutive trading days immediately preceding the six (6) month anniversary date of said issuance
date. Accordingly, the Company shall be obligated to tender to the shareholders of S&MI, Ltd. additional restricted stock units of
common shares of the Company to make up the difference between the Fixed Purchase Price and the Anniversary Issuance Price.
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The opening balance of S&MI Ltd has
been included in our consolidated balance sheet since the date of the acquisition. Since the S&MI Ltd’s financial statements
were denominated in British Pounds, the exchange rate of 1.3141 pounds per dollar was used to translate the balances.
The net purchase price was allocated to
the assets and liabilities acquired as per the table below. Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets
acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. The fair values of the acquired intangible assets were determined
using the valuation analysis performed by a third-party valuation firm.
The
total purchase price of $1,000,000
consists of 333,333
shares of common stock at $3.00
per share. The total consideration transferred after net assets
and assumption of long-term debt was approximately $440,000, reflecting the purchase price, net of cash on hand at S&MI Ltd and the
principal amount of certain loans assumed by the Company. The purchase price is for a 100 %
ownership interest. The purchase price was allocated to the identified tangible and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated
fair values at the acquisition date as follows:
Schedule
of Identified Tangible and Intangible Asset Acquired
Accounts receivable, net
124,928
Other Receivables
50,817
Intangible assets
234,000
Goodwill
1,315,000
Total assets
$ 1,724,745
Accounts payable and other liabilities
$ (175,543 )
Director’s Loan
(558,632 )
Total liabilities
$ (734,175 )
Total net assets of Acquirees
$ 990,570
Note
4. Property and Equipment, net
Property
and equipment, net as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, consisted of the following:
Schedule
of Property and Equipment
December 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
Computers and equipment
$ 123,911
$ 124,199
Furniture and fixtures
16,900
16,898
Software
2,026,200
2,026,200
Property and equipment
2,167,011
2,167,297
Accumulated depreciation
(2,154,887 )
(2,145,988 )
Property and equipment, net
$ 12,124
$ 21,309
Depreciation
expense for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to $9,185 and $90,744,
respectively.
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Note
5. Prepaid Expenses
Prepaid
expenses consist primarily of advertising credits from two top tier media organizations that operate in the United States. The advertising
credits were obtained in return for warrants, shares of common stock and shares of preferred stock. The agreements do not specify a time
period for utilizing these credits and there is no requirement to provide cash or other consideration in connection with utilizing them.
The balance can be utilized at any time at the mutual consent of the parties. The Company expects to begin
utilizing these credits in the second quarter of 2025 and anticipates fully utilizing all of them by the end of 202 5. Accordingly,
they are presented as current assets.
Note
6. Notes Receivable
On
March 22, 2022, the Company entered into a three-year 3 secured promissory note agreement with a principal amount of $2,000,000. The note
bears simple interest at the rate of approximately 3.1% annually, due upon maturity of the note. The note is secured by all assets, accounts,
and tangible and intangible property of the borrower and can be prepaid any time prior to its maturity date. As of December 31, 2024,
the entire $2,000,000 in principle was outstanding.
This
note was received in consideration for a portion of the development work that the Company performed for the borrower who had intended
to use the Company’s technology to launch its own online game in a jurisdiction outside the U.S., where the Company is unlikely
to operate.
On October 5, 2021, the Company
provided $250,000
to SP Global Holdings in exchange for a 3 year promissory note with interest at 8%. Principal and accrued interest are due in a balloon payment
at maturity.
Note
7. Write-Off of Goodwill and Intangibles
As
required by ASC 350 Intangibles – Goodwill and Other Impairment and ASC 360 – Impairment Testing: Long-Lived Assets, in connection
with preparing the consolidated financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2023, management conducted a review as to whether
there are conditions or circumstances that might indicate the impairment of its long-lived assets, goodwill and other indefinite-lived
intangible assets.
The
Company reviewed the goodwill and intangibles acquired in the acquisitions of TinBu, LLC and Global Gaming Enterprises, Inc., the domain
names and software purchased from third parties, and software developed in-house. Each of TinBu, Global Gaming, and Lottery.com is considered
a reporting unit for application of the annual review for potential impairment.
The
company performed a valuation of each of the reporting units described above, using discounted cash flow methodologies and estimates
of fair market value. Given the results of the quantitative assessment, the company determined that the goodwill for the TinBu and Global
Gaming reporting units was impaired. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the company recognized goodwill impairment charges of $5.65
million for the TinBu reporting unit
and $1.06
million for the Global Gaming reporting
unit. The total impairment charges related to goodwill were $6.71
million. In addition, it was determined
that there was an impairment of certain intangible assets related to Global Gaming. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company
recorded impairment charges of $488,000
to trade names and trademarks and
$312,000
to technology acquired from Global
Gaming. The total impairment charges to intangible assets were $800,000 .
