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Playmaker Selects Genius Sports to Supercharge Yardbarker’s Relationships With Leading Sportsbooks

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Playmaker has partnered with Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) as the exclusive reseller of Yardbarker’s digital advertising inventory. This collaboration aims to enhance Playmaker's relationships with major sportsbooks globally. Yardbarker attracts over 4 million unique users monthly and has a newsletter reaching over 360,000 subscribers. Genius Sports brings over a decade of media buying experience, allowing Yardbarker to maximize revenues from the expanding U.S. betting market. The partnership is poised to leverage Playmaker's unique assets across the Americas.

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  • Yardbarker attracts over 4 million unique users monthly, providing significant market access.
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Playmaker Capital Inc. (TSX-V: PMKR) (“Playmaker”), the digital sports media company that lives at the intersection of sports, betting, media and technology, has selected Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) (“Genius Sports”) as the exclusive reseller of Playmaker brand Yardbarker’s digital advertising inventory to leading sportsbook and gaming brands. The partnership will immediately accelerate the relationships Playmaker and Yardbarker have with major bookmakers worldwide. Playmaker’s unique range of assets provide access to highly engaged audiences throughout the Americas.

Playmaker selects Genius Sports to supercharge Yardbarker's relationships with leading sportsbooks. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Playmaker selects Genius Sports to supercharge Yardbarker's relationships with leading sportsbooks. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Yardbarker is a premier U.S. sports and entertainment media platform, attracting over four million unique users per month and generating more than nine million total sessions across its primarily NFL, NBA, MLB, College Sports, and NHL content offerings. “The Morning Bark,” Yardbarker’s daily email newsletter, reaches more than 360,000 subscribers daily with open rates in excess of 25%. Genius Sports has been granted rights to resell Yardbarker’s digital inventory with its global network of sportsbook partners. With more than a decade’s experience in media buying and unique dynamic creative services, Genius Sports delivers highly targeted marketing campaigns on behalf of sportsbooks, brands and more.

“Playmaker has a unique position in the global market through the range of assets we own, enabling us to communicate directly with audiences from the far north of Canada, right down to the southernmost tip of Argentina,” commented Jordan Gnat, Playmaker Founder and CEO. Added Ben Maggin, CEO of Yardbarker, “We chose Genius Sports because they are the right partner for Yardbarker. They have extensive reach with sports betting operators which we can now serve to the millions of sports and entertainment fans at Yardbarker and ‘The Morning Bark.’”

“Being selected as Yardbarker’s exclusive advertising reseller for sports betting demonstrates the unique value that our end-to-end digital agency service provides,” said Josh Linforth, MD – Media & Engagement at Genius Sports. “By combining our extensive understanding of programmatic media buying and the demands of the modern sports fan, we enable dynamic organizations like Yardbarker to maximize revenues from the rapidly expanding U.S. betting market.”

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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ABOUT PLAYMAKER

Playmaker (TSX-V: PMKR) is a digital sports media company that lives at the intersection of sports, betting, media and technology. Playmaker is building a collection of premier sports media brands, curated to deliver highly engaged audiences of sports fans to sports betting companies, leagues, teams and advertisers.

For more information, visit: playmaker.fans or contact Playmaker Chief Executive Officer Jordan Gnat via email jgnat@playmaker.fans.

ABOUT YARDBARKER

Yardbarker is a digital media property focused on the publishing of sports and entertainment news and information. Founded in 2006, the property distributes content on its website, social media platforms, and via third party syndication partners. In addition, Yardbarker curates and distributes 'The Morning Bark' and 'Quiz of the Day' email newsletters.

ABOUT GENIUS SPORTS

Genius Sports is the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media. Genius Sports is a global leader in digital sports content, technology and integrity services. Genius Sports’ technology is used in over 150 countries worldwide, empowering sports to capture, manage and distribute their live data and video, driving their digital transformation and enhancing their relationships with fans.

Genius Sports is the trusted partner to over 400 sports organizations globally, including many of the world’s largest leagues and federations such as the NFL, EPL, FIBA, NCAA, NASCAR, AFA and PGA.

Genius Sports is uniquely placed through cutting-edge technology, scale and global reach to support our partners. Genius Sports is more than just a technology company, building long-term relationships with sports at all levels, helping them to control and maximize the value of their content while providing technical expertise and round-the-clock support.

PLAYMAKER MEDIA CONTACTS

Tom Webb - E: tom@redknotcomms.com | T: (+1) 512 952 9369

Romilly Evans - E: rom@redknotcomms.com | T: (+44) 7766 752 274

GENIUS SPORTS MEDIA CONTACTS

Chris Dougan, Chief Communications Officer, Genius Sports

E: chris.dougan@geniussports.com | T: (+1) 202 766 4430

Tristan Peniston-Bird, The One Nine Three Group

E: tristan.peniston-bird@the193.com | T: (+44) 7772 031 886

Charlie Harrison, The One Nine Three Group

E: Charlie.harrison@the193.com | T: (+44) 7884 136 143

GENIUS SPORTS INVESTOR RELATIONS

Brandon Bukstel, Investor Relations Manager, Genius Sports

E: Brandon.bukstel@geniussports.com | T: (+1) 954 554 7932

Source: Playmaker Capital Inc.

FAQ

What is the partnership between Genius Sports and Playmaker?

Genius Sports has been selected as the exclusive reseller of Playmaker's Yardbarker digital advertising inventory to sportsbooks and gaming brands.

How many unique users does Yardbarker attract?

Yardbarker attracts over 4 million unique users per month.

What significant experience does Genius Sports bring to the partnership?

Genius Sports has over a decade of experience in media buying, helping to maximize revenues from the U.S. betting market.

What is the primary purpose of the partnership for Playmaker?

The partnership aims to accelerate Playmaker's relationships with major bookmakers worldwide.

How many subscribers does Yardbarker's daily newsletter reach?

Yardbarker's daily newsletter, 'The Morning Bark', reaches over 360,000 subscribers.

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