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FanDuel Expands Fantasy Sports Offerings with the Addition of Best Ball and Daily Snake Drafts

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Friday, August 21, 2020

Today, FanDuel announced the expansion of its industry-leading fantasy sports products with the launch of Best Ball and Daily Snake Drafts ahead of the football season.

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  • Today, FanDuel announced the expansion of its industry-leading fantasy sports products with the launch of Best Ball and Daily Snake Drafts ahead of the football season.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200821005374/en/
    FanDuel Best Ball Image (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Best Ball contests are the simplest way to play fantasy football, bringing the popular season-long fantasy game on to FanDuels fantasy platform.
  • Best Ball games are perfect for sports fans looking to play fantasy for the first time, or who love the season-long fantasy format, said John Griffin, General Manager Fantasy, FanDuel Group.
  • To celebrate the launch of Best Ball, FanDuel will debut a new commercial featuring former NFL Head Football Coach, Jeff Fisher.

REPEAT − i3 Interactive Launches its Sportsbook

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

TORONTO, Aug. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- i3 Interactive Inc. (i3 Interactive or the Company) (CSE: BETS)(FRA: F0O3) is pleased to announce the launch ofBlitzbet, a new online sports betting and gaming brand.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- i3 Interactive Inc. (i3 Interactive or the Company) (CSE: BETS)(FRA: F0O3) is pleased to announce the launch ofBlitzbet, a new online sports betting and gaming brand.
  • Blitzbet is presently available, during a soft launch period, in a limited number of jurisdictions on the domain www.Blitzbet.eu .
  • The Company is offering users a free bet with their NHL product in relation to the launch.
  • We think there is no better time to launch a sportsbook and online casino product than the present given the current worldwide demand of sports fans.

IGT and FanDuel Group Strike Multi-Year Sports Betting and iGaming Agreement for Entire U.S. Market

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Monday, August 3, 2020

LONDON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) today announced that it will boost its momentum in the growing U.S. sports betting market through a multi-year agreement with leading sports betting and iGaming provider, FanDuel Group.

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  • LONDON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) today announced that it will boost its momentum in the growing U.S. sports betting market through a multi-year agreement with leading sports betting and iGaming provider, FanDuel Group.
  • Additionally, FanDuel Group agreed to offer IGT PlayDigital's PlayCasino games in states where FanDuel Group online casinos operate.
  • The agreement also expands the distribution of IGT PlayDigital's PlayCasino games that span slots, blackjack, roulette and more.
  • FanDuel Group is currently leveraging top-performing IGT PlayCasino games such as Wheel of Fortune Triple Extreme Spin, Triple Red Hot 7s Free Games, and Red Hot Tamales!

i3 Interactive Launches its Sportsbook

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Friday, July 31, 2020

TORONTO, July 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- i3 Interactive Inc. (i3 Interactive or the Company) (CSE: BETS)(FRA: F0O3) is pleased to announce the launch ofBlitzbet, a new online sports betting and gaming brand.

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  • TORONTO, July 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- i3 Interactive Inc. (i3 Interactive or the Company) (CSE: BETS)(FRA: F0O3) is pleased to announce the launch ofBlitzbet, a new online sports betting and gaming brand.
  • Blitzbet is presently available, during a soft launch period, in a limited number of jurisdictions on the domain www.Blitzbet.eu .
  • The Company is offering users a free bet with their NHL product in relation to the launch.
  • We think there is no better time to launch a sportsbook and online casino product than the present given the current worldwide demand of sports fans.

FanDuel Sportsbook Spreads the Love As NBA Tips Off

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

Tonight, FanDuel Sportsbook, a division of FanDuel Group, will once again bring its innovative Spread the Love promotion to customers to celebrate the return of the NBA on TNT.

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  • Tonight, FanDuel Sportsbook, a division of FanDuel Group, will once again bring its innovative Spread the Love promotion to customers to celebrate the return of the NBA on TNT.
  • For every 2,500 customers who bet on the Lakers in the special Spread the Love Market , FanDuel will move the spread one point in the Lakers favor.
  • Theres no limit to how good this line can get and the line wont stop increasing until fans stop betting, or the game tips off.
  • Spread the Love promotional spreads were introduced into the legal sports betting market by FanDuel in 2019.

