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Winner's Weekend: Brad Keselowski - Las Vegas

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Winner's Weekend: Brad Keselowski - Las Vegas Brad Keselowski and crew chief Paul Wolfe recap the strategy that brought them to victory lane in the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Reported by FOX Sports 12 hours ago.

Gennady Golovkin will never receive a fair hearing against Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas

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Gennady Golovkin will never receive a fair hearing against Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas JEFF POWELL: If justice is ever to be served in the case of Gennady Golovkin versus Canelo Alvarez a third trial will require a change of jurisdiction as well as judges. Reported by MailOnline 12 hours ago.

Hard Rock Cafe to open at DXB with great music, delicious food and iconic apparel

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· Scheduled to open November 2018

· Latest addition in a series of food and lifestyle concepts to be rolled out at Dubai International

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dubai Airports has finalised an agreement with Hard Rock International and their regional franchise partners that will see the former launch its first Hard Rock Cafe, opening early November in DXB’s Concourse B. The new location will feature a licensed restaurant, grab and go food, live entertainment, rock memorabilia and a Rock Shop loaded with its world-famous merchandise.

Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognised brands, famous for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, memorable dining experiences and live music performances which will complement Dubai Airports’ very own musicDXB programme.

This is the latest in a series of outstanding food and lifestyle concepts to be rolled out at the world’s busiest international airport, as it strives to delight passengers with enriching and uplifting experiences, transforming the concourses into something truly remarkable and, ultimately making the airport a destination in its own right.

Eugene Barry, Executive Vice President Commercial, Dubai Airports, said: “We’re thrilled to add Hard Rock Cafe to our DXB playlist. It is the perfect fit at an airport that is already world-renowned for its F&B, retail and music. Hard Rock Cafe sets the standard when it comes to combining great food and music and is a vital component of our strategy to create an airport experience that is second to none.”

“Hard Rock has been looking forward to opening its second location in Dubai after many successful years of operating in this iconic city,” said Anibal Fernandez Lorden, Vice President, Franchise Operations and Development of Hard Rock International. “We could not have asked for a better location to provide travellers with great memories of one of the world’s top dining and entertainment brands”.

Since it was established in 1971, Hard Rock has been committed to a wide variety of philanthropic causes and activities around the world, and the new Hard Rock Cafe carries this causal commitment to its market.  In every Hard Rock city, the staff make it a priority to become a valuable community partner in the form of funds, food and beverage, merchandise and man hours.

Hard Rock Cafe will be located in Terminal 3 B Gates, adding to DXB’s remarkable array of leisure and entertainment offerings, which include over 100 eating options for passengers, catering to all tastes and budgets.

*About Dubai Airports*

· Dubai Airports manages the operation and development of both of Dubai’s airports – DXB and DWC.
· As integrator, Dubai Airports works to balance the interests of all stakeholders to maintain aviation growth, protect operational resilience and ensure that service providers collaborate to provide a safe and secure service and improve the experience of our customers whilst maintaining a sustainable business.
· DXB is the world’s number one airport in terms of international passenger traffic and number three globally in terms of total passenger traffic as reported by Airports Council International.
· DXB ranks second globally for international cargo traffic.
· DWC ranks 20^th globally for international cargo traffic.
· For hi-res images of the airports, please visit our image library 

*About Hard Rock International*
With venues in 74 countries, including 185 cafes, 25 hotels and 12 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide. Destinations include the company’s two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Tampa and Hollywood, FL., both owned and operated by HRI parent company The Seminole Tribe of Florida, as well as other exciting locations including Atlantic City, Bali, Cancun, Daytona Beach, Ibiza, Las Vegas, and San Diego. Upcoming new Hard Rock Cafe locations include, Maldives, Manila, Malaga, Georgetown, Fortaleza, Casablanca and Jinan in China. New Hard Rock Hotel, Casino or Hotel & Casino projects include Atlanta, Berlin, Budapest, Desaru Coast, Dublin, London, Los Cabos, Maldives, New York City, Ottawa, Dalian and Haikou in China. For more information on Hard Rock International visit www.hardrock.com.

Contact:
Hannah Burden Hamer
Dubai Airports
corporate.communications@dubaiairports.ae 
+97145044394

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/672af5c8-a8db-4150-b306-984484cd54c2

  Reported by GlobeNewswire 4 hours ago.

Mayweather and Pacquiao 'in advanced talks over December rematch'

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Mayweather and Pacquiao 'in advanced talks over December rematch' The two former pound-for-pound kings met in the richest fight in boxing history back in 2015, when after years of protracted talks Mayweather outpointed his rival in Las Vegas. Reported by MailOnline 3 hours ago.

IADOWR (IAD) Announces Beta Launch of IADOWR Exchange IADOWREX

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World’s only utility coin that is supported by Technology, Platforms, Integration, Interfaces, and Products, launches cryptocurrency exchange.

