Amaya Confirms Non-Binding All Cash Offer from Former CEO to Acquire Company

MONTREAL, Nov. 14, 2016 - Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) confirmed today that it has received a non-binding all cash offer from its former Chief Executive Officer, David Baazov, on behalf of an entity to be formed to acquire Amaya at a price of CAD$24.00 per common share. Amaya also confirms that the offer provides for a USD$200 million deposit into escrow upon execution of a definitive agreement in respect of a potential transaction that would be converted into a one-year structurally subordinated, interest bearing debt obligation to fund a portion of the USD$400 million deferred purchase price for Amaya's acquisition of the Rational Group in August 2014, such amount to be convertible into equity following the closing of such potential transaction. 
The Board of Directors of Amaya, with the assistance of its advisors, will consider Mr. Baazov's offer.  Shareholders of Amaya do not need to take any action with respect to any offer at this time. Amaya intends to provide updates if and when necessary in accordance with applicable securities laws.
As of the time of this release, there can be no assurance that Mr. Baazov's offer or that any future bid or offer will ultimately result in a completed transaction.
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MGT to Commercialize E-Tagged's Mobile Device Tracking Technology

HARRISON, N.Y., June 29, 2016 -- MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (NYSE MKT: MGT) today announced that it has hired the development team of E-Tagged, including Robert Rogers and Joshua Kowalchuk, in order to commercialize the E-Tagged mobile device tracking technology.
 
E-Tagged is a cyber security product designed to alert and detect the identity of approaching individuals or motor vehicles by utilizing a proprietary technology that analyzes the radio signals broadcast by cell phones.  The E-Tagged technology can provide homeowners and businesses with information related to the geographic approach of persons, known and unknown. With variable gain antennas, the system can be configured within a range of from 100 feet to three miles from the system. The MAC address of the mobile device is logged and the cell phone number is recorded.  In the event the homeowner is away, the system can be configured to call, email or text the homeowner.
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MGT Appoints the Executive Director of the Bitcoin Foundation to its Cryptocurrency Advisory Board

HARRISON, N.Y., June 15, 2016  -- MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (NYSE MKT: MGT) today announced the appointment of Bruce Fenton to its Cryptocurrency Advisory Board, effective immediately. 
 
Fenton is currently the Executive Director of the Bitcoin Foundation, and founder and CEO of Atlantic Financial.  He is a leading economic strategist and advisor with a focus on the changing global economy.  Fenton is a specialist in emerging technology such as digital currency and emerging markets. Fenton also advises U.S. and global investment clients and provides consulting and project based services to banks, financial organizations, charitable organizations and families. He has worked with a major leading U.S. based private equity and investment firm, one of the world's largest global charities and several other families and foundations.  Fenton has placed over $5 billion in investment capital with money managers and funds during his career. Early in his career, Fenton worked for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter (formerly Dean Witter) starting in 1992. At Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, he was a specialist in managed accounts and one of the youngest stockbrokers ever to work for the company.
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Poydras Gaming Finance Corp. Announces 2016 First Quarter Results

— Continued Strong Q-o-Q and Y-o-Y Growth in Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA—
— Company on Track to Meet or Exceed 2016 Adjusted EBITDA Target of US$10.0 Million —
— Installed Base of ~2,500 Machines and Poised for Growth Post Successful Integration of Integrity —
 
VANCOUVER, May 30, 2016 - POYDRAS GAMING FINANCE CORP. (TSX‐V: PYD) ("Poydras," "PGFC," or the "Company") today announces financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 (all amounts stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated).
 
First Quarter 2016 Highlights
Revenue grew to $3,690,423, representing an increase of 5% from $3,525,411 in Q4 2015 and an increase of 462% compared to$656,088 in Q1 2015.
Adjusted EBITDA of $2,575,873, a 24% increase from$2,080,520 in Q4 2015 and a 46 times increase from $54,421 in Q1 2015.
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NYX Announces First Quarter 2016 Financial Results - Q1 Revenue of $18.8 million, up 88.7% (31.8% Organic Growth)

LAS VEGAS, NV, May 26, 2016 -  NYX Gaming Group Limited (TSXV:NYX.V - News) ("NYX Gaming Group" or "Company") today announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016.  All amounts expressed are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.
 
"We are very proud that Q1 not only marks another strong quarter but is also a confirmation of our long-term strategy to be the leading provider of digital gaming content and technology worldwide.  Through our highly successful M&A activity, we have set in place the building blocks for our global business, and are now focused on realizing our full potential for the benefit of our customers and shareholders," says CEO Matt Davey.
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