UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30 , 201 6

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from ________ to ___________

 

Commission File # 000-52727  

 

ELRAY RESOURCES, INC.

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

98-0526438

(IRS Employer Identification Number)

 

3651 Lindell Road, Suite D, Las Vegas, NV 89103

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(917) 775-9689

(Issuer’s telephone number)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant(1) has filed all reports required by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 day. x Yes    ¨ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). ¨ Yes    x No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

¨

Accelerated filer

¨

Non-accelerated filer

¨

Smaller reporting company

x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  ¨ Yes     x No

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. The issuer had 1,001,938,251 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of November 10, 2016.

 

 

 
 
 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 

3

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

 

3

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

 

4

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

 

5

 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 

6

 

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION

 

15

 

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

18

 

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

18

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

19

 

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

 

19

 

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

19

 

ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

19

 

ITEM 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

19

 

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

19

 

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

 

20

 

SIGNATURES

 

21

 

 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ELRAY RESOURCES, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$ 79,361

 

 

$ 111,133

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

 

 

31,353

 

 

 

36,873

 

Accounts receivable – related parties

 

 

1,469,668

 

 

 

405,226

 

Note receivable – related party

 

 

14,053

 

 

 

-

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

13,644

 

 

 

11,414

 

Total current assents

 

 

1,608,079

 

 

 

564,646

 

Rent deposit

 

 

7,535

 

 

 

7,535

 

Other assets

 

 

5,000

 

 

 

5,000

 

Total assets

 

$ 1,620,614

 

 

$ 577,181

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$ 1,488,924

 

 

$ 1,400,492

 

Accounts payable – related parties

 

 

3,050,511

 

 

 

1,699,415

 

Advances from shareholders

 

 

59,391

 

 

 

58,491

 

Settlement payable

 

 

2,162,159

 

 

 

2,163,092

 

Notes payable

 

 

227,434

 

 

 

188,286

 

Convertible notes payable, net of discounts

 

 

2,954,666

 

 

 

2,474,637

 

Derivative liabilities - note conversion feature

 

 

2,003,198

 

 

 

2,985,575

 

Total liabilities

 

 

11,946,283

 

 

 

10,969,988

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' deficit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A preferred stock, par value $0.001, 300,000,000 shares authorized, 0 issued and outstanding

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Series B preferred stock, par value $0.001, 280,000,000 shares authorized, 192,000,000 issued and outstanding

 

 

192,000

 

 

 

192,000

 

Series C preferred stock, par value $0.001, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 7,083,333 shares issued and outstanding

 

 

7,083

 

 

 

7,083

 

Common stock, par value $0.001, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 1,001,938,251 and 51,885,020 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

 

 

1,001,938

 

 

 

51,885

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

16,930,391

 

 

 

17,586,393

 

Subscriptions receivable

 

 

(75,672 )

 

 

(75,672 )

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(28,381,409 )

 

 

(28,154,496 )

Total shareholders' deficit

 

 

(10,325,669 )

 

 

(10,392,807 )

Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit

 

$ 1,620,614

 

 

$ 577,181

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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ELRAY RESOURCES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$ 676,923

 

 

$ 1,301,657

 

 

$ 3,757,227

 

 

$ 1,915,733

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Software usage costs

 

 

526,887

 

 

 

1,238,730

 

 

 

2,925,273

 

 

 

1,238,730

 

General and administrative

 

 

338,649

 

 

 

361,699

 

 

 

1,177,014

 

 

 

1,088,707

 

Amortization of intangible asset

 

 

-

 

 

 

288,978

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

866,934

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

865,536

 

 

 

1,889,407

 

 

 

4,102,287

 

 

 

3,194,371

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(188,613 )

 

 

(587,750 )

 

 

(345,060 )

 

 

(1,278,638 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(231,624 )

 

 

(265,167 )

 

 

(694,426 )

 

 

(1,125,047 )

Unrealized gain on change in fair value of derivative liabilities – note conversion feature

 

 

419,076

 

 

 

127,874

 

 

 

792,698

 

 

 

153,138

 

Gain (loss) on settlement of accounts payable and notes payable

 

 

-

 

 

 

(14,090 )

 

 

19,875

 

 

 

(146,607 )

Total other income (expense)

 

 

187,452

 

 

 

(151,383 )

 

 

118,147

 

 

 

(1,118,516 )

Net loss

 

$ (1,161 )

 

$ (739,133 )

 

$ (226,913 )

 

$ (2,397,154 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per common share - basic and diluted

 

$ (0.00 )

 

$ (0.00 )

 

$ (0.00 )

 

$ (0.00 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted

 

 

1,001,938,251

 

 

 

500,226,116

 

 

 

581,606,638

 

 

 

1,472,328,414

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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ELRAY RESOURCES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$ (226,913 )

 

$ (2,397,154 )

Bad debt expense

 

 

5,520

 

 

 

-

 

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operations activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

-

 

 

 

17,094

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

-

 

 

 

866,934

 

Amortization of debt discount

 

 

565,626

 

 

 

1,035,647

 

Non-cash interest expense related to conversion feature of notes payable

 

 

-

 

 

 

42,745

 

Unrealized gain on change in fair value of derivative liabilities

 

 

(792,698 )

 

 

(153,138 )

Loss on settlement of accounts payable and notes payable

 

 

(19,875 )

 

 

146,607

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

-

 

 

 

(289,475 )

Accounts receivable – related parties

 

 

(1,064,442 )

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

(2,230 )

 

 

