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PrizePicks Introduces "6-Pick Flex Play" and "Stat Combos," Adding New Layers of Flexibility and Insurance to Game Play

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

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ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the largest privately-held daily fantasy sports operator in North America, today announced the rollout of two exciting additions to its platform - the "6-Pick Flex Play" and "Stat Combos," introducing both new intricacies and insurance to challenge the skills of the PrizePicks player base.

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PrizePicks introduces 6-Pick Flex and Stat Combo features, providing members expanded game play options and insurance.
The 6-Pick Flex is the latest iteration of the PrizePicks Flex Play, which was originally pioneered in 2019 and introduced the concept of insurance to the fantasy industry.
With the ability to select six players, PrizePicks members have the opportunity to win up to 25 times their initial entry.
The introduction of 6-Pick Flex comes after PrizePicks analyzed more than 10,000 combinations to ensure its variable payouts would function properly.

MasterClass Announces Former FBI Special Agent John Douglas to Teach How to Use the FBI Profiling Method in Everyday Life

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that former FBI Special Agent John Douglas will teach a class on how to think like an FBI profiler. In his class, Douglas will take MasterClass members into the interrogation room to examine the most infamous serial killers, kidnappers and cult leaders from the last century—including David "Son of Sam" Berkowitz, Charles Manson, Ed Kemper and John Wayne Gacy—and help them understand people's behavior and motives to make more informed decisions in everyday life. Douglas' class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 180+ instructors with an annual membership.

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Douglas' class is now available exclusively on MasterClass ,where subscribers get unlimited access to all 180+ instructors with an annual membership.
"If there's one person's career who encapsulates the true crime genre, it's John's," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
"As the inspiration behind Silence of the Lambs and Mindhunter, John has helped catch some of history's most notorious serial killers and knows how they work.
In his class, he will teach members how to improve their intuitions, read body language, and become more mindful of other people's motives.

Greenberg Traurig Among 2022 'Who's Who Legal: Sports & Gaming Leading Firms'; 4 Attorneys Listed as 'Top Gaming Lawyers'

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Monday, October 10, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named as a "leading firm" on the 2022 Who's Who Legal (WWL): Sports & Gaming list. Additionally, four Greenberg Traurig attorneys were recognized as "top gaming lawyers." According to the publication, the attorneys highlighted "have distinguished themselves advising some of the world's largest gaming company owners, operators, and suppliers on a host of contentious and non-contentious matters."

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Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named as a "leading firm" on the 2022 Who's Who Legal (WWL): Sports & Gaming list.
NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named as a "leading firm" on the 2022 Who's Who Legal (WWL): Sports & Gaming list .
Additionally, four Greenberg Traurig attorneys were recognized as "top gaming lawyers."
"It's an honor to be recognized for all of our hard work," said Edward R. Winkofsky , chair of the firm's Gaming Practice .

Vela Wood Law Firm Partners with Kaplan to Provide Free LSAT® Courses to Boost Number of Black Attorneys

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Texas-based law firm Vela Wood has partnered with global educational services company Kaplan to offer free LSAT prep courses to Black aspiring lawyers as part of both organizations ongoing efforts to diversify the legal profession.

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Texas-based law firm Vela Wood has partnered with global educational services company Kaplan to offer free LSAT prep courses to Black aspiring lawyers as part of both organizations ongoing efforts to diversify the legal profession.
Black people are severely underrepresented in the legal field which is not for a lack of interest in law or personal merit; Vela Wood is looking to change that.
Through this partnership with Kaplan, Vela Wood seeks to provide a pathway for Black students to achieve their very best LSAT score , enhancing their chances of entrance into top tier law schools.
Kaplan and Vela Wood share the goal of bringing true diversity to the legal profession, which includes significantly increasing the number of Black lawyers.

PrizePicks Hires New COO, Two Other Executives to Gear Up for Action-Packed Fall

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

ATLANTA, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the fastest growing sports company in North America, today announced the appointment of SaaS industry veteran Chris Hackney as the company's new Chief Operating Officer, one of three strategic hires the company has made as it enters one of the busiest parts of the calendar year.

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Joining Hackney is Chip Singh as PrizePicks Executive Creative Director and Amy Perrault as the company's Senior Vice President of Human Operations.
"The fact that they're joining us at one of the most exciting times of our year just enhances the momentum."
PrizePicks anticipates another record-breaking fall in terms of overall user activity and revenue.
PrizePicks is currently available in the majority of the United States including top 10 markets like California, Texas, Florida & Georgia.

