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American Red Cross Challenges Gamers to Support Disaster Relief Through Esports 

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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As disasters become more frequent and intense, the organization is encouraging the gaming community to get involved in relief efforts.

Key Points: 
  • As disasters become more frequent and intense, the organization is encouraging the gaming community to get involved in relief efforts.
  • Thanks to the generosity of these and other supporters, the Red Cross can bring help and hope to people across the country.
  • About the American Red Cross:
    The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families.
  • The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.

Seasoned Gaming and Hospitality Executive Seth Schorr Joins Skillz Board of Directors

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair competition to players worldwide, today announced that Seth Schorr, Chief Executive Officer of Fifth Street Gaming and Chairman of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, has joined its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair competition to players worldwide, today announced that Seth Schorr, Chief Executive Officer of Fifth Street Gaming and Chairman of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, has joined its Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220825005734/en/
    Seth Schorr Joins Skillz Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Were incredibly excited to bring Seth Schorr and his extensive experience in interactive gaming and entertainment to our board as we embark on the next chapter of Skillz, said Andrew Paradise, CEO of Skillz.
  • He is also the Chairman and an executive board member of the Communications Committee of the Downtown Las Vegas alliance.
  • Skillz has an incredibly bright future ahead, and its thrilling to join the board at this pivotal moment in the companys journey, said Seth Schorr.

Moloco Ranks #95 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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Today, Inc. revealed that Moloco placed 95th on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Inc. revealed that Moloco placed 95th on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
  • Moloco joins the ranks of the worlds most growth-minded companies, including Facebook, Dave, Credit Karma, Scopely, and Skillz, who have been listed on the Inc. 5000 in previous years.
  • Thats where Moloco comes in, said Ikkjin Ahn, co-founder and CEO of Moloco.
  • Moloco also expanded its machine learning platform to new product categories, including Moloco Retail Media Platform for e-commerce marketplaces.

Henry Hoffman, Partner at SL Advisors, Joins Skillz Board of Directors

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair competition to players worldwide, today announced that Henry Hoffman, Partner and Portfolio Manager at SL Advisors, has joined its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair competition to players worldwide, today announced that Henry Hoffman, Partner and Portfolio Manager at SL Advisors, has joined its Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220805005407/en/
    Henry Hoffman Joins Skillz Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Were thrilled for Henry Hoffman to bring his extensive experience in the financial services industry to our board as Skillz is building for profitable growth, said Andrew Paradise, CEO of Skillz.
  • Henry Hoffman is a Partner at SL Advisors and Portfolio Manager of the SL Advisors MLP & Infrastructure SMA strategies.
  • I am honored to join the board and be part of the companys journey ahead, said Henry Hoffman.

Skillz Announces Date for Second Quarter 2022 Results

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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Skillz Inc. (NYSE: SKLZ) (Skillz), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair and fun competition to players worldwide, today announced that it will release its second quarter 2022 results after the close of the market on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Skillz Inc. (NYSE: SKLZ) (Skillz), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair and fun competition to players worldwide, today announced that it will release its second quarter 2022 results after the close of the market on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
  • The Q&A conference call can be accessed by registering online for the Skillz Webcast , at which time registrants will receive dial-in information as well as a passcode and registrant ID.
  • Skillz is the leading mobile games platform dedicated to bringing out the best in everyone through competition.
  • The Skillz platform helps developers create multi-million dollar franchises by enabling social competition in their games.

Top-Rated Partnership Marketing Platform Accepted Into HubSpot App Marketplace

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everflow announced that HubSpot users can now connect directly to Everflow's leading partner marketing platform through the HubSpot App Marketplace. This integration provides B2B brands, advertising networks, agencies, and businesses the tools necessary to create scalable partnership programs.

Key Points: 
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everflow announced that HubSpot users can now connect directly to Everflow's leading partner marketing platform through the HubSpot App Marketplace.
  • This integration provides B2B brands, advertising networks, agencies, and businesses the tools necessary to create scalable partnership programs.
  • Acceptance into the HubSpot App Marketplace requires meeting predefined requirements and application review.
  • "We're excited to offer an Everflow.io integration, as it enables our customers to take their partner marketing beyond managing affiliates or coupons," states Scott Brinker, VP of Platform Ecosystem at HubSpot.

