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PBX PICKLEBALL NAMES PARITY AS AN OFFICIAL PARTNER AND SIGNS NOTABLE WOMEN OLYMPIANS AND RETIRED PRO ATHLETES FOR INAUGURAL SEASON

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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As a strategic partner, Parity will work alongside PBX Pickleball to identify, recruit, and onboard retired professional women athletes across a variety of different sports.

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As a strategic partner, Parity will work alongside PBX Pickleball to identify, recruit, and onboard retired professional women athletes across a variety of different sports.
They have signed on to participate in the PBX Tour, PBX Pro-Ams, PBX Dream Weekends, and PBX Corporate Events starting later this year.
PBX Pickleball will see retired athletes – spanning across multiple Olympic and professional sports – compete in both Pro-Am and Tour events.
We are delighted to embrace this exciting movement and support PBX Pickleball by securing notable retired women athletes to compete in the fastest growing sport in the country."

Lincoln Avenue Capital Promotes Youth Education at MLB All-Star Event with Morgan Stanley & Baseball Hall of Fame

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Monday, August 7, 2023

SEATTLE, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Avenue Capital ("LAC"), a mission-driven acquirer and developer of affordable housing, continued its partnership with Morgan Stanley and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum to support youth education by sponsoring a field trip for Seattle-area children to attend Play Ball Park, a part of Major League Baseball's All-Star Week.

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Residents of the Bluffs at Evergreen, an affordable housing community owned by Lincoln Avenue Capital, attended the interactive event at Lumen Field, where participants learned about baseball history, interacted with former MLB players and explored exhibits with Hall of Fame memorabilia.
"Lincoln Avenue Capital strives to strengthen communities through affordable housing and resident services, including educational programming for our young residents," said LAC CEO Jeremy Bronfman.
"We're thrilled to team up with Morgan Stanley and the Baseball Hall of Fame to provide this beneficial opportunity for students in Seattle."
"We're proud to continue our afterschool programming with Morgan Stanley and LAC to support lower-income communities and children across the country."

Applied Underwriters Announces 2023 - 2024 Plans for Nation's Largest Amateur Golf Tournament, the Applied Underwriters Invitational, with Anticipated 11,000 Golfers Set to Compete to Benefit 65 National and Local Charities

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

OMAHA, Neb., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Underwriters, a global risk services leader, has set the dates for the world's most successful charity golf event, the 2023-2024 Applied Underwriters Invitational. Mr. Jamie Sahara, President of Applied Underwriters, has announced that The Invitational will start on June 3, 2023 and culminate May 1-5, 2024 as winning foursomes from the series of 75 tournaments will be invited to compete in the National Finals for the first time ever at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri.

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We have made a long-term commitment to it, to the growing amateur field and to the charities that need our help.
I urge amateur golfers everywhere to step up their game and step up for charity."
The Applied Underwriters Invitational opens on June 3, 2023 in Pinckney, MI.
Those interested in participating in the tournament as sponsors, golfers, charities, and spectators should visit invitational.com .

INSPIRED DELIVERS WINNING ENTERTAINMENT AT G2E 2022

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At this year's Global Gaming Expo (G2E) at the Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 10-13, Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: INSE) will once again be showcasing its suite of entertaining and differentiated cross-platform content at Booth #4130. Highlights will include Inspired's Home Run Shootout Legends™ virtual game with all-time great players such as Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle, NFLA Legends Football™ virtual products featuring NFLA players and the first ever Women's Soccer virtual product, as well as an assortment of new licenses, products and solutions across platforms.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At this year's Global Gaming Expo (G2E) at the Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 10-13, Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: INSE) will once again be showcasing its suite of entertaining and differentiated cross-platform content at Booth #4130.
These products sit at the intersection of sports and casino gaming and can be offered by gaming, sports betting and lottery operators all year round.
G2E is the place to see Inspired's award-winning Virtual Sports, featuring officially licensed products from all-time great MLBPAA and NFLA players.
For soccer fans, Inspired is once again making Virtual Sports history with the first-ever Women's Virtual Soccer product.

ARIA Exchange Unveils a Bold Campaign Announcing Upcoming NFT Partnerships with Athlete Superstars

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

The paradigm shift in digital collectibles is the tipping point for us as we focus on bringing the power and economics of collectibles to the athlete.

