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Gamesys Group PLC Announces Total Voting Rights
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Gamesys Group PLC Announces Total Voting Rights

May 1, 2020 11:40 AM

Total Voting Rights LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / May 1, 2020 / Pursuant to the Financial Conduct Authority's (the "FCA's") Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, Gamesys Group plc (the "Company") (LSE:GYS), a leading global online bingo-led operator, notifies the market that as at close of business on 30 April 2020 the issued capital of the Company consists of 108,685,248 ordinary shares of £0.10 each...

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Platinum Fortune Acquires Jagex for $530 Million
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Platinum Fortune Acquires Jagex for $530 Million

May 1, 2020 9:05 AM

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 1, 2020 / Platinum Fortune LP has announced that it has acquired Jagex, one of the UK's largest video game developers and publishers, for $530million from Shanghai Hongtou Network Technology, a subsidiary of Shanghai Fukong Interactive Entertainment Co., Ltd (SH600634) at the time of the purchase. An asset portfolio including Hongtou Network (Hong Kong) was also acquired by Platinum Fortune. The management...

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Seven Aces Limited Acquires Two Additional Gaming Contracts
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Seven Aces Limited Acquires Two Additional Gaming Contracts

May 1, 2020 7:45 AM

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / May 1, 2020 / Seven Aces Limited (the "Company") (TSXV:ACES)(OTC PINK:ACEXF) announced that its 70% owned subsidiary, Lucky Bucks, LLC ("Lucky Bucks"), has acquired two additional gaming contracts from digital skill-based gaming terminal operators based in the U.S. State of Georgia. Lucky Bucks acquired these location contracts from Guggle Amusement, Inc. in exchange for cash consideration of...

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Gamesys Group PLC Announces Publication of Annual Report and Notice of AGM
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Gamesys Group PLC Announces Publication of Annual Report and Notice of AGM

May 1, 2020 2:00 AM

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / May 1, 2020 / In compliance with Listing Rule 9.6.1, the Company has submitted a copy of each of the following documents to the National Storage Mechanism, and these will shortly be available for inspection at: https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism ·Annual Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2019 (2019 Annual Accounts) ·Notice of the Annual General Meeting (2020 AGM...

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Gamesys Group PLC Announces Publication of Annual Report and Notice of AGM
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Gamesys Group PLC Announces Publication of Annual Report and Notice of AGM

May 1, 2020 2:00 AM

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / May 1, 2020 / In compliance with Listing Rule 9.6.1, the Company has submitted a copy of each of the following documents to the National Storage Mechanism, and these will shortly be available for inspection at: https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism ·Annual Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2019 (2019 Annual Accounts) ·Notice of the Annual General Meeting (2020 AGM...

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Homeless Veteran Turned Entrepreneur Xander Neff To Help Young Entrepreneurs Succeed
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Homeless Veteran Turned Entrepreneur Xander Neff To Help Young Entrepreneurs Succeed

April 30, 2020 2:15 PM

Xander Neff, who started his entrepreneurial journey having just $3 to his name to become an incredible social sensation and business owner; now wants to give back and help young people get started on their entrepreneur success story. NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 30, 2020 / Xander wakes up every day, grateful for what he has and what he has learned along the way. At one point he was all he had, and he had to do the best with what he had....

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Seven Aces Limited Announces Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2019
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Seven Aces Limited Announces Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2019

April 30, 2020 7:45 AM

TORONTO / ACCESSWIRE / April 30, 2020 / Seven Aces Limited (the "Company" or "Aces") (TSXV:ACES)(OTC PINK:ACEXF) is pleased to announce the filing of its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2019. For more information, please see the consolidated financial statements of the Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2019 and the related management's discussion and analysis, which are available...

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Universal Media Group Inc. Signs Major Distribution Agreement for its Hit TV Series “Before the Fame”
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Universal Media Group Inc. Signs Major Distribution Agreement for its Hit TV Series “Before the Fame”

April 30, 2020 6:00 AM

BOCA RATON FL / ACCESSWIRE / April 30, 2020 / Universal Media Group Inc. (OTC PINK:UMGP), the media company that produces the popular weekly celebrity documentary television series, "Before The Fame with Mike Sherman" signs a distribution Agreement with The Syndication Company (TVS). Under the terms of the Agreement, Universal Media Group grants The Syndication Company (TVS) rights to distribute its Hit TV Series "Before...

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Gamesys Group PLC Announces Block Listing Announcement
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Gamesys Group PLC Announces Block Listing Announcement

April 29, 2020 9:05 AM

Block Admission LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / April 29, 2020 / Gamesys Group plc (LSE:GYS) (the "Company") announces that an application has been made to the Financial Conduct Authority and the London Stock Exchange for 62,462 ordinary shares of £0.10 each (the "Shares") to be admitted to the Official List. The Shares are expected to be admitted to the Official List and to trading on the London Stock Exchange on 4 May...

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Actor, Screenplay Writer and Acting Class Teacher Bob Caso to Start Pre-Production on Feature Film
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Actor, Screenplay Writer and Acting Class Teacher Bob Caso to Start Pre-Production on Feature Film "The Shelter"

April 28, 2020 10:40 AM

"The Shelter," Coming Off of Multiple Award Wins for its Screenplay, is a Dramedy that Explores Environmental Issues and How a Community Comes Together in Crisis NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 28, 2020 / Bob Caso, an actor, writer, producer and founder of the acting school Innovative Actor's Studio in North Hollywood, California, is pleased to announce the start of pre-production on his feature film "The...