(5,000 )

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

97,968

 

 

 

200,114

 

Accounts payable – related parties

 

 

1,441,096

 

 

 

580,409

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

4,052

 

 

 

44,783

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in note receivable – related party

 

 

(14,053 )

 

 

-

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(14,053 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from convertible notes payable

 

 

-

 

 

 

40,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from short-term notes payable

 

 

185,000

 

 

 

-

 

Repayment of short-term notes payable

 

 

(207,671 )

 

 

-

 

Advances from related party

 

 

900

 

 

 

-

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

(21,771 )

 

 

40,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(31,772 )

 

 

84,783

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

111,133

 

 

 

27,447

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$ 79,361

 

 

$ 112,230

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flows information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$ 65,572

 

 

$ -

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock issued for conversion of debt

 

$ 137,703

 

 

$ 1,460,351

 

Common stock issued to acquire other asset

 

$ -

 

 

$ 5,000

 

Debt discount - derivative liabilities on notes payable conversion feature

 

$ -

 

 

$ 40,000

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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ELRAY RESOURCES, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Elray Resources, Inc. ("Elray" or the "Company"), a Nevada Company formed on December 13, 2006, has been providing marketing and support for online gaming operations.

 

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Elray Resources, Inc. (“Elray” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s annual report for the year ended December 31, 2015 on Form 10-K filed on March 30, 2016.

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Notes to the consolidated financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited consolidated financial statements for the most recent fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 have been omitted.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the balance sheet. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid short-term investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects our best estimate of probable losses inherent in the accounts receivable balance. The Company determines the allowance based on known troubled accounts, historical experience, and other currently available evidence. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, allowances for doubtful accounts was $5,520 and $0, respectively.

 

Derivative Instruments

 

Derivatives are measured at their fair value on the balance sheet. In determining the appropriate fair value, the Company uses the Black- Scholes-Merton option pricing model. Changes in fair value are recorded in the statement of operations.

 

Debt Discount

 

Debt discount is amortized over the term of the related debt using the effective interest rate method.

 

Revenues

 

Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is probable.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

Stock-based compensation expense is recorded for stock and stock options awarded in return for services rendered. The expense is measured at the grant-date fair value of the award and recognized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the service period, which is typically the vesting period. The Company estimates forfeitures that it expects will occur and records expense based upon the number of awards expected to vest.

 

 
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Loss Per Common Share

 

Basic loss per common share has been calculated based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. During a loss period, the potentially dilutive securities have an anti-dilutive effect and are not included in the calculation of dilutive net loss per common share. As of September 30, 2016 and 2015, potentially dilutive securities include notes convertible to 37,222,228,889 and 38,482,328,944 shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock. As of September 30, 2016 and 2015, potentially dilutive securities also include preferred stock convertible to 2,126 and 2,363 shares of the Company’s common stock, respectively.

 

Subsequent Events

 

Elray evaluated subsequent events through the date these financial statements were issued for disclosure purposes.

 

Reclassification

 

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current period presentation.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In May 2014, a pronouncement was issued that creates common revenue recognition guidance for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The new guidance supersedes most preexisting revenue recognition guidance. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period, with an option to adopt the standard one year earlier. The new standard is to be applied either retrospectively to each period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new pronouncement on its financial statements.

 

In February 2016, a pronouncement was issued that creates new accounting and reporting guidelines for leasing arrangements. The new guidance requires organizations that lease assets to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet related to the rights and obligations created by those leases, regardless of whether they are classified as finance or operating leases. Consistent with current guidance, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease primarily will depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. The guidance also requires new disclosures to help financial statement users better understand the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period, with early application permitted. The new standard is to be applied using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new pronouncement on its financial statements.

 

Elray’s management does not believe that any other recently issued effective pronouncements, or pronouncements issued but not yet effective, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.

 

NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Elray have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company sustained a net loss of $226,913 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The Company had a working capital deficit and stockholders’ deficit of $10,338,204 and $10,325,669 respectively, at September 30, 2016. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Without realization of additional capital, it would be unlikely for Elray to continue as a going concern. Elray's management plans on raising cash from public or private debt or equity financing, on an as needed basis, and in the longer term, revenues from the gambling business. Elray's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on these additional cash financings, and, ultimately, upon achieving profitable operations through the development of its gambling business.

 

NOTE 3 – SETTLEMENT PAYABLE

 

On December 20, 2013, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Tarpon Bay Partners LLC (“Tarpon”) whereby Tarpon acquired certain notes and accounts payable against the Company in the amount of $2,656,214. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company and Tarpon submitted the settlement agreement to the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit, Leon County, Florida for a hearing on the fairness of the agreement and the exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 for the shares that will be issued to Tarpon for resale (“Settlement Shares”). 75% of the proceeds less all applicable fees and charges from the resale of the Settlement Shares will be remitted to the original claim holders of the Company (“Remittance Amount”). The Company agreed to issue sufficient shares to generate proceeds such that the aggregate Remittance Amount equals $2,656,214. Additionally, the Company agreed to issue a convertible note of $132,000, maturing in 6 months and convertible to the Company’s common stock at a 50% of the lowest closing bid price for the 20 days prior to the conversion. The settlement agreement was effective on January 27, 2014 when the court granted approval.

 

 
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On December 29, 2015, the Company issued Tarpon 4,101,000 shares which were sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company issued Tarpon 5,136,000 common shares which have been sold entirely. Net proceeds from the sales amounted to $933 was remitted to the original claim holders. As of September 30, 2016, the Company has settlement payable of $2,162,159.

