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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Mar. 07, 2019
Jun. 29, 2018
Document And Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name NEWGIOCO GROUP, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001080319    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2018    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer? No    
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer? No    
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business true    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Transition Period false    
Entity Shell Business false    
Entity Public Float     $ 30,444,382
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   77,217,123  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018    
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Current Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,289,903 $ 6,469,858
Accounts receivable 10,082 116,489
Gaming accounts receivable 1,021,052 1,163,831
Prepaid expenses 124,712 87,692
Related Party Receivable 49,914
Other current assets 55,700 12,543
Total Current Assets 7,551,363 7,850,413
Noncurrent Assets    
Restricted cash 1,560,539 587,905
Property, plant and equipment 354,799 280,111
Intangible assets 12,583,457 3,245,748
Goodwill 262,552 260,318
Investment in non-consolidated entities 275,000 1
Total Noncurrent Assets 15,036,347 4,374,083
Total Assets 22,587,710 12,224,496
Current Liabilities    
Line of credit - bank 750,000 177,060
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 4,603,608 1,606,560
Gaming accounts balances 1,049,423 1,274,856
Taxes payable 1,056,430 1,555,371
Advances from stockholders 39,237 547,809
Liability in connection with acquisition 142,245
Debentures, net of discount 3,942,523 1,148,107
Derivative liability 222,915
Promissory notes payable - other 100,749
Promissory notes payable- related party 318,078 318,078
Bank loan payable - current portion 120,920 121,208
Total Current Liabilities 11,880,219 7,214,958
Bank loan payable 225,131 362,808
Other long term liabilities 608,728 532,680
Total Liabilities 12,714,078 8,110,446
Stockholders' Deficiency    
Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and 0 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized; 75,540,298 and 74,143,590 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 7,555 7,415
Additional - paid in capital 23,956,309 14,254,582
Accumulated other comprehensive income (1,081,338) (250,327)
Accumulated deficit (13,008,894) (9,897,620)
Total Stockholders' Equity 9,873,632 4,114,050
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 22,587,710 $ 12,224,496
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Preferred Stock - par value $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Preferred stock - authorized 20,000,000 20,000,000
Preferred stock - issued
Preferred stock - outstanding
Common Stock - par value $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common Stock - authorized 80,000,000 80,000,000
Common Stock - issued 75,540,298 74,143,590
Common Stock - outstanding 75,540,298 74,143,590
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]    
Revenue $ 34,575,097 $ 22,865,146
Costs and expenses    
Selling expenses 24,142,110 14,672,099
General and administrative expenses 10,005,713 5,597,881
Total Costs and Expenses 34,147,823 20,269,980
Income (Loss) from Operations 427,274 2,595,166
Other Expenses (Income)    
Interest expense, net of interest income 2,614,837 482,367
Changes in fair value of derivative liabilities (257,231)
Imputed interest on related party advances 761 24,365
Gain on litigation settlement (516,120)
Loss on issuance of debt 196,403
Impairment on investment 6,855
Other Expense 75,000
Total Other Expenses (Income) 2,370,881 256,356
Income (Loss) before income taxes (1,943,607) 2,338,810
Income taxes provision 1,102,701 972,924
Net Income (Loss) (3,046,308) 1,365,886
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)    
Foreign currency translation adjustment (831,011) 166,304
Comprehensive Income (Loss) $ (3,877,319) $ 1,532,190
Net Income (Loss) per common share - basic $ (0.04) $ 0.02
Net Income (Loss) per common share - diluted $ (0.04) $ 0.02
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding basic 75,887,946 74,032,631
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding diluted 75,887,946 75,344,948
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders Equity (Deficiency) - USD ($)
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Accumlated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Deficit
Total
Beginning Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2016 74,011,188        
Beginning Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2016 $ 7,402 $ 14,165,361 $ (416,631) $ 11,263,540 $ 2,492,628
Shares issued for services, shares 125,000        
Stock issued for services $ 13 23,237     23,250
Imputed interest on stock advances   26,753     26,753
Beneficial conversion value of debt   39,231     39,231
Common stock issued with debentures        
Foreign currency translation adjustment     166,304   166,304
Net income (loss)       1,365,884 1,365,884
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2017 74,143,590        
Ending Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2017 $ 7,415 14,254,582 (250,327) (9,897,620) 4,114,050
Imputed interest on stock advances   1,514     1,514
Adoption of ASU 2017-11   287,881   (64,966) 222,915
Shares issued for warrants, shares 201,088        
Shares issued for warrants $ 20 (20)    
Common stock issued with debentures, shares 1,831,220        
Common stock issued with debentures $ 183 582,303     582,486
Foreign currency translation adjustment   2,585,569     2,585,569
Warrants issued with debt 2,951,429     2,951,429
Common stock issued for the purchase of subsidiaries,shares 1,404,400        
Common stock issued for the purchase of subsidiaries $ 140 5,587,534     5,587,674
Purchase of treasury stock, shares (2,040,000)        
Purchase of treasury stock $ (204) (2,260,770)     (2,260,974)
Foreign currency translation adjustment   (33,713) (831,011)   (864,724)
Net income (loss)       (3,046,308) (3,046,308)
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2018 75,540,298        
Ending Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2018 $ 7,555 $ 23,956,309 $ (1,081,338) $ (13,008,894) $ 9,873,632
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities    
Net loss $ (3,046,308) $ 1,365,886
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities    
Depreciation and amortization 488,464 601,266
Amortization of deferred costs 58,188 100,329
Non-cash interest 1,995,128 205,216
Loss on issuance of debt 196,403
Imputed interest on advances from stockholders 1,514 24,365
Changes in fair value of derivative liabilities (257,231)
Unrealized loss on trading securities 75,000
Impairment (recovery) of assets (518,354) 6,855
Stock issued for services 23,250
Bad debt expense 6,354 135,953
Changes in operating assets and liabilities    
Prepaid expenses (95,209) (85,301)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 3,062,422 482,904
Accounts receivable 100,053 (91,603)
Gaming accounts receivable 142,779 (654,287)
Gaming account liabilities (225,433) 435,771
Taxes payable (498,941) 903,187
Other current assets (43,157) (2,304)
Customer Deposits 138,359
Long term liability 76,048 26,059
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities 1,774,952 3,358,674
Cash Flows from Investing Activities    
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets (4,455,099) (180,722)
Increase in restricted cash (972,634) (45,142)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (5,427,733) (225,864)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities    
Proceeds from (repayment of) bank credit line, net 750,000 165,925
Proceeds from (repayment of) bank loan (137,965) (109,104)
Repayment of bank credit line (177,060)
Proceeds from debentures and convertible notes, net of repayment 6,883,906 591,202
Advance to related party (49,914)  
Purchase of treasury stock (2,261,307)
Advances from stockholders, net of repayment (508,572) (77,398)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities 4,499,088 570,625
Effect of change in exchange rate (1,026,262) 536,001
Net increase (decrease) in cash (179,955) 4,239,436
Cash - beginning of year 6,469,858 2,230,422
Cash - end of year 6,289,903 6,469,858
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:    
Cash paid during the year for: Interest 619,709 277,271
Cash paid during the year for: Income taxes 339,274 60,598
Supplemental cash flow disclosure for non-cash activities:    
Cashless exercise of warrants 20
Common shares issued for the acquisition of intangible 5,588,008
Common stock issued with debt 582,486
Discount due to warrants issued with debt 2,307,569
Discount due to beneficial conversion feature 2,585,569
Discount due to broker warrants issued with debt 643,860
Reclassification of derivative liabilities to equity and cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2017-11 $ 222,915
Basis of Presentation and Nature of Business
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and Nature of Business

1. Basis of Presentation and Nature of Business

 

Basis of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. All significant inter-company transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.

 

Certain amounts of prior periods were reclassified to conform with current period presentation.

 

Nature of Business

 

Newgioco Group, Inc. ("Newgioco Group" or the "Company") was incorporated in the state of Delaware on August 26, 1998 as Pender International Inc. On September 30, 2005, the Company changed its name to Empire Global Corp., and on July 20, 2016 changed its name to Newgioco Group, Inc. The Company maintains its principal executive offices headquartered in Toronto, Canada with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Canada, Italy, Malta and Austria.

 

Our subsidiaries include: Multigioco Srl (“Multigioco”), acquired on August 15, 2014, Rifa Srl (“Rifa”), acquired on January 1, 2015, and Ulisse GmbH (“Ulisse”) and Odissea Betriebsinformatik Beratung GmbH (“Odissea”) which were both acquired on July 1, 2016 and a non-operating subsidiary Newgioco Group, Inc. based in Canada.

 

Newgioco Group is a commercial stage and vertically integrated company which owns and operates an innovative, certified Betting Platform Software (“BPS”), offering a complete suite of online and offline leisure gaming services including sports betting, a variety of lottery and casino gaming on a business-to-business basis. Newgioco Group also operates a retail distribution network through regulated websites and licensed betting locations situated throughout Italy.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned. All significant inter-company transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.

 

Certain items in prior periods were reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

 

Use of estimates

 

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. These estimates and assumptions include valuing equity securities issued in share-based payment arrangements, determining the fair value of assets acquired, allocation of purchase price, impairment of long-lived assets, the collectability of receivables and the value of deferred taxes and related valuation allowances. Certain estimates, including evaluating the collectability of receivables and advances, could be affected by external conditions, including those unique to our industry and general economic conditions. It is possible that these external factors could have an effect on the Company’s estimates that could cause actual results to differ from its estimates. The Company re-evaluates all of its accounting estimates at least quarterly based on these conditions and record adjustments when necessary.

 

Goodwill

 

Goodwill is recognized for the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible net assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill is not being amortized but is reviewed at least annually for impairment. In the Company’s evaluation of goodwill impairment, it performs a qualitative assessment to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If the qualitative assessment is not conclusive, the Company proceeds to a two-step process to test goodwill for impairment including comparing the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value (including attributable goodwill). Fair value for the Company’s reporting units is determined using an income or market approach incorporating market participant considerations and management's assumptions on revenue growth rates, operating margins, discount rates and expected capital expenditures. Fair value determinations may include both internal and third-party valuations. Unless circumstances otherwise dictate, the Company performs its annual impairment testing in the fourth quarter. The Company performs the allocation based on its knowledge of the market in which we operate, and our overall knowledge of the leisure betting and gaming industry.

 

There was no goodwill impairment recorded as a result of the last quantitative assessment in the fourth quarter of 2018.

 

Loss Contingencies

 

The Company may be subject to claims, suits, government investigations, and other proceedings involving competition and antitrust, intellectual property, privacy, indirect taxes, labor and employment, commercial disputes, content generated by its users, goods and services offered by advertisers or publishers using our website platforms, and other matters. Certain of these matters include speculative claims for substantial or indeterminate amounts of damages. The Company records a liability when it believes that it is both probable that a loss has been incurred, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If the Company determines that a loss is possible, and a range of the loss can be reasonably estimated, it discloses the range of the possible loss in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company evaluates, on a monthly basis, developments in its legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued, and the matters and related ranges of possible losses disclosed and make adjustments and changes to its disclosures as appropriate. Significant judgment is required to determine both the likelihood of there being and the estimated amount of a loss related to such matters. Until the final resolution of such matters, there may be an exposure to loss in excess of the amount recorded, and such amounts could be material. Should any of the Company’s estimates and assumptions change or prove to have been incorrect, it could have a material impact on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

To date, none of these types of litigation matters, most of which are typically covered by insurance, has had a material impact on the Company’s operations or financial condition. The Company has insured and continues to insure against most of these types of claims.

 

Business Combinations

 

The Company allocates the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill.

 

Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from acquired users, acquired technology, and trade names from a market participant perspective, useful lives and discount rates. Management's estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates.

 

Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company evaluates the carrying value of its long-lived assets for impairment by comparing the expected undiscounted future cash flows of the assets to the net book value of the assets when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable. If the expected undiscounted future cash flows are less than the net book value of the assets, the excess of the net book value over the estimated fair value will be charged to earnings.

 

Fair value is based upon discounted cash flows of the assets at a rate deemed reasonable for the type of asset and prevailing market conditions, appraisals, and, if appropriate, current estimated net sales proceeds from pending offers.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments

 

The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market, or foreign currency risks. The Company evaluates all of its financial instruments, including convertible debentures and stock purchase warrants, to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported as charges or credits to income.