Additionally,
in connection with completion of the tax provision for
2023, a transaction which had been recorded for the year ended December 31, 2021 was reevaluated and a decision was made that it should
not have been recorded and should be reversed. Specifically, at the end of 2021, a decision was made to increase goodwill related to
the acquisition of Global Gaming Enterprises, Inc. due to an incorrect conclusion that “an adjustment should be made to goodwill
for the recording of related deferred tax liabilities as the Company released $1.6 million of valuation allowance since the additional
deferred tax liabilities represent a future source of taxable income”. This approach improperly accelerated the effects of future
amortization of intangible assets related to Global Gaming, resulting in inappropriately releasing part of a valuation allowance for
deferred taxes which is not in compliance with GAAP. At that time, the Company recorded an increase to goodwill for Global Gaming and
an income tax benefit each in the amount of $1,653,067. We have reversed this transaction by reducing goodwill for Global Gaming by $1,653,067
and have increased accumulated deficit to remove the income tax benefit which was incorrectly recorded for year ended December 31, 2021.
Similarly, the company performed an impairment
analysis for the three months ended September 30 th , 2024 and as a result of that analysis it was determined that impairment
charges were necessary. Impairments of goodwill for $1.6 million against Tinbu’s goodwill and $1.9 million against Global Gaming’s
goodwill were recorded and $817,000 against
intangibles of Global Gaming was recorded. This consisted of impairments against Trade Names & Technology in the amount of $547,000,
Technology in the amount of $119,000,
and Customer Relationships in the amount of $150,000.
There were no other impairments identified or recorded for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Note
8. Intangible assets, net
Gross
carrying values and accumulated amortization of intangible assets:
Schedule
of Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expenses
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Useful Life
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Net
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Net
Amortizing intangible assets
Customer relationships
6 years
$ 1,352,200
$ (1,318,033 )
$ 34,167
$ 1,350,000
$ (1,006,389 )
$ 343,611
Trade name
6 years
2,577,000
(2,341,333 )
235,667
2,550,000
(1,555,925 )
994,075
Technology
6 years
3,254,800
(2,733,567 )
521,233
3,050,000
(2,257,205 )
792,795
Software agreements
6 years
14,450,000
(11,545,00 )
2,905,000
14,450,000
(8,791,944 )
5,658,056
Gaming license
6 years
4,020,000
(2,345,000 )
1,675,000
4,020,000
(1,675,000 )
2,345,000
Internally developed software
2 - 10 years
3,316,923
(1,450,754 )
2,342,969
2,904,473
(737,053 )
2,167,420
Domain name
15 years
6,935,000
(1,554,083 )
4,918,583
6,935,000
(1,554,083 )
5,380,917
$ 35,905,923
$ (22,996,556 )
$ 12,632,619
$ 35,259,473
$ (17,577,599 )
$ 17,681,874
Amortization
expense with respect to intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 totaled $5,011,329
and $5,550,882, respectively, which is included in depreciation and amortization in the Statements of Operations. The
Company determined that there was an impairment of long-lived assets of $412,450 during the year ended December 31, 2022, which relates
to a project no longer being pursued by the Company. In connection with the annual review of goodwill and intangibles, the Company determined
that it was necessary to write down goodwill by $5,650,000 for TinBu and $1,060,200 for Global Gaming. The total impairment charges related
to goodwill were $6,710,200 for the year ended December 31, 2023. It was also determined that there was impairment of certain intangible
assets related to Global Gaming. As a result, the Company recorded impairment charges of $488,300 to trade names and trademarks and $311,500
to technology acquired from Global Gaming. The total impairment charges to intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2023 were
$799,800.
Similarly, the company performed an impairment
analysis for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and as a result of that analysis it was determined that impairment charges were
necessary. Impairments of goodwill for $1.6 million against Tinbu’s goodwill and $1.9 million against Global Gaming’s goodwill
were recorded and $817,000 against intangibles
of Global Gaming was recorded. This consisted of impairments against Trade Names & Technology in the amount of $547,000,
Technology in the amount of $119,000,
and Customer Relationships in the amount of $150,000.
There were no other impairments identified or recorded for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Estimated
amortization expense for years of useful life remaining is as follows: double check future amortization.
Schedule
of Estimated Amortization Expense
Years ending December 31,
Amount
2025
$ 4,569,855
2026
2,494,855
2027
1,302,717
2028
678,075
2029
643,941
Thereafter
2,943,176
Total
$ 12,632,260
The
Company had software development costs of $476,850 related to projects not placed in service as of both December 31, 2024 and December
31, 2023, which is included in intangible assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Amortization will be calculated
using the straight-line method over the appropriate estimated useful life when the assets are put into service.
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Note
9. Notes Payable and Convertible Debt
Secured
Convertible Note
In
connection with the Lottery.com domain purchase, the Company issued a secured convertible promissory note (“Secured Convertible
Note”) with a fair value of $935,000 that matured in March 2021. The Company used the fair value of the Secured Convertible Note
to value the debt instrument issued. In March 2021, the Secured Convertible Note was fully converted into 69,910 share of the Company’s
common stock. (see Note 11).
Series
A Notes
From
August to October 2017, the Company entered into seven Convertible Promissory Note Agreements with unaffiliated investors for an aggregate
amount of $821,500. The notes bear interest at 10% per year, are unsecured, and were due and payable on June 30, 2019. The parties verbally
agreed to extend the maturity of the notes to December 31, 2021. As of both December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the balance due
on these notes was $771,500. The Company could not prepay the loan without consent from the noteholders. As of December 31, 2021, there
were no Qualified Financing events, that triggered conversion, this included the TDAC combination. As of both December 31, 2024, and
December 31, 2023 the remaining outstanding balance of $771,500 relates to notes that are no longer convertible which have been reclassified
to Notes Payable as per the agreement. Accrued interest on the Series A notes payable was $318,909 on December 31, 2024.
