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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, 2013
 
o 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 D131, 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  o 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).  o 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
o
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
o
Smaller reporting company
x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  o 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 25,411,223, 211,018,516, and 103,000,000 shares of common stock, Series A preferred stock, and Series B preferred stock, respectively, issued and outstanding as of November 4, 2013.
 


 
 

 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
     
Page
 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
       
ITEM 1.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
   
3
 
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
   
3
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
   
4
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
   
5
 
 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   
7
 
ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
   
15
 
ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
   
19
 
ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
   
19
 
           
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
         
ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
   
20
 
ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS
   
20
 
ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
   
20
 
ITEM 3.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
   
21
 
ITEM 4.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
   
21
 
ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION
   
21
 
ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS
   
21
 
           
SIGNATURES
   
22
 
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ELRAY REOUSRCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
             
ASSETS
           
             
Current assets:
           
Cash
  $ 55     $ 214  
Prepaid expenses
    36,531       24,972  
    Total current assets
    36,586       25,186  
Rent deposit
    7,535       -  
Total assets
  $ 44,121     $ 25,186  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
               
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
  $ 1,963,257     $ 1,080,590  
Accounts payable – related parties
    585,462       275,558  
Advances from shareholders
    55,991       55,991  
Notes payable
    292,929       292,929  
Convertible notes payable, net of discounts
    1,403,814       1,364,060  
Derivative liabilities - note conversion feature
    307,489       65,693  
Total liabilities
    4,608,942       3,134,821  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Shareholders' deficit:
               
Series A preferred stock, par value $0.001, 300,000,000 shares authorized, 211,018,516 issued and outstanding
    211,019       211,019  
Series B preferred stock, par value $0.001, 280,000,000 shares authorized, 103,000,000 and 88,000,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
    103,000       88,000  
Common stock, par value $0.001, 1,700,000,000 shares authorized, 22,837,580 and 12,323,403 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
    22,837       12,323  
Additional paid-in capital
    7,476,498       6,466,047  
Subscriptions receivable
    (299,019 )     (299,019 )
Accumulated deficit during the development stage
    (12,079,156 )     (9,588,005 )
Total shareholders' deficit
    (4,564,821 )     (3,109,635 )
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit
  $ 44,121     $ 25,186  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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ELRAY RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

   
For the three months ended
September 30,
   
For the nine months ended
September 30,
    Inception (September 26, 2006) through September 30,  
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
                               
Operating expenses:
                             
                               
General and administrative expenses
  $ 974,844     $ 930,977     $ 1,657,191     $ 1,663,222     $ 4,993,322  
Impairment of intangibles and mineral properties
    -       -       -       -       3,463,668  
Compensation expense to related party for extinguishment of debt
    -       -       -       -       1,184,000  
Depreciation
    -       -       -       -       125,537  
Exploration
    -       -       -       -       857,738  
Loss on disposal of assets
    -       -       -       -       39,044  
Total operating expenses
    974,844       930,977       1,657,191       1,663,222       10,663,309  
Loss from operations
    (974,844 )     (930,977 )     (1,657,191 )     (1,663,222 )     (10,663,309 )
                                         
Other income (expense):
                                       
Interest expense
    (222,328 )     (173,537 )     (534,840 )     (353,504 )     (1,038,193 )
Other income
    -       400       -       1,190       1,190  
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative liability - note conversion feature
    12,078       11,045       (9,407 )     3,506       8,361  
Loss on settlement of accounts payable
    -       -       (289,713 )     -       (387,205 )
Total other income (expense)
    (210,250 )     (162,092 )     (833,960 )     (348,808 )     (1,415,847 )
Net loss
  $ (1,185,094 )   $ (1,093,069 )   $ (2,491,151 )   $ (2,012,030 )   $ (12,079,156 )
                                         
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted
  $ (0.05 )   $ (0.12 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.23 )        
                                         
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted
    21,902,552       9,474,079       18,874,426       8,885,897          
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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ELRAY RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   
Inception (June 26, 2006) through September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
                 
Net loss
  $ (2,491,151 )   $ (2,012,030 )   $ (12,079,156 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operations activities:
                       
Stock-based compensation
    167,450       418,415       1,438,171  
Impairment of intangibles and mineral properties
    -       -       3,463,668  
Share-based compensation expense to related party for extinguishment of debt
    -       -       1,184,000  
Depreciation
    -       -       125,537  
Loss on disposal of asset
    -       -       39,044  
Amortization of debt discount
    139,254       117,463       293,495  
Non-cash interest expense related to conversion feature of notes payable
    186,755       51,935       250,851  
Unrealized loss on derivative liabilities - note conversion feature
    9,407       (3,506 )     (8,361 )
Loss on settlement of accounts payable
    289,713       -       387,205  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                       
Prepaid expense
    3,441       -       (21,531 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    1,150,103       259,568       1,847,674  
Accounts payable – related parties
    309,904       (87,232 )     405,462  
Net cash used in operating activities
    (235,124 )     (1,255,387 )     (2,673,941 )
                         
