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Butkus Backs NFL Alumni Wellness Challenge Partnership Takes Aim at Obesity and Heart Disease
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Butkus Backs NFL Alumni Wellness Challenge Partnership Takes Aim at Obesity and Heart Disease

July 12, 2021 10:45 AM

Partnership Takes Aim at Obesity and Heart DiseaseMOUNT LAUREL, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / July 12, 2021 / One of football's defensive legends is going on the offensive to protect fans and former players from life-shortening health risks of obesity and heart disease.Dick Butkus, who inspired generations on his way to becoming the nation's most revered defender, will serve as Player Advisor for the NFL Alumni Wellness Challenge which helps former...

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Seven Arts Entertainment Provides Operations Update
Sports, Leisure & EntertainmentCompany Update

Seven Arts Entertainment Provides Operations Update

July 12, 2021 9:25 AM

CHEYENNE, WY / ACCESSWIRE / July 12, 2021 / Seven Arts Entertainment Inc. (OTC PINK:SAPX), the Company, is pleased to provide further updates on the Company's operations.On July 3rd the Company began production of a documentary film based on the music industry. Interviews have taken place throughout Southern California and Nevada with additional locations scheduled for Utah, Texas, Georgia and the Northeast.The interviews are being conducted by...

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Gamehost Announces AGM Voting Results
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Gamehost Announces AGM Voting Results

July 9, 2021 5:35 PM

Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the U.S.CALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / July 9, 2021 / Gamehost Inc.'s (TSX:GH) ("Gamehost" or the "Corporation") announced that all of the motions put forward at its annual general meeting of shareholders held on May 11, 2021 were approved by the shareholders. The detailed results of the voting are as follows:  Votes ForMotions Number(1) %(2)To fix the number...

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Ferguson PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares
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Ferguson PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares

July 9, 2021 2:00 AM

WOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 9, 2021 / Ferguson plc (the 'Company') (LSE:FERG)(NYSE:FERG) announces that on July 8, 2021 it purchased for Treasury the following number of its ordinary shares of 10 pence each pursuant to its $400 million share repurchase program, details of which were announced on March 16, 2021.Description of shares: Ferguson plc - ordinary shares of 10 penceNumber of shares repurchased: 56,012Date of transaction: July 8,...

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Ferguson PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares
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Ferguson PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares

July 9, 2021 2:00 AM

WOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 9, 2021 / Ferguson plc (the 'Company') (LSE:FERG)(NYSE:FERG) announces that on July 8, 2021 it purchased for Treasury the following number of its ordinary shares of 10 pence each pursuant to its $400 million share repurchase program, details of which were announced on March 16, 2021.Description of shares: Ferguson plc - ordinary shares of 10 penceNumber of shares repurchased: 56,012Date of transaction: July 8,...

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Gamesys Group PLC Announces Rule 2.9 Announcement
Sports, Leisure & EntertainmentRegulatory

Gamesys Group PLC Announces Rule 2.9 Announcement

July 9, 2021 2:00 AM

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTIONLONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 9, 2021 / In accordance with Rule 2.9 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Gamesys (LSE:GYS)(OTC PINK:JKPTF) confirms that as at the close of business on 8 July 2021, it had in issue and admitted to trading on the main market...

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Ferguson PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares
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Ferguson PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares

July 9, 2021 2:00 AM

WOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 9, 2021 / Ferguson plc (the 'Company') (LSE:FERG)(NYSE:FERG) announces that on July 8, 2021 it purchased for Treasury the following number of its ordinary shares of 10 pence each pursuant to its $400 million share repurchase program, details of which were announced on March 16, 2021.Description of shares: Ferguson plc - ordinary shares of 10 penceNumber of shares repurchased: 56,012Date of transaction: July 8,...

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Gamesys Group PLC Announces Rule 2.9 Announcement
Sports, Leisure & EntertainmentRegulatory

Gamesys Group PLC Announces Rule 2.9 Announcement

July 9, 2021 2:00 AM

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTIONLONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 9, 2021 / In accordance with Rule 2.9 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Gamesys (LSE:GYS)(OTC PINK:JKPTF) confirms that as at the close of business on 8 July 2021, it had in issue and admitted to trading on the main market...

