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Affinity Interactive Successfully Completes Sale of Rail City Casino

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

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Affinity Interactive (“AI”), an omni-channel gaming industry leader, today announced that its affiliates have completed the previously announced sale of Rail City Casino (“Rail City”) in Sparks, Nevada, to Truckee Gaming, LLC (“Truckee Gaming”).

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Affinity Interactive (“AI”), an omni-channel gaming industry leader, today announced that its affiliates have completed the previously announced sale of Rail City Casino (“Rail City”) in Sparks, Nevada, to Truckee Gaming, LLC (“Truckee Gaming”).
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231101128229/en/
“Rail City has been a beloved local establishment for decades, and AI has delivered on its mission to provide value, entertainment, and variety to its customers.
We thank all the Rail City employees for their valued contributions and wish them the best of luck under Truckee Gaming’s stewardship,” said Andrei Scrivens, Chief Executive Officer of Affinity Interactive.
“For AI, with a sharpened focus on our remaining gaming properties, we believe our business is well positioned for continued success.

Daily Racing Form Announces Landmark Partnership With Jena Antonucci as a Brand Ambassador and Industry Advisor

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Monday, July 31, 2023

Daily Racing Form (“DRF”) announces landmark ambassador partnership with Jena Antonucci.

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Daily Racing Form (“DRF”) announces landmark ambassador partnership with Jena Antonucci.
DRF will provide an omni-channel platform for Antonucci to bring these important aspects to the forefront of racing, including industry, horseplayer, and fan communities.
Antonucci will be partnering with DRF at racing events, on social media, and throughout the horse racing editorial landscape.
“It is such an honor to have the opportunity to work with the Daily Racing Form as an ambassador.

ZCG-Backed Affinity Interactive Appoints Halise Ekmen Uysal as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Affinity Interactive (“AI”), an omni-channel gaming industry leader and ZCG portfolio company, today announced the appointment of Halise Ekmen Uysal as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

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Affinity Interactive (“AI”), an omni-channel gaming industry leader and ZCG portfolio company, today announced the appointment of Halise Ekmen Uysal as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230503005565/en/
Z Capital Group and Affinity Interactive (Graphic: Business Wire)
Ms. Ekmen Uysal has more than 20 years of finance and accounting leadership experience in roles of increasing responsibility, from property-level management to the C-suite.
Most recently, she served as Chief Finance, Strategy and Transformation Officer for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, which included the Chumash Casino Resort and its other diverse investments.
“Halise is an accomplished finance executive across the gaming and hospitality industries, and we are excited to welcome her to AI as our new CFO,” said Andrei Scrivens, Chief Executive Officer of Affinity Interactive.

Daily Racing Form Unveils Spanish-Language Website for Horse Racing Enthusiasts

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

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Daily Racing Form (“DRF”) a leading provider of premium data and authoritative editorial coverage to sports and horse racing enthusiasts in North America, and DRF Bets, one of America’s fastest-growing online and mobile wagering platforms, today announced the launch of DRFenEspanol.com, the first and only Spanish-language website producing exclusive daily content operating in North, Central and South America dedicated to all things horse racing.

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Daily Racing Form (“DRF”) a leading provider of premium data and authoritative editorial coverage to sports and horse racing enthusiasts in North America, and DRF Bets, one of America’s fastest-growing online and mobile wagering platforms, today announced the launch of DRFenEspanol.com, the first and only Spanish-language website producing exclusive daily content operating in North, Central and South America dedicated to all things horse racing.
In addition, DRFenEspanol.com will produce full Spanish-language broadcasts and race calls for many of North America’s premier racing events throughout the year.
“It’s an honor to represent an iconic brand like Daily Racing Form with a website in the Spanish language,” said Roberto Rodriguez, Director of DRFenEspanol.
“Our mission is to actively engage with Spanish-language fans and provide them with access to the most up to date horse racing information and coverage.

Affinity Interactive Appoints Andrei Scrivens as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Affinity Interactive (AI or the Company), an omni-channel gaming industry leader, today announced the appointment of Andrei Scrivens as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023.

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Affinity Interactive (AI or the Company), an omni-channel gaming industry leader, today announced the appointment of Andrei Scrivens as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023.
Mr. Scrivens has served as AIs Chief Financial Officer since 2019 and succeeds Mary Beth Higgins, who is retiring after a distinguished 25-year career in gaming.
Andrei has been instrumental in establishing Affinity Interactive as the industry-leading platform it is today, and I am confident he has the vision to lead AI to even greater success, said James J. Zenni Jr., Chairman of Affinity Interactive.
Affinity Interactive is an omni-channel gaming industry leader with an expanded suite of casino and online gaming offerings.

