---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001477932-25-000004"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MRDN"
cik: "0001437925"
company_name: "Meridian Holdings Inc./NV"
filed_at: "2025-01-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-28T18:07:40.398945+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Golden Matrix subsidiary Meridianbet secures online betting license in Brazil

## Summary
- Meridianbet obtained Authorization SPA/MF nº 2.104-45 for sports betting and iGaming in Brazil.
- Brazil's regulated gaming market projected to generate $5.6B in GGR by 2025 (H2 Gambling Capital).
- License covers both online and physical channels; brand MERIDIANBET.
- CEO Brian Goodman calls entry a 'defining moment' for Golden Matrix and stakeholders.
- Company targets high-growth markets; Brazil expected to drive shareholder returns.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001477932-25-000004
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MRDN
- cik: 0001437925
- company_name: Meridian Holdings Inc./NV
- filed_at: 2025-01-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437925/000147793225000004/0001477932-25-000004-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437925/000147793225000004/gmgi_8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001477932-25-000004.txt

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