Skillz Hires Blackstone Executive Jason Roswig as President and CFO

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair and fun competition to players worldwide, announced today that veteran finance executive Jason Roswig has been hired as the companys President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Key Points: 
  • Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair and fun competition to players worldwide, announced today that veteran finance executive Jason Roswig has been hired as the companys President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Roswig will join the company on August 8, 2022 from Blackstone, where he served as Managing Director.
  • He will replace the current Skillz CFO, Ian Lee, who is stepping down to pursue other opportunities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220630005864/en/
    Skillz Hires Jason Roswig as President and CFO (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Jason is a true leader who will be dedicated to bringing both financial and operational excellence to Skillz.

Major eBetting Companies Working Hard to Simplify Operations for a More Pleasurable Experience

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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PALM BEACH, Fla., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global sports betting markets, unlike most, grew during the pandemic and are projected to continue to grow for years to come. The demand for sports betting is driven by factors like the shifting regulatory landscape of the entire gambling sector, the penetration of connected devices, and the developing digital infrastructure. The COVID-19 pandemic greatly influenced the sports sector due to restrictions on sporting activity in most parts of the world. However, online sports betting expanded in popularity during the pandemic due to eSports betting.  A recent report from Grand View Research projected that the global sports betting market size was valued at USD 76.75 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2% from 2022 to 2030. The report said: "Technology had a significant impact on every industry. However, the gambling industry was the most impacted, with the major sports betting companies working hard to simplify their platforms and provide a pleasurable experience. Therefore, the growing need for digitalization is expected to impact the market's online segment, which will witness significant growth in the forecast period. However, the frameworks are being regulated by various governments to provide income opportunities and new experiences to consumers."  Active companies in the markets today with current earnings out include:  EBET, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBET), DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG), GAN Limited (NASDAQ: GAN), Skillz Inc. (NYSE: SKLZ), International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT).

Key Points: 
  • The COVID-19 pandemic greatly influenced the sports sector due to restrictions on sporting activity in most parts of the world.
  • However, the gambling industry was the most impacted, with the major sports betting companies working hard to simplify their platforms and provide a pleasurable experience.
  • However, the frameworks are being regulated by various governments to provide income opportunities and new experiences to consumers."
  • You should consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements included herein, and not place undue reliance on such statements.

Major eBetting Companies Working Hard to Simplify Operations for a More Pleasurable Experience

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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PALM BEACH, Fla., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global sports betting markets, unlike most, grew during the pandemic and are projected to continue to grow for years to come. The demand for sports betting is driven by factors like the shifting regulatory landscape of the entire gambling sector, the penetration of connected devices, and the developing digital infrastructure. The COVID-19 pandemic greatly influenced the sports sector due to restrictions on sporting activity in most parts of the world. However, online sports betting expanded in popularity during the pandemic due to eSports betting.  A recent report from Grand View Research projected that the global sports betting market size was valued at USD 76.75 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2% from 2022 to 2030. The report said: "Technology had a significant impact on every industry. However, the gambling industry was the most impacted, with the major sports betting companies working hard to simplify their platforms and provide a pleasurable experience. Therefore, the growing need for digitalization is expected to impact the market's online segment, which will witness significant growth in the forecast period. However, the frameworks are being regulated by various governments to provide income opportunities and new experiences to consumers."  Active companies in the markets today with current earnings out include:  EBET, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBET), DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG), GAN Limited (NASDAQ: GAN), Skillz Inc. (NYSE: SKLZ), International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT).

Key Points: 
  • The COVID-19 pandemic greatly influenced the sports sector due to restrictions on sporting activity in most parts of the world.
  • However, the gambling industry was the most impacted, with the major sports betting companies working hard to simplify their platforms and provide a pleasurable experience.
  • However, the frameworks are being regulated by various governments to provide income opportunities and new experiences to consumers."
  • You should consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements included herein, and not place undue reliance on such statements.

Shari Glazer, CEO of Kalos Labs and Founder of US Digital Trust, Joins Skillz Board of Directors

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair and fun competition to players worldwide, today announced that Shari Glazer, entrepreneur and a globally-recognized philanthropist, has joined its board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair and fun competition to players worldwide, today announced that Shari Glazer, entrepreneur and a globally-recognized philanthropist, has joined its board of directors.
  • Shari serves as the second woman director to be elected to the Skillz board of directors, which now includes eight board members.
  • In addition to being Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kalos Labs , a digital assets and blockchain platform for global brands, Shari Glazer is the founder of US DIGITAL Trust, which manages a diverse portfolio of private investments across the digital assets industry.
  • Skillz is the leading mobile games platform that connects players in fair, fun, and meaningful competition.