Cash flows from investing activities:
                       
Increase in restricted cash
    -       (900,337 )     -  
Purchase of mineral properties
    -       -       (209,122 )
Purchase of property and equipment
    -       -       (164,538 )
Rent deposit
    (7,535 )     -       (7,535 )
Cash acquired from share exchange transaction
    -       -       1,694  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (7,535 )     (900,337 )     (379,501 )
                         
Cash flows from financing activities:
                       
Proceeds from convertible notes payable
    242,500       2,132,500       2,410,000  
Proceeds from note payable
    -       -       -  
Proceeds from notes payable - related parties
    -       -       155,991  
Repayment of convertible notes payable
    -       -       (720,000 )
Common stock issued for cash
    -       10,000       25,000  
Contributed capital
    -       -       1,182,506  
Net cash provided by financing activities
    242,500       2,142,500       3,053,497  
Net increase (decrease) in cash
    (159 )     (13,224 )     55  
Cash at beginning of period
    214       16,762       -  
Cash at end of period
  $ 55     $ 3,538     $ 55  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 
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ELRAY RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)
(Unaudited)
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   
Inception (June 26, 2006) through September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
                 
Cash paid for interest
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
Cash paid for taxes
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
                         
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
                       
Preferred stock issued for acquisition of assets
  $ 21,000     $ 299,019     $ 320,019  
Common stock issued for the acquisition of assets
  $ -     $ -     $ 2,369,819  
Common stock issued for conversion of debt
  $ 656,635     $ 160,159     $ 1,195,458  
Debt discount-beneficial conversion feature
  $ -     $ -     $ 5,181  
Debt discount-derivative liability on note conversion feature
  $ 196,866     $ 132,500     $ 400,000  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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ELRAY RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

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, 2012 on Form 10-K filed on April 5, 2013.

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, 2012 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. The Company maintains its cash in institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).

Subsequent Events

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

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Elray’s management does not believe that any 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 $2,491,151 and utilized cash for operating activities of $235,124 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  The Company had a working capital deficit, stockholders’ deficit and accumulated deficit of $4,572,356, $4,564,821 and $12,079,156, respectively, at September 30, 2013. 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.
 
 
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NOTE 3 – NOTES PAYABLE
 
Notes payable
 
Notes payable at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 consisted of the following:
 
 
Final Maturity
 
Interest Rate
 
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
                     
C. Smith
9/18/11
  8 %   $ 14,850     $ 14,850  
D. Radcliffe
9/18/11
  8 %     49,500       49,500  
L. Kaswell
9/18/11
  8 %     99,000       99,000  
M. Trokel
9/18/11
  8 %     49,500       49,500  
Radcliffe Investment Partners I
9/18/11
  8 %     34,650       34,650  
Morchester International Limited
7/14/12
  15 %     35,429       35,429  
Morchester International Limited
7/14/12
  8 %     10,000       10,000  
Total
          $ 292,929     $ 292,929  

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. All of these notes are past due and currently in default.
 
Convertible notes payable
 
Convertible notes payable, net of discounts, at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 consisted of the following:
 
   
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
   
Outstanding Principal
   
Unamortized discount
   
Principal, net of discounts
   
Outstanding Principal
   
Unamortized discount
   
Principal, net of discounts
 
                                     
a) Alan Binder
  $ 25,000     $ -     $ 25,000     $ 25,000     $ -     $ 25,000  
b) JSJ Investments, Inc.
    -       -       -       25,000       (2,801 )     22,199  
c) JSJ Investments, Inc.
    50,000       (17,500 )     32,500       -       -       -  
d) Asher Enterprises, Inc.
    -       -       -       32,500       (5,639 )     26,861  
e) Asher Enterprises, Inc.
    5,500       (680 )     4,820       -       -       -  
f) Asher Enterprises, Inc.
    37,500       (12,311 )     25,189       -       -       -  
g) Asher Enterprises, Inc.
    32,500       (18,520 )     13,980       -       -       -  
h) Asher Enterprises, Inc.
    37,500       (28,813 )     8,687       -       -       -  
i) Asher Enterprises, Inc.
    37,500       (33,862 )     3,638       -       -       -  
j) Rousay Holdings Ltd.
    1,290,000       -       1,290,000       1,290,000       -       1,290,000  
Total
  $ 1,515,500     $ (111,686 )   $ 1,403,814     $ 1,372,500     $ (8,440 )   $ 1,364,060  
 
 
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a)  
On December 9, 2011, as a result of the Splitrock transaction, the Company assumed a $25,000 convertible note. The note was due on August 4, 2012 with 10% annual interest.  The note was convertible to Splitrock’s common stock at $0.10 per share prior to December 9, 2011 and is now convertible to 75,453 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company did not repay the note on August 4, 2012 and this note is currently in default.
 
