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Oasys Special Event Unveils Lineup of Speakers and Participating Companies

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SINGAPORE & TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 22 June 2023 - Oasys, a gaming-optimised blockchain, today announced the agenda for its inaugural Oasys Special Event. Scheduled to take place at Kyoto's historic Nijo Castle on June 28, 2023, the gathering will feature keynote presentations from industry-leading companies such as Bandai Namco Entertainment and Ubisoft, among a dozen other pioneering game companies. The assembly provides a unique opportunity to grasp future trends and advancement, aiming to spearhead the integration of blockchain technology in the gaming industry. The participating entities at the event include renowned firms such as Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., BLOCKSMITH&Co., Coinmusume, Com2uS, double jump.tokyo Inc., DMM.com LLC, Digital Entertainment Asset Pte. Ltd., Enish Inc., Mixi, Inc., Ubisoft, and OASYX. The event will showcase updates on previously announced titles, exciting reveals of new blockchain games, and fresh Verses. SEGA as the licensor and guest speaker, is also set to unveil additional details. Through shared insights into their recent endeavours and discussion on future explorations in blockchain, the event aims to cast a spotlight on the potential of this transformative technology in reshaping the gaming landscape. Daiki Moriyama, Director, Oasys, said: “The interest of leading Web2 entities like Bandai Namco and Ubisoft for the Web3 space represents a milestone in the gaming industry. Their embrace of blockchain technology can pave the way for more community-driven economics and user-centric experiences. Our event intends to catalyse this moment, spotlighting these explorative developments and underscoring the promising future of blockchain in gaming.” Masaaki Taira, Member of the House of Representatives and head of the Liberal Democratic Party’s Web3 Project Team (Web3PT), will also deliver a keynote address through a dedicated video letter at their inaugural Oasys Special Event, adding further gravitas to the proceedings. His advocacy for Web3 signifies Japan's commitment to fostering blockchain technology, further reflected in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's (METI) decision to sponsor Japan Blockchain Week. MIYAVI, lauded for his innovative "slap style" of guitar playing, will conclude the event with a live performance. Known for his wide-reaching influence spanning from music to Hollywood films and international humanitarian efforts, MIYAVI continues to command a global presence as one of Japan's most dynamic artists. To extend its reach, Oasys will live-stream the event's presentations, offering access to international audiences. Several domestic and international media outlets have also agreed to serve as media partners, including CoinPost, Blockchain Game Info, Block Tempo, and PANews. Event Details: Date and Time: June 28, 2023 (Wednesday), 19:00-21:00 JST (doors open at 18:30) Location: Nijo Castle, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan Entrance Fee: Complimentary Registration: Prospective attendees are required to register in advance. Weather Contingency: In the event of inclement weather, the gathering will be rescheduled to June 29, 2023 Since its launch in December 2022, Oasys has revolutionised the way gamers and developers create and interact on blockchain, supporting about 20 games in its ecosystem. In less than a year, Oasys has forged strategic partnerships with leading players in gaming, entertainment and technology industry, including MIXI, NEXON, KDDI, SoftBank, DMM, and YGG Japan. Oasys continues its mission to bring blockchain gaming to the world by forging strategic partnerships and releasing an extensive pipeline of ecosystem updates, titles and Verses. About Oasys Oasys was established in February 2022 to increase mainstream play-and-earn adoption, and at launch, committed to partnering with 25 gaming and Web3 tech companies to act as validators, such as Bandai Namco Research, SEGA, Ubisoft and Yield Guild Games. Led by a team of blockchain experts and joining forces with the biggest gaming company names to serve as the initial validators, Oasys is revolutionising the gaming industry with its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) based blockchain. With a focus on creating an ecosystem for gamers and developers to distribute and develop blockchain-based games, Oasys solves the problems game developers face when building games on the blockchain. The trifecta approach of the fastest network powered by the gaming community, a scalable network powered by AAA game developers and the blockchain offering the best user experience with fast transactions and zero gas fees for users, readies participants to enter the Oasys and play. More information on Oasys is available at: Website: https://www.oasys.games Twitter: https://twitter.com/oasys_games Discord: http://discord.gg/oasysgames Contact Details Oasys Media Contact oasys@wachsman.com Company Website https://www.oasys.games/

