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Lotto Announces Partnership with DICK'S Sporting Goods to Roll Out Performance Collection Across the U.S.A.

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Friday, July 21, 2023

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NEW YORK, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WHP Global, owner of Lotto®, announced today a breakthrough partnership with DICK'S Sporting Goods to bring the iconic Italian sports brand Lotto to American athletes. As Lotto celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, a robust collection of Lotto soccer and tennis footwear will be available at the leading omnichannel sporting goods retailer in the United States. DICK'S will serve as the U.S. anchor retail partner for Lotto's soccer and tennis products, which launch July 22 in select DICK'S retail locations and online at DICKS.com/Lotto.

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NEW YORK, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WHP Global, owner of Lotto®, announced today a breakthrough partnership with DICK'S Sporting Goods to bring the iconic Italian sports brand Lotto to American athletes.
As Lotto celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, a robust collection of Lotto soccer and tennis footwear will be available at the leading omnichannel sporting goods retailer in the United States.
DICK'S athletes will be able to purchase official Lotto performance cleats and tennis footwear designed and developed in Italy by Lotto Sport Italia S.p.A.. Lotto also offers a full range of Lotto racquet sports performance products, plus lifestyle footwear and apparel under the Lotto Life's and Lotto Leggenda trademarks.
Yehuda Shmidman, Chairman & CEO of WHP Global, owner of the Lotto brand, commented, "We're thrilled to bring the Lotto brand to U.S. athletes in partnership with DICK'S, the largest and most trusted sporting goods retailer in the country.

Electronic Arts Sets out Vision for EA SPORTS FC™ and Reveals First Look at EA SPORTS FC™ 24 Gameplay

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

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Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today unveiled its first product under the new EA SPORTS FC™ brand, EA SPORTS FC 24, launching worldwide on September 29th, 2023.

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Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today unveiled its first product under the new EA SPORTS FC™ brand, EA SPORTS FC 24, launching worldwide on September 29th, 2023.
Welcome to the Club.”
“This is a massive moment,” David Jackson, VP of Brand, EA SPORTS FC said.
“EA SPORTS FC is the world’s biggest football club, with a community of fans that already spans more than 150 million.
EA Play Pro members will enjoy unlimited access to the EA Play Pro Edition** of the game – including Ultimate edition content – starting September 22.

Angel City FC Announces TicketManager as Official Ticket Management and Corporate Ticket Re-Sale Partner

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

The most valuable franchise in the National Women's Soccer League has teamed up with TicketManager to provide the company's technology and services to corporate clients, including corporate partners, suite holders, corporate season ticket members and club seat holders at BMO Stadium.

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The most valuable franchise in the National Women's Soccer League has teamed up with TicketManager to provide the company's technology and services to corporate clients, including corporate partners, suite holders, corporate season ticket members and club seat holders at BMO Stadium.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230530005153/en/
Official Ticket Management and Corporate Ticket Re-Sale Partner (Graphic: Business Wire)
Business customers of Angel City FC will receive TicketManager's technology at no cost.
"Angel City is committed to providing a world-class experience to our fans," said Julie Uhrman, Co-Founder and President, Angel City FC.
TicketManager enables companies to sell unused tickets with one click by automatically pricing unused tickets and handling fulfillment and delivery.

Michele Y. Kang, Owner of the Washington Spirit, Founder and CEO of Cognosante, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, announced that Michele Kang, owner of the Washington Spirit, and founder and CEO of Cognosante, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Ms. Kang joins 12 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2023 honors. For 76 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to education and charitable efforts in their communities.

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Born and raised in South Korea, Ms. Kang came to the United States as a student to pursue her American dream.
"Each year, it is our utmost honor to present outstanding leaders who have displayed extraordinary perseverance in overcoming challenges with the Horatio Alger Award," said James F. Dicke II, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
Ms. Kang and the Member Class of 2023 will be formally inducted into the Association during the Horatio Alger Award Induction Ceremonies in Washington, D.C. from March 30 through April 1, 2023.
For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2023, please visit www.horatioalger.org and follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

TOCA Football, Largest Operator of Indoor Soccer Centers and Official Training Partner of MLS, Acquires Seven Soccer Centers in Detroit to Expand its Growth in the Midwest

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

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The acquisition includes seven premier indoor sports facilities that span across metro Detroit and northeast Ohio.

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The acquisition includes seven premier indoor sports facilities that span across metro Detroit and northeast Ohio.
As part of this transaction, TOCA will be onboarding a group of world-renowned operators and a league business boasting over 900 teams.
TOCA is taking over the first full field indoor facility in Michigan, with centers across the metro Detroit area and northeast Ohio.
Beginning in 2023,TOCA, as an official training and entertainment facility partner of MLS, will integrate MLS content in all its Detroit training centers.

Everi to Acquire Strategic Assets of Mobile-First, Guest Engagement Technology Innovator, Venuetize

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) ("Everi" or the "Company"), a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology and player loyalty solutions, announced today that it will expand its addressable market beyond the casino gaming industry for the first time and broaden its range of mobile capabilities to its established gaming customers through an agreement to acquire certain strategic assets of Venuetize, Inc. ("Venuetize"). Venuetize is a privately owned innovator of mobile-first technologies that provide an advanced guest engagement and m-commerce platform for the sports, entertainment and hospitality industries. Venuetize collaborates with its clients and partners with their venue ecosystem to elevate the guest experience and strengthen their mobile channel engagement, leading to incremental revenue opportunities.

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Venuetize is a privately owned innovator of mobile-first technologies that provide an advanced guest engagement and m-commerce platform for the sports, entertainment and hospitality industries.
Venuetize collaborates with its clients and partners with their venue ecosystem to elevate the guest experience and strengthen their mobile channel engagement, leading to incremental revenue opportunities.
Venuetize provides a mobile-first technology platform that enables clients to engage with their guests in more personalized and meaningful ways.
Founded in 2014, Venuetize works with professional sports teams, stadiums and arenas, casinos, entertainment districts, and shopping destinations across the globe.

The Halifax Group Forms Exclusive Partnership with Seasoned IT Executive Ed Nalbandian to Develop Managed Services Platform

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Over the past several years, Mr. Nalbandian has consulted on various IT services investment opportunities with Halifax, and through this partnership will now help lead an initiative with the firm to build a managed services platform.

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Over the past several years, Mr. Nalbandian has consulted on various IT services investment opportunities with Halifax, and through this partnership will now help lead an initiative with the firm to build a managed services platform.
"We have known and worked with Ed for quite a while and are pleased to welcome him formally as a Halifax Operating Executive," said David Bard, Partner at Halifax.
Ed's appointment is the next step in our continued investment focus on IT services, highlighted by our recent successful exit of TriMech."
Mr. Nalbandian commented, "I have enjoyed working with the Halifax team and am eager to strengthen our relationship by building a best-in-class managed services business.

The Miami FC, Owned by Silva International Investments, Wins NPSL National Championship

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

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The Miami FC, part of Silva International Investments portfolio, won its second National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) National Championship in a row with a 3-1 victory over the New York Cosmos.

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The Miami FC, part of Silva International Investments portfolio, won its second National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) National Championship in a row with a 3-1 victory over the New York Cosmos.
Mares, who was named 'Man of the match' for the second successive year in the NPSL National Championship game, scored both his first-half goals after quick changes of possession.
Moments later the final whistle blew and Miami Fc was confirmed as the first back-to-back National Championship winners in NPSL history.
Silva International Investments is an investment company which manages assets across multiple sectors including media, sport, entertainment, fashion, technology and real estate.