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Johnson Fistel Investigates Live Nation; Should Management be Held Accountable for Investors' Losses?

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Saturday, November 13, 2021

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ("Live Nation" or the "Company") (NYSE: LYV) against certain officers and directors of the Company.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ("Live Nation" or the "Company") (NYSE: LYV) against certain officers and directors of the Company.
  • Astroworld Festival 2021 was organized and promoted by Live Nation, which has promoted prior Astroworld festivals, including in 2019, where several people were injured similarly during Travis Scott's performance.
  • As of November 12, 2021, Live Nation's share price has fallen by 9.2% from its high of $123.80 on the day of the event.
  • Johnson Fistel, LLP is a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm with offices in California, New York and Georgia.

Increase Number of Sports Leagues and Events Fueling Booming Demand for Online Sports Wagering

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Factors such as the penetration of connected devices, changing regulatory landscape of the overall gambling industry, and growing digital infrastructure are fueling the demand for sports betting.Additionally, the increase in the number of sports leagues and events is fueling the demand for sports betting among millennials and elder people around the world.

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  • Factors such as the penetration of connected devices, changing regulatory landscape of the overall gambling industry, and growing digital infrastructure are fueling the demand for sports betting.Additionally, the increase in the number of sports leagues and events is fueling the demand for sports betting among millennials and elder people around the world.
  • The online segment is expected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period.
  • Factors such as the growing number of people betting on sports events, such as cricket, hockey, football, and basketball, are driving the market in this region.
  • You should consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements included herein, and not place undue reliance on such statements.

Increase Number of Sports Leagues and Events Fueling Booming Demand for Online Sports Wagering

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Factors such as the penetration of connected devices, changing regulatory landscape of the overall gambling industry, and growing digital infrastructure are fueling the demand for sports betting.Additionally, the increase in the number of sports leagues and events is fueling the demand for sports betting among millennials and elder people around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Factors such as the penetration of connected devices, changing regulatory landscape of the overall gambling industry, and growing digital infrastructure are fueling the demand for sports betting.Additionally, the increase in the number of sports leagues and events is fueling the demand for sports betting among millennials and elder people around the world.
  • The online segment is expected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period.
  • Factors such as the growing number of people betting on sports events, such as cricket, hockey, football, and basketball, are driving the market in this region.
  • You should consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements included herein, and not place undue reliance on such statements.

CEOs of BLNK, OGGFF, SKLZ and ENTEF Capitalizing on Megatrend Growth Waves in: E-Sports, Plant-Based Foods, and Electric Vehicles

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Electric vehicles, plant-based foods, and e-sports are todays most exciting growth sectors, and positioned to generate trillions of dollars in combined revenues in the decade ahead.

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  • Electric vehicles, plant-based foods, and e-sports are todays most exciting growth sectors, and positioned to generate trillions of dollars in combined revenues in the decade ahead.
  • With this structure we have the potential to generate a valuable reoccurring revenue stream for many years to come as EV utilization increases.
  • The shift to EVs is inevitable and Blink is poised for significant growth as we play a key role providing the infrastructure to support this transition.
  • 1843) is the leading financial news provider, focused on giving investors direct access to CEO's of promising, publicly-traded companies, and market experts.

CEO’s of SKLZ, ENTEF, EA, ZNGA Discuss New Opportunities in E-Sports and Digital Entertainment Megatrends

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The global video gaming industry took in an estimated $180bn in 2020 more than sports and movies worldwide.

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  • The global video gaming industry took in an estimated $180bn in 2020 more than sports and movies worldwide.
  • E-Sports is emerging as a leading form of entertainment, with top tournaments regularly attracting more viewers than professional sports.
  • The platform broadly democratizes gaming by leveling the playing field, for access to being able to build esports.
  • Konrad says this is just the beginning as his goal is building ESE into a billion dollar global e-sports enterprise.

Institutions Gather At Blockworks' Digital Asset Summit In London

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

With unparalleled access to both crypto founders and leaders from financial institutions, DAS has become the go-to digital asset conference conference for investors.

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  • With unparalleled access to both crypto founders and leaders from financial institutions, DAS has become the go-to digital asset conference conference for investors.
  • Join leaders from the buy-side, sell-side, regulation and crypto companies to discuss how digital assets will create investment opportunities and impact the future.
  • Thanks to the Diamond Sponsors for making this event possible: Aave, BCB Group, Copper, Crypto.com, Fidelity Digital Assets, LMAX Digital.
  • Blockworks is the founder of the Digital Asset Summits (DAS), the leading conferences for institutional investors looking at digital assets.

Zeotap brings in Liberty Global Ventures in Series C funding round extension

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

BERLIN, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeotap , the next-gen Customer Data Platform, has announced an $11m extension to its Series C round.

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  • BERLIN, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeotap , the next-gen Customer Data Platform, has announced an $11m extension to its Series C round.
  • This new extension takes place to enable new investors such as Liberty Global Ventures to come on board, following oversubscription to previous rounds.
  • The new round brings the company's total funding raised to $90M, fuelling Zeotap's drive to provide solutions for marketers facing a privacy-first future.
  • Liberty Global Ventures , whose portfolio includes Skillz, Lacework and Samba TV, was one of many investors who contributed to the round.

Zeotap brings in Liberty Global Ventures in Series C funding round extension

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

BERLIN, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeotap, the next-gen Customer Data Platform, has announced an $11m extension to its Series C round. The extension follows the company raising $42m in July 2020, which was followed by an initial extension of $18.5m in November from SignalFire's Breakout Fund. This new extension takes place to enable new investors such as Liberty Global Ventures to come on board, following oversubscription to previous rounds.

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  • BERLIN, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeotap , the next-gen Customer Data Platform, has announced an $11m extension to its Series C round.
  • This new extension takes place to enable new investors such as Liberty Global Ventures to come on board, following oversubscription to previous rounds.
  • The new round brings the company's total funding raised to $90M, fuelling Zeotap's drive to provide solutions for marketers facing a privacy-first future.
  • Liberty Global Ventures , whose portfolio includes Skillz, Lacework and Samba TV, was one of many investors who contributed to the round.

Passport welcomes Vanna Krantz as new CFO

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Passport, a transportation software and payments company, is pleased to announce that Vanna Krantz has joined the team as CFO.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Passport, a transportation software and payments company, is pleased to announce that Vanna Krantz has joined the team as CFO.
  • Most recently Krantz was the CFO at Masterclass and between 2017 and 2020 she served as the CFO of Disney Streaming Services where she was part of the team who launched and scaled Disney+ and ESPN+.
  • Krantz has also held various divisional CFO roles at Thomson Reuters and senior finance positions at Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch.
  • "It's a great time to join the growing team at Passport as we build the solutions a city needs to manage the future of mobility," said Vanna Krantz, Passport's new CFO.

Skillz Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of “100 Best Workplaces for Innovators”

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair and fun competition to players worldwide, has been named to Fast Companys third annual list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators.

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  • Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair and fun competition to players worldwide, has been named to Fast Companys third annual list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators.
  • For its third annual list, Fast Company partnered with Accenture, a leading global professional services firm, to determine the 2021 Best Workplaces for Innovators.
  • A feature story on the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators will be published in the September print edition of Fast Company, which will be on newsstands August 17th.
  • For more information on why Skillz was named one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators and how to join the companys rapidly growing team across a wide variety of departments and disciplines, please visit the Skillz careers page or LinkedIn.