Smarkets Partners with Affinity Interactive to Bring SBK Betting App to Iowa

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Smarkets, one of the biggest betting exchange platforms in the world, and Affinity Interactive, an omni-channel gaming industry leader, today announced a new agreement for sports betting market access in the state of Iowa.

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Smarkets, one of the biggest betting exchange platforms in the world, and Affinity Interactive, an omni-channel gaming industry leader, today announced a new agreement for sports betting market access in the state of Iowa.
Smarkets expects to launch SBK in Iowa later this year.
Mary Beth Higgins, CEO of Affinity Interactive, said, We are pleased to help Smarkets add SBK to another U.S. marketplace, and look forward to welcoming them to Iowa.
Affinity Interactive is a portfolio company of Z Capital Partners, L.L.C., the private equity arm of Z Capital Group, L.L.C.

Smarkets partners with Affinity Interactive to bring SBK betting app to Iowa

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

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Smarkets will launch its SBK sportsbook app, which will be unique in the Iowa market as it draws prices from the Smarkets betting exchange, one of the world's leading platforms for betting and trading on sports, politics and current affairs.

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Smarkets will launch its SBK sportsbook app, which will be unique in the Iowa market as it draws prices from the Smarkets betting exchange, one of the world's leading platforms for betting and trading on sports, politics and current affairs.
In 2019, Smarkets signed an agreement with Full House Resorts, and the SBK app has been live in Colorado since June 2020, with an additional launch planned in Indiana prior to SBK's introduction in Iowa.
Mary Beth Higgins, CEO of Affinity Interactive, said: "We are pleased to help Smarkets add SBK to another U.S. marketplace, and look forward to welcoming themto Iowa."
Affinity Interactive is a portfolio company of Z Capital Partners, L.L.C., the private equity arm of Z Capital Group, L.L.C.

DRF Sportsbook Celebrates Opening of First Retail Sportsbook at Lakeside Hotel & Casino

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Lakeside Hotel and Casino in Osceola, Iowa, celebrated a major milestone today with the opening of its first fully owned sportsbook the DRF Sportsbook.

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Lakeside Hotel and Casino in Osceola, Iowa, celebrated a major milestone today with the opening of its first fully owned sportsbook the DRF Sportsbook.
The new sportsbook features one of the largest 4K video walls in Iowa, giving customers the highest-quality sports viewing experience.
In addition to the online sportsbook, DRF Sports provides fans with exclusive, up-to-date sports betting stats, insights, and analysis on all major U.S. sports and leagues.
James Zenni said, The opening of Lakesides fully owned sportsbook, DRF Sportsbook, advances our overall strategy toward becoming a prominent omni-channel gaming provider in the U.S.
All DRF Sportsbook new member account signups get a risk free bet up to $500.

DRF Sportsbook to Launch First Retail Sportsbook at Lakeside Hotel & Casino

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Monday, February 28, 2022

Lakeside Hotel and Casino in Osceola, Iowa, announced today that its first fully owned sportsbook, DRF Sportsbook, will open on March 3, 2022.

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Lakeside Hotel and Casino in Osceola, Iowa, announced today that its first fully owned sportsbook, DRF Sportsbook, will open on March 3, 2022.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220223006455/en/
The announcement comes after the recent launch of its first online sportsbook in Iowa ( https://ia.drf.com/sports ), as well as the launch of DRF Cash Grab, a rapidly growing, free-to-play mobile sports app.
In addition to the online sportsbook, DRF Sports provides fans with exclusive, up-to-date sports betting stats, insights, and analysis on all major U.S. sports and leagues.
James Zenni, Chairman of Affinity Interactive, said, The opening of the DRF Sportsbook is a significant event for Affinity Interactives expanding platform.

DRF Bets™ Announces Sponsorship of Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Daily Racing Form (DRF), a leading provider of premium data and authoritative editorial coverage to sports and horse racing enthusiasts in North America, and DRF Bets, one of America's fastest-growing online and mobile wagering platforms, announced today that DRF Bets will sponsor Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN for the 2022 Formula One racing season.

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Daily Racing Form (DRF), a leading provider of premium data and authoritative editorial coverage to sports and horse racing enthusiasts in North America, and DRF Bets, one of America's fastest-growing online and mobile wagering platforms, announced today that DRF Bets will sponsor Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN for the 2022 Formula One racing season.
The partnership will include the DRF Bets logo featured on the team car, VIP access to all races and other branding opportunities.
Frdric Vasseur, Team Principal Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN, added, DRF Bets is a growing brand in the sports betting industry, and we are proud to feature them on our car for the upcoming season.
The company launched a long-term partnership with Alfa Romeo in 2018 and, as it celebrates 30 years of competition in Formula One, it enters the 2022 championship under the team name Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN.