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The NFLPA and DraftKings Unveil Plans for Gamified NFT Collaboration

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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BOSTON and WASHINGTON, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NFL Players Association (NFLPA), DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) and OneTeam Partners (OneTeam), the group licensing partner of the NFLPA, today revealed plans to launch gamified NFT (non-fungible token) collections that will debut on DraftKings Marketplace during the 2022-2023 NFL season.

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  • BOSTON and WASHINGTON, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NFL Players Association (NFLPA), DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) and OneTeam Partners (OneTeam), the group licensing partner of the NFLPA, today revealed plans to launch gamified NFT (non-fungible token) collections that will debut on DraftKings Marketplace during the 2022-2023 NFL season.
  • The agreement grants DraftKings licensing rights for active NFL players, including the authentic use of name, image and likeness.
  • DraftKings previously announced a strategic agreement with Polygon to provide a scalable, eco-friendly blockchain solution that enables added throughput, lower transaction fees and expanded capabilities.
  • Launched in August 2021, DraftKings Marketplace is a digital collectibles ecosystem designed for mainstream accessibility that offers curated NFT drops and supports secondary-market transactions.

Socure Adds Former Chief of Staff in the White House Office of the Federal CIO to Help Public Sector Avoid Billions in Identity Fraud Losses and Revolutionize Public Access to Government Services

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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I joined Socure to promote a more equitable and inclusive identity verification standard for the American public and transform the way public sector benefits and services are accessed and delivered, said Burris.

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  • I joined Socure to promote a more equitable and inclusive identity verification standard for the American public and transform the way public sector benefits and services are accessed and delivered, said Burris.
  • Prior to his role at Socure, Burris served at the intersection of policy and delivery as the Chief of Staff in the White House Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer.
  • Before joining the government in 2017, Burris worked for Deloitte, helping both commercial and public sector clients improve their cybersecurity risk management practices.
  • Jordan will drive a meaningful dialogue with government agencies to solve their identity fraud challenges, eliminate massive financial losses, and improve inclusive access to government benefits and services.

SharpRank Takes Home Top Prize at Inaugural SBC First Pitch Competition

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SharpRank , the onlyindependent sports betting ratings agency, which leverages proprietary metrics, data science, and ratings to expand the total addressable market it services, was jointly awarded the top prize in the inaugural SBC First Pitch competition presented by Wagers.com at the SBC Summit North America conference.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SharpRank , the onlyindependent sports betting ratings agency, which leverages proprietary metrics, data science, and ratings to expand the total addressable market it services, was jointly awarded the top prize in the inaugural SBC First Pitch competition presented by Wagers.com at the SBC Summit North America conference.
  • Sharing in the top prize was The Parleh out of Canada.
  • It would be difficult to trust a fund without a Morningstar rating SharpRank is sports betting's equivalent.
  • "Sports betting innovation is vital in the expansion and sustainable growth of one of the fastest growing industries in America," said Chris Adams , CEO of SharpRank.

Seller-Related Identity Fraud Is the Biggest Threat to E-Commerce Providers and Platforms this Holiday Season

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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Socure , the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions, today unveiled its Consumer Online Shopping Fraud Survey 2021: Holiday Edition*.

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  • Socure , the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions, today unveiled its Consumer Online Shopping Fraud Survey 2021: Holiday Edition*.
  • In fact, 51% of consumers are reluctant to do business with smaller merchants due to the perceived risk of fraud.
  • These findings indicate consumers are dubious about the safety of shopping online this season, and e-commerce platforms need to be prepared.
  • Socure has a tailored e-commerce solution that provides the most comprehensive approach to identity verification and fraud to ensure superior marketplace health.

Bloomfire Bolsters Executive Leadership Team with Global Head of Sales and C-Suite Expansion

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Friday, December 3, 2021
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The executives will further build on Bloomfire's momentum in the knowledge management space, scaling go-to-market strategy and strengthening business operations.