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Utility coin IADOWR (IAD) has announced the Beta launch of IADOWREX, a cryptocurrency exchange that enables subscribers, investors, customers and companies to easily participate in the cryptocurrency market by providing a direct, agile platform at www.iadowrex.com.“We are excited to show what real-life uses of blockchain technology can accomplish -- IADOWR as a true utility coin that strives to improve people’s lives by providing new applications to industries that need change,” says Brian Esposito, Chief Strategic Officer, IADOWR Coin.

The dynamic, working utility coin is surrounded by groundbreaking technology. At its core, is an AI Self Learning Machine called KIP (Knowledge Is Power).  KIP can be focused on any industry, but IAD is leading out with sports prediction, which can be accessed in the premium service platform, Own The Spread (OTS).  A subscriber can convert their winnings to USD or (BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LTC and IAD Coin) on the exchange (IADOWREX). 

Additionally, the user can allocate a portion of their daily winnings to the OTS Fund - the first one-of-a-kind Crypto SportsFund (also run by KIP - the AI Self Learning Machine); winnings from the fund are then allocated in part to five designated charities (IADOWR Charity).

IADOWREX provides global value creation and a distribution network as well as a trading platform for six digital currencies – BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LTC, and the IAD Coin.

IADOWREX is a controlled exchange that charges a 1.25% fee to trade IAD.

The beta exchange features an enhanced user interface that is optimized for mobile, ensuring a secure and intuitive user experience.  To support this growing user base, 24/7 Customer Service is in place to provide timely and responsive customer service.

IADOWR's mission is to bring a sense of fairness, transparency, and rewarding experiences to those industries utilizing KIP and the related IAD platforms. The world functions on zero-sum gain; at IADOWR, decentralization through IAD/OTS platforms, transparency and teamwork combine with the steadfast belief that in the right places and with the right systems WIN-WIN situations replace the winner-take-all system. KIP, IAD, OTS, OTS Fund, IADOWR Charity, IADOWR Films and IADOWREX are fundamentally shifting the paradigm.

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iadowrex/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iadowrex
Twitter https://twitter.com/iadowrex

For more information, please visit www.iadowrex.com.

Media Inquiries: IADOWR COIN
media@iadowrcoin.com

  Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.

Tyson Fury insists he's not facing Deontay Wilder for a pay day as he targets WBC belt

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Tyson Fury insists he's not facing Deontay Wilder for a pay day as he targets WBC belt Tyson Fury has insisted that he's not facing Deontay Wilder for a quick pay day when the two face in Las Vegas later this year. Wilder will defend the WBC title against Fury their in December bout. Reported by MailOnline 2 hours ago.

PAINWeekEnd in San Diego, California, Offers CE/CME Education to Aid the Opioid Abuse Public Health Crisis

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Two Days of Pain Management for the Main Street Practitioner on October 13-14; mingle with faculty and attendees, learn and earn up to 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credits for $199.

MONTCLAIR, N.J. (PRWEB) September 18, 2018

PAINWeekEnd on October 13 and 14 at the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley Hotel, 8757 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego, California, will be an educational and exciting program providing busy clinicians and allied healthcare practitioners with 12.0 hours of relevant, practical instruction in the management of chronic pain.

As of late August 2018, some 20 pieces of legislation aimed at various aspects of the crisis of opioid abuse were under consideration by state lawmakers, reflecting a diversity of opinion on how best to respond. In addition to limiting opioid prescribing, different senate and assembly bills are focused on treatment access, rehabilitation facility licensing, naloxone availability, strengthening CURES, the state’s prescription drug monitoring database, and education on drug storage and disposal. In view of multiplying legislative, professional, and society guidelines and regulations on opioid prescribing, Jennifer Hah, MD, MS, observed, “Now, more than ever, evidence based behavioral treatment modalities are essential for fostering pain coping skills and providing support as part of optimal interdisciplinary pain management.” In her course, Policies and Practicalities: Focusing on the Patient, Not the Opioid, Dr. Hah will begin with a review of the opioid epidemic. “We’ll discuss current opioid prescribing guidelines with a particular emphasis on indications for opioid tapering.” Dr. Hah continued, “Participants will learn strategies for the medical management of opioid tapering and will be introduced to evidence based psychotherapeutic interventions known to result in improvements in physical and emotional functioning while promoting opioid tapering.” At PAINWeekEnd San Diego, Dr. Hah will also present Interdisciplinary Management of Pelvic Pain: Bridging the Gap Between Primary Care and Specialty Referral.