 

For option-based simple derivative financial instruments, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value the derivative instruments at inception and subsequent valuation dates. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period.

 

As a result of the adoption of ASU 2017-11 in the third quarter of 2018, the Company has no derivative financials instruments classified as a liability at December 31, 2018.

 

Earnings Per Share

 

Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 260, "Earnings Per Share" provides for calculation of "basic" and "diluted" earnings per share. Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity and include warrants granted and convertible debt. When the Company incurs a net loss, the effect of the Company’s outstanding stock warrants and convertible debt are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share as the effect would be anti-dilutive. Accordingly, basic and diluted net loss per share are identical for the year ended December 31, 2018.

 

On December 20, 2017, the Company completed a two-for-one forward stock split in the form of a stock dividend. All references made to share or per share amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and applicable disclosures have been retroactively adjusted to reflect such forward stock split.

 

The following is a reconciliation of weighted average shares and a calculation of earnings per share:

 

    ,
    2018   2017
Net Income (Loss)     (3,046,308 )     1,365,886  
                 
Weighted Average Basic Shares     75,887,946       74,032,631  
Effect of Dilutive Securities             1,312,317  
Weighted Average Diluted Shares     75,887,946       75,344,948  
                 
Earnings per share                
Basic     (0.04 )     0.02  
Diluted     (0.04 )     0.02  

 

Currency translation

 

The Company's subsidiaries operate in Europe with a functional currency of Euro and in Canada with a functional currency of Canadian dollars. In the consolidated financial statements, revenue and expense accounts are translated at the average rates during the period, assets and liabilities are translated at period-end rates and equity accounts are translated at historical rate. Translation adjustments arising from the use of different exchange rates from period to period are included as a component of stockholders' equity. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are recognized in current operations.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),” which requires revenue to be recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 (“ASC Topic 606”) supersedes the existing revenue recognition guidance and is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company adopted ASC Topic 606 on January 1, 2018 and has determined that the new standard does not have a material impact on the nature and timing of revenues recognized.

 

Revenues from sports-betting, casino, cash and skill games, slots, bingo and horse race wagers represent the gross pay-ins (also referred to as “handle” or “turnover”) from customers less gaming taxes and payouts to customers. Revenues are recorded when the game is closed which is representative of the point in time at which the Company has satisfied its performance obligation. In addition, the Company receives commissions from the sale of scratch tickets and other lottery games. Commissions are recorded when the ticket for scratch off tickets and lottery tickets are sold.

 

Revenues from the BPS include license fees, training, installation, and product support services. Revenue is recognized when transfer of control to the customer has been made and the Company’s performance obligation has been fulfilled. License fees are calculated as a percentage of each licensee’s level of activity and are contingent upon the licensee’s usage. The license fees were recognized on an accrual basis as earned.

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with maturities of three months or less at the time acquired to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents represent short-term investments consisting of investment-grade corporate and government obligations, carried at cost, which approximates market value. The Company had no cash equivalents as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.

 

The Company primarily places its cash with high-credit quality financial institutions located in the United States which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, in Canada which are insured by the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation, in Italy which is insured by the Italian deposit guarantee fund Fondo Interbancario di Tutela dei Depositi (FITD) and in Germany which is a member of the Deposit Protection Fund of the Association of German Banks (Einlagensicherungsfonds des Bundesverbandes deutscher Banken).

 

Gaming accounts receivable

 

Gaming accounts receivable represent gaming deposits made by customers to their online gaming accounts either directly by credit card, bank wire, e-wallet or other accepted method through one of the Company’s websites or indirectly by cash collected at the cashier of a betting shop but not yet credited to our bank accounts and subject to normal trade collection terms without discounts. The Company periodically evaluates the collectability of its gaming accounts receivable and considers the need to record or adjust an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon historical collection experience and specific customer information. Actual amounts could vary from the recorded estimates. The Company does not require collateral to support customer receivables. The Company recorded bad debt expense of approximately $6,000 and $136,000 for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. All balances previously recorded as allowance for doubtful accounts were written off as uncollectible.

 

Gaming account balances

 

Gaming account balances represent customer balances, including winnings and deposits, that are held as credits in online gaming accounts and have not as of yet been used or withdrawn by the customers. Customers can request payment from the Company at any time and the payment to customers can be made through bank wire, credit card, or cash disbursement from one of our locations. Online gaming account credit balances are non-interest bearing.

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. This topic also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires classification based on observable and unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active market for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore developed using estimates and assumptions developed by us, which reflect those that a market participant would use.

 

The carrying value of the Company's short-term investments, prepaid expenses, accounts receivables, other current assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, gaming account balance, and advances from shareholder approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of these financial instruments.

 

The following table provides a summary of the changes in fair value, including net transfers in and/or out, of the derivative financial instruments, measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs for the year ended December 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017. Refer to this Note for accounting of early adoption of ASU 2017-11.

 

Balance at December 31, 2016   $ 211,262  
Issued during the year ended December 31, 2017     268,884  
Exercised during the year ended December 31, 2017     —    
Change in fair value recognized in operations     (257,231 )
Balance at December 31, 2017   $ 222,915  
Issued during the year ended December 31, 2018     31,010,535  
Canceled during the year ended December 31, 2018     (470,070 )
Change in fair value recognized in operations     (18,268,653 )
Adjustment due to ASU 2017-11     (12,494,727 )
Balance at December 31, 2018   $ —    

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

Property, plant and equipment are stated at acquisition cost less accumulated depreciation and adjustments for impairment losses. Expenditures are capitalized only when they increase the future economic benefits embodied in an item of property, plant and equipment. All other expenditures are recognized as expenses in the statement of income as incurred.

 

Depreciation is charged on a straight-line basis over the estimated remaining useful lives of the individual assets. Amortization commences from the time an asset is put into operation. The range of the estimated useful lives is as follows:

 

Trademarks / names 14 years  
Office equipment 5 years  
Office furniture 8 1/3 years  
Signs and displays 5 years  

 

Leases

 

Leases are reviewed and classified as capital or operating at their inception in accordance with ASC Topic 840, Accounting for Leases. For leases that contain rent escalations, the Company records rent expense on the straight-line method. The difference between rent expense recorded and the amount paid is credited or charged to deferred rent account and is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities.

 

All lease agreements of the Company as lessees are accounted for as operating leases as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.

 

Income Taxes

 

We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, "Income Taxes." Under this method, income tax expense is recognized for the amount of: (i) taxes payable or refundable for the current year and (ii) deferred tax consequences of temporary differences resulting from matters that have been recognized in an entity's financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce the deferred tax assets reported if based on the weight of the available positive and negative evidence, it is more likely than not some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

ASC Topic 740-10-30 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise's financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC Topic 740.10.40 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The Company has no material uncertain tax positions for any of the reporting periods presented.

 

The recently passed comprehensive tax reform bill could adversely affect the Company’s business and financial condition.

 

The Company has elected to include interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if determined, as a component of income tax expense.

 

In Italy, tax years beginning 2012 forward, are open and subject to examination, while in Austria companies are open and subject to inspection for five years and ten years for inspection of serious infractions. In the United States and Canada, tax years beginning 2014 forward, are subject to examination. The Company is not currently under examination and it has not been notified of a pending examination.

 

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, including foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities.

 

The Company adopted FASB ASC 220-10-45, "Reporting Comprehensive Income". ASC 220-10-45 establishes standards for reporting and presentation of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of financial statements. Comprehensive income consists of net income and unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale marketable securities; foreign currency translation adjustments and changes in market value of future contracts that qualify as a hedge; and negative equity adjustments.

 

Investment in Non-Consolidated Entities

 

Investments in non-consolidated entities are accounted for using the equity method or cost basis depending upon the level of ownership and/or the Company's ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the investee, except where investments have a readily determinable fair value. When the equity method is used, investments are recorded at original cost and adjusted periodically to recognize the Company's proportionate share of the investees' net income or losses after the date of investment. When net losses from an investment are accounted for under the equity method exceed its carrying amount, the investment balance is reduced to zero and additional losses are not provided for. The Company resumes accounting for the investment under the equity method if the entity subsequently reports net income and the Company's share of that net income exceeds the share of net losses not recognized during the period the equity method was suspended. Investments are written down only when there is clear evidence that a decline in value that is other than temporary has occurred.

 

The Company’s investment in Banca Veneto SPA was accounted for at cost. The Company monitors its investment for impairment annually and makes appropriate reductions in the carrying value if it determines that an impairment charge is required based on qualitative and quantitative information.

 

Equity investments with readily determinable fair value, are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. The Company’s investment in Zoompass Holdings Inc was accounted for at fair value. These securities have readily determinable fair values and subsequent to the adoption of ASU 2016-01 on January 1, 2018, changes in fair value are recorded to earnings. Net unrealized losses recorded to earnings related to these securities were $75,000 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 respectively.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10) Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The ASU provides guidance related to the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities with changes primarily affecting equity investments and disclosure of financial instruments. Under the new guidance, equity investments with readily determinable fair value, except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, will be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. Prior period amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the previous accounting guidance. The adoption of this standard on did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02) which amends the FASB ASC and created Topic 842, "Leases." Under Topic 842, lessees are required to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for most leases and provides for enhanced disclosures. Leases will continue to be classified as either finance or operating. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2018. Entities are required to use a modified retrospective approach for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period in the financial statements. Full retrospective application is prohibited and early adoption by public entities is permitted. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Scope of Modification Accounting. The amendments in this update provide guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. The amendments in this update are effective for all entities for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. This Company adopted ASU 2017-09 on January 1, 2018 and has determined that the new standard does not have a material impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In July 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815). The amendments in Part I of this update addresses the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features. Down round features are features of certain equity-linked instruments (or embedded features) that result in the strike price being reduced on the basis of the pricing of future equity transactions. Current accounting guidance creates cost and complexity for entities that issue financial instruments (such as warrants and convertible instruments) with down round features that require fair value measurement of the entire instrument or conversion option. Part II of this update addresses the difficulty of navigating Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, because of the existence of extensive pending content in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. This pending content is the result of the indefinite deferral of accounting requirements about mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of certain nonpublic entities and certain mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interests. The amendments in Part II of this update do not have an accounting effect. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018 with early adoption permitted. The Company early adopted the ASU 2017-11 in the third quarter of 2018.

 

Adoption of ASU 2017-11

 

The Company changed its method of accounting for all of our outstanding Debentures and Warrants through the early adoption of ASU 2017-11 during the three months ended September 30, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis. Accordingly, the Company reclassified the warrant and conversion option derivative liabilities to additional paid in capital on its January 1, 2018 consolidated balance sheets totaling approximately $222,915 and recorded the cumulative effect of the adoption to the beginning balance of accumulated deficit of approximately $64,966. This resulted to an increase in additional paid-in capital by $287,881. In addition, because of the modified retrospective adoption, the Company recalculated the derivative liabilities for debt issued in 2018 and reduced the loss on debt issuance and change in fair value of derivative liabilities on its consolidated statements of operations by approximately $5 million and reduced amortization of debt discount by approximately $650,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018. The following table provides a reconciliation of the warrant derivative liability, convertible debt, conversion, additional paid-in capital and accumulated deficit on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2018:

 

   Convertible Debt  Derivative Liability  Additional Paid-in Capital  Accumulated Deficit
Balance, January 1, 2018 (Prior to adoption of ASU 2017-11  $1,148,107   $222,915   $14,254,582   $(9,897,620)
Reclassified derivative liabilities and cumulative effect of adoption   —      (222,915)   287,881    (64,966)
Balance, January 1, 2018 (After adoption of ASU 2017-11)  $1,148,107   $—     $14,542,463   $(9,962,586)

 

 

There are no other recently issued accounting standards that are expected to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Acquisition betting software technology; offline and land-based gaming assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisition of betting software technology; offline and land-based gaming assets

3. Acquisition of betting software technology; offline and land-based gaming assets

 

Odissea Betriebsinformatik Beratung GmbH (“Odissea”) Acquisition

 

On June 30, 2016, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (“Odissea SPA”), which closed on July 1, 2016, with the former shareholders of Odissea organized under the laws of Austria. Odissea operates a proprietary betting operating system. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company issued 8,772,200 shares of common stock in consideration for 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Odissea. As a result of this acquisition, the former shareholders of Odissea now hold approximately 15.57% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Company.

