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Pokatok Unveiled to Celebrate and Showcase Sports Around the World and the Technologies Transforming the Industry

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

HOUSTON, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gow Companies announced today the coming of Pokatok™, a festival to bring the world together – nations, teams, athletes, communities, brands, innovators, and fans – for the "world's fair for sports." The four-day event will be held in Houston, Texas, on April 4-7, 2024.

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  • "Pokatok will not only be the largest gathering of the entire sports tech ecosystem, it will also be a true fan festival for sports enthusiasts," said Lawson Gow, Founder of Pokatok.
  • Houston is known as one of the best sports destinations in the world," said Harris County - Houston Sports Authority CEO Janis Burke.
  • Events like Pokatok are great for advancing sports within the region and providing unique opportunities for our community!"
  • From the first sport to the future of sport, Pokatok will be the world's gathering place for everything sport.

Finance Tech Giant Ready Life Renews Sponsorship of Denny's Orange Blossom Classic for Second Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Ready Life provides an alternative path to homeownership without the need of a credit score.

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  • Ready Life provides an alternative path to homeownership without the need of a credit score.
  • Ready Life is today's game changer that allows the previously overlooked to create generational wealth through homeownership," explained Ashely Bell, Ready Life founder and CEO.
  • "Ready life is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor for the Orange Blossom Classic for the 2nd year.
  • We are committed to the mission of HBCUs and to the tremendous impact of events such as the Orange Blossom Classic.

Signing Day Sports Exclusive National Selection Partner of the U.S. Army Bowl; Helps Bring Recognition to High School Football Recruits Across the Nation

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Friday, February 17, 2023

Signing Day Sports Exclusive National Selection Partner of the U.S. Army Bowl; Helps Bring Recognition to High School Football Recruits Across the Nation

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  • Signing Day Sports Exclusive National Selection Partner of the U.S. Army Bowl; Helps Bring Recognition to High School Football Recruits Across the Nation
    The U.S. Army Bowl is America's Biggest Life-Changing Week in Football.
  • Bowl Week is highlighted by the U.S. Army Bowl and Takis National Signing Day on the Bally Sports Network.
  • The scouts and the Bowl's exclusive national selection partner, Signing Day Sports, will identify the most deserving players.
  • The Bowl's national scouts and exclusive national selection partner Signing Day Sports will observe and review approximately 25,000 student-athletes annually.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME TO BE PLAYED ON HELLAS' PREMIER SYNTHETIC TURF SYSTEM AT SOFI STADIUM

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Hellas installed Matrix Helix® synthetic turf, Cushdrain® and RealFill® infill at SoFi Stadium home to the CFP Title Game

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  • Hellas installed Matrix Helix® synthetic turf, Cushdrain® and RealFill® infill at SoFi Stadium home to the CFP Title Game
    SoFi stadium features a top-of-the-line synthetic turf system installed by Hellas that includes Matrix Helix® synthetic turf, a Cushdrain® pad and RealFill® infill.
  • The Hellas turf system at SoFi stadium is the same turf system installed at the TCU football indoor practice facility.
  • TCU Associate Athletics Director for Football Anthony Crespino says, "Our coaching staff and student athletes are excited to have the best synthetic turf system available in our multi-purpose indoor facility."
  • Matrix Helix synthetic turf is used by eleven NFL teams at their game field or practice facilities including the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams.

Burrow and Bennett Double Down In Sports Illustrated’s Dual Cover Football Preview Issue

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Georgias Stetson Bennett, who is featured on a special flip cover for Sports Illustrateds college football preview, spoke with Pat Forde about his dream offseasonand returning to his dream roleafter winning the 2021 College Football National Championship with the Bulldogs.

Key Points: 
  • Georgias Stetson Bennett, who is featured on a special flip cover for Sports Illustrateds college football preview, spoke with Pat Forde about his dream offseasonand returning to his dream roleafter winning the 2021 College Football National Championship with the Bulldogs.
  • The NFL and College Football Preview Issue is on sale tomorrow on newsstands and at SI.com/issues , with more features below.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220817005193/en/
    Sports Illustrated's Football Preview Issue is available at SI.com and on newsstands tomorrow.
  • In college football, Georgias Stetson Bennett faces a different kind of pressure: living up to the national championship standard he delivered in January.

SOFI STADIUM AND TAPPIT INTRODUCE MOBILE WALLET FEATURE IN SOFI STADIUM APP

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

The partnership will introduce fans to a convenient and fast way for mobile payments, as well as incentive-based opportunities, which could include discounts and giveaways, with the addition of the SoFi Stadium Wallet feature to the stadium's app.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership will introduce fans to a convenient and fast way for mobile payments, as well as incentive-based opportunities, which could include discounts and giveaways, with the addition of the SoFi Stadium Wallet feature to the stadium's app.
  • "SoFi Stadium is one of the most technological and fan-oriented venues in the world," saidSkarpi Hedinsson, chief technology officer, SoFi Stadiumand Hollywood Park.
  • "When it came to choosing a partner to launch SoFi Stadium Wallet across SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, Tappit was the logical choice.
  • The 3.1 million square-foot SoFi Stadium is the largest stadium in the NFL, as well as the first indoor-outdoor stadium.

DraftKings Mobile Sportsbook Set to Launch Friday in Louisiana

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Louisiana becomes the 17th state to offer DraftKings online sportsbook, and the company is now live in 18 states including retail-only jurisdictions.

Key Points: 
  • Louisiana becomes the 17th state to offer DraftKings online sportsbook, and the company is now live in 18 states including retail-only jurisdictions.
  • With several professional franchises in addition to Division I collegiate athletics, there are ample hometown fanbases and opportunities in Louisiana to engage.
  • There have been several DraftKings developments in Louisiana in the last year alone, including the debut of our daily fantasy products and retail sportsbook, and this latest online sportsbook launch is another significant milestone, said Matt Kalish, co-founder and president of DraftKings North America.
  • As with all states, including Louisiana, responsible gaming is a key pillar of the DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S.

Hyundai Signs Partnership Agreement with SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park, Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hyundai is now a founding partner of SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, the unparalleled sports and entertainment destination in Inglewood, Calif., being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hyundai is now a founding partner of SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, the unparalleled sports and entertainment destination in Inglewood, Calif., being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke.
  • Hyundai's multi-year sponsorship includes Hollywood Park, SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater and American Airlines Plaza, as well as team deals with both the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers.
  • "We are proud to welcome Hyundai Motor America as an official vehicle of SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park," said Jason Gannon, managing director, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park.
  • SoFi Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, is located at Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke in Inglewood, Calif.