Lottery.com Appoints Acclaimed Actor and Director Tamer Hassan as President of Sports.com Studios

LONDON, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lottery.com Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRY, LTRYW) (“Lottery.com” or “the Company”), a leading technology company transforming the intersection of gaming, sports and entertainment, today announced the appointment of internationally celebrated actor, producer, and entrepreneur Tamer Hassan as President of Sports.com Studios, its newly formed content division focused on film, docuseries, and original programming.

A Director for Lottery.com since June 2023, Mr. Hassan brings a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in international film and television. He is widely known for iconic roles in productions such as Layer Cake, The Business, The Football Factory, Eastern Promises and Game of Thrones.

In his capacity as President of Sports.com Studios, Hassan will lead the division’s creative and strategic efforts to develop, produce and distribute compelling sports-focused films, docuseries, and premium digital content. This new arm of the business will serve as the cornerstone of Sports.com’s global expansion into entertainment media and immersive storytelling.

Matthew McGahan, Chairman & CEO of Lottery.com, stated:

“Tamer is a force of nature — his experience, storytelling instincts, and deep connection to the world of sport make him uniquely suited to lead Sports.com Studios. We’re proud to have him at the helm as we build a slate of powerful content that inspires audiences and builds our global brand.”

Sports.com Studios is in pre-production on a number of titles, including a documentary series chronicling the acquisition and revival of a major British football club, behind-the-scenes access to elite athletes and original narratives exploring the heart of global sport.

Tamer Hassan commented:

“I’ve always believed in the power of sport and film to unite, inspire and tell real human stories. As President of Sports.com Studios, I’m excited to bring those worlds together and produce original, emotional, and authentic content for fans across the globe. We’re just getting started.”

This announcement signals a bold new chapter in the evolution of Sports.com — blending sport, cinema and storytelling through the leadership of a creative icon.

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