Other courses to be offered at PAINWeekEnd San Diego include Crisis=Opportunity: Reducing Medication Burden While Managing Chronic Pain; Update: How the CDC Guidelines Are Impacting Patient Care; The Psychology Toolbox: Evidence Based Treatments for Pain Management; Measure for Measure: Prescribing Guidelines, Rules, and Regulations; The Role of All Practice Providers Involved in Pain Management in the Acute Care Setting; Falling Down the Rabbit Hole: A Primer for Chronic Pain Management and Substance Abuse Disorders; Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Graded Motor Imagery to Treat Complex Regional Pain Syndrome; Medical Efficacy of Cannabis Therapeutics: Focus on Pain Management; The Gentle Art of Saying No: How to Establish Appropriate Boundaries With Chronic Pain Patients; and How Central is Central Poststroke Pain?

Commercially supported activities—addressing a range of product, disease state, and medical information topics—will also be presented.

For more information about this or other regional conferences, and to register for $199, go to the PAINWeekEnd website. BONUS: PAINWeekEnd registrants may register for the 2019 PAINWeek National Conference, September 3-7, in Las Vegas, for $200 off the regular online published price.

PAINWeekEnd is provided by Global Education Group.

About Global Education Group:
Global Education Group focuses on producing partnership-based CME for healthcare practitioners. The Global team works with a select group of medical education companies, associations, academic institutions and healthcare facilities to develop and accredit live healthcare conferences and workshops as well as online activities. With each partnership or joint providership, Global brings accreditation expertise, project management excellence and grant funding intelligence. Based in Littleton, Colo., Global has accreditation with commendation from the ACCME. Global also holds accreditations to offer continuing education for nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, dietitians, dentists and psychologists. Global is a division of Ultimate Medical Academy. Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.

PAINWeekEnd in Nashville, Tennessee, Offers CE/CME Education to Aid the Opioid Abuse Public Health Crisis

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Two Days of Pain Management for the Main Street Practitioner on October 13-14; mingle with faculty and attendees, learn and earn up to 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credits for $199.

MONTCLAIR, N.J. (PRWEB) September 18, 2018

The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners requires 40 hours AMA PRA Category 1™ credits every 2 years. Of these 40, at least 2 credits must be in prescribing controlled substances. Specialized CME in pain management is required for providers of intractable pain management. On June 29, 2018, Governor Bill Haslam signed new legislation in support of TN Together, a multifaceted initiative to address opioid abuse and misuse in the state. The legislative component limits initial opioid prescriptions to a 3-day supply and revises the schedule of controlled substances to better track, monitor, and penalize illegal drug distribution and use. The initiative also boosts funding for treatment services, law enforcement resources, and provides for additional first-responder ability to deliver emergency naloxone treatment.

Senior PAINWeek faculty member Douglas Gourlay, MD, MSc, FRCPC, DFASAM, has been at the forefront of the effort for better education in the intelligent engagement of pharmacotherapy in pain management. At PAINWeekEnd Nashville, Dr. Gourlay will be contributing his insights into the special challenges of the “inherited” pain patient for whom existing regulations and guidelines often provide inadequate direction. In addition to this course, Trainwreck: Addressing Complex Pharmacotherapy With the Inherited Pain Patient, he will lead A Comedy of Errors: Methadone and Buprenorphine. “Practitioners today may have a reasonable understanding of traditional opioids such as morphine, oxycodone, hydromorphone, and fentanyl,” Dr. Gourlay observed. “But there is less familiarity with buprenorphine and less comfort with methadone. In this session, we’ll be imparting practical insights on when and how to use these agents, including appropriate uses in therapy, dosage formulations, and titration, routes of delivery, drug interactions, and more.”

Other courses to be offered at PAINWeekEnd Nashville include Not for Human Consumption: New Drugs of Abuse and Their Detection; Get Your Specimens in Order: How to Avoid Bad Company and Tame the Paper Beast Associated With Testing Drugs of Abuse; What's All the "GABA" About? Pregabalin and Gabapentin Abuse; Embrace Changes and Prevent Overdose: A Basic Blueprint for Legal Risk Mitigation and Response; Rational Polypharmacy: An Update for Specific Conditions; Evidence Based Approaches to Chronic Pain Management: Time to Reconsider the Benefit of Technophilism?; Recent Advances in Opioid Deterrent Formulations; Lost in Translation: Making Sense of Clinical Treatment Guidelines; Reefer Madness: Taking the Insanity Out of Medical Cannabinoids; and Regional Pain Syndromes: Neck and Back.

Commercially supported activities—addressing a range of product, disease state, and medical information topics—will also be presented.

For more information about this or other regional conferences, and to register for $199, go to the PAINWeekEnd website. BONUS: PAINWeekEnd registrants may register for the 2019 PAINWeek National Conference, September 3-7, in Las Vegas, for $200 off the regular online published price.

PAINWeekEnd is provided by Global Education Group.

