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[DEF 14A] SharpLink Gaming Ltd. Definitive Proxy Statement

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SharpLink Gaming, Inc. filed a Definitive Proxy Statement that includes information for a special meeting, a certificate amendment in an appendix, and a security ownership table. The filing shows board and executive holdings: Joseph Lubin holds 6,434,213 shares (3.3%); Rob Phythian holds 56,512 shares; Robert DeLucia holds 21,966 shares; Joseph Chalom holds 0 shares; and three directors (Leslie Bernhard, Robert Gutkowski, Obie McKenzie) each hold 44,721 shares.

The document is signed by Joseph Lubin as Chairman and by Rob Phythian as Co-CEO. A referenced appendix contains a proposed Certificate of Amendment to the companys Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The filing provides basic governance and ownership disclosure but does not include financial results, transaction terms, or forward-looking management commentary in the excerpt provided.

SharpLink Gaming, Inc. ha depositato una Definitive Proxy Statement che contiene informazioni su un'assemblea straordinaria, una bozza di modifica del certificato nell'appendice e una tabella della proprietà delle azioni. La registrazione mostra le partecipazioni del consiglio e dei dirigenti: Joseph Lubin detiene 6.434.213 azioni (3,3%); Rob Phythian detiene 56.512 azioni; Robert DeLucia detiene 21.966 azioni; Joseph Chalom detiene 0 azioni; e tre amministratori (Leslie Bernhard, Robert Gutkowski, Obie McKenzie) detengono ciascuno 44.721 azioni.

Il documento è firmato da Joseph Lubin in qualità di Presidente e da Rob Phythian come Co-CEO. Un'appendice citata contiene una proposta di Certificate of Amendment allo Statuto modificato e riformulato della società. L'atto fornisce informazioni di base sulla governance e sulla proprietà, ma nell'estratto non sono inclusi risultati finanziari, termini di transazione o commenti prospettici della direzione.

SharpLink Gaming, Inc. presentó una Definitive Proxy Statement que incluye información sobre una junta especial, una enmienda al certificado en un apéndice y una tabla de titularidad de valores. La presentación muestra las participaciones del consejo y de los directivos: Joseph Lubin posee 6.434.213 acciones (3,3%); Rob Phythian posee 56.512 acciones; Robert DeLucia posee 21.966 acciones; Joseph Chalom posee 0 acciones; y tres directores (Leslie Bernhard, Robert Gutkowski, Obie McKenzie) poseen 44.721 acciones cada uno.

El documento está firmado por Joseph Lubin como Presidente y por Rob Phythian como Co-CEO. Un apéndice citado contiene una propuesta de Certificate of Amendment al Certificado de Incorporación modificado y restablecido de la compañía. La presentación ofrece divulgación básica sobre gobierno y propiedad, pero en el extracto proporcionado no se incluyen resultados financieros, términos de transacciones ni comentarios prospectivos de la dirección.

SharpLink Gaming, Inc.는 특별 주주총회 관련 정보, 부록의 정관 수정안, 그리고 주식 소유 표를 포함한 Definitive Proxy Statement을 제출했습니다. 제출문서는 이사회 및 경영진의 보유 주식을 보여줍니다: Joseph Lubin은 6,434,213주(3.3%) 보유; Rob Phythian은 56,512주; Robert DeLucia는 21,966주; Joseph Chalom은 0주; 그리고 세 명의 이사(Leslie Bernhard, Robert Gutkowski, Obie McKenzie)는 각각 44,721주를 보유하고 있습니다.

문서는 의장인 Joseph Lubin과 공동 CEO인 Rob Phythian의 서명으로 제출되었습니다. 언급된 부록에는 회사의 수정 재정된 정관에 대한 Certificate of Amendment 초안이 포함되어 있습니다. 제출 문서는 기본적인 거버넌스 및 소유권 공시를 제공하지만, 제공된 발췌에는 재무 실적, 거래 조건 또는 경영진의 전망성 발언은 포함되어 있지 않습니다.

SharpLink Gaming, Inc. a déposé une Definitive Proxy Statement qui comprend des informations pour une assemblée spéciale, un projet de modification du certificat en annexe et un tableau de la détention des titres. Le dépôt indique les participations du conseil et des dirigeants : Joseph Lubin détient 6 434 213 actions (3,3%) ; Rob Phythian détient 56 512 actions ; Robert DeLucia détient 21 966 actions ; Joseph Chalom détient 0 action ; et trois administrateurs (Leslie Bernhard, Robert Gutkowski, Obie McKenzie) détiennent chacun 44 721 actions.

Le document est signé par Joseph Lubin en tant que Président et par Rob Phythian en tant que Co-CEO. Une annexe mentionnée contient un projet de Certificate of Amendment du certificat d'incorporation modifié et rétabli de la société. Le dépôt fournit des informations de base sur la gouvernance et la propriété, mais l'extrait fourni n'inclut pas de résultats financiers, conditions de transaction ni commentaires prospectifs de la direction.

SharpLink Gaming, Inc. hat eine Definitive Proxy Statement eingereicht, die Informationen zu einer Sondersitzung, einen Änderungsentwurf der Satzung im Anhang und eine Tabelle zur Wertpapierbeteiligung enthält. Die Einreichung zeigt die Beteiligungen von Vorstand und Geschäftsführung: Joseph Lubin hält 6.434.213 Aktien (3,3%); Rob Phythian hält 56.512 Aktien; Robert DeLucia hält 21.966 Aktien; Joseph Chalom hält 0 Aktien; und drei Direktoren (Leslie Bernhard, Robert Gutkowski, Obie McKenzie) halten jeweils 44.721 Aktien.

Das Dokument ist von Joseph Lubin als Chairman und von Rob Phythian als Co-CEO unterzeichnet. Ein zitierter Anhang enthält einen vorgeschlagenen Certificate of Amendment zur geänderten und neu gefassten Satzung der Gesellschaft. Die Einreichung liefert grundlegende Angaben zu Governance und Eigentumsverhältnissen, enthält im vorliegenden Auszug jedoch keine finanziellen Ergebnisse, Transaktionsbedingungen oder zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen des Managements.

Positive
  • Definitive proxy filed, indicating formal shareholder action is being taken
  • Clear disclosure of beneficial ownership for chairman, executives, and directors
  • Appendix includes a Certificate of Amendment, showing corporate governance changes are being proposed and documented
Negative
  • Insider ownership levels are modest in the excerpt (chairman at 3.3%), which may limit alignment signals for investors
  • Excerpt lacks financial results or details about the Certificate of Amendment, so material effects are unclear

Insights

TL;DR: Proxy discloses executive and director ownership, signatures, and an appendix proposing a charter amendment; ownership stakes appear modest.

The filing is a routine definitive proxy focused on governance matters. The ownership table identifies key insiders and their stakes, with the largest reported beneficial owner in the excerpt being the chairman at 3.3%. The presence of a Certificate of Amendment suggests corporate charter changes are proposed for shareholder vote. Documentation appears to follow standard proxy disclosure structure; the excerpt does not include vote distributions, compensation tables, or details about the amendments substance.

TL;DR: Limited investor-impact content in this excerpt: ownership figures and signatures are disclosed, but no financial or transactional data is provided.

From an investor-information standpoint, the excerpt supplies useful ownership transparency but lacks material financial metrics or transaction details that would affect valuation. Insider holdings shown are relatively small percentages, which may limit their direct market impact. The referenced appendix (Certificate of Amendment) could be material depending on its content, but that content is not included here.

SharpLink Gaming, Inc. ha depositato una Definitive Proxy Statement che contiene informazioni su un'assemblea straordinaria, una bozza di modifica del certificato nell'appendice e una tabella della proprietà delle azioni. La registrazione mostra le partecipazioni del consiglio e dei dirigenti: Joseph Lubin detiene 6.434.213 azioni (3,3%); Rob Phythian detiene 56.512 azioni; Robert DeLucia detiene 21.966 azioni; Joseph Chalom detiene 0 azioni; e tre amministratori (Leslie Bernhard, Robert Gutkowski, Obie McKenzie) detengono ciascuno 44.721 azioni.

Il documento è firmato da Joseph Lubin in qualità di Presidente e da Rob Phythian come Co-CEO. Un'appendice citata contiene una proposta di Certificate of Amendment allo Statuto modificato e riformulato della società. L'atto fornisce informazioni di base sulla governance e sulla proprietà, ma nell'estratto non sono inclusi risultati finanziari, termini di transazione o commenti prospettici della direzione.

SharpLink Gaming, Inc. presentó una Definitive Proxy Statement que incluye información sobre una junta especial, una enmienda al certificado en un apéndice y una tabla de titularidad de valores. La presentación muestra las participaciones del consejo y de los directivos: Joseph Lubin posee 6.434.213 acciones (3,3%); Rob Phythian posee 56.512 acciones; Robert DeLucia posee 21.966 acciones; Joseph Chalom posee 0 acciones; y tres directores (Leslie Bernhard, Robert Gutkowski, Obie McKenzie) poseen 44.721 acciones cada uno.

