Playmaker

Asset Entities Launches YouTube Channel "The Lounge" Podcast with Former NFL Superstar Michael Irvin as Inaugural Guest

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Monday, March 11, 2024

The inaugural podcast of "The Lounge" features Michael "the Playmaker" Irvin, former NFL superstar Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Superbowl Champion and can be viewed on "The Lounge" YouTube channel @TheAELounge.

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  • The inaugural podcast of "The Lounge" features Michael "the Playmaker" Irvin, former NFL superstar Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Superbowl Champion and can be viewed on "The Lounge" YouTube channel @TheAELounge.
  • "The Lounge" is hosted by well-known TikToker, Kyle Fairbanks, who also serves as the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Marketing Officer for Asset Entities.
  • An Emmy Award-winning Sports Analyst, Irvin also serves as a consultant to Asset Entities in the area of Sports and Entertainment.
  • You do not want to miss this exclusive Asset Entities inaugural podcast of the Lounge.

Playmaker Capital Inc. Obtains Heritage Approval and Final Order for Arrangement with Better Collective

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Playmaker Capital Inc. (TSX-V: PMKR) (“Playmaker” or the “Company”), the digital sports media company that delivers authentic content experiences through its portfolio of sports media brands, is pleased to announce that it has received approval from the Minister of Canadian Heritage under the Investment Canada Act (the “Heritage Approval”) with respect to its previously announced plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “Arrangement”), pursuant to which Better Collective A/S (“Better Collective”) has agreed to acquire all of Playmaker’s issued and outstanding common shares.

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  • Playmaker Capital Inc. (TSX-V: PMKR) (“Playmaker” or the “Company”), the digital sports media company that delivers authentic content experiences through its portfolio of sports media brands, is pleased to announce that it has received approval from the Minister of Canadian Heritage under the Investment Canada Act (the “Heritage Approval”) with respect to its previously announced plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “Arrangement”), pursuant to which Better Collective A/S (“Better Collective”) has agreed to acquire all of Playmaker’s issued and outstanding common shares.
  • Playmaker is also pleased to announce that the Ontario Superior Court (Commercial List) issued a final order approving the Arrangement on January 24, 2024 (the “Final Order”).
  • Following receipt of Heritage Approval and the Final Order, all conditions to closing of the Arrangement, as contained in the arrangement agreement between Playmaker and Better Collective dated November 6, 2023, as amended on December 8, 2023 (the “Arrangement Agreement”) have been satisfied or waived, save for those conditions to be satisfied as part of the closing process.
  • The Arrangement is expected to close on February 6, 2024.

Playmaker Capital Inc. announces Shareholder Approval of its Acquisition by Better Collective

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Playmaker Capital Inc. (TSX-V: PMKR) (“Playmaker” or the “Company”), the digital sports media company that delivers authentic content experiences through its portfolio of sports media brands, is pleased to announce that holders (the “Company Shareholders”) of its common shares (the “Common Shares”) have voted in favour of the previously announced acquisition of Playmaker by Better Collective A/S (“Better Collective”) by way of plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “Arrangement”) at the Company’s special meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on January 22, 2024.

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  • Playmaker Capital Inc. (TSX-V: PMKR) (“Playmaker” or the “Company”), the digital sports media company that delivers authentic content experiences through its portfolio of sports media brands, is pleased to announce that holders (the “Company Shareholders”) of its common shares (the “Common Shares”) have voted in favour of the previously announced acquisition of Playmaker by Better Collective A/S (“Better Collective”) by way of plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “Arrangement”) at the Company’s special meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on January 22, 2024.
  • The completion of the Arrangement requires the approval of: (i) at least two-thirds of the votes cast at the Meeting in person or by proxy by Company Shareholders; and (ii) a majority of the votes cast at the Meeting in person or by proxy by Company Shareholders, excluding votes of persons whose votes must be excluded in accordance with Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”).
  • The voting results from the Meeting are as follows:

Shaquille O'Neal Partners With Playmaker HQ To Launch All-New Podcast Network & Weekly Show

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaquille O'Neal is back with an all-new weekly podcast show set to launch later this fall as part of his newly formed podcast entity, The Big Podcast Network. Through his partnership with Playmaker HQ, The Big Podcast Network will develop, produce, and distribute a wide variety of podcasts from the world of sports, business, entertainment, and more.

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  • Through his partnership with Playmaker HQ, The Big Podcast Network will develop, produce, and distribute a wide variety of podcasts from the world of sports, business, entertainment, and more.
  • "I'm excited to work with Playmaker, a creative partner with a unique production and distribution process, to create my own podcast network," said O'Neal.
  • By joining The Big Podcast Network, they will have access to Playmaker HQ's management, production, distribution, and monetization expertise while tapping into Shaq's creative mind, promotion, and vast network of resources.
  • Silver Tribe Media brokered the agreement between O'Neal's The Big Podcast Network and Playmaker HQ.

