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JPJ Group PLC Announces Block Admission
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JPJ Group PLC Announces Block Admission

January 7, 2019 10:23 AM

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / January 7, 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 300,000 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 10 January 2019. These Shares are being reserved under...

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Wonderfilm Media Reports Purchase of Shares by Insiders
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Wonderfilm Media Reports Purchase of Shares by Insiders

January 2, 2019 5:25 PM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / January 2, 2019 / The Wonderfilm Media Corporation (TSXV - WNDR), (OTC: WDRFF), (Frankfurt: 25Y) ("Wonderfilm" or the "Company") is excited to announce that over the past several weeks, CEO Kirk Shaw and founding Producer Partner, Jeff Bowler have purchased a combined 400,000 shares of Wonderfilm on the open market. Wonderfilm CEO, Kirk Shaw purchased a total of 200,000 shares in December 2018 on the open market and...

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Gunpowder Capital Corp., Enters Letter of Intent to Acquire the Manufacture of the World's First Tobacco-and-Hemp Cigarette, Koch & Gsell AG of Switzerland
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Gunpowder Capital Corp., Enters Letter of Intent to Acquire the Manufacture of the World's First Tobacco-and-Hemp Cigarette, Koch & Gsell AG of Switzerland

January 2, 2019 8:00 AM

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / January 2, 2019 / Gunpowder Capital Corp., (CSE: GPC), (CSE: GPC.PR.A), (OTCQB: GNPWF), (FRA: YS6N), ("Gunpowder" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that it has acquired a Letter of Intent ("LOI") from Therapeutic Solutions Group TCI Ltd. ("TCI Ltd.") to acquire up to a 100% ownership stake in Koch & Gsell AG of Switzerland ("Koch"). Koch both manufactures and sells under the Heimat brand, the world's...

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JPJ Group PLC Announces Total Voting Rights
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JPJ Group PLC Announces Total Voting Rights

January 2, 2019 2:00 AM

Total Voting Rights LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / January 2, 2019 / Pursuant to the Financial Conduct Authority's (the "FCA's") Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, JPJ Group plc (the "Company") (LSE:JPJ), a leading global online bingo-led operator, notifies the market that as at close of business on 31 December 2018 the issued capital of the Company consists of74,328,930 ordinary shares of £0.10 each with one vote. There are no shares...

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JPJ Group PLC Announces Total Voting Rights
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JPJ Group PLC Announces Total Voting Rights

January 2, 2019 2:00 AM

Total Voting Rights LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / January 2, 2019 / Pursuant to the Financial Conduct Authority's (the "FCA's") Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, JPJ Group plc (the "Company") (LSE:JPJ), a leading global online bingo-led operator, notifies the market that as at close of business on 31 December 2018 the issued capital of the Company consists of74,328,930 ordinary shares of £0.10 each with one vote. There are no shares...

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Shoal Games to Acquire Kidoz to Create Global Content and Distribution KidTech Platform
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Shoal Games to Acquire Kidoz to Create Global Content and Distribution KidTech Platform

December 28, 2018 6:50 PM

Rooplay OTT System and the Kidoz Network will Reach 50 Million Kids a Month with a Premium Subscription System Offering ANGUILLA, BWI / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2018 / Shoal Games Ltd. (TSXV: SGW) (OTCQB: SGLDF) ("Shoal Games" or the "Company"), mobile software developer, owner of the Rooplay edu-games platform (www.rooplay.com) and publisher of the Rooplay Originals games library, announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100%...

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JPJ Group PLC Announces Block Listing Return
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JPJ Group PLC Announces Block Listing Return

December 21, 2018 2:00 AM

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 21, 2018 / JPJ Group plc (LSE:JPJ) (OTC PINK: JKPTF) Name of applicant: JPJ Group plc Name of scheme: JPJ Group plc Share Option Plan Period of return: From: 26 June 2018 To: 21 December 2018 Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: 104,676 ordinary shares Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s)...

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JPJ Group PLC Announces Block Listing Return
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JPJ Group PLC Announces Block Listing Return

December 21, 2018 2:00 AM

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 21, 2018 / JPJ Group plc (LSE:JPJ) (OTC PINK: JKPTF) Name of applicant: JPJ Group plc Name of scheme: JPJ Group plc Share Option Plan Period of return: From: 26 June 2018 To: 21 December 2018 Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: 104,676 ordinary shares Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s)...

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Wonderfilm's
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Wonderfilm's "Steal the Night" to Begin Filming in January

December 20, 2018 4:00 PM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / December 20, 2018 / The Wonderfilm Media Corporation (TSX-V: WNDR) (OTC PINK: WDRFF), (FRA:25Y), ("Wonderfilm" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the upcoming human trafficking thriller, "Steal the Night" (featuring Steven Seagal), will begin filming in the Romanian countryside in January of 2019. This project is Wonderfilm's 8th feature film of the year to be shot of a total of 18 movies for the fiscal year...

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Freeze Tag Announces
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Freeze Tag Announces "NYZ Countdown Calendar"

December 20, 2018 8:30 AM

TUSTIN, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 20, 2018 / Freeze Tag (OTC PINK: FRZT), a leading creator of location-based mobile social games, has announced a "New Year's Zee" Countdown Calendar package that will award players Munzee products and exclusive benefits each day leading into 2019. The NYZ Countdown Calendar is currently for sale in the Freeze Tag Online Store and it will begin awarding gifts on December 26, 2018. At a $30 value, the Countdown...

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FANDOM SPORTS Joins the Consumer Technology Association (CTA.)
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FANDOM SPORTS Joins the Consumer Technology Association (CTA.)