El documento está firmado por Joseph Lubin como Presidente y por Rob Phythian como Co-CEO. Un apéndice citado contiene una propuesta de Certificate of Amendment al Certificado de Incorporación modificado y restablecido de la compañía. La presentación ofrece divulgación básica sobre gobierno y propiedad, pero en el extracto proporcionado no se incluyen resultados financieros, términos de transacciones ni comentarios prospectivos de la dirección.

SharpLink Gaming, Inc.는 특별 주주총회 관련 정보, 부록의 정관 수정안, 그리고 주식 소유 표를 포함한 Definitive Proxy Statement을 제출했습니다. 제출문서는 이사회 및 경영진의 보유 주식을 보여줍니다: Joseph Lubin은 6,434,213주(3.3%) 보유; Rob Phythian은 56,512주; Robert DeLucia는 21,966주; Joseph Chalom은 0주; 그리고 세 명의 이사(Leslie Bernhard, Robert Gutkowski, Obie McKenzie)는 각각 44,721주를 보유하고 있습니다.

문서는 의장인 Joseph Lubin과 공동 CEO인 Rob Phythian의 서명으로 제출되었습니다. 언급된 부록에는 회사의 수정 재정된 정관에 대한 Certificate of Amendment 초안이 포함되어 있습니다. 제출 문서는 기본적인 거버넌스 및 소유권 공시를 제공하지만, 제공된 발췌에는 재무 실적, 거래 조건 또는 경영진의 전망성 발언은 포함되어 있지 않습니다.

SharpLink Gaming, Inc. a déposé une Definitive Proxy Statement qui comprend des informations pour une assemblée spéciale, un projet de modification du certificat en annexe et un tableau de la détention des titres. Le dépôt indique les participations du conseil et des dirigeants : Joseph Lubin détient 6 434 213 actions (3,3%) ; Rob Phythian détient 56 512 actions ; Robert DeLucia détient 21 966 actions ; Joseph Chalom détient 0 action ; et trois administrateurs (Leslie Bernhard, Robert Gutkowski, Obie McKenzie) détiennent chacun 44 721 actions.

Le document est signé par Joseph Lubin en tant que Président et par Rob Phythian en tant que Co-CEO. Une annexe mentionnée contient un projet de Certificate of Amendment du certificat d'incorporation modifié et rétabli de la société. Le dépôt fournit des informations de base sur la gouvernance et la propriété, mais l'extrait fourni n'inclut pas de résultats financiers, conditions de transaction ni commentaires prospectifs de la direction.

SharpLink Gaming, Inc. hat eine Definitive Proxy Statement eingereicht, die Informationen zu einer Sondersitzung, einen Änderungsentwurf der Satzung im Anhang und eine Tabelle zur Wertpapierbeteiligung enthält. Die Einreichung zeigt die Beteiligungen von Vorstand und Geschäftsführung: Joseph Lubin hält 6.434.213 Aktien (3,3%); Rob Phythian hält 56.512 Aktien; Robert DeLucia hält 21.966 Aktien; Joseph Chalom hält 0 Aktien; und drei Direktoren (Leslie Bernhard, Robert Gutkowski, Obie McKenzie) halten jeweils 44.721 Aktien.

Das Dokument ist von Joseph Lubin als Chairman und von Rob Phythian als Co-CEO unterzeichnet. Ein zitierter Anhang enthält einen vorgeschlagenen Certificate of Amendment zur geänderten und neu gefassten Satzung der Gesellschaft. Die Einreichung liefert grundlegende Angaben zu Governance und Eigentumsverhältnissen, enthält im vorliegenden Auszug jedoch keine finanziellen Ergebnisse, Transaktionsbedingungen oder zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen des Managements.

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Filed by the Registrant ☒

 

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐

 

Check the appropriate box:

 

Preliminary Proxy Statement
   
Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
   
Definitive Proxy Statement
   
Definitive Additional Materials
   
Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12

 

SHARPLINK GAMING, INC.

 

(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)

 

Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

 

No fee required.
   
Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.
   
Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHARPLINK GAMING, INC.

333 Washington Avenue North, Suite 104

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

 

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

To be held on September 24, 2025

 

Dear Stockholders:

 

We are pleased to invite you to attend a Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) of SharpLink Gaming, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company,” “SharpLink,” “we,” “us” or “our”), to be held at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on September 24, 2025 virtually via live audio webcast. You will be able to attend the Special Meeting online by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SBET2025SM2.

 

At the Special Meeting, stockholders will be asked to consider and vote to adopt an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (as amended, the “Certificate of Incorporation”) to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company (the “common stock”) (“Proposal No. 1”) as more fully described in the accompanying proxy statement for the Special Meeting (the “Proxy Statement”).