About Global Education Group:
Global Education Group focuses on producing partnership-based CME for healthcare practitioners. The Global team works with a select group of medical education companies, associations, academic institutions and healthcare facilities to develop and accredit live healthcare conferences and workshops as well as online activities. With each partnership or joint providership, Global brings accreditation expertise, project management excellence and grant funding intelligence. Based in Littleton, Colo., Global has accreditation with commendation from the ACCME. Global also holds accreditations to offer continuing education for nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, dietitians, dentists and psychologists. Global is a division of Ultimate Medical Academy. Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.

Amika Mobile Announces Amika Mobility Server with Dell Edge Gateways for Critical and Emergency Communications

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Amika Mobile Announces Amika Mobility Server with Dell Edge Gateways for Critical and Emergency Communications *OTTAWA, ON / ACCESSWIRE / September 18, 2018* */ *Amika Mobile announces its Amika Mobility Server (AMS) platform for critical and emergency communications with hybrid Cloud and on-Premise capability built on Dell Edge Gateways 3000 and 5000 Series. The AMS is a patented AI-based intelligent agent platform and processes thousands of simultaneous events while automatically discovering mobile devices in public places like border crossings, airports and stadiums to instantly assist in critical situations and evacuations as a crisis unfolds. AMS on Dell Edge Gateways is also targeted at AT&T's FirstNet, which is the first responder network for police, fire and EMS in the U.S.

"It is very exciting for Amika Mobile to be working with Dell's innovative Gateways for IoT, which are essentially edge devices that will simplify installation and configuration for customers putting the power of our solutions into a 4-inch by 4-inch square that is ruggedized. Amika Mobile is always aiming at the forefront of technology with just-in-time® information and we are also bringing the latest security and safety product innovations to connected vehicles and smart cities, where we can continue to leverage IoT and AI within our AMS platform to save lives," said Amika Mobile CEO Dr. Sue Abu-Hakima.

"In emergency situations, real-time analysis of the massive amount of data produced by devices is critical for first responders to immediately make smart decisions," said Alan Mayer, SVP at Dell EMC. "Able to withstand harsh conditions, the ruggedized Dell Edge Gateways for IoT are ideally suited for solutions like Amika Mobile AMS platform for critical and emergency communications and first responders who can leverage them within vehicles, at border crossings or in buildings in Smart Cities."

The AMS intelligent agent platform enables situational awareness, information sharing, rapid 2-way communications across devices and networks, and control through advanced integration with physical security including gunshot detection sensors to trigger lockdowns with looped voice over the paging system. AMS alerts and tracks responses from ANY communication layer including Connected Vehicles as well as Callouts, VoIP, SMS, Pop-ups, Push, Email, overhead monitors, digital signs, Twitter or tickers, based on sensor events from gunshot detectors, access control, fire panels, camera systems, VMS, building automation, government agency or weather alerts, panic buttons, and IoT sensor networks.

The public safety and security market is growing from $305B in 2011 to $546B in 2022 according to Homeland Security Research Corp. in Washington, DC. The Connected Vehicle Market is estimated to grow to $2.2 Trillion by 2020 according to Business Insider Intelligence group. Amika^® Panic , Amika®Alert, and Amika® Situation Commander in conjunction with AMS and Dell Edge Gateways fit seamlessly into these markets where the integration of innovative systems is paramount to unlocking increased efficiency, security and safety especially with Smart Cities.

Amika Mobile will demonstrate its award winning AMS products at GSX (ASIS 2018) *booth #4018* in Las Vegas, NV where it has again been named as an innovator and ASIS Accolades Finalist. Amika Mobile will also be demonstrating its products at the BTC Iowa 2018 Technology Conference Oct 16^th as well as the CITIG First Responder Conference in Toronto December 2-5, 2018.

*About **Amika Mobile:** *Amika Mobile® Corporation is privately held specializing in critical and emergency communication and control and is an Internationally Certified Business by WeConnect International. Its flagship product, the Amika® Mobility Server (AMS), is an AI-based platform that addresses IOT security and is ideal for alert/response in enterprise, community, border crossings, airports, sports arenas, shopping centers and campus where visitors may not always be pre-registered in a contacts database since the AMS can automatically discover mobile devices for location-based emergency alert/response. AMS alerts securely over wire or mobile to ANY layer including Connected Vehicles, WiFi, Push, SMS, Email, VoIP, PA systems, Message Boards, Twitter, RSS Feeds, Facebook, etc. AMS and Amika®Panic can trigger lockdowns and alerts based on disparate events from gunshot sensors, access control, fire panels, cameras, wall mounted, desktop or mobile panic buttons, etc. Amika® Situation Commander tracks event alert/response in real-time. AMS delivers advisory government alerts from NOAA, IPAWS, EAS, GDACS, Alert Ready and MASAS in CAP /CAP-CP formats. Amika Mobile® has won 22 awards and sells products through partners. See www.amikamobile.com

*SOURCE:* Amika Mobile
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https://www.accesswire.com/512093/Amika-Mobile-Announces-Amika-Mobility-Server-with-Dell-Edge-Gateways-for-Critical-and-Emergency-Communications Reported by Accesswire 1 hour ago.