 

Pursuant to the Odissea SPA, upon completion of certification of the betting operating system by Italy’s online gaming and betting regulator, Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (“ADM”) which was obtained on June 30, 2017, the former shareholders of Odissea have an option to resell to the Company 50% of the shares of common stock issued in consideration for the purchase price (or 4,386,100 shares) at a fixed price of USD $0.50 per share (the “Odissea Put Option”). As of the date of this report, the Odissea Put Option has been extended indefinitely by mutual consent.

 

The purchase price was allocated to the fair market value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Intangible assets will be amortized over their remaining useful life as follows:

 

      Remaining Useful Life
Current assets   $ 210,505    
Property, Plant and Equipment     30,638    
Identifiable intangible assets:          
Betting Operating System     1,685,371   15 years
Less: liabilities assumed     (215,935 )  
Total identifiable assets less liabilities assumed     1,710,579    
Total purchase price     1,710,579    
Excess purchase price   $    

 

Ulisse GmbH (“Ulisse”) Acquisition

 

On June 30, 2016, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (“Ulisse SPA”), which closed on July 1, 2016, with the former shareholders of Ulisse organized under the laws of Austria. Ulisse operates a network of approximately 172 land-based agency locations. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company issued 3,331,200 shares of common stock in consideration for 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Ulisse.

 

Pursuant to the Ulisse SPA, the purchase price was subject to an adjustment equal to two times earnings before income taxes calculated on a pro rata basis from the closing date upon completion of the ADM license tender auction. The former shareholders of Ulisse were also permitted to exercise an option to resell to the Company 50% of the shares of common stock (or 1,665,600 shares) issued in consideration for the purchase price at a fixed price of USD $0.50 per share (the “Ulisse Put Option”).

 

On May 31, 2018, the Company and Ulisse mutually agreed to exercise the Ulisse Put Option in lieu of completion of the ADM license tender auction. The Company repurchased and retired the shares issued in June 2016 with a purchase price adjustment to EUR 10 million (approx. U.S. $11.7 million). The purchase price adjustment was paid half in cash of EUR 5 million (approx. U.S. $5.85 million) and the Company issued 4,735,600 shares to the sellers on May 31, 2018 to settle the balance of the purchase price adjustment in shares of common stock at the closing price of $1.18 per share on May 31, 2018.

 

Multigioco Acquisition

 

On May 31, 2018, the Company and Multigioco mutually agreed to exercise the option to repurchase the shares issued to the former shareholders of Multigioco at the closing of the acquisition of Multigioco on August 15, 2014 (“Multigioco Put Option”). On June 22, 2018, the Company repurchased and retired the balance of 2,040,000 shares issued to the Multigioco former shareholders in consideration for the purchase price at a fixed price of USD $0.50 per share in exchange for EUR 510,000 (approx. U.S. $595,000).

Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Intangible Assets

4. Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets consist of the following:

 

  

December 31,

2018

 

December 31,

2017

  Life (years)
Betting Platform Software  $1,685,371   $1,685,371   15
Ulisse Bookmaker License   9,724,244    —    
Land-based licenses   970,422    967,328   1.5 - 7
Location contracts   1,000,000    1,000,000   5 - 7
Customer relationships   870,927    870,927   10 - 15
Trademarks/names   110,000    110,000   14
Websites   40,000    40,000   5
    14,400,964    4,673,626    
Accumulated amortization   (1,817,507)   (1,427,878)   
Balance  $12,583,457   $3,245,748    

 

The Company evaluates intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis during the last month of each year and at an interim date if indications of impairment exist. Intangible asset impairment is determined by comparing the fair value of the asset to its carrying amount with an impairment being recognized only when the fair value is less than carrying value. The Company recorded approximately $450,000 and $445,000 in amortization expense for finite-lived assets for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

Licenses obtained by the Company in the acquisitions of Multigioco and Rifa include a Gioco a Distanza (“GAD”) online license as well as a Bersani and Monti land-based licenses issued by the Italian gaming regulator to Multigioco and Rifa, respectively, as well as an Austrian Bookmaker License through the acquisition of Ulisse.

 

The Company believes that the carrying amounts of its intangible assets are recoverable. However, if adverse events were to occur or circumstances were to change indicating that the carrying amount of such assets may not be fully recoverable, the assets would be reviewed for impairment and the assets could be impaired.

Restricted Cash
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Restricted Cash

 

5. Restricted Cash

 

Restricted cash is cash held in a segregated bank account at Intesa Sanpaolo Bank S.p.A. (“Intesa Sanpaolo Bank”) as collateral against our operating line of credit with Intesa Sanpaolo Bank as well as Wirecard Bank as a security deposit for Ulisse betting operations. In addition, the Company maintains a $1 million deposit at Metropolitan Commercial bank held as security against a $1 million line of credit. See Note 7.

Other Long Term Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Other Long Term Liabilities

6. Other long-term liabilities

 

Other long-term liabilities represent the Italian "Trattamento di Fine Rapporto" which is a severance amount set up by Italian companies to be paid to employees on termination or retirement as well as shop deposits that are held by Ulisse.

 

Balances of other long-term liabilities were as follows:

 

   

December 31,

2018

 

December 31,

2017

Severance liability   $ 168,706     $ 131,904  
Customer deposit balance     440,021       400,775  
Total other long term liabilities   $ 608,727     $ 532,680  
Line of Credit-Bank
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Line of Credit-Bank

7. Line of Credit – Bank

 

The Company maintains a $1 million secured revolving line of credit from Metropolitan Commercial Bank in New York, which bears a fixed rate of interest of 3.00% on the outstanding balance with an interest only monthly minimum payment, no maturity or due date and is secured by a $1 million security deposit. See Note 5. At December 31, 2018, the Line of Credit had an outstanding balance of $750,000.

Liability in connection with acquisition
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Liability in connection with acquisition

8. Liability in connection with acquisition

 

Liability in connection with acquisition represent non-interest-bearing amount due by the Company’s subsidiaries toward the purchase price as per a purchase agreement between Newgioco Srl and the Company’s subsidiaries. An officer of the Company owns 50% of Newgioco Srl. In connection with the Multigioco Acquisition, on June 22, 2018 the Company paid the amount due to Newgioco Srl in full.

Related party transactions and balances
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related party transactions and balances

9. Related party transactions and balances

 

Related Party Loans

 

Advances from stockholders represent non-interest-bearing loans that are due on demand. Balances of Advances from stockholders are as follows:

 

  

December 31,

2018

 

December 31,

2017

Gold Street Capital Corp.  $39,237   $41,143 
Doriana Gianfelici   —      58,792 
Luca Pasquini   —      (119,939)
Other stockholders   —      567,813 
Total advances from stockholders  $39,237   $547,809 

 

Amounts due to Gold Street Capital Corp., the major stockholder of the Company are for reimbursement of expenses. During the year ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company paid management fees of $72,000 and $144,000, respectively, to Gold Street Capital Corp.

 

In January 2018, the Company advanced EUR 100,000 (approx. U.S. $116,000) to an officer to cover fees related to an application for a gaming license in Malta, under the name Ulisse Services, Ltd. The advance has been repaid and the gaming license in Malta is still pending.

 

In February 2018 the Company provided a loan of approximately EUR 39,000 (approx. U.S. $45,000) to Engage IT Services Srl to finance hardware purchased by third-party betting shops. In June 2018, the Company increased the loan by approximately EUR 46,000 (approximately U.S. $53,000). The loan bears interest at 4.47% and is due in February 2019. Total repayments in 2018 were approximately EUR 43,000 and approximately EUR 43,000 (approx. U.S. $45,000 and U.S. $45,000, respectively), including interest, remains outstanding at December 31, 2018. An officer of the Company holds a 34% stake in Engage IT Services Srl.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company paid management fees of approximately EUR 480,000 (approximately U.S. $549,000) to Ulisse Services, Ltd. to cover office and set-up expenses.

 

The amounts due to the stockholders at December 31, 2018 are non-interest bearing and due on demand.

 

Related-Party Debt

 

Promissory notes payable to related parties with a principal of approximately $318,000 represents amounts due to Braydon Capital Corp., a company owned by Claudio Ciavarella, the brother of our CEO. These notes bear interest at a rate of 1% per month and have no fixed maturity date. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities include approximately $104,000 in accrued interest on these notes.

Investment in Non-consolidated Entities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]  
Investment in Non-consolidated Entities

10. Investment in Non-Consolidated Entities

 

Investments in non-consolidated entities consists of the following:

 

  

December 31,

2018

 

December 31,

2017

2336414 Ontario Inc  $—     $875,459 
Banca Veneto   —      1 
Zoompass Holdings Inc.   275,000    —   
    275,000    875,459 
           
Less impairment   —      (875,459)
Total investment in non-consolidated entities  $275,000   $1 

 

In December 2014, the Company invested CDN $1,000,000 (approx. U.S. $778,000) in a private placement of common shares of 2336414 Ontario Inc. (“2336414”) representing 666,664 common shares, or 2.3% of 2336414. 2336414 is an Ontario corporation and was the parent company of Paymobile Inc. (“Paymobile”) a carrier-class, Payment Card Industry (“PCI”) compliant transaction platform, delivering Visa prepaid card programs for social disbursements, corporate payroll and check replacement. The Company also had warrants to purchase additional shares in 2336414 that were not exercised and have since expired.

 

On December 31, 2014 the Company set up a 100% impairment on the investment in 2336414 because Paymobile did not produce any meaningful income and the Company determined that it may not be able to realize its investment in 2336414.

 

In August 2016, 2336414 transferred its interest in Paymobile to Zoompass Holdings, Inc a Nevada corporation (“Zoompass”). On March 31, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with 2336414, Paymobile and a director of 2336414. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Settlement Agreement, the Company received 2,500,000 shares of common stock of Zoompass and Paymobile agreed to discharge debt and interest of approximately CDN $210,000 due under the promissory note. The investment in Zoompass has been recorded as an investment in non-consolidated entities and is revalued every quarter with fluctuations in value recorded to earnings. In connection with the settlement, the Company recorded a gain on litigation settlement of $516,120 in the first quarter of 2018. See also Note 13.

 

On December 31, 2017, the Company recorded an impairment of $1 for the shares of Banca Veneto held.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded a loss of $75,000 related to the investment in Zoompass.

Stockholders Equity
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders Equity

11. Stockholders’ Equity

 

On November 28, 2017, the Board of Directors approved a 2-for-1 forward split of our common stock. The common stock dividend payment date was December 20, 2017 to stockholders of record as at December 18, 2017.

 

In May 2018, the Company repurchased and retired 3,331,200 shares issued in June 2016 to the Ulisse former shareholders. In addition, 4,735,600 new shares were issued to the Ulisse former shareholders based on the purchase price adjustment of Ulisse per the Ulisse SPA.

 

In May 2018, the Company repurchased and retired 2,040,000 shares issued to the Multigioco former shareholders in exchange for EUR 510,000 (approx. U.S. $595,000) based on the stock purchase agreement between the Company and Multigioco dated August 15, 2014.

 

On May 18, 2018, a warrant holder exercised warrants on a cashless basis and was issued 201,088 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

In connection to the debenture units issued in the second quarter of 2018, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,720,064 shares of common stock at 100% of the market price to the debenture holders. See also Note 12.

 

In connection to the debenture units issued in the first quarter of 2018, the Company issued an aggregate of 111,000 shares of common stock at 100% of the market price to the debenture holders. See also Note 12.

 

On July 5, 2018, the Company filed a certificate of amendment to amend Article 4 of its Certificate of Incorporation with the State of Delaware, increasing the number of authorized shares of the Company from 100,000,000 shares to 180,000,000 shares of which 160,000,000 shares are designated common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and 20,000,000 shares are designated preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share.

Debentures and Convertible Notes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements  
Debentures and Convertible Notes

12. Debentures and Convertible Notes

 

The conversion price of the convertible notes issued in February 2016 and April 2016 per share of common stock has been retroactively restated to reflect the 2-for-1 forward stock split effected on December 20, 2017.