 

NOTE 4 – NOTES PAYABLE

 

Notes payable

 

Notes payable at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

Final

Maturity

 

Interest

Rate

 

 

September 30,

2016

 

 

December 31,

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Morchester International Limited

 

July 14, 2012

 

 

15 %

 

$ 35,429

 

 

$ 35,429

 

Morchester International Limited

 

July 14, 2012

 

 

8 %

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

10,000

 

PowerUp Lending Group, Ltd

 

August 15, 2016

 

 

43 %

 

 

-

 

 

 

96,428

 

PowerUp Lending Group, Ltd

 

August 5, 2016

 

 

54 %

 

 

-

 

 

 

46,429

 

PowerUp Lending Group, Ltd

 

February 22, 2017

 

 

33 %

 

 

31,280

 

 

 

-

 

Auctus Private Equity Fund, LLC

 

June 27, 2016

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

41,213

 

 

 

-

 

PowerUp Lending Group, Ltd

 

May 6, 2017

 

 

46 %

 

 

61,679

 

 

 

-

 

PowerUp Lending Group, Ltd

 

July 20, 2017

 

 

46 %

 

 

47,743

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$ 227,344

 

 

$ 188,286

 

 

On December 9, 2011, Elray entered into an Amended Splitrock Agreement whereby the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities of Splitrock. As part of the liabilities assumed in terms of the Amended Splitrock Agreement, the Company assumed notes payable of $292,929 bearing interest of 8% or 15% per annum.

 

On January 27, 2014, the court granted an approval of the settlement agreement with Tarpon whereby the Company would issue shares to Tarpon for resale to pay off certain liabilities. As a result, principal of $247,500 and associated accrued interest acquired by Tarpon were reclassified to settlement payable.

 

The remaining notes not purchased by Tarpon are currently in default.

 

On October 19, 2015, the Company entered into a loan agreement with PowerUp Lending Group, Ltd. ("PowerUp") for $125,000. Total repayment amount for the loan is $168,750. The loan is payable daily at $804. As of September 30, 2016, the loan has been paid off.

 

On December 10, 2015, the Company entered into another loan agreement with PowerUp for $50,000. Total repayment amount for the loan is $67,500. The loan is payable daily at $402. As of September 30, 2016, the loan has been paid off.

 

On May 6, 2016, the Company entered into a third loan agreement with PowerUp for $60,000. Total repayment amount for the loan is $76,000. The loan is payable daily at $360.

 

On June 27, 2016, the Company reached a settlement agreement with Auctus. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, the Company agreed to pay $61,819 in full and final settlement of all outstanding convertible notes and accrued interest. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company made a payment of $20,606.

 

On July 28, 2016, the Company entered into a fourth loan agreement with PowerUp for $75,000. Total repayment amount for the loan is $95,250. The loan is payable daily at $451.

 

On September 14, 2016, the Company entered into a fifth loan agreement with PowerUp for $50,000. Total repayment amount for the loan is $63,500. The loan is payable daily at $301.

 

 
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Convertible notes payable

 

Convertible notes payable, at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, consisted of the following:

 

 

 

Interest

Rate

 

September 30,

2016

 

 

December 31,

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JSJ Investments, Inc.

 

10%~12%

 

$ 128,853

 

 

$ 133,293

 

LG Capital Funding, LLC

 

8%

 

 

13,000

 

 

 

28,250

 

WHC Capital, LLC

 

12%

 

 

116,936

 

 

 

116,936

 

Beaufort Capital Partners, LLC

 

12%

 

 

10,966

 

 

 

10,966

 

Tangiers Investment Group, LLC

 

0%~10%

 

 

51,178

 

 

 

69,356

 

GSM Fund Management, LLC

 

12%

 

 

40,937

 

 

 

48,666

 

Auctus Private Equity Fund, LLC

 

8%

 

 

-

 

 

 

40,000

 

Microcap Equity Group, LLC

 

10%

 

 

18,892

 

 

 

18,892

 

Virtual Technology Group, Ltd

 

0%

 

 

481,500

 

 

 

481,500

 

Gold Globe Investments Ltd

 

0%

 

 

2,324,000

 

 

 

2,324,000

 

Vista Capital Investments, LLC.

 

12%

 

 

5,800

 

 

 

5,800

 

Subtotal

 

 

 

 

3,192,062

 

 

 

3,277,659

 

Debt discount

 

 

 

 

(237,396 )

 

 

(803,022 )

Total

 

 

 

$ 2,954,666

 

 

$ 2,474,637

 

 

JSJ Investments, Inc.

 

On May 31, 2013, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with JSJ Investments, Inc. (“JSJ”) for $50,000. The note matured on December 2, 2013. The note holder has the option to convert the note to common shares in the Company at a discount of 50% of the average closing price over the last 120 days prior to conversion, or the average closing price over the last seven days prior to conversion. As of September 30, 2016, the remaining principal of $10,670 has not been converted.

 

On August 21, 2014, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with JSJ for $50,000 cash. The note matured on February 21, 2015. Upon the maturity, the note has a cash redemption premium of 150% of the principal amount. The note is convertible to the Company’s common shares at a discount of 60% of the average of the three lowest bids on the twenty days before the date this note is executed, or 60% of the average of the three lowest bids during the twenty trading days preceding the delivery of any conversion notice, whichever is lower. The note is currently in default and has a default interest rate of 20% per annum. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, JSJ converted $4,440 of its note to 56,061,179 shares of common stock. As of September 30, 2016, balance of this note was $45,560.

