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Daily Racing Form and DRF Bets™ Launch DRF Cash Grab

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Daily Racing Form ("DRF"), a leading provider of premium data and authoritative editorial coverage to horse racing and sports enthusiasts inNorth America, and DRF Bets, one of America's fastest growing online and mobile wagering platforms, today announced the launch of a new free-to-play mobile sports app, DRF Cash Grab.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Daily Racing Form ("DRF"), a leading provider of premium data and authoritative editorial coverage to horse racing and sports enthusiasts inNorth America, and DRF Bets, one of America's fastest growing online and mobile wagering platforms, today announced the launch of a new free-to-play mobile sports app, DRF Cash Grab.
  • Following the launch of DRF Sports in September, DRF Cash Grab represents the latest phase of DRF's ambitious plans to scale and meet the growing customer demand for sports betting.
  • "Following the recent launch of DRF Sports, which expandedour offering of best-in-class data for both horse racing and sports enthusiasts alike, DRF Cash Grab is another exciting milestone that showcases the unique sportsand betting content we provide alongside a best-in-class sportsbook.
  • Daily Racing Form is "America's Turf Authority since 1894" for horse racing and sports enthusiasts throughoutNorth America.

DRF Sports Announces that DRF en Español will Provide Expert Analysis and Commentary for Keeneland's Coverage of 2021 Fall Meet

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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DRF en Espaol was established in August 2020 to meet the demand for horse racing analysis and commentary for Spanish-speaking audiences.

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  • DRF en Espaol was established in August 2020 to meet the demand for horse racing analysis and commentary for Spanish-speaking audiences.
  • "When we decided to launch DRF en Espaol, we saw a clear opportunity to meet the growing demand for thoroughbred content and analysis in Spanish," said Roberto Rodriguez, Director at DRF en Espaol.
  • The partnership between DRF en Espaol and Keeneland will grow Keeneland's 2021 Fall Meet viewership among Spanish-speaking fans of thoroughbred racing.
  • Established in 2020, DRF en Espaol is a one stop shop for sports analysis and commentary in Spanish.

Daily Racing Form and DRF Bets™ Launch DRF Sports

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Daily Racing Form ("DRF"), a leading provider of premium data and authoritative editorial coverage to horse racing and sports enthusiasts inNorth America, and DRF Bets, one of America's fastest growing online and mobile wagering platforms,today announced the launch ofa new online and mobile sports website in the U.S. called DRF Sports.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Daily Racing Form ("DRF"), a leading provider of premium data and authoritative editorial coverage to horse racing and sports enthusiasts inNorth America, and DRF Bets, one of America's fastest growing online and mobile wagering platforms,today announced the launch ofa new online and mobile sports website in the U.S. called DRF Sports.
  • Daily Racing Form is "America's Turf Authority since 1894" for horse racing and sports enthusiasts throughoutNorth America.
  • The Company's flagship brand, Daily Racing Form is "America's Turf Authority since 1894" for horse racing enthusiasts, breeding and sporting and professionals throughoutNorth America.
  • Additionally, Daily Racing Form provides DRF Harness Eye, the data provider for standardbred racing since 1964, offering news, handicapping products, and online wagering functionality specifically for harness players.

ZCG Announces Completion of Merger Creating Affinity Interactive

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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("ZCG"), a leading privately-held asset manager, today announced the completion of the merger of its affiliated portfolio companies, Affinity Gaming ("Affinity"), a diversified national casino gaming operator, and Sports Information Group, LLC ("SIG"), a New York-based B2B and B2C global omnichannel sports, technology, digital, media and wagering business, creating Affinity Interactive (the "Company").

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  • ("ZCG"), a leading privately-held asset manager, today announced the completion of the merger of its affiliated portfolio companies, Affinity Gaming ("Affinity"), a diversified national casino gaming operator, and Sports Information Group, LLC ("SIG"), a New York-based B2B and B2C global omnichannel sports, technology, digital, media and wagering business, creating Affinity Interactive (the "Company").
  • Affinity Interactive has offerings in regional gaming and horse wagering, and is soon to launch social gaming, iGaming, and sports betting, reaching one million customers across the U.S. alone.
  • "We are pleased to complete this transaction, which establishes Affinity Interactive as a leader in today's gaming industry with a world class digital offering and significant growth opportunities,"said James Zenni, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of ZCG and Chairman of Affinity Interactive.
  • Affinity Gaming is wholly owned by ZCG affiliates and is a diversified casino gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

ZCG and Affinity Gaming Affiliate Gaming & Hospitality Acquisition Corp. Completes $200 Million Upsized Initial Public Offering

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Friday, February 5, 2021
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The Company will not, however, complete an acquisition with only Affinity Gaming.

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  • The Company will not, however, complete an acquisition with only Affinity Gaming.
  • "This is an exciting milestone for the entire management team and ZCG," said Ms. Higgins.
  • Affinity Gaming is a diversified casino gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Target businesses in these sectors might include, but are not limited to, regional gaming, distributed gaming, online gaming / sports betting and gaming technology and equipment.

