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Bragg Gaming Group Announces Closing of Private Placement With Participation from Insiders and Drayton International’s Matt Davey

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TORONTO and LAS VEGAS, June 22, 2026 /CNW/ – Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ: BRAG) (TSX: BRAG) (“bragg” or the “Company”), a leading iGaming content and platform technology solutions provider, today announced the closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of 751,445 subscription receipts (the “Subscription Receipts”) at a price of US$1.73 per Subscription Receipt for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$1,300,000 (the “Offering”). The issue price of US$1.73 per Subscription Receipt was based on the closing price of the common shares of the Company (the “Shares”) on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the “Nasdaq”) on May 29, 2026.

The Subscription Receipts and the aggregate gross proceeds remain subject to escrow release conditions (the “Release Conditions”), including the completion or satisfaction of all material conditions precedent to the Company’s previously announced acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding securities of Drayton International (the “Transaction”), which is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.

Upon the satisfaction of the Release Conditions, each Subscription Receipt will be automatically exchanged, without any further action or payment of any additional consideration therefor, subject to adjustments, for one Share and one non-transferable common share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”). Each Warrant will be exercisable into one Share (a “Warrant Share”) for a period of 36 months from the closing of the Transaction (the “Warrant Expiry Date”) at an exercise price of US$2.16 per Warrant Share (the “Warrant Exercise Price”), subject to acceleration as described below.

In the event that the volume weighted average price of the Shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) (or such other Canadian stock exchange on which the Shares are listed for trading) equals or exceeds a price that is 25% above the Warrant Exercise Price for 15 consecutive trading days, then bragg, in its sole discretion, may accelerate the Warrant Expiry Date by issuing a press release (a “Warrant Acceleration Press Release”) and, in such case, the Warrant Expiry Date will be deemed to be 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on the 30th day following the issuance of the Warrant Acceleration Press Release. Any Warrant not exercised prior to the expiry of such 30-day notice period shall be forfeited and cancelled without compensation.

The net proceeds from the Offering will primarily be used for general corporate and working capital purposes. The Subscription Receipts, Shares, Warrants and the Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants upon conversion are subject to a statutory hold period in Canada of four months and one day after the closing of the Offering and are also “restricted securities” within the meaning of Rule 144(a)(3) under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), and may not be transferred or resold other than in compliance with an exemption or exclusion from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act.

Each subscriber in the Offering has agreed not to, directly or indirectly, sell, transfer, dispose of, or otherwise deal in their Shares, Warrants or Shares issuable upon the exercise of the Warrants, for four months following closing of the Transaction.

Insider Participation

In connection with the Offering, (i) Robbie Bressler, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, subscribed for 86,704 Subscription Receipts; (ii) Morten Tonnesen, Chief Operating Officer of the Company, subscribed for 57,803 Subscription Receipts; and (iii) Thomas Winter, a director of the Company, subscribed for 57,803 Subscription Receipts. The insider participation in the Offering constituted a “related party transaction” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”), for which the Company was exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) thereof, as neither the fair market value of the securities issued to the insiders under the Offering nor the consideration paid by the insiders exceeded 25% of the Company’s market capitalization, in each case as determined under MI 61-101. The Company did not file a material change report 21 days before closing of the Offering as the number of Subscription Receipts issued to insiders of the Company had not been confirmed at that time and the Company wished to close the Offering as expeditiously as possible for sound business reasons. The material change report to be filed by the Company in connection with the closing of the Offering will contain additional details with respect to such insider participation in accordance with Canadian securities laws.

Furthermore, renowned gaming entrepreneur Matt Davey, Founder and Chairman of gaming-oriented investment fund, Tekkorp Capital, subscribed for 115,607 Subscription Receipts. As previously announced, the Company intends to appoint Mr. Davey as Non-Executive Chairman of its board of directors upon completion of the Transaction. Upon completion of the Transaction and Offering, Mr. Davey is expected to hold approximately 10% of the issued and outstanding Shares on a non-diluted basis.

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The securities issued have not been registered under the 1933 Act, and such securities may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from U.S. registration requirements and applicable U.S. state securities laws.

About Bragg Gaming Group Inc.

Bragg Gaming Group, “bragg” (NASDAQ: BRAG, TSX: BRAG) crafts igaming environments that elevate player experiences. By combining battle-tested regulatory expertise with smart technology and captivating games and gaming worlds, bragg aims to deliver a proven revenue engine for operators and an unforgettable experience for players.

The bragg product suite includes:

casino games: Featuring bragg studios game experiences, as well as aggregated and bespoke IP crafted for bragg by partner studios.fuze™: Real-time behavioural intelligence that maps player journeys to reduce churn and maximize retention and engagement.bragg hub: A single integration aggregating the industry’s leading games from bragg’s premium in-house studios and third-party games houses.bragg PAM: A proven, scalable platform that simplifies operations across markets.

