Gaming Nation’s 5050 Central Reaches Agreement with the Fresno Grizzlies Community Fund
Jan 25th, 2017 |
Toronto, ON – January 25, 2017: 5050 Central Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gaming Nation Inc. (FAN-TSXV), is pleased to announce that the company has reached an agreement with the Fresno Grizzlies Community Fund (GCF).
The GCF works in association with the Fresno Grizzlies of the Pacific Coast League, Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros.
Starting this season, the GCF will run 50/50 raffles using 5050 Central’s industry leading digital solution at Grizzlies home games. Half of the net proceeds of each raffle will support the GCF while the other half will go to the lucky winner of the draw.
The GCF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was introduced in 2004 in order to spearhead efforts to assist, reward and support worthwhile causes throughout the Central San Joaquin Valley. The GCF works with outside organizations as well as managing its own community programs to serve its overall mission.
In 2014, the Grizzlies Community Fund supported over 500 community and non-profit groups by donating over $250,000 in tickets and memorabilia.
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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, BD Sport Group, providing in-stadium betting in the UK football market, 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.
For more information visit, www.5050central.com