b)  
On January 19, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement with JSJ Investment, Inc. (“JSJ”) in which JSJ agreed to loan the Company $25,000 (the “Second JSJ note”). The note is for one year and bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum. From July 19, 2012 to July 19, 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 of the preceding seven days closing price. On May 28, 2013, JSJ converted this note into 327,120 shares of common stock.
 
c)  
On May 31, 2013, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with JSJ for $50,000 (the "Third JSJ Note"). The principal was received and recorded on June 5, 2013. The note bears interest at 10% and matures on December 2, 2013. From November 31, 2013 to November 31, 2014, 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.
 
d)  
On June 5, 2012, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc. (“Asher”) for $32,500 (the “Third Asher Note”). The principal was received and recorded on July 3, 2012. The note bears interest at 8% and matures on March 7, 2013. In the event that the note remains unpaid at that date, the Company will pay default interest of 22%. Asher 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 58% of the average lowest three closing prices during the ten trading days prior to the conversion date. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued 1,460,769 shares of common stock for the conversion of the Third Asher Note in the amount of $32,500.
 
e)  
On January 30, 2013, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher for $47,500 (the "Fourth Asher Note"). The principal was received and recorded on February 15, 2013. The note bears interest at 8% and matures on November 1, 2013. In the event that the note remains unpaid at that date, the Company will pay default interest of 22%. Asher 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 average lowest three closing prices during the ten trading days prior to the conversion date. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued 1,511,088 shares of common stock for the conversion of the Fourth Asher Note in the amount of $42,000. There was principal of $5,500 which has not been converted at September 30, 2013.
 
f)  
On March 21, 2013, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher for $37,500 (the "Fifth Asher Note"). The principal was received and recorded on April 5, 2013. The note bears interest at 8% and matures on December 26, 2013. In the event that the note remains unpaid at that date, the Company will pay default interest of 22%. Asher 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 average lowest three closing prices during the ten trading days prior to the conversion date.

g)  
On May 29, 2013, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher for $32,500 (the "Sixth Asher Note"). The principal was received and recorded on June 5, 2013. The note bears interest at 8% and matures on March 4, 2014. In the event that the note remains unpaid at that date, the Company will pay default interest of 22%. Asher 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 average lowest three closing prices during the ten trading days prior to the conversion date.
 
 
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h)  
On July 15, 2013, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher for $37,500 (the "Seventh Asher Note"). The principal was received and recorded on August 1, 2013. The note bears interest at 8% and matures on April 17, 2014. In the event that the note remains unpaid at that date, the Company will pay default interest of 22%. Asher 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 average lowest three closing prices during the ten trading days prior to the conversion date.
 
i)  
On August 28, 2013, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher for $37,500 (the "Eighth Asher Note"). The principal was received and recorded on September 4, 2013. The note bears interest at 8% and matures on May 30, 2014. In the event that the note remains unpaid at that date, the Company will pay default interest of 22%. Asher 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 40% of the average lowest three closing prices during the ten trading days prior to the conversion date.
 
j)  
On April 25, 2012, the Company entered into a promissory note with Rousay Holdings Ltd. (“Rousay”) for $10,000,000 (“Original Rousay Note”). During year 2012, $2 million of the promissory note had been funded and $710,000 has been repaid. On October 8, 2012, the Company issued a new promissory note to Rousay to replace the Original Rousay Note, where the face of the note is $1,290,000. The new note was due on April 26, 2013 with an interest rate of 20% per annum. On April 26, 2013, Rousay has an option of receiving an amount of restricted common stock of the Company equal to 10% of the then outstanding and issued common stock of the Company in lieu of payment of principal and interest. In connection with the replacement of Original Rousay Note, the Company issued 1,018,648 common shares, valued at $81,492, to Rousay and recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt. The Company did not repay the note on April 26, 2013 and the note holder did not convert the note. This note is currently in default.
 
Due to the JSJ and Asher notes’ conversion feature, the actual number of shares of common stock that would be required if a conversion of the note was made through the issuance of 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 common share amount. As a result, the conversion feature requires derivative accounting treatment and has been bifurcated from the note and is “marked to market” each reporting period through the statements of operations.
 
The conversion feature of the Fourth Asher Note, Fifth Asher Note, Sixth Asher Note, Seventh Asher Note, Eighth Asher Note and the Third JSJ Note was valued at $90,063, $66,738, $58,102, $65,879, $75,817 and $72,656, respectively, on the issuance date. As a result, these notes were fully discounted and the fair value of the conversion feature in excess of the principal amount of the note of $42,562, $29,238, $25,602, $28,379, $38,317 and $22,656 respectively, was expensed immediately as additional interest expense.
 
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.
 
 
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NOTE 4 – DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES – NOTE CONVERSION FEATURE
 
Due to the conversion feature contained in the JSJ and Asher 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 3 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.
 