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  • The executives will further build on Bloomfire's momentum in the knowledge management space, scaling go-to-market strategy and strengthening business operations.
  • As Senior Vice President of Sales, Manougian will be responsible for expanding and leading the global sales team and driving growth among customers and partners.
  • Prior to joining Bloomfire, Manougian held sales and leadership positions at WP Engine, Tenfold, LexisNexis, and, most recently, Unanet, where he served as Vice President of Sales.
  • "I couldn't be more thrilled to welcome them as elevated members of our executive management team and recognize the impact they will continue making going forward."

Victory Square Portfolio Company, GameOn, Announces a Strategic Partnership with Polygon Studios to Bring NFT-Based Games to the Masses

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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The deal will see Polygon Studios provide non-dilutive funding to invest in 50% of GameOns ongoing product development costs.

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  • The deal will see Polygon Studios provide non-dilutive funding to invest in 50% of GameOns ongoing product development costs.
  • Polygon, a pioneering blockchain that has onboarded millions to the Web3 ecosystem, recently announced Polygon Studios and plans to commit USD$100 million to projects leading the transition to Web3.
  • The Polygon Studios ecosystem comprises highly loved games and NFT projects like OpenSea, Upshot, Aavegotchi, Zed Run, Skyweaver by Horizon Games, Decentraland, Megacryptopolis, Neon District, Cometh, and Decentral Games.
  • If youre a game developer, builder or NFT creator looking to join the Polygon Studios ecosystem, get started here.

Grow Credit Announces Inclusive Credit Builder Plans for Students

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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Grow Credit , a financial inclusion platform committed to building credit and improving credit scores, today announced the rollout of its Credit Builder App for Students, initially as an Apple iOS exclusive for 60 days beginning December 9.

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  • Grow Credit , a financial inclusion platform committed to building credit and improving credit scores, today announced the rollout of its Credit Builder App for Students, initially as an Apple iOS exclusive for 60 days beginning December 9.
  • The Credit Builder App for Students, working in partnership with Blue Ridge Bank NA, allows student users with limited income to repay their Grow Credit accounts in full via payment from their linked bank account each month.
  • Grow Credit also offers a free Build membership plan for those students that meet standard requirements.
  • As a result, we created the Credit Builder for Students program as a tangible solution for building credit while increasing students financial literacy.

Did You Acquire (DKNG) Before December 23, 2019? Should DraftKings Management be Held Accountable for Investors Losses? Contact Johnson Fistel

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

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  • When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
  • If you are interested in learning more about the investigation, please contact lead analyst Jim Baker ( [email protected] ) at 619-814-4471.
  • Additionally, if you have owned DraftKings shares since before December 23, 2019, you can [ Click here to join this action].
  • Johnson Fistel, LLP is a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm with offices in California, New York and Georgia.

DraftKings Announces Jason Park’s Participation in Upcoming Virtual Event

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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DraftKings Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company created to fuel the competitive spirit of sports fans with products that range across daily fantasy, regulated gaming and digital media.

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  • DraftKings Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company created to fuel the competitive spirit of sports fans with products that range across daily fantasy, regulated gaming and digital media.
  • Headquartered in Boston, and launched in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish and Paul Liberman, DraftKings is the only U.S.-based vertically integrated sports betting operator.
  • DraftKings is a multi-channel provider of sports betting and gaming technologies, powering sports and gaming entertainment for operators in 17 countries.
  • DraftKings daily fantasy sports product is available in 6 countries internationally with 15 distinct sports categories.

Global eSports Betting Is a $66 Billion Dollar Industry Still Expected to Grow As Latest Technology Enhances Consumer Experience

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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In terms of platform, the market has been divided into online and offline sports betting.

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  • In terms of platform, the market has been divided into online and offline sports betting.
  • The growth of the online betting segment can be attributed to the increase in the penetration of smartphonesand connected devices across the world.
  • Additionally, Esports Technologies secures gaming licensing in Tier 1 regulated markets including the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, Malta, and Denmark.
  • Tsachi Maimon, CEO of Aspire Global, said, "Esports Technologies has rapidly established itself as one of the foremost innovators in esports wagering.