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Ferguson PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares
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Ferguson PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares

July 9, 2021 2:00 AM

WOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 9, 2021 / Ferguson plc (the 'Company') (LSE:FERG)(NYSE:FERG) announces that on July 8, 2021 it purchased for Treasury the following number of its ordinary shares of 10 pence each pursuant to its $400 million share repurchase program, details of which were announced on March 16, 2021.Description of shares: Ferguson plc - ordinary shares of 10 penceNumber of shares repurchased: 56,012Date of transaction: July 8,...

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Jackpot's Largest Customer Resumes Sailings
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Jackpot's Largest Customer Resumes Sailings

July 7, 2021 8:37 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / July 7, 2021 / Jackpot Digital Inc. (the "Company" or "Jackpot") (TSXV:JJ)(TSXV:JJ.WT.A)(TSXV:JJ.WT.B)(TSXV:JJ.WT.C)(OTCQB:JPOTF)(Frankfurt:LVH3)(Berlin:LVH3) is pleased to announce that its largest customer, Carnival Corporation & plc, kicked off its first cruise in almost 16 months from the Port of Miami, the Cruise Capital of the World, on July 4 with the departure of the Carnival Horizon.The ramp up toward...

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ePlay Announces New Title Released to Google Play Store
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ePlay Announces New Title Released to Google Play Store

July 7, 2021 7:34 AM

Big Swish has already been downloaded 10,000 times since its recent releaseVANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / July 7, 2021 / ePlay Digital Inc. (CSE:EPY |OTC PINK:EPYFF |FSE:2NY2) (the "Company") today announced it has new basketball games approved for Google Play Store. Big Swish has already been downloaded over 10,000 times and is the fastest growing ePlay download - growing at over 84% per week. Last month, the company announced it has surpassed...

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Savage Enterprises Notified by FDA that Savage's PMTAs have Entered the Substantive Review Phase
Sports, Leisure & EntertainmentRegulatory

Savage Enterprises Notified by FDA that Savage's PMTAs have Entered the Substantive Review Phase

July 6, 2021 11:00 AM

IRVINE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 6, 2021 / Award-winning e-liquid and cannabinoid-infused products maker Savage Enterprises ("Savage") (www.SavageEnterprises.com) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration ("FDA") wrote a letter to Savage dated July 1, 2021, informing Savage that the FDA has completed a preliminary review of Savage's Premarket Tobacco Products Applications ("PMTAs") and has determined that these...

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Sustainable Swim Week Brings the Rewired Mind Retreat Eco Consciousness Lounge and Ethical Fashion
Sports, Leisure & EntertainmentCompany Update

Sustainable Swim Week Brings the Rewired Mind Retreat Eco Consciousness Lounge and Ethical Fashion

July 3, 2021 11:40 PM

Miami/FL Sustainable Swim Week, an official Miami Fashion Event, brings 'Consciousness - Couture & Crypto' via The Rewired Mind Retreat and Sustainable Fashion Showcases. The event is set to coincide with the 32nd Annual Miami Swim Week from Thursday, July 8 to Sunday, July 11, 2021. In association with AdAvenueGroup - Forbes France and ArtBasil, The Rewired Mind Retreat, Friday July 9 from 8:30am to 5pm is hosting "A Deep Dive into...

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Evolv Technology to Provide a Safer, Frictionless Fan Experience at New State-of-the-Art Lower.com Field, Home of MLS Team Columbus Crew
Sports, Leisure & EntertainmentCompany Update

Evolv Technology to Provide a Safer, Frictionless Fan Experience at New State-of-the-Art Lower.com Field, Home of MLS Team Columbus Crew

July 3, 2021 7:00 AM

WALTHAM, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 3, 2021 / Evolv Technology, the leader in weapons detection screening, today announced that Lower.com Field, will launch with its artificial intelligence-based system, Evolv Express®. Lower.com Field is a new $313.9 million stadium with the fan experience at the center of its design. The new state-of-the-art stadium was designed to transform the fan experience throughout their visit, starting with security. As...

