IPO Edge and the Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association hosted a fireside chat with Golden Matrix Group (Nasdaq: GMGI) on May 8 to discuss GMGI and MeridianBet’s successes and how they will deliver shareholder value, MeridianBet’s acquisition and the power of the combined entity, and more. The live event featured GMGI’s Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Brian Goodman and MeridianBet’s Chief Executive Officer Zoran Milosevic, moderated by IPO Edge Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and Editor-at-Large Jarrett Banks in a video session lasting approximately 60 minutes including a Q&A with the audience.
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Mr. Goodman and Mr. Milosevic discussed:
- How Golden Matrix and MeridianBet got to where they are today (successes thus far and how the firms plan on delivering shareholder value on an ongoing basis)
- Acquisition of MeridianBet and power of combined entity
- The advantages of increased scale, differentiated product offerings and geographic diversity
- Benefits of a B2B and B2C model
- Future organic and inorganic growth opportunities
- Key differentiators (e.g. tech, products market exposure, profitability)
About Golden Matrix Group
Golden Matrix Group, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a leading B2B and B2C gaming technology company utilizing proprietary technology and operating globally across 17 regulated markets. The B2B division of Golden Matrix develops and licenses branded gaming platforms for its extensive list of clients, and RKings, its B2C division, operates a high-volume eCommerce site enabling end users to enter paid-for competitions on its proprietary platform in authorized markets. The Company also owns and operates MEXPLAY, a regulated online casino in Mexico. In 2024, Golden Matrix completed the acquisition of MeridianBet, a well-established and B2B and B2C sports betting and gaming platform operating and regulated in multiple markets in Europe, Africa and LatAm, providing the combined entity with additional international operations.
About Brian Goodman
Brian has more than 20 years of diverse senior management experience and business development roles within the technology and internet gaming industries. Brian has across-the-board extensive online gaming experience, having worked with most leading gaming software platforms. Brian’s skills are comprehensive, having a tertiary science qualification as well as a marketing and sales background. He has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the statistical workings and configurations of the online games and loyalty systems to ensure positive returns. Brian has established an international reputation for his expertise in this industry and has a wide network of senior executive contacts in the gaming industry as well as a keen insight into the development of the IT industry as a whole. Brian has experience in senior corporate planning. His roles have been entrepreneurial and include CEO and senior management positions in smaller organizations, which he founded or in which he held equity, as well as multinational organizations.
About Zoran Milosevic
Zoran is leading MeridianBet in its continuing evolution as a gaming company. Meridian is a high-growth company that provides the ultimate entertainment that makes life’s everyday moments more enjoyable, all while doing business the right way. The result is shared opportunity for communities, customers, employees, and shareholders. Before becoming CEO in 2008, Zoran served as an executive in various Meridian Departments: Marketing, Risk Management, Online Betting and Software Development. Under his leadership, the group expanded its brand portfolio and improved its market share in Europe, Africa, and Latin America, supplying its services in over 30 different jurisdictions. Zoran graduated from the University of Belgrade, MSc Industrial Engineering, and Military Academy – Logistic Department. He served as Board Member of National Lottery of Serbia, Deputy in City Parliament of Belgrade and Member of National Assembly. He has been with Meridian since 2003.
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