The Company remeasured the fair value of the instrument as of September 30, 2013, and recorded an unrealized loss of $9,407 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the derivative liability associated with the note conversion feature was $307,489 and $65,693, respectively. The Company determined the fair values of these liabilities using a Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions:
 
   
December 31,
2012
   
February 15,
2013
   
April 5,
2013
   
June 5,
2013
   
August 1,
2013
   
September 4,
2013
   
September 30,
2013
 
Stock price on measurement date
  $ 0.010     $ 0.080     $ 0.06     $ 0.165     $ 0.110     $ 0.056     $ 0.038  
Exercise price
  $ 0.005     $ 0.036     $ 0.027     $ 0.074     $ 0.050     $ 0.025     $ 0.017  
Discount rate
    0.11 %     0.13 %     0.10 %     0.10 %     0.08 %     0.05 %     0.04 %
Expected volatility
    306 %     242 %     203 %     237 %     232 %     231 %     228 %
Expected dividend yield
    0.00 %     0.00 %     0.00 %     0.00 %     0.00 %     0.00 %     0.00 %
 
NOTE 5 – 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 other than those detailed in Note 7 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
 
In October 2011, the Company entered into a one-year agreement with consultants to provide services relating to the development of an online gaming site. In return for such services, the Company paid the consultants $20,000 per month. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company settled a $60,000 payable to the consultant by issuing 1,280,453 shares valued at $105,293. As of September 30, 2013, the payable to the consultants was $478,000 which included amounts owed for services provided before the agreement was entered.
 
On June 1, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement with Ludlow Capital, Inc. (“Ludlow”) to provide investor relations services to the Company for six months. In consideration for such services, the Company agreed to issue 20,000 shares to Ludlow. On May 31, 2013, 20,000 shares were issued to Ludlow. On January 5, 2013, the Company entered into another agreement with Ludlow to provide investor relations services to the Company for six months. In consideration for such services, the Company agreed to issue 150,000 shares to Ludlow. On April 16, 2013, the Company issued 150,000 shares, valued at $24,000, to Ludlow for such services.
 
 
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On January 5, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with South Street Media, Inc. ("South Street") to provide investor relations services to the Company for six months. In consideration for such services, the Company agreed to issue 150,000 shares, valued at $24,000, to South Street. On April 16, 2013, the Company issued 150,000 shares to South Street for such services.

On May 10, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with JSJ Investments, Inc. ("JSJ") to provide consulting services to assist the Company in raising capital and business planning for three months. In consideration for such services, the Company agreed to issue 175,000 shares to JSJ, valued at 33,250. On May 30, 2013, the Company issued 175,000 shares to JSJ for such services.

On July 1, 2013, the Company entered into a lease agreement for office space in Australia. The agreement terminates on December 31, 2014 with an option to renew for another year. Rent is $30,000 per year and the Company paid a $7,535 security deposit.

On July 14, 2013, the Company entered into a 12-month consultancy agreement with Virtual Technology Group, LLC ("Virtual Technology") 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 agreed to issue 30,000,000 Series B Preferred shares to Virtual Technology. On August 5. 2013, the Company issued 15,000,000 Series B Preferred shares, valued at $21,000 and the remaining shares shall be issued 180 days from the effective date.

NOTE 6 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, loans from Elmside, a shareholder, were $55,991. The loans are currently in default.

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had accounts payable of $571,962 and $275,558, respectively, to its chief executive officer and a company owned 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, 2013, the Company has a $13,500 payable to Jay Goodman.

NOTE 7 – EQUITY

On November 28, 2012, the Company's Board of Directors approved a reverse split of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of its common stock, par value $0.001, at a ratio of 100:1, such that every 100 shares of common stock becomes 1 share of common stock, without amending the Company's total number of authorized common shares. (“Reverse Stock Split”) Shareholders holding a majority of the voting stock voted in favour of the amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to effect a reverse stock split of one hundred-for-one on January 24, 2013. All share number or per share information presented gives effect to the Reverse Stock Split.

Preferred Stock – Series A

On March 22, 2012, Elray entered into a binding letter of intent with Golden Match Holdings Limited (“GM”), a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. Pursuant to the letter of intent, Elray and GM would enter into an acquisition agreement in which Elray was to acquire all of the outstanding shares of GM and the shareholders and consultants of GM was to acquire a minimum of 95% of the Company’s common stock. Pursuant to the agreement, Elray had 30 days to secure a $10,000,000 line of credit or loan before Elray and GM enter into a definitive purchase agreement.
 
 
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On May 3, 2012, in anticipation of the imminent closing of the GM acquisition, the Company authorized the creation of 300,000,000 shares of Series A preferred stock. Prior to a planned reverse split of common shares at a ratio of 100:1, the Series A Preferred Series shares are convertible at a rate of 100 common shares for each Series A Preferred Share.