 

February 2016 and April 2016 Convertible Notes

 

In February 2016, the Company consummated the transactions contemplated pursuant to a securities purchase agreement with an unaffiliated private investor, to raise up to $750,000. The Company received gross proceeds from the initial private placement of $600,000. On April 4, 2016, the Company received the balance of gross proceeds, or $150,000, less legal expenses of $15,000. In addition, the Company paid $75,000 in commission. Pursuant to the securities purchase agreement, the Company also issued a warrant to purchase up to 326,088 shares of Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.575 per share. The notes issued pursuant to the offering bear an interest rate of 12% per annum and were due in one year. The Company continued to accrue interest at 22% past the due date. The notes were guaranteed by Confidi Union Impresa, an unrelated party.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company paid approximately $1 million to the private investor to pay the entire amount due under the notes in full, including penalty and interest towards the consent judgement related to the settlement agreement with the investor dated May 15, 2017. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities included an accrued interest on the notes of $139,041 at December 31, 2017.

 

On May 18, 2018 the investor exercised the warrant to purchase up to 326,088 shares of the Company and received 201,088 shares on a cashless basis. See Notes 11 and 15.

 

First Quarter Debentures

 

On February 26, 2018, the Company issued debentures units to certain accredited investors (the “February 2018 Private Placement”). Each debenture unit was comprised of (i) a note in the principal amount of CDN $1,000 bearing interest at a rate of 10% per annum, with a maturity date of two years from the date of issuance, (ii) warrants to purchase up to 250 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price equal to the lessor of $0.625 or 125% of the proposed initial Canadian public offering price per warrant, expiring on February 25, 2020, and (iii) 160 shares of restricted common stock. The investors in the February 2018 Private Placement purchased an aggregate principal amount of CDN $670,000 (USD $521,900) debentures and received warrants to purchase up to 167,500 shares of the Company’s common stock and 111,000 shares of common stock. As a result of the lower debenture conversion price and the warrant exercise price of the May 31, 2018 Private Placement described below, the whole or any part of the principal amount of the February 2018 Private Placement debentures plus any accrued and unpaid interest may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price equal to $0.40 per share and the warrants can be exercised at a price equal to $0.50 per share. In addition, the Company paid finders fees equal to 5% of the gross proceeds in cash plus 5% in broker warrants with like terms as the Warrants issued to investors in the February 2018 Private Placement.

 

Second Quarter Debentures

 

In April 2018, the Company issued debentures units to certain investors (the “April 2018 Private Placement”). Each debenture unit was comprised of (i) a note in the principal amount of CDN $1,000 bearing interest at a rate of 10% per annum, with a maturity date of two years from the date of issuance, (ii) warrants to purchase up to 250 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price equal to the lessor of $0.625 or 125% of the proposed initial Canadian public offering price per warrant, expiring in April 2020, and (iii) 160 shares of restricted common stock. The investors in the April 2018 Private Placement purchased an aggregate principal amount of CDN $135,000 (USD $105,200) debentures and received warrants to purchase up to 33,750 shares of the Company’s common stock and 21,600 shares of restricted common stock. As a result of the lower debenture conversion price and the warrant exercise price of the May 31, 2018 Private Placement described below, the whole or any part of the principal amount of the April 2018 Private Placement debentures plus any accrued and unpaid interest may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price equal to $0.40 per share and the warrants can be exercised at a price equal to $0.50 per share. In addition, we paid finders fees equal to 5% of the gross proceeds in cash plus 5% in broker warrants with like terms as the warrants issued to investors in the April 2018 Private Placement.

 

On April 19, 2018, the Company re-issued debenture units that were first issued to certain investors between January 24, 2017 and January 31, 2018 in order to simplify the various debentures into a single series with the same terms as new convertible debenture units issued on February 26, 2018 (the “April 19, 2018 Debentures”). Each debenture unit was comprised of (i) a note in the principal amount of CDN $1,000 bearing interest at a rate of 10% per annum, with a maturity date of two years from the date of issuance, (ii) warrants to purchase up to 250 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price equal to the lessor of $0.625 or 125% of the proposed initial Canadian public offering price per warrant, expiring on April 19, 2020, and (iii) 160 shares of restricted common stock. The investors in the April 19, 2018 Debentures received an aggregate principal amount of CDN $1,436,000 (USD $1,118,600) debentures, warrants to purchase up to 359,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and 229,760 restricted shares of common stock. As a result of the lower debenture conversion price and the warrant exercise price of the May 31, 2018 Private Placement described below, the whole or any part of the principal amount of the April 19, 2018 Debentures plus any accrued and unpaid interest may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price equal to $0.40 per share and the warrants can be exercised at a price equal to $0.50 per share.

 

On May 11, 2018, the Company issued debentures units to certain investors (the “May 11, 2018 Private Placement”). Each debenture unit was comprised of (i) a note in the principal amount of CDN $1,000 bearing interest at a rate of 10% per annum, with a maturity date of two years from the date of issuance, (ii) warrants to purchase up to 250 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price equal to the lessor of $0.625 or 125% of the proposed initial Canadian public offering price per warrant, expiring on May 11, 2020, and (iii) 160 shares of restricted common stock. The investors in the May 11, 2018 Private Placement purchased an aggregate principal amount of CDN $131,000 (US $102,000) debentures and received warrants to purchase up to 32,750 shares of the Company’s common stock and 20,960 restricted shares of common stock. As a result of the lower debenture conversion price and the warrant exercise price of the May 31, 2018 Private Placement described below, the whole or any part of the principal amount of the May 11, 2018 Private Placement plus any accrued and unpaid interest may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price equal to $0.40 per share and the warrants can be exercised at a price equal to $0.50 per share. In addition, we paid finders fees equal to 5% of the gross proceeds in cash plus 5% in broker warrants with like terms as the warrants issued to investors in the May 11, 2018 Private Placement.

 

On May 31, 2018, the Company closed a private placement offering of up to 7,500 units and entered into Subscription Agreements (the “Agreements”) with certain accredited investors (the “May 31, 2018 Private Placement”). The units were offered in both U.S. and Canadian dollar denominations. Each unit sold to U.S. investors was sold at a per unit price of $1,000 and was comprised of (i) a 10% convertible debenture in the principal amount of $1,000 (the “U.S. Debentures”), (ii) 208 shares of our common stock and (ii) warrants to purchase up to 1082.25 warrants shares of our common stock (the “U.S. Warrants”). Each unit sold to Canadian investors was sold at a per unit price of CND $1,000 and was comprised of (i) a 10% convertible debenture in the principal amount of CND $1,000 (the “Canadian Debentures” and together with the U.S. Debentures, the “May Debentures”), (ii) 160 shares of our common stock and (ii) warrants to purchase up to 832.50 shares of our common stock (the “Canadian Warrants” and together with the U.S. Warrants, the “May Warrants”).

 

The May Warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $0.50 per share and expire two years after the issuance date.

 

The U.S. investors in the May 31, 2018 Private Placement purchased a total 3,268 units and the Company issued U.S. Debentures in the principal amount of $3,268,000 and Canadian investors purchased 4,800 units and we issued Canadian Debentures in the principal amount of CDN $4,800,000 (US $3,739,200). In addition, investors received May Warrants to purchase up to 6,438,062 shares of the Company’s common stock and 1,447,744 restricted shares of common stock.

 

In connection with the May 31, 2018 Private Placement, the Company paid finders fees equal to 5% of the gross proceeds in cash plus broker warrants to purchase 5% of the number of May Warrants sold to investors. The broker warrants had like terms as the May Warrants issued to Investors in the May 31, 2018 Private Placement.

 

One of the investors, Mr. Harold Wolkin, through his company, Princeville Capital, purchased 200 Canadian units on May 31, 2018. Mr. Wolkin received 32,000 shares of common stock and Canadian Warrants to purchase up to 166,500 of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share which May Warrants expire on May 31, 2020. Mr. Wolkin has since become a director of the Company and has been elected as Chairman of the Board and Chair of the Audit Committee.

 

In addition, on June 18, 2018, the Company received proceeds from the second closing of the May 31, 2018 Private Placement and issued U.S. Debenture in the principal amount of USD $950,000 and Canadian Debentures in the principal amount of CDN $9,500 (approx. U.S. $7,455) net of commissions with identical terms of the May Debentures. In addition, the Company also issued two-year May Warrants to purchase up to 1,094,738 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share.

 

Warrants issued in relation to the debentures and notes are discussed in Note 15.

Promissory Notes Payable - Other
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Promissory Notes Payable-Other

13. Promissory Notes Payable – Other

 

In December 2014, the Company received a promissory note in the principal amount of CDN $500,000 (approx. U.S. $390,000) from Paymobile a subsidiary of 2336414 of which the Company owned 666,664 common shares, that bears interest at a rate of 1% per month on the outstanding balance.

 

On March 31, 2018, the Company entered into the Settlement Agreement with 2336414, Paymobile and Zoompass. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Settlement Agreement, CDN $210,000 (approx. U.S. $160,000), in principal and accrued interest was forgiven and written off. See Note 10.

Bank Loan Payable
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Bank Loan Payable

14. Bank Loan Payable

 

In September 2016, the Company obtained a loan of EUR 500,000 (approx. U.S. $580,000) from Intesa Sanpaolo Bank in Italy, which loan is secured by the Company's assets. The loan has an underlying interest rate of 4.5 points above Euro Inter Bank Offered Rate, subject to quarterly review and is amortized over 57 months ending September 30, 2021. Monthly repayments of EUR 9,760 (approx. U.S. $11,000) began in January 2017.

 

The Company made payments of approx. U.S. $117,000) during the years ended December 31, 2018 which included principal of approximately $101,000 and interest of approximately $16,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Warrants
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements  
Warrants

15. Warrants

 

The exercise price of the warrants and the number of warrant shares exercisable have been retroactively restated to reflect the 2-for-1 forward stock split effected on December 20, 2017.

 

In February 2016, pursuant to a securities purchase agreement, the Company issued warrants to purchase up to 260,870 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.575 per share in connection with the February 2016 convertible promissory note which may be exercised by the warrant holders between August 28, 2016 and February 28, 2019. In April 2016, the Company issued warrants to the same holders to purchase up to 65,218 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.575 per share in connection with the April 4, 2016 convertible promissory note which may be exercised by the warrant holder until April 4, 2019 (See Note 12).

 

On May 18, 2018, the warrant holder exercised warrants to purchase 201,088 shares of the Company’s common stock on a cashless basis.

 

On April 4, 2016, the Company issued warrants to purchase up to 124,440 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.575 per share which may be exercised by the warrant holders until April 4, 2019. The warrants were issued to placement agents in relation to securing the February 29, 2016 and April 4, 2016 convertible promissory notes (See Note 12).

 

In connection with the private placement agreements entered into with accredited investors between February 26, 2018 and May 31, 2018, for each USD $1,000 debenture unit the Company issued two-year warrants to purchase up to 1082.25 shares of the Company’s common stock and for each CDN $1,000 debenture unit the Company issued two-year warrants to purchase up to 832.50 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share. (See Note 12)

 

The fair value of the warrants was calculated using the Black-Scholes model on the date of issuance and was recorded as debt discount, which has been amortized as interest expense over the life of the debt.

 

The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value at issuance for the warrants outstanding at December 31, 2018:

 

Exercise Price/share at Issuance   $0.50 - $0.575
Common Stock Price/share   $0.26
Volatility   459%
Term (Years)    1.37 years
Dividend Yield   0%
Interest Rate   0.91%
Forfeiture Risk   0%

 

A summary of warrant transactions during the year ended December 31, 2018 is as follows:

 

   Warrant Shares  Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Common Share  Weighted Average Life
Outstanding at December 31, 2016   467,928   $0.58    2.13 
Issued   162,000   $0.50    2.00 
Exercised   —      —      —   
Expired   (17,400)   —      —   
Outstanding at December 31, 2017   612,528   $0.54    1.37 
Exercisable at December 31, 2017   561,528   $0.56    1.21 
Issued   8,767,064   $0.50    2.00 
Canceled   (216,000)  $0.63      
Exercised   (326,088)  $0.58      
Expired   (124,440)  $0.58      
Outstanding at December 31, 2018   8,713,064   $0.50    1.41 
Exercisable at December 31, 2018   8,713,064   $0.50    1.41 

 

Revenues
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Revenues [Abstract]  
Revenues

16. Revenues

 

The following table represents disaggregated revenues from our gaming operations for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. Handle (turnover) represents the total bets processed for the period.