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Zag and Epopia’s Interactive Storytelling Game
Sports, Leisure & EntertainmentCompany Update

Zag and Epopia’s Interactive Storytelling Game "Miraculous Penpals" Now Available In the United States

July 2, 2021 7:30 PM

Already played by thousands of children in Europe and backed by writers, speech-therapists, and child development experts, Miraculous Penpals is the official screenless game that encourages children to read and write.Launched last Wednesday on social media, the video presenting Miraculous Penpals has been watched more than 1.5 million times on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / July 2, 2021 / Award-winning independent...

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The Film Detective Celebrates Stars Under the Stars With Science Fiction Drive-In Classics in July
Sports, Leisure & EntertainmentCompany Update

The Film Detective Celebrates Stars Under the Stars With Science Fiction Drive-In Classics in July

June 30, 2021 11:00 AM

LOS ANGELES / ACCESSWIRE / June 30, 2021 / Cinedigm announced today that The Film Detective, the classic film restoration and distribution company, will be celebrating films from the science fiction genre throughout the entire month of July.The Film Detective's month of Stars Under the Stars will include a different double-feature of science fiction drive-in classics every Friday at 8 p.m. ET. Featured classics will include Killers from Space...

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ePlay Announces 100,000 App Downloads in 100 Days
Sports, Leisure & EntertainmentCompany Update

ePlay Announces 100,000 App Downloads in 100 Days

June 30, 2021 7:30 AM

Augmented Reality titles Howie Go Viral and SwishAR lead to phenomenal resultsLOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 30, 2021 / ePlay Digital Inc. (CSE:EPY)(OTC PINK:EPYFF)(FSE:2NY2) (the "Company") today announced it has surpassed 100,000 downloads of game titles featuring Howie Mandel. The results are expected to accelerate as additional marketing, cross-marketing, new titles, and new monetization channels are layered into early success.The...

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Playgon Games Adds Seventh Operator to Its Live Dealer Network
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Playgon Games Adds Seventh Operator to Its Live Dealer Network

June 29, 2021 9:00 AM

- Continued growth in operator adoption driving high player engagement -VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / June 29, 2021 / Playgon Games Inc. (TSXV:DEAL)(OTCQB:PLGNF)(Frankfurt:7CR) and/or its subsidiaries ("Playgon" or the "Company"), a SaaS technology company focused on delivering mobile live dealer technology to online gaming operators globally, is pleased to announce that its 7th Operator has gone live and is actively offering the Company's...

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Gaming Realms Launches Content In Michigan, U.S.A
Sports, Leisure & EntertainmentRegulatory

Gaming Realms Launches Content In Michigan, U.S.A

June 29, 2021 2:00 AM

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / June 29, 2021 / Gaming Realms plc (AIM:GMR), the developer and licensor of mobile focused gaming content, is pleased to announce that, having received its provisional supplier license earlier this year, it has now launched its Slingo Originals content in Michigan, U.S.A. with BetMGM.BetMGM is a leading sports-betting and online gaming operator in the U.S. and, as of May 2021, is the market leader of the iGaming market...

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ePlay Announces Completion of Holo3D Acquisition, Apple Approval of Klocked, and Release of Klocked Beta 1.0 to Early Access Users
Sports, Leisure & EntertainmentMergers and Acquisitions

ePlay Announces Completion of Holo3D Acquisition, Apple Approval of Klocked, and Release of Klocked Beta 1.0 to Early Access Users

June 28, 2021 3:25 PM

Augmented reality marketing company acquisition now complete and Klocked running app released to phase 1 early access usersVANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / June 28, 2021 / ePlay Digital Inc. (CSE:EPY)(OTC PINK:EPYFF)(FSE:2NY2) (the "Company") today announced the closing of its previously announced acquisition of start-up augmented reality marketing company, Holo3D Technologies Inc. ('Holo3D'). Pursuant to an agreement to purchase dated June 25, 2021...

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