5050 Central Reaches Partnership with the Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation and the Lakers
Nov 7th, 2016 |
Toronto, ON – November 7, 2016: 5050 Central Ltd. (the “Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gaming Nation Inc. (FAN-TSXV), is pleased to announce that the Company has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation (the “Foundation”) in partnership with the Los Angeles Lakers (the “Lakers”) of the National Basketball Association.
The partnership will see the Foundation and the Lakers implement 5050 Central’s real-time electronic system to run 50/50 raffles at home games at Staples Center. The first raffle was held on November 4. Half of the net proceeds of each raffle will go to the lucky winner of the draw, while the other half will help support the Foundation.
The Foundation’s mission is to help underserved youth develop their potential by providing positive experiences and resources in education, health and wellness. The Foundation also awards grants to other charities that support youth through direct services and programs in these areas.
Scott Secord, President/CEO of Gaming Nation, commented, “We are thrilled to have been chosen by the Lakers and the Foundation to assist in achieving the overall mission to help underserved youth in the community.”
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ABOUT GAMING NATION INC.:
Gaming Nation Inc. (TSXV-FAN) provides technology and information platforms to the sports and entertainment industry. The company's platforms include 5050 Central, an electronic real-time raffle system, and sports information websites Fantasy Guru, FantasyGuruElite and Pick Nation.
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ABOUT 5050 CENTRAL LTD.:
5050 Central Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gaming Nation Inc., is an electronic raffle software system that drives consumer participation in raffle events while providing accountability to the raffle process. The 5050 Central system electronically captures every transaction while providing updated real-time raffle information to display devices located throughout the venue. Tickets are sold to fans through fixed touch-screen terminals and mobile devices, creating an effortless data collection system providing faster sales transaction, longer selling periods, accountability and substantial increases in average raffle proceeds. 5050 Central boasts some of sports' most iconic brands as clients, with partners across the sports landscape including MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA, MLS, NLL & CFL as well as several NASCAR events, PGA tournaments and NCAA institutions.
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