 

On January 20, 2015, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with JSJ for $40,000. The note bears interest at 12% and matures on July 20, 2015. Upon the maturity, the note has a cash redemption premium of 150% of the principal amount. The note is convertible to the Company’s common shares at 40% of the lowest trading price on the twenty days before the date this note is executed, or 40% of the lowest trading price during the twenty trading days preceding the delivery of any conversion notice, whichever is lower. As of September 30, 2016, balance of this note was $40,000.

 

On January 20, 2015, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with JSJ for $60,000, which was issued in exchange for a portion of the promissory note issued to VTG on January 23, 2014. The note bears interest at 12% and matures on January 20, 2015. JSJ has the right to convert the balance outstanding into the Company’s common stock at a rate equal to 50% of the lowest trading price on the twenty days before the date this note is executed, or 50% of the lowest trading price during the twenty trading days preceding the delivery of any conversion notice, whichever is lower. The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $441 related to the exchange. As of September 30, 2016, balance of this note was $32,623.

 

LG Capital Funding, LLC

 

On November 10, 2014, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with LG for $37,000. The note matures on November 10, 2015. LG has the right after a period of 180 days to convert the balance outstanding into the Company’s common stock at a rate equal to 50% of the average lowest three trading prices during the fifteen trading days prior to the conversion date. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company issued 203,625,734 shares of common stock for the conversion of this note in the amount of $15,250 and accrued interest of $1,765. As of September 30, 2016, balance of this note was $13,000. The note is currently in default and has a default interest rate of 24% per annum.

 

 
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WHC Capital, LLC

 

On September 23, 2014, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with WHC Capital, LLC (“WHC”) for $75,000. The note bears interest at 12% and matures on September 23, 2015. WHC has the right at any time during the period beginning on the date of this note to convert the balance outstanding into the Company’s common stock at a rate equal to 50% of the lowest intra-day trading price during the fifteen trading days prior to the conversion date. On September 23, 2015, the Company failed to repay the outstanding balance of this note and a penalty of $41,978 was added to the outstanding balance pursuant to the note terms. As of September 30, 2016, balance of this note was $116,936. This note is currently in default and has a default interest rate of 22% per annum.

 

Beaufort Capital Partners, LLC

 

On September 2, 2014, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Beaufort Capital Partners, LLC (“Beaufort”) for $21,000. The note matured on March 2, 2015. Beaufort has the right after the maturity date to convert the balance outstanding into the Company’s common stock at a rate equal to 50% of the lowest trading prices during the fifteen trading days prior to the conversion date. Under certain conditions, the conversion price would be reset to $0.0001 or 65% off the lowest price of the previous five trading days. As of September 30, 2016, balance of this note was $10,966. This note is currently in default.

 

Tangiers Investment Group, LLC

 

On October 13, 2014, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Tangiers Investment Group LLC (“Tangiers”) for $55,000. The note matures on October 13, 2015. Tangiers has the right after a period of 180 days to convert the balance outstanding into the Company’s common stock at a rate equal to 45% of the lowest trading prices during the twenty trading days prior to the conversion date. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company issued 320,350,758 shares of common stock for the conversion of this note in the amount of $18,178. As of September 30, 2016, balance of this note was $18,178.This note is currently and has a default interest rate of 20% per annum.

 

On October 13, 2014, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Tangiers for $33,000. The note bears interest at 10% and matures on October 13, 2015. Tangiers has the right after a period of 180 days to convert the balance outstanding into the Company’s common stock at a rate equal to 45% of the lowest trading prices during the twenty trading days prior to the conversion date. This note is currently in default and has a default interest rate of 20% per annum.

 

GSM Fund Management LLC

 

On January 30, 2015, the Company entered into an assignment and modification agreement to assign $62,500 of the convertible promissory note of VTG dated January 23, 2014 to GSM Fund Management LLC (“GSM”). The note bears interest at 12% and matures on January 30, 2016. GSM has the right after a period of 180 days to convert the balance outstanding into the Company’s common stock at a rate equal to 50% of the lowest closing bid price in the 15 trading days prior to the conversion date. The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $52,364 related to the exchange. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company issued 128,701,226 shares of common stock for the conversion of this note in the amount of $7,729. As of September 30, 2016, balance of this note was $40,937. The note is currently in default and has a default interest rate of 18%.

 

Auctus Private Equity Fund LLC

 

On November 7, 2014, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Auctus Private Equity Fund LLC (“Auctus”) for $40,000. The note matures on August 7, 2015. Auctus has the right after a period of 180 days to convert the balance outstanding into the Company’s common stock at a rate equal to 50% of the average of the lowest two trading prices during the twenty-five trading days prior to the conversion date. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company issued 2,845,000 shares of common stock for the conversion of accrued interest in the amount of $341.

 

On June 27, 2016, the Company reached a settlement agreement with Auctus. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, the Company agreed to pay $61,819 in full and final settlement of all outstanding convertible notes and accrued interest. The Company removed note principal of $40,000, accrued interest of $7,430, derivative liabilities on note conversion feature of $40,000 and recorded a gain of $25,611 related to this settlement.

 

Microcap Equitp Group, LLC

 

On February 23, 2015, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Microcap Equity Group LLC ("Microcap") for $20,000, which was issued in exchange for a portion of the promissory note issued to VTG on January 23, 2014. The note matures on January 23, 2017. Microcap has the right to convert the balance outstanding into the Company’s common stock at a rate equal to 40% of the lower of the lowest bid price during the thirty trading days prior to the conversion date, or the lowest bid price on the day that the converted shares are cleared for physical delivery. The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $28,213 related to the exchange.