Nevada Gold & Casinos Announces Sale / Merger Agreement

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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UWN) today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with Maverick Casinos, LLC (“Maverick”). Under the terms of the merger agreement, Maverick will acquire all of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock for $2.50 per share in cash, subject to certain minor adjustments.  The transaction will result in the Company becoming a private company.The Manager of Maverick is Eric Persson.  An affiliate of Maverick owns the Wendover Nugget Hotel & Casino and Red Garter Hotel & Casino in Wendover, Nevada, along with various other assets.

Maverick intends to fund the transaction primarily with debt financing from Nevada State Bank plus equity financing from Maverick.  The transaction is not subject to a financing condition.

William Sherlock, Chairman of Nevada Gold, said, “Our goal was to obtain the highest value in a sale of the Company.  We believe the transaction announced today achieves our objective and provides immediate cash consideration for our shareholders.”

The transaction is subject to approval of a majority of the shareholders of Nevada Gold, the approval of applicable gaming authorities, completion of the sale of the Company’s Club Fortune casino in Henderson, Nevada, which is under contract, and other customary closing conditions.  The companies expect the transaction to close by the end of 2018.

The Company’s Board of Directors has unanimously approved the merger agreement.

Rossoff & Company, LLC is serving as financial advisor and Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP is serving as legal counsel to the Company in connection with the transaction.

*About Nevada Gold & Casinos*

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (NYSE MKT:UWN) of Las Vegas, Nevada is a developer, owner and operator of 9 gaming operations in Washington (wagoldcasinos.com) and a local casino in Henderson, Nevada (clubfortune.com).  

*Forward-Looking Statements*

This release contains forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We use words such as "anticipate,""believe,""expect,""future,""intend,""plan," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, satisfaction of the conditions to closing the transaction in the anticipated timeframe or at all, the financing of the transaction, risks related to the financing of the transaction, the effect of the announcement of the transaction on the ability of the Company to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with its customers, suppliers, partners and others with whom it does business, or on its operating results and businesses generally, and the Company’s ability to increase income streams, to grow revenue and earnings, and to obtain additional gaming and other projects. These statements are only predictions and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which include, but are not limited to, those identified and described in the Company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.  The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as expressly required by law. 

*Additional Information and Where to Find It*

In connection with the proposed transaction, the Company plans to file relevant materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including a proxy statement. Promptly after filing its definitive proxy statement with the SEC, the Company will mail the definitive proxy statement to each stockholder entitled to vote at the special meeting relating to the transaction. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO AND ANY DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION THAT THE COMPANY WILL FILE WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION AND THE PARTIES TO THE TRANSACTION. The definitive proxy statement, the preliminary proxy statement, and other relevant materials in connection with the transaction (when they become available) and any other documents filed by the Company with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) or, without charge, from the Company by mail or online from the Company’s website at www.nevadagold.com.

The Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Company stockholders with respect to the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of the Company is set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2018, filed with the SEC on July 26, 2018.  Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC in respect of the propose transaction.

* *
*Contacts: *
Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.
Michael P. Shaunnessy / James Meier
(702) 685-1000Preston Graham
Stonegate Capital Partners
(972) 850-2001 Reported by GlobeNewswire 19 hours ago.

Las Vegas Professor Shoots Himself in Protest of Trump’s Presidency

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CORRECTION: Amika Mobile Announces Dell EMC OEM with IoT Gateways

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*OTTAWA, ON / ACCESSWIRE / September 18, 2018 / *Amika Mobile and Dell EMC announce OEM partnership. The OEM is of Amika Mobile's Amika Mobility Server (AMS) platform for critical and emergency communications with hybrid Cloud and on-Premise capability with Dell Edge Gateways 3000 and 5000 Series. The AMS is a patented AI-based intelligent software agent platform and processes thousands of simultaneous events while automatically discovering mobile devices in public places like border crossings, airports and stadiums to instantly assist in critical situations and evacuations as a crisis unfolds. The Dell Edge IoT Gateways 3000 and 5000 OEM with AMS is targeted at AT&T's FirstNet which is the US first responder network for police, fire and EMS.

''It is very exciting for Amika Mobile to be working with Dell's innovative Gateways for IoT, which are essentially edge devices that will simplify installation and configuration for customers putting the power of our solutions into a 4-inch by 4-inch square that is ruggedized. Amika Mobile is always aiming at the forefront of technology with just-in-time® information and we are also bringing the latest security and safety product innovations to connected vehicles and smart cities, where we can continue to leverage IoT and AI within our AMS platform to save lives,'' said Amika Mobile CEO Dr. Sue Abu-Hakima.