Series
B Notes
From
November 2018 to December 2020, the Company entered into multiple Convertible Promissory Note agreements with unaffiliated investors
for an aggregate amount of $8,802,828. The notes bear interest at 8% per year, are unsecured, and were due and payable on dates ranging
from December 2020 to December 2021. For those notes maturing on or before December 31, 2020, the parties entered into amendments in
February 2021 to extend the maturity of the notes to December 21, 2021. The Company cannot prepay the loans without consent from the
noteholders.
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company entered into multiple Convertible Promissory Note agreements with unaffiliated investors
for an aggregate amount of $38,893,733. The notes bear interest at 8% per year, are unsecured, and are due and payable on dates ranging
from December 2021 to December 2022. The Company cannot prepay these loans without consent from the noteholders. As of December 31, 2021,
the Series B Convertible Notes had a balance of $0.
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company entered into amendments with six of the Series B promissory noteholders to increase the
principal value of the notes. The additional principal associated with the amendments totaled $3,552,114. The amendments were accounted
for as a debt extinguishment, whereby the old debt was derecognized and the new debt was recorded at fair value. The Company recorded
loss on extinguishment of $71,812 as a result of the amendment which was mapped in “Other expenses” on the consolidated statements
of operations and comprehensive loss.
As
of October 29, 2021, all except $185,095 of the series B convertible notes were converted into 488,226 shares of Lottery.com common stock
after accounting for the 20:1 reverse stock split that took place on August 9, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the remaining notes comprising
the outstanding balance of $185,095 are no longer convertible and have been reclassified to notes payable. See Note 11. Accrued interest
on this note payable as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $79,647 and $64,799, respectively.
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PPP
Loan
On
May 1, 2020, the Company entered into a Promissory Note with Cross River Bank, which provided for a loan in the aggregate amount of $493,225,
pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program, (“PPP”). The PPP, established under Division A, Title I of the Coronavirus Aid,
Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) enacted on March 27, 2020, provided for loans to qualifying businesses for
amounts up to 2.5 times of the average monthly payroll expenses of the qualifying business. The loans and accrued interest were forgivable
after eight weeks as long as the borrower utilized the loan proceeds for eligible purposes, including payroll, benefits, rent and utilities
(“Qualified Expenses”), and maintained its payroll levels. On August 24, 2021, the PPP loan and accrued interest was forgiven
by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) in full. The Company recorded the full amount related to the forgiveness
of the PPP loan as a gain on extinguishment of debt during the third quarter of fiscal year 2021.
Short
term loans
On
June 29, 2020, the Company entered into a Promissory Note with the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) for $150,000.
The loan has a thirty-year 30 term and bears interest at a rate of 3.75% per annum. Monthly principal and interest payments are deferred
for twelve months after the date of disbursement. The loan may be prepaid at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties.
The Promissory Note contains events of default and other provisions customary for a loan of this type. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023,
the balance of the loan was $150,000. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the accrued interest on this note was $6,756 and
$5,253 respectively.
In
August 2020, the Company entered into three separate note payable agreements with three individuals for an aggregate amount of $37,199.
The notes bear interest at a variable rate, are unsecured, and the parties have verbally agreed the notes will be due upon a qualifying
financing event. As of December 30, 2024 and 2023, the balance of the loans totaled $13,000, respectively.
Notes
payable
On
August 28, 2018, in connection with the purchase of the entire membership interest of TinBu, the Company entered into several notes payable
for $12,674,635 with the sellers of the TinBu and a broker involved in the transaction. The notes had an interest rate of 0%, and original
maturity date of January 25, 2022. The notes payable were modified during 2021 to extend the maturity to June 30, 2022 and change the
interest rate to include simple interest of 4.1% per annum effective October 1, 2021. Each of the amendments were evaluated and determined
to be loan modifications and accounted for accordingly.
As
of both December 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the balance of the notes was $2,601,370. Accrued interest on these notes was $350,434
on December 31, 2024 and $242,831 on December 31, 2023, respectively.
Note
10. Stockholders’ Equity
Reverse
Split
On
August 9, 2023, the Company amended
its Charter to implement, effective at 5:30 p.m., Eastern time, a 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split. At the effective time of the Reverse
Stock Split, every 20 shares of common stock either issued and outstanding or held as treasury stock were automatically combined into
one issued and outstanding share of common stock, without any change in the par value per share. Stockholders
who would have otherwise been entitled to fractional shares of common stock as a result of the Reverse Stock Split received a cash payment
in lieu of receiving fractional shares. In addition, as a result of the Reverse Stock Split, proportionate adjustments will be made to
the number of shares of common stock underlying the Company’s outstanding equity awards, the number of shares issuable upon the
exercise of the Company’s outstanding warrants and the number of shares issuable under the Company’s equity incentive plans
and certain existing agreements, as well as the exercise, grant and acquisition prices of such equity awards and warrants, as applicable.
The Reverse Stock Split was approved by the Company’s stockholders at the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on
August 7, 2023 and was subsequently approved by the Board of Directors on August 7, 2023.