June 22, 2023 01:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Oasys unveils new visual identity to reflect its ambition to bring blockchain gaming to the masses

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SINGAPORE & TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 22 June 2023 - Oasys, a gaming-optimised blockchain, officially unveils its new visual identity today—a fresh new look for a pioneer in the gaming and blockchain industries. Aligned with Oasys’ strategic vision, its modernised look and positioning represent its aim to appeal to the global gaming audiences, and to bring blockchain gaming to the masses. This year will bring a host of new blockchain game releases from major developers as the market enters a new phase of mass adoption of blockchain technology. Amid this change, Oasys has recognised the need to target a broader and more general audience beyond the crypto landscape, as has often been the case with blockchain projects. By incorporating gaming elements of fun, interaction, and community into its visual identity, Oasys cements its status as a gaming-specific, rather than a general-purpose, blockchain. Oasys has tweaked its existing logo, making it flatter and simpler while retaining a multi-layered design that reflects the Oasys ecosystem’s unique architecture. Similarly, they have changed their logo’s text to a design that recalls the buttons on a game controller. The overall colour palette includes colourful accents of pink, blue and yellow on a white background to express the fun of gaming and evoke the world of entertainment, while a neon toned version is also available on a black background, targeting core gamers. At the same time, Oasys reskinned its website ( https://www.oasys.games/ ), introducing elements that emphasise fun and interactivity to highlight that the platform specialises in games. The reimagined tagline—Unreal Games Made Real—encapsulates the unique benefits and exhilarating experiences that web3 technologies introduce to gamers. Today, gamers play and pay to earn in-game rewards that only retain their value solely within the virtual confines of the game. In addition to uncompromised speed and zero gas fees, the Oasys blockchain aspires to enable gamers to take their rewards with them across different r games and beyond. This innovative network, along with the games within it, makes it possible for avatars, power-ups, weapons, and a plethora of other in-game assets to be transferred inter-games or to NFT marketplaces. This unfolds a rich "multiverse" of gaming experiences, evoking a sense of awe and wonderment, the kind of “Unreal” world that gamers have always dreamt of. Oasys' brand aesthetic, inspired by diverse gaming universes, can be previewed on the Oasys’ website. While this exploration is just the beginning, a simplified version is currently available, with future expansions and function improvements planned. Meanwhile, to further demonstrate its long-term commitment to developing the future of gaming, Oasys emphasises in its new brand positioning that established names in the gaming industry support it. Major gaming houses such as Sega, Ubisoft, and Bandai Namco have thrown their support behind Oasys. Ultimately, Oasys is building a global standard for the blockchain gaming industry that aims to become a broad platform for a wide range of gaming applications. Oasys' visual identity renewal comes in the run-up to IVS CRYPTO 2023, Kyoto, June 28-30, happening alongside the acclaimed Japan Blockchain Week as well as a special parallel event that Oasys is staging at the historic Nijo Castle. About Oasys Oasys was established in February 2022 to increase mainstream play-and-earn adoption, and at launch, committed to partnering with 25 gaming and Web3 tech companies to act as validators, such as Bandai Namco Research, SEGA, Ubisoft, and Yield Guild Games. Led by a team of blockchain experts and joining forces with the biggest gaming company names to serve as the initial validators, Oasys is revolutionising the gaming industry with its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) based blockchain. With a focus on creating an ecosystem for gamers and developers to distribute and develop blockchain-based games, Oasys solves the problems game developers face when building games on the blockchain. The trifecta approach of the fastest network powered by the gaming community, a scalable network powered by AAA game developers and the blockchain offering the best user experience with fast transactions and zero gas fees for users readies participants to enter the Oasys and play. More information on Oasys is available at: Website: https://www.oasys.games Twitter: https://twitter.com/oasys_games Discord: http://discord.gg/oasysgames Contact Details Oasys Media Contact oasys@wachsman.com Company Website https://www.oasys.games/

