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APP ANNOUNCES HISTORIC BROADCAST DEALS WITH CBS SPORTS AND ESPN

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The APP's 2023 agreements with CBS Sports and ESPN will supercharge the sport of pickleball, bringing the world's fastest growing sport to millions of fans, and driving massive exposure for pickleball’s top players; The two deals guarantee a combined 20 hours of televised coverage across CBS Sports Network and ESPN2 of all 16 2023 APP Tour events, plus more than 200 hours of livestream coverage on ESPN+ and APP TV The Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) has announced historic deals with CBS Sports and ESPN to deliver hundreds of hours of APP Tour pickleball programming throughout 2023, including 12 hours of live matches and highlight-driven programs on CBS Sports Network, eight hours of event recap telecasts on ESPN2 and more than 200 hours of live streaming coverage on ESPN+ and APP TV. “We are delighted to welcome CBS Sports and ESPN to the APP and are excited to be working with two of the most significant names in sports media to bring the sport of pickleball to fans across the country,” commented Tom Webb, APP Chief Marketing Officer. “Over 36.5 million Americans played pickleball in 2022 and this media package enables those fans to tune in to our world-class tournaments, and introduces the sport and its best players to millions more. The APP exists to expand the sport of pickleball domestically and internationally and this media exposure is an important step in that mission.” The APP’s fourth season, the 2023 APP Tour, kicked off in Punta Gorda, Florida, with a sold-out event and over 720 professional and amateur pickleball players from across the USA and around the world. The 2023 APP Tour continues with the APP Daytona Beach Open, taking place at Pictona at Holly Hill in Florida from February 8 - 12. Full details of the 2023 schedule are available at APPTour.org. 2023 APP Television Schedule About the APP Founded in 2019, the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) elevates the sport of pickleball by providing elite platforms for the best players in the world, right through to the millions of people picking up a paddle for the first time. Serving professional pickleball players, senior professionals, amateurs and recreational players in the fastest growing sport in the USA, the APP is the first and only tour officially sanctioned by USA Pickleball. The 2023 APP Tour slate has 16 tournament stops planned, in addition to International and Collegiate Series events. The APP also prides itself on developing the next generation of champions through its Next Gen Series and other youth initiatives. Follow the APP via APPTour.org, on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. About ESPN ESPN, Inc., is the world’s leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment brand, featuring an unmatched portfolio of sports assets. It is comprised of eight U.S. 24-hour television networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, ESPN Deportes, Longhorn Network, SEC Network and the ACC Network; five with HD simulcast services – ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS and ESPN Deportes). Other businesses include direct-to-consumer video service ESPN+, ESPN Audio (broadcast, satellite, digital, podcasts), an array of digital services (ESPN.com and many other sites, ESPN App, fantasy games and more), multi-screen ESPN3, endeavors on every continent around the world across media including more than 40 networks, espnW, consumer products and ESPN Events. Based in Bristol, Conn., ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. Hearst holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN. About ESPN+ ESPN+ is the industry-leading sports streaming service that offers fans in the U.S. thousands of live sports events, original programming not available on ESPN’s linear TV or digital networks and exclusive editorial content from dozens of ESPN writers and reporters. Launched in April 2018, ESPN+ has grown to more than 24.3 million subscribers. Fans sign up to ESPN+ for just $9.99 a month (or $99.99 per year) at ESPN.com, ESPNplus.com or on the ESPN App (mobile and connected devices). About CBS Sports Network CBS Sports Network, the 24-hour home of CBS Sports, is widely available through all major cable, satellite and telco distributors as well as via OTT streaming service providers YouTube TV, fuboTV, DirecTV and Hulu. Additionally, a live CBS Sports Network stream is available through CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports App by authenticating with select providers. For more information, including a full programming schedule, go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com Contact Details APP Tom Webb +1 512-952-9369 tom.webb@gmail.com Company Website https://apptour.org/

January 23, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Real Luck Group "really smashed it" in Q4 2022

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Real Luck Group Ltd (TSX-V:LUCK, OTCQB:LUKEF) CEO Thomas Rosander speaks to Proactive's Thomas Warner about how the group performed during the final quarter of 2022. He says he is "really psyched" after the group "really smashed it", and draws particular attention to growth in player acquisitions. He also reveals more about his objectives for the coming year, saying that the group is about to launch something "completely new" that "nothing less... than the future of sports betting." Contact Details Proactive Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

January 20, 2023 06:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Legendary Musician, Husband, Father, and Friend David Crosby passes away

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It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away. He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django. Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us. His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music. Peace, love, and harmony to all who knew David and those he touched. We will miss him dearly. At this time, we respectfully and kindly ask for privacy as we grieve and try to deal with our profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers. Contact Details J.Bickerton mediacontact-JBPR@gmail.com

