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Lottery.com Inc. (LTRY) announced that CEO Matthew McGahan will present at Noble Capital Markets' 2025 Emerging Growth Virtual Equity Conference on June 5, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET. The presentation will cover the company's recent corporate turnaround, launch of two new divisions (Lottery.com Domestic and International and Sports.com Media and Ventures), and growth plans following S-1 registration and securing of a $100M financing facility. The event includes a Q&A session with a Noble analyst and opportunities for qualified investors to schedule 1-on-1 meetings. A video webcast will be available on the company's IR website and Channelchek for 90 days after the event.

Lottery.com (NASDAQ: LTRY) has initiated an investigation into potential short selling activities affecting its stock, engaging Paul Hastings LLP as legal counsel. The company suspects the dissemination of false information aimed at depressing its stock price and potential illegal naked short selling. Evidence includes the stock's appearance on Nasdaq's Regulation SHO Threshold Security List 16 times in six months, with significant failures to deliver shares (over 1.12 million shares on February 10, 2025). The stock has experienced high borrow rates up to 500%, indicating strong short-selling demand. Lottery.com has already made referrals to Nasdaq MarketWatch, SEC, and DOJ, and plans to take necessary actions against any illegal activities to protect shareholder interests.

Lottery.com (NASDAQ: LTRY) announced that plaintiff Dawn Nettles has voluntarily dismissed her class-action lawsuit against the company in Texas. The lawsuit, filed in Harris County's 333rd District Court and later moved to Business Court Division 11a, contained allegations regarding Lottery.com's operations and conduct in Texas, particularly concerning the April 2023 Lotto Texas drawing. Gregory Potts, Lottery.com's COO, emphasized that the voluntary dismissal indicates a lack of evidence supporting any wrongdoing claims. The company has cooperated with all investigations related to the April 2023 drawing, with no findings against them. Management views this dismissal as a significant step in rebuilding investor confidence and focusing resources on delivering shareholder value.

Lottery.com (NASDAQ: LTRY) and Sports.com celebrated a successful racing weekend in Detroit, highlighted by Sebastian Murray's career-best P6 finish in INDY NXT. Murray, who moved up to 11th in standings with 91 points, demonstrated resilience despite early race damage. In the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Louis Foster led his first IndyCar laps before a suspension failure ended his race, while Callum Ilott showed promise but faced a pit incident. Foster's rookie season has been impressive with an average qualifying position of 13th in a 27-car field. The teams will next compete at World Wide Technology Raceway on June 15. CEO Matthew McGahan expressed satisfaction with the brand exposure and particularly praised Murray's performance in his fourth INDY NXT appearance.

Lottery.com (NASDAQ: LTRY) and Sports.com have announced their continued sponsorship of three drivers at the Detroit Grand Prix. Callum Ilott will wear Lottery.com branding on his helmet for the remainder of 2025 in the INDYCAR SERIES. Louis Foster, who finished 12th and earned Top Rookie Honors at the Indy 500, will display Sports.com branding on his car's chin. Sebastian Murray, the youngest driver, will carry Lottery.com branding on his INDY NXT vehicle's rear spoiler and nose wing endplates. The Detroit Street Circuit event, known for its challenging tight corners and changing surfaces, marks the fourth major event in May. The triple sponsorship strategy aims to raise global brand awareness and fan engagement across different racing tiers.

Lottery.com (NASDAQ: LTRY) has achieved a significant milestone with its S-1 registration statement becoming effective on May 14, 2025, unlocking access to a $100 million financing facility from Generating Alpha Ltd. The announcement follows exceptional market performance, with the stock surging from $0.70 to $2.64 amid heavy trading volume. This marks the completion of a two-year corporate turnaround, featuring leadership restructuring and compliance remediation.

The company plans to use the funding for strategic acquisitions, including DotCom Ventures Inc. (owner of Concerts.com and TicketStub.com) and Nook Holdings Limited to expand Sports.com in the Middle East. The growth strategy focuses on revenue generation through acquisitions in gaming, content, media, and live events. Future plans include expanding Lottery.com International, launching new sweepstakes products, enhancing affiliate programs, and developing Sports.com Studios.

Louis Foster, representing Lottery.com (NASDAQ: LTRY) and Sports.com, earned Top Rookie honors at the 109th Indianapolis 500. Driving the #45 Desnuda Honda for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Foster started 20th and finished P12 after post-race adjustments. He was the only rookie to finish among four starters, despite receiving two drive-through penalties. The event marked a significant milestone for Lottery.com's expanding presence in motorsports, with CEO Matthew McGahan and Sports.com Director Marc Bircham attending their first Indy 500. The company also supported PREMA Racing's Callum Ilott, who ran as high as fifth before a technical disqualification, and Indy NXT driver Sebastian Murray. The event coincided with significant trading activity for LTRY, which recorded nearly half a billion shares traded in the previous week.

Lottery.com (NASDAQ: LTRY) and Sports.com have announced a historic dual sponsorship at the 109th Indianapolis 500. Callum Ilott, driving the No. 90 car for Prema Racing, will represent Lottery.com through a 12-race sponsorship agreement for the remainder of the 2025 IndyCar season. Louis Foster, racing the No. 45 car for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, will represent Sports.com in a one-race deal. Both British drivers will start from Row 7, competing in front of 510,000 live fans and 300 million global viewers. This initiative marks both brands' official motorsport debut in the NTT IndyCar Series and represents a global brand relaunch for Lottery.com following two years of restructuring. The sponsorship is part of a broader multi-channel growth strategy aimed at establishing both brands as leaders in digital gaming, live entertainment, and sports media.

Sports.com (NASDAQ: LTRY), a Lottery.com brand, announces a partnership with rising motorsport star Louis Foster for the 2025 Indy 500. Foster, the 2024 Indy NXT Champion and 2022 Indy Pro 2000 Champion, will debut at the iconic race wearing a Sports.com-branded helmet while driving the No. 45 car for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.

The 21-year-old driver has qualified 20th and will start from Row 7 in his first Indy 500 appearance. Foster brings an impressive record of 40 career wins and 88 podiums across 189 races. This partnership represents Sports.com's strategic expansion into elite motorsport, aiming to enhance brand recognition and drive shareholder value through high-impact exposure at one of racing's most prestigious events.