[8-K] High Roller Technologies, Inc. Reports Material Event
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High Roller Technologies, Inc. entered a Mutual Collaboration Agreement with Crypto.com affiliates, under which High Roller will act as a guaranteed introducing broker and offer CDNA’s event-based prediction market contracts through a mobile platform in the United States. CDNA will be the exclusive provider of these contracts through High Roller’s technology in the U.S. for the first 24 months of an initial two-year term, which renews automatically for 12 months unless terminated. High Roller also signed a definitive strategic marketing agreement with Lines.com, making Lines.com an exclusive media and distribution partner to drive customer acquisition and brand awareness for High Roller’s planned U.S. prediction markets launch. The Lines.com agreement was reviewed and approved under the company’s related party transaction policies.
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High Roller is securing infrastructure and distribution to enter U.S. prediction markets.
High Roller signed a Mutual Collaboration Agreement with Crypto.com’s CDNA, a CFTC-registered exchange and clearinghouse, to distribute event-based prediction contracts via a mobile platform. CDNA will be the exclusive provider through High Roller’s technology in the U.S. for the first 24 months of the agreement’s initial two-year term.
The company also entered a definitive strategic marketing agreement with Lines.com, which will exclusively serve as a key media and distribution partner. Lines.com brings a large, data-driven sports audience and automation-led content engine, positioning High Roller to reach consumers already familiar with odds-based decision-making and event-driven trading dynamics.
Third-party estimates cited in the release suggest a mature U.S. prediction market opportunity exceeding $1 trillion in annual trading volume. Actual financial impact for High Roller will depend on regulatory execution, customer adoption, and the performance of both the Crypto.com collaboration and the Lines.com marketing partnership over time.
8-K Event Classification
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prediction markets financial
event contracts financial
CFTC-registered Introducing Broker regulatory
Futures Commission Merchant regulatory
derivatives clearing organization regulatory
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On April 14, 2026, High Roller Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") entered into a Mutual Collaboration Agreement (the "Agreement") with Foris DAX Markets, Inc. ("FDMI"), d/b/a Crypto.com, and its affiliates, including North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. d/b/a Crypto.com | Derivatives North America ("CDNA") and Foris DAX FCM, LLC ("CDC-FCM").
Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company will serve as a guaranteed introducing broker for the purpose of soliciting customers to trade event-based derivative contracts in CDNA's Predictions product class (the "Predictions Contracts") on the CDNA trading system. The Company is responsible for, among other things, developing, implementing, and maintaining a technology platform, available as a mobile application, through which end-user customers may access and trade Predictions Contracts. CDNA will be the exclusive provider of Predictions Contracts through the Company's technology in the United States for the first 24 months of the term of the Agreement. The Agreement has an initial term of two years, with automatic renewal for a 12-month period, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its provisions.
The foregoing description of the Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On April 14, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the Agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
On April 16, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing its entry into a strategic marketing agreement with Lines.com to accelerate customer acquisition and brand awareness for the Company’s planned entry into U.S. prediction markets. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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10.1* | Mutual Collaboration Agreement, dated April 14, 2026, by and among High Roller Technologies, Foris DAX Markets, Inc., North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc., and Foris DAX FCM, LLC |
99.1 | Press Release issued April 14, 2026 |
99.2 | Press Release issued April 16, 2026 |
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* Portions of this exhibit have been redacted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K. Schedules and exhibits to this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The registrant hereby agrees to furnish to the SEC, upon request, an unredacted copy this exhibit and a copy of any omitted schedules or exhibits.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: April 20, 2026 | By: | /s/ Adam Felman |
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Exhibit 99.1
High Roller Technologies Executes Definitive Agreement with Crypto.com to Enter Over $1 Trillion U.S. Prediction Markets Opportunity
The Definitive Agreement opens new income streams in rapidly emerging category with multiple event contract opportunities
April 14, 2026 — Las Vegas, Nevada - High Roller Technologies, Inc. (“High Roller”) (NYSE: ROLR), operator of the award-winning, premium online casino brands High Roller and Fruta, today announced that it has executed a Definitive Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (“CDNA”) to launch an event-based prediction markets offering, initially in the United States. The Agreement will enable High Roller to offer CDNA’s event contracts in the USA, creating a new strategic growth opportunity for the Company across finance, sports and entertainment and marking its entry into the rapidly emerging prediction markets sector.
Third-party estimates project that a mature U.S. market opportunity could exceed $1 trillion in annual trading volume,1 while international opportunities further expand the addressable market potential for High Roller.
“High Roller brings a premium brand, strong online expertise and an established customer-facing platform to this opportunity,” said Kris Marszalek, Co-founder and CEO of Crypto.com. “Together, we believe we can expand access to regulated event contracts in the United States through a differentiated and highly scalable offering.”
“We’re thrilled to have reached a definitive agreement to enter the prediction markets space with Crypto.com,” said Seth Young, Chief Executive Officer of High Roller Technologies. “Over the last few months, we have been working towards preparing our product and other logistics for this transformative opportunity and today marks a significant milestone in that journey. We believe this partnership gives us a strong starting position in a market with meaningful long-term potential, and we’re confident in our ability to deliver.”
Agreement Summary
Under the terms of the Agreement, event contracts offered by CDNA, a CFTC-registered exchange and clearinghouse and affiliate of Crypto.com, will be made available to customers through High Roller, which plans to operate a CFTC-registered Introducing Broker and establish a relationship with Crypto.com’s CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant. The Agreement establishes Crypto.com and its affiliates as providers of prediction contracts across High Roller’s distribution channels in the USA and is expected to create new revenue streams for High Roller.
