Research Services Tailored research, due diligence and political intelligence

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1 Tailored research, due diligence and political intelligence

2 About GamblingCompliance Research Services GamblingCompliance is a full service provider of legal, regulatory, political and business insight for the global gambling industry. Through GamblingCompliance Research Services (GCRS) we help operators, investors and governments confront regulatory and public policy challenges at state, national and international levels and develop high-level, holistic views of emerging gaming markets worldwide. GCRS offers tailored research reports including legislative tracking and detailed, forwardlooking analytical commentary combined with product-specific data forecasts. Based in London, Washington, D.C., California and Taipei, we offer existing market participants and investors easily accessible and up-to-date information on market realities, and a reliable and independent listening post to monitor legislative developments at local level. Tracking regulatory change across the global gambling industry is our core business, which means we can provide you with immediate access to an independent, cost effective and skilled team to deliver tailored research reports. Commissioned research work from GCRS could help you: l Track gambling legislation and regulation across jurisdictions and anticipate and respond to legislative developments, for example internet gambling legislation across U.S. states or through the newly regulating markets of Eastern Europe and Asia. l Compare key facets of legislation and regulation across jurisdictions. l Grasp the political fundamentals driving legislative movements. l Monitor competitor lobbying spend. l Gauge the size and growth trajectory of gambling markets via product-specific data forecasts.

3 Our Commitment The gambling industry worldwide is faced with fast moving and complex regulatory change, and is exposed to the public policy debates that surround it. Our expert research and regulatory support can assist in presentations to governments and regulators, helping to communicate the financial and business impact of legislative change. With many emerging and potentially lucrative markets presenting high levels of reputational and business risk, our studies provide assurance when regulators and internal compliance committees Our research is of the highest possible accuracy to maximize business opportunities increasingly demand evidence of thorough background checking and risk mitigation. With in-depth financial modeling capabilities and the most complete global database of verifiable gambling industry data, our research is of the highest possible accuracy to maximize business opportunities and minimize legal, financial, reputational and operational risks. We are sector and platform agnostic, serving land-based operators, lotteries and online, and our total commitment to integrity and independence underpins everything we do. Our Team GamblingCompliance has a dedicated team of highly experienced and legally qualified researchers, gaming analysts, and data specialists. We are able to bring our extensive and unique network of relationships to the task of connecting operators and investors with policymakers and government, so we can offer expert support on matters of regulatory change. Our relationships are international and extend beyond the gambling industry to provide the fullest possible context to all our research. The impartial analysis and commentary the team produce has become the go-to information source for the global gambling industry with members of the team speaking at parliamentary hearings, in-house company seminars and conferences across the globe. GamblingCompliance has emerged as a leading voice in the global gambling industry. We have presented our research at the European Parliament, and at the parliament of Ukraine. We also chaired the 2012 and 2013 Global i-gaming Summit & Expos in San Francisco, and the Global Gaming Executive Summit in Barcelona in 2012 and Our team is regularly interviewed for their expert views across international media, including Bloomberg, The Guardian, ESPN, and the Wall Street Journal and the team s research has been cited in reports by KPMG and Morgan Stanley.

4 Our Services Jurisdictional Analysis and Market Entry Research Assistance with RFP Projects The outgrowth of U.S. Internet gambling regulation represents an opportunity for many international firms and tribal governments. With our extensive knowledge of the U.S. market we can offer insight as regulation develops with both political intelligence gathering and data forecasting. Beyond North America we offer detailed jurisdictional analysis and forecasting for land-based and online markets in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and South America, helping mitigate concerns raised by potential Foreign Corrupt Practices Act obligations and U.S. state regulators overseas gaming rules. We are also able to assist with regulatory exhibits and submissions as a part of licensing conditions. Transaction and Deal-Based Research In regulated and pre-regulated markets, we can provide forecasting and data modeling, and assist with valuation analysis and target evaluation for potential acquirers. We are also able to assess partnerships, supplier relationships and joint ventures to satisfy the requirements of compliance and investment committees. The impartial analysis and commentary has become the go-to information source for the global gambling industry We are able to support and assist in many elements of RFP submissions, beginning with supporting analysis of project viability and the impact of new supply. We are also able to provide assessments of comparative markets with detailed analysis of issues such as player protection standards and taxation scenarios. Research in Support of Lobbying and Advocacy Projects To enable submissions for legislative processes, we are able to provide economic impact analysis of new projects and new gaming markets, illustrating job creation and responsible conduct in the context of public policy discussions and in lobbying at national and European level. Political Intelligence and Regulatory Tracking Our relationships with regulators and legislators enable us to report back on legislative developments with unparalleled accuracy. We can also facilitate access to assist operators and members of the investment community.

5 Our Projects Comparative Analysis of Barriers to Online Casino Gambling in Europe Risk Analysis of Online Gaming Markets in the EU and Beyond A European-based online gambling operator instructed the GamblingCompliance research team to compile a comparative research paper on online casino gambling in European Union countries. The report traversed the current status of online and land-based casino gambling in each member state, with an eye on future policy moves. Included in the report was a profile of casino gambling in each member state, a note on any foreign operator restrictions and other methods of restricting access to the market through ISP and/or payments blocking. Likely future developments in each jurisdiction were also included. A comparative table was included in the report, along with statistics to outline trends and policy movements on a pan-european level. The turnaround time for the report from the initial inquiry to completion was three working days. The client was delighted with the depth and speed of delivery and the cost effectiveness of using our team. Our studies provide assurance when regulators increasingly demand evidence of risk mitigation A global internet media holding instructed the GamblingCompliance research team to compile a report on online gambling in 25 international jurisdictions including the U.S., with an emphasis on secondary liability issues such as payment processing and internet advertising. The report outlined the current legal and political situation of online gambling in the countries covered, by listing recent draft bills and policy developments. In addition, each country s approach towards internet service providers (ISP) and payment blocking was examined in detail. The status of the national gambling monopolies present in many of the listed jurisdictions was also discussed, placing their protection in context with EU and WTO law limiting restrictions on the free movement of gambling services. The report concluded with a risk-based ranking of all jurisdictions covered. The report contained comparative tables and forward projections with visual aids summarizing the issues discussed. The report was used as a due diligence tool in assessing the viability of entering various gaming markets.

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