Tamer Hassan
LTRYAbout Tamer Hassan
Tamer T. Hassan, 56, is an independent Class III director of Lottery.com (LTRY). He was appointed to the Board on July 20, 2023; his Class III term is scheduled to expire at the 2025 annual meeting. Hassan’s background spans entertainment and entrepreneurship, including founding The Tamer Hassan Academy for Acting. The Board has affirmed his independence under Nasdaq rules.
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| British film/TV industry | Actor with 60+ films and TV credits (e.g., The Football Factory, Layer Cake, Batman Begins, Game of Thrones) | Not disclosed | Public profile and media expertise |
| The Tamer Hassan Academy for Acting | Founder | Not disclosed | Talent development and creative content |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEGG Media (parent group owning Sports.com, Concerts.com, Lottery.com) | President, Sports.com Studios and SEGG Productions | Announced Aug 28, 2025 | Leads content production to support group growth in media portfolio |
Board Governance
- Committee assignments: Audit Committee member; Compensation Committee chair. Audit Committee members are Jordan (chair), Gooding, Hassan; Compensation Committee members are Hassan (chair), Gooding, Jordan.
- Independence: Board annually determined Hassan is independent under Nasdaq rules and eligible for committee service.
- Board class/tenure: Hassan is a Class III director; Class III terms expire at the 2025 annual meeting.
- Audit committee financial expert: Paul S. Jordan is designated “audit committee financial expert”; other members (including Hassan) are financially literate.
- Board structure: Company maintains two standing committees (Audit and Compensation).
- Legal proceedings: In the Honey Tree Trading LLC litigation, claims against Hassan were dismissed without prejudice on Nov 13–15, 2024.
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Role | Committee roles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| None disclosed in LTRY proxy biography | — | — | No other public company directorships listed in DEF 14A biography section |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Entertainment/media and entrepreneurial experience (projects in sports & leisure, hospitality); founder of acting academy.
- Financial literacy for Audit Committee service; not designated as the committee’s financial expert (Jordan holds that designation).
Equity Ownership
| Metric | As of Aug 29, 2024 | As of Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Shares beneficially owned | 323,123 | 223,123 |
| Ownership % of outstanding | — | 1.85% |
- Filings: Form 3 (initial) reported 323,123 common shares (Aug 29, 2024).
- Beneficial ownership tables in S-1/A filings list Hassan at 223,123 shares (1.85%) as of Dec 31, 2024.
- No disclosures found on pledging/hedging, options, or unvested vs. vested breakdown in reviewed filings.
Governance Assessment
- Board effectiveness: Hassan adds media and brand-building expertise relevant to the group’s Sports.com strategy; as Compensation Committee chair, he influences pay design and alignment. Independence and committee eligibility bolster governance quality.
- Ownership alignment: A disclosed stake of 1.85% (Dec 31, 2024) provides moderate alignment; earlier Form 3 reflected a higher share count, suggesting changes over time. Monitoring consistency of beneficial holdings is warranted.
- Conflicts/related-party exposure: Hassan’s leadership at SEGG Productions/Sports.com Studios sits within the parent group that owns Lottery.com; while strategic, cross-entity dealings should be reviewed by independent directors for related-party safeguards.
- Legal risk: Honey Tree claims against Hassan were dismissed; reduces immediate personal litigation exposure.
RED FLAGS to monitor
- Dual roles within the broader SEGG group (content leadership plus LTRY board) could present related-party considerations; ensure robust recusal and Audit Committee oversight on intercompany transactions.
- Variance between Form 3 holdings (Aug 2024) and S-1/A beneficial ownership (Dec 2024) merits ongoing tracking for transparency.