An adjustment was made
to the Company’s warrants based on the 1-for-20
split ratio. The adjustment was made automatically. The number of shares of common stock issued subject to stock options, warrants,
or convertible securities was automatically decreased by the split ratio and the exercise price or conversion ratio will automatically
be proportionately increased by the same split ratio.
The effects
of the Reverse Stock Split were reflected in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023 and in all subsequent
reports for all periods presented.
Preferred
Stock
Pursuant
to the Company’s charter, the Company is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. Our
board of directors has the authority without action by the stockholders, to designate and issue shares of preferred stock in one or more
classes or series, and the number of shares constituting any such class or series, and to fix the voting powers, designations, preferences,
limitations, restrictions and relative rights of each class or series of preferred stock, including, without limitation, dividend rights,
conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences, which rights may be greater than the rights of the holders of the
common stock. As of December 31, 2024, there were no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding.
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Common
Stock
Our
Charter authorizes the issuance of an aggregate of 500,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share. The shares of Common
Stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. Our purpose is to engage in any lawful act or activity for
which corporations may now or hereafter be organized under the DGCL. Unless our Board determines otherwise, we will issue all shares
of our common stock in an uncertificated form. Holders of our Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on
all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. The holders of Common Stock do not have cumulative voting rights in the election of
directors. Upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up and after payment in full of all amounts required to be paid to creditors
and to the holders of preferred stock having liquidation preferences, if any, the holders of our Common Stock will be entitled to receive
pro rata our remaining assets available for distribution.
As
of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, 18,877,045
and 2,877,045
shares of Common Stock, post reverse stock split,
respectively, were outstanding. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued the following shares of common stock. No
similar issuances occurred in 2023.
Schedule
of Common Stock
As
of December 31, 2021
2,512,815
Issuance
of Common Stock for legal settlement
3,000
Exercise
of options (Note 11)
3,006
Restricted
stock award
8,224
As
of December 31, 2022
2,527,045
Issuance
of common stock
350,000
As
of December 31, 2023
2,877,045
Public Warrants
The
Public Warrants became exercisable 30 days after the Closing; the Company has an effective registration statement under the Securities
Act covering the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Public Warrants and a current prospectus relating to them is available
(or the Company permits holders to exercise their Public Warrants on a cashless basis and such cashless exercise is exempt from registration
under the Securities Act). The S-1 registration became effective November 24, 2021. The Public Warrants will expire five years after
October 29, 2021, which was the completion of the TDAC Combination or earlier upon redemption or liquidation.
The
Company may redeem the Public Warrants:
●
in
whole and not in part;
●
at
a price of $0.01 per warrant;
●
upon
a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption;
●
if,
and only if, the last sale price of the Company’s common stock equals or exceeds $320.00 per share for any 20 trading days
within a 30-trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which the Company sends the notice of redemption
to the warrant holders; and
●
if,
and only if, there is a current registration statement in effect with respect to the shares of common stock underlying such warrants
at the time of redemption and for the entire 30-day trading period referred to above and continuing each day thereafter until the
date of redemption.
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If
the Company calls the Public Warrants for redemption, management will have the option to require all holders that wish to exercise the
Public Warrants to do so on a “cashless basis,” as described in the warrant agreement. These warrants cannot be net cash
settled by the Company in any event.
After
giving effect to the Business Combination, as of December 31, 2024 there were Public Warrants outstanding for the issuance of 1,006,250
shares of common stock of the Company, which total includes previously issued warrants of AutoLotto, now warrants of Lottery.com Inc.,
which are exercisable for the purchase of an aggregate of 19,784 shares of common stock of the Company.
An adjustment was made to the Company’s
warrants based on the 1-for-20 split ratio. The adjustment was made automatically. The number of shares of common stock issued subject
to stock options, warrants, or convertible securities was automatically decreased by the split ratio and the exercise price or conversion
ratio will automatically be proportionately increased by the same split ratio.
Private
Warrants
Private
warrants of TDAC issued before the business combination were forfeited and did not transfer to the surviving entity.
Unit
Purchase Option
On
June 1, 2018, the Company sold to the underwriter (and its designees), for $100, an option to purchase up to a total of 87,500 Units
exercisable at $240.00 per Unit (or an aggregate exercise price of $21,000,000) commencing on the consummation of the Business Combination.
The 87,500 Units represents the right to purchase 87,500 shares of common stock and 87,500 warrants to purchase 87,500 shares of common
stock. The unit purchase option, which was exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis, at the holder’s option, expired on May
29, 2023. The Units issuable upon exercise of this option were identical to those offered by Lottery.com. The Company accounted for the
unit purchase option, inclusive of the receipt of $100 cash payment, as an expense of the Business Combination resulting in a charge
directly to stockholders’ equity. As of December 31, 2023, all 87,500 Units have been forfeited.
Common
Stock Warrants
The
Company did not issue any warrants during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. All 24,415 outstanding warrants are fully vested
and have a weighted average remaining contractual life of 2.7 years. The Company did not incur any expense for the year ended December
31, 2024 and 2023.