 

 
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Virtual Technology Group, Ltd

 

On January 23, 2014, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with VTG for $1,500,000. VTG has the right after a period of 180 days to convert the balance outstanding into the Company’s common stock at a rate equal to 100% of the average of the closing bid prices for the seven trading days prior to the conversion date when the Company’s shares are traded in the OTCQB or during the ten trading days prior to the conversion date when the Company’s shares are traded on another other exchange. On November 10, 2014, $50,000 of this note was replaced with a note issued to LG. On January 20, January 23 and January 30, 2015, $60,000, $20,000 and $62,500 of this note were replaced with notes issued to JSJ, Microcap and GSM.

 

Gold Globe Investments Ltd

 

On January 23, 2014, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with GGIL for $2,800,000. GGIL has the right after a period of 180 days to convert the balance outstanding into the Company’s common stock at a rate equal to 100% of the average of the lowest three trading prices during the seven trading days prior to the conversion date when the Company’s shares are traded in the OTCQB or during the ten trading days prior to the conversion date when the Company’s shares are traded on another exchange. On December 3, 2014, $45,000 of this note was replaced with a note issued to Tangiers.

 

Vista Capital Investments, LLC.

 

On April 15, 2014, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Vista Capital Investments, LLC (“Vista”) for $250,000. The note has an original issuance discount of $25,000. The note matures 2 years from the date of each payment of the principal from Vista. In the event that the note remains unpaid at maturity date, the outstanding balance shall immediately increase to 120% of the outstanding balance. Vista has the right to convert the outstanding balance into the Company’s common stock at a rate equal to the lesser of $0.008 per share or 60% of the lowest trade occurring during the twenty-five consecutive trading days preceding the conversion date. Due to certain events that occurred during 2014, the conversion price has been reset to $0.005 per share or 50% of the lowest trade occurring during the twenty-five consecutive trading days preceding the conversion date. Pursuant to the agreement, if the conversion price calculated under this agreement is less than $0.01 per share, the principal amount outstanding shall increase by $10,000 (“Sub-Penny”). $25,000 net proceeds were received on April 23, 2014. The remaining fund of this note has not been received.

 

Debt Discount

 

The table below presents the changes of the debt discount during the nine months ended September 30, 2016:

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2015

 

$ 803,022

 

Amortization

 

 

(565,626 )

September 30, 2016

 

$ 237,396

 

 

Loans from shareholders

 

On September 5, 2008, Elmside Pty Ltd, a company related to a former director, agreed to an interest free loan of $55,991 to the Company on an as-needed basis to fund the business operations and expenses of the Company until December 9, 2011, the due date of the loan. The note is in default.

 

During nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company received a loan of $900 from its officer to open a new bank account. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had advances of $3,400 from its officer.

 

NOTE 5 – DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES – NOTE CONVERSION FEATURE

 

Due to the conversion features contained in the convertible notes issued, the actual number of shares of common stock that would be required if a conversion of the note as further described in Note 4 was made through the issuance of the Company’s common stock cannot be predicted, and the Company could be required to issue an amount of shares that may cause it to exceed its authorized share amount. As a result, the conversion feature requires derivative accounting treatment and will be bifurcated from the note and “marked to market” each reporting period through the income statement. The fair value of the conversion future of these notes was recognized as a derivative liability instrument and will be measured at fair value at each reporting period.

 

 
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The Company remeasured the fair value of the instrument as of September 30, 2016, and recorded an unrealized gain of $792,698 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The Company determined the fair values of these liabilities using a Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions:

 

December 31, 2015

Various Dates in 2016

September 30, 2016

Stock price on measurement date

$0.0006

$0.0002~0.0006

$0.0001

Exercise price

$0.00024~$0.0006

$0.00004~$0.0001

$0.00004~$0.00005

Discount rate

0.14%~0.65%

0.09%~0.49%

0.20%~0.36%

Expected volatility

282%

277%~281%

269%

Expected dividend yield

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

 

The following table provides a summary of the changes in fair value of the derivative financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs:

 

Fair value at December 31, 2015

 

$ 2,985,575

 

Reclassification to equity

 

 

(149,679 )

Loss on settlement

 

 

(40,000 )

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities

 

 

(792,698 )

Fair value at September 30, 2016

 

$ 2,003,198

 

 

NOTE 6 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time, we may be party to litigation or other legal proceedings that we consider to be a part of the ordinary course of our business. We are not involved currently in legal proceedings that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations. We may become involved in material legal proceedings in the future.

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

On July 1, 2013, the Company entered into a lease agreement for office space in Australia. The agreement, as amended, expires on October 31, 2019. Rent is approximately $42,000 per year and the Company paid a $7,535 security deposit.

 

On September 28, 2016, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission. Pursuant the agreement, the Company agreed to pay $50,000 civil penalties for failing to disclose the sale of unregistered equity securities and the existence of the related agreements. As of September 30, 2016, $45,000 payable related to this settlement was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the balance sheet.

 

NOTE 7 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, loans from Elmside, a shareholder, were $55,991. The loans are currently in default.

 

As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had accounts payable of $2,929,011 and $1,604,915, respectively, to its chief executive officer and a company controlled by the chief executive officer for reimbursement of expense, compensation, and liabilities assumed from Splitrock.