December 20, 2018 6:00 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / December 20, 2018 / FANDOM SPORTS Media Corp. (CSE: FDM) (OTC: FDMSF) (FRANKFURT: TQ42) ("FANDOM SPORTS" or the "Company"). FANDOM SPORTS became a member of the Consumer Technology Association on December 6, 2018. As a brand centric entertainment and gaming company with a strong technical platform, joining CTA was an organic choice for FANDOM SPORTS as CTA's website states "A proponent of innovation, CTA...

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Staying Safe on a Sled Starts with Education
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Staying Safe on a Sled Starts with Education

December 19, 2018 12:25 PM

EAST LANSING, MI / ACCESSWIRE / December 19, 2018 / Be it your first or 1,000th ride, being aware of safe snowmobiling practices is always important. A good place to learn or refresh your skills is at the recently revised website www.saferiderssafetyawareness.org, operated by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) and the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The Safe Riders! Snowmobile Safety Awareness website provides...

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Successful Slush Conference for FANDOM SPORTS
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Successful Slush Conference for FANDOM SPORTS

December 19, 2018 7:46 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / December 19, 2018 / FANDOM SPORTS Media Corp. (CSE: FDM) (OTC: FDMSF) (FRANKFURT: TQ42) ("FANDOM SPORTS" or the "Company"). The management and esports advisory teams of FANDOM SPORTS attended the infamous start-up event, SLUSH, in Helsinki Finland December 4 to 5, 2018. FANDOM SPORTS presented and sponsored the FinTech Finland panel with other leading tech start-ups from around the globe. Klaus Kajetski, esports...

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Gamehost Announces the Closing of the Previously Announced Purchase of Encore Suites and Regular Monthly Dividend for December
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Gamehost Announces the Closing of the Previously Announced Purchase of Encore Suites and Regular Monthly Dividend for December

December 17, 2018 3:08 PM

Not intended for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the U.S. RED DEER, AB / ACCESSWIRE / December 17, 2018 / Gamehost Inc. ("Gamehost", the "Company") (TSX: GH) On December 14, 2018, the Company successfully closed on the transaction for the business and property known as Encore Suites by Service Plus Inns located in Grande Prairie, Alberta from Peace Country Hospitality Inc ("Peace Country") for a price of $12.5...

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JPJ Group PLC Announces Approval of Swedish License
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JPJ Group PLC Announces Approval of Swedish License

December 17, 2018 9:55 AM

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 17, 2018 / JPJ Group plc (LSE: JPJ) (the "Company") is pleased to announce today that Dumarca Gaming Ltd, a subsidiary of the Company, has been awarded an online gaming license in Sweden, to be effective when the regulated market commences in January 2019. Welcoming the news, Simon Wykes, CEO of Jackpotjoy Operations Ltd, commented: "Ensuring that our gaming platform is fully compliant with all of Sweden's...

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JPJ Group PLC - Approval of Swedish License
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JPJ Group PLC - Approval of Swedish License

December 17, 2018 9:55 AM

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 17, 2018 / JPJ Group plc (LSE: JPJ) (the "Company") is pleased to announce today that Dumarca Gaming Ltd, a subsidiary of the Company, has been awarded an online gaming license in Sweden, to be effective when the regulated market commences in January 2019. Welcoming the news, Simon Wykes, CEO of Jackpotjoy Operations Ltd, commented: "Ensuring that our gaming platform is fully compliant with all of Sweden's...

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FANDOM SPORTS Announces New York based CFO to support to scale the operations
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FANDOM SPORTS Announces New York based CFO to support to scale the operations

December 17, 2018 6:00 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / December 17, 2018 / FANDOM SPORTS Media Corp. (CSE: FDM) (OTC: FDMSF) (FRANKFURT: TQ42) ("FANDOM SPORTS" or the "Company"). The Company has accepted the resignation of Mr. Alexander Helmel as Chief Financial Officer and the Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Christopher Hollinger as Chief Financial Officer in order to fill the vacancy created. The Company sincerely thanks Mr. Helmel for all of his...

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The RIS Presents Secure, Decentralized Distribution of Digital Content that Serves Artists, Sports, and Fans
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The RIS Presents Secure, Decentralized Distribution of Digital Content that Serves Artists, Sports, and Fans

December 17, 2018 5:24 AM

TOKYO, JAPAN / ACCESSWIRE / December 17, 2018 /The Rights Infinity Sphere made waves when it was recently unveiled at the United Conference of Internet Money, held at Singapore. Here's a closer look at the potential of this ICO to change the way digital content is distributed across the world. Digitization is taking the world by storm. It has not only helped established artists to prosper but provides an excellent platform for amateurs to share...

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Parks! America, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2018 Results
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Parks! America, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2018 Results

December 14, 2018 4:30 PM

F18 sales and adjusted net income, the 2nd highest in Company history Q4 attendance sales increase by 5.6%, to $2,011,074 F18 attendance sales decrease by 3.9%, to $5,923,132 PINE MOUNTAIN, GA / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2018 / Parks! America, Inc. (OTC PINK: PRKA), today announced the results for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. Fourth Quarter 2018 Highlights Total net sales...

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Wonderfilm Media Issues Letter to Shareholders
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Wonderfilm Media Issues Letter to Shareholders

December 13, 2018 6:15 PM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2018 / The Wonderfilm Media Corporation (TSX-V: WNDR), (OTC PINK: WDRFF), (FRA: 25Y), ("Wonderfilm" or "Company"), today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Kirk Shaw, has issued the following letter to shareholders. Dear Wonderfilm Shareholders, While the dust settles after announcing our significant acquisitions in recent weeks, I want to provide a corporate update to our investors as well as...

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