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QuintEvents Announces Executive Leadership Changes

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

The changeover will go into effect on January 1, 2023, as CEO Brian Learst transitions into his new role as Executive Chairman.

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  • The changeover will go into effect on January 1, 2023, as CEO Brian Learst transitions into his new role as Executive Chairman.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221215005231/en/
    Brian Ruede Announced as new CEO of QuintEvents (Photo: Business Wire)
    This change in leadership comes as a natural next step in Quints continued growth story.
  • Learst will continue to participate in setting the strategic direction of the company as Executive Chairman.
  • QuintEvents is the industry-leading provider of Official Ticket and Hospitality packages to many of the world's most prominent sports and entertainment events.

Tucker Inks Deal to Become Exclusive US Distributor for Dainese Riding Gear

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The multi-year agreement includes leather and textile riding gear, boots, shoes and Dainese's line of protective armor and airbag D-Air jackets and vests.

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  • The multi-year agreement includes leather and textile riding gear, boots, shoes and Dainese's line of protective armor and airbag D-Air jackets and vests.
  • Founded by Lino Dainese in Molvena, Italy in 1972, the Dainese company is a leader in the development of protective apparel for active sports.
  • "We're thrilled to add Dainese to our roster of great partner companies," said Tucker President and CEO Marc McAllister.
  • "Our dealer network will make Dainese products easily available to riders looking for high-quality riding and protective gear."

Kicking Off Just in Time for FIFA World Cup: DAZN Now Available on Foxxum CTV OS

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

It will also meet the demand for the DAZN app from existing Foxxum CTV OS clients that will subsequently onboard within the next year, following the initial launch on Vestel devices.

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  • It will also meet the demand for the DAZN app from existing Foxxum CTV OS clients that will subsequently onboard within the next year, following the initial launch on Vestel devices.
  • DAZN offers both live and on-demand streaming of live football events such as the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League, plus other European top football leagues.
  • Subscribers can also enjoy a broad selection of different sports programs including boxing, winter sports, tennis, darts, cycling and many more.
  • Therefore, we are very proud to add DAZN to Foxxum CTV OS, kicking off a long-term partnership", says Ronny Lutzi, CEO at Foxxum GmbH.

Cool Cats Group partners with Animoca Brands and OneFootball Labs to launch "Cool Cats FC"

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Friday, November 11, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cool Cats Group, the web3 company behind the iconic blue-chip NFT collection Cool Cats, Animoca Brands, the company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse, and OneFootball Labs, a joint venture between Animoca Brands, OneFootball, and Liberty City Ventures, today announced the launch of the new collection of 4,000 "Cool Cats FC" NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain. The collection offers holders an exciting opportunity to become part of the expanding Cool Cats and OneFootball community with a combination of digital and physical football-related utilities.

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  • Stephen Teglas, CEO of Cool Cats Group, commented: "We are excited to partner with Animoca Brands and OneFootball Labs on the innovative Cool Cats FC collection, which brings Cool Cats and Cool Pets holders together in celebration of the upcoming global football/soccer tournament season.
  • I cannot wait for this winter, to watch France defend the trophy and see the launch of our Cool Cats FC collaboration with Animoca Brands.
  • This collaboration is a sterling opportunity to expand the Cool Cats, OneFootball, and Animoca Brands communities and drive the mass adoption of Web3."
  • There will be 1,900 Cool Cats FC NFTs available for Cool Cats, Cool Pets, and winners of pre-mint giveaways at a price of 0.069 ETH.

Cool Cats Group partners with Animoca Brands and OneFootball Labs to launch "Cool Cats FC"

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 11, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cool Cats Group, the web3 company behind the iconic blue-chip NFT collection Cool Cats, Animoca Brands, the company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse, and OneFootball Labs, a joint venture between Animoca Brands, OneFootball, and Liberty City Ventures, today announced the launch of the new collection of 4,000 "Cool Cats FC" NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain. The collection offers holders an exciting opportunity to become part of the expanding Cool Cats and OneFootball community with a combination of digital and physical football-related utilities.

Key Points: 
  • Stephen Teglas, CEO of Cool Cats Group, commented: "We are excited to partner with Animoca Brands and OneFootball Labs on the innovative Cool Cats FC collection, which brings Cool Cats and Cool Pets holders together in celebration of the upcoming global football/soccer tournament season.
  • I cannot wait for this winter, to watch France defend the trophy and see the launch of our Cool Cats FC collaboration with Animoca Brands.
  • This collaboration is a sterling opportunity to expand the Cool Cats, OneFootball, and Animoca Brands communities and drive the mass adoption of Web3."
  • There will be 1,900 Cool Cats FC NFTs available for Cool Cats, Cool Pets, and winners of pre-mint giveaways at a price of 0.069 ETH.

