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Bulls Summer League team travels to Vegas, presented by AT&T

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Bulls And Michelob Ultra Host Playoffs Game 5 Watch Party At Old Town Pour House

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Bulls And Michelob Ultra Host Playoffs Game 2 Watch Party At Recess

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Bulls And Michelob Ultra Host Playoffs Game 1 Watch Party At Recess

Chicago, IL and New York, NY (January 31, 2022) -- FanDuel Group, the premier online gaming company in the United States, and the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks, today announced plans to open a state-of-the-art FanDuel Sportsbook lounge inside Chicago's most iconic arena. Pending necessary approvals being obtained, including from the Illinois Gaming Board, FanDuel's newest in-arena sportsbook lounge will bring the excitement of sports wagering inside the United Center where fans can enjoy the action of Bulls and Blackhawks games all season long.

Plans for the FanDuel Sportsbook at the United Center include a two-story venue unlike any sportsbook in North America. Located adjacent to the United Center atrium, the book is designed to ensure no fan misses out on the action as it would be equipped with state-of-the-art viewing and sports wagering technology, as well as a full-service team ready to deliver a personalized customer experience.

"As an industry leader in sports betting with a large and loyal existing customer base, FanDuel has a proven track record of innovation and excellence making them the perfect partner in developing the sportsbook at the United Center," said Howard Pizer, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, United Center Joint Venture. "It is designed to give sports fans a brand new, fully immersive sportsbook lounge experience unlike any other."

"Chicago sports fans are some of the most loyal and passionate in the world and plans for our sportsbook lounge inside the United Center reflect their excitement," said Amy Howe, Chief Executive Officer, FanDuel Group. "Our team has a track record of delivering incredible retail locations for fans, and we can't wait to make this sportsbook lounge the premier destination for Chicago sports fans and a place where they can fully experience the FanDuel brand."

The addition of a sportsbook within the United Center would mark a strategic expansion of the partnerships FanDuel enjoys with both the Bulls and Blackhawks, which includes media, VIP fan experience and advertising assets throughout the arena and in various broadcasts. The broader partnership would continue to allow FanDuel to reach and engage with the teams' passionate fan bases both in and out of the arena.

While awaiting approval of the sportsbook from the Illinois Gaming Board, the United Center and FanDuel will build out a non-wagering space adjacent to the United Center atrium that will have FanDuel branding and allow fans to watch live sports action while attending United Center events.

The United Center is a 960,000 square-foot multi-use entertainment facility located on a state-of-the-art arena campus that also includes two professional sports practice facilities and a community ice center. The United Center has welcomed more than 67 million fans since opening in 1994. Home of the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League, the United Center hosts more than 200 events each year, including the best sporting events, musical performers, family shows and special events in the industry. An iconic legacy and commitment to superior service makes the United Center one of the premiere venues in the world. For more information, visit: unitedcenter.com.

FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media, including FanDuel, Stardust Casino, and TVG. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states and 12 million customers. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia, and Scotland. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.

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FanDuel Group and United Center Announce Plans to Open In-Arena Sportsbook

The Chicago Bulls recently announced that it is teaming up with Klarna for a multi-year partnership. The partnership will promote Klarna's all-in-one shopping service and popular interest-free Pay in 4 option to Chicago Bulls fans, with the aim to bring audiences closer to the game through unique co-branded in-stadium experiences, shoppable content, exclusive offers, limited edition merchandise, and more. In separate deals, Bulls stars Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball have partnered with Klarna as brand ambassadors. The two will collaborate with the company to help bring elements of the Chicago Bulls partnership to life while showcasing their personal style through activations, custom social content, and more.

"The Chicago Bulls are one of the most renowned teams in basketball history, and share Klarna's commitment to challenging the limits of success within culture and commerce," said David Sandstrom, CMO, Klarna. "Together, we will showcase how brands and teams can align to provide a more meaningful and engaging experience for fans."

Both Klarna and the Chicago Bulls are known for pioneering innovation in their respective fields, making the partnership a great fit. The Chicago Bulls continue to spearhead and serve as an industry leader in tech and digital activation, both in sports and the NBA, while Klarna is leading the way for more transparent, convenient and flexible ways to shop that are better suited to the modern consumer.

Klarna and the Chicago Bulls will launch multiple initiatives tied to the partnership in the coming months, including exclusive fashion collaborations inspired by the Bulls' long-standing history of trendsetting on and off the court. Fans will have access to shoppable social and digital content showcasing fashion looks by LaVine and Ball as well as behind-the-scenes pre-game styles and must-have essentials.

In addition, the partnership will give fans the opportunity to engage with their favorite team in new ways through unique co-branded activations, in-stadium experiences involving the Benny the Bull mascot, exclusive offers, and more. Klarna branding will also be incorporated into the game-day experience in multiple ways, including placements across the scoreboard and LED boards throughout the arena, and on Bulls practice jerseys.

"We're excited to partner with Klarna to leverage the intersection of sports, fashion and commerce to provide Bulls fans opportunities to engage with our brand in a new way," said Chicago Bulls Executive Vice President, Revenue &amp; Strategy Matthew Kobe. "Our partnership with Klarna will further the Bulls' commitment to combining sports and tech to create revolutionary experiences for our fans."

The multi-year deal marks continued expansion for Klarna within sports. Just last month, Klarna announced a partnership with Angel City Football Club (ACFC) of the National Women's Soccer League–the company's first official partnership with a sports organization globally. With both the ACFC and Chicago Bulls partnerships, Klarna aims to not only deliver unique and engaging experiences to the fans but is also committed to driving positive change through social impact initiatives in LA and Chicago.

With over 90 million global active users and 2 million transactions a day, Klarna is meeting the changing demands of consumers who want to save time and money by shopping, paying—either now or over time, without interest in one secure place. Over 250,000 global retail partners, including H&amp;M, Saks, Sephora, Macys, IKEA, Expedia Group, and Nike have integrated Klarna's innovative technology to deliver a seamless shopping experience online and in-store. With over 5,000 employees, Klarna is active in 19 markets and is one of the most highly-valued private fintechs globally, with a valuation of $45.6 billion. For more information, visit klarna.com

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The Chicago Bulls team up with Klarna to launch multi-year experiential partnership

We’re here to help you be the best dressed and give the best gifts.

’Tis the season for all things sherpa, puffy and waterproof. We’re up for the challenge of staying cute this Chicago winter and sharing our cold-weather must-haves available at the  Madhouse Team Store at the United Center. Consider this your holiday shopping list for every Bulls fan on your list (yourself included).

We’re all about a good Starter jacket, and this sherpa-lined bomber version is no exception. For those that rock a snapback year round, this tweed version lends a wintery touch.

Shop This Look: 1966 Classic Logos Shirt, New Era 9FIFTY Tweed Snapback

Elevate a comfy sweatsuit with muted tones and standout accessories. This connected watch from Tissot goes perfectly in Bulls red and allows you to track the game in real time. Top it off with this season’s City Edition beanie.

Shop This Look: Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar

More sherpa, and we’re not done yet. This 1966 crewneck sweatshirt is one of our absolute faves for our day-to-day wardrobes and easily mixes with this season’s trends (chunky boots or bust).

Shop This Look: 1966 Cream Fleece Crewneck, Maingate Cable Knit Beanie, ’47 Meeko Mittens

We fully endorse repping the Bulls head to toe, but this next one can be mixed and matched. Clearly there’s an obsession with this season’s City Edition: Moments Mixtape Collection and we recommend getting your hands on it ASAP.

Shop This Look: 2021-22 City Edition Zach Lavine Tee

If understated is more your style, grab this two-tone hoodie, make a theme of it and stay dry with these picks. Double the hood, double the fun.

Shop This Look: Sportiqe 1/4 Zip Pullover Jacket

Who says you can't be fashionable at home? We’ve got the essentials covered with City Edition, slippers and no hard pants. The Bulls holiday beanie combines two things we love and will be in rotation well into the new year.

Shop This Look: Maingate Holiday Knit Pom

Let’s not forget about the littlest Bulls fans in our life! There’s no such thing as too much black and red, as we’re sure Benny would agree.

Shop This Look: Herschel Daypack, Team Beans Statement Benny the Bull Plush

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Bulls Winter Style Guide Presented By Tissot

CHICAGO – August 18th, 2021 - Chicago Bulls are proud to announce a new official team partnership with Socios.com, the leading global blockchain provider for the sports and entertainment industry.

As an official team partner starting with the 2021-22 season, Socios.com will be providing fan engagement opportunities through monthly Twitter Polls, have TV-visible signage in the arena during Bulls home games, be the presenter of our Halftime score updates on Twitter and additionally have rights to Bulls marks and logo for continued association and awareness.

Driven by the central belief that transitioning passive fans into active fans is essential to the future of sport, Socios.com is a direct-to-consumer (D2C) platform that leverages blockchain technology to provide the world's leading sporting organizations with the tools to engage with and monetize their global fanbases.

Chicago Bulls joins a 40+ strong network of major international sporting properties on the Socios.com roster, which also includes European soccer giants FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, AC Milan, Atlético Madrid, Manchester City, Inter Milan, Arsenal and the Argentina and Portugal national soccer teams, as well as a number of leading teams from F1, esports and cricket.

The partnership is part of Socios.com's growing expansion into the US sports industry. The NHL's New Jersey Devils became the first U.S. sports franchise to partner with Socios.com in late April, before MMA promotion company UFC® announced plans to launch a Fan Token on Socios.com in May. NASCAR'S Roush Fenway Racing also recently launched a Fan Token in partnership with Socios.com. The 76ers and the Boston Celtics were the first NBA franchises to partner with Socios.com.

Socios.com has major global expansion plans and will increase their existing presence in Europe, while targeting many more Fan Token launches in the USA, Asia and South America with the world's leading sporting properties. Socios.com has multiple office locations around the world and has already opened new regional headquarters in Madrid, Istanbul, São Paulo and Buenos Aires in 2021. The company will open a new office in North America in the near future.

Matt Kobe, Executive Vice President, Revenue &amp; Strategy for the Chicago Bulls said: "At the Chicago Bulls, we pride ourselves on identifying innovative ways to engage our fans across the globe, and we are excited to partner with Socios.com to help us reach that goal. We're fortunate to be able to join forces with a company that shares our vision and has the resources to allow the Bulls to take another step forward in applying blockchain technology."

Alexandre Dreyfus, CEO of Socios.com and Chiliz, added: "Chicago Bulls are one of the biggest sporting names on the planet. We're incredibly proud to be partnering with this storied franchise and look forward to creating new opportunities for Bulls fans the world over to engage with their team." -ENDS-

For Further Information:
Chiliz / Socios.com
Andrew Clarke – Head of PR and Communicationsandrew@chiliz.com
For more information please visit www.socios.com

ABOUT SOCIOS.COM
Transitioning passive fans into active fans is essential to the future of sport. Our vision is for an extensive network of the world's leading sporting organizations to achieve this through Fan Tokens and transactional fan engagement on Socios.com. Fan Tokens, collectible, digital assets minted on the Chiliz blockchain, and the Socios.com fan engagement platform enable the world's biggest sporting properties to plug into a fan influence and fan reward ecosystem. Socios.com has already generated $150M in revenues for sports teams in 2021. Over 40 major sporting organisations, including UFC® , FC Barcelona, Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Valencia CF, Atletico Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester City and the Argentina and Portugal national teams have partnered with Socios.com. Aston Martin Cognizant and Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN of Formula One™ have launched Fan Tokens. Leading esports organizations Team Heretics, NAVI, OG and Alliance have all launched Fan Tokens on the platform. NHL side New Jersey Devils recently became the first US sports franchise to partner with Socios.com, before being joined by the 76ers and Boston Celtics of the NBA. Three leading IPL sides have also joined the Socios.com roster. Many more leading sports and entertainment properties from around the world are set to launch Fan Tokens in the near future. Chiliz, the crypto unicorn behind the Socios.com platform has 140+ employees and has already opened new regional headquarters in Madrid, Istanbul, São Paulo. The company will open a new office in North America in the near future. Chiliz $CHZ has been listed on a host of major cryptocurrency exchanges around the world, including Coinbase and Binance. Socios.com - creators of Fan Tokens - also own www.fantokens.com which will launch soon. The Socios.com app is available in 10 languages. For more information please visit www.socios.com.

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Chicago Bulls join Socios.com’s Global Fan Engagement Network

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