DraftKings Retail Sportsbook Makes Colorado Debut at Mardi Gras Casino

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Thursday, July 9, 2020
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BOSTON, July 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (DKNG: NASDAQ) and Twin River Worldwide Holdings (TRWH: NYSE) Mardi Gras Casino announced the opening of their temporary retail sportsbook at the Mardi Gras Casino in Black Hawk, CO.

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  • BOSTON, July 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (DKNG: NASDAQ) and Twin River Worldwide Holdings (TRWH: NYSE) Mardi Gras Casino announced the opening of their temporary retail sportsbook at the Mardi Gras Casino in Black Hawk, CO.
  • The DraftKings Sportsbook at Mardi Gras Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado will be the seventh DraftKings-branded retail location, joining locations in Iowa, Mississippi, New Jersey and New York.
  • Properties include Twin River Casino Hotel (Lincoln, RI), Tiverton Casino Hotel (Tiverton, RI), Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Biloxi, MS), Casino Vicksburg (formerly Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg in Vicksburg, MS), Dover Downs Hotel & Casino (Dover, DE), Casino KC, formerly Isle of Capri Casino in Kansas City, MO), Golden Gates Casino (Black Hawk, CO), Golden Gulch Casino (Black Hawk, CO), Mardi Gras Casino (Black Hawk, CO), and Arapahoe Park racetrack (Aurora, CO).
  • Golden Gates Casino and Poker Parlour, Mardi Gras Casino, and Golden Gulch Casino strive to deliver a complete casino gaming experience to our players.

PLAYSTUDIOS Honors Players, playAWARDS Partners With Celebration And Giveaway On Las Vegas Strip

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Thursday, November 7, 2019
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The celebration was the biggest player community event PLAYSTUDIOS has ever thrown, bringing their loyal fanbase face-to-face with more than one dozen in-game reward partners.

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  • The celebration was the biggest player community event PLAYSTUDIOS has ever thrown, bringing their loyal fanbase face-to-face with more than one dozen in-game reward partners.
  • Among those in attendance: MGM Resorts International, Wolfgang Puck Grey Line Tours, the Las Vegas Aviators, Maverick Helicopters, and the newest PLAYSTUDIOS partner, Norwegian Cruise Line, which will be featured exclusively within the my KONAMI app.
  • Since its launch in 2011, PLAYSTUDIOS has redefined casual casino gameplay, allowing players to explore virtual versions of the Las Vegas Strip and while they earn real-world rewards from its portfolio of more than 70 brand partners.
  • playAWARDS partners include MGM Resorts International, Wolfgang Puck, Norwegian Cruise Line, Resorts World, Gray Line Tours, and Hippodrome Casino, among others.

Affinity Gaming's Lakeside Hotel & Casino Officially Opens William Hill Sports Book

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Thursday, August 15, 2019
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OSCEOLA, Iowa and LAS VEGAS, Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lakeside Hotel & Casino, an Affinity Gaming property, opened its new William Hill Sports Book on the casino's lower level on Thursday, August 15.

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  • OSCEOLA, Iowa and LAS VEGAS, Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lakeside Hotel & Casino, an Affinity Gaming property, opened its new William Hill Sports Book on the casino's lower level on Thursday, August 15.
  • The grand opening celebration kicked off with a $15,000 donation from Lakeside Hotel & Casino and William Hill presented to the American Legion of Iowa and a ribbon cutting.
  • Joseph Reynolds, a WWII veteran residing in Clarke County, placed the ceremonial first bet officially opening the sports book.
  • "Lakeside is thrilled to offer a new and exciting amenity with the new sports book," said David Monroe, VP & General Manager for Lakeside Hotel & Casino.

Affinity Gaming's Lakeside Hotel & Casino Announces Opening of William Hill Sports Book

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
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OSCEOLA, Iowa and LAS VEGAS, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Lakeside Hotel & Casino, an Affinity Gaming property, today announced that it will open a new William Hill Sports Book on the casino's lower level on Thursday, August 15.

Key Points: 
  • OSCEOLA, Iowa and LAS VEGAS, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Lakeside Hotel & Casino, an Affinity Gaming property, today announced that it will open a new William Hill Sports Book on the casino's lower level on Thursday, August 15.
  • The grand opening celebration will kick off on August 15 at 11:30 p.m. CT with a ribbon cutting & check presentation ceremony.
  • "We are excited to partner with William Hill and take the sports betting experience to the next level."
  • William Hill US ( www.williamhill.us ) currently operates 113 race and sports books in Nevada and the state's leading mobile sports betting app.

Affinity Gaming Appoints Mary Elizabeth Higgins Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
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LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Affinity Gaming ("Affinity" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Mary Elizabeth Higgins as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Affinity Gaming ("Affinity" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Mary Elizabeth Higgins as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • Ms. Higgins, a gaming industry veteran, has served as the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer and succeeds Tony Rodio who will leave Company to pursue other opportunities.
  • Additionally, Eric Fiocco, Affinity's Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, has been named Chief Operating Officer, succeeding Ms. Higgins.
  • For nearly 20 years, Ms. Higgins has held executive roles in the gaming sector, focusing on strategic financial management, capital formation, acquisition strategies and investor relations.