June 22, 2023 01:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Carey Bringle Partners with Josh Williams For Another Year at the NASCAR Xfinity Series

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A few years after Carey Bringle opened the Peg Leg Porker restaurant, he got a call from an ARCA race car driver's manager asking if he would feed a team in exchange for a sticker on his car in the Nashville race. She talked about how this independent driver visited children's hospitals in every city he raced in. The story hit home for Carey, a pediatric cancer survivor himself. That driver was Josh Williams and he won the race that night. Ever since that race, Josh and Carey have kept in touch and Peg Leg Porker has sponsored Josh's car in his Nashville races. Since that time, Carey started more ventures and Josh moved up to the Xfinity series. One thing didn't change, the connection between the two. Both are fiercely independent and both share a passion for supporting charitable causes. In fact, last year, Josh was a finalist for the Comcast Community Champion Award. The ceremony was in Nashville and Carey was right there to support Josh's amazing charitable work across the country. This year is no different. Peg Leg Porker will again be a sponsor on Josh's car and while Josh is in town, he will make a visit to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. The TN Lottery 250 is this weekend on Saturday at the Nashville Superspeedway. The race starts with driver intros at 2:00 CST. A Nashville native, pitmaster Carey Bringle has been competing in barbecue contests for more than 27 years, and has the blue ribbons to prove it. With a deep southern background built around family values and appreciating a good meal, Bringle founded Peg Leg Porker in 2013. Peg Leg Porker is named after Bringle himself and his greatest win, a cancer battle that he triumphed at the age of 17. With his win, he lost his leg, which led him to create a new name and only added more fire to his passion for success. What started out as a whole hog BBQ team and catering business, turned into a whole lifestyle brand, inclusive of spirits, sauces and spices, to accompany world-class BBQ. Upon opening its doors in the heart of Nashville, Peg Leg Porker was quickly named one of the hottest BBQ joints in the country by numerous media outlets, including Food Network, The Travel Channel, BBC, Southern Living Magazine, Texas Monthly, GQ, Garden and Gun Magazine, and many more. Peg Leg Porker is known for its juicy, smoked-to-perfection pork ribs drenched with a spicy dry seasoning *after* being smoked. Not to mention they're made from scratch, yet playful sides, like Kool-Aid pickles and pork rind nachos, plus Peg Leg Porker’s southern hospitality have guests feeling right at home. Peg Leg Porker has expanded, sharing their ‘cue with fans all over the world with their e-commerce site to ship nationwide. Although many wish Bringle would open another location, there will only be one Peg Leg Porker. Bringle says, “We’re building a legacy, not a chain.” This year, they will be celebrating a decade of being a part of the Nashville community and are excited to continue to be a part of it for many years to come. Contact Details Madison Baber +1 210-213-2426 madison@rprfirm.com Company Website https://www.peglegporker.com/

June 21, 2023 04:00 PM Central Daylight Time

FiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE) Reports 21% Year-On-Year Growth In Revenue In Q1 2023 and Expects Positive Adjusted EBITDA in Q4