Schedule of Common Stock Warrants
Weighted
Weighted
Average
Average
Remaining
Aggregate
Number
of
Exercise
Contractual
Intrinsic
Shares
Price
Life
(years)
Value
Outstanding
at December 31, 2022
24,415
$ 0.11
2.82
$ 1,200,387
Granted
-
-
-
-
Exercised
-
-
-
-
Forfeited/cancelled
-
-
-
Outstanding
at December 31, 2023
24,415
0.11
1.82
1,200,387
Granted (1) & (2)
2,455,083
0.30
3.5
693,397
Exercised
-
-
-
Forfeited/cancelled
-
-
-
Outstanding
at December 31, 2024
2,479,478
$ 0.29
3.45
$ 1,893,794
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Earnout
Shares
As
detailed in Note 4 - as part of the TDAC Combination as of December 31, 2021 a total of 5,000,000 Earnout Shares were eligible for issuance
until December 31, 2022. Conditions for the earnout were not met and the potential earnout shares were forfeited on December 31, 2022.
Note
11. Stock-based Compensation
Expense
2015 Stock Option Plan
Prior
to the closing of the Business Combination, AutoLotto had the AutoLotto, Inc. 2015 Stock Option/Stock Issuance Plan (the “2015
Plan”) in place. Under the 2015 Plan, incentive stock options may be granted at a price not less than fair market value of the
common stock (110% of fair value to holders of 10% or more of voting stock). If the Common Stock is at the time of grant listed on any
Stock Exchange, then the Fair Market Value shall be the closing selling price per share of Common Stock on the date in question on the
Stock Exchange, as such price is officially quoted in the composite tape of transactions on such exchange and published in The Wall Street
Journal. If there is no closing selling price for the Common Stock on the date in question, then the Fair Market Value shall be the closing
selling price on the last preceding date for which such quotation exists. If the Common Stock is at the time neither listed on any Stock
Exchange, then the Fair Market Value shall be determined by the Board of Directors or the Committee acting in its capacity as administrator
of the Plan after taking into account such factors as the Plan Administrator shall deem appropriate. The maximum number of shares of
Common Stock which may be issued over the term of the Plan shall not exceed Twenty-Two Thousand Five Hundred (22,500). Options are exercisable
over periods not to exceed 10 years (five years for incentive stock options granted to holders of 10% or more of voting stock) from the
date of grant. Shares of Common Stock issued under the Stock Issuance Program may, in the discretion of the Plan Administrator, be fully
and immediately vested upon issuance or may vest in one or more instalments over the Participant’s period of Service or upon attainment
of specified performance objectives. The Plan Administrator may not impose a vesting schedule upon any option grant or the shares of
Common Stock subject to that option which is more restrictive than twenty percent (20%) per year vesting, with the initial vesting to
occur not later than one (1) year after the option grant date. However, such limitation shall not be applicable to any option grants
made to individuals who are officers of the Corporation, non-employee Board members or independent consultants.
2021
Equity Incentive Plan
In
connection with the Business Combination, our board of directors adopted, and our stockholders approved, the Lottery.com 2021 Incentive
Award Plan (the “2021 Plan”) under which 616,518
shares of Class A common stock were initially
reserved for issuance. The 2021 Plan allows for the issuance of incentive and non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights,
restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock or cash-based awards. The number of shares of the Company’s Class A common
stock available for issuance under the 2021 Plan increases annually on the first day of each calendar year, beginning on and including
January 1, 2022 and ending on and including January 1, 2031 by a number of shares of Company common stock equal to five percent (5 %)
of the total outstanding shares of Company common stock on the last day of the prior calendar year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
Board may act prior to January 1st of a given year to provide that there will be no such increase in the share reserve for such year
or that the increase in the share reserve for such year will be a lesser number of shares of Company common stock than would otherwise
occur pursuant to the preceding sentence.
2023
Equity Incentive Plan
On
October 10, 2023, the Board adopted the Lottery.com 2023 Employees’ Directors’ and Consultants Stock Issuance and Option
Plan (the “2023 Plan”) under which 500,000 shares of Class A common stock were initially reserved for issuance. The 2023
Plan allows for the issuance of incentive and non-qualified stock options, and restricted stock. As of December 31, 2024, the Company
had awarded 350,000 shares under the 2023 Plan.
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Stock
Options
On
February 5, 2024, the Company issued stock options to officers, directors, and key consultants. The exercise price for the options is
$1.95 and the maturity date in February 5, 2029. There were no grants of stock options during the year ended December 31, 2023. The following
table shows stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
Schedule
of Stock Option Activity
Weighted
Weighted
Average
Shares
Outstanding
Average
Remaining
Aggregate
Available
Stock
Exercise
Contractual
Intrinsic
for
Grant
Awards
Price
Life
(years)
Value
Outstanding
at December 31, 2022
10,455
17,283
$ 8.20
3.4
$ 944,544
Granted
-
-
-
-
Exercised
-
-
-
-
-
Forfeited/cancelled
-
-
-
-
-
Outstanding
at December 31, 2023
10,455
17,283
8.20
2.4
944,544
Granted
1,050,000
1,050,000
1.95
4.1
Exercised
(48,718 )
(48,718 )
1.95
-
Forfeited/cancelled
(uncancelled)
-
-
-
-
Outstanding
at December 31, 2024
1,011,737
1,018,565
$ 2.00
2.8
$ 944,544
Stock-based
compensation expense related to the employee options was $0
for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023.
