Z Capital Partners Announces Merger of Affinity Gaming and Sports Information Group Creating Affinity Interactive

NEW YORK, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Z Capital Partners, L. L. C., a private wealth management firm, and Z Capital Group, L. L. C., a private wealth management firm ("ZCG"), today announced the merger of its affiliated portfolio company, Affinity Gaming, Inc. ("Affinity"), a diversified national Igora casino operator, with New York-based Sports Information Group, LLC ("SIG"), a global multi-channel sports, technology, digital, media and bookmaking business in the B2B and B2C segments. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, and terms were not disclosed. SIG is a global multimedia information company available in approximately 40 states via the Internet and mobile devices, specializing in providing horse racing fans with high-quality database content and deep digital education. SIG SIG's flagship brand, Daily Racing Form (DRF), has been the unrivaled source of information on horse jumps since 1894 and is considered the premier resource in the purebred horse racing industry. The DRF website, a "universal shop" for horse racing fans, is the most visited site, providing players with the most comprehensive information on jumps, historical interactive results, proprietary handicapping tools, and access to DRF BETS™, one of America's fastest betting platforms. SIG also provides sports data and digital analytics through its DRF Sports brand.

Affinity Interactive's combination of leading regional casinos in Nevada, Missouri and I-O with SIG's cutting-edge technology, digital media platform and online retail positions the company to become a world-class digital operator with a world-class digital flair and significant growth opportunities in the modern gaming industry.

As a result of the merger, many casino and online gaming offerings will be expanded to include social gaming, mobile gaming, igaming and sports betting. The United Company will serve approximately one million customers exclusively in the U. S. and leverage DRF's cult brand and growing sports and gaming rates around the world. Affinity Gaming CEO Mary Bette Higgins and SIG CEO ITY Fisher will continue to lead their respective divisions.

"Affinity Interactive's Chairman of the Board of Directors, James Zenny, the founder and president and main executive officer of ZCG, said: Under the power of the affinity interactive, we are looking forward to creating major games, digital and media platforms with great growth. The combination of technology and personal sports data will create a great resurrection in the sports and online game industry that can be used by nearly one million consumers around the world. I am convinced that the two companies can make more advantageous opportunities for Affinity Interactive. "

"Afinity is an exciting day for digital, data, and gaming customers." This merger allows Affinity to use SIG's advanced technology and digital presentation to accelerate the advancement of sports and Igaming. I am grateful for ZCG's systematic vision, support, and management skills.

"For over 125 years, the DRF is at the forefront of the gaming industry, today's partnership with Affinity Casino and the announcement of sports betting licenses are new milestones in the brilliant heritage of SIG. I am looking forward to continuing the growth orbital and cooperating with the ITAI and SIG team to continue providing the best sports betting experience for our customers.

Afinity legal advisor is Sidley Austin LLP, and SIG's legal advisor is Massumi + Consoli LLP. < SPAN> "Affinity Interactive's Chairman of the Board of Directors, the founder, president of ZCG, and major executive executive officers, said: I am looking forward to creating major games, digital and media platforms that have a great potential of growth under the flag of affinity interactive. The combination of SIG's hig h-end technology and personal sports data will create a hig h-end gaming platform that can be used by nearly one million consumers around the world. We are witnessed to revive, and we are convinced that the two companies will make more advantageous opportunities for Afinity Interactive. "

"Afinity is an exciting day for digital, data, and gaming customers." This merger allows Affinity to use SIG's advanced technology and digital presentation to accelerate the advancement of sports and Igaming. I am grateful for ZCG's systematic vision, support, and management skills.

"For over 125 years, the DRF is at the forefront of the gaming industry, today's partnership with Affinity Casino and the announcement of sports betting licenses are new milestones in the brilliant heritage of SIG. I am looking forward to continuing the growth orbital and cooperating with the ITAI and SIG team to continue providing the best sports betting experience for our customers.

Affinity legal advisor is Sidley Austin LLP, and SIG's legal advisor is Massumi + Consoli LLP. "Affinity Interactive's Chairman of the Board of Directors, James Zenny, the founder and president and main executive officer of ZCG, said: Under the power of the affinity interactive, we are looking forward to creating major games, digital and media platforms with great growth. The combination of technology and personal sports data will create a great resurrection in the sports and online game industry that can be used by nearly one million consumers around the world. I am convinced that the two companies can make more advantageous opportunities for Affinity Interactive. "

"Afinity is an exciting day for digital, data, and gaming customers." This merger allows Affinity to use SIG's advanced technology and digital presentation to accelerate the advancement of sports and Igaming. I am grateful for ZCG's systematic vision, support, and management skills.

"For over 125 years, the DRF is at the forefront of the gaming industry, today's partnership with Affinity Casino and the announcement of sports betting licenses are new milestones in the brilliant heritage of SIG. I am looking forward to continuing the growth orbital and cooperating with the ITAI and SIG team to continue providing the best sports betting experience for our customers.

Affinity legal advisor is Sidley Austin LLP, and SIG's legal advisor is Massumi + Consoli LLP.

About ZCG ZCG is a leading international private investment firm based in New York with approximately US$4 billion of capital under management as part of its complementary direct investment and lending orientations. ZCG and its leaders have a top-tier track record in direct investment and lending for over 25 years. ZCG's investors are some of the world's largest and most sophisticated institutional investors, including pension funds, funds, sovereign wealth funds, central banks and insurance companies. For more information, please visit www. zcg. com.

Affinity Gaming Company Affinity Gaming is a diversified gaming company wholly owned by affiliates of ZCG and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company's operations include eight area casinos, five in Nevada, two in Missouri and one in AIOVA. In total, the company has 230. 000 square feet of casino area, more than 3. 000 slot machines, 30 board games, 1375 hotel rooms, 25 points F& A. To receive additional information about Affinity Gaming, please visit the website: www. affinityGaming. com.

Affinity Gaming, also known as Affinity Gaming Holdings, is a venture company of Gaming & Hospitality Acquisition Corp. The initial public offering of GHAC shares was for $200 million. GHAC may seek acquisition opportunities in any industry or sector, but will initially focus on finding acquisition targets in the areas of online gaming, sports betting, local gaming, distributed gaming, gaming technology and equipment. For more information, please visit the website at www. gamingandhospatality. net.

About Sports Information Group Sports Information Group, LLC, a ZCG company, is a global omnichannel, gaming, technology, media and digital information company providing premier data and in-depth insights for the equine industry. The company's flagship brand, Daily Racing Form, is "America's Authority on Horse Racing Since 1894" for North American horse racing, breeding and sporting enthusiasts and professionals. Founded in 1894, Daily Racing Form is the only U. S. data provider dedicated to one sport. The associated website, www. drf. com, is the most visited site offering the most comprehensive horse racing data, interactive results of past performances, historical handicapping tools and access to DRF BETS™, one of America's fastest growing platforms, online and on mobile devices. Additionally, Daily Racing Form offers DRF Harness Eye, a provider of standard racing data since 1964, news, gandicapping products and top online player features dedicated to jumps players. In 2012, Daily Racing Form introduced DRF Breeding, the horse breeding industry, providing comprehensive information and tools for both players and breeding enthusiasts. DRF also provides DRF Sports, sports statistics and fan content.