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By Jad Malaeb, Benzinga On May 10, 2023, FiscalNote Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NOTE) announced its financial results for the first quarter that ended on March 31, 2023. FiscalNote, a provider of global policy and market intelligence, reported a 21% increase in revenue to $31.5 million compared to the same period in the previous year. This result was consistent with the guidance range previously provided. FiscalNote's subscription revenue, which accounted for approximately 90% of its total revenue, grew 25% year-over-year, with 14% of that increase being organic. The company reported a gross profit of $22.6 million, representing a gross margin of 72%, while non-GAAP adjusted gross profit was $25.2 million, representing an 80% non-GAAP adjusted gross margin. The company had a GAAP net loss of $19.3 million and an adjusted EBITDA loss of $7.0 million with higher Q1 seasonal public company costs, which was consistent with its previous guidance. FiscalNote continued to demonstrate its leadership in delivering AI-enabled policy and market information which empowers organizations to mitigate risk and navigate businesses confidently in an increasingly complex global geopolitical, economic, and regulatory environment. The company's first quarter operational metrics showed an organic run-rate revenue increase of 9% to $124 million as of March 31, 2023, a 19% total growth year-over-year (YoY), and a 10% growth over the prior year on a proforma basis. Its Annual Recurring Revenue was approximately $119 million on March 31, 2023, representing a 19% total growth year-over-year and a 10% growth over the prior year on a proforma basis. FiscalNote’s financial outlook for the second quarter of 2023 foresees a GAAP revenue of $32 million to $34 million, representing 18% to 25% YoY growth, and an adjusted EBITDA loss of $4.5 million to $3.5 million for the quarter. The company has implemented efficiency programs that leverage its prior investments in technology and sales and marketing to optimize operations, enhance the company’s go-to-market strategy, and reduce costs, which are all expected to significantly benefit adjusted EBITDA starting in the second quarter. FiscalNote reiterated its full-year 2023 guidance, with a GAAP revenue of $136 million to $141 million – representing 20% to 24% year-over-year growth – and total run-rate revenue of $148 million to $155 million, representing growth of 17% to 22% over the prior year on a proforma basis. Additionally, FiscalNote expects to achieve approximately break-even adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter and positive adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2023, marking an improvement of approximately 71% YoY. FiscalNote's CEO, Tim Hwang, said, "With each quarter, we are continuing to prove our model of building an enduring and resilient growth company with compounding subscription revenue growth, strong gross margins, and, over time, an impressive free cash flow model." The company's financial results demonstrate that FiscalNote is executing well on its plan to become a profitable enterprise SaaS technology provider, and it is confident that it will continue to maintain its leadership in the market. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

June 21, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

FDA Issues Warning Letter To iRhythm: An Opportunity For The Cardiac Monitoring Space And One Company In Particular?