 

Our Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote “FOR” Proposal No. 1.

 

The Proxy Statement accompanying this Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders describes the proposal in detail. Stockholders of record at the close of business on August 22, 2025 (the “Record Date”) are entitled to notice of, to attend, and to vote at, the Special Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof. As of the Record Date, there were 181,740,293 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

 

It is anticipated that on or about September 5, 2025, the Company shall commence mailing to all stockholders of record, as of the Record Date, this Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders, Proxy Statement and Proxy Card. Financial and other information concerning SharpLink, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as amended (the “2024 Annual Report”), is accessible on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) website at www.sec.gov, or on SharpLink’s investor relations page at https://investors.sharplink.com.

 

We know of no other matters to be submitted at the Special Meeting other than as specified in this Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders.

 

You can submit a proxy to vote your shares either by mailing in your proxy or submitting your proxy by Internet, or by phone. If submitting a proxy to vote by Internet or phone, your proxy must be received by 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on September 23, 2025 to be counted at the Special Meeting. Detailed proxy voting instructions are provided both in the proxy statement and on the enclosed proxy card.

 

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO VIRTUALLY ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING, PLEASE DATE AND SIGN THE PROXY CARD AND RETURN IT PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE FOR WHICH NO POSTAGE IS REQUIRED IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES; OR YOU CAN SUBMIT A PROXY TO VOTE YOUR SHARES VIA TELEPHONE OR INTERNET. YOU CAN LATER REVOKE YOUR PROXY, VIRTUALLY ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING AND VOTE YOUR SHARES ONLINE. PROXIES (AND REVOCATIONS OF PROXIES) SUBMITTED BY INTERNET OR PHONE MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 P.M. EASTERN TIME ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2025.

 

September 2, 2025 Sincerely,
  /s/ Joseph Lubin
  Joseph Lubin
  Chairman of the Board of Directors

 

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Special Meeting of Stockholders to be Held on September 24, 2025: Pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commissions, with respect to the Special Meeting, we have elected to utilize the “full set delivery” option of providing paper copies of all our proxy materials by mail.

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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Information About the Special Meeting 1
Proposal No. 1 - To Approve an Amendment to Our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Increase the Number of Authorized Shares of Common Stock of the Company 4
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 5
Householding of Proxy Materials 7
Incorporation by Reference 8
Other Matters 8
APPENDIX A: Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of SharpLink Gaming, Inc. A-1

 

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SHARPLINK GAMING, INC.

 

PROXY STATEMENT

FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 24, 2025

 

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPECIAL MEETING

 

 

 

This Proxy Statement is being furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies on behalf of the board of directors (the “Board of Directors”) of SharpLink Gaming, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the “Company,” “SharpLink,” “we,” “us” or “our”), to be voted at the Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) and at any adjournment or postponement thereof, pursuant to the accompanying Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders. The Special Meeting will be held at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on September 24, 2025 virtually via live audio webcast, and thereafter as it may be adjourned or postponed from time to time. You will be able to attend the Special Meeting online by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SBET2025SM2.

 

Purpose of the Special Meeting

 

At the Special Meeting, stockholders will be asked to consider and vote upon the following proposal:

 

  1. To adopt an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (as amended, the “Certificate of Incorporation”) to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company (the “common stock”).

 

We are not aware of any other matters that will come before the Special Meeting.

 

Recommendation of the Board of Directors

 

Our Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote “FOR” Proposal No. 1.

 

Attending the Special Meeting

 

The Special Meeting will be a virtual meeting, which will be conducted entirely online via audio webcast to allow greater participation. You will not be able to attend the Special Meeting physically in person. You may attend, vote and ask questions at the Special Meeting by following the instructions provided on the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials for the Special Meeting (the “Notice”) to log in to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SBET2025SM2. You are entitled to attend the Special Meeting if you were a stockholder of record as of the close of business August 22, 2025. Beginning at 4:45 P.M. Eastern Time on the day of the Special Meeting, you will be able to check in using your control number included on your Notice or, if you received paper copies, your proxy card or voting instruction form. If you are a beneficial owner of shares registered in the name of your broker, bank or other agent, follow the instructions from your broker or bank.

 

The audio webcast of the Special Meeting will begin promptly at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time. We encourage you to access the meeting prior to the start time. Online check-in will begin at 4:45 P.M. Eastern Time, and you should allow reasonable time for the check-in procedures.

 

Technical Assistance at the Special Meeting

 

If you have difficulty accessing the Special Meeting, please call the phone number listed at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SBET2025SM2.