On May 4, 2012, the Company entered into an acquisition agreement (the “Acquisition Agreement”) under which the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of GM. This follows the letter of intent previously signed on March 22, 2012. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, Elray acquired 100% of GM, an investment holding company which has a profit sharing agreement with CALI Promocao de Jogos Sociedade Unipessoal Lda., a company incorporated under the laws of the Special Administrative Region of Macau. In the agreement, the Company transferred to the principals of GM 211,018,516 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock, which on a fully diluted basis, was equal to 95% of the Company's then outstanding shares. In accordance with the above-referenced agreement, Mr. Lao Sio I had been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. On July 1, 2012, the Board of Directors held a special board meeting, wherein a motion was approved to remove Mr. Lao Sio I as a director.

On September 27, 2013, the Company entered into a Termination Agreement (the “Termination Agreement”), with Mr. Lao Sio I, Millennium Commodity Trading Pty Ltd., a Hong Kong corporation (“Millennium”) and Millennium Holdings Pty Ltd., a Hong Kong corporation (“Millennium Holdings”), whereby the Company, Mr. Lao Sio I, Millennium and Millennium Holdings agreed to rescind the Acquisition Agreement dated May 4, 2012, entered into between the Company and Mr. Lao Sio I (the “Sale Agreement”). Following execution of the Acquisition Agreement, disputes arose between the Company, Mr. Lao Sio I, Millennium and Millennium Holdings regarding the parties’ obligations and performance under the Acquisition Agreement. As a result, legal proceedings were instituted in the District Court of Clark County in the State of Nevada and also in Juizo Civel, Tribunal Judicial de Base in Macau. The parties have now resolved all disputes related to the litigation and the Acquisition Agreement and have entered into a Settlement Agreement, which requires that the parties enter into and deliver the Termination Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Termination Agreement, the Company agreed to return to Mr. Lao Sio I, Millennium and Millennium Holdings all of the stock of Golden Match it received under the Acquisition Agreement and Mr. Lao Sio I, Millennium and Millennium Holdings agreed to return to the Company all of the stock of the Company they received under the Acquisition Agreement. Mr. Lao Sio I therefore has relinquished any right to be a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. All parties also agreed to release each other for any and all claims that they hold against each other.

As of September 30, 2013, the 211,018,516 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued had been recorded at par value of $211,019, with a subscription receivable at the same amount.

Preferred Stock – Series B

On July 1, 2012, the Company authorized the creation of 100,000,000 shares of Series B preferred stock. One hundred shares of Series B preferred stock are convertible to one share of the Company’s common stock and has voting rights of 1,000:1 with common stock. On September 24, 2012, the authorized Series B Preferred Stock was increased from 100,000,000 to 280,000,000.

On July 3, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement with Maxwell Newbould to acquire certain assets and intellectual property related to Penny Auction Technology, in exchange for 88,000,000 shares of the Company’s Series B preferred stock.  The shares were issued to Gold Globe Investments acting as an escrow agent. The Series B preferred shares are to be held by Gold Globe Investments until such time as the Company concludes its due diligence. Gold Globe Investments holds the voting rights to these shares whilst the due diligence is conducted. On completion of the due diligence to the satisfaction of the Company, Maxwell Newbould will be granted a seat on the Board of Directors of the Company and an additional 20,000,000 Series B Preferred Shares. The Company has recently extended the due diligence period for a further 120 days and expects to conclude its due diligence within year 2013.

On July 14, 2013, the Company entered into a 12-month consultancy agreement with Virtual Technology Group, LLC ("Virtual Technology") 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 agreed to issue 30,000,000 Series B Preferred shares to Virtual Technology. On August 5. 2013, the Company issued 15,000,000 Series B Preferred shares and the remaining shares shall be issued 180 days from the effective date.

The 88,000,000 shares of Series B Preferred stock issued have been recorded at par value of $88,000, with a subscription receivable at the same amount. The 15,000,000 shares of Series B Preferred stock issued have been recorded at market value of $21,000.
 
 
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Common Stock

On February 22, 2013, the Company issued 857,143 shares of its common stock to settle accounts payable of $30,000 to Portspot Consultants Limited ("Portspot"). These shares were valued at $77,143 based on the market price on the settlement date. The Company recorded a loss of $47,143 related to the settlement.

On April 1, 2013, the Company issued 400,000 shares of common stock valued at $26,600, based on the stock price on the grant date, to its directors for services provided.

On April 4, 2013, the Company issued 1,128,827 shares of its common stock to settle accounts payable of $80,000 to Pancar Capital LLC. These shares were valued at $74,729 based on the market price on the settlement date. The difference between the value of these shares and the amount settled was recorded in additional paid-in capital.

On April 4, 2013, the Company issued 423,310 shares of its common stock to settle accounts payable of $30,000 to Portspot. These shares were valued at $28,023 based on the market price on the settlement date. The difference between the value of these shares and the amount settled was recorded in additional paid-in capital.

On April 24, 2013, the Company issued 3,650,700 shares of its common stock to settle accounts payable of $200,000 to Anthony Brian Goodman, the Company's Chief Executive Officer. These shares were valued at $365,070 based on the market price at the issuance date. The Company recorded a loss of $165,070 related to the settlement.

