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Funko Brings Virtual Fan Convention to Funko Hollywood With FunKon 2021

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Other Entertainment, Specialty, General Entertainment, Licensing (Entertainment), Events, Concerts, Casino, Gaming, Retail, Entertainment, Funko, Virtual event, Companies

Funko, Inc. (Funko, or the Company) (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, announced today that it is taking Summer Virtual Con, or FunKon to Hollywood.

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  • Funko, Inc. (Funko, or the Company) (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, announced today that it is taking Summer Virtual Con, or FunKon to Hollywood.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210628005017/en/
    Following the success of recent virtual events like Funko Fair, FunKon will take place in Funkos 40,000-square foot Hollywood store.
  • The past year proved that virtual experiences can resonate with our fans as much as in-person events, said Brian Mariotti, Chief Executive Officer at Funko.
  • Fans around the world can tune into the event virtually while U.S.-based fans can register to attend FunKon in-person at Funko Hollywood.

$ 19.69 billion growth expected in Gamification Market in the Application Software Industry|Technavio

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Gaming, Gamification, Academic disciplines

NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The gamification market is expected to grow by USD 19.69 billion during 2021-2025, according to Technavio.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The gamification market is expected to grow by USD 19.69 billion during 2021-2025, according to Technavio.
  • The gamification market will witness a positive impact during the forecast period owing to the widespread growth of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • As per Technavio's pandemic-focused market research, market growth is likely to increase in 2021 as compared to 2020.
  • Key Considerations for Market Forecast:
    Major Three Gamification Market Participants:
    Allen Interactions Inc. offers gamification-based learning for corporate training, employee engagement, and others services.

Tech-Adaptika Announces the Launch of its First Avatar-based Virtual Reality Summer School in North America

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Education, Articles, Human behavior, Educational technology, User interface techniques, Virtual reality, Gaming, Gamification, Virtual learning environment, Homework, Gamification of learning, Virtual world language learning

VoilLearning and Tech-AdaptiKa are creating a virtual learning opportunity this summer to make up for this lost year of education.

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  • VoilLearning and Tech-AdaptiKa are creating a virtual learning opportunity this summer to make up for this lost year of education.
  • The companies have teamed up to offer an immersive virtual learning experience to students across North America to help them catch up on important school curriculum.
  • The Virtual Reality Summer School will be offered from July 15 to September 15, and it is available to school boards in Canada and the United States.
  • Voil Learning is a Ed-Tech organizationmandated by multiple school boards to design solutions for studentsand school boardsusing virtual reality, apps, gamification and online homework help.

Penn National Gaming Prices $400 Million of 4.125% Senior Notes Due 2029

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Casino, Gaming, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Penn, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today the pricing of $400 million aggregate principal amount of new 4.125% senior notes due 2029, which will be issued in a private placement.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today the pricing of $400 million aggregate principal amount of new 4.125% senior notes due 2029, which will be issued in a private placement.
  • The notes will be unsubordinated, unsecured obligations of Penn National and will not be guaranteed.
  • The issuance of the notes is expected to close on or about July 1, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.
  • Penn National intends to use proceeds of the proposed offering for general corporate purposes.

Penn National Gaming Announces Proposed Private Offering of $400 Million Senior Notes

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Casino, Gaming, Other Entertainment, Entertainment, Finance, Financial markets, Money, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, Fundamental analysis, Private equity, Profit, 73rd United States Congress, Securities Act, Penn, NASDAQ

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National, we, or the Company) today announced that it plans to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $400 million aggregate principal amount of eight-year senior unsecured notes in a private offering that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act).

Key Points: 
  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National, we, or the Company) today announced that it plans to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $400 million aggregate principal amount of eight-year senior unsecured notes in a private offering that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act).
  • Penn National intends to use proceeds of the proposed offering for general corporate purposes.
  • We expect Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2021 to range from $420 million to $460 million.
  • The Non-GAAP Financial Measures used in this press release include Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR margin.

Global Casinos Report 2021: Market to Make a Full Recovery After 2020 Decline - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Casino, Gaming, Entertainment, Casino, Gambling, Online casino

The "Casinos - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Casinos - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global market for casinos is expected to decline by 10.8% in the year 2020.
  • Sudden fall in revenues and profits as a result of demand disruptions has resulted in workforce pruning and layoffs.
  • While brick and motor casinos stagnate, online casinos are faring better although limited by lower discretionary spending.