 

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Voting Procedures

 

Only holders of record of our common stock as of the close of business on August 22, 2025 (the “Record Date”) are entitled to notice of, and to vote in person or by proxy, at the Special Meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof. As of the Record Date, there were 181,740,293 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting and there are no other classes of securities outstanding that will be entitled to vote at the Special Meeting. Each share of common stock issued and outstanding as of the Record Date is entitled to one vote on the matter to be voted on at the Special Meeting. There are no cumulative voting rights.

 

  Voting by Mail. You may submit your proxy by mail by completing, signing and mailing the enclosed proxy card in the enclosed, postage-paid envelope, or, for shares held in street name, by following the voting instructions provided by your broker, bank, trustee or nominee.
     
  Voting by Internet. You can also choose to submit a proxy to vote your shares via the Internet by going to www.proxyvote.com. You will need your Control Number, which can be found on your proxy card. Use the Internet to transmit your vote up until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time, on September 23, 2025.
     
  Voting by Telephone. You submit a proxy to vote your shares by calling 1-800-690-6903. You will need your Control Number, which can be found on your proxy card. Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions up until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time, on September 23, 2025.

 

Counting of Votes

 

Votes will be counted by the inspector of elections appointed for the Special Meeting. Votes will be counted by the inspector of elections for the proposal as votes “FOR,” “AGAINST,” “ABSTAIN” and, if applicable, broker non-votes. Abstentions will not be counted as votes “FOR” or “AGAINST” Proposal No. 1.

 

Change or Revocation of Proxy

 

If you are a registered stockholder, you may revoke your proxy in any one of the following ways:

 

  You may submit another properly completed proxy card with a later date.
  You may grant a subsequent proxy through the Internet.
  You may submit a proxy to vote by telephone at a later time.
  You may send a timely written notice that you are revoking your proxy to our Corporate Secretary at 333 Washington Avenue North, Suite 104, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401. Such notice will be considered timely if it is received at the indicated address by the close of business on September 23, 2025.
  You may virtually attend the Special Meeting and vote online. Virtual attendance at the Special Meeting will not, by itself, revoke your proxy.

 

If your shares are held in street name, you may change your vote by timely submitting new voting instructions to your broker, bank, trustee or nominee or, if you have obtained a legal proxy from your broker, bank, trustee or nominee giving you the right to vote your shares, by virtually attending the Special Meeting and voting online.

 

Quorum

 

A quorum of stockholders is necessary to transact business at the Special Meeting. The presence of the holders of stock representing at least one-third of the outstanding shares of stock of the Company issued and outstanding as of the Record Date and entitled to vote at the meeting, represented virtually or by proxy, is necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at the Special Meeting. Your shares will be counted towards the quorum only if you submit a valid proxy (or one is submitted on your behalf by your broker) or if you participate in, and vote electronically at, the Special Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes, if any, will be counted towards the establishment of a quorum. Unsigned or unreturned proxies, including those not returned by banks, brokers or other record holders, will not be counted for quorum or voting purposes.

 

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Broker Non-Votes

 

Broker non-votes occur when brokers that hold their customers’ shares in street name sign and submit proxies for such shares and vote such shares on some matters but not on others. Such shares held by a broker for a beneficial owner are not voted with respect to a particular proposal because (i) the broker has not received voting instructions from the beneficial owner, and (ii) the broker lacks discretionary voting power to vote such shares. Because brokers have discretionary authority to vote on Proposal No. 1 at the Special Meeting, we do not anticipate any broker non-votes. A broker non-vote, if any, will only be used for the purpose of establishing a quorum and will not otherwise be counted in the voting process. Accordingly, broker non-votes, if any, will not affect the outcome of the proposal being voted on at the Special Meeting.

 

Voting Requirements

 

  Proposal No. 1 - To adopt an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock, the proposal must be approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the votes cast by stockholders entitled to vote on such proposal. Brokers will have discretionary authority to vote on Proposal No. 1 to the extent a beneficial owner does not provide voting instructions with respect to this proposal. Abstentions and broker non-votes, if any, are not treated as votes cast, and, therefore, will have no effect on the outcome of this proposal.

 

Incomplete Proxy Cards

 

If you return a signed and dated proxy card or otherwise submit a proxy without marking voting selections, your shares will be voted, as applicable:

 

  FOR” the adoption of an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock of the Company.

 

Cost of Soliciting Votes for the Special Meeting

 

We will bear the cost of soliciting proxies from our stockholders. Proxies will be solicited by mail and may also be solicited in person, by telephone or electronic communication, by our directors, officers and employees. We will reimburse brokerage houses and other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries for their expenses in accordance with the regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), concerning the sending of proxies and proxy materials to the beneficial owners of our common stock.

 

Communications with the Board of Directors

 

Our stockholders may communicate with the members of our Board of Directors by writing directly to the Board of Directors or specified individual directors to:

 

SharpLink Gaming, Inc.

Attention: Corporate Secretary

333 Washington Avenue North, Suite 104

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401, USA

 

Our Corporate Secretary will deliver any stockholder communications to the specified individual director, if so addressed, or to one of our directors who can address the matter. Communications are distributed to the Board of Directors, or to any individual directors as appropriate, depending on the facts and circumstances outlined in the communication, unless the Corporate Secretary determines that the communication is unrelated to the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, such as product inquiries, resumes, advertisements, or other promotional material. Communications that are unduly hostile, threatening, illegal, or similarly unsuitable will also not be distributed to the Board of Directors or any director. All communications excluded from distribution will be retained and made available to any non-management director upon request.

 

Voting Results

 

Preliminary voting results will be announced at the Special Meeting. In addition, final voting results will be published in a current report on Form 8-K that we expect to file within four business days after the Special Meeting. If final voting results are not available to us in time to file a Form 8-K within four business days after the Special Meeting, we intend to file a Form 8-K to publish preliminary results and, within four business days after the final results are known to us, file an amended Form 8-K to publish the final results.

 

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PROPOSAL NO. 1

 

APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF THE COMPANY

 

General

 

On August 22, 2025, the Board of Directors unanimously voted to approve, and to recommend to our stockholders that they adopt at the Special Meeting, an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares of common stock of the Company from 500,000,000 shares to 2,500,000,000 shares (the “Authorized Share Increase”) by filing a Certificate of Amendment (the “Certificate of Amendment”) to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.

 

The foregoing description of the Certificate of Amendment is only a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the actual text of the Certificate of Amendment, a copy of which is attached hereto as Appendix A.

 

Background and Purpose of the Authorized Share Increase

 

The Board of Directors has determined that we do not currently have a sufficient number authorized shares to accommodate our forecasted capital raising needs, based on our current outstanding shares of common stock and shares of common stock reserved for other issuance, including upon exercise of outstanding stock options, warrants and other arrangements. As of August 29, 2025, we had 500,000,000 shares of common stock authorized, of which 194,067,724 shares were issued and outstanding. In addition, the Board of Directors has reserved 18,116,448 shares of our common stock for issuance upon the exercise of outstanding warrants and pre-funded warrants, 11,025,144 shares of common stock for issuance for unvested restricted stock units, and 9,022 shares of common stock for issuance under our equity incentive plans for stock options. Accordingly, there are only approximately 276,781,662 shares of our authorized common stock unreserved and available for future issuance.

 

Our Board of Directors believes it is advisable and in the best interest of our Company to increase the number of authorized shares of our common stock to give us greater flexibility in considering and planning for future potential business needs, including to raise additional capital in connection with our strategy to acquire the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum block chain known as Ether, or “ETH,” (the “Ethereum Treasury Strategy”), future equity financings, future opportunities for expanding the business through investments or acquisitions, management incentives and employee benefit plans, and for other general corporate purposes.

 

Impact of the Authorized Share Increase

 

If adopted, the Authorized Share Increase would increase the number of authorized shares of common stock of the Company from 500,000,000 shares of common stock to 2,500,000,000 shares of common stock. As a result, the total number of shares of capital stock the Company is authorized to issue would increase from 515,000,000 shares to 2,515,000,000 shares, inclusive of 15,000,000 shares of preferred stock.

 

If the Authorized Share Increase is adopted, the par value of the authorized shares of common stock, as well as the rights and powers (including voting rights), of each share of common stock will remain unchanged, although it could allow, in the future, further dilution of the outstanding shares of common stock. The Board of Directors has not proposed the Authorized Share Increase with the intention of discouraging tender offers or takeover attempts of the Company. However, the availability of additional authorized shares of common stock for issuance may have the effect of discouraging a merger, tender offer, proxy contest or other attempt to obtain control of the Company.

 

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Risks of Not Approving This Proposal

 

If stockholders do not approve Proposal No. 1, our ability to pursue opportunities in which shares of our common stock could be issued and that our Board of Directors may determine would otherwise be in the best interest of the Company and our stockholders, including financing, investing and strategic transaction opportunities, the implementation of our Ethereum Treasury Strategy, and employee recruitment and retention purposes, would be negatively impacted.

 

Procedure for Effecting the Authorized Share Increase

 

If stockholders approve Proposal No. 1 and the Board of Directors decides to implement the Authorized Share Increase, the Authorized Share Increase will become effective either upon the filing of the Certificate of Amendment with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware or at such other date and time as is specified therein. Although the Board of Directors intends to file the Certificate of Amendment as soon as practicable after the Special Meeting if Proposal No. 1 is approved, the Board of Directors may determine in its discretion to abandon the Authorized Share Increase at any time prior to the effectiveness of the Certificate of Amendment pursuant to Section 242(c) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

 

Interest of Certain Persons in the Matter to Be Acted Upon

 

None of our officers and directors, nor any of their associates, have any interest in the action approved by our stockholders and described in this Proxy Statement except in their capacity as holders of our common stock (which interest does not differ from that of the other holders of our common stock) or holders of equity awards issued pursuant to the Amended and Restated SharpLink Gaming, Inc. 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) through which the Authorized Share Increase may result in the ability to grant future equity awards under the Plan and increase liquidity of our common stock.

 

Vote Required

 

The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at a meeting where a quorum of the stockholders of the Company is present is required to approve Proposal No. 1. Brokers will have discretionary authority to vote on Proposal No. 1 to the extent a beneficial owner does not provide voting instructions with respect to this proposal. Abstentions and broker non-votes, if any, will not be counted as votes cast and will have no effect on the result of the vote.

 

Recommendation of the Board of Directors

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF THE COMPANY

  

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

 

The following table sets forth certain information as of August 29, 2025 regarding the beneficial ownership by our management and all stockholders known to us to own beneficially more than 5% of our common stock:

 

Name (1) 

Number of Shares of

Common Stock

Beneficially Owned (2)

  

Percentage of

Outstanding

Common Stock (3)

 
Named Executive Officers          
Rob Phythian, Co-CEO (4)    56,512    * 
Robert DeLucia, CFO (5)   21,966    * 
Joseph Chalom, Co-CEO (6)   0    * 
Non-Employee Directors          
Joseph Lubin (7)   6,434,213    3.3%
Leslie Bernhard (8)   44,721    * 
Robert Gutkowski (8)   44,721    * 
Obie McKenzie (8)   

44,721

    * 
All directors and executive officers as a group   6,646,854    3.4%

 

(1) Unless otherwise indicated, such individual’s address is c/o SharpLink Gaming, Inc., 333 Washington Avenue North, Suite 104, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401.
   
(2) Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Common stock relating to options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of the date of this table are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of the person holding such securities but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any other person. Except as indicated by footnote, and subject to community property laws where applicable, the persons named in the table above have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares shown as beneficially owned by them.
   
(3) Percentages are calculated based on 194,067,724 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of August 29, 2025.
   
(4) Excludes 459,348 unvested RSUs and 5,413 stock options.
   
(5) Excludes 185,334 unvested RSUs and 1,609 stock options.
   
(6) Excludes 443,385 unvested RSUs.
   
(7) Consists of 6,434,213 pre-funded warrants from the May 2025 private placement. Mr. Lubin is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company and is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Consensys, which acts as the strategic advisor to the Company.
   
(8) Includes 1,389 unvested RSUs. Excludes 74,996 unvested RSUs.

 

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HOUSEHOLDING OF PROXY MATERIALS

 

The SEC has adopted rules that permit companies and intermediaries (such as banks and brokers) to satisfy the delivery requirements for proxy statements with respect to two or more stockholders sharing the same address by delivering a single proxy statement addressed to those stockholders. This process, which is commonly referred to as “householding,” potentially means extra convenience for stockholders and cost savings for companies.

 

A number of banks and brokers with account holders who are our stockholders will be householding our proxy materials. A single proxy statement will be delivered to multiple stockholders sharing an address unless contrary instructions have been received from the affected stockholders. Once you have received notice from your bank or broker that it will be householding communications to your address, householding will continue until you are notified otherwise or until you revoke your consent. If, at any time, you no longer wish to participate in householding and would prefer to receive a separate proxy statement and any annual report, please notify your bank or broker, direct your written request to SharpLink Gaming, Inc., 333 Washington Avenue North, Suite 104, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401, Attention: Investor Relations, or contact by telephone at (612) 293-0619; or find our materials posted online at https://investors.sharplink.com. Stockholders who currently receive multiple copies of the proxy statement at their address and would like to request householding of their communications should contact their bank or broker.

