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Stack Capital Holding Prove Identity Announces Strategic Partnership with BetMGM

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

TORONTO, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stack Capital Group Inc., (TSX:STCK and STCK.WT) is pleased to announce that Prove Identity, Inc. (“Prove”), an existing portfolio holding, has entered into a strategic partnership with BetMGM, a market-leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company which operates leading brands such as BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino, and Party Poker.

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  • TORONTO, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stack Capital Group Inc., (TSX:STCK and STCK.WT) is pleased to announce that Prove Identity, Inc. (“Prove”), an existing portfolio holding, has entered into a strategic partnership with BetMGM, a market-leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company which operates leading brands such as BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino, and Party Poker.
  • Pending regulatory approval, the partnership will allow BetMGM to utilize Prove’s Pre-Fill® identity solution across its entire sports betting platform, including all of MGM’s U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses.
  • Accelerated customer onboarding, enhanced security, and an improved overall customer experience are some of the benefits that Prove’s Pre-Fill® identity solution will provide, enabling BetMGM to deliver a seamless and more secure betting platform for its customers.
  • “Partnering with BetMGM, a leader in digital sports betting and casino services, represents a meaningful milestone for Prove,” said Jeff Parks, CEO of Stack Capital.

unikrn™ Brings Video Games and Esports Betting Back

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Initially introduced eight years ago, unikrn is the most expansive video games and esports betting platform on the market offering a safe, secure and accessible way for players of legal betting age to supercharge their esports fandom.

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  • Initially introduced eight years ago, unikrn is the most expansive video games and esports betting platform on the market offering a safe, secure and accessible way for players of legal betting age to supercharge their esports fandom.
  • With an around-the-clock video game stream of exciting action featuring the worlds most popular video game titles, unikrn gives players more ways to bet while watching and playing their favorite games.
  • The launch of unikrn in both Brazil and Canada is the first step as we introduce a video games and esports betting platform that truly puts a new generation of players and their passions first.
  • Founded in 2014 and reintroduced by Entain in 2022, unikrn is the most expansive video games and esports platform on the market.

MGM RESORTS & BETMGM TOUT PLAYER RESOURCES, SUPPORT DURING INAUGURAL RESPONSIBLE GAMING EDUCATION MONTH

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International and BetMGM are proud to partner with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to promote the launch of Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM 2022) in September. As the gaming industry experiences monumental growth, MGM Resorts and BetMGM are elevating their unified commitment to responsible gaming. During RGEM 2022, the two gaming leaders will place increased emphasis on consumer education, community collaboration and enhanced employee training.

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  • As the gaming industry experiences monumental growth, MGM Resorts and BetMGM are elevating their unified commitment to responsible gaming.
  • As September progresses, MGM Resorts and BetMGM will share important responsible gaming tips and information through their social media channels and directly to guests and customers.
  • Both MGM Resorts and BetMGM will feature responsible gaming social media content throughout the month and will continue to promote responsible gaming education over the course of the year by providing useful information, tools and resources on its apps, websites and in retail locations.
  • MGM Resorts and BetMGM also remain committed to GameSense an industry-leading responsible gaming program first developed and licensed to MGM Resorts in 2017 by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC).

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL EXPANDS WIDE-RANGING PARTNERSHIP WITH MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL & BETMGM

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Baseball (MLB), MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming operator, today announced the renewal and expansion of an integrated, historic partnership that, in 2018, designated MGM Resorts as MLB's first Official Gaming Sponsor. Under the renewed, multi-year agreement, BetMGM will continue to be an Official Sports Betting partner of MLB, domestically marketing its brand and gaming options across a variety of league and team platforms including MLB Network, MLB.com and the portfolio of MLB apps.

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  • Saturday Extra Innings Musical Performance; BetMGM Continues as an Official Sports Betting Partner
    NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Baseball (MLB), MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming operator, today announced the renewal and expansion of an integrated, historic partnership that, in 2018, designated MGM Resorts as MLB's first Official Gaming Sponsor.
  • "We are thrilled to extend and expand upon our groundbreaking work with Major League Baseball," said Lance Evans, Senior Vice President of Sports & Sponsorships, MGM Resorts.
  • "Since creating this historic partnership four years ago, MGM Resorts and BetMGM have been truly collaborative and innovative business partners to Major League Baseball.
  • Born out of a partnership between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) andEntainPlc (LSE: ENT),BetMGMhas exclusive access to all of MGM's U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses.