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Note
12. Loss Per Share
The
following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share:
Schedule
of Basic and Diluted Net Income Loss Per Share
2024
2023
Year
ended December 31,
2024
2023
Comprehensive
net loss attributable to stockholders
$ (28,561,697 )
$ (25,563,699 )
Weighted
average common shares outstanding
Basic
and diluted
8,637,522
2,604,777
Net
loss per common share
Basic
and diluted
$ (3.31 )
$ (9.81 )
As
of December 31, 2024, the Company excluded 10,456 stock options, 23,417 restricted awards, 24,415 warrants, 250,000 earn out shares and
87,500 unit purchase options from the calculation of diluted net loss per share with the effect being anti-dilutive.
As
of December 31, 2024, the Company excluded 17,283 stock options, 100,639 convertible debt into common shares, 191,622 restricted awards,
193,465 warrants, 86,301 earn out shares and 30,206 unit purchase options from the calculation of diluted net loss per share with the
effect being anti-dilutive.
Note
13. Income Taxes
The
Company’s pre-tax income (loss) by jurisdiction was as follows for the years ending December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
Schedule
of Pre-tax Income (Loss) by Jurisdiction
2024
2023
Year
ended December 31, 2023
2024
2023
Domestic
$ (25,047,740 )
$ (25,567,244 )
Foreign
(3,513,957 )
3,545
Total
(28,561,697 )
(25,563,699 )
The
provision for income taxes for continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 consist of the following
Schedule of Income Tax for
Continuing Operations
2024
2023
Year
ended December 31, 2024
2024
2023
Current
Income Taxes
Federal
$ 0
$ 0
State
26,315
60,000
Foreign
0
0
Total
current income taxes
26,315
60,000
Deferred
Income Taxes
Federal
-
-
State
-
-
Foreign
-
-
Total
deferred income taxes
-
-
Total
Income Tax Expense (benefit)
$ 26,315
$ 60,000
A
reconciliation between the amount of reported income tax expense (benefit) and the amount computed by multiplying income from continuing
operations before income taxes by the statutory federal income tax rate is shown below. Income tax expense for the year ended December
31, 2024 includes state minimum taxes, permanent differences, and deferred tax assets for which a full valuation allowance has been placed.
Schedule
of Increase in the Valuation Allowance
2024
2023
Year
ended December 31, 2024
2024
2023
Tax
Expense at statutory federal rate of 21%
$ (5,510,503 )
$ (5,369,121 )
State
income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit
26,315
60,000
Foreign
Rate Differential
319
319
Permanent
Differences
1,203,361
1,203,361
Other
- Misc.
Change
in Valuation Allowance
4,254,193
4,045,441
Income
tax expense (benefit)
26,315
60,000
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Deferred
income taxes reflect the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amount used for income tax purposes. The following table discloses those significant components of our deferred tax
assets and liabilities, including any valuation allowance:
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets
and Liabilities
2024
2023
Long-term
deferred tax assets:
Federal
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards
$ 36,378,116
$ 36,378,116
Intangible
Assets
1,492,426
1,492,426
Accrued
Compensation & Benefits
863,049
863,049
Foreign
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards
773,134
773,134
Stock
Compensation
-
-
State
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards
-
-
Other
19,540
19,540
Total
deferred tax assets before valuation allowance
39,526,265
39,526,265
-
-
Deferred
tax liabilities:
-
-
Fixed
Assets
316
316
Intangible
Assets
-
-
Total
deferred tax liabilities
316
316
Valuation
Allowance
(39,525,950 )
(39,525,950 )
Net
deferred tax assets and liabilities
$ -
$ -
For
the year ended December 31, 2024, the valuation allowance increased by $10,265,807. The Company believes a full valuation allowance against
the net deferred tax asset is appropriate at this time. The Company will continue to evaluate the realizability of its deferred tax assets
in future years.
At
December 31, 2024, our carryforwards available to offset future taxable income consisted of federal net operating loss (“NOL”)
carryforwards of approximately $173,229,125. Of this total $22,050,149 expires between 2035 and 2037 and $151,178,976 of which has no
expiration date.
We
account for uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740-10-25, which prescribes a comprehensive model for the financial statement
recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns.
We have not recorded any unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2024.
Our
practice is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense in our consolidated statements of
operations.
The
Company files U.S. federal and state returns. The Company’s foreign subsidiaries also file local tax returns in their jurisdiction.
From a U.S. federal, state, Mexican and United Kingdom perspective the years that remain open to examination are consistent with each
jurisdiction’s statute of limitations. The Company has not filed its 2023 and 2024 U.S. federal and state corporate income tax
returns. The Company’s foreign subsidiaries in Mexico and the United Kingdom are current with the filing of their tax returns through
2023. The Company expects to file U.S. federal and state tax returns for 2023 and 2024 as soon as possible. While the Company is in a
net loss position and expects no income tax amounts to be due except for minimum state and local income taxes, the Company is at risk
of penalties for failure to file. As of the date of this Report, the Company has not been informed that such penalties have been assessed,
therefore no accrual for such has been recorded in the Company’s financial statements. The Company’s federal income tax returns
for the years 2020-2023 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. The state returns for 2019-2023 are also open
for examination.