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By David Willey, Benzinga The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to the heart monitoring company iRhythm (NASDAQ: IRTC), stating that its products include violations of FDA device and labeling standards. This highlights the prevalence of such issues in the sector – and opens up a space and creates opportunities for other companies in the remote monitoring and cardiac device market like Biotricity Inc. (NASDAQ: BTCY) which have maintained a robust, safety-first approach for their products. Biotricity is a medical technology company that has spent several years building out a complete cardiac product portfolio. Its goal is to provide best-in-class technology, and its innovative products have already helped deliver improvements to patients in the healthcare self-management sector. The company has consistently maintained an “overbuilding” approach to its products and the data and events they transmit, which ensures that its product limitations far exceed what is required. By positioning itself as a leader with its safety-first approach, Biotricity believes it is able to avoid problems that are affecting companies like iRhythm, an issue the company reports is indicative of problems in the larger healthcare system when it comes to companies that focus on selling drugs or clinical services. Some of iRhythm’s key violations as highlighted by the FDA include: End users were not told about the limit on the number of events (100 manual and 500 auto). Data including significant arrhythmias requiring physician notification were being held inaccessible since 2017. The FDA was not provided with device updates, including algorithm and hardware changes. Labeling and marketing claims stated the device can be used with high-risk patients, which is outside of the device’s use indications. Adverse events were not submitted to the FDA for patient injuries including deaths that may have been related to the other violations by iRhythm. This news has the potential to shake up the sector and open up a space in the remote monitoring industry. The market was worth $4.4 billion in 2022 and is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.5% over the next seven years. In collaboration with its affiliated cardiologist, Biotricity is focused on providing a premium product within the remote monitoring space. The company seems to be well-positioned to take advantage of the FDA’s announcement and the impact it will have on the remote monitoring sector. The company reached a record revenue run rate in April when it passed $13 million in annualized revenue. This extends its growth by more than 8% since March, with the growth being driven by sales of remote monitoring products plus subscription-based recurring revenues. The company anticipates its revenue growth to continue throughout 2023, with the CEO stating that the company was “starting to reach a critical mass with growing device sales.” Biotricity Brings AI To Cardiac Monitoring A recent article from the New England Journal of Medicine highlighted the important role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the future of healthcare. According to the article, AI will make it possible to quickly analyze large quantities of data, increasing efficiency and potentially providing new insights. Biotricity has already been working on AI products for several years, using AI technology to power its medical devices and pull deep data on its patients. Its flagship product, Bioflux®, connects physicians with 24/7 access to real-time data and has already recorded data on over 112 billion heartbeats. As a result, Bioflux has been able to identify 4,960 cardiac events in its more than 111,000 patients. This saved patients approximately $17,238 each and $85.5 million in total. There is a significant need for treatments and devices like Biotricity’s that help identify and prevent cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Costs from treatment and premature death from CVDs are around $219 billion annually. CVDs claimed the lives of close to one million people in 2020, making it the leading cause of death in the United States. “Our algorithms for detection of cardiac anomalies are FDA-cleared, and for several years our team of dedicated AI software programmers are continually striving to push that envelope,” said Dr. Waqaas Al-Siddiq, Biotricity Founder and CEO. With a focus on improving patient outcomes through innovative solutions, Biotricity has been working with AI technology and its large datasets over the past few years to develop the next generation of diagnostics. As well as iRhythm, companies in the cardiac medical device sector include BioTelemetry Inc., Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) and Philips (NYSE: PHG). Read more about what Biotricity is doing here. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

June 21, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Revenue Management Solutions Announces Competitor Price Intelligence

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Revenue Management Solutions (RMS), a world leader in data-driven analytics and tech-enabled solutions for restaurants, has launched its Competitor Price Intelligence solution. The competitive price platform includes a proprietary Restaurant Price Index (RPI) that analyzes menu price evolution so users can benchmark pricing across as many as 170,000 quick-service, fast casual, casual dining and fine dining locations. For the first time, restaurant operators can access clean, validated monthly price change data from a simple dashboard interface, revealing insights into the increasingly competitive pricing landscape. Using a proprietary AI technology, the solution continually compares menu prices for all restaurant segments across 50-plus brands in all US states and select countries internationally. Revenue Management Solutions developed the solution to address clients’ most significant concerns. “RMS developed our Competitor Price Intelligence and RPI based on nearly 30 years of menu engineering and pricing strategy,” said RMS Chief Client Officer Bob Donofrio. “With data exclusive to the restaurant industry, operators have a meaningful snapshot of price direction accessible through an easy-to-use, cloud-based platform, with actionable insights to drive pricing strategies, revenue and profitability.” Competitor Price Intelligence is much more than a pricing data dump. Leveraged on RMS’ expertise and combined with the user’s input, the solution delivers pre-categorized, like-for-like menu item comparisons. The dashboard includes comprehensive pricing data for in-store and delivery prices in any US region or market and for major brands internationally using local currencies. Updated monthly, the insights and data timeliness are unmatched by third-party sellers. Additionally, users can: ● Define their competitor set and menu categories ● Compare prices across targeted segments and cuisine types ● Easily tag and compare by location ● Filter by geography and menu category ● Understand how an item is priced ● Track industry and competitor pricing activity over time As mounting costs and inflation pressure the industry, RMS is previewing its Price Map insights with a monthly heatmap featuring the latest average prices for burgers, chicken sandwiches and pizza across all US states. “We asked the world’s leading restaurant brands, through client feedback and focus groups, what they needed to succeed in today’s highly charged environment,” said RMS CEO John Oakes. “The overwhelming answer was competitor pricing data. Timely data wasn’t accessible, and operators didn’t have the staff to make sense of it. Our Competitor Price Intelligence will change that.” Access the free Price Map or learn more about Competitor Price Intelligence at revenuemanage.com. ### About Revenue Management Solutions Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) is committed to supporting restaurants through these ever-changing times. Today, more than 50 major brands in 40-plus countries trust RMS. Its data-driven analytics and tech-enabled solutions optimize sales, menus and a brand’s financial health. RMS provides actionable insights to more than 100,000 restaurant locations worldwide to help them make informed business decisions that drive profitability and combat inflation and rising wages. The company holds five US patents on menu pricing and customer segmentation and supports ongoing academic research efforts. For more information on how RMS helps its clients, visit revenuemanage.com. Contact Details Tracy Henderson +1 720-989-3530 tracy@centerreachcommunication.com Company Website https://www.revenuemanage.com