January 19, 2023 03:15 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Arrived Homes: Have You Always Wanted To Invest In Real Estate, But Lack The Capital? This Just May Be Your Answer

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By Johnny Rice, Benzinga Real Estates has long been regarded as one of the best investments possible. Unfortunately, the investment required in both time and money is prohibitive to many. Arrived Homes is looking to solve this by providing a platform through which investors can buy into rental properties for as little as $100. As Arrived Homes CEO Ryan Frazier puts it, “Our goal is to make the wealth building potential of owning rental homes & vacation rentals more accessible. We believe we can do that by simplifying the process, and lowering the cost to get started.” Learn more here: 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

January 19, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Jet Token: Your Golden Opportunity To Fly Private

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Private air travel is one of the most incredible experiences someone can have. Everything about private aviation is better than commercial, but few people ever get the chance to experience it. Until now. Jet Token is “empowering travelers to conveniently look, book and fly any aircraft right from the palm of their hands”. The company uses blockchain technology to allow users to buy travel time, but also, critically, resell unused time. Jet Token has set out to revolutionize private aviation. You can too. Check out the company’s Regulation A+ offering here: https://www.startengine.com/offering/jettoken Learn more here: 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

January 19, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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SIMWIN SPORTS TEAMS UP WITH SPORTS ILLUSTRATED TO ENHANCE THE SIMWIN METAVERSE EXPERIENCE

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SimWin Sports, the world’s first virtual sports league that provides daily fantasy players and esports fans with the ability to watch, predict, collect, play, and earn, today announced a multi-year, strategic partnership with Sports Illustrated ahead of its debut season later this year. Through the partnership, Sports Illustrated will also become SimWin’s presenting partner with multiple brand touchpoints and integrations across the platform. “We are delighted to partner with Sports Illustrated, the most trusted name in sports, as they continue their foray into the metaverse sports space,” commented SimWin Sports CEO, David J. Ortiz. “This partnership will bridge our web3 audience to the traditional sports universe – two realms that are converging rapidly – and optimize engagement with the rabid fans SI has cultivated for generations. SimWin's 24/7 fantasy action for football and basketball is driven by virtual athletes playing on teams owned by sports and entertainment legends, including Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Magic), Jerry Rice, Marshall Faulk (San Diego Battleships), Mike Singletary (Dallas Rottweilers), Tracy McGrady (Orlando T-Rex), Penny Hardaway (Memphis Knights), LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Rare), Dr. Jen Welter (Hollywood Valkyries), Suzanne de Passe, David Levy (Arizona Roadrunners) and more. Sports Illustrated will also become owners of football, basketball and soccer teams in SimWin Sports’ virtual leagues, operating under the name The Midnight Train. “Sports Illustrated lives at the intersection of sports and culture, and our continued expansion into the metaverse is an organic next step for the most trusted brand in sports,” said Dan Dienst, Executive Vice Chairman, Tactical Opportunities at Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), owner of the Sports Illustrated brand. “As Authentic continues to build out its sports, media, and web3 verticals, we are thrilled to partner with SimWin as well as become proud owners of three teams in SimWin’s virtual sports leagues.” Additional information about SimWin’s debut will be announced at a later date. Contact Details Red Knot Communications Ashley Dabb +1 862-268-5977 ashley@redknotcomms.com

January 19, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Copy Trading, Margin Trading, 100+ Assets: All Benefits Of PrimeXBT Trading Platform Explained