Shaquille O'Neal Partners With Playmaker HQ To Launch All-New Podcast Network & Weekly Show

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaquille O'Neal is back with an all-new weekly podcast show set to launch later this fall as part of his newly formed podcast entity, The Big Podcast Network. Through his partnership with Playmaker HQ, The Big Podcast Network will develop, produce, and distribute a wide variety of podcasts from the world of sports, business, entertainment, and more.

Key Points: 
  • Through his partnership with Playmaker HQ, The Big Podcast Network will develop, produce, and distribute a wide variety of podcasts from the world of sports, business, entertainment, and more.
  • "I'm excited to work with Playmaker, a creative partner with a unique production and distribution process, to create my own podcast network," said O'Neal.
  • By joining The Big Podcast Network, they will have access to Playmaker HQ's management, production, distribution, and monetization expertise while tapping into Shaq's creative mind, promotion, and vast network of resources.
  • Silver Tribe Media brokered the agreement between O'Neal's The Big Podcast Network and Playmaker HQ.

Playmaker HQ Introduces Original Series "The OGs" with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller

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Monday, December 18, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Playmaker HQ — a leading sports content production and distribution company — presents an original series, The OGs, with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller. The all-new show hosted by retired Miami Heat legends Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller will launch tomorrow, Tuesday, December 19, on their new YouTube channel and all audio podcast platforms, including Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Google Podcasts.

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  • Udonis will bring his perspective after recently retiring from a 20-year NBA career played almost exclusively in Miami.
  • Mike will speak to his experience as a 17-year NBA veteran, president and NBA agent at LIFT Sports Management, and basketball coach.
  • New episodes of The OGs with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller will drop weekly every Tuesday during the NBA season, with highlights distributed across show social channels @TheOGsShow on all platforms as well as Playmaker HQ social media properties, such as @Playmaker and @PlaymakerHoops on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
  • "We are honored to welcome Udonis and Mike to the Playmaker family.

Playmaker Capital Inc. Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Better Collective

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Under the terms of the Agreement, Playmaker shareholders will receive CAD$0.70 (the “Consideration”) for each Playmaker common share held (the “Common Shares”).

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  • Under the terms of the Agreement, Playmaker shareholders will receive CAD$0.70 (the “Consideration”) for each Playmaker common share held (the “Common Shares”).
  • Today’s announcement does exactly that, and I could not be more excited for the Playmaker family to join the Better Collective family.
  • Each of Playmaker and Better Collective will benefit from enhanced scale and greater levels of product, technology and marketing investments.
  • The Transaction will enhance overall product, geographic and demographic diversification and reach for each of Better Collective and Playmaker.

Asset Entities, Inc. Announces Participation in the ThinkEquity Conference in New York City on October 19, 2023

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Arshia Sarkhani, CEO of Asset Entities, will be presenting at 1:00 PM ET on October 19, 2023.

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  • Arshia Sarkhani, CEO of Asset Entities, will be presenting at 1:00 PM ET on October 19, 2023.
  • Members of the Asset Entities Inc. Management Team will also be holding one-on-one investor meetings throughout the day.
  • NFL Legend Michael Irvin will be in attendance at the pre-conference event with the Asset Entities Team on Wednesday evening, October 18, 2023.
  • In addition, Jeff Blue, Asset Entities Head of Entertainment, will be in attendance throughout the day at the Conference on October 19, 2023.

Playmaker Capital Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Monday, August 14, 2023

During the quarter, Playmaker’s web properties generated more than 653 million sessions and its video podcasts received over five million streams.

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  • During the quarter, Playmaker’s web properties generated more than 653 million sessions and its video podcasts received over five million streams.
  • The Company’s North American footprint grew significantly in Q2 2023, and subsequent to the second quarter, Playmaker acquired Quebec sports and entertainment group, La Poche Bleue, to bolster its North American audience reach.
  • Subsequent to Q2 2023, Playmaker expanded its North American reach with the acquisition of La Poche Bleue (“LPB”).
  • The Company will host a management conference call to discuss its Q2 2023 financial results on August 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).

SPLASH SPORTS LAUNCHES IN 33 STATES, ANNOUNCES $2M COMMISSIONER REWARDS PROGRAM

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Monday, August 7, 2023

DENVER, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Splash Sports (Splash), the new peer-to-peer real money gaming platform from the makers of RunYourPool (RYP) and Office Football Pool (OFP), today announced it is live in 33 states across the country, including Florida, Texas, and California. Now, friends and groups in these states can use Splash to organize Survivor, PickX and/or Daily Fantasy contests in accordance with state regulations.

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  • Now, friends and groups in these states can use Splash to organize Survivor, PickX and/or Daily Fantasy contests in accordance with state regulations.
  • Splash Sports is the new gaming platform built for friends and groups to safely compete in contests for real money.
  • "We are thrilled to bring Splash to the masses just in time for the NFL season," said Joel Milton, Splash Sports co-founder.
  • To start playing and see if Splash is available in your state, visit splashsports.com .