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Shoot 360 Launches The World's First Digitally Connected Basketball Shooting Competition

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

VANCOUVER, Wash., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoot 360, the world's leading immersive basketball training and competition brand launches its latest innovation: Shoot 360 Leagues. This groundbreaking shooting game marks a significant advancement in competitive basketball, seamlessly combining in-person play with a first-of-its-kind virtual competition that allows athletes to compete with others across the globe.

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  • VANCOUVER, Wash., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoot 360, the world's leading immersive basketball training and competition brand launches its latest innovation: Shoot 360 Leagues.
  • Shoot 360 Leagues represents a new paradigm shift in the world of basketball, bridging the gap between traditional and virtual sports.
  • "By leveraging our cutting-edge training and competition platform, Shoot 360 Leagues provides millions of athletes with a gateway from the sidelines to active participation," said Craig Moody, Shoot 360 Founder & President.
  • Shoot 360 Leagues present a global shooting game, bringing players together at Shoot 360 locations worldwide as they vie for top rankings.

Fadwa Hammoud Joins Miller Johnson as Detroit Managing Member

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

DETROIT, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Miller Johnson today announced that Fadwa Hammoud, Chief Deputy Attorney General of the State of Michigan and former Solicitor General of Michigan, has been named Managing Member of the firm’s Detroit office.

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  • DETROIT, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Miller Johnson today announced that Fadwa Hammoud, Chief Deputy Attorney General of the State of Michigan and former Solicitor General of Michigan, has been named Managing Member of the firm’s Detroit office.
  • Hammoud will help lead key lines of service for Miller Johnson, including crisis management, dispute resolution, intellectual property, health care, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and education law.
  • Hammoud immediately joins the firm’s leadership team and will report directly to David Buday, Managing Member of Miller Johnson.
  • Hammoud is a member of several organizations, including the League of Women Voters, American Association of University Women, and the Women Lawyers Association.

Caesars Sportsbook and National Hockey League Renew Partnership

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”) and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a renewal of their United States partnership.

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  • Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”) and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a renewal of their United States partnership.
  • This renewed agreement also provides access to VIP experiences for members of the industry-leading customer loyalty program, Caesars Rewards ®, and opportunities for visibility for Caesars Sportsbook and Caesars Rewards on national NHL broadcasts of Stanley Cup Playoff games in select Caesars markets.
  • Additionally, Caesars will enjoy continued use of NHL team logos and imagery on the Caesars Sportsbook app and access to League Alumni and the Stanley Cup® for appearances.
  • NHL, the NHL Shield, and the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League.

VARSITY SPIRIT CROWNED CHAMPIONS IN DALLAS AS NCA ALL-STAR NATIONALS BROKE RECORDS

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Friday, March 8, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Spirit – the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands – is pleased to announce that the 2024 NCA All-Star National Championship took place on March 1-3, 2024, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX.

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  • The NCA All-Star National Championship, produced by NCA, a Varsity Spirit brand, hosted the largest all star event of the 2023-2024 competition season with more than 100,000 spectators, 28,000 athletes and over 1,500 teams, making this event the largest national cheerleading event Varsity Spirit has ever produced.
  • Varsity Beauty can be purchased online at Varsity SHOP and at future Varsity Spirit competitions.
  • "For all star cheer athletes, the NCA All-Star National Championship is a dream stage," said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit.
  • Varsity Spirit also live-streamed the championship on Varsity TV , a site dedicated to exclusive live coverage and video libraries of Varsity Spirit cheer and dance competitions.

PAGER LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE APP-FREE ENGAGEMENT SOLUTION

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pager Inc., a leading virtual care, navigation and collaboration platform serving 28 million members in the United States and Latin America, today announced the release of an innovative app-free engagement solution. This SMS-first engagement tool empowers health plans to proactively connect with members and then authenticate their identity, without them ever having to log-in to a portal or app. And unlike other SMS-first engagement tools, this app-free engagement solution provides a seamless connection to an end-to-end care experience, from care navigation services to wellbeing programs.

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  • NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pager Inc. , a leading virtual care, navigation and collaboration platform serving 28 million members in the United States and Latin America, today announced the release of an innovative app-free engagement solution.
  • And unlike other SMS-first engagement tools, this app-free engagement solution provides a seamless connection to an end-to-end care experience, from care navigation services to wellbeing programs.
  • For example, Pager recently established a partnership with League, a leading healthcare consumer experience platform, to utilize Pager's care navigation and app-free engagement solution on the League platform.
  • Due to the higher engagement generated by app-free engagement, as well as many other Pager product solutions, health plans that deploy Pager can see an average of 90+ NPS and $153 savings per clinical encounter.