BetAmerica to Enter Sports Betting and iGaming Market in Michigan

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Plans include the opening of a retail BetAmerica sportsbook at Island Resort & Casino in Harris, Michigan and BetAmerica online sportsbook and iGaming platform available throughout the state of Michigan, subject to gaming license and regulatory approvals.

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  • Plans include the opening of a retail BetAmerica sportsbook at Island Resort & Casino in Harris, Michigan and BetAmerica online sportsbook and iGaming platform available throughout the state of Michigan, subject to gaming license and regulatory approvals.
  • We are pleased to be able to offer sports fans throughout Michigan our innovative BetAmerica sportsbook and iGaming product, said Bill Mudd, COO of CDI.
  • Guests of Island Resort & Casino as well as online players in the Michigan will be able to access sports betting, the best in online casino games and unique promotions through BetAmerica.
  • We also own and operate the largest online horse racing wagering platform in the U.S., TwinSpires.com, and we operate sports betting and iGaming through our BetAmerica platform in multiple states.

FanDuel Gives More Than $80 Million To Customers

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

We are excited for the return of sports and wanted to give all of our customers a chance to get in on the action for free, said Mike Raffensperger, CMO of FanDuel Group.

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  • We are excited for the return of sports and wanted to give all of our customers a chance to get in on the action for free, said Mike Raffensperger, CMO of FanDuel Group.
  • As Americas #1 Sportsbook app and an official partner of the NBA, MLB and NHL, FanDuel leads the industry in customer friendly promotions.
  • The $10 provided to customers will be in the form of either FanDuel DFS site credit or FanDuel Sportsbook site credit.
  • FanDuel Group has a presence across 45 states and 8.5 million customers.

Newgioco Reopens All Land-based Betting Shops in Italy

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

All of Newgiocos land-based betting shops, including corner locations such as bars, coffee shops throughout Italy reopened as of Friday, June 19, 2020.

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  • All of Newgiocos land-based betting shops, including corner locations such as bars, coffee shops throughout Italy reopened as of Friday, June 19, 2020.
  • Newgioco is taking a number of anti-contagion measures in terms of maintaining minimum distance, sanitization, and health-related obligations at all locations where its sports betting products are offered.
  • The Company conducts its business under the registered brand Newgioco primarily through its internet-based betting distribution network on its website, www.newgioco.it , as well as in retail neighborhood betting shops throughout Italy.
  • Newgioco also owns and operates innovative betting platform software providing both B2B and B2C bet processing for casinos, sports betting and other online and land-based gaming operators.

Scientific Games Powers Sports Betting for Betfred in Colorado

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

LAS VEGAS, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") expanded its sports betting partnership with Betfred to roll out its digital and retail solutions in the state of Colorado.

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  • LAS VEGAS, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") expanded its sports betting partnership with Betfred to roll out its digital and retail solutions in the state of Colorado.
  • In addition, Scientific Games will supply Betfred's operations in Colorado with OpenPlatform, its industry leading player account management platform.
  • We look forward to working with Scientific Games to bring exciting sports betting experiences to players in Colorado."
  • Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) is a world leader in entertainment offering dynamic games, systems and services for casino, lottery, social gaming, online gaming and sports betting.

Betfred USA Sports establishes their presence in Colorado with a new sportsbook and partnership with Denver Broncos

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

The company also announced the signing of a multi-year sponsorship agreement to become an official partner of the Denver Broncos.

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  • The company also announced the signing of a multi-year sponsorship agreement to become an official partner of the Denver Broncos.
  • "We're extremely proud of our partnership with Saratoga and are excited to be part of the rich gaming community in Black Hawk.
  • We look forward to launching our online platform right before football season, "stated Bryan Bennett, Chief Operating Officer of Betfred USA Sports.
  • Saratoga strives to deliver a premium guest experience, and we believe the Betfred sportsbook continues to build on that promise."