SEGG Media Takes Majority Stake in $10 Million Acquisition of Concerts.com and TicketStub.com
Rhea-AI Summary
SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG) has completed the acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in DotCom Ventures Inc (DVI) for a valuation of $10 million. The deal includes ownership of Concerts.com and TicketStub.com brands, marking SEGG's first M&A transaction and expansion into live entertainment and ticketing markets.
The acquisition adds to SEGG's digital portfolio alongside Sports.com and Lottery.com. TicketStub.com will power ticketing for both Sports.com and Concerts.com, creating an integrated platform for content, commerce, and live events. The company is targeting the secondary ticket market, projected to reach $19 billion by 2027 with a 9% CAGR.
DVI shareholders approved the acquisition primarily for SEGG Media stock priced at $3.00 per share. The company estimates its combined brand value could exceed $100 million, suggesting significant upside potential from current market capitalization.
Positive
- Strategic acquisition of majority stake (51%) in high-growth ticketing and entertainment platforms
- Integration creates unified ecosystem across sports, entertainment, and gaming sectors
- Entry into secondary ticket market with projected $19B value by 2027 and 9% CAGR
- Combined brand portfolio value estimated at over $100M, suggesting significant undervaluation
- DVI shareholders confidence demonstrated by accepting stock at $3.00 per share
Negative
- Significant capital expenditure of $10M for acquisition
- Integration and scaling of new platforms may require additional investment
- Execution risk in coordinating multiple digital platforms and brands
News Market Reaction – SEGG
On the day this news was published, SEGG declined 3.28%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. This price movement removed approximately $1M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $31M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
The Future of Ticketing, Streaming, and Events — Live Now and Ready to Scale
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEGG Media Corporation (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW) (“SEGG Media” or the “Company”), a leading technology company transforming the global intersection of sports, entertainment and gaming today announced that it has completed its acquisition of a majority and controlling interest in DotCom Ventures Inc (“DVI”) which owns the Concerts.com and TicketStub.com brands. The transaction placed an initial valuation on DVI of
Key Deal Highlights:
$10M acquisition officially closed, including51% of DotCom Ventures Inc. and all IP/assets of Concerts.com and TicketStub.com- First fully executed acquisition under SEGG Media “buy and build” strategy
- Concerts.com becomes core platform for fan discovery, ticketing, live streaming, and immersive event access
- TicketStub.com to power ticketing for Sports.com and Concerts.com
- Seamless integration of Concerts.com with Sports.com and Sports.com Studios to support content, hospitality, and gamified experiences
- Supports crossover activations between gaming, esports (Veloce, Quadrant), football (Kerala League), and music festivals
- Recruitment underway for top-tier industry leaders to consult and scale Concerts.com and TicketStub.com over the next 3–6 months
“Closing this deal is a major milestone and transformational for SEGG Media. With Concerts.com, we’re not just adding another brand — we’re laying the final cornerstone in a unified platform where content, commerce and live events converge. This is the first of many,” said Matthew McGahan, CEO of SEGG Media. “We’re already driving momentum across our ecosystem — and Concerts.com and the TicketStub.com platform will unlock massive value across sports, streaming, ticket sales, content distribution and global fan engagement.”
The acquisition comes amid rapid growth in the secondary ticketing market. According to a 2024 report by Statista, the global secondary ticket market is projected to surpass
“Concerts.com and TicketStub.com belong alongside Sports.com — it’s a natural fit,” said Patrick Ogle, founder of DVI and incoming CEO of Concerts.com. “Together, we’re building a next-generation fan experience across sports, music, esports, and immersive entertainment. With SEGG Media’s backing, we’ll deliver premium events, smart ticketing, and a platform fans can trust. Sports.com, Concerts.com, and TicketStub.com are poised to become the first stop on every fan's live event journey and the go-to destination for our industry partners to interact with those fans.”
“This acquisition shows our ability to execute and deliver,” said Robert Stubblefield, Chief Financial Officer of SEGG Media. “We are building an ecosystem that is operational today, strategically diversified, and designed for revenue generation across digital, live, and hybrid formats.”
SEGG Media now controls three of the most coveted and pre-eminent digital assets in sports, entertainment and gaming —Sports.com, Concerts.com and Lottery.com. Based on third-party interest and recent market activity, the Company believes the combined brand value of these domains could exceed
“The board and shareholders at DVI unanimously approved the acquisition of DVI primarily for stock in SEGG Media priced at
Additional information on the transaction is available on the Company’s Form 8-K filed on July 22, 2025 which can be found at SEC.gov or investors.seggmediacorp.com.
About SEGG Media Corporation
SEGG Media (Nasdaq: SEGG, LTRYW) is a global sports, entertainment and gaming group operating a portfolio of digital assets including Sports.com, Concerts.com and Lottery.com. Focused on immersive fan engagement, ethical gaming and AI-driven live experiences, SEGG Media is redefining how global audiences interact with the content they love.
About DotCom Ventures Inc.
DotCom Ventures owns and operates Concerts.com and TicketStub.com, technology-driven ticketing and entertainment platforms helping fans discover, buy, and sell tickets to their favorite live events. Focused on transparency, fan experience, and innovation, DVI is redefining the secondary ticketing market.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding the Company’s strategy, future operations, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. When used in this Form 8-K, the words “could,” “should,” “will,” “may,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “initiatives,” “continue,” the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release or as of the date they are made. The Company cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. In addition, the Company cautions you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: the Company’s ability to secure additional capital resources; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to complete acquisitions; the Company’s ability to remain in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules; and those additional risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A filed by the Company with the SEC on April 22, 2025, and the other documents filed, or to be filed, by the Company with the SEC. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the reports that the Company has filed and will file from time to time with the SEC. These SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this press release materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, the Company disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.
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