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Carnival Cruise Line Partners with Bally’s Corporation

Carnival Cruise Line is welcoming more casino players to join the fun on board its fleet of 27 ships by partnering with Bally’s Corporation, one of the world’s leading gaming and entertainment companies, to extend cruise benefits to Bally’s Rewards guests.
In addition to special events, Bally Rewards’ Legend, SuperStar, and Star tier guests are now eligible for complimentary and discounted Carnival cruises. The new partnership between Carnival and Bally’s also extends the reach of both brands. Known as America’s Cruise Line, Carnival sails from 14 U.S. homeports – more than any other cruise line – and Bally’s operates 15 popular properties nationwide.
“We’re committed to our Carnival Players Club guests and in Bally’s, we have a partner that values its own loyal guests with the same fervor. We have plenty of fun to go around across our fleet, so we’re excited to bring Bally’s on board with us and look forward to growing this unique partnership,” Marty Goldman, Carnival Corporation’s senior vice president of global casino operations, said.
“This collaboration brings together two industry leaders, combining the excitement of Bally’s gaming experience with the unparalleled entertainment and hospitality of Carnival Cruise Line. Together, we will create unforgettable experiences for our guests, both on land and at sea. This partnership represents a new chapter in our commitment to providing exceptional entertainment and gaming options to our valued patrons,” Mike Donovan, chief marketing officer and senior vice president of gaming for Bally’s Corporation, said.
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Bally’s Appoints New Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer

Bally’s Corporation announced that Mira Mircheva has been appointed as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), subject to regulatory approvals. Marcus Glover, Bally’s current CFO, has been appointed to serve as Bally’s Executive Vice President, Global Operations Group.
Ms. Mircheva is a senior executive in the hospitality and gaming industry with more than 25 years of experience in finance. Most recently, Ms. Mircheva served as Chief Financial Officer of The Queen Casino & Entertainment. Prior to that, she was Partner & Research Analyst at Standard General. Ms. Mircheva was previously a Senior Research Analyst at Perella Weinberg Partners Asset Management. Before that, Ms. Mircheva worked as a Vice President in credit principal investing at Goldman Sachs. She joined the Goldman Sachs Investment Banking Division as an analyst in 2001. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of White Energy and Intralot S.A.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire leadership team, I am thrilled to welcome Mira to Bally’s. She brings considerable experience to this role and her experience as CFO of The Queen Casino & Entertainment will be invaluable as we integrate Queen into Bally’s,” Robeson Reeves, CEO of Bally’s, said.
“Mira’s experience as a CFO and strong financial acumen and operational experience make her the right person to help Bally’s continue to grow and achieve our long-term financial goals,” Soo Kim, Chairman of Bally’s Board of Directors, said.
“I am thrilled to be joining Bally’s at such an exciting time for the Company and to leverage my experience with Queen to continue to strengthen our financial position by optimizing our cost structure, enhancing the efficiency of our operations and leveraging the collective experience of our Board and my newest colleagues across the globe,” Ms. Mircheva, Bally’s incoming EVP and CFO, said.
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Bally’s Completes Transactions with Standard General

Bally’s Corporation has completed the previously announced transactions with Standard General and its affiliates including The Queen Casino & Entertainment, a regional casino operator majority-owned by funds managed by Standard General.
Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, Bally’s and Queen combined, with Queen shareholders receiving consideration of 30.5 million shares. Thereafter, the Company paid cash consideration of $18.25 per share to holders of 22.8 million of the Company’s outstanding shares. The cash merger consideration was financed by the issuance of $500 million in senior secured notes due in 2028 provided exclusively by funds managed by Apollo, along with Bally’s available funds on hand and its available funding sources.
Bally’s stockholders owning 17.9 million outstanding shares elected to retain their Bally’s stock by means of a rollover election and continue as stockholders of Bally’s. As a result, 48.4 million shares of common stock are now outstanding upon completion of the merger transactions. Warrants representing the right to purchase up to 11.6 million shares of Bally’s common stock also remain outstanding.
Shares of Bally’s common stock trading under the “BALY.T” ticker which remain outstanding as a result of the rollover election will continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange and revert back to the “BALY” ticker.
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Bally’s Interactive Launches Bally Bet Sportsbook App in Tennessee

Bally’s Interactive, the digital and sports betting division of Bally’s Corporation, announced the official launch of the Bally Bet Sportsbook app in Tennessee, marking its expansion into the tenth state. This milestone comes on the heels of recent successful Bally Bet launches in Massachusetts and Maryland.
Sports enthusiasts across the Volunteer State can now revel in the comprehensive offerings of the Bally Bet sportsbook app. With a wide array of betting options, including spread, money line and total bets, as well as in-game betting and same game parlays, Tennessee sports fans will have an unparalleled wagering experience.
The newly introduced Parlay Zone, available on the app’s homepage, allows users to select and customize daily pre-built parlays from a variety of popular sporting events. Additionally, users can access the Picks tab on the homepage to gain valuable insights from industry-leading influencers through video clips. Picks, powered by Wager Games, also offers an extensive selection of pre-built and customizable parlays, ensuring a personalized and engaging betting experience.
As an official sports betting partner of the Nashville Predators, Bally Bet has actively engaged with the team’s fan base running social promotions like the “Goals for Gear” official Predators jersey giveaway on the @BallyBet Instagram channel, Bally Bet has fostered a strong connection with the Predators’ loyal supporters. With the app’s launch, fans can anticipate even more exciting in-arena and social activations throughout the NHL season.
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