Note
14. Commitments and Contingencies
Indemnification
Agreements
The
Company enters into indemnification provisions under its agreements with other entities in its ordinary course of business, typically
with business partners, customers, landlords, lenders and lessors. Under these provisions, the Company generally indemnifies and holds
harmless the indemnified party for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party as a result of the Company’s activities
or, in some cases, as a result of the indemnified party’s activities under the agreement. The maximum potential amount of future
payments the Company could be required to make under these indemnification provisions is unlimited. The Company has not incurred material
costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnification agreements. As a result, the Company believes the estimated
fair value of these agreements is minimal. Accordingly, the Company has no liabilities recorded for these agreements as of December 31,
2024 and 2023.
Digital
Securities
In
2018, the Company commenced a sale offering and issuance (the “LDC Offering”) of 285 million revenue participation interests
(the “Digital Securities”) of the net raffle revenue of LDC Crypto Universal Public Company Limited (“LDC”).
The Digital Securities do not have any voting rights, redemption rights, or liquidation rights, nor are they tied in any way to other
equity securities of LDC or the Company nor do they otherwise hold any rights that a holder of equity securities of LDC or the Company
may have or that a holder of traditional equity securities or capital stock may have. Rather, each of the holders of the Digital Securities
has a pro rata right to receive 7% of the net raffle revenue. If the net raffle revenue is zero for a given period, holders of the Digital
Securities are not eligible to receive any cash distributions from any raffle sweepstakes of LDC for such period. For the years ended
December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the company did not incur any obligations to the holders of the outstanding Digital Securities.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company incurred an obligation to pay an aggregate amount of approximately $5,632 to holders
of the outstanding Digital Securities. The Company did not satisfy any of those obligations during the years ended December 31, 2021,
2022, 2023,or 2024.
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The
Company leased office space in Spicewood, Texas which expired January 31, 2024 and had continued to utilize that facility on a month-to-month
basis with monthly rent of $1,669 per month until August 31, 2024. On September 1, 2024, the company moved its headquarters to Fort Worth,
Texas under a membership agreement with monthly cost of $154. Additionally, the Company has leased retail space in Waco, TX which expires
on December 31, 2024 with monthly rent of $2,434. The Company also leases a campus in Boca Raton Florida for $25,000 per
month under a 12 month lease agreement that commenced on August 1, 2024 and continues thru July 31, 2025. For the three months ended
September 30, 2024 and 2023 rent expense was $106,728 and $12,309, respectively.
As
of December 31, 2024, future minimum rent payments due under non-cancellable leases with initial are as follows:
Schedule
of Future Minimum Rent Payments Due Under Non-Cancellable Leases
Years
ending December 31,
Amount
2025
175,000
Thereafter
-
Total
$ 175,000
Litigation
and Other Loss Contingencies
As
of December 31, 2024, there were no pending proceedings that are deemed to be materially detrimental. The Company is a party to legal
proceedings in the ordinary course of its business. The Company believes that the nature of these proceedings is typical for a company
of its size and scope. See Part II, Item 1 for additional information.
Note
15. Related Party Transactions
The
Company has entered into transactions with related parties. The Company regularly reviews these transactions; however, the Company’s
results of operations may have been different if these transactions were conducted with nonrelated parties.
During
the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company entered into borrowing arrangements with the individual founders to provide operating cash
flow for the Company. The Company paid $4,700 during 2021 and the outstanding balance was $13,000 on December 31, 2024 and December 31,
2023.
During
the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company entered into a services agreement with Master Goblin Games, LLC (“Master
Goblin Games”), an entity owned by Ryan Dickinson, a former officer of the Company, to facilitate the establishment of receipt
of retail lottery licenses in certain jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had no outstanding related party payables.
Pursuant
to the Service Agreement, Master Goblin was authorized and approved by the Company to incur up to $100,000 in initial expenses per location
for the commencement of operations at each location, including, without limitation, tenant improvements, furniture, inventory, fixtures
and equipment, security and lease deposits, and licensing and filing fees. Similarly, pursuant to the Service Agreement, during each
month of operation, Master Goblin was authorized to submit to the Company for reimbursement on-going expenses of up to $5,000 per location
for actually incurred lease expenses. The initial expenses were submitted by Master Goblin to the Company upon Master Goblin securing
a lease and leases were only secured by Master Goblin in any location upon request of the Company. Such initial expenses were recorded
by the Company as lease obligations. On-going expenses were submitted by Master Goblin to the Company on a monthly basis, subject to
offset, and were recorded by the Company as an expense. To the extent Master Goblin had a positive net income in any month, exclusive
of the sale of lottery games, such net income reduced or eliminated such reimbursable expenses for that month.
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In
January 2023, Woodford Eurasia Assets, Ltd. signed a letter of intent to acquire Master Goblin. Such letter of intent would give Woodford
the right to appoint a director to the Board of Directors of the Company (see Subsequent Events). As of the date of this Report, no definitive
documentation for this transaction has been signed.
In
January of 2023, the company paid $53,000 to Master Goblin Games for settlement of outstanding obligations of $316,919 and the parties
mutually agreed to terminate the business relationship.