''In emergency situations, real-time analysis of the massive amount of data produced by devices is critical for first responders to immediately make smart decisions,'' said Alan Mayer, SVP at Dell EMC. ''Able to withstand harsh conditions, the ruggedized Dell Edge Gateways for IoT are ideally suited for solutions like Amika Mobile AMS platform for critical and emergency communications and first responders who can leverage them within vehicles, at border crossings or in buildings in Smart Cities.''

The AMS intelligent agent platform enables situational awareness, information sharing, rapid 2-way communications across devices and networks, and control through advanced integration with physical security including gunshot detection sensors to trigger lockdowns with looped voice over the paging system. AMS alerts and tracks responses from ANY communication layer including Connected Vehicles as well as Callouts, VoIP, SMS, Pop-ups, Push, Email, overhead monitors, digital signs, Twitter or tickers, based on sensor events from gunshot detectors, access control, fire panels, camera systems, VMS, building automation, government agency or weather alerts, panic buttons, and IoT sensor networks.

The public safety and security market is growing from $305B in 2011 to $546B in 2022 according to Homeland Security Research Corp. in Washington, DC. The Connected Vehicle Market is estimated to grow to $2.2 Trillion by 2020 according to Business Insider Intelligence group. Amika^® Panic , Amika®Alert, and Amika® Situation Commander in conjunction with AMS and Dell Edge Gateways fit seamlessly into these markets where the integration of innovative systems is paramount to unlocking increased efficiency, security and safety especially with Smart Cities.

Amika Mobile will demonstrate its award winning AMS products at GSX (ASIS 2018) *booth #4018* in Las Vegas, NV where it has again been named as an innovator and ASIS Accolades Finalist. Amika Mobile will also be demonstrating its products at the BTC Iowa 2018 Technology Conference Oct 16^th as well as the CITIG First Responder Conference in Toronto December 2-5, 2018.

*About Amika Mobile: *Amika Mobile® Corporation is privately held specializing in critical and emergency communication and control and is an Internationally Certified Business by WeConnect International. Its flagship product, the Amika® Mobility Server (AMS), is an AI-based platform that addresses IOT security and is ideal for alert/response in enterprise, community, border crossings, airports, sports arenas, shopping centers and campus where visitors may not always be pre-registered in a contacts database since the AMS can automatically discover mobile devices for location-based emergency alert/response. AMS alerts securely over wire or mobile to ANY layer including Connected Vehicles, WiFi, Push, SMS, Email, VoIP, PA systems, Message Boards, Twitter, RSS Feeds, Facebook, etc. AMS and Amika®Panic can trigger lockdowns and alerts based on disparate events from gunshot sensors, access control, fire panels, cameras, wall mounted, desktop or mobile panic buttons, etc. Amika® Situation Commander tracks event alert/response in real-time. AMS delivers advisory government alerts from NOAA, IPAWS, EAS, GDACS, Alert Ready and MASAS in CAP /CAP-CP formats. Amika Mobile® has won 22 awards and sells products through partners. See www.amikamobile.com.

*SOURCE:* Amika Mobile
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https://www.accesswire.com/512137/CORRECTION-Amika-Mobile-Announces-Dell-EMC-OEM-with-IoT-Gateways Reported by Accesswire 17 hours ago.

Brightline trains to expand to West Coast with California-Las Vegas service

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Brightline announced Tuesday it would expand beyond Florida and connect Southern California and Las Vegas..

 
 
 
 
 
 
  Reported by USATODAY.com 15 hours ago.

A-Mark Precious Metals Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Results

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- *A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRK)*, a leading full-service provider of products and services to the global precious metals market, reported results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended June 30, 2018.*Fiscal Q4 2018 Financial Highlights *

· Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2018 increased 33% to $1.77 billion from $1.33 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and decreased 11% from $1.99 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2018· Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2018 decreased 5% to $5.8 million (0.33% of revenue) from $6.1 million (0.46% of revenue) for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and decreased 22% from $7.4 million (0.37% of revenue) for the three months ended March 31, 2018· Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2018 totaled $3.0 million or $(0.43) per diluted share, as compared to net income of $1.2 million or $0.17 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and net loss of $0.6 million or $(0.09) per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2018  · Gold ounces sold in the three months ended June 30, 2018 increased 98% to 586,000 ounces from 296,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and decreased 5% from 618,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018· Silver ounces sold in the three months ended June 30, 2018 decreased 39% to 8.6 million ounces from 14.1 million ounces for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and decreased 24% from 11.4 million from the three months ended March 31, 2018· As of June 30, 2018, the number of secured loans increased 48% to 3,507 from 2,375 as of June 30, 2017 and increased 12% from 3,124 as of March 31, 2018

*Fiscal Q4 2018 Financial Results*
Revenues increased 33% to $1.77 billion from $1.33 billion in the same year-ago quarter. The increase in revenues was mainly due to an increase in gold ounces sold, gold prices and forward sales, offset by lower silver ounces sold and lower silver prices.

