Bradley University Athletics to Adopt 5050 Central’s Digital Raffle Platform
Aug 15th, 2017 |
Toronto, ON – August 15, 2017: 5050 Central Ltd. (“the Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gaming Nation Inc. (FAN-TSXV), is pleased to announce that the Company has inked an agreement with Bradley University Athletics of Bradley University, a member of the Missouri Valley Conference.
The two organizations associated with Bradley University involved in handling and benefitting from 5050 Central’s digital raffle platform are the Varsity Club and Braves Club.
The Varsity Club is comprised of former Bradley student-athletes who have a passion to support the current student-athletes through our mentoring program and financial support.
The Braves Club is the fundraising organization for Bradley University Athletics. The Club supplements the operating budgets of all 15 teams and sponsors numerous social functions surrounding Braves athletic events.
Braves Club fundraising activities have given the Department of Athletics flexibility to expand and improve the academic services offered to student-athletes. This body also plays a major role in supporting the Student-Athlete Affairs program, which is designed to enhance the overall development of each student-athlete from orientation to graduation. Sound recruiting budgets, improved facilities and top-notch academic services to student-athletes are the primary focus of the Braves Club. Through their support of the Braves Club, Bradley fans are assisting in the growth of a competitive athletics program built on a solid academic foundation.
"The Bradley Athletic Department, Varsity Club, and Braves Club are extremely excited to be partnering with 5050 Central in bringing new life and energy to our game day 50/50 raffles,” said Brad Mitchell, Sr. Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs of Bradley University. “When we looked at the level of professional teams and collegiate athletic programs that were already clients of 5050 Central, we determined that it was an obvious decision to establish this professional relationship. The funds generated from these raffles will support our student athletes on a multitude of levels."
“We are proud and excited to deliver a new and improved fundraising solution to Bradley University Athletics in support of their associated Clubs and their overall fundraising efforts,” said Jason Little, VP of Business Development of Gaming Nation.
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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 a digital raffle software system that drives consumer participation in raffle events while providing accountability to the raffle process. The 5050 Central system digitally captures every transaction while providing updated real-time raffle information to display devices located throughout the venue. Tickets are sold to fans through tablet kiosks and mobile hand-held 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 & EFL as well as several NASCAR events, PGA tournaments and NCAA institutions.
For more information visit, www.5050central.com