 

For the Year Ended December 31,  2018  2017
       
Handle (Turnover)      
Handle web-based  $235,891,170   $106,785,302 
Handle land-based   177,334,592    111,734,469 
Total Handle (Turnover)  $413,225,762   $218,519,771 
           
Winnings/Payouts          
Winnings web-based   223,064,978    100,860,085 
Winnings land-based   152,446,130    94,201,786 
Total Winnings/Payouts   375,511,108    195,061,871 
           
Gross Gaming Revenues  $37,714,654   $23,457,900 
           
Less: ADM Gaming Taxes   3,417,150    1,761,935 
           
Net Gaming Revenues  $34,297,504   $21,695,965 
Add: Commission Revenues   135,957    281,285 
Add: Service Revenues   141,636    887,896 
Revenues  $34,575,097   $22,865,146 

 

Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes

17. Income Taxes

 

The Company is incorporated in the United States of America and is subject to United States federal taxation. No provisions for income taxes have been made as the Company had no U.S. taxable income for the year ended December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

 

The Company's Italian subsidiaries are governed by the income tax laws of Italy. The corporate tax rate in Italy is 28.82% (IRES at 24% plus IRAP ordinary at 4.82%) on income reported in the statutory financial statements after appropriate tax adjustments.

 

The Company's Austrian subsidiaries are governed by the income tax laws of Austria. The corporate tax rate in Austria is 25% on income reported in the statutory financial statements after appropriate tax adjustments.

 

The Company's Canadian subsidiary is governed by the income tax laws of Canada and the Province of Ontario. The combined Federal and Provincial corporate tax rate in Canada is 26.5% on income reported in the statutory financial statements after appropriate tax adjustments.

 

On December 22, 2017, the President of the United States signed into law Public Law No. 115-97, commonly referred to as the Tax Reform Act, following its passage by the United States Congress. The Tax Act made significant changes to U.S. federal income tax laws, including reduction of the corporate tax rate from 35.0% to 21.0%, limitation of the deduction for net operating losses to 80.0% of current year taxable income and elimination of net operating loss carrybacks, one-time taxation of offshore earning at reduced rates regardless of whether they are repatriated, elimination of U.S. tax on foreign earnings (subject to certain important exceptions), immediate deductions for certain new investments instead of deductions for depreciation expense over time, and modifying or repealing many business deductions.

 

On December 22, 2017, Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, or SAB 118, was issued to address the application of GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act. Additional work is necessary for a more detailed analysis of the deferred tax assets and liabilities and our historical foreign earnings as well as potential correlative adjustments. Any subsequent adjustment to these amounts will be recorded to current tax expense within the measurement period.

 

The Company continues to evaluate the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions at the end of each reporting period. The guidance requires companies to recognize in their financial statements the impact of a tax position if the position is more likely than not of being sustained if the position were to be challenged by a taxing authority. The position ascertained inherently requires judgment and estimates by management.

 

The reconciliation of income tax expense at the U.S. statutory rate of 21% and 35% during 2018 and 2017, respectfully, to the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows:

 

  

December 31,

2018

 

December 31,

2017

U.S. Statutory rate  $(408,157)  $818,584 
Tax rate difference between Italy, Austria, Canada and U.S.   (394,401)   (428,353)
Change in Valuation Allowance   1,287,619    558,187 
Permanent difference   617,640    24,506 
Income tax expense  $1,102,701   $972,924 

 

The Company has accumulated a net operating loss carry forward ("NOL") of approximately $17.0 million as of December 31, 2018 in the U.S. This NOL may be offset against future taxable income through the year 2038. The use of these losses to reduce future income taxes will depend on the generation of sufficient taxable income prior to the expiration of the NOL. The Company periodically evaluates whether it is more likely than not that it will generate sufficient taxable income to realize the deferred income tax asset. At the present time, management cannot presently determine when the Company will be able to generate sufficient taxable income to realize the deferred tax asset; accordingly, a 100% valuation allowance has been established to offset the asset.

 

Utilization of NOLs are subject to limitation due to any ownership change (as defined under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) which resulted in a change in business direction. Unused limitations may be carried over to future years until the NOLs expire. Utilization of NOLs may also be limited in any one year by alternative minimum tax rules.

 

Under Italian tax law, the operating loss carryforwards available for offset against future profits can be used indefinitely. Operating loss carryforwards are only available for offset against national income tax, up to the limit of 80% of taxable annual income. This restriction does not apply to the operating loss incurred in the first three years of the Company's activity, which are therefore available for 100% offsetting.

 

Under Austrian tax law, the operating loss carryforwards available for offset against future profits can be used indefinitely. Operating loss carryforwards are only available for offset against national income tax, up to the limit of 75% of taxable annual income.

 

Under Canadian tax law, the operating loss carryforwards available for offset against future profits can be used indefinitely.

 

The provisions for income taxes consist of currently payable income tax in Italy and Austria. The provisions for income taxes are summarized as follows:

 

  

December 31,

2018

 

December 31,

2017

Current  $1,102,701   $972,924 
Deferred   —      —   
Total  $1,102,701   $972,924 

 

 

 

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the Company’s net deferred tax asset are as follows:

 

  

December 31,

2018

 

December 31,

2017

Net loss carryforward - Foreign  $124,407   $2,732 
Net loss carryforward - US   3,861,629    4,540,465 
    3,986,036    4,543,197 
Less valuation allowance   (3,986,036)   (4,543,197)
Deferred tax assets  $—     $—   
Subsequent events
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent events

18. Subsequent Events

 

On January 30, 2019 Newgioco Group, Inc, acquired all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of Virtual Generation Limited, a company organized under the laws of Republic of Malta (“VG”) that owns and has developed a virtual gaming software platform (“VGS”), together with all the ordinary shares of Naos Holding Limited, a company organized under the laws of Republic of Malta (“Naos”) that owns 3,999 of the 4,000 issued and outstanding ordinary shares of VG. The sellers include Mr. Luca Pasquini, the Company’s Vice President of Technology and a member of the Company’s board of directors, and Mr. Gabriele Peroni, the Company’s Vice President of Business Development, each of whom owns 800 ordinary shares of Naos (20% of the issued and outstanding shares of Naos).

 

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, on the closing date, the Company paid the sellers Four Million Euro (€4,000,000) (approximately U.S. $4,580,000) in consideration for all the ordinary shares of VG and Naos, which was paid as follows:

 

(i)a cash payment of One Hundred and Eight Thousand Euro (€108,000) (approximately U.S. $124,000);
(ii)the issuance of shares of our common stock valued at Eighty-Nine Thousand Euro (€89,000) (approximately U.S. $102,000); and
(iii)the delivery of a non-interest bearing promissory note providing for the payment of (a) an aggregate of €2,392,000 (approximately U.S. $2,737,000) in cash in 23 equal and consecutive monthly installments of €104,000 (approximately U.S. $119,000) with the first such payment due and payable on the date that is one (1) month after the closing date; and (b) an aggregate of €1,411,000 (approximately U.S. $1,615,000) in shares of our common stock in seventeen (17) equal and consecutive monthly installments of €83,000 (approximately U.S. $95,000) as determined by the average of the closing prices of such shares on the last ten (10) trading days immediately preceding the determination date of each monthly issuance, commencing on March 1, 2019.

 

In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to pay the sellers as an earn-out payment in shares of our common stock within one month from the end of the business year 2019 equal to an aggregate amount of €500,000 (approximately U.S. $570,000), if the amounts of bets made by the users through the VGS platform related to our 2019 fiscal year are at least 5% higher than the amounts of bets made by the users through the VGS platform related to our 2018 fiscal year.

Nature of Business (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Nature Of Business  
Basis of Consolidation

Basis of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. All significant inter-company transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.

 

Certain amounts of prior periods were reclassified to conform with current period presentation.

Nature of Business

Nature of Business

 

Newgioco Group, Inc. ("Newgioco Group" or the "Company") was incorporated in the state of Delaware on August 26, 1998 as Pender International Inc. On September 30, 2005, the Company changed its name to Empire Global Corp., and on July 20, 2016 changed its name to Newgioco Group, Inc. The Company maintains its principal executive offices headquartered in Toronto, Canada with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Canada, Italy, Malta and Austria.

 

Our subsidiaries include: Multigioco Srl (“Multigioco”), acquired on August 15, 2014, Rifa Srl (“Rifa”), acquired on January 1, 2015, and Ulisse GmbH (“Ulisse”) and Odissea Betriebsinformatik Beratung GmbH (“Odissea”) which were both acquired on July 1, 2016 and a non-operating subsidiary Newgioco Group, Inc. based in Canada.

 

Newgioco Group is a commercial stage and vertically integrated company which owns and operates an innovative, certified Betting Platform Software (“BPS”), offering a complete suite of online and offline leisure gaming services including sports betting, a variety of lottery and casino gaming on a business-to-business basis. Newgioco Group also operates a retail distribution network through regulated websites and licensed betting locations situated throughout Italy.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of consolidation

Basis of consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned. All significant inter-company transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.

 

Certain items in prior periods were reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Use of estimates

Use of estimates

 

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. These estimates and assumptions include valuing equity securities issued in share-based payment arrangements, determining the fair value of assets acquired, allocation of purchase price, impairment of long-lived assets, the collectability of receivables and the value of deferred taxes and related valuation allowances. Certain estimates, including evaluating the collectability of receivables and advances, could be affected by external conditions, including those unique to our industry and general economic conditions. It is possible that these external factors could have an effect on the Company’s estimates that could cause actual results to differ from its estimates. The Company re-evaluates all of its accounting estimates at least quarterly based on these conditions and record adjustments when necessary.

Goodwill

Goodwill

 

Goodwill is recognized for the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible net assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill is not being amortized but is reviewed at least annually for impairment. In the Company’s evaluation of goodwill impairment, it performs a qualitative assessment to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If the qualitative assessment is not conclusive, the Company proceeds to a two-step process to test goodwill for impairment including comparing the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value (including attributable goodwill). Fair value for the Company’s reporting units is determined using an income or market approach incorporating market participant considerations and management's assumptions on revenue growth rates, operating margins, discount rates and expected capital expenditures. Fair value determinations may include both internal and third-party valuations. Unless circumstances otherwise dictate, the Company performs its annual impairment testing in the fourth quarter. The Company performs the allocation based on its knowledge of the market in which we operate, and our overall knowledge of the leisure betting and gaming industry.

 

There was no goodwill impairment recorded as a result of the last quantitative assessment in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Loss Contingencies

Loss Contingencies

 

The Company may be subject to claims, suits, government investigations, and other proceedings involving competition and antitrust, intellectual property, privacy, indirect taxes, labor and employment, commercial disputes, content generated by its users, goods and services offered by advertisers or publishers using our website platforms, and other matters. Certain of these matters include speculative claims for substantial or indeterminate amounts of damages. The Company records a liability when it believes that it is both probable that a loss has been incurred, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If the Company determines that a loss is possible, and a range of the loss can be reasonably estimated, it discloses the range of the possible loss in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company evaluates, on a monthly basis, developments in its legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued, and the matters and related ranges of possible losses disclosed and make adjustments and changes to its disclosures as appropriate. Significant judgment is required to determine both the likelihood of there being and the estimated amount of a loss related to such matters. Until the final resolution of such matters, there may be an exposure to loss in excess of the amount recorded, and such amounts could be material. Should any of the Company’s estimates and assumptions change or prove to have been incorrect, it could have a material impact on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

To date, none of these types of litigation matters, most of which are typically covered by insurance, has had a material impact on the Company’s operations or financial condition. The Company has insured and continues to insure against most of these types of claims.

Business Combinations

Business Combinations

 

The Company allocates the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill.

 

Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from acquired users, acquired technology, and trade names from a market participant perspective, useful lives and discount rates. Management's estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates.

Long-Lived Assets

Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company evaluates the carrying value of its long-lived assets for impairment by comparing the expected undiscounted future cash flows of the assets to the net book value of the assets when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable. If the expected undiscounted future cash flows are less than the net book value of the assets, the excess of the net book value over the estimated fair value will be charged to earnings.

 

Fair value is based upon discounted cash flows of the assets at a rate deemed reasonable for the type of asset and prevailing market conditions, appraisals, and, if appropriate, current estimated net sales proceeds from pending offers.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

 

The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market, or foreign currency risks. The Company evaluates all of its financial instruments, including convertible debentures and stock purchase warrants, to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported as charges or credits to income.

 

For option-based simple derivative financial instruments, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value the derivative instruments at inception and subsequent valuation dates. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period.

