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Lottery.com Names Katie Lever, an Expert Legal Counsel in Gaming, as Chief Legal Officer

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Lottery.com, a leading platform that allows its users to play the lottery online, announced that Katie Lever has been appointed the Company’s first chief legal officer, who will be further supported by gaming compliance experts on the board of advisors, Mark Lipparelli and Ron Hopkinson. The Company is seeking to continue its expansion efforts and will leverage the combined legal and compliance expertise of these industry professionals to build the future of digital gaming.

Lever previously served as General Counsel to some of the gaming industry’s largest global suppliers, including through the mergers of SHFL entertainment, Inc., Bally Technologies, Inc., Scientific Games Corp. and, most recently, as Chief Legal Counsel to Drew Las Vegas, a planned $4 billion integrated resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip. She is a recognized gaming law specialist and an expert in compliance and government relations. Lever is a board member of Global Gaming Women and a Director and Audit Chair of Bank of George. Her track record also includes serving as the first Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Everi Holdings Inc.

“Katie is a seasoned expert in our highly regulated field and brings broad strategic leadership and experience to our team,” said Lottery.com CEO Tony DiMatteo. “We look forward to Katie’s guidance as we begin a new chapter as a public company and expand both domestically and internationally. I speak for the whole team when I say that we are thrilled to have her setting the course for the regulatory future of our industry.”

Through her 25 years of legal experience and demonstrated successes, Lever has been recognized as one of the “Great Women of Gaming, Proven Leader,” by Casino Enterprise Magazine, listed on the “25 People to Watch” and “Top Ten Women in Gaming” by Global Gaming Business Magazine, a “Woman to Watch,” by Vegas, Inc., and inducted into the Nevada Women’s Hall of Fame.

As CLO, Lever will navigate Lottery.com’s expansion as a public company in the gaming industry, leading the charge on the Company’s legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

“I am very excited to join the Lottery.com team at this exciting phase of the Company’s growth,” said Lever. “I am looking forward to leading our legal and compliance efforts as the Company continues to build on its success in a variety of new and innovative ways.”

Alongside Katie, Lottery.com has a deep bench of legal acumen and advisory board members, including Ron Hopkinson and Sen. Mark Lipparelli.

Prior to joining Cooley LLP as a senior partner in the Private Equity group, Hopkinson was Global Head of Private Equity for both Latham & Watkins and Cadwalader. He has played a significant role in some of the largest leveraged buyouts and high-profile private equity transactions consummated in the marketplace on behalf of some of the world’s largest private equity firms and private equity consortiums.

Ron earned his JD from Harvard Law School (Cum Laude) and BA in Economics from Harvard College (Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude). He was selected by The American Lawyer as “Dealmaker of the Year” (2003).

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Lipparelli is the founder of Gioco Ventures, LLC, a strategic advisor to clients worldwide in the gaming, entertainment, investment and sports industries. With over 25 years of gaming and entertainment industry experience in various senior level capacities, he is frequently engaged in projects and advocacy on a wide range of gaming, technology, and public policy.

Lipparelli currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Galaxy Gaming, Inc. and serves on the Board of Directors of Golden Entertainment, in addition to serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Responsible Gaming, a Co-Moderator of the Executive Development Program and is a co-founder of the International Center for Gaming Regulation at UNLV. He has also completed a four-year term on the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, including his final two years as Chairman, and was named as Regulator of the Year for the Americas by the International Masters of Gaming Law.

Lipparelli graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with an undergraduate degree in Finance, Master of Science degree in Economics, and is a graduate of the Executive Development Program sponsored by the Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming.

On February 22, 2021, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Trident Acquisitions Corp. (Nasdaq: TDACU, TDAC, TDACW) to become a publicly-traded company on The Nasdaq Stock Market. Trident and the Company intend to publish an investor presentation relating to the proposed business combination in the coming weeks.

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Evolution and PokerStars Extend Partnership in North America

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Evolution and PokerStars Extend Partnership in North America

 

Evolution announced a renewed agreement with PokerStars for North America. Under the new agreement, Evolution becomes the exclusive provider of Live Casino for PokerStars in the United States.