 

On May 15, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with Jay Goodman, son of the Company’s chief executive officer, to provide consulting services assisting the Company with data segmentation, financial and statistical services. In consideration for such services, the Company pays $3,000 per month to Jay Goodman. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company has a $121,500 and $94,500 payable to Jay Goodman, respectively.

 

 
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On May 19, 2016, the Company’s chief executive officer became the sole director and shareholder of Universal Technology Investments Limited (“UTI”). For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, revenues from UTI were $3,697,967 and $1,787,103, respectively. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company has receivable of $1,410,407 and $405,226, respectively, from UTI.

 

On July 9, 2016, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Golden Matrix Group, Inc. (“GMGI”), a company controlled by Elray’s chief executive officer and one director. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company agreed to lend GMGI $20,000. The borrowings mature in 180 days and accrue interest at 5% per annum. GMGI agreed to assist the Company in developing social gaming technology. As of September 30, 2016, note receivable from GMGI was $14,053.

 

On August 24, 2016, the Company entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Articulate Pty Ltd (Articulate), a company controlled by Elray’s chief executive officer. Pursuant to the agreement, Articulate will provide non-exclusive back office services to the Company’s clients. In exchange for the service, Elray agreed to pay $10,000 for each month Articulate provides services. Elray will receive 0.5% of the software usage fee paid by Elray’s clients through Articulate. As a result of the agreement with Articulate, the Company terminated its original agreements with UTI and a client and became an agent that receives net commission from Articulate.

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, revenues generated through Articulate was $59,260. As of September 30, 2016, the Company has receivable from Articulate of $59,260.

 

NOTE 8 – EQUITY

 

Preferred Stock – Series A

 

On May 3, 2012, the Company authorized the creation of 300,000,000 shares of Series A preferred stock. The Class A Preferred Series shares are convertible at a rate of 0.0003 common shares for each Series A Preferred Share. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no Series A Preferred Stock outstanding.

 

Preferred Stock – Series B

 

On July 1, 2012, the Company authorized the creation of 100,000,000 shares of Series B preferred stock. On September 24, 2012, the authorized Series B Preferred Stock was increased from 100,000,000 to 280,000,000. After a series of reverse stock splits, the Series B Preferred stock is convertible at a rate of 0.000000003 common stock for each Series B Preferred stock.

 

On July 14, 2013, the Company entered into a 12-month consultancy agreement with VTG to assist the Company in developing marketing and supporting the technology of virtual online horse racing products and to provide the Company the exclusive use right to certain website domains. In consideration for such services and domains, the Company issued 192,000,000 Series B Preferred shares to VTG. The 192,000,000 Series B Preferred stock have been recorded at their estimated market value of $43,031.

 

Preferred Stock – Series C

 

On June 20, 2014, the Company authorized the creation of 10,000,000 shares of Series C preferred stock. The Series C preferred shares are convertible at a rate of 0.0003 common shares for each Series C Preferred Share.

 

On September 18, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire a 25% interest in Global Tech Software Solutions LLC doing business as Golden Galaxy (“Golden Galaxy”) which operates online casinos. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, the Company will be entitled to 1% of the gross wagering generated by Golden Galaxy. In consideration for the purchase, the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s Series C preferred stock in June 2015 and recorded $5,000 of other asset. On April 1, 2015, the Company terminated the agreement and stopped receiving 1% of the gross wagering generated by Golden Galaxy.

 

On September 18, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with Yangjiu Xie, owner of Asialink Treasure Limited (“ATL”). Pursuant to the agreement, the Company issued 2,083,333 shares of its Series C preferred stock as part of the consideration to acquire 49% of the outstanding shares of ATL in a series of transactions. These shares were recorded at their par value of $2,083 with a subscription receivable at the same amount. The Company has not received the certificate of ownership from ATL.

 

 
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Common Stock

 

On December 29, 2015, the Company issued Tarpon 4,101,000 shares which were sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company issued Tarpon 5,136,000 shares of its common stock according to the settlement agreement discussed in Note 3. These shares were valued at $6,669 based on the market price on the issuance date. $933 net proceeds from the sale were used to pay the original creditors of the claims Tarpon acquired. The remaining $5,736 was recorded as loss on settlement.

 

On April 14, 2016, the Company issued 233,333,334 shares of common stock to settle accounts payable of $90,000 with Mr. Goodman.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company issued 950,053,231 shares of common stock for the conversion of notes payable and accrued interest of $45,597 and $2,106, respectively. See Note 4.

 

NOTE 9 – CONCERNTRATION

 

The Company’s revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were from two related parties. As of September 30, 2016, the aggregate amount due from these two related parties was $1,469,668. The Company’s software usage cost for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was all related to charges pass through to Elray by an entity controlled by the Company’s chief executive officer.

 

 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION

 

The following discussion and analysis summarizes the significant factors affecting our consolidated results of operations, financial condition and liquidity position for the nine months ended September 30, 201 6 . This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our year-ended December 31, 20 15 and the consolidated unaudited financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this filing. The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.

 

Forward-looking statements

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward looking statements, including without limitation, statements related to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including without limitation the following: (i) our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions are subject to change at any time at our discretion; (ii) our plans and results of operations will be affected by our ability to manage growth; and (iii) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘could,’’ ‘‘expects,’’ ‘‘plans,’’ ‘‘intends,’’ ‘‘anticipates,’’ ‘‘believes,’’ ‘‘estimates,’’ ‘‘predicts,’’ ‘‘potential,’’ or ‘‘continue’’ or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of such statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this Report.