 

As a result of the adoption of ASU 2017-11 in the third quarter of 2018, the Company has no derivative financials instruments classified as a liability at December 31, 2018.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

 

Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 260, "Earnings Per Share" provides for calculation of "basic" and "diluted" earnings per share. Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity and include warrants granted and convertible debt. When the Company incurs a net loss, the effect of the Company’s outstanding stock warrants and convertible debt are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share as the effect would be anti-dilutive. Accordingly, basic and diluted net loss per share are identical for the year ended December 31, 2018.

 

On December 20, 2017, the Company completed a two-for-one forward stock split in the form of a stock dividend. All references made to share or per share amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and applicable disclosures have been retroactively adjusted to reflect such forward stock split.

 

The following is a reconciliation of weighted average shares and a calculation of earnings per share:

 

    ,
    2018   2017
Net Income (Loss)     (3,046,308 )     1,365,886  
                 
Weighted Average Basic Shares     75,887,946       74,032,631  
Effect of Dilutive Securities             1,312,317  
Weighted Average Diluted Shares     75,887,946       75,344,948  
                 
Earnings per share                
Basic     (0.04 )     0.02  
Diluted     (0.04 )     0.02  

 

Currency translation

Currency translation

 

The Company's subsidiaries operate in Europe with a functional currency of Euro and in Canada with a functional currency of Canadian dollars. In the consolidated financial statements, revenue and expense accounts are translated at the average rates during the period, assets and liabilities are translated at period-end rates and equity accounts are translated at historical rate. Translation adjustments arising from the use of different exchange rates from period to period are included as a component of stockholders' equity. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are recognized in current operations.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),” which requires revenue to be recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 (“ASC Topic 606”) supersedes the existing revenue recognition guidance and is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company adopted ASC Topic 606 on January 1, 2018 and has determined that the new standard does not have a material impact on the nature and timing of revenues recognized.

 

Revenues from sports-betting, casino, cash and skill games, slots, bingo and horse race wagers represent the gross pay-ins (also referred to as “handle” or “turnover”) from customers less gaming taxes and payouts to customers. Revenues are recorded when the game is closed which is representative of the point in time at which the Company has satisfied its performance obligation. In addition, the Company receives commissions from the sale of scratch tickets and other lottery games. Commissions are recorded when the ticket for scratch off tickets and lottery tickets are sold.

 

Revenues from the BPS include license fees, training, installation, and product support services. Revenue is recognized when transfer of control to the customer has been made and the Company’s performance obligation has been fulfilled. License fees are calculated as a percentage of each licensee’s level of activity and are contingent upon the licensee’s usage. The license fees were recognized on an accrual basis as earned.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with maturities of three months or less at the time acquired to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents represent short-term investments consisting of investment-grade corporate and government obligations, carried at cost, which approximates market value. The Company had no cash equivalents as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.

 

The Company primarily places its cash with high-credit quality financial institutions located in the United States which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, in Canada which are insured by the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation, in Italy which is insured by the Italian deposit guarantee fund Fondo Interbancario di Tutela dei Depositi (FITD) and in Germany which is a member of the Deposit Protection Fund of the Association of German Banks (Einlagensicherungsfonds des Bundesverbandes deutscher Banken).

Gaming accounts receivable

Gaming accounts receivable

 

Gaming accounts receivable represent gaming deposits made by customers to their online gaming accounts either directly by credit card, bank wire, e-wallet or other accepted method through one of the Company’s websites or indirectly by cash collected at the cashier of a betting shop but not yet credited to our bank accounts and subject to normal trade collection terms without discounts. The Company periodically evaluates the collectability of its gaming accounts receivable and considers the need to record or adjust an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon historical collection experience and specific customer information. Actual amounts could vary from the recorded estimates. The Company does not require collateral to support customer receivables. The Company recorded bad debt expense of approximately $6,000 and $136,000 for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. All balances previously recorded as allowance for doubtful accounts were written off as uncollectible.

Gaming balances

Gaming account balances

 

Gaming account balances represent customer balances, including winnings and deposits, that are held as credits in online gaming accounts and have not as of yet been used or withdrawn by the customers. Customers can request payment from the Company at any time and the payment to customers can be made through bank wire, credit card, or cash disbursement from one of our locations. Online gaming account credit balances are non-interest bearing.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

 

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. This topic also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires classification based on observable and unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active market for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore developed using estimates and assumptions developed by us, which reflect those that a market participant would use.

 

The carrying value of the Company's short-term investments, prepaid expenses, accounts receivables, other current assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, gaming account balance, and advances from shareholder approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of these financial instruments.

 

The following table provides a summary of the changes in fair value, including net transfers in and/or out, of the derivative financial instruments, measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs for the year ended December 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017. Refer to this Note for accounting of early adoption of ASU 2017-11.

 

Balance at December 31, 2016   $ 211,262  
Issued during the year ended December 31, 2017     268,884  
Exercised during the year ended December 31, 2017     —    
Change in fair value recognized in operations     (257,231 )
Balance at December 31, 2017   $ 222,915  
Issued during the year ended December 31, 2018     31,010,535  
Canceled during the year ended December 31, 2018     (470,070 )
Change in fair value recognized in operations     (18,268,653 )
Adjustment due to ASU 2017-11     (12,494,727 )
Balance at December 31, 2018   $ —    

 

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment

 

Property, plant and equipment are stated at acquisition cost less accumulated depreciation and adjustments for impairment losses. Expenditures are capitalized only when they increase the future economic benefits embodied in an item of property, plant and equipment. All other expenditures are recognized as expenses in the statement of income as incurred.

 

Depreciation is charged on a straight-line basis over the estimated remaining useful lives of the individual assets. Amortization commences from the time an asset is put into operation. The range of the estimated useful lives is as follows:

 

Trademarks / names 14 years  
Office equipment 5 years  
Office furniture 8 1/3 years  
Signs and displays 5 years  
Leases

Leases

 

Leases are reviewed and classified as capital or operating at their inception in accordance with ASC Topic 840, Accounting for Leases. For leases that contain rent escalations, the Company records rent expense on the straight-line method. The difference between rent expense recorded and the amount paid is credited or charged to deferred rent account and is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities.

 

All lease agreements of the Company as lessees are accounted for as operating leases as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

 

We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, "Income Taxes." Under this method, income tax expense is recognized for the amount of: (i) taxes payable or refundable for the current year and (ii) deferred tax consequences of temporary differences resulting from matters that have been recognized in an entity's financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce the deferred tax assets reported if based on the weight of the available positive and negative evidence, it is more likely than not some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

ASC Topic 740-10-30 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise's financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC Topic 740.10.40 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The Company has no material uncertain tax positions for any of the reporting periods presented.

 

The recently passed comprehensive tax reform bill could adversely affect the Company’s business and financial condition.

 

The Company has elected to include interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if determined, as a component of income tax expense.

 

In Italy, tax years beginning 2012 forward, are open and subject to examination, while in Austria companies are open and subject to inspection for five years and ten years for inspection of serious infractions. In the United States and Canada, tax years beginning 2014 forward, are subject to examination. The Company is not currently under examination and it has not been notified of a pending examination.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, including foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities.

 

The Company adopted FASB ASC 220-10-45, "Reporting Comprehensive Income". ASC 220-10-45 establishes standards for reporting and presentation of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of financial statements. Comprehensive income consists of net income and unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale marketable securities; foreign currency translation adjustments and changes in market value of future contracts that qualify as a hedge; and negative equity adjustments.

Investment in Non-consolidated Entities

Investment in Non-Consolidated Entities

 

Investments in non-consolidated entities are accounted for using the equity method or cost basis depending upon the level of ownership and/or the Company's ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the investee, except where investments have a readily determinable fair value. When the equity method is used, investments are recorded at original cost and adjusted periodically to recognize the Company's proportionate share of the investees' net income or losses after the date of investment. When net losses from an investment are accounted for under the equity method exceed its carrying amount, the investment balance is reduced to zero and additional losses are not provided for. The Company resumes accounting for the investment under the equity method if the entity subsequently reports net income and the Company's share of that net income exceeds the share of net losses not recognized during the period the equity method was suspended. Investments are written down only when there is clear evidence that a decline in value that is other than temporary has occurred.

 

The Company’s investment in Banca Veneto SPA was accounted for at cost. The Company monitors its investment for impairment annually and makes appropriate reductions in the carrying value if it determines that an impairment charge is required based on qualitative and quantitative information.

 

Equity investments with readily determinable fair value, are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. The Company’s investment in Zoompass Holdings Inc was accounted for at fair value. These securities have readily determinable fair values and subsequent to the adoption of ASU 2016-01 on January 1, 2018, changes in fair value are recorded to earnings. Net unrealized losses recorded to earnings related to these securities were $75,000 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 respectively

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10) Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The ASU provides guidance related to the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities with changes primarily affecting equity investments and disclosure of financial instruments. Under the new guidance, equity investments with readily determinable fair value, except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, will be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. Prior period amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the previous accounting guidance. The adoption of this standard on did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02) which amends the FASB ASC and created Topic 842, "Leases." Under Topic 842, lessees are required to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for most leases and provides for enhanced disclosures. Leases will continue to be classified as either finance or operating. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2018. Entities are required to use a modified retrospective approach for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period in the financial statements. Full retrospective application is prohibited and early adoption by public entities is permitted. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Scope of Modification Accounting. The amendments in this update provide guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. The amendments in this update are effective for all entities for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. This Company adopted ASU 2017-09 on January 1, 2018 and has determined that the new standard does not have a material impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In July 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815). The amendments in Part I of this update addresses the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features. Down round features are features of certain equity-linked instruments (or embedded features) that result in the strike price being reduced on the basis of the pricing of future equity transactions. Current accounting guidance creates cost and complexity for entities that issue financial instruments (such as warrants and convertible instruments) with down round features that require fair value measurement of the entire instrument or conversion option. Part II of this update addresses the difficulty of navigating Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, because of the existence of extensive pending content in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. This pending content is the result of the indefinite deferral of accounting requirements about mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of certain nonpublic entities and certain mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interests. The amendments in Part II of this update do not have an accounting effect. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018 with early adoption permitted. The Company early adopted the ASU 2017-11 in the third quarter of 2018.

Adoption of ASU 2017-11

Adoption of ASU 2017-11

 

The Company changed its method of accounting for all of our outstanding Debentures and Warrants through the early adoption of ASU 2017-11 during the three months ended September 30, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis. Accordingly, the Company reclassified the warrant and conversion option derivative liabilities to additional paid in capital on its January 1, 2018 consolidated balance sheets totaling approximately $222,915 and recorded the cumulative effect of the adoption to the beginning balance of accumulated deficit of approximately $64,966. This resulted to an increase in additional paid-in capital by $287,881. In addition, because of the modified retrospective adoption, the Company recalculated the derivative liabilities for debt issued in 2018 and reduced the loss on debt issuance and change in fair value of derivative liabilities on its consolidated statements of operations by approximately $5 million and reduced amortization of debt discount by approximately $650,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018. The following table provides a reconciliation of the warrant derivative liability, convertible debt, conversion, additional paid-in capital and accumulated deficit on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2018:

 

   Convertible Debt  Derivative Liability  Additional Paid-in Capital  Accumulated Deficit
Balance, January 1, 2018 (Prior to adoption of ASU 2017-11  $1,148,107   $222,915   $14,254,582   $(9,897,620)
Reclassified derivative liabilities and cumulative effect of adoption   —      (222,915)   287,881    (64,966)
Balance, January 1, 2018 (After adoption of ASU 2017-11)  $1,148,107   $—     $14,542,463   $(9,962,586)

 

 

There are no other recently issued accounting standards that are expected to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Earnings per share

 

    ,
    2018   2017
Net Income (Loss)     (3,046,308 )     1,365,886  
                 
Weighted Average Basic Shares     75,887,946       74,032,631  
Effect of Dilutive Securities             1,312,317  
Weighted Average Diluted Shares     75,887,946       75,344,948  
                 
Earnings per share                
Basic     (0.04 )     0.02  
Diluted     (0.04 )     0.02  

Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

 

Balance at December 31, 2016   $ 211,262  
Issued during the year ended December 31, 2017     268,884  
Exercised during the year ended December 31, 2017     —    
Change in fair value recognized in operations     (257,231 )
Balance at December 31, 2017   $ 222,915  
Issued during the year ended December 31, 2018     31,010,535  
Canceled during the year ended December 31, 2018     (470,070 )
Change in fair value recognized in operations     (18,268,653 )
Adjustment due to ASU 2017-11     (12,494,727 )
Balance at December 31, 2018   $ —    