June 21, 2023 08:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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America’s fastest-growing sport unites retired professional athletes from baseball, hockey, football, and basketball to create PBX Pickleball

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The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), the nation’s leading manager of sports and recreation facilities, have teamed up with sports industry leaders, and retired professional male and female athletes to launch PBX Pickleball. Advisors for the new organization include 3x MLB All-Star Kevin Youkilis, 4x World Series Champ Tino Martinez, 2x MLB All-Star Brad Penny, 18-year MLB veteran Kent Mercker, NHL Player, Coach, GM and Team President Paul Holmgren, 4x Stanley Cup Champ Kris Draper, NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champ Golden Tate, former CEO of USA Pickleball Stu Upson, and more. PBX Pickleball will attract top retired professional athletes from all major sports, including baseball, hockey, football, and basketball, and has entered a partnership with the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) and the NHL Alumni Association. Additional partnerships will be announced. PBX Pickleball will incorporate retired players’ charities and other nonprofit organizations nationwide. PBX Pickleball will consist of four experiences: PBX Tour will bring together retired sports stars turned avid pickleball players, starting with athletes who previously competed at the highest levels of their sports. Each player will represent their respective sports in PBX Pickleball tournaments for audiences watching in person, via television broadcasts, and through digital media. PBX Pro-Ams will allow amateur pickleball players to play with and against former male and female stars of major sports teams. PBX Pickleball Pro-Ams will align with professional pickleball tour stops and occur adjacent to these events, including the PBX Tour. PBX Dream Weekends will offer the ultimate pickleball experience for amateur participants. Pickleball enthusiasts will learn from professional pickleball players and interact with dozens of retired athletes. PBX Corporate Experiences will be fully customizable with turnkey services to support corporate meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. Retired professional athletes will be part of the experience. “The pickleball explosion in America continues to attract players and spectators at a rapid pace,” said Jason Clement, CEO of The Sports Facilities Companies. “Passionate participants now include hundreds of professional athletes who found pickleball in retirement. PBX Pickleball will harness the talent and competitive spirit to offer excitement and experiences that fans will love.” With over 45 SFC-managed venues that represent the SF Network, the Sports Facilities Companies will leverage relationships nationwide to book and market PBX Pickleball events. Notable participants, event dates, venues, broadcast partners, and sponsors will be confirmed in the weeks ahead. “So many sports heroes from baseball, hockey, football, and basketball have become exceptional pickleball players,” said Youkilis. “As one of those retired athletes who picked up the game myself, I’m excited to see PBX Pickleball allow us to scratch our competitive itch, interact with our fans, and continue our playing careers through a sport that is so much fun to play. We’ll also make pickleball a blast to watch on TV.” “Pickleball has not only served as the fastest-growing sport in the country for the past three years, it has been elevated to a social phenomenon,” said Justin Maloof, USA Pickleball Chief Operating Officer. “With that in mind, PBX Pickleball’s vision to interweave other great American sports, while engaging with top pro athletes, will create even more unique and amazing experiences for both pickleball participants and spectators.” PBX Pickleball is currently exploring a multi-year strategic partnership with USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport in the United States. Fans can sign up for PBX Pickleball news at https://pbxpickleball.com or follow @pbxpickleball on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. About The Sports Facilities Companies The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) are the nation’s leading resources for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. As a turn-key solution for community leaders and developers alike, SFC services span the gamut of sports and recreation needs from sports tourism & recreation master planning, program planning, and feasibility through professional facility management services. Our 45+ managed venues and 2000+ team members, represented by the SF Network, welcome more than 25 million guest visits and produce over $300 million in economic impact each year. To learn more, please visit SportsFacilities.com and theSFnetwork.com. About USA Pickleball USA Pickleball is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of pickleball in the United States. Its mission is to promote the development and growth of the sport while sanctioning events and providing annual members with premier tournaments, educational opportunities, player rankings, official rules and other exclusive benefits. USA Pickleball is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that is governed and operated by a Board of Directors and a national office staff, who provide the guidance and infrastructure for the continued expansion of the sport. Contact Details Eric Nemeth nemeth@ericpr.com Company Website https://www.pbxpickleball.com/