Licensed and operational in 30+ regulated markets globally, including the U.S., Canada, LatAm, and Europe, bragg is engineered for igaming players and built for operator growth.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (together “forward-looking statements”), including, without limitation, statements with respect to the use of proceeds of the Offering; the Transaction, including its anticipated closing in the third quarter of 2026; the filing of the Company’s material change report; the expected appointment of Mr. Davey as Non-Executive Chairman of the Company’s board of directors; and the shareholdings of Mr. Davey. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of presenting information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future and allowing readers to get a better understanding of the Company’s anticipated financial position, results of operations, and operating environment. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or describes a “goal”, or variation of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved.

All forward-looking statements contained in this news release reflect the Company’s beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statements were made. Actual results or events may differ from those predicted in these forward-looking statements. All of the Company’s forward-looking statements are qualified by the assumptions that are stated or inherent in such forward-looking statements, including the assumptions listed below. Although the Company believes that these assumptions are reasonable, this list is not exhaustive of factors that may affect any of the forward-looking statements. The key assumptions that have been made in connection with the forward-looking statements include the Company’s financial resources and liquidity; the regulatory regime governing the business of the Company; the operations of the Company; the products and services of the Company; the Company’s customers; the growth of the Company’s business; meeting minimum listing requirements of the stock exchanges on which the Shares trade; the integration of technology; the anticipated size and/or revenue associated with the gaming market globally; the assumption that a definitive acquisition agreement with respect to the Transaction will be entered into on terms consistent with the binding letter of intent; the assumption that all customary closing conditions to the Transaction will be satisfied (including the approval of the listing of Shares to be issued on the TSX and the Nasdaq).

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, future events, conditions, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, prediction, projection, forecast, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following: risks related to the Company’s business and financial position; the risk that the Company may not enter into a definitive acquisition agreement in connection with the Transaction; the risk that the Transaction may not close on the anticipated timelines or at all (including the approval of the listing of the Shares to be issued on the TSX and the Nasdaq); risks related to the dilution to existing shareholders from the issuance of Subscription Receipts; risks associated with gaming regulatory approvals, licensing requirements and compliance in multiple jurisdictions; risks related to the integration of Drayton’s assets, technology and personnel; risks related to reliance on third-party platforms, including BetMakers’ ADW offering, and the risk that such platforms may not perform as expected or may not be available on anticipated terms; risks associated with general economic conditions; risks related to the Company’s management; adverse industry events; future legislative and regulatory developments, including changes to gaming regulations in the United States, Canada, Brazil and other jurisdictions; the inability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources; the inability to access sufficient capital on favorable terms; realization of growth estimates; income tax and regulatory matters; the ability of the Company to implement its business strategies; competition; economic and financial conditions, including volatility in interest and exchange rates, commodity and equity prices; changes in customer demand; disruptions to the Company’s technology network, including computer systems and software; natural events such as severe weather, fires, floods and earthquakes; and risks related to health pandemics and the outbreak of communicable diseases. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

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Florida Southern College Celebrates Ben and Missy Albritton Citrus and Horticulture Complex Greenhouse Raising and Miller Planetarium Rededication

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LAKELAND, Fla., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Florida Southern College celebrated two significant investments in science education and historic preservation on Thursday, Oct. 22, with the Ben and Missy Albritton Citrus and Horticulture Complex Greenhouse Raising, as well as the Miller Planetarium Rededication. The celebration highlighted the College’s commitment to agricultural education, scientific discovery, and preserving its distinctive Frank Lloyd Wright-designed campus.

The event welcomed Florida Senate President and Florida Southern alumnus Ben Albritton and his wife, Missy Albritton, along with state and local officials, College leadership, alumni, and community partners. The program included the unveiling of a dedication inscription honoring the Albritton’s, a greenhouse raising ceremony for the new greenhouse complex, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly modernized Miller Planetarium.

The Albritton Citrus and Horticulture Complex will strengthen Florida Southern’s longstanding connection to Florida’s citrus industry and agricultural education. As a student, Ben Albritton studied horticulture at the College, where faculty members helped him recognize his potential as both a student and a leader. The complex honors the Albrittons’ connection to Florida Southern and their commitment to education, agriculture, and public service.

During the greenhouse raising, invited guests signed a steel beam that will become a permanent part of the new complex. The ceremony recognized the collaborative efforts of the College, state leaders, and community supporters in advancing agricultural education. Once completed, the four new greenhouses will provide opportunities for hands-on learning, experimentation, and scientific inquiry.

