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Correction Notice - Gamehost July 2019 Dividend
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Correction Notice - Gamehost July 2019 Dividend

July 23, 2019 6:04 PM

RED DEER, AB / ACCESSWIRE / July 23, 2019 / Gamehost Inc. (‘Gamehost’, the ‘Company’) (TSX: GH) The ex-dividend date for Gamehost’s dividend declared for July 2019 with a record date of July 31, 2019 was previously announced as July 29, 2019. The correct ex-dividend date is July 30, 2019. This dividend is considered an “Eligible Dividend” for Canadian residents and eligible for the enhanced gross-up and dividend tax credit available to...

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JPJ Group PLC Announces Notice of Results
Sports, Leisure & EntertainmentRegulatory

JPJ Group PLC Announces Notice of Results

July 23, 2019 2:00 AM

Notice of Results LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 23, 2019 / JPJ Group plc (the "Company") (LSE: JPJ), a leading global online bingo-led operator, will announce financial results for the three months and half year ended 30 June 2019 on 13 August 2019. There will be a conference call for analysts and investors at 1.00pm BST / 8.00am ET on 13 August 2019. To join the call, participants should dial one of the following numbers, using the password...

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Butkus Award(R) 35th Season Watch Lists Announced
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Butkus Award(R) 35th Season Watch Lists Announced

July 22, 2019 8:45 AM

Search begins for nation’s best linebackers CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / July 22, 2019 / The Butkus Award® honoring the nation’s best linebackers kicked off its 35th annual selection process today by announcing its collegiate and high school preseason watch lists. Each watch list contains 51 linebackers, mirroring the legendary “51” pro jersey associated with the Award’s namesake Dick Butkus, who was recognized by NFL Films as the best defensive...

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End Zone Athletics Serves 100,000th Customer
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End Zone Athletics Serves 100,000th Customer

July 18, 2019 3:10 PM

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX / ACCESSWIRE / July 18, 2019 / End Zone Athletics - a Texas company that connects high school sports programs with local sponsors - completed an order for their 100,000 customer earlier this month, according to a company spokesperson. Founded in 2003, End Zone Athletics provides high school sports teams with locally-sponsored promotional items like t-shirts, banners, rally towels and merchandise. End Zone Athletics finds...

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Houston Texans Donate $115,000 to the YMCA of Greater Houston in Memory of Robert C. McNair
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Houston Texans Donate $115,000 to the YMCA of Greater Houston in Memory of Robert C. McNair

July 18, 2019 11:00 AM

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / July 18, 2019 / The Houston Texans are proud to announce a $115,000 donation to the YMCA of Greater Houston in memory of late Houston Texans Founder, Chairman and CEO Robert C. McNair. This contribution was made possible through the generous gifts given in memory of Mr. McNair following his passing in November 2018. “Bob was so proud of our partnership with the YMCA which began in 2008," Houston Texans President Jamey...

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Seven Aces Limited Acquires Four Gaming Contracts from Ambaji Amusement LLC
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Seven Aces Limited Acquires Four Gaming Contracts from Ambaji Amusement LLC

July 18, 2019 7:45 AM

Continues Executing on Its Long-Term Vision of Consolidating the Georgia Gaming Market TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / July 18, 2019 / Seven Aces Limited (formerly Quantum International Income Corp.) (the "Company") (TSXV: ACES) is pleased to announce that its 70% owned subsidiary, Lucky Bucks, LLC ("Lucky Bucks"), has acquired four location contracts from Ambaji Amusement LLC, a digital skill-based gaming terminal operator based in the U.S. State...

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Gamehost Announces Regular Monthly Dividend for July
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Gamehost Announces Regular Monthly Dividend for July

July 16, 2019 12:10 PM

Not intended for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the U.S.RED DEER, AB / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2019 / Gamehost Inc. (‘Gamehost’, the ‘Company’) (TSX: GH)Gamehost has declared a cash dividend for the month of July 2019 of $0.0575 (CDN$) per common share. The dividend will be paid on August 15, 2019 to shareholders of record on July 31, 2019. The ex-dividend date is July 29, 2019.This dividend is considered an...

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Wonderfilm Media to Close Acquisition of an International Film & Media Distributor
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Wonderfilm Media to Close Acquisition of an International Film & Media Distributor

July 16, 2019 8:00 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2019 / The Wonderfilm Media Corporation (TSXV: WNDR) (OTCQB: WDRFF) (“Wonderfilm” or the “Company”), further to its news release dated May 14, 2019, Wonderfilm has acquired 50.1% ownership in the joint venture to be named Wonderfilm Global Sales Limited (“WGSL”). WGSL has the management experience and industry relationships to act is the main distribution and financing arm for Wonderfilm’s upcoming...

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Seven Aces Limited Increases Interest in Lucky Bucks; NCIB Update
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Seven Aces Limited Increases Interest in Lucky Bucks; NCIB Update

July 16, 2019 7:45 AM

Membership Interest Increased to 70% TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2019 / Seven Aces Limited (formerly Quantum International Income Corp.) (the "Company" or "Aces") (TSXV: ACES) is pleased to announce that it has increased its indirect ownership interest in Lucky Bucks, LLC (“Lucky Bucks”) from 60% to 70% through a redemption by Lucky Bucks’ direct parent, Lucky Bucks HoldCo, LLC (“LB HoldCo”), of membership interests held by Lucky Bucks...

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180 Top Motorboat Players Competed for the Gold Medals in Panzhihua
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180 Top Motorboat Players Competed for the Gold Medals in Panzhihua

July 12, 2019 2:02 PM

PANZHIHUA, CHINA / ACCESSWIRE / July 12, 2019 / The 2019 Miyi International Motorboat Race in Panzhihua City, Sichuan Province, China, has been successfully closed in the afternoon of July 7. After three days of intense competition, the ranks of four major events and eight minor events have been concluded. As the only event of international group, the seated RL1 motorboat race is loved and concerned by many people. However, none of the two...