PokerStars operates one of the world’s most popular online poker and casino brands and is part of Flutter Entertainment.

As part of the partnership, PokerStars players in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ontario will have access to Evolution’s full portfolio of industry-leading live dealer casino games and game shows. This includes player favourites such as Crazy Time, Lightning Roulette, and Craps, as well as a wide variety of Blackjack, Roulette, and Baccarat games. More exciting live casino content will be made available to PokerStars players in the near future.

Marcus Huber, Chief Commercial Officer North America at Evolution, said: “We are delighted to be continuing our long-standing partnership with PokerStars. This agreement is a testament to the strength of our relationship and our shared commitment to delivering the very best Live Casino experience to players across the U.S.”

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ZITRO’S CONCEPT CABINET MAKES #1 DEBUT IN US EILERS-FANTINI REPORT

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Zitro continues to raise the bar in slot performance, with its CONCEPT cabinet debuting as the #1-ranking cabinet among US emerging suppliers in the July 2025 Eilers-Fantini Cabinet Performance Report.

This milestone underscores Zitro’s growing presence in the North American market and reflects strong operator demand for innovative form factors paired with high-performing content.

Further building on this momentum, Zitro’s latest title, Legendary Sword, has joined the Top Indexing NEW Games – Core, Video ranking, highlighting the company’s strength in delivering compelling game experiences that resonate with players.

“Our consistent focus on innovation and quality is what drives Zitro forward,” said Johnny Ortiz, Founder of Zitro. “This is a proud moment for us and every team member behind the CONCEPT cabinet. We’ve always believed our products could stand alongside the industry’s best — and seeing CONCEPT debut at #1 confirms that operators and players believe it too. And this is just the beginning of what we have in store for the market.”

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CyberArena Officially Rebrands from 188BET to taptap

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CyberArena, a global leader in online gaming and interactive entertainment, has announced the official rebranding of its flagship platform from 188BET to taptap, effective July 1, 2025. This marks a bold evolution in the company’s journey, reinforcing its mission to provide modern, secure, and seamless gaming experiences for audiences around the world.

The transition to taptap represents more than a name change it introduces a refreshed brand identity designed to meet the demands of today’s fast-moving, mobile-first users. Combining cutting-edge technology with global design sensibilities, taptap elevates the user experience while preserving the trust, familiarity, and excitement that millions of users have come to expect.

“taptap reflects our forward-thinking approach and our commitment to providing intuitive, high-performance gaming for global players. While the brand is new, the values remain: reliability, innovation, and exceptional entertainment,” said a CyberArena spokesperson.

What’s Changing?

• New Brand Identity: 188BET is now officially taptap

• Enhanced User Interface: A modern, mobile-first design for faster navigation and improved performance

• Refreshed Look and Feel: Updated visual elements that reflect taptap’s global outlook and digital-first philosophy

What Stays the Same?

• Your Account: All login credentials, balances, and play histories remain fully intact

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• No Registration Needed: Existing users can continue using their accounts as normal

• Full Game Line-Up: All services, promotions, and favorite games are available without interruption

A Comprehensive Global Gaming Experience

• With the launch of taptap, users will continue to enjoy access to a complete portfolio of entertainment, including:

• Sports and Esports Interactive Play

• Live Gaming and RNG Table Games

• Virtual Sports, Lottery, and Skill-Based Games

• Tournaments, Promotions, and Exclusive Global Campaigns

Whether on desktop or mobile, taptap is engineered to deliver smooth, reliable performance, backed by industry-leading security protocols and 24/7 multilingual customer support.

A Global Vision for the Future of Online Gaming

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CyberArena’s rebrand to taptap is a strategic step forward in shaping the future of digital gaming. Built with scalability and international expansion in mind, the platform combines next-generation usability with a strong foundation of trust, compliance, and responsible entertainment.

“This rebranding represents a renewal of our promise to global users. As taptap, we will push boundaries, embrace innovation, and set new standards for excellence in online gaming,” added the spokesperson.

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