MasterClass Announces PepsiCo's Former Chair and CEO Indra Nooyi to Teach Strategic Leadership

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi will teach a class on leading with purpose. MasterClass members will learn how to simplify complex problems, persuade others to buy into their vision and discover how leading with purpose is a critical element of leadership. Nooyi's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.

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"Indra transformed one of the world's most iconic brands," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
"In her class, Indra shares the leadership fundamentals and business strategies that have guided her to create innovative changes within the global food industry.
She will break down her "7 Cs of Leadership," a formula for success that includes attributes like competence, creativity, coaching and citizenship.
Nooyi is the former chair and CEO of PepsiCo, where she oversaw the restructuring and diversification of the Fortune 50 company.

PrizePicks Enhances Premier Member Experience on the Heels of Explosive NFL Preseason

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the fastest-growing private sports company in the United States, today announced several member experience and service initiatives to mark the start of the 2022 NFL regular season when the Buffalo Bills take on the defending champion Los Angeles Rams later this evening.

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Despite preseason being a notoriously slower time throughout the industry, PrizePicks saw more than 40,000 members make an NFL preseason entry compared to just over 3,000 in 2021.
The centerpiece of PrizePicks' new offerings in 2022 is a pilot "Quarterback Insurance Policy" offering for all prime time Sunday evening games, generally the most-watched telecast of the weekly NFL schedule.
If the starting quarterback is injured during the first half and ruled out for the remainder of the game, then that quarterback's performance is nullified in plays made by a PrizePicks member.
"On day one, we instituted entry minimums in order to deliver a best-in-class experience for our members, and we think about how to enhance that experience every day," PrizePicks CEO Adam Wexler said.

MasterClass Announces Renowned Psychotherapist Esther Perel to Teach Relational Intelligence

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel will teach a class on relational intelligence. In her class, Perel will teach members how to communicate better, set boundaries, and build the emotional intelligence they need to improve the quality of their lives in the bedroom, boardroom, and beyond. Perel's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.

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New York Times bestselling author introduces a new framework for both personal and professional relationships, "Building Blocks of Relational Intelligence," exclusive to MasterClass members
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel will teach a class on relational intelligence.
In her class, Perel will teach members how to communicate better, set boundaries, and build the emotional intelligence they need to improve the quality of their lives in the bedroom, boardroom, and beyond.
"As a renowned psychotherapist, Esther shines a light on a truth we often forgetour experiences in life create a relationship rsum that doesn't just disappear the moment we enter the office," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
Exclusively for MasterClass, Perel has combined all of her teachings on personal and professional relationships into one unique framework"Building Blocks of Relational Intelligence"to help members explore their connections with everyone in their lives.

MasterClass Announces Melinda French Gates to Teach Impactful Giving

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Melinda French Gates will teach a class on impactful giving. French Gates will guide members in examining their own beliefs and personal values to help them create meaningful change in the world by identifying the causes they care about and creating a plan that will have a lasting impact. French Gates' class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.

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Sharing never-before-heard personal stories and insights from more than two decades in philanthropy, French Gates will teach members how to identify and unlock their personal power through giving.
French Gates will discuss why qualitative and quantitative data are both equally important in measuring progress toward giving goals and why she believes there is no "hard data."
Lastly, French Gates will stress that failure is inevitable, encouraging members to approach this work with humility and a learning mindset.
As co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , she sets the direction and priorities of one of the world's largest philanthropies.

PrizePicks Named the Fastest-Growing Sports Company in America as Part of the 2022 Inc. 5000 List

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the largest independently-operated daily fantasy sports company in North America, announced today it has been recognized as the fastest-growing sports company and 66th fastest-growing private company overall as part of the 2022 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America List.

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ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks , the largest independently-operated daily fantasy sports company in North America, announced today it has been recognized as the fastest-growing sports company and 66th fastest-growing private company overall as part of the 2022 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America List.
PrizePicks has transformed from an emerging startup to a prominent player in the daily fantasy sports industry.
Over the past three years, PrizePicks has transformed from an emerging startup to a prominent and innovative player in the daily fantasy sports industry.
Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States.