 

Overview

 

Elray Resources, Inc. (“Elray” or “Company”) was incorporated in Nevada on December 13, 2006.

 

On February 23, 2011, Elray entered into a Purchase Agreement (the “Splitrock Agreement”) to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Splitrock Ventures (BVI) Limited (“Splitrock”), a British Virgin Islands company, as consideration for the issuance of 197 shares of common stock of the Company. Splitrock is in the online gaming business. On the closing date, pursuant to the terms of the Splitrock Agreement, Anthony Goodman, representing the shareholders of Splitrock, acquired the 197 shares of Elray’s common stock, which resulted in a change of control under which 70% of the shares of Elray are now held by the previous shareholders of Splitrock (Share number adjusted for Reverse Stock Split). In accordance with the Splitrock Agreement, Barry J. Lucas resigned as Chairman and Director and Anthony Goodman was elected as a replacement; Neil Crang resigned as Director and Donald Radcliffe and Roy Sugarman were elected as replacements; and Michael J. Malbourne resigned as Secretary and David E Price, Esq. was appointed as a replacement.

 

On December 9, 2011, Elray entered into an Amended Purchase Agreement (“Amended Splitrock Agreement”) which amended certain elements of the Splitrock Agreement originally entered into by the parties of February 23, 2011. Whereas under the Splitrock Agreement, the Company was to acquire 100% of the shares of Splitrock, pursuant to the Amended Splitrock Agreement, the Company shall instead acquire only certain assets and liabilities of Splitrock.

 

The existing officers and directors of Elray resigned and the directors nominated by Splitrock; Messrs. Radcliffe, Sugarman, and Goodman, were elected to the board of Elray. Mr. Goodman was appointed Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer of Elray. On October 27, 2011, Donald Radcliffe resigned as director and Michael Silverman was appointed as his replacement.

 

As part of the Amended Splitrock Agreement, Elray acquired gaming intellectual property, gaming domains, trademarks and player databases (“Splitrock IP”), and is currently in the process of developing a new online casino utilizing third party software. Elray’s strategy is to provide online gaming to players in markets where such activities are legal.

 

The Company has opened a virtual managed corporate office located in Las Vegas in order to meet potential requirements put forth by lawmakers in pending state and federal legislation. Under the proposed bills, Internet-enabled gaming operations must adhere to strict rules including locally-based operations and technology that allows for IP address restrictions and user age verification.

 

 
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On April 10, 2013, the Company entered into a 12-month consultancy agreement with online casino operator, Universal Technology Investments Limited ("UTI"). The company would assist in the marketing and support of UTI's online casino for a twelve-month term with a provision to provide additional services as UTI expands their gaming portfolio. The consultancy service was not started until January 2014. This agreement not only brings operating revenue to the company, but also solidifies the expertise in the online gaming market, and assists in positioning the company with respect to being a premier turnkey service provider for both the online and mobile gaming sector.

 

On January 23, 2014, the Company entered into a Know-How and Asset Purchase Agreement, with VTG and Gold Globe Investments Limited, a BVI company (“GGIL”). VTG and GGIL are engaged in the development of web technology and have jointly developed both an E-store and a virtual exchange platform that facilitate trading of virtual items and casino credits as well as bitcoins. The Company acquired these assets to assist the Company to continue to build and support its marketing and support business for online casinos and social games.

 

On June 27, 2016, the Company’s Board of Director approved a reverse split of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.001, at a ratio of 150:1, such that every 150 shares of common stock becomes 1 shares of common stock, reducing the number of authorized shares to 10 million. The reverse split is yet to be approved by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

 

On August 24, 2016, the Company entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Articulate Pty Ltd (“Articulate”), a company provides online intellectual property includes CRM systems, payment gateway system and back office marketing systems. Articulate agreed to provide online gaming support and marketing services to Elray. Both parties worked together to provide service to e-commerce and gaming companies. The agreement was made effective on August 1, 2016.

 

Plan of Operation

 

Elray has developed and acquired unique valuable technology that provides state of the art turnkey, marketing tools and CRM systems for online gaming operators.

 

Our primary competition is expected from overseas based online gaming technology companies. With few exceptions, significant listed gaming companies (many of which are listed on the London Stock Exchange) operate using their own software. As an independent online gaming technology provider, we believe that we retain the ability to provide the best turnkey solutions allowing operators to choose the best of breed and most profitable content available. Additionally, by ensuring that we operate in compliance with U.S. laws, we believe that in the event of legalized gaming in the U.S., we would not be precluded from taking advantage of U.S.-based gaming.

 

Results of Operations

 

Three months ended September 30, 201 6 compared to the three months ended September 30, 201 5 .

 

Revenues

 

We generated $676,923 revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to $1,301,657 for the three months ended September 30, 2015. Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2016 was related to the marketing tools and CRM systems provided to customers.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Software usage costs were $526,887 and $1,238,730, respectively, for three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. Software usage costs represent cost paid through our related company to an online game provider. Effective August 1, 2016, the Company terminated its original agreement with UTI and became an agent that receives net commission. As such, there was no software usage costs for August and September 2016.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, general and administrative expenses were $338,649 and $361,699, respectively.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, amortization expense was $0 and $288,978, respectively. The decrease was due to the uncertain recoverability of intangible assets acquired in 2014; management evaluated the carrying value on the intangible and recorded an impairment of $1,252,244 in 2015.