On May 20, 2013, the Company agreed to settle a payable of $60,000 to Pancar Capital LLC by issuing 833,333 shares of common stock, valued at $137,500, and recorded a $77,500 loss on settlement. The shares have not yet been issued and the $137,500 was recorded under accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2013.

On May 30, 2013, the Company issued 20,000 shares of its common stock valued at $600, based on the stock price on the service completion date of December 1, 2012, Ludlow for earlier consulting services provided.
 
On May 30, 2013, the Company issued 60,000 shares of its common stock valued at $33,000, based on the stock price on the grant date of July 12, 2012, to its directors for earlier services provided.

On May 30, 2013, the Company issued 200,000 shares of its common stock valued at $20,000, based on the stock price on the grant date of April 23, 2013, to David Price for services provided.

On May 30, 2013, the Company issued 175,000 shares of its common stock valued at $31,500, based on the stock price on the issuance date, to JSJ for consulting services provided.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued 327,120, 1,460,769, and 1,511,088 shares of common stock for the conversion of the Second JSJ Note, Third Asher Note and Fourth Asher Note in the amount of $25,000, $32,500, $42,000, respectively (see Note 3).

NOTE 8 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 24, 2013, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher for $27,500 (the "Ninth Asher Note"). The note bears interest at 8% and matures on July 28, 2014. In the event that the note remains unpaid at that date, the Company will pay default interest of 22%. Asher 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 40% of the average lowest three closing prices during the ten trading days prior to the conversion date.

In October 2013, the Company issued 2,573,643 shares of common stock for the conversion of the outstanding principal and accrued interest of the Fourth Asher Note in the amount of $7,400 and part of the outstanding principal of the Fifth Asher Note in the amount of $12,000.
 
 
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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, 2013. 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, 2012 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 Resource, Inc. was incorporated in Nevada on December 13, 2006. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Angkor Wat Minerals Ltd. was incorporated in Cambodia on June 26, 2006.

Elray owned a 100% interest in Porphyry Creek, a 90-square kilometer gold and copper claim located in Cambodia. On February 10, 2011, Elray entered into an agreement to dispose of Angkor Wat Minerals in exchange for 56,847,500 ordinary shares of Cambodian Gold PLC, and the majority shareholders and board of directors of the Company approved a dividend of 56,847,500 shares of Cambodian Gold PLC to the Elray shareholders of record as of February 7, 2011 on a basis of one share of Cambodian Gold for each share owned in Elray. As of the current date, Cambodian Gold PLC has failed to take transfer of the gold mining assets and issue the shares in exchange. Elray has failed to find a buyer for these assets and has discontinued maintenance and exploitation of the gold mining properties. Exploitation of the gold mining properties is not part of the current business strategy and therefore does not justify the expenditure and resources necessary to maintain and exploit them.

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, in consideration of the issuance of 5,924,547 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 5,924,547 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.  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 Roy Sugarman and Michael Silverman were elected as replacements; and Michael J. Malbourne resigned as Secretary and David E Price, Esq. was appointed as a replacement.
 
 
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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. As consideration for the acquisition of Splitrock, on December 9, 2011, the Company has issued 592,454,728 shares to the shareholders of Splitrock as full consideration therefore.

On March 22, 2012, Elray entered into a binding letter of intent with Golden Match (“GM”), a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. Pursuant to the letter of intent, Elray and Golden Match would enter into an acquisition agreement in which Elray was to acquire all of the outstanding shares of GM and the shareholders and consultants of GM was to acquire a minimum of 95% of the Company’s common stock. Pursuant to the agreement, Elray had 30 days to secure a $10,000,000 line of credit or loan before Elray and GM enter into a definitive purchase agreement.

On May 4, 2012, the Company entered into an acquisition agreement (the “Acquisition Agreement”) under which the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of GM. This follows the letter of intent previously signed on March 22, 2012. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, Elray acquired 100% of GM, an investment holding company which has a profit share agreement with CALI Promocao de Jogos Sociedade Unipessoal Lda., a company incorporated under the laws of the Special Administrative Region of Macau. In terms of the agreement, Elray transferred, to the principals of GM, 211,018,516 of its Series A Preferred Stock, which on a fully diluted basis will equal 95% of the Company's then outstanding shares. The principals of GM then became the Company’s majority shareholder. In accordance with the above-referenced agreement, Mr. Lao Sio I had been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Subsequently, on July 1, 2012, the Board of Directors held a special board meeting, wherein a motion was approved to remove Mr. Lao Sio I as a director. As of the date of this report, the Company is seeking rescission of the transaction and seeking damages; the Company has filed a counterclaim and is engaged in legal proceedings with Mr. Lao Sio I.

