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SXSW 2016

CONFIDENTIAL | DO NOT DISTRIBUTE

PLACE YOUR BETSTHE FUTURE OF ESPORTS AND

PAY-TO-PLAY GAMING

IMAGINE PLAYERS PLAYING THEIR FAVORITE GAMES

FOR REAL STAKES

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IMAGINE YOU, AS A KID, IF YOU HAD BEEN TOLD

YOU COULD MAKE A LIVING PLAYING VIDEO

GAMES

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IT’S HAPPENING

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Newzoo report estimates that eSports Enthusiasts will reach 145 million by 2017

DEVELOPERS CAN’T WAIT. PLAYERS CAN’T WAIT.

Versus addresses very serious technical challenges in a highly regulated market…

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But is introducing real-money tournaments to video games a good

idea?

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If so, how do you do it?

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How do you work with developers and publishers?

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5How do you attract players?

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HOW DO YOU MAKE IT LEGAL?

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How do you make it global?

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Matthew Pierce CEO

Sarah Chambless Attorney

Manatt Digital Media

Jason Xu CEO and Chief

Gamer

Jamison Selby VP, Games

• bSpot combines horse racing with mobile gaming • Allows developers to offer real-money payouts in-game • Raised over $13M, with multiple games in-market

• Allows players to organize and manage tournaments • Global reach, hosting thousands of tourneys worldwide • Works with League of Legends, DOTA, Starcraft and others

• Versus created a platform for legal, prize-based tournaments • Proprietary system for player ID and prize distribution • Venture-backed & working with top developers in Asia, US

• Represented the lead investor in FanDuel Series D • Expert in digital media, gaming startups, and regulatory issues • Named one of Variety’s New Leaders in Hollywood