 

Interest Expenses

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, interest expense was $231,625 and $265,167, respectively. The decrease of interest expense was mainly due to less amortization of debt discount on convertible debt during the three months ended September 30, 2016.

 

 
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Unrealized Gain on Derivative Liabilities - Note Conversion Feature

 

Unrealized gain on derivative liabilities - note conversion feature was $419,077 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to gain of $127,874 for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The change was primarily resulted from the fluctuation of the Company’s stock price.

 

Loss on Settlement of Accounts and Notes Payable

 

Loss on settlement of extinguishment of debt was $14,090 for the three months ended September 30, 2015. There was not payable settlement during the three months ended September 30, 2016.

 

Net Loss

 

We incurred loss of $1,160 and $739,133 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease of net loss in 2016 was as a result of the items discussed above.

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

 

Revenues

 

We generated $3,757,277 revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to $1,915,733 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was related to the marketing tools and CRM systems provided to customers.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Software usage costs were $2,925,273 and $1,238,730, respectively, for nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. Software usage costs represent cost paid through our related company to an online game provider. Effective August 1, 2016, the Company terminated its original agreement with UTI and became an agent that receives net commission. As such, there was no software usage costs for August and September 2016.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, general and administrative expenses were $1,177,014 and $1,088,707, respectively. The increase in general and administrative expense was primarily due to a penalty of $50,000 recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 as a result of settlement with U.S. Securities and Exchange Committee for incompliance of disclosure requirements.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, amortization expense was $0 and $866,934, respectively. The decrease was due to the uncertain recoverability of intangible assets acquired in 2014; management evaluated the carrying value on the intangible and recorded an impairment of $1,252,244 in 2015.

 

Interest Expense

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, interest expense was $694,426 and $1,125,047, respectively. The decrease of interest expense was mainly due to decrease of amortization of debt discount during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

 

Unrealized gain on Change in Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities - Note Conversion Feature

 

Unrealized gain on change in fair value of derivative liabilities - note conversion feature was $792,698 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to unrealized gain of $153,138 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The change was primarily resulted from the fluctuation of the Company's stock price.

 

Gain (loss) on Settlement of Accounts and Notes Payable

 

Gain on settlement of accounts and notes payable was $19,875 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and loss on settlement of accounts and notes payable was $146,607 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The decrease was mainly due to the settlement on Auctus note and less loss associated with the issuance of common shares to Tarpon for settlement payable resulted a gain during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

 

 
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Net Loss

 

We incurred net losses of $226,913 and $2,397,154 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease in net loss in 2016 was as a result of the combination of items discussed above.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The Company had $79,361 cash on hand at September 30, 2016.

 

Our cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $4,052 compared $44,783 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The change was primarily attributable to more payment made for professional and consulting fees during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

 

Our cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $14,053 which was related to the investment in note receivable from an affiliated company. There was no investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

 

Our cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $21,771 compared to $40,000 of cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was mainly related to payments of $207,671 on short-term notes which was partially offset by proceeds of $185,000 received from notes issued. Cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was from proceeds of convertible notes payable.

 

Since its inception, the Company has financed its cash requirements from the sale of common stock, issuance of notes and shareholder loans. Uses of funds have included activities to establish our business, professional fees, and other general and administrative expenses.

 

Due to our lack of operating history and present inability to generate sufficient revenues, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Material Events and Uncertainties

 

Our operating results are difficult to forecast. Our prospects should be evaluated in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties commonly encountered by comparable development stage companies.

 

There can be no assurance that we will successfully address such risks, expenses and difficulties.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

 

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information required under this item.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Disclosure controls and procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer (the “Certifying Officers”) of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) under the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the Certifying Officers have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the disclosure controls and procedures in place were not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act , is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

 

Internal control over financial reporting

 

The Certifying Officers reviewed our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) under the Exchange Act as of the Evaluation Date and concluded that no changes occurred in such control or in other factors during the quarter ended September 30, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 

 

 
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

There are no litigation pending or threatened by or against us.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information required under this item.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

On April 14, 2016, the Company issued 233,333,334 shares of common stock to settle accounts payable of $90,000 with Mr. Goodman.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company issued 711,583,897 shares of common stock for conversions of notes payable.

 

On December 29, 2015, the Company issued Tarpon 4,101,000 shares which were sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company issued Tarpon 5,136,000 shares of its common stock according to an settlement agreement.

 

The offer and sale of such shares of our common stock were effective in reliance on the exemptions for sales of securities not involving a public offering, as set forth in Rule 506 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 and in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. A legend was placed on the certificates representing each such security stating that it was restricted and could only be transferred if subsequent registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or transferred in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

The Company has no senior securities outstanding.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

 
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Number

 

Exhibit Description

 

3.1

 

Articles of Incorporation of Elray Resources, Inc.*

 

3.2

 

Bylaws of Elray Resources, Inc.*

 

31.1

 

Certificate of principal executive officer and principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

32.1

 

Certificate of principal executive officer and principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

101.INS

 

XBRL Instance Document

 

101.SCH

 

XBRL Schema Document

 

101.CAL

 

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

101.DEF

 

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

101.LAB

 

XBRL Label Linkbase Document

 

101.PRE

 

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

________________

* Filed as an exhibit to our registration statement on Form SB-2 filed June 11, 2007 and incorporated herein by this reference.

 

 
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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

ELRAY RESOURCES, INC.

 

Date: November 14, 2016

By:

/s/ Anthony Goodman

 

Anthony Goodman,

 

President and Chief Financial Officer

 


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