On September 27, 2013, the Company entered into a Termination Agreement (the “Termination Agreement”), with Mr. Lao Sio I, Millennium Commodity Trading Pty Ltd., a Hong Kong corporation (“Millennium”) and Millennium Holdings Pty Ltd., a Hong Kong corporation (“Millennium Holdings”), whereby the Company, Mr. Lao Sio I, Millennium and Millennium Holdings agreed to rescind the Acquisition Agreement dated May 4, 2012, entered into between the Company and Mr. Lao Sio I (the “Sale Agreement”). Following execution of the Acquisition Agreement, disputes arose between the Company, Mr. Lao Sio I, Millennium and Millennium Holdings regarding the parties’ obligations and performance under the Acquisition Agreement. As a result, legal proceedings were instituted in the District Court of Clark County in the State of Nevada and also in Juizo Civel, Tribunal Judicial de Base in Macau. The parties have now resolved all disputes related to the litigation and the Acquisition Agreement and have entered into a Settlement Agreement, which requires that the parties enter into and deliver the Termination Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Termination Agreement, the Company agreed to return to Mr. Lao Sio I, Millennium and Millennium Holdings all of the stock of Golden Match it received under the Acquisition Agreement and Mr. Lao Sio I, Millennium and Millennium Holdings agreed to return to the Company all of the stock of the Company they received under the Acquisition Agreement. Mr. Lao Sio I therefore has relinquished any right to be a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. All parties also agreed to release each other for any and all claims that they hold against each other.

Plan of Operation

Elray is in the process of developing an online casino and related technologies to provide gaming to customers where such activity is legal. Elray will utilize software provided by a third party vendor to provide online casino games in selected markets. Development of the online casino games requires Elray to customize the appearance and branding of the third party software and establish merchant services to accept payments and facilitate distribution of winnings.

After completion of the development phase, our primary function is to market the online casino and provide support to online gamers.

Player acquisition is a key factor for organic growth in the online gaming industry. Players are primarily acquired from affiliates for a fixed fee or percentage of earnings based on negotiated predetermined criteria. Affiliates are websites or individuals that attract players through various means such as player news/interest websites, email campaigns or other relationships. The key is that payment to affiliates takes place only when negotiated criteria are met. The criteria may be player minimum deposit, level of play, or revenue earned.  The critical element is that unlike most marketing campaigns, the revenues returned by marketing spend is predictable.
 
 
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The key elements of player retention are the creation of exciting opportunities to maintain player interest and increase play frequency. Similar to land-based casinos’ compensation programs; the tools used for this purpose include prizes, “free money,” opportunities to play against famous (or infamous) players, and tournament qualification.

Results of Operations

Three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.

Revenues

We did not generate revenues during the reporting period. 

Expenses

During the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, general and administrative expenses were $974,844 and $930,977, respectively. The increase in general and administrative expense was primarily a result of the increase of the legal fees which was partially offset by the decrease of the development costs. Legal fees were $636,044 and $331,889 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Development costs were $297 and $267,972 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Interest Expense

During the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, interest expense was $222,328 and $173,537, respectively. The increase of interest expense was due to issuance of convertible notes of Asher 7 and Asher 8 during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative liability - note conversion feature

Unrealized gain on derivative liability - note conversion feature was $12,028 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and $11,045 for the three months ended September 30, 2012.  The increase was primarily resulted from the fluctuation of the Company’s stock price.

Net Loss

We incurred net losses from operations of $1,185,094 and $1,093,069 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase of net loss in 2013 was a result of the items discussed above.

Nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 
Revenues
 
We did not generate revenues during the reporting period.
 
 
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Expenses
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, general and administrative expenses were $1,657,191 and $1,663,222, respectively. The decrease in general and administrative expense was primarily a result of the decrease of the development costs and the increase of legal fees. Development costs were $3,189 and $375,606 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Legal fees were $684,363 and $335,520 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
Interest Expense
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, interest expense was $534,840 and $353,504, respectively. The increase of interest expense was mainly due to the issuance of convertible notes of Asher 4, Asher 5, Asher 6, Asher 7, Asher 8, JSJ 3, and Rousay Holdings Note and an increase in average outstanding debt balances during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative liability - note conversion feature

Unrealized loss on derivative liability - note conversion feature was $9,407 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to unrealized gain on derivative liabilities of $3,506 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The change primarily resulted from the fluctuation of the Company’s stock price.

Loss on settlement of accounts payable

Loss on settlement of accounts payable was $289,713 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. On February 22, 2013, the Company issued 857,143 shares of its common stock to settle accounts payable of $30,000 to Portspot and recorded a loss of $47,143 related to the settlement. On April 24, 2013, the Company issued 3,650,700 shares of its common stock to settle accounts payable of $200,000 to Anthony Brian Goodman and recorded a loss of $165,070 related to the settlement. On May 20, 2013, the Company agreed to settle payables of $60,000 to Pancar by issuing 833,333 shares of common stock, valued at $137,500, and recorded a $77,500 loss on settlement.