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The paradigm shift in digital collectibles is the tipping point for us as we focus on bringing the power and economics of collectibles to the athlete.
Bringing one-of-a-kind collectibles into the future, ARIA Exchanges hand-picked partners are cultural leaders that offer transcendent, timeless value from generation to generation.
Celebrating global collectors and creators, the first release from ARIA Exchange will be available summer 2022.
Always authentic to its community and mission, ARIA Exchange celebrates a new era where everyone is the curator building their collections of the past and the present.

Comics Featuring Debuts of Batman, Spiderman, X-Men & Wonder Woman Hit the Market in Single Sale

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Comics featuring the first appearances of the most iconic superheroes ever, including Batman, Spider-Man, X-Men and Wonder Woman are among the headliners of the May Elite sale at Goldin .

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Comics featuring the first appearances of the most iconic superheroes ever, including Batman, Spider-Man, X-Men and Wonder Woman are among the headliners of the May Elite sale at Goldin .
We are so honored to be able to showcase so many pillars of the comic world in one sale.
In addition to the marquee comic books and art, the May Elite Auction also features hundreds of pop-culture items that any collector will love.
Featuring more than 700 items overall, the auction is predicted to smash industry records when it closes on May 21.

Goldin Unveils Historic Collection of Iconic Game-Used Basketball Jerseys & Sneakers from the Game’s Biggest Stars

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

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Goldin unveils the most historic set of game-used NBA jerseys and sneakers ever compiled for its May Elite Auction that opened this week.

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Goldin unveils the most historic set of game-used NBA jerseys and sneakers ever compiled for its May Elite Auction that opened this week.
The auction features items worn by the NBAs biggest stars in some of the most notable games in the history of basketball.
As we watch the games of young stars in the playoffs this year, we also expect jerseys from these icons of the game to break a number of records.
Founder Ken Goldin has sold more than $1.5 billion in memorabilia from many of the biggest names in sports, history, and pop culture.

loanDepot donates $50,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast and will be title sponsor of Winter Wonderland event

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

"There's nothing greater than bringing joy to kids over the holiday season, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast create a truly magical experience at the Winter Wonderland event for families who may not otherwise have the opportunity," said Nicole Carrillo, EVP and chief accounting officer, loanDepot and board member, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast.

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"There's nothing greater than bringing joy to kids over the holiday season, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast create a truly magical experience at the Winter Wonderland event for families who may not otherwise have the opportunity," said Nicole Carrillo, EVP and chief accounting officer, loanDepot and board member, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast.
The Winter Wonderland event unfolds December 18, 2021 at four clubs in the region.
Since its founding, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast has been a cornerstone of the Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach, Orange, and Santa Ana communities.
While there are many youth-serving organizations in Orange County, none provide youth with the breadth of academic, fitness, and enrichment activities as Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast.

Inspired Signs Contract with Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (Inspired) (NASDAQ: INSE) has announced a multi-year exclusive contract with the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) to utilize the name, brand, image, persona and likenesses of the MLBPAA members to be commercially used worldwide.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (Inspired) (NASDAQ: INSE) has announced a multi-year exclusive contract with the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) to utilize the name, brand, image, persona and likenesses of the MLBPAA members to be commercially used worldwide.
"Fans will love cheering on their favorite superstar players of all time, creating a more passionate and competitive experience.
As the pioneer of virtual sports, Inspired has recreated the action of the world's most popular sports for more than 15 years.
The MLBPAA's membership currently has more than 8,600 members composed of former Major League Baseball players.

John Hester Joins BIP Wealth's Baseball Division

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BIP Wealth , one of the Southeast's leading wealth management firms, today announced the addition of John Hester to its team of Personal Wealth Advisors.

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ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BIP Wealth , one of the Southeast's leading wealth management firms, today announced the addition of John Hester to its team of Personal Wealth Advisors.
Prior to Pacific Capital, he was a professional scout for the Seattle Mariners and played for several teams in Major League Baseball.
"What excites me most about joining BIP Wealth's Baseball Division is being in a position to help ballplayers make sound financial decisions," said Hester.
Hester holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Stanford University and is a member of the Major League Baseball Players Association, Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, and Stanford Alumni Association.