State funding is also supporting improvements to Polk Science, including structural upgrades, historic preservation, and restoration of its greenhouse. Complementing these investments, a private donor gift will support renovations to existing laboratories, strengthening facilities for scientific instruction and research.

“We are particularly grateful to the State of Florida and specifically the Polk County legislators who made these opportunities possible for students, schools, and the entire community,” said Dr. Jeremy Martin, President of Florida Southern College. “We are also honored to recognize Ben and Missy Albritton, whose longstanding relationship with Florida Southern and commitment to Florida agriculture and public service make today’s celebration especially meaningful.”

The celebration continued at the Miller Planetarium, where President Jeremy Martin led the rededication and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The planetarium’s modernization includes significant upgrades to projection and audiovisual technology, transforming the historic facility into an immersive learning environment for students, K-12 school groups, families, and visitors.

The program recognized Senator Colleen Burton and Representative Jennifer Canady for their advocacy in securing state appropriations for Florida Southern over the past several years. The restoration also received support from the State of Florida, the National Park Service’s Save America’s Treasures grant program, and a private donor. These investments helped preserve the planetarium while equipping it with modern technology to inspire new generations of learners.

“The reopening of the Planetarium fulfills a dream decades in the making,” said Dr. Keith Berend, chairman of the College’s Board of Trustees. “As a student here in the late 1980s and early 1990s, I remember hoping to see this day.”

Dr. Berend also emphasized the significance of the greenhouse complex in carrying forward Florida Southern’s agricultural legacy.

“Florida Southern has a proud history in citrus education, including what was once the nation’s only bachelor’s degree dedicated to citrus. Seeing that legacy carried forward for a new generation is especially exciting,” he said.

Together, the Albritton Citrus and Horticulture Complex and the Miller Planetarium connect Florida Southern’s legacy with new opportunities for scientific exploration, student learning, and community engagement.

Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is the oldest private college in the state. The College maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 70+ undergraduate programs and distinctive graduate programs in business administration, education, nursing, and physical therapy. Florida Southern has a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, is an award-winning national leader in engaged learning, and boasts 30 NCAA Division II National Championships. In the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” guide, Florida Southern ranks #11 among “Best Regional Universities in the South,” #12 in “Most Innovative Schools,” and #24 in “Best Value Schools.” The College is also highlighted in The Princeton Review’s 2026 Best 391 Colleges guide and the “Fiske Guide to Colleges 2025.” The 2025-2026 Colleges of Distinction guidebook praises Florida Southern’s AACSB-accredited Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise alongside the College’s School of Education and its Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Home to the world’s largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, Florida Southern houses 13 Wright-designed structures.

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The Island of The Stars, La Palma, Hosts Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman

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CANARY ISLANDS, Spain, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From the iconic sound of Sir Brian May’s legendary Red Special guitar and the extraordinary voices of Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman to the groundbreaking discoveries of Nobel Prize-winning scientists, from NASA’s Artemis II astronauts preparing for humanity’s return to the Moon to historic tributes to Stephen Hawking and Jane Goodall, STARMUS VIII — The Search for Truth brought together an extraordinary constellation of scientific minds, legendary musicians, explorers and visionary thinkers for six unforgettable days in the Canary Islands.

Held across Tenerife and La Palma from 17 to 22 October 2026, the eighth edition of STARMUS transformed the islands into a global stage for scientific discovery, artistic excellence and some of the most important conversations shaping humanity’s future.

Founded by astrophysicist Dr. Garik Israelian and legendary Queen guitarist and astrophysicist Sir Brian May, STARMUS once again demonstrated its unique ability to bridge science, music and society, bringing complex scientific ideas to audiences through extraordinary encounters, performances and shared experiences.

In an extraordinary exchange in La Palma with Reid Wiseman, Commander of the Artemis II mission to the moon, astrophysicist and Starmus co-founder Garik Israelian asked him how it felt to be at the Starmus VIII Festival in La Palma when “15 years ago we were here with Neil Armstrong Alexei Leonov, Jim Lovell, Charlie Hewitt, Buzz Aldrin, lots of scientists, Brian May….” Commander Wiseman responded, “I am here in La Palma and Alexei Leonov was one of the first people to talk to me before I launched to the International Space Station in 2014, and then Jim Lovell sent us a greeting when we went around the far side of the moon in 2014 on Artemis II…amazing to be connected through all those years.”

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UK/EU: Nicole Ettinger, nicole@ettingerpr.com, +44 7515 394107

Spain: Carlos Esteban, cesteban@llys.global, +34 699 55 2854

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COLUMBIA DISTRIBUTING COMPLETES ALASKA TRANSACTION WITH RNDC, ESTABLISHING A FOUR-STATE PACIFIC NORTHWEST TOTAL BEVERAGE PLATFORM

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WILSONVILLE, Ore., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Columbia Distributing today announced it has completed its transaction with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) to acquire certain beverage distribution assets in Alaska, marking Columbia’s official entry into the state and completing the final component of the letter of intent announced by the companies in April.