Christopher Gooding, a
director of the Company appointed on August 10, 2023, is an attorney licensed in the United Kingdom who works with the
Company’s outside general counsel on various matters that could potentially impact the Company. Mr. Gooding is
compensated for his services separately from his compensation as a director of the Company. Mr. Gooding began
providing legal services to the Company through the firm Amar Ali Law PLLC in February 2024. He was paid a total of $264,000
in 2024 for his legal services.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Company entered into a
borrowing arrangement with Robert Stubblefield, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, to provide funding for certain operating
expenses of the Company. At September 30, 2024 the Loan amount was $57,682. Additional amounts were provided by Mr. Stubblefield during
the quarter ended December 31, 2024. The loan amount at year end was $67,941.The Loan was issued at zero percent interest. The
Company has not made any payments on the loan as of the date of this report.
Note
16. Subsequent Events
On
February 11, 2025, Sports.com entered into
a multi-year global partnership agreement with Soccerex, the world’s leading soccer (hereinafter referred to as “football”)
business event organizer. The Agreement makes Sports.com the title sponsor for six global events including Soccerex 2025 for MENA, Europe
and USA to be held in Cairo, Amsterdam and Miami, respectively. This partnership will provide the Company with an influential platform
to engage with key stakeholders in the football industry, further solidifying Sports.com’s position at the intersection of sports,
technology and entertainment. Working with the Soccerex team and its community presents an opportunity to build brand awareness internationally
for the Company’s gaming, content and entertainment brands.
On February 18, 2025, the Company announced the establishment of a global
advisory board to provide active strategic guidance and support the Company’s growth, structure and expansion into new markets.
The Advisory Board will focus on the Company’s two primary brands, Lottery.com and Sports.com, along with its subsidiaries. The
Advisory Board will provide independent advice on evolving trends and challenges to Lottery.com’s board of directors and executive
management team, helping evaluate the Company’s current business model, refine operations and explore new trends and prospects
to accelerate growth. Additionally, the Advisory Board will support corporate governance and offer strategic recommendations to ensure
compliance and long-term stability.
On February 24, 2025, Texas Lottery Commission Executive
Director Ryan Mindell announced that lottery ticket courier services are not allowed under Texas law and that the agency will move forward
with proposed rule amendments prohibiting lottery courier services within the state. The Policy prohibits the Company and other courier
services from holding a Texas Lottery retail license or procuring tickets from other licensed retailers.
On February 25, 2025, the Court in the SDNY in the Preston Million Class
Action granted in part and denied in part the Company’s MTD Third Amended Complaint (the “Order). As set forth in the Order,
the Class Plaintiffs’ Section 10(b) claim shall proceed against Defendant Dickinson and the Company based on post−merger representations
regarding Lottery’s financial performance and financial reporting. Class Plaintiffs’ and Hoffman’s Section 20(a) claim
premised on Section 10(b) shall likewise proceed against Defendant Dickinson. Class Plaintiffs’ Section 14(a) claim shall proceed
against the Company and Defendants DiMatteo, Clemenson and Dickinson with respect to certain legal and regulatory compliance statements
in the Proxy. The remainder of Plaintiffs’ claims were dismissed, including all claims against Komissarov. The Court also ordered
that Plaintiffs shall have leave to amend within twenty−one (21) days of this opinion and order. On March 13, 2025, the Court granted
Plaintiff Hoffman’s motion for leave for additional time to amend his complaint. Accordingly, Hoffman’s’ Third Amended
Complaint shall be due April 24, 2025. Defendants’ motions to dismiss shall be due June 30, 2025; Plaintiff Hoffman’s opposition
brief will be due August 14, 2025; and Defendants’ reply briefs shall be due September 17, 2025.
On February
25, 2025, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida has ruled in favor of the Company and Matthew McGahan
(“Defendants”), granting with prejudice the Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim in the case styled Sharon A. McTurk,
et al. v. Lottery.com, Inc. and Matthew McGahan (Case No. 24-60993-CIV-DAMIAN). The Court’s ruling underscored the lack of
credible evidence presented by the Plaintiffs. The Court determined that the allegations did not meet the required legal threshold, thereby
rejecting all claims brought against Lottery.com and Matthew McGahan.
On March 7, 2025, the Company received notice from received a notice from
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) determining that as a result of the closing bid price of the Company’s common
share being $1.00 or above for the last twenty business days, the Company regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) (the
“Minimum Bid Price Requirement”). Notably, the Company regained compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement without
effectuating a reverse stock split that was approved by the shareholders at the 2024 Annual Stockholder’s Meeting. Additionally,
the Company’s market value of publicly held shares being $5,000,000 or above during the same period, the Company regained compliance
with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(1)(C).
On March 13,
2025, the Company completed the acquisition of Spektrum Ltd from PlusEvo Ltd through a signed Share Purchase Agreement (SPA). This acquisition,
valued at $1.5 million in common stock at $3 per share, supports Lottery.com’s strategic expansion and the development of Lottery.com
International. The acquisition provides the Company with a compliant platform to support lottery, sweepstakes and social gaming operations
in dozens of international jurisdictions.
On March 25, 2025, Sports.com Studios (“SDCS”) was launched by the Company. SDCS
will serve as the Company’s dedicated content creation arm, producing original content for the Sports.com platform along with generating
revenue through content licensing and distribution to third parties.
On March 26,
2025, the Company registered Sports.com as a fictitious name under AutoLotto, Inc.in the state of Florida. This permits the Company to
conduct business in the state under the Sports.com brand name.
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Item
9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
See
“ Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services. ”