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Freeze Tag Celebrates Female Athletes with Munzee Gameplay Initiatives
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Freeze Tag Celebrates Female Athletes with Munzee Gameplay Initiatives

July 12, 2019 9:49 AM

TUSTIN, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 12, 2019 / Freeze Tag (OTC PINK: FRZT), a leading creator of location-based mobile social games, has continued its mission to promote physical fitness with a recent focus on female athletes around the world. Alongside the company’s sponsorship of the InternationElles female cycling team, Freeze Tag has just concluded a special promotion connected to the women’s soccer world cup tournament. “With the support of...

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180 Top Motorboat Players Competed for the Gold Medals in Panzhihua
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180 Top Motorboat Players Competed for the Gold Medals in Panzhihua

July 11, 2019 9:55 AM

PANZHIHUA, CHINA / ACCESSWIRE / July 11, 2019 / The 2019 Miyi International Motorboat Race in Panzhihua City, Sichuan Province, China, has been successfully closed in the afternoon of July 7. After three days of intense competition, the ranks of four major events and eight minor events have been concluded. As the only event of international group, the seated RL1 motorboat race is loved and concerned by many people. However, none of the two...

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Gamehost Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid for Its Shares
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Gamehost Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid for Its Shares

July 10, 2019 5:00 PM

Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the U.S. CALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / July 10, 2019 / Gamehost Inc. (TSX: GH) (“Gamehost” or the “Corporation”) announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has accepted Gamehost's Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (the "Bid") to purchase for cancellation, from time to time, as Gamehost considers advisable, its issued and outstanding common shares...

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Jeff Yapp Announces Academic Scholarship Recipients
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Jeff Yapp Announces Academic Scholarship Recipients

July 10, 2019 10:50 AM

The Jeff Yapp Scholarship Program helps students throughout North America to access higher education and find their passions PORTLAND, OR / ACCESSWIRE / July 10, 2019 / Jeff Yapp and his team are proud to announce the winners of the Jeff Yapp Scholarship Program. The program was open to students attending a university or college in Canada or the United States and majoring in advertising, business, communications, marketing, or public relations....

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Multimillionaire Justin Rath Brings Silicon Valley Tech Giant Fetii To College Station
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Multimillionaire Justin Rath Brings Silicon Valley Tech Giant Fetii To College Station

July 3, 2019 4:05 PM

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 3, 2019 / Serial entrepreneur Justin Rath has recently announced that his California-based tech start up Fetii, an on demand group ride application, will begin its Texas launch in the city of College Station. The savvy entrepreneur is based out of the Los Angeles area and is also the owner of the online education giant: The Investor Academy.What is Fetii?Rath's Silicon Valley based start-up Fetii has...

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SYFY, Space, IDW Entertainment and SEVEN24 Films Announce Return to Production for Wynonna Earp
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SYFY, Space, IDW Entertainment and SEVEN24 Films Announce Return to Production for Wynonna Earp

July 2, 2019 7:30 PM

Cineflix Studios to Co-Produce - Cineflix Rights to Handle International Sales LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 2, 2019 / IDW Entertainment, SEVEN24 Films, Space and SYFY announced today that "Wynonna Earp," the award-winning series based on the IDW comic created by Beau Smith, has been greenlit to start production for its fourth season. With production slated to begin later this year, Season 4 is expected to debut in Summer 2020 on SYFY in...

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NYWIFT Presents
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NYWIFT Presents "2019 NYWIFT Summit: Inclusion, Equality and Safety" at the Ford Foundation for Social Justice

July 2, 2019 4:55 PM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 2, 2019 / New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) presented its first annual NYWIFT Summit on June 27th, 2019 from 4-8 PM, hosted by the Ford Foundation for Social Justice (320 East 43rd Street) with 175 film and television industry stakeholders in attendance. The theme for 2019 was Inclusion, Equality and Safety in the workplace for women working in the media industry. Conversation 1: Sexual Harassment /...

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Freeze Tag Kicks Off Munzee’s 8th Anniversary with “Celebr8” Sale
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Freeze Tag Kicks Off Munzee’s 8th Anniversary with “Celebr8” Sale

July 2, 2019 8:30 AM

TUSTIN, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 2, 2019 / Freeze Tag (OTC PINK: FRZT), a leading creator of location-based mobile social games, has announced the "Celebr8 Sale" in celebration of the eighth anniversary of their flagship mobile game Munzee. Alongside a number of discounted items is the launch of a new "GR8 QR8" package that will award players Munzee products and exclusive benefits each day for eight days straight.Pronounced "Great Crate," this...

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JPJ Blocklisting Announcement
Sports, Leisure & EntertainmentRegulatory

JPJ Blocklisting Announcement

July 2, 2019 2:00 AM

Block Admission LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 2, 2019 / JPJ Group plc (LSE: JPJ) (the "Company") announces that an application has been made to the Financial Conduct Authority and the London Stock Exchange for 255,000 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 05 July 2019. These Shares are being...

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JPJ Blocklisting Announcement - 02/07/2019
Sports, Leisure & EntertainmentRegulatory

JPJ Blocklisting Announcement - 02/07/2019

July 2, 2019 2:00 AM

Block Admission LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 2, 2019 / JPJ Group plc (LSE: JPJ) (the "Company") announces that an application has been made to the Financial Conduct Authority and the London Stock Exchange for 255,000 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 05 July 2019. These Shares are being...

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