Property, plant and equipment useful life
Trademarks / names   14 years 
Office equipment   5 years 
Office furniture   8 1/3 years 
Signs and displays   5 years 
Adoption ASU 2017-11

 

   Convertible Debt  Derivative Liability  Additional Paid-in Capital  Accumulated Deficit
Balance, January 1, 2018 (Prior to adoption of ASU 2017-11  $1,148,107   $222,915   $14,254,582   $(9,897,620)
Reclassified derivative liabilities and cumulative effect of adoption   —      (222,915)   287,881    (64,966)
Balance, January 1, 2018 (After adoption of ASU 2017-11)  $1,148,107   $—     $14,542,463   $(9,962,586)

Acquisitions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Purchase Price - Acquisitions

Odissea Betriebsinformatik Beratung Gmbh (“Odissea”) Acquisition

 

  

        Remaining Useful Life
Current assets   $ 210,505      
Property, Plant and Equipment     30,638      
Identifiable intangible assets:            
Betting Operating System     1,685,371     15 years
Less: liabilities assumed     (215,935 )    
Total identifiable assets less liabilities assumed     1,710,579      
Total purchase price     1,710,579      
Excess purchase price   $      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Intangibles

 

  

December 31,

2018

 

December 31,

2017

  Life (years)
Betting Platform Software  $1,685,371   $1,685,371   15
Ulisse Bookmaker License   9,724,244    —    
Land-based licenses   970,422    967,328   1.5 - 7
Location contracts   1,000,000    1,000,000   5 - 7
Customer relationships   870,927    870,927   10 - 15
Trademarks/names   110,000    110,000   14
Websites   40,000    40,000   5
    14,400,964    4,673,626    
Accumulated amortization   (1,817,507)   (1,427,878)   
Balance  $12,583,457   $3,245,748    

Other Long Term Liabilities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Other Long Term Liabilities Tables Abstract  
Other Long Term Liabilities

 

   

December 31,

2018

 

December 31,

2017

Severance liability   $ 168,706     $ 131,904  
Customer deposit balance     440,021       400,775  
Total other long term liabilities   $ 608,727     $ 532,680  

Related party transactions and balances (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related party transactions and balances

 

  

December 31,

2018

 

December 31,

2017

Gold Street Capital Corp.  $39,237   $41,143 
Doriana Gianfelici   —      58,792 
Luca Pasquini   —      (119,939)
Other stockholders   —      567,813 
Total advances from stockholders  $39,237   $547,809 

Investment in Non-consolidated Entities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]  
Non-consolidated entities

 

  

December 31,

2018

 

December 31,

2017

2336414 Ontario Inc  $—     $875,459 
Banca Veneto   —      1 
Zoompass Holdings Inc.   275,000    —   
    275,000    875,459 
           
Less impairment   —      (875,459)
Total investment in non-consolidated entities  $275,000   $1 

Warrants (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements  
Weighted average assumptions

 

Exercise Price/share at Issuance   $0.50 - $0.575
Common Stock Price/share   $0.26
Volatility   459%
Term (Years)    1.37 years
Dividend Yield   0%
Interest Rate   0.91%
Forfeiture Risk   0%

Warrants

 

   Warrant Shares  Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Common Share  Weighted Average Life
Outstanding at December 31, 2016   467,928   $0.58    2.13 
Issued   162,000   $0.50    2.00 
Exercised   —      —      —   
Expired   (17,400)   —      —   
Outstanding at December 31, 2017   612,528   $0.54    1.37 
Exercisable at December 31, 2017   561,528   $0.56    1.21 
Issued   8,767,064   $0.50    2.00 
Canceled   (216,000)  $0.63      
Exercised   (326,088)  $0.58      
Expired   (124,440)  $0.58      
Outstanding at December 31, 2018   8,713,064   $0.50    1.41 
Exercisable at December 31, 2018   8,713,064   $0.50    1.41 

Revenues (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Revenue

 

For the Year Ended December 31,  2018  2017
       
Handle (Turnover)      
Handle web-based  $235,891,170   $106,785,302 
Handle land-based   177,334,592    111,734,469 
Total Handle (Turnover)  $413,225,762   $218,519,771 
           
Winnings/Payouts          
Winnings web-based   223,064,978    100,860,085 
Winnings land-based   152,446,130    94,201,786 
Total Winnings/Payouts   375,511,108    195,061,871 
           
Gross Gaming Revenues  $37,714,654   $23,457,900 
           
Less: ADM Gaming Taxes   3,417,150    1,761,935 
           
Net Gaming Revenues  $34,297,504   $21,695,965 
Add: Commission Revenues   135,957    281,285 
Add: Service Revenues   141,636    887,896 
Revenues  $34,575,097   $22,865,146 

Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Income Taxes Tables Abstract  
Reconciliation of income tax expense

 

  

December 31,

2018

 

December 31,

2017

U.S. Statutory rate  $(408,157)  $818,584 
Tax rate difference between Italy, Austria, Canada and U.S.   (394,401)   (428,353)
Change in Valuation Allowance   1,287,619    558,187 
Permanent difference   617,640    24,506 
Income tax expense  $1,102,701   $972,924 

Deferred tax assets

 

  

December 31,

2018

 

December 31,

2017

Current  $1,102,701   $972,924 
Deferred   —      —   
Total  $1,102,701   $972,924 

Provisions for income taxes

 

  

December 31,

2018

 

December 31,

2017

Net loss carryforward - Foreign  $124,407   $2,732 
Net loss carryforward - US   3,861,629    4,540,465 
    3,986,036    4,543,197 
Less valuation allowance   (3,986,036)   (4,543,197)
Deferred tax assets  $—     $—   

