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Bally's Corporation Enters Into Partnership With Minor League Baseball As First-Ever National Media Rightsholder and Exclusive Fantasy and Gaming Partner

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) today announced a multi-year partnership with Minor League Baseball (MiLB) that makes Bally's the first-ever National Media Rightsholder and Exclusive Fantasy & Gaming Partner of MiLB. This wide-ranging, multimedia partnership provides Bally's Corporation with live broadcast and exclusive free-to-play gaming content rights across its digital platforms and strategic partner channels, which, when coupled with Bally's innovative social and interactive features, will provide MiLB fans with a unique in-stadium and at-home experience. Under the terms of the partnership, Bally's receives the right to use MiLB's official marks in marketing as well as in-park signage, broadcast, and digital exposure.

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  • Under the terms of the partnership, Bally's receives the right to use MiLB's official marks in marketing as well as in-park signage, broadcast, and digital exposure.
  • Notably, the partnership extends to Bally Live™, Bally's new, over-the-top, proprietary platform that features ultra-low latency fan engagement tools.
  • "We couldn't be more pleased to have Bally's Corporation as an Official Partner of MiLB," said Kenny Gersh, Executive Vice President, Media and Business Development for Major League Baseball.
  • "Since assuming operations of Minor League Baseball in 2021, we've focused on growing the reach and awareness of our impressive young prospects and iconic MiLB teams.

Diamond Baseball Holdings Announces Partnership with Silver Lake

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB), today is pleased to announce that Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, will become its new ownership partner.

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  • Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB), today is pleased to announce that Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, will become its new ownership partner.
  • Silver Lake is acquiring DBH from Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.
  • Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment.
  • Silver Lakes portfolio companies collectively generate nearly $254 billion of revenue annually and employ approximately 557,000 people globally.

Endeavor to Sell Diamond Baseball Holdings to Silver Lake

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Professional Development League (PDL) business, Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), to Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing (the Transaction).

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  • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Professional Development League (PDL) business, Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), to Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing (the Transaction).
  • Diamond Baseball Holdings has been operating under Endeavor in its mission to bring value to local Minor League Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment.
  • Under Silver Lakes ownership, Pat Battle and Peter Freund will continue to lead the PDL business as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Baseball Holdings, respectively.
  • We look forward to working closely with Silver Lake and continuing the momentum in championing Minor League Baseball, said Pat Battle, Executive Chairman, and Peter Freund, CEO, Diamond Baseball Holdings.

The Journal Record Awards MidFirst Bank the Beacon Award for Charitable Impact

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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MidFirst Bank is honored to be the recipient of the Beacon Award for Charitable Impact.

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  • MidFirst Bank is honored to be the recipient of the Beacon Award for Charitable Impact.
  • MidFirst was nominated for its Pink Card, one of many cause-related Visa debit cards offered by the bank.
  • "We are honored and humbled to have been selected as the Beacon Award for Charitable Impact winner by the Journal Record," says Jordan Jackson, Director of Charitable Giving.
  • MidFirst Bank also operates 1st Century Bank as a division of MidFirst Bank in Southern California.

Mike Mahan Appointed to CEO of Fanatics Collectibles

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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Today, Fanatics, a leading global digital sports platform, announced the appointment of Mike Mahan as CEO of Fanatics Collectibles, the companys trading cards and collectibles business.

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  • Today, Fanatics, a leading global digital sports platform, announced the appointment of Mike Mahan as CEO of Fanatics Collectibles, the companys trading cards and collectibles business.
  • In this newly created role, Mike will develop the overall vision and corporate strategy for Fanatics Collectibles and oversee its full portfolio of physical and digital collectibles brands, which includes Topps, the preeminent trading cards brand; Candy Digital, a next-gen digital collectibles company; and zerocool, a trading cards brand solely focused on pop culture, art and entertainment.
  • Mahan, a long-time collector himself, will report directly to Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin.
  • He will leverage incredible relationships with top talent to align with one of Fanatics future collectibles strategies; working with the biggest names in sports and entertainment to promote the companys physical and digital collectibles products.

Prominent Sports Industry Partners Charles “Chuck” Baker and Irwin Raij Join Sidley

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Sidley Austin LLP welcomes Charles Chuck Baker and Irwin Raij as partners and co-chairs of its Entertainment, Sports and Media industry group.

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  • Sidley Austin LLP welcomes Charles Chuck Baker and Irwin Raij as partners and co-chairs of its Entertainment, Sports and Media industry group.
  • Mr. Baker has joined in New York and Miami* and Mr. Raij has joined in Miami.
  • Mr. Bakers corporate practice encompasses mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions, with a core focus in the sports, media, and entertainment industry.
  • Sidley and Sidley Austin refer to Sidley Austin LLP and affiliated partnerships as explained at www.sidley.com/disclaimer .

Rally House Continues Growth in Oklahoma City

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Saturday, March 12, 2022
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OKLAHOMA CITY, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The localfamily-owned sports and merchandise retailer,Rally House, opens their 3rd store in the Oklahoma Friday, March 11th.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The localfamily-owned sports and merchandise retailer,Rally House, opens their 3rd store in the Oklahoma Friday, March 11th.
  • Rally House expanded into Oklahoma in 2021 by opening Rally House Penn Square in June, and Rally House Norman in August.
  • "It was so exciting to begin the Rally House footprint in Oklahoma last year," said District Manager Jessica Butler.
  • Rally House is proud to continue expansion in Oklahoma and Oklahoma City in 2022 with the best assortment of area team and locally inspired apparel and merchandise.

KissCam, LLC Tests Interactive Fan Engagement During Oklahoma City Dodgers Games

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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DENVER, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KissCam, LLC and the Oklahoma City Dodgers teamed up to test a new web-based KissCamTM Contest to engage fans during games at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark during September.

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  • DENVER, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KissCam, LLC and the Oklahoma City Dodgers teamed up to test a new web-based KissCamTM Contest to engage fans during games at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark during September.
  • Fans snapped a picture, placed it in a customized KissCam frame, and uploaded it to enter the KissCam Contest during a Dodgers game at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City.
  • We're pleased to share these test results with other teams worldwide who are interested in how KissCam Contests can boost fan engagement during games."
  • KissCam, LLC holds the trademark for KissCam globally and is recognized worldwide as part of the sports fan experience.