The Tom Joyner Foundation and BetMGM Offer Executive Series to HBCU Students

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

DALLAS, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tom Joyner Foundation, a driving force behind scholarship distribution and fundraising for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, are partnering to offer an Executive Series to HBCUs nationwide beginning this Fall. The partnership will offer HBCU students the opportunity to network with BetMGM executives and navigate the recruitment process in preparation for career opportunities at the company after graduation. 

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  • "Our goal has been to keep students in school, and it is critical that we ensure their success after graduation through phenomenal partnerships with organizations such as BetMGM," said Joyner, Founder of The Tom Joyner Foundation.
  • Adam Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer, BetMGM said,"We're proud to partner with The Tom Joyner Foundation in working with HBCU students to help them identify pathways to successful careers.
  • HBCU students can find more information and RSVP for the Executive Series on The Tom Joyner Foundation website starting this Fall.Tom Joyner Foundation's partnership with BetMGM is an extension of the Foundation's mission to provide career opportunities for students.
  • The Tom Joyner Foundation was founded in 1998 as the brainchild of the former nationally syndicated radio personality, Tom Joyner.

BETMGM BUSINESS UPDATE

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

LAS VEGAS, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming operator, is holding a virtual business update today for analysts and investors.

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  • LAS VEGAS, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming operator, is holding a virtual business update today for analysts and investors.
  • 1 - Active market share by GGR for retail, OSB and iGaming including only U.S. markets where BetMGM was active; internal estimates used where operator-specific results are unavailable.
  • Utilizing Entain's US-licensed, state of the art technology, BetMGM offers sports betting and online gaming via market leading brands including BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker.
  • The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker.

Light & Wonder Extends Long-term Partnership With Entain

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

Scientific Games Corporation , doing business as Light & Wonder , (NASDAQ: SGMS) (Light & Wonder, L&W or the Company) has extended its existing agreement with global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group Entain through to 2030.

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  • Scientific Games Corporation , doing business as Light & Wonder , (NASDAQ: SGMS) (Light & Wonder, L&W or the Company) has extended its existing agreement with global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group Entain through to 2030.
  • Light & Wonder will continue to supply over 10,000 terminals to Entains licensed betting offices (LBO) through their Coral and Ladbrokes retail shops.
  • Light & Wonder enhances that with the industrys best gaming machines backed up by a great range of leading games, service infrastructure and support, said Andy Hicks, Retail MD UK & Ireland at Entain.
  • We are delighted that Entain has chosen to continue our partnership through to 2030, said Simon Johnson, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, EMEA at Light & Wonder.

BETMGM TO HOLD BUSINESS UPDATE EVENT

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

LAS VEGAS, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --BetMGM LLC("BetMGM"), a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, will host a business update event for analysts and investors on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 11 a.m. EDT (8 a.m. PDT / 4 p.m. BST).

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  • LAS VEGAS, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --BetMGM LLC("BetMGM"), a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, will host a business update event for analysts and investors on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 11 a.m. EDT (8 a.m. PDT / 4 p.m. BST).
  • BetMGM is a market leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company, pioneering the online gaming industry.
  • Utilizing Entain's U.S.-licensed, state of the art technology, BetMGM offers sports betting and online gaming via market leading brands including BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker.
  • The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker.

Entain launches Global Innovation Hub, Ennovate

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Monday, January 31, 2022

LONDON, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Entain, the leading global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment operator, is to launch a global innovation hub, Ennovate, with a first lab to open in London.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Entain, the leading global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment operator, is to launch a global innovation hub, Ennovate, with a first lab to open in London.
  • Ennovate will invest up to 100 million in innovation projects, start-up investments and collaborations with UK, European and global partners, with 40 million specifically earmarked for innovation investment in the UK.
  • "We also want to use our position as a global technology leader to help drive innovation more widely.
  • Not-for-profit partners will have access to technology expertise and working space at Ennovate, plus additional support and funding via Ennovate.

Entain launches Global Innovation Hub, Ennovate

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Monday, January 31, 2022

LONDON, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entain, the leading global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment operator, is to launch a global innovation hub, Ennovate, with a first lab to open in London. Ennovate will invest up to £100 million in innovation projects, start-up investments and collaborations with UK, European and global partners, with £40 million specifically earmarked for innovation investment in the UK.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Entain, the leading global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment operator, is to launch a global innovation hub, Ennovate, with a first lab to open in London.
  • Ennovate will invest up to 100 million in innovation projects, start-up investments and collaborations with UK, European and global partners, with 40 million specifically earmarked for innovation investment in the UK.
  • "We also want to use our position as a global technology leader to help drive innovation more widely.
  • Not-for-profit partners will have access to technology expertise and working space at Ennovate, plus additional support and funding via Ennovate.