June 20, 2023 08:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Quebec Could Be the Next Market for Legalized Sports Betting in Canada

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Sportsbook businesses are urging Quebec to become Canada's next open sports betting jurisdiction. In May, a group of eight Canadian sportsbooks formed the Quebec Online Gaming Coalition to lobby regulators to allow private operators in the province. The initial members of the QOGC include Bet99, DraftKings, Flutter, which owns US sports betting leader FanDuel, BetMGM co-owner Entain, Betway, Rush Street Interactive, Games Global and Apricot Investments. Several of the operators in the coalition, such as Bet99 and Betway, are former unregulated gray market operators in Ontario and favor implementing a licensing and tax structure. The coalition is focused on addressing growing concerns about consumer safety, responsible gaming and advertising, as well as “substantially increasing government revenues.” Right now in Quebec, the only way to gamble on sports is through Loto-Quebec's Mise-o-jeu. The coalition's goal is to assist the government of Quebec in establishing an independent regulatory body and framework for commercial online gambling. While Ontario's sports betting regulators continue to tout their success despite little public transparency, the operators indicate that following the route of its provincial neighbor will be the wisest course of action for Quebec. The call to open additional provincial areas to private operators comes as state officials in the United States seek federal assistance in cracking down on unlawful black-market operators in the country. As Ontario is currently open to private iGaming enterprises, operators are eager to obtain entry to Canada's second-most populous jurisdiction. Quebec has a population of 8.7 million people, which is nearly the same as Virginia. The foundation of the QOGC was prompted by some of the findings of a recent Leger Marketing survey of Quebecers regarding gambling in the province. According to the survey, 71% of Quebecers polled believe the Quebec government could not prevent private internet gaming operators (who could be controlled abroad or outside the province, but not by the province itself), and 66% supported regulating those operators through a license-and-tax system. Loto-Quebec is the only authorized online sports betting service in Quebec, while there are several more in Ontario. Furthermore, while the coalition is only getting the conversation started, the Ontario iGaming model took years to develop, so creating anything similar in Quebec will take time. In April 2022, the Ontario government launched a competitive market for online sports betting and internet casinos. That regulatory framework now contains more than 70 gaming websites, in addition to Loto-Québec's equivalent digital operations in Ontario, which are administered by the government-owned Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. In less than a year of operation, Ontario's system has generated more than $35 billion in total wagering (sports betting, casino, and poker) and $1.4 billion in gross gaming income. Canadian-owned gaming brand NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSXV:BET) is among the companies achieving record wagering within the Ontario market. A Made-in-Ontario Casino and Sportsbook Gaming Platform NorthStar Gaming operates NorthStar Bets, a casino and sportsbook gambling platform with a distinct regional flavor. The platform includes a sportsbook that provides real-time news, data, analysis, and scores while betting, as well as a big selection of popular online casino games. In Q1 2023, NorthStar Gaming reported total wagers of $139.5 million, a 24% increase from Q4 2022. Gross gaming revenue was $4.4 million in Q1 2023, up 8% from the prior-year quarter, while gross margin was $1.2 million, up 20% from Q4 2022. NorthStar Bets was created in partnership with Playtech PLC (LSE:PTECH) (OTC:PYTCY), a leading developer of B2C gambling technology. As part of the agreement, Playtech became NorthStar 's strategic software and services partner, delivering its IMS platform and casino services to Ontario's gambling sector. Playtech also made a C$12.25 million strategic investment in Northstar Gaming to help the Canadian gaming industry expand and flourish. Northstar 's reverse takeover (RTO) financing was completed with this investment, raising a total of C$22.33 million in gross revenues. In addition to live, on-call agents and exclusive sports news and gaming content, NorthStar Gaming offers an unequaled casino and sportsbook experience. The company benefits from its local presence by leveraging its strong Ontario roots, which allows it to stay in tune with and adapt to the province's preferences. NorthStar is well-positioned to become a leader in the intersection of sports media and sports wagering due to collaborations and agreements with notable media companies, including an omnichannel advertising and marketing services agreement with Torstar Corporation, the founder of the Toronto Star. To learn more about NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSXV:BET), visit their website at northstargaming.ca. Disclosure: 1) The author of the Article, or members of the author’s immediate household or family, do not own any securities of the companies set forth in this Article. The author determined which companies would be included in this article based on research and understanding of the sector. 2) The Article was issued on behalf of and sponsored by, NorthStar Gaming Holdings. 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June 19, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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The Game Day Hits Record Video Traffic, Passing A Quarter Billion Views Year-to-Date