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Over the years, the award-winning PrimeXBT margin trading platform has evolved into a very different venue while retaining the essential roots that helped make the platform successful in the first place. With the addition of copy trading, more than 100 different trading instruments, and several other breakthrough cryptocurrency-based products and services, it is time to review all the many benefits the PrimeXBT trading platform provides. What Is PrimeXBT? PrimeXBT is a cryptocurrency-based margin trading platform first launched in 2018 amidst the deep freeze of the crypto winter at that time. The platform immediately saw a surge in new users seeking to go short on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others. As the cryptocurrency market bottomed out and became stagnant, trading mostly sideways, PrimeXBT introduced traditional assets such as gold, silver, oil, the S&P 500, and a vast lineup of forex currencies. When crypto got hot again, many new and trending altcoins were also listed. Today, the platform is a dominant force in the cryptocurrency industry, able to withstand the recent market turmoil. While other platforms are falling apart and going bankrupt, PrimeXBT is winning awards like the Most Trusted Crypto-Asset Trading Platform. Why 100+ Trading Instruments Matters The natural evolution of PrimeXBT’s product lineup is an ideal example of how valuable such assets can be for crypto traders. When crypto prices are falling, long and short positions on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins ensure capital is protected and profits are possible no matter the direction of the market. When crypto lacks momentum or its characteristic volatility, traders can access other markets that trend at different times and intensities. The fact so many uncorrelated assets exist under one roof means that traders can build a risk-averse trading portfolio. Because all trading is done using cryptocurrency-based collateral, there’s no need to sell your coins – use them for trading with leverage instead. PrimeXBT also packs built-in technical analysis software and other risk management tools to keep losses to a minimum, limit drawdowns, and take profit at critical levels. How Copy Trading Is Changing The Game The cryptocurrency market is in a depressed state, with investors too fearful of buying the dip. The confusion over the future of the cryptocurrency industry has sentiment at extremes, making trading challenging at this point in time. However, PrimeXBT copy traders have been able to earn as much as 4,000% ROI over the last year of a downtrend in financial markets. Currently, copy trading at PrimeXBT is the only place in finance to continue to rake in gains reminiscent of a cryptocurrency bull run. And best of all, followers can automatically copy the trades of the strategy managers ranked in the PrimeXBT Covesting leaderboards. Strategy managers earn a cut from each follower’s success fees, keeping these skilled traders incentivized to perform. All performance metrics are tracked transparently in the leaderboards so followers can make informed decisions about who to follow and how much capital to invest. Many Additional Ways To Make Money While margin trading, copy trading, and the more than 100 different trading instruments under one roof are primary competitive advantages for PrimeXBT, the list of features is barely getting started. For example, PrimeXBT yield accounts provide a variable return on investment through crypto staking right from within the account dashboard. APY rates can be doubled by activating COV token memberships, which improve conditions for copy traders as well. By activating an Advanced, Premium, or Elite membership, strategy managers see discounted trading fees, while the profit-share model is drastically improved for followers. Outside of the Covesting ecosystem, PrimeXBT offers an all-inclusive educational website called PrimeXBT Trading Academy, where there is a massive library of tips and trading guides. Traders can also earn themselves free starting capital with risk-free weekly trading competitions through PrimeXBT Contests. Always Stay Connected To Global Markets With PrimeXBT The entire full suite of PrimeXBT cryptocurrency-based products and services is available via the reliable desktop experience or the smartphone application for Android or iPhone. The mobile app lets users do everything from buying crypto to exchanging one crypto for another, plus manage a portfolio or copy trading positions all from the palm of their hand. PrimeXBT security is second-to-none. The platform has never been hacked, relies on a revolutionary cold storage process, and is known for its high-safety standards. In addition to the Crypto Expo Dubai award for Most Trusted Crypto-Asset Trading Platform, PrimeXBT has been honored with several other industry awards – a hallmark of a trusted platform. With profits taking a pause across crypto and other markets, PrimeXBT copy trading, margin trading, and a list of more than 100 different trading instruments make it possible to continue to make money using innovative investment and trading tools. Check out all the benefits yourself at the official PrimeXBT website today. This article was originally published on Benzinga here. 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

January 19, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Oasys Launches Decentralized Governance Framework to Drive Blockchain Gaming Growth

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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 19 January 2023 - Oasys, a gaming-optimized blockchain for gamers and developers to build on Web3, today announces the launch of its new decentralized governance framework, which will empower project stakeholders to play a leading role in determining the future of the Oasys blockchain and drive growth of the blockchain gaming ecosystem. The governance framework is an important first step for Oasys to realize its vision of being fully decentralized and autonomous blockchain gaming ecosystems. Decentralization is one of the core tenets of Oasys, and will enable the wider gaming community to participate in the decision-making process to determine the direction and development of the blockchain. Oasys will implement its governance framework in a series of strategic phases, starting in 1Q 2023 and continuing until 2Q 2024. This phased approach will gradually delegate decision-making authority to Oasys tokenholders in a democratic and transparent manner. The phased approach will also allow Oasys and its partners to address security and centralisation risks, leading to better decisions that will help enhance overall industry standards. To begin, Oasys will first appoint a “Genesis Council'', an interim decision-making entity comprised of trusted partners from both the traditional and blockchain gaming industries. The Genesis Council will oversee the strategic direction and setting of decentralization standards for Oasys. Starting in 2023, Oasys will then launch its official decision-making Council, where members will be officially appointed by the community and assigned operational roles, alongside a growing number of tokenholders. This will be an integral, final mechanism to replace the Genesis Council and delegate voting responsibilities to the public. Oasys enjoys strong institutional support from major gaming developers and publishers, many of whom have become core validators and backers, including SEGA, Square Enix, Bandai Namco, Ubisoft, WeMade, double jump.tokyo and Yield Guild Games. Since its inception, Oasys and its partners have been fully committed to enabling tokenholders to independently participate in making key decisions on its blockchain. Daiki Moriyama, Director, Oasys, said: “We are unwavering in our belief in the principles of decentralization, and democratizing decision-making for the wider gaming ecosystem. Oasys is at the forefront of setting standards for the future of gaming, and with our new governance framework, we hope to bring about mass adoption of blockchain gaming.” One of the first decisions to be deliberated by Oasys’ “Genesis Council” will be to establish NFT meta-data standardization, so as to create an optimal medium for future blockchain games and metaverses, further driving the interoperability of NFTs. About Oasys Oasys was established in February 2022 to increase mainstream play-and-earn adoption, and at launch, committed to partnering with 21 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 revolutionizing the gaming industry with its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) based eco-friendly 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

January 18, 2023 08:48 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Playmaker Taps Taz Patel, Kristine Bill for C-Suite Positions to Accelerate Growth in 2023

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Playmaker, a leading social media sports and entertainment content platform, today announced two C-Suite appointments, bringing nearly three decades of experience across sports media, strategic marketing and business development to its team. Taz Patel joins the company to assume the role of Chief Business Officer, and Kristine Bill has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer. The position of Chief Business Officer is a role new to Playmaker, while Bill is succeeding former COO Rob Elder. “The appointments of both Taz and Kristine clearly articulate the strategic vision and aggressive growth goals we have set for ourselves in 2023,” said Brandon Harris, CEO of Playmaker. “In the coming months, Playmaker is keenly focused on expanding our roster of creative talent, bringing to life more public-facing events and developing and redefining strategic brand partnerships, all while continuing to publish the first-rate sports and entertainment content Playmaker has become so well known for. Taz and Kristine will be instrumental in leaning into the momentum Playmaker created in 2022, and springboarding our brand to new levels of creativity, influence and notoriety.” Patel’s responsibilities as Chief Business Officer include scaling the brand’s revenue, expanding platform integrations and securing strategic partnerships to further enhance the company's progression. Patel is a renowned early-stage startup operator with multiple exits over the past decade and previously founded Captiv8, a leading venture backed AI Influencer Marketing platform. His most notable exits included BlueLithium and Interclick, both acquired by Yahoo!, where Patel contributed to meaningful revenue growth via agency and brand partnerships. “The early-stage companies that successfully scale talent, resources and profit have many of the characteristics Playmaker currently exhibits, most notably a lean operation, correctly leveraging technology and partnerships to maximize its output,” said Patel. “The sports industry is currently in a renaissance period, moving from its traditional state to the true intersection of entertainment, media and technology. I’m looking forward to utilizing my experience to broaden Playmaker’s sphere of influence and industry market share.” Bill has been with Playmaker since July 2022, where she most recently served as Senior Vice President of Marketing & Events. In this new position, she will be tasked with leading all initiatives related to marketing, public relations, social media, creator content and e-commerce. Prior to joining Playmaker, she held roles with STN Digital, Blast Motion Inc. and GMR Marketing. “The needs of today’s sports fans are rapidly changing and, as a company, Playmaker is constantly seeking to identify the next great experience, digitally or in-person,” said Bill. “This year we’ll be expanding Playmaker’s influencer program and developing engaging newsletters focused on specific areas within sports, entertainment and culture, as well as expanding our brand footprint with sponsorships and creative content activations at key tentpole sporting events. I’m excited to work with our world-class team of creatives and partners to provide our engaged audience with the exceptional experiences they demand.” Playmaker experienced exponential growth throughout 2022 despite a series of market challenges brought on throughout the year. The rising platform saw a 300% jump in year-over-year revenue anchored by significant growth across its 30 social media channels, reaching more than 20 million followers and gaining new strategic partnerships with companies such as Pepsi, PointsBet and No House Advantage. Playmaker supported its financial growth by investing in people — specifically operational, marketing and financial employees — as well as new popular and emerging content creators such as Adam Garfield, Cam Smith and Nyrie Iskandarian. This expansion of talent brought Playmaker’s headcount from 12 to 60 in 2022, a 400% increase. In December 2022, Playmaker was named one of the Best Employers in Sports by notable sports business outlet Front Office Sports. Keep up with all things Playmaker by visiting PlaymakerHQ.com, and follow along on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat. About Playmaker Founded in 2018, Playmaker is a new-age media, talent & merchandise company. The company currently influences more than 20 million followers across its social media, 50+ athletes under management and more than 35 original shows on Snap Discover. In addition to its flagship sports content, Playmaker operates independent branded verticals including betting, entertainment, basketball and esports. For more information, please visit Playmaker’s official website, https://playmakerhq.com/. Contact Details Alex Shapiro +1 732-770-9395 ashapiro@hotpaperlantern.com Company Website https://homeofplaymakers.com/

January 18, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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