The partnership will offer customers the opportunity to trade event contracts across markets including finance, entertainment, and sports, through a legal, regulated, engaging, and user-friendly platform.
Following the successful execution of the Agreement, High Roller intends to provide updates regarding its product, brand, launch timing, and marketing partnerships.
1 https://next.io/news/betting/ekg-projects-1tn-annual-us-prediction-market-volume/
About High Roller Technologies, Inc.
High Roller Technologies, Inc. is a leading global online gaming operator known for its innovative casino brands, High Roller and Fruta, listed under the ticker ROLR on the NYSE. The Company delivers a cutting-edge real-money online casino platform that is intuitive and user-friendly. With a diverse portfolio of over 6,000 premium games from more than 90 leading game providers, High Roller Technologies serves a global customer base, offering an immersive and engaging gaming experience in the rapidly expanding multi-billion iGaming industry. The online casino features enhanced search engine optimization, machine learning, seamless direct API integrations, faster load times, and superior scalability.
As an award-winning operator, High Roller Technologies continues to redefine the future of market engagement through innovation, performance, and a commitment to excellence. For more information, please visit the High Roller Technologies, Inc. investor relations website, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages.
About Crypto.com
Founded in 2016, Crypto.com is trusted by millions of users worldwide and is the industry leader in regulatory compliance, security and privacy. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem. Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (CDNA) is an affiliate of Crypto.com and is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a designated contract market and derivatives clearing organization; CDNA offers the trading of prediction market contracts, as well as economic and cryptocurrency event contracts. Crypto.com also operates a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant that provides connectivity to Introducing Brokers to power and expand the Prediction Markets Ecosystem.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include such factors as discussed throughout Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors and Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and for the year ended December 31, 2025 and throughout Part I, Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and in Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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Exhibit 99.2
High Roller Executes Definitive Strategic Marketing Agreement with Lines.com to Support U.S. Prediction Markets Launch
Las Vegas, Nevada, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Roller Technologies, Inc. (“High Roller” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ROLR), operator of the award-winning premium online casino brands High Roller and Fruta, today announced it has entered into a definitive strategic marketing agreement with Lines.com, a premier sports media platform owned by Spike Up Media, to accelerate customer acquisition and brand awareness for High Roller’s planned entry into U.S. prediction markets.
“This definitive agreement with Lines.com positions us to efficiently reach highly qualified, intent-driven consumers at scale,” said Seth Young, Chief Executive Officer of High Roller Technologies. “Their automation-led content engine and conversion performance make them an ideal partner as we work to bring a differentiated prediction markets product to the U.S.”
“Prediction markets represent a logical evolution of the sports media and sports analytics ecosystem,” said Eric Ames, Chief Executive Officer of Spike Up Media. “Through this agreement, we will integrate High Roller’s upcoming product into our content and distribution channels, connecting informed, high-intent consumers with a regulated, event-based trading platform.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Lines.com will exclusively serve High Roller as a key media and distribution partner, leveraging its high-intent sports audience, advanced automation infrastructure, and market-leading conversion capabilities to support the national rollout of High Roller’s prediction markets platform.
Lines.com operates one of the most comprehensive sports media ecosystems in the United States, covering six major professional and collegiate sports leagues across more than 100,000 indexed content pages. The platform includes a rapidly growing, sports-focused social media network of 4+ million followers, with content achieving over 500 million views in the last 30 days.
The partnership is structured to introduce High Roller’s regulated prediction market offerings to audiences already familiar with implied probability, odds-based decision-making, and event-driven trading dynamics.
In addition to traditional search visibility, Lines.com has established a leadership position across AI-driven discovery channels, with nearly 800 AI citations spanning platforms such as Google AI Overview, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini—more than three times that of key competitors. This AI-native visibility is expected to further enhance High Roller’s brand discovery as consumers increasingly rely on AI-powered tools to evaluate market-based products.
The Lines.com agreement represents a core component of High Roller’s broader strategy to combine regulated infrastructure, premium consumer experience, and scalable digital distribution as the Company expands beyond iGaming into U.S. prediction markets.
Spike Up Media A.B. is a shareholder of the Company. Michael Cribari and Brandon Eachus, who currently serve as directors on the Company’s board of directors and are two of the Company’s largest shareholders, own interests in Spike Up Media. The agreement was reviewed and approved in accordance with the Company’s related party transaction policies.
About High Roller Technologies, Inc.
High Roller Technologies, Inc. is a leading global online gaming operator known for its innovative casino brands, High Roller and Fruta, listed under the ticker ROLR on the NYSE. The Company delivers a cutting-edge real-money online casino platform that is intuitive and user-friendly. With a diverse portfolio of over 6,000 premium games from more than 90 leading game providers, High Roller Technologies serves a global customer base, offering an immersive and engaging gaming experience in the rapidly expanding multi-billion-dollar iGaming industry.
As an award-winning operator, High Roller Technologies continues to redefine digital market engagement through innovation, performance, and a commitment to excellence. For more information, please visit the Company’s investor relations website and social media channels.
About Lines.com
Lines.com, a Spike Up Media property, is a leading sports media and technology platform delivering automated, data-driven content across major professional and collegiate sports. The platform combines scaled content automation, AI-powered insights, and performance-based conversion optimization to connect high-intent consumers with regulated betting and market-based products.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include such factors as discussed throughout Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors and Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Contact
ir@highroller.com
800-460-1039