Rivers Casino Philadelphia Hosts July 4th Block Party

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Restaurant, Bar, Destinations, Travel, Music, Events, Concerts, Casino, Gaming, Retail, Entertainment, Rivers Casino Philadelphia, Rivers Casino, PENNSYLVANIA, States of the United States

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210623005926/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210623005926/en/
    Lets Groove Tonight, the Ultimate Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band, will perform at Rivers Casino Philadelphia's July 4th riverfront block party, which starts at 5 p.m. (Photo: Business Wire)
    Rivers Casino Philadelphia is hosting a riverfront block party to celebrate Independence Day on Sunday, July 4, starting at 5 p.m.
  • We're thrilled that our first community celebration of the year will bring thousands of people to Rivers Casino's backyard along the Delaware River for the Fourth of July, said Justin Moore general manager at Rivers Casino Philadelphia.
  • Rivers Casino Philadelphia is currently operating at 100% capacity and follows all city, state and CDC health and safety protocols.
  • Located along the Delaware Riverfront in Philadelphia, Rivers Casino Philadelphia features 1,600 slots, 105 table games, 65 hybrid gaming seats, a 28-table poker room and a designated sportsbook area for live sports betting.

Esports Entertainment Group Named Official Esports Tournament Provider of the New York Rangers

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Sports, Entertainment, General Sports, Technology, Hockey, General Entertainment, Other Entertainment, Marketing, Audio, Video, Communications, Electronic Games, Other Technology, Casino, Gaming, Video game culture, eSports, Video gaming, League of Legends, Game design, Gaming, Draft:Esports Awards, Jens Hilgers

The New York Rangers announced today a marketing partnership with Esports Entertainment Group Inc. (EEG), naming the esports company their Official esports tournament provider, beginning on July 1.

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  • The New York Rangers announced today a marketing partnership with Esports Entertainment Group Inc. (EEG), naming the esports company their Official esports tournament provider, beginning on July 1.
  • As part of this relationship, EEG will operate three Rangers-themed esports tournaments utilizing its Esports Gaming League brand and platform.
  • EEG will work with the Rangers organization to create custom videos that promote these tournaments across all Rangers digital platforms.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome another leading professional sports team to our tournament platform, said Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group.

Asia-Pacific Fantasy Sports Market Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts Report 2021-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Other Sports, Casino, Gaming, Entertainment, Sports, Fantasy sport, Forecasting, Compound annual growth rate, Academic disciplines, Fields of mathematics

The "Asia-Pacific Fantasy Sports Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Asia-Pacific Fantasy Sports Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Asia-Pacific Fantasy Sports Market is expected to register a CAGR of 18.32% over the forecast period from 2021 to 2026.
  • The Asia-Pacific region has also witnessed considerable growth in the fantasy sports user base during the past few years.
  • The Asia-Pacific fantasy sports market is moderately fragmented, and the companies are utilizing strategic collaborative initiatives to increase their market share and profitability.

Claim Free Norse Gods Genesis Playing Card NFTs Ahead of $60,000 Poker Series

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Games, Non-fungible token, Poker, Gamblers, Gaming

LAS VEGAS, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Poker players and NFT enthusiasts can now claim two free Norse Gods Genesis playing card NFTs from FullHouse.io , which can be used in the One Million CBC NFT Poker Series, where around $60,000 of cryptocurrency will be up for grabs to holders of the cards across a series of high stakes hands.

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  • LAS VEGAS, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Poker players and NFT enthusiasts can now claim two free Norse Gods Genesis playing card NFTs from FullHouse.io , which can be used in the One Million CBC NFT Poker Series, where around $60,000 of cryptocurrency will be up for grabs to holders of the cards across a series of high stakes hands.
  • Only 10,000 Norse Gods Genesis NFTs will ever be minted, with 5,000 given away on afirst-come, first-serve basis at FullHouse.io .
  • Stake your two cards in hands of poker action during the One Million CBC NFT Poker Series, a daily series of massively multiplayer poker hands with big prizes for the winners.
  • "We wanted to make the inaugural One Million CBC NFT Poker Series something special, so we're airdropping 5,000 of the playing cards required to enter the series to those who are quick enough to claim them.