The Game Day

NEW YORK, NY - The Game Day, a leading North American digital sports network, has announced record growth in its online video channels, registering over a quarter of a billion views so far in 2023. According to its most recent figures, this represents a growth of 257% compared to the same period last year. "The Game Day's exceptional growth in video views reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality sports content that resonates with fans," said Steve Carey, COO and Co-Founder of The Game Day. "We’re thrilled to pass this growth landmark so far ahead of expectations, and we look forward to enhancing our content portfolio as we expand our reach in the sports media landscape into 2024 and beyond." According to Carey, the growth can be partly attributed to a surge in followers to its flagship TikTok account which — having started from just 21,000 followers at the beginning of 2023 — has now successfully surpassed 100,000+ followers, marking a growth rate of 376% year-to-date. Across all of its operated TikTok channels, the company now boasts over 236,000 followers on the platform. “The Game Day’s monumental growth on TikTok — among other social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube Shorts — shows our commitment to a young millennial and Gen Z audience,” said Olivia Witherite, VP of Digital at The Game Day. “We are creating sports entertainment and sports betting-adjacent content that hits the algorithm and engages our young audience in authentic conversations around sports moments, sports betting and pop culture.” In 2022, The Game Day reached 1.8B social impressions across its network, which includes TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Discord. Of note, 92% of the impressions were organic, including 100% of Q4 impressions. Founded in 2020, the New York-based media company now delivers a wide range of sports specific news and entertainment across the NFL, NBA, MLB and NCAA, including game highlights, player analysis, news, interviews, and fan on the street interviews. Media partners include Major League Soccer and Big3, as well as sportsbooks such as Drafktings, FanDuel and BetMGM. The Game Day is a sports entertainment and media company geared toward millennials and Gen Z. Launched in 2020, The Game Day bridges the gap between casual sports fans and sports bettors, creating and promoting original digital- and social-first content. Fans can follow all of The Game Day’s social content: TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Contact Details The Game Day Lauren Polkey +356 9916 0849 laurenpolkey@thegameday.com The Game Day Olivia Witherite +1 443-617-8028 oliviawitherite@thegameday.com Company Website https://thegameday.com/

June 15, 2023 02:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time