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies    
Net Income (Loss) $ (3,046,308) $ 1,365,886
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding basic 75,887,946 74,032,631
Effect of dilutive securities 0 1,312,317
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding diluted 75,887,946 75,344,948
Net Income (Loss) per common share - basic $ (0.04) $ 0.02
Net Income (Loss) per common share - diluted $ (0.04) $ 0.02
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Change in the Level 3 financial instrument [Rollforward]    
Beginnng Balance $ 222,915 $ 211,262
Issued during the year 31,010,535 268,884
Canceled during the year (470,070)  
Change in fair value recognized in operations (18,268,653) (257,231)
Adjustment due to ASU 2017-11 (12,494,727)  
Ending Balance $ 222,915
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Trademarks / names [Member]  
Useful Life 14 years
Office equipment [Member]  
Useful Life 5 years
Office furniture [Member]  
Useful Life 8 years 4 months
Signs and displays [Member]  
Useful Life 5 years
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 4) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Bad Debt Expense $ 6,000 $ 136,000
Net unrealized (losses) investment in securities $ (75,000)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 5) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Balance, January 1, 2018 (Prior to adoption of ASU 2017-11 $ 222,915  
Reclassified derivative liabilities and cumulative effect of adoption (222,915)
Balance, January 1, 2018 (After adoption of ASU 2017-11) 222,915
Convertible Debt [Member]    
Balance, January 1, 2018 (Prior to adoption of ASU 2017-11 1,148,107  
Reclassified derivative liabilities and cumulative effect of adoption  
Balance, January 1, 2018 (After adoption of ASU 2017-11) 1,148,107 1,148,107
Additional Paid in Capital [Member]    
Balance, January 1, 2018 (Prior to adoption of ASU 2017-11 14,254,582  
Reclassified derivative liabilities and cumulative effect of adoption 287,881  
Balance, January 1, 2018 (After adoption of ASU 2017-11) 14,542,463 14,254,582
Accumulated Deficit [Member]    
Balance, January 1, 2018 (Prior to adoption of ASU 2017-11 (9,897,620)  
Reclassified derivative liabilities and cumulative effect of adoption (64,966)  
Balance, January 1, 2018 (After adoption of ASU 2017-11) $ (9,962,586) $ (9,897,620)
Acquisition- Purchase price (Details) - Odissea [Member]
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]  
Current assets $ 210,505
Property, Plant and Equipment 30,638
Identifiable intangible assets: $ 1,685,371
Remaining useful life 15 years
Less: liabilities assumed $ (215,935)
Total identifiable assets less liabilities assumed 1,710,579
Total purchase price $ 1,710,579
Acquisitions (Details Narrative)
5 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2018
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
May 31, 2018
EUR (€)
shares
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Repurchased and retired shares, value | $     $ (2,261,307)  
Odissea [Member]          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Ownership         15.57%
Odissea [Member]          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Share issued for acquisition         8,772,200
Agreement         on June 30, 2017, the former shareholders of Odissea have an option to resell to the Company 50% of the shares of common stock issued in consideration for the purchase price (or 4,386,100 shares) at a fixed price of USD $0.50 per share (the Odissea Put Option).
Ulisse [Member]          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Share issued for acquisition 4,735,600 4,735,600     3,331,200
Purchase price $ 11,700,000 € 10,000,000      
Purchase price paid in cash $ 5,850,000 € 5,000,000      
Agreement         option to resell to the Company 50% of the shares of common stock (or 1,665,600 shares) issued in consideration for the purchase price at a fixed price of USD $0.50 per share (the “Ulisse Put Option”)
Share price | $ / shares $ 1.18        
Multigioco [Member]          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Repurchased and retired shares, share 2,040,000 2,040,000      
Repurchased and retired shares, value $ 595,000 € 510,000      
Share price | $ / shares $ 0.50        
Intangible Assets - Intangibles (Details) - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Intangible assets, gross $ 14,400,964 $ 4,673,626
Accumulated amortization (1,817,507) (1,427,878)
Intangible assets 12,583,457 3,245,748
Betting Operating System [Member]    
Intangible assets, gross 1,685,371 1,685,371
Ulisse Bookmaker License [Member]    
Intangible assets, gross 9,724,244  
Land-based Licenses [Member]    
Intangible assets, gross 970,422 967,328
Location contracts [Member]    
Intangible assets, gross 1,000,000 1,000,000
Customer relationships [Member]    
Intangible assets, gross 870,927 870,927
Trademarks/names [Member]    
Intangible assets, gross 110,000 110,000
Website [Member]    
Intangible assets, gross $ 40,000 $ 40,000
Intangible Assets - Useful life (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Betting Operating System [Member]  
Useful Life 15 years
Land-based Licenses [Member] | Minimum [Member]  
Useful Life 1 year 5 months
Land-based Licenses [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Useful Life 7 years
Location contracts [Member] | Minimum [Member]  
Useful Life 5 years
Location contracts [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Useful Life 7 years
Trademarks/names [Member]  
Useful Life 14 years
Website [Member]  
Useful Life 5 years
Customer relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]  
Useful Life 10 years
Customer relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Useful Life 15 years
Intangible Assets (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Amortization Expense $ 450,000 $ 445,000
Other Long Term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Other long term liabilities $ 608,728 $ 532,680
Severance liability [Member]    
Other long term liabilities 168,706 131,904
Customer deposit balance [Member]    
Other long term liabilities $ 440,021 $ 400,775
Line of Credit-Bank (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Line of credit - bank $ 750,000 $ 177,060
Revolving Line of Credit [Member]    
Line of credit 1,000,000  
Security Deposit $ 1,000,000  
Interest rate 3.00%  
Related party transactions and balances - Related party (Details) - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Balance of advances from stockholders $ 39,237 $ 547,809
Gold Street Capital Corp. [Member]    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Balance of advances from stockholders 39,237 41,143
Doriana Gianfelici [Member]    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Balance of advances from stockholders 58,792
Officer [Member]    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Balance of advances from stockholders  
Luca Pasquini [Member]    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Balance of advances from stockholders   (119,939)
Other Stockholders [Member]    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Balance of advances from stockholders $ 567,813
Related party transactions and balances (Details Narrative)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
EUR (€)
Feb. 28, 2018
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2018
EUR (€)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Proceeds from related party $ (508,572)   $ (77,398)      
Gold Street Capital Corp. [Member]            
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Management fee paid 72,000   $ 144,000      
Officer [Member]            
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Advances to related party $ 116,000     € 100,000    
Engage IT Services Srl [Member]            
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Interest rate 4.47% 4.47%        
Advances to related party $ 53,000     € 46,000 $ 45,000 € 39,000
Proceeds from related party 45,000          
Ulisse [Member]            
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Management fee paid $ 549,000 € 480,000        
Braydon Capital Corp. [Member]            
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Interest rate 12.00% 12.00%        
Promissory note $ 318,000          
Accrued interest $ 104,000          
Investment in Non-consolidated Entities (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Total investment in non-consolidated entities $ 275,000 $ 875,459
Less impairment (875,459)
Investment in non-consolidated entities 275,000 1
2336414 Ontario Inc. [Member]    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Total investment in non-consolidated entities 875,459
Banca Veneto [Member]    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Total investment in non-consolidated entities 1
Zoompass Holdings Inc. [Member]    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Total investment in non-consolidated entities $ 275,000
Investment in Non-consolidated Entities (Details Narrative) (USD $)
11 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 09, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 09, 2014
CAD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Total investment in non-consolidated entities   $ 275,000 $ 875,459  
Gain on litigation settlement   (516,120)  
Loss on Marketable Securities   (75,000)  
2336414 Ontario Inc. [Member]        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Total investment in non-consolidated entities   $ 875,459  
Common shares owned | shares     666,664  
Ownership     2.30%  
Additional Information (1) common share in the capital of 2336414 and one-quarter (1/4) of one common share purchase warrant, which will require four quarter warrants to acquire one additional common share in the capital of 2336414, for CDN $2.25      
2336414 Ontario Inc. CDN [Member]        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Total investment in non-consolidated entities       $ 1,000,000
2336414 Ontario Inc. USD [Member]        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Total investment in non-consolidated entities $ 778,000      
Zoompass Holdings Inc. [Member]        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Total investment in non-consolidated entities   $ 275,000  
Common shares owned | shares   2,500,000    
Gain on litigation settlement   $ (516,120)    
Loss on Marketable Securities   $ (75,000)    
Stockholders Equity (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Jul. 05, 2018
Stock split   2-for-1 forward split    
Shares issue for services, amount     $ 23,250  
Shares issued for debt, shares 111,000 1,720,064    
Warrants exercised   201,088    
Common Stock - par value   $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Capital stock - authorized       180,000,000
Common stock - authorized   80,000,000 80,000,000 160,000,000
Preferred stock - par value   $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Preferred stock - authorized   20,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000
Ulisse [Member]        
Repurchased and retired shares, share   3,331,200    
Shares issued for acqusition, adjusted shares   4,735,600    
Debentures and Convertible Notes (Details Narrative)
3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 5 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 17 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Mar. 31, 2018
CAD ($)
shares
May 11, 2018
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Apr. 30, 2018
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Apr. 30, 2018
CAD ($)
shares
Apr. 18, 2018
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Apr. 18, 2018
CAD ($)
shares
May 31, 2018
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
May 31, 2018
CAD ($)
shares
Jun. 18, 2018
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Jun. 18, 2018
CAD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
May 31, 2019
shares
Dec. 31, 2018
CAD ($)
shares
May 31, 2018
CAD ($)
shares
May 11, 2018
CAD ($)
shares
Apr. 30, 2018
CAD ($)
shares
Apr. 18, 2018
CAD ($)
shares
Mar. 31, 2018
CAD ($)
shares
February 29, 2016 [Member]                                        
Private Placement | $                       $ 750,000                
Proceeds from private placement | $                       $ 600,000                
Interest rate                       12.00%                
Interest rate, effective                             22.00%          
Warrants to purchase shares                             326,088          
Shares issued for warrants, shares                       201,088                
Price per share | $ / shares                       $ 0.575                
Accrued interest | $                         $ 139,041              
Payment on Loan | $                       $ 1,000,000                
February 2018 Private Placement [Member]                                        
Private Placement $ 521,900 $ 670,000                                    
Debenture carrying value | $                                       $ 1,000
Interest rate 10.00% 10.00%                                    
Warrants to purchase shares                                       250
Initial Warrant price | $ / shares $ 0.625                                      
Resticted common stock, shares 160 160                                    
Shares issued for warrants, shares 167,500 167,500                                    
Warrant price | $ / shares $ 0.50                                      
Common stock, shares issued for private placement, shares 111,000 111,000                                    
Price per share | $ / shares $ 0.40                                      
Finders fee terms 5% of the gross proceeds in cash plus 5% in broker warrants 5% of the gross proceeds in cash plus 5% in broker warrants                                    
April 2018 Private Placement [Member]                                        
Private Placement       $ 105,200 $ 135,000 $ 1,118,600 $ 1,436,000                          
Debenture carrying value | $                                   $ 1,000 $ 1,000  
Interest rate       10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%                          
Warrants to purchase shares                                   250 250  
Initial Warrant price | $ / shares       $ 0.625   $ 0.625                            
Resticted common stock, shares       160 160 160 160                          
Shares issued for warrants, shares       33,750 33,750 359,000 359,000                          
Warrant price | $ / shares       $ 0.50   $ 0.50                            
Price per share | $ / shares       $ 0.40   $ 0.40                            
Restricted stock, shares       21,600 21,600 229,760 229,760                          
Finders fee terms       5% of the gross proceeds in cash plus 5% in broker warrants 5% of the gross proceeds in cash plus 5% in broker warrants                              
May 11, 2018 Private Placement [Member]                                        
Private Placement | $     $ 102,000                                  
Debenture carrying value | $                                 $ 1,000      
Interest rate     10.00%                                  
Warrants to purchase shares                                 250      
Initial Warrant price | $ / shares     $ 0.625                                  
Resticted common stock, shares     160                                  
Shares issued for warrants, shares     32,750                                  
Warrant price | $ / shares     $ 0.50                                  
Price per share | $ / shares     $ 0.40                                  
Restricted stock, shares     20,960                                  
Finders fee terms     5% of the gross proceeds in cash plus 5% in broker warrants                                  
May 31, 2018 Private Placement [Member]                                        
Private Placement               $ 3,739,200 $ 4,800,000                      
Proceeds from private placement | $               $ 3,268,000                        
Agreement               7,500 7,500                      
Units purchased               3,268 3,268                      
Common stock, shares               7,532,808 7,532,808                      
Debenture carrying value | $                               $ 1,000        
Interest rate               10.00% 10.00%                      
Warrants to purchase shares                               208        
Initial Warrant price | $ / shares               $ 0.625                        
Resticted common stock, shares               160 160                      
Shares issued for warrants, shares               6,438,062 6,438,062                      
Warrant price | $ / shares               $ 0.50                        
Restricted stock, shares               1,447,744 1,447,744                      
Finders fee terms               5% of the gross proceeds in cash plus 5% in broker warrants 5% of the gross proceeds in cash plus 5% in broker warrants                      
Investor [Member]                                        
Agreement                           200            
Common stock, shares                           32,000            
Debenture carrying value | $                             $ 1,000          
Warrants to purchase shares                             1,082.25          
Shares issued for warrants, shares                       166,500                
Warrant price | $ / shares                       $ 0.50                
Common stock, shares issued for private placement, shares                       832.50                
Price per share | $ / shares                       $ 0.50                
Private Placement Agreement [Member]                                        
Private Placement | $                   $ 950,000                    
Proceeds from private placement                   $ 7,455 $ 9,500                  
Warrants to purchase shares                   1,094,738                    
Initial Warrant price | $ / shares                   $ 0.50                    
Promissory Notes Payable (Details Narrative)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2018
CAD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 09, 2014
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 09, 2014
CAD ($)
shares
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Promissory note payable | $     $ 100,749    
2336414 Ontario Inc. [Member]            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Promissory note payable         $ 390,000 $ 500,000
Common shares owned | shares         666,664 666,664
Debt forgiven $ 160,000 $ 210,000        
Bank Loan Payable (Details Narrative) - Bank Loan [Member]
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
EUR (€)
Proceeds for notes payable $ 580,000 € 500,000
Number of payments 57 57
Monthly installments $ 11,000 € 9,760
Payments on Loan 117,000  
Principal payments 101,000  
Interest payments $ 16,000  
Warrants (Details Narrative) - 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2018
$ / shares
shares
CAD ($)
shares
February 2016 Securities Purchase Agreement [Member]    
Warrants to purchase shares | shares   260,870
Initial Warrant price $ 0.575  
Price per share 0.50  
April 2016 Securities Purchase Agreement [Member]    
Warrants to purchase shares | shares   65,218
Initial Warrant price $ 0.575  
Shares issued for warrants, shares | shares 124,440  
Warrant price $ 0.575  
Price per share $ 0.50  
Investors [Member]    
Debenture carrying value | $   $ 1,000
Warrants to purchase shares | shares   1,082.25
Shares issued for warrants, shares | shares 166,500  
Warrant price $ 0.50  
Common stock, shares issued for private placement, shares | shares 832.50  
Price per share $ 0.50  
Warrants - Assumptions (Details) - Warrant [Member]
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
$ / shares
Share price per share $ 0.26
Volatility 459.00%
Weighted average life 1 year 3 months 7 days
Dividend yield 0.00%
Interest rate 0.91%
Risk of forfeiture 0.00%
Maximum[Member]  
Exercise price per share $ 0.50
Minimum [Member]  
Exercise price per share $ 0.575
Warrants (Details) - Warrant [Member] - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Warrant Shares [Rollforward]    
Outstanding at beginning of period 612,528 467,928
Issued during the period 8,767,064 162,000
Excercised during the period (216,000)
Canceled during the period (326,088)  
Expired during the period (124,440) (17,400)
Outstanding at end of period 8,713,064 612,528
Exercisable at end of period $ 8,713,064 $ 561,528
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Common Share    
Outstanding at beginning of period $ 0.54 $ 0.58
Issued during the period 0.50 0.50
Canceled during the period 0.63  
Exercised during the period 0.58
Expired during the period 0.58  
Outstanding at end of period 0.50 0.54
Exercisable at end of period $ 0.50 $ 0.56
Weighted Average Life per Warrant    
Outstanding at beginning of period 1 year 3 months 7 days 2 years 1 month 3 days
Issued 2 years 2 years
Outstanding at end of period 1 year 4 months 1 day 1 year 3 months 7 days
Exercisable at end of period 1 year 4 months 1 day 1 year 2 months 1 day
Revenues (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Total Turnover $ 413,225,762 $ 218,519,771
Less: Winnings/payouts 375,511,108 195,061,871
Gross Gaming Revenues 37,714,654 23,457,900
Less: ADM Gaming Taxes 3,417,150 1,761,935
Net Gaming Revenues 34,297,504 21,695,965
Add: Commission Revenues 135,957 281,285
Add: Service Revenues 141,636 887,896
Revenue 34,575,097 22,865,146
Handle Web-based [Member]    
Total Turnover 235,891,170 106,785,302
Less: Winnings/payouts 223,064,978 100,860,085
Handle Land-based [Member]    
Total Turnover 177,334,592 111,734,469
Less: Winnings/payouts $ 152,446,130 $ 94,201,786
Income Taxes (Details Narrative)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Net operating loss carryforward $ 17,000,000
Italy corporate tax rate 28.82%
Austrian corporate tax rate 25.00%
U.S. statutory rate 35.00%
Canadian corporate tax rate 26.50%
Income Taxes (Details 1) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
U.S. statutory rate $ (408,157) $ 818,584
Tax rate difference between Italy and U.S. (394,401) (428,353)
Change in valuation allowance 1,287,619 558,187
Permanent difference 617,640 24,506
Effective tax rate $ 1,102,701 $ 972,924
Income Taxes (Details 2) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Taxes Details 3Abstract    
Current $ 1,102,701 $ 972,924
Deferred
Income tax expense $ 1,102,701 $ 972,924
Income Taxes (Details 3) - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
Net loss carryforward- Foreign $ 124,407 $ 2,732
Net loss carryforward-US 3,861,629 4,540,465
Total Net loss carryforward 3,986,036 4,543,197
Valuation allowance (3,986,036) (4,543,197)
Deferred tax assets
Subsequent events (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member[
1 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2019
EUR (€)
Jan. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2019
EUR (€)
Mar. 31, 2019
EUR (€)
Jan. 31, 2019
EUR (€)
Purchase price     $ 4,580,000 € 4,000,000    
Purchase price paid in cash     124,000 108,000    
Share issued for acquisition, amount $ 570,000   102,000   € 500,000 € 89,000
Non-interest bearing note issued for acquistion 1,615,000   2,737,000   € 1,411,000 € 2,392,000
Monthly payment on note $ 95,000 € 83,000 $ 119,000 € 104,000    
Number of payments 17 17 23 23