Net Loss
 
We incurred net losses from operations of $2,491,151 and $2,012,030 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase of net loss in 2013 was a result of the items discussed above.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $235,124 compared to $1,255,387 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in cash used in operations was primarily attributable to fewer activities related to development costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Our cash used in investing activities was $7,535 and $900,337 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively. Cash used in investing activities during 2013 was the security deposit for the Company’s office lease. Cash used in investing activities during 2012 was related to restricted cash of $900,337 held in escrow during the settlement process with Rousay Holdings Ltd. for a promissory note.

Our cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $242,500, compared to $2,142,500 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease is mainly due to the decrease of proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes payable.
 
 
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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, exploration expenses and other general and administrative expenses.

Due to our lack of operating history and present inability to generate 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, 2013 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

On May 4, 2012, the Company entered into an acquisition agreement under which the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of GM. On September 27, 2013, the Company entered into a Termination Agreement (the “Termination Agreement”), with Mr. Lao Sio I, Millennium Commodity Trading Pty Ltd., a Hong Kong corporation (“Millennium”) and Millennium Holdings Pty Ltd., a Hong Kong corporation (“Millennium Holdings”), whereby the Company, Mr. Lao Sio I, Millennium and Millennium Holdings agreed to rescind the Acquisition Agreement dated May 4, 2012, entered into between the Company and Mr. Lao Sio I (the “Sale Agreement”). Following execution of the Acquisition Agreement, disputes arose between the Company, Mr. Lao Sio I, Millennium and Millennium Holdings regarding the parties’ obligations and performance under the Acquisition Agreement. As a result, legal proceedings were instituted in the District Court of Clark County in the State of Nevada and also in Juizo Civel, Tribunal Judicial de Base in Macau. The parties have now resolved all disputes related to the litigation and the Acquisition Agreement and have entered into a Settlement Agreement, which requires that the parties enter into and deliver the Termination Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Termination Agreement, the Company agreed to return to Mr. Lao Sio I, Millennium and Millennium Holdings all of the stock of Golden Match it received under the Acquisition Agreement and Mr. Lao Sio I, Millennium and Millennium Holdings agreed to return to the Company all of the stock of the Company they received under the Acquisition Agreement. Mr. Lao Sio I therefore has relinquished any right to be a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. All parties also agreed to release each other for any and all claims that they hold against each other.

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 February 22, 2013, the Company issued 857,143 shares of its common stock to settle accounts payable of $30,000 to Portspot Consultants Limited ("Portspot"). These shares were valued at $77,143 based on the market price of settlement date. The Company recorded a loss of $47,143 related to the settlement.

On April 1, 2013, the Company issued 400,000 shares of common stock valued at $26,600, based on the stock price of grant date, to its directors for services provided.

On April 4, 2013, the Company issued 1,128,827 shares of its common stock to settle accounts payable of $80,000 to Pancar Capital LLC. These shares were valued at $74,729 based on the market price of settlement date. The difference between the value of these shares and the amount settled was recorded in additional paid-in capital.

On April 4, 2013, the Company issued 423,310 shares of its common stock to settle accounts payable of $30,000 to Portspot. These shares were valued at $28,023 based on the market price of settlement date. The difference between the value of these shares and the amount settled was recorded in additional paid-in capital.

On April 16, 2013, the Company issued 150,000 shares of its common stock valued at $24,000, based on the stock price of service completion date of September 30, 2013, to Ludlow for consulting services.
 
On April 16, 2013, the Company issued 150,000 shares of its common stock valued at $24,000, based on the stock price of service completion date of September 30, 2013, to South Street for consulting services.
 
On April 24, 2013, the Company issued 3,650,700 shares of its common stock to settle accounts payable of $200,000 to Anthony Brian Goodman, the Company's Chief Executive Officer. These shares were valued at $365,070 based on the market price of issuance date. The Company recorded a loss of $165,070 related to the settlement.
 
On May 20, 2013, the Company agreed to settle payable of $60,000 to Pancar Capital LLC by issuing 833,333 shares of common stock, valued at $137,500, and recorded $77,500 loss of settlement. The shares have not yet been issued and the $137,500 was recorded under accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2013.

On May 30, 2013, the Company issued 20,000 shares of its common stock valued at $600, based on the stock price of service completion date of December 1, 2012, to Ludlow for earlier consulting services provided.
 
On May 30, 2013, the Company issued 60,000 shares of its common stock valued at $33,000, based on the stock price of grant date of July 12, 2012, to its directors for earlier services provided.
 
 
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On May 30, 2013, the Company issued 200,000 shares of its common stock valued at $20,000, based on the stock price of grant date of April 23, 2013, to David Price for services provided.

On May 30, 2013, the Company issued 175,000 shares of its common stock valued at $31,500, based on the stock price of issuance date, to JSJ for consulting services provided.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued 327,120, 1,460,769, and 1,511,088 shares of common stock for the conversion of the Second JSJ Note, Third Asher Note and Fourth Asher Note in the amount of $25,000, $32,500, $42,000 respectively (see Note 3).

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.
 
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
 
** XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.
 
 
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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, 2013
By:
/s/ Anthony Goodman
 
   
Anthony Goodman,
 
   
President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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