 

STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR THE 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

 

Stockholders interested in presenting a proposal to be considered for inclusion in the proxy statement relating to the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders may do so by following the procedures prescribed in Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). To be considered for inclusion, stockholder proposals must be submitted in writing to Attn: Corporate Secretary, SharpLink Gaming, Inc., 333 Washington Avenue North, Suite 104, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401, before December 2, 2025, which is 120 calendar days prior to the anniversary of the mailing date of the proxy statement relating to the 2025 annual meeting. Any such proposal must meet the requirements of the Company’s bylaws and all applicable laws and regulations.

 

Pursuant to the Company’s bylaws, for nominations of any person or persons for the election to the Board of Directors to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder to be timely, the written notice must be received by the Corporate Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Company not later than the close of business on January 23, 2026 (the 90th day prior to the anniversary of the 2025 annual meeting) nor earlier than the close of business on December 24, 2025 (the 120th day prior to the first anniversary of the 2025 annual meeting). For the proposals sought to be included in the Company’s proxy materials pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the 1934 Act, for business other than nominations for the election to the Board of Directors to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder, to be timely, the written notice must be received by the Corporate Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Company by December 2, 2025, which is at least 120 days before the anniversary of the date that the 2025 annual meeting proxy statement was first mailed to stockholders. Stockholders interested in submitting a proposal are advised to contact knowledgeable legal counsel with regard to the detailed requirements of applicable federal securities laws and the Company’s bylaws, as applicable.

 

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INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

 

Information on our website, other than our Proxy Statement, Notice of the Special Meeting, and form of proxy, is not part of the proxy soliciting materials and is not incorporated herein by reference.

 

OTHER MATTERS

 

The Board of Directors does not intend to bring any matters before the Special Meeting other than those specifically set forth in the Notice of the Special Meeting and knows of no matters to be brought before the Special Meeting.

 

By Order of the Board of Directors,  
   
/s/ Joseph Lubin  
Joseph Lubin  
Chairman of the Board of Directors  

 

Date: September 2, 2025

 

A copy of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 14, 2025, as amended by the Company’s Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on March 17, 2025 is available without charge upon written request to: Corporate Secretary, SharpLink Gaming, Inc., 333 Washington Avenue North, Suite 104, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401.

 

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APPENDIX A

 

THIRD AMENDMENT

TO

AMENDED AND RESTATED

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

SHARPLINK GAMING, INC.

 

SharpLink Gaming, Inc., (the “Corporation”) a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, does hereby certify:

 

FIRST: The name of the Corporation is SharpLink Gaming, Inc.

 

SECOND: The Board of Directors of the Corporation, acting in accordance with the provisions of Sections 141 and 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, adopted resolutions amending the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, as amended, as follows:

 

That Section 4.1 of Article FOUR of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, as amended, shall be deleted and the following paragraph shall be inserted in lieu thereof:

 

“4.1 The Corporation is authorized to issue two classes of stock to be designated, respectively, “Common Stock” and “Preferred Stock.” The total number of shares which the Corporation is authorized to issue is 2,515,000,000 shares. 2,500,000,000 shares are designated as Common Stock, each having a par value of $0.0001, and 15,000,000 shares are designated as Preferred Stock, each having a par value of $0.0001.”

 

THIRD: Thereafter, pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors, this Certificate of Amendment was submitted to the stockholders of the Corporation entitled to vote thereon for their approval at a meeting thereof, and was duly adopted in accordance with the provisions of Section 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

 

FOURTH: This Certificate of Amendment shall become effective as of [●], 2025 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time.

 

FIFTH: All other provisions of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation shall remain in full force and effect.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Certificate of Amendment to be executed by its Chief Executive Officer as of this [____] day of [___________], 2025.

 

SHARPLINK GAMING, INC.  
     
By:    
Name:  Rob Phythian  
Title: Co-Chief Executive Officer  

 

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FAQ

What does the SharpLink Gaming (SBET) Definitive Proxy Statement disclose about insider ownership?

The filing shows Joseph Lubin holds 6,434,213 shares (3.3%); Rob Phythian holds 56,512 shares; Robert DeLucia holds 21,966 shares; Joseph Chalom holds 0 shares; and three directors each hold 44,721 shares.

Does the proxy statement propose any amendments to SharpLink Gaming's charter (SBET)?

Yes, the filing references an Appendix A: Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, indicating a proposed charter amendment is included for shareholder consideration.

Who signed the SharpLink Gaming definitive proxy excerpt?

The excerpt is signed by Joseph Lubin as Chairman of the Board and by Rob Phythian as Co-Chief Executive Officer.

Does the provided filing excerpt include financial results or transaction terms?

No. The excerpt does not contain earnings data, transaction terms, or detailed descriptions of the proposed amendment.

Is the proxy statement marked definitive or preliminary for SBET?

The document is indicated as a Definitive Proxy Statement in the provided content.
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