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GOYA CARES JOINS THE JACK BREWER FOUNDATION TO AIR LIFT FOOD AND RESCUE STARVING CHILDREN IN HAITI

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic owned food company in the United States, has partnered with The Jack Brewer Foundation to provide much-needed food relief and rescuing of starving children and adults in Haiti.

Key Points: 
  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic owned food company in the United States, has partnered with The Jack Brewer Foundation to provide much-needed food relief and rescuing of starving children and adults in Haiti.
  • Through their joint efforts, Goya Foods and The Jack Brewer Foundation will airlift essential food supplies to remote areas in Haiti, reaching children and families in dire need of assistance and rescue those in danger.
  • "We are proud to join forces with The Jack Brewer Foundation to support the children of Haiti during this critical time," said Bob Unanue, President and CEO of Goya Foods.
  • Jack Brewer, Founder of The Jack Brewer Foundation and former professional NFL-athlete, expressed his gratitude for the partnership with Goya Foods, stating, "Together, we can do so much more to alleviate hunger and suffering among children in Haiti.

JJ Watt Three-Time NFL Defensive Player of the Year & Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Headlines 2024 U.S. Venture Open

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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The funds raised at the annual event, to be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, aim to end poverty in Northeast Wisconsin.

Key Points: 
  • The funds raised at the annual event, to be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, aim to end poverty in Northeast Wisconsin.
  • JJ Watt has achieved numerous accolades and established himself as one of the NFL’s greatest defensive players of all time.
  • U.S. Venture is excited to partner with Watt because of his enormous philanthropy efforts following Hurricane Harvey and the JJ Watt Foundation.
  • “I am honored to be part of the U.S. Venture Open this year,” said JJ Watt.

Kartoon Studios Reports Strong Progress and Provides Business Update for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2023

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO of Kartoon Studios, stated, “2023 was a transformative year for the Company as we laid the foundation for long-term growth and sustainable profitability.

Key Points: 
  • Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO of Kartoon Studios, stated, “2023 was a transformative year for the Company as we laid the foundation for long-term growth and sustainable profitability.
  • At the same time, Kartoon Channel!’s paid subscriber base continues to grow, providing us with high margin recurring revenue.
  • Moreover, our Beacon Media Group subsidiary has resumed solid growth and, in Q4 2023, achieved its highest quarter revenue since 2021.
  • The team of players now inside Kartoon Studios brings extraordinary playing records at Disney, Warner Brothers, Hasbro, and other leading organizations.

How Many Canadians Really Know The Status of Canadian Landfills This Earth Month?

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Earth month is a time when Canadians are asked to revisit their daily waste inducing behaviors, where right now garbage is whisked away and not spoken about.

Key Points: 
  • Earth month is a time when Canadians are asked to revisit their daily waste inducing behaviors, where right now garbage is whisked away and not spoken about.
  • Canadians produce a staggering amount of waste each year, with the total reaching approximately 31 million Tons.
  • “The traditional method of dumping waste in landfills can no longer be the only solution.
  • We also send a majority of our waste to be placed in landfills in Michigan.

Fanatics Betting and Gaming Closes its Acquisition of the US Businesses of PointsBet

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG), a subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc., closed on the final state, Illinois, in its previously announced acquisition of the U.S. businesses of PointsBet.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG), a subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc., closed on the final state, Illinois, in its previously announced acquisition of the U.S. businesses of PointsBet.
  • Fanatics Betting and Gaming will also provide the betting operations to nineteen retail locations, including the only retail sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Commanders Field in Maryland.
  • “The acquisition of the US businesses of PointsBet has super charged our expansion plans,” said Matt King, CEO of Fanatics Betting and Gaming.
  • Fanatics Betting and Gaming has also produced exclusive casino content including the popular Fanatics Blackjack game developed in partnership with Boom Entertainment.

MetaWorks Platforms Signs Binding Letter of Intent to Acquire Exclusive Development Rights to Innovative Energy Conversion Technology

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Fairfield, CA., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. ("MetaWorks" or the "Company"), (OTCQB: MWRK), an award-winning future technology company that operates in the Web3, AI and GreenTech space, today announced that it has signed a Binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to secure exclusive development rights in 4 US States to build out an innovative energy conversion technology developed by Fogdog Energy. The new technology is ready for the market and capable of transforming municipal waste and other sources into clean energy, carbon credits, and graphite. Certain terms and conditions will need to be met by MetaWorks to acquire and maintain these exclusive development rights as per the LOI.

Key Points: 
  • Company acquires Exclusive Rights to Develop Projects in 4 US States as well as non-exclusive rights to All of North America.
  • Fairfield, CA., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. ("MetaWorks" or the "Company"), (OTCQB: MWRK), an award-winning future technology company that operates in the Web3, AI and GreenTech space, today announced that it has signed a Binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to secure exclusive development rights in 4 US States to build out an innovative energy conversion technology developed by Fogdog Energy.
  • The new technology is ready for the market and capable of transforming municipal waste and other sources into clean energy, carbon credits, and graphite.
  • Certain terms and conditions will need to be met by MetaWorks to acquire and maintain these exclusive development rights as per the LOI.

New York UNCF 80th Anniversary “A Mind Is…”® Gala Raises Nearly $950,000 for HBCUs and Students

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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New York, N.Y., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its local “A Mind Is…”® Gala celebrating its 80th anniversary on Thursday, March 21 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom with 500 guests in attendance.

Key Points: 
  • New York, N.Y., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its local “A Mind Is…”® Gala celebrating its 80th anniversary on Thursday, March 21 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom with 500 guests in attendance.
  • Nearly $950,000 was raised to support UNCF’s important work to uplift historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and help advance educational opportunities to ensure that more deserving, talented students reach their fullest potential.
  • “As UNCF celebrates its 80 years of success, we continue fueling HBCUs with vital resources to educate generations of African American and other minority students,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF.
  • To donate or learn more about UNCF and its initiatives, please visit UNCF.org/NewYork .

Gray Television’s BEAT THE ODDS and SportsGrid Launch Partnership for National Syndication of Five Sports Betting Specials

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The specials will be part of the “BEAT THE ODDS” nationally syndicated sports betting and entertainment television series produced by Tupelo Media Group and KVVU.

Key Points: 
  • The specials will be part of the “BEAT THE ODDS” nationally syndicated sports betting and entertainment television series produced by Tupelo Media Group and KVVU.
  • The specials begin this weekend for college basketball and will also air on dozens of Gray’s television stations.
  • BEAT THE ODDS’ special coverage will feature breaking news, information and expert gambling analysis from five major sporting events in 2024.
  • The SuperBook at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino will be the title sponsor for these BEAT THE ODDS specials.

Enthusiast Gaming Advances Strategic Objectives with C$4.1 Million Sale of Select Non-Core Assets

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (“Enthusiast Gaming” or the “Company”) (TSX: EGLX), a leading gaming and media company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Asset Sale Agreement”) for the divestment of certain non-core and non-profitable casual gaming assets (the “Assets”) for a purchase price of approximately C$4.1 million.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (“Enthusiast Gaming” or the “Company”) (TSX: EGLX), a leading gaming and media company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Asset Sale Agreement”) for the divestment of certain non-core and non-profitable casual gaming assets (the “Assets”) for a purchase price of approximately C$4.1 million.
  • The Assets comprise a subset of Enthusiast Gaming’s casual gaming business, and the divestment is a continuation of a number of recent strategic actions designed to enhance the Company’s operational efficiency while emphasizing high-margin revenue growth and sustainable profitability.
  • “We are swiftly executing on our strategic objectives including operational efficiency, enhancing liquidity, and building a platform of sustainable profitability,” said Adrian Montgomery, Board Chair and Interim CEO of Enthusiast Gaming.
  • “This sale of a subset of non-core and non-profitable assets for C$4.1 million underscores our dedication to strengthening our balance sheet while simultaneously reducing operating costs.

2024 USO Service Members of the Year and Vice Chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment to Be Recognized at USO Gala

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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The USO Gala, on April 11 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., will also recognize Steve Cannon, Vice Chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment, Army veteran and member of the USO Global Advisory Council, with the USO Merit Award.

Key Points: 
  • The USO Gala, on April 11 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., will also recognize Steve Cannon, Vice Chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment, Army veteran and member of the USO Global Advisory Council, with the USO Merit Award.
  • Steve Cannon, who will receive the USO Merit Award, serves as Vice Chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), a for-profit holding group under the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses.
  • The USO Service Members of the Year were nominated by command leadership from each military branch and final selections were made by a USO committee.
  • For more information about the 2024 USO Service Members of the Year, visit https://www.uso.org/stories/3733-meet-the-2024-uso-service-members-of-th...