Gross profit decreased 5% to $5.8 million (0.33% of revenue) from $6.1 million (0.46% of revenue) in the same year-ago quarter. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to lower silver sales volume, margins and trading profits compared to the same year-ago quarter, offset by gross profit from the company’s Direct Sales segment (Goldline).

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 38% to $7.7 million from $5.6 million in the same year-ago quarter. The increase was primarily due to selling, general and administrative expenses related to the company’s Direct Sales segment (Goldline) of $2.2 million and legal and consulting costs of $0.3 million, partially offset by a $0.3 million reduction of relocation and non-recurring investigatory acquisition costs from the same year-ago period.

Interest income increased 62% to $5.6 million from $3.5 million in same year-ago quarter, driven primarily by increases in interest rates and the aggregate value of the company’s secured loan portfolio. The number of secured loans outstanding increased by 48% to 3,507 from 2,375 in the same year-ago quarter. Interest income also increased due to other finance product income. 

Interest expense increased 52% to $4.2 million from $2.7 million in same year-ago quarter. The increase was related primarily to a greater usage of the company’s lines of credit, the debt financing agreement associated with the acquisition of Goldline, and higher LIBOR interest rates that went in to effect subsequent to the Federal Reserve rate increases.

The company also incurred a non-recurring $2.7 million goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge related to the company’s Direct Sales segment (Goldline).

Net loss totaled $3.0 million or $(0.43) per diluted share, as compared to net income of $1.2 million or $0.17 per diluted share in the same year-ago quarter. Included in the net loss was a $0.2 million income tax provision for both the fourth quarter of 2018 and same year-ago quarter. The $0.2 million tax provision for the fourth quarter of 2018 included a $1.0 million one-time revaluation tax charge related to the company’s write-down of net deferred tax assets as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was partially offset by an income tax benefit related to the loss from operations.

*Full Year 2018 Financial Highlights                                     *

· Revenues for the full year ended June 30, 2018 increased 9% to $7.61 billion from $6.99 billion for the full year ended June 30, 2017· Gross profit for the full year ended June 30, 2018 decreased 6% to $29.4 million (0.39% of revenue) from $31.3 million (0.45% of revenue) for the full year ended June 30, 2017· Net loss for the full year ended June 30, 2018 totaled $3.4 million or $(0.48) per diluted share, as compared to net income of $7.1 million or $1.00 per diluted share for the full year ended June 30, 2017· Gold ounces sold in the full year ended June 30, 2018 decreased 12% to 1.9 million ounces from 2.2 million for the full year ended June 30, 2017· Silver ounces sold in the full year ended June 30, 2018 decreased 42% to 46.5 million ounces from 79.6 million for the full year ended June 30, 2017

*Full Year 2018 Financial Results*
Revenues increased 9% to $7.61 billion from $6.99 billion in the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to higher gold prices and forward sales, offset by a decrease in the total amount of gold and silver ounces sold and silver prices.

Gross profit decreased 6% to $29.4 million (0.39% of revenue) from $31.3 million (0.45% of revenue) in the same year-ago period. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to lower gold and silver sales volume, margins and trading profits compared to the prior fiscal year, offset by gross profit from the company’s Direct Sales segment (Goldline).

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 43% to $33.4 million from $23.3 million in the same year-ago period. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to the Direct Sales segment (Goldline) of $10.6 million (including $0.6 million of severance expense), $0.6 million of non-recurring legal expense and $0.8 million of professional consulting fees. The increase was partially offset by a $1.0 million reduction to incentive compensation expense and $0.3 million of investigatory acquisition costs.

Interest income increased 28% to $16.1 million from $12.6 million in the same year-ago period. Interest income from the company’s secured loan portfolio increased by $1.9 million or 25% in comparison to the same year-ago period. The increase in interest income from secured loans was primarily due to increases in interest rates and an increase in the aggregate value of the company’s secured loan portfolio. The number of secured loans outstanding increased by 48% to 3,507 from 2,375 at the end of the prior year. Interest income also increased due to other finance product income. 

Interest expense increased 37% to $13.9 million from $10.1 million in the same year-ago period. The increase was related primarily to greater usage of the company’s lines of credit, the debt financing agreement associated with the acquisition of Goldline, higher LIBOR interest rates that went in to effect subsequent to the Federal Reserve rate increases, as well as increased third-party loan servicing fees.

The company also incurred a non-recurring $2.7 million goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge related to the company’s Direct Sales segment (Goldline).

Net loss totaled $3.4 million or $(0.48) per diluted share, as compared to net income of $7.1 million or $1.00 per diluted share in the same year-ago period. Included in the net loss was a $0.0 million and $3.7 million tax provision for 2018 and the prior year, respectively. The $0.0 million income tax provision for fiscal 2018 included a $1.2 million one-time revaluation tax charge related to the company’s write-down of net deferred tax assets as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was offset primarily by an income tax benefit related to the loss from operations.