CryptoDATA Tech becomes RNF MotoGP Team majority and strategic shareholder

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

This strategic investment marks a significant milestone and a beginning of a new era for the fifteen months old RNF MotoGP team and the Romanian holding.

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  • This strategic investment marks a significant milestone and a beginning of a new era for the fifteen months old RNF MotoGP team and the Romanian holding.
  • RNF MotoGP Team will continue participating as an Independent Team in the premier class of the FIM MotoGP World Championship with Team Principal Razlan Razali remaining at the helm focusing on the sporting and technicality side of the team.
  • Ovidiu TOMA, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, CryptoDATA Tech,
    We are delighted to extend our partnership and become the majority shareholder of the RNF MotoGP Team.
  • The team will collaborate on two missions for the team with CryptoDATA spearheading the business side while RNF MotoGP Team focuses on the sports itself.

TinyTap's first Publisher NFTs sold out, generating 138.926 ETH (~US$228,000) that is shared with 6 teachers

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Monday, November 7, 2022

HONG KONG, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Animoca Brands, the company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse, and its subsidiary TinyTap, the leading platform for user-generated educational games, today announced that the first batch of six TinyTap Publisher NFTs sold at auction for a total of 138.926 ETH (approximately US$228,000 at time of sale) generating a total 67.7 ETH (approximately US$111,000 at time of sale) for the six teachers who authored the content linked to the Publisher NFTs.

Key Points: 
  • I thought that discovering TinyTap's interactive game platform was my biggest teaching breakthrough; but now, I see that the Publisher NFT is my real breakthrough.
  • Yogev Shelly, CEO of TinyTap, said: "We're deeply thankful for the tremendous support we have received for our new and pioneering education model of Publisher NFTs.
  • I hope that teachers out there will see the power and potential of the Publisher NFT model."
  • Follow TinyTap on Twitter to keep updated on future developments or visit the Publisher NFT landing page to learn more.

Play Mechanix is the Winner of the NFL & Skillz Game Developer Challenge

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

The National Football League (NFL) and Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair and fun competition to players worldwide, today revealed that Play Mechanix won the NFL & Skillz Game Developer Challenge .

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  • The National Football League (NFL) and Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair and fun competition to players worldwide, today revealed that Play Mechanix won the NFL & Skillz Game Developer Challenge .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221020005237/en/
    The winning game, NFL QB Shootout, invites fans to quarterback their favorite NFL team to victory by mastering their football throwing prowess.
  • Huge congratulations to Play Mechanix for building a game that received high marks from NFL fans around the world to win the developer challenge, said Andrew Paradise, CEO of Skillz.
  • Its an incredible honor to win the NFL & Skillz Developer Challenge, said George Petro, President of Play Mechanix.

GridRival Launches Motorsports Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) Platform

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

GridRival , the sports betting startup dedicated to motorsports, has launched its highly anticipated Daily Fantasy Sports offering for users across 23 states in the USA.

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  • GridRival , the sports betting startup dedicated to motorsports, has launched its highly anticipated Daily Fantasy Sports offering for users across 23 states in the USA.
  • The GridRival app, which first launched in 2021, features real-money salary cap daily fantasy contests, where users select drivers and constructors.
  • GridRival is the only fantasy sports platform dedicated exclusively to motorsports.
  • Now featuring real-money daily fantasy contests, GridRIval is a one-stop-shop for fantasy motorsport fans.

Cool Cats Group Secures Strategic Investment from Animoca Brands, Building on Gaming Partnership

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cool Cats Group LLC, the web3 company behind the iconic blue-chip NFT collection Cool Cats, announced today that it has received a strategic investment from Animoca Brands, the company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse. The partnership will drive Cool Cats' mission to become the largest global NFT brand and a robust media and content company, including through the expansion of its gaming offerings.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cool Cats Group LLC, the web3 company behind the iconic blue-chip NFT collection Cool Cats , announced today that it has received a strategic investment from Animoca Brands , the company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse.
  • This strategic partnership is the culmination of a longstanding relationship between Ken Cron, Executive Chairman of Cool Cats Group, and Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands.
  • "Working more closely with Animoca Brands will bring tremendous value to Cool Cats and its community.
  • "Animoca Brands is committed to building and growing the open metaverse through partnerships with web3 leaders like Cool Cats," said Siu.