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15 Creatives Who Won't Just Quit
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15 Creatives Who Won't Just Quit

April 24, 2020 8:30 PM

15 Creatives Who Just Won't Quit: How Today's Top Artists, Entrepreneurs, Influencers and Consultants are Beating Quarantine's Slump BLOOMINGTON, ID / ACCESSWIRE / April 24, 2020 / Roughly over a month has passed since social distancing, quarantining, and "flattening the curve" have entered our daily vocabulary, drastically changing our lives. People everywhere are battling with the decision to pick up the pen and...

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Alpha North Esports Announces Partnership with Roy Sports Group for an Esports Charity Challenge
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Alpha North Esports Announces Partnership with Roy Sports Group for an Esports Charity Challenge

April 23, 2020 3:25 PM

Alpha North and RSG are partnering with the goal of raising awareness for Frontline Responders and the ECHL Player Relief Fund VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / April 23, 2020 / Alpha North Esports & Entertainment ("Alpha North"), is proud to announce that it has partnered with Roy Sports Group ("RSG") for an Esports Charity Challenge. The challenge takes place on Saturday April 25, 2020, with players from Alterno...

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Newswire Secures 360 Destination Group Florida Feature Story on SmartMeetings
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Newswire Secures 360 Destination Group Florida Feature Story on SmartMeetings

April 23, 2020 9:05 AM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 23, 2020 / 360 Destination Group Florida signed on as a Newswire Earned Media Advantage Guided Tour customer and has now been featured as a thought leader in an article on SmartMeetings. After being in the business for the past 40 years, 360 Destination Group Florida saw an opportunity in the Guided Tour to help the company increase their exposure in the industry. With the help of an Earned Media Advantage...

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Gamesys Group plc Q1 2020 Trading Update
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Gamesys Group plc Q1 2020 Trading Update

April 23, 2020 2:00 AM

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / April 23, 2020 / Gamesys Group plc (LSE:GYS)(OTCPINK:JKPTF) (the 'Group') announces an update on Q1 trading for the three month period ending 31 March 2020. The Group is pleased to report a strong performance in Q1 2020, continuing the trends seen in Q4 2019. Total revenues increased by 19% compared to Q1 2019 on a proforma basis to £155.3 million, reflecting the strong growth in Asia and solid...

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Gamesys Group plc Q1 2020 Trading Update
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Gamesys Group plc Q1 2020 Trading Update

April 23, 2020 2:00 AM

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / April 23, 2020 / Gamesys Group plc (LSE:GYS)(OTCPINK:JKPTF) (the 'Group') announces an update on Q1 trading for the three month period ending 31 March 2020. The Group is pleased to report a strong performance in Q1 2020, continuing the trends seen in Q4 2019. Total revenues increased by 19% compared to Q1 2019 on a proforma basis to £155.3 million, reflecting the strong growth in Asia and solid...

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XFC Moves Forward With Relaunch Summer 2020
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XFC Moves Forward With Relaunch Summer 2020

April 21, 2020 12:40 PM

DESTIN, FLORIDA / ACCESSWIRE / April 21, 2020 / Duke Mountain Resources Inc. (OTC:DKMR) has announced that Xtreme Fighting Championships ("XFC") will pay tribute to First Responders globally during the highly anticipated relaunch of the renowned brand. Most televised professional sporting events throughout the world have been cancelled or postponed due to the Coronavirus. However, XFC has maintained their position to thrill combat...

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Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Thunderbird's Year-End Filings
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Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Thunderbird's Year-End Filings

April 17, 2020 4:05 PM

ZURICH / ACCESSWIRE / April 17, 2020 / Thunderbird Resorts Inc. ("Thunderbird" or "Group") (Euronext Amsterdam:TBIRD) and (FSE:4TR), the Group, anticipates that its Annual Report, including its financial statement for year-end Dec. 31, 2019, will not be filed by its due date of April 30, 2020, and estimates the filing to be completed by June 30, 2020, or as soon as possible. The basis for the extension is due to the...

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CJ ENM Launches Official Global YouTube Channels For Worldwide Fans
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CJ ENM Launches Official Global YouTube Channels For Worldwide Fans

April 17, 2020 6:10 AM

Global fans of Korean drama and K-Pop alike will get to enjoy diverse quality Korean content in localized languages through the newly launched official YouTube channels by CJ ENM SEOUL, KOREA / ACCESSWIRE / April 17, 2020 / Here is some thrilling news for fans of Korean drama and K-pop. CJ ENM, Asia's leading entertainment company, recently opened the official global YouTube channels to provide localized content for fans around the...

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Alpha North Esports Announces Partnership with Vancouver Whitecaps FC
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Alpha North Esports Announces Partnership with Vancouver Whitecaps FC

April 16, 2020 11:30 AM

In search of "the ONe," Alpha North and the Whitecaps have partnered to host online tournaments on GamerzArena VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / April 16, 2020 / Alpha North Esports & Entertainment ("Alpha North"), is proud to announce that it has partnered with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer ("Whitecaps FC"), to become the club's official online esports tournament platform. Alpha North...

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Giordana Toccaceli to Launch Luminous Woman Mastermind
Sports, Leisure & Entertainment

Giordana Toccaceli to Launch Luminous Woman Mastermind

April 15, 2020 2:15 PM

JERSEY CITY, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / April 15, 2020 / Giordana Toccaceli (Gio) has announced that she just launched her new program, which is the Luminous Woman Mastermind, on April 1, 2020. This is a six-month one-on-one coaching mastermind, with direct coaching from Gio and mentors from the Embodied Feminine Woman Institute. This mastermind program is customized to each client's specific needs, meeting them exactly where they are. Group support...

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