*Management Commentary  *
“Throughout fiscal 2018, we continued to execute on our long-term strategic plan to expand our platform of products and services and increase our market share in the global precious metals market,” said A-Mark CEO Greg Roberts. “Some of the major initiatives in this plan involved introducing several new customer-facing tools and products, including our industry-leading 24/7 trading portal as well as a lead repository program to monetize the customer and marketing leads lists we acquired in our asset purchase of Goldline in the first quarter of 2018. In addition to these new offerings, we also implemented various programs to drive growth and profitability in our Wholesale Trading and Ancillary Services Segment, including promoting unique consignment offerings, developing innovative bullion products through our sovereign mint relationships and producing customer-branded products through our SilverTowne Mint—all of which continue to differentiate A-Mark within the industry.

“Despite the unprecedented low levels of activity that continue to persist in the market, we further diversified our business model to create additional and more predictable sources of income in an effort to enhance our capabilities and profitability when conditions improve. One of the most meaningful examples of this strategy involved building our Secured Lending Segment through our CFC subsidiary, which continues to generate positive results for our overall business. In fact, this segment of our business grew meaningfully in 2018. The number of secured loans increased 48%, which helped drive $9.6 million of interest income for CFC and contributed to the record $16.1 million of interest income for the company. Additionally, last week we closed our first asset-based securitization of $100 million in long-term debt, providing CFC with the necessary capital to more aggressively expand its loan portfolio and suite of complementary products.

“In our Direct Sales Segment, we finalized the integration of all Goldline assets during the fourth quarter, which expanded A-Mark’s distribution and marketing capabilities. While the integration of the business was more challenging than originally anticipated, partially due to external market conditions, our efforts to optimize Goldline’s structure and expand its marketing programs are proving to be successful, and we look forward to benefiting from these measures in fiscal 2019. As further evidence of our successful streamlining efforts, we dramatically reduced the pre-tax operating loss of the Direct Sales Segment by more than $2 million compared to fiscal Q3 2018, excluding the non-recurring $2.7 million goodwill and intangible asset charge. We remain optimistic about the long-term potential for Goldline due to the sales synergies it provides in cross-selling our expanding suite of ancillary services. In fact, we completed the first sale under our new lead repository program in July. 

“Looking at our current quarter, we have seen silver and gold prices decrease, which has produced volatility and generated modest incremental demand for A-Mark’s physical products. We will continue to act opportunistically in the market, taking advantage of attractive near-term trading opportunities while scaling our business further for the long-term. Today, A-Mark is in the most diversified position in our company’s history, with the strongest and most robust platform, customer base, and business model. We are confident these factors will eventually translate into more predictable growth and profitability in the coming quarters and years ahead.”

*Conference Call*
A-Mark will hold a conference call today (September 18, 2018) to discuss these financial results. The company's CEO Greg Roberts, President Thor Gjerdrum and CFO Cary Dickson will host the call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time). A question and answer session will follow management's presentation.

To participate, please dial the appropriate number at least five minutes prior to the start time and ask for the A-Mark Precious Metals conference call.

U.S. dial-in number: 1-877-407-0789
International number: 1-201-689-8562

The conference call will be broadcast simultaneously and available for replay via the Investor Relations section of A-Mark’s website at www.amark.com. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call or webcast, please contact Liolios at 1-949-574-3860.

A replay of the call will be available after 7:30 p.m. Eastern time through October 2, 2018.

Toll-free replay number: 1-844-512-2921
International replay number: 1-412-317-6671
Conference ID: 13683029

*About A-Mark Precious Metals*
Founded in 1965, A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRK) is a leading full-service precious metals trading company and wholesaler of gold, silver, platinum and palladium bullion and related products. The company’s global customer base includes sovereign and private mints, manufacturers and fabricators, refiners, dealers and online retailers, financial institutions, industrial users, investors, collectors and retail customers. The company conducts its operations through three complementary segments: Wholesale Trading & Ancillary Services, Secured Lending and Direct Sales.

A-Mark operates several business units in its Wholesale Trading & Ancillary Services segment, including Industrial, Coin and Bar, Trading and Finance, Transcontinental Depository Services (TDS), Logistics and Mint. Its Industrial unit services manufacturers and fabricators of products utilizing precious metals, while its Coin and Bar unit deals in over 200 different products for distribution to dealers and other qualified purchasers. As a U.S. Mint-authorized purchaser of gold, silver and platinum coins, A-Mark purchases bullion products directly from the U.S. Mint for sale to customers. A-Mark also has distributorships with other sovereign mints, including in Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Mexico, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Through its TDS subsidiary, A-Mark provides customers with storage and management solutions for precious metals worldwide. Through its A-M Global Logistics subsidