2002–03 Chicago Bulls season

Shenkman Capital Appoints Jay Williams to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. (“Shenkman”), a leading investment manager focused on the leveraged credit markets, today announced that accomplished entrepreneur and athlete Jay Williams has joined the firm’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).

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  • Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. (“Shenkman”), a leading investment manager focused on the leveraged credit markets, today announced that accomplished entrepreneur and athlete Jay Williams has joined the firm’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
  • Mr. Williams brings nearly 20 years of business leadership experience to Shenkman, having stewarded multiple successful ventures at the intersection of finance, entertainment, and sports.
  • “Jay is an instantly recognizable basketball and sports personality who has been equally successful in his pursuits off the court,” said Mark Shenkman, Founder and President of Shenkman.
  • In addition to Mr. Williams, the Shenkman Board is comprised of Mark Shenkman, Justin Slatky, Chief Investment Officer of Shenkman, Victor Rosenzweig, retired partner at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, and Gloria Penn Thomas, professor and senior faculty member in the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College, City University of New York.

LEGENDARY CHICAGO BULL JOAKIM NOAH JOINS BETRIVERS & PLAYSUGARHOUSE AS BRAND AMBASSADOR

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Noah will be highly visible throughout various media outlets and at multiple BetRivers' locations, granting interviews and creating "on the scene" videos for fans.

Key Points: 
  • Noah will be highly visible throughout various media outlets and at multiple BetRivers' locations, granting interviews and creating "on the scene" videos for fans.
  • He will also be featured in a BetRivers marketing campaign that will feature television, radio, and billboard ads.
  • "We are thrilled to have a former Chicago Bull join our BetRivers family," said Richard Schwartz, CEO of RSI, which operates BetRivers.com and PlaySugarHouse.com .
  • "Joakim Noah will bring his love, passion, and knowledge of basketball to help create a more engaging betting experience for our players."

Veterans United Announces 11th winner of ‘Thanks To Veterans’ Home Giveaway

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220210005748/en/
    Daniel Dailey, the 15th Sergeant Major of the Army and a Military Advisor for Veterans United Home Loans (right), congratulates Forrest and Sarah, Veterans United Home Loans sweepstakes winners.
  • Forrest learned Veterans United will either pay off his current home or give him up to $500,000 to purchase a new one.
  • At that time, Veterans United announced the sweepstakes, open to eligible Veterans, to give away an 11th home.
  • In November, Veterans United recognized the following Veterans:

PlayIllinois: Illinois Sportsbooks Join National Trend with Record-Shattering $80 Million Win in November

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Monday, January 10, 2022

The record win led to $79.3 million in taxable revenue, topping the record $52.6 million set in October while yielding a record $12.7 million in state and local taxes.

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  • The record win led to $79.3 million in taxable revenue, topping the record $52.6 million set in October while yielding a record $12.7 million in state and local taxes.
  • But exuberance over the Chicago Bulls helped fuel $226.3 million in betting on basketball, up from $93.3 million in October.
  • DraftKings/Casino Queen topped the state with $288.7 million in combined online and retail handle, including $283.8 million in online wagers.
  • The combined handle was down from $236.7 million in October, producing a market-best $30.2 million in gross revenue.

Illinois Sportsbooks Hit Record $840 Million in Bets in October, But Rule Change Promises More Growth, According to PlayIllinois

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Retail and online sportsbooks combined to handle $840.4 million in wagers in October, shattering the record of $633.6 million set in March, according to official data released Tuesday.

Key Points: 
  • Retail and online sportsbooks combined to handle $840.4 million in wagers in October, shattering the record of $633.6 million set in March, according to official data released Tuesday.
  • Wagers were up 40.9% from $596.5 million in September and up 93.4% from $434.6 million in October 2020.
  • Gross revenue rose 2.9% to $48.3 million in October from $47.0 million in October 2020 and up 8.4% from $44.6 million in September.
  • Taxable revenue did reach a record, though, to $52.6 million in adjusted gross revenue, yielding $8.5 million in state and local taxes.