The closing represents a major milestone in a long-term strategy Columbia set out to build: a multi-category, multi-state total beverage platform across the Pacific Northwest. With direct operations now spanning Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, along with its recently completed strategic partnership with Hayden Beverage in Idaho, Columbia has brought that vision to life, creating a connected four-state route to market and a more complete one-stop solution for supplier and retail partners across the region.

“This is a huge moment for Columbia because it represents exactly what we set out to build,” said Chris Steffanci, President and CEO of Columbia Distributing. “Our long-term vision has been to create the strongest total beverage platform in the Pacific Northwest—a multi-category, multi-state strategy that gives our partners a more complete solution across the region. With Alaska, that vision is now coming to life. We can offer suppliers and retailers a connected, capable, and increasingly seamless route to market across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.”

The Alaska transaction expands Columbia’s direct service territory to more than 835,000 square miles and adds nearly 1,500 customer accounts. It also brings Columbia into a market with an experienced local team, strong customer relationships, and an established beverage distribution network.

Columbia sees significant untapped potential in the Alaska business and plans to bring renewed investment, leadership, resources, and market focus to the state. The company will pair the Alaska team’s local knowledge and relationships with the culture and ways of working that drive Columbia’s performance in its existing markets, empowering people, moving with urgency, holding one another accountable, and maintaining a relentless focus on customers, brands, and execution.

“What has impressed me most is the energy and ambition of the Alaska team,” Steffanci said. “They know the market, they believe in the brands, and they are hungry to grow, compete, and win. They do not need us to teach them Alaska. Our responsibility is to give them the leadership, investment, tools, and support to show what they can do.”

“At Columbia, we trust our people, empower the teams closest to the market, and expect everyone to take ownership of results,” Steffanci continued. “That culture and the way we work across our company will bring new energy and momentum to Alaska. We are not entering the market to maintain the status quo—we are here to build, grow, compete, and raise the standard. This team is ready to be unleashed, and I believe the market is going to feel the difference very quickly.”

The expansion is the latest step in the deliberate strategy Columbia has pursued to build a broader total beverage business across multiple categories and markets. On June 30, the company completed its acquisition of certain RNDC wine and spirits distribution rights in Oregon and Washington. In September, Columbia completed a strategic partnership with Hayden Beverage, creating long-term alignment with Idaho’s leading locally based beverage distributor. The Alaska transaction completes the geographic footprint Columbia envisioned across the four-state Pacific Northwest market.

Together, these transactions create a platform designed around what suppliers and retailers increasingly need: one partner capable of representing multiple beverage categories across multiple states while still maintaining the local knowledge, relationships, and market-level execution required to succeed in each community.

Columbia’s expanded platform spans beer, wine, spirits, cider, non-alcoholic beverages, and emerging beverage categories. For supplier partners, it provides greater regional scale, category expertise, operational capabilities, and a more cohesive route to market. For retailers, it provides access to a broader portfolio backed by strong sales, delivery, merchandising, revenue management, and account execution capabilities.

“This is what total beverage means to us,” Steffanci added. “It is not simply adding categories or adding geography. It is about building a one-stop solution that connects categories, capabilities, people, and markets in a way that creates more value for our partners. We now have the platform we envisioned across the Pacific Northwest, and our focus turns to executing against that opportunity.”

Columbia is working closely with the Alaska team, suppliers, customers, and business partners to support a smooth transition. Columbia will communicate additional information about the operational transition, portfolio, and go-live timing directly to affected stakeholders.

Columbia appreciates RNDC’s partnership and the work of teams across both organizations to complete the transaction. Financial terms were not disclosed.

About Columbia Distributing

Since 1935, Columbia Distributing has helped build some of the best-known brands in the beverage business. Today, Columbia is one of the nation’s leading total beverage distributors, with a portfolio spanning beer, wine, spirits, cider, non-alcoholic beverages, and emerging beverage categories.

Columbia’s more than 3,200 teammates serve approximately 24,000 retail customers and deliver more than 80 million cases annually. With direct operations across Alaska, Oregon, and Washington and a strategic partnership with Hayden Beverage in Idaho, Columbia offers supplier and retail partners a connected four-state, multi-category route to market across the Pacific Northwest.

Columbia’s success is built on its people, its brands, and a deep-rooted commitment to execution, service, and creating sustainable growth for its teammates, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities. For more information, visit www.coldist.com.

Contact: Steve Gibbs
Steve.Gibbs@coldist.com | 206-920-6799

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