CoinDesk Takes Karate Combat 47 and IFC2 to Consensus 2024 in Austin

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking first, Karate Combat is set to electrify Austin, Texas as it debuts at Consensus, the longest-running & most impactful crypto & web3 conference globally. This monumental event will transform the conference's Austin Convention Center into an arena of high-stakes martial arts on May 30, 2024, merging the worlds of elite fighting and digital innovation.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking first, Karate Combat is set to electrify Austin, Texas as it debuts at Consensus, the longest-running & most impactful crypto & web3 conference globally.
  • In addition to ten professional Karate Combat fights, the league will host its second installment of its brand new Influencer Fight Club (IFC) format.
  • Brad Spies, Managing Director of Consensus, said: We're thrilled to introduce Karate Combat to the vibrant city of Austin and Consensus attendees.
  • Produced by the award-winning crypto media outlet CoinDesk, Consensus is celebrating ten years of dialogue, discovery, and dealmaking.

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ICONIC AUDIO BRAND BEATS

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Monday, February 19, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer (MLS) and Beats by Dr. Dre (Beats), the iconic audio brand, today announced a global agreement that designates Beats as the official consumer audio products partner of MLS.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer (MLS) and Beats by Dr. Dre (Beats), the iconic audio brand, today announced a global agreement that designates Beats as the official consumer audio products partner of MLS.
  • As part of the multi-year agreement, MLS clubs will receive custom Beats headphones exclusively created for the teams.
  • MLS players will also be featured in Beats' brand marketing campaigns that will be amplified on both Beats and MLS' platforms.
  • "Major League Soccer is proud to partner with Beats, a global culture driver, during this period of growth for our League and our sport in North America," said Camilo Durana, MLS EVP Apple Partnership, Properties and Events.

Monster Energy Returns To Street League Skateboarding With a New Multi-Year Partnership Agreement

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Street League Skateboarding (SLS) and Monster Energy announced a multi-year partnership agreement today. Monster Energy, a foundational partner of the global skateboarding competition series since its inception in 2010, returns to SLS with excitement over the growth of the league, especially the expanded season and new formats.

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  • Street League Skateboarding (SLS) and Monster Energy announced a multi-year partnership agreement today.
  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Street League Skateboarding (SLS) and Monster Energy announced a multi-year partnership agreement today.
  • Monster Energy is stoked to support the future of SLS and skateboarding with this renewed partnership," said Mitch Covington, SVP of Sports Marketing at Monster Energy.
  • For more Street League Skateboarding news, including updates on the Championship Tour, go to http://www.streetleague.com and follow Street League Skateboarding on Instagram and Facebook.

DA GAMES SRL’s “Legends of Elysium” Brings Unique Mix of Trading Card, Board and Strategy Game Elements to WEMIX PLAY

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Developed by Polish game developer DA GAMES SRL with the support of award-winning development studio Prime Bit Games, the game combines the strategic depth of trading card games with the interactive dynamics of board games for a unique, multifaceted gaming experience.

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  • Developed by Polish game developer DA GAMES SRL with the support of award-winning development studio Prime Bit Games, the game combines the strategic depth of trading card games with the interactive dynamics of board games for a unique, multifaceted gaming experience.
  • This includes the single player Adventure mode that allows players to explore the newest boards containing new races and classes.
  • It is designed to prepare players for new cards and to develop the best possible skills during boss fights.
  • “We're making gaming an effortless joyride for everyone onboard so players won’t even know they are playing a blockchain game!

Creta, Thomas Vu, and Lloyds Investment Group Join Forces to Launch $1 Billion Fund, Accelerating Global Growth of Web3 Game Industry

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

This collaboration underscores Creta's commitment to driving growth and innovation in the Web3 gaming market across the MENA region.

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  • This collaboration underscores Creta's commitment to driving growth and innovation in the Web3 gaming market across the MENA region.
  • It is envisioned that games will form integral components of the Creta Multiverse and Platform, presenting opportunities beyond the current $300 billion gaming industry.
  • Locus Chain, a pioneering blockchain protocol, renowned for its revolutionary approach in replacing central game servers, is joining the newly established fund.
  • By aligning with this initiative, Locus Chain reaffirms its commitment to driving innovation and fostering growth alongside Creta's partners.