The Calgary Stampeders Name 5050 Central the Official 50/50 Raffle System

Sep 17, 2012

Toronto, ON - 5050 Central Limited and the Calgary Stampeders with the Forzani Group Foundation are excited to announce the introduction of the 5050 Central raffle system to McMahon Stadium. The Stampeders made the decision to install 5050 Central into the stadium midseason to provide its patrons with the opportunity to support the Forzani Group Foundation.  The Stampeders on behalf of the Forzani Group Foundation has worked with the 5050 Central staff to create a holistic solution that will benefit the fans, the team and most importantly the Forzani Foundation and their member charities.

Todd Birss, General Manager of the Forzani Group Foundation stated, "The Forzani Group Foundation is truly excited about unveiling the new 5050 Central system at McMahon Stadium. We've seen the results from the Flames and other teams and organizations and we fully expect the Forzani Foundation's 5050 raffles to be an integral part of raising funds in support of the Greater Calgary community."

Ken Cook, Pointstreak's Chief Operating Officer stated, "We are very excited about our partnership with the Stampeders and the Forzani Group Foundation.  The vision and leadership demonstrated by the Flames Limited Partnership, Stampeders and the Forzani Group Foundation illustrate the progressive nature of this group.  Based upon our successes with the other teams under the guidance of the Flames ownership we are confident that 5050 Central platform will be a huge success, embraced by the passionate Stampeder fans."

About 5050 Central:

5050 Central is an electronic 50/50 raffle software that drives consumer participation in raffle events while providing clear accountability for leading sports organizations. The 5050 Central system electronically captures every transaction while providing updated real-time raffle information to display devices located throughout the venue. Tickets are sold to fans through fixed touch-screen terminals and mobile devices, creating an effortless data collection system that provides accountability and eliminates human error. Sports organizations benefit through clear accountability and their associated charities benefit by sharing the revenue of larger raffle pots. 5050 Central is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pointstreak Sports Technologies Inc. and boasts some of sports' best brands as clients, such as: Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Braves, Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Columbus Blue Jackets, Arizona Diamondbacks, Cincinnati Reds, Hockey Canada and the Canadian Football League. For more information, visit www.5050central.com.

Pointstreak provides sports software solutions for sports organizations such as associations, leagues, clubs and teams that are geared towards streamlining operations and improving the experience of the sports participant, fan and media. Pointstreak's major brands include: Pointstreak Stats, a real-time scoring & official league statistics system; Pointstreak Registration; an online registration & payment processing system; Pointstreak Sites; a website content management system; Team Locker Room, a free team-based social network; STEVA Sports Software; sports video indexing and analysis software; Cardinal Sports Management, recruiting and scouting services; 5050 Central; an electronic raffle system. More information about Pointstreak Sports Technologies Inc. can be found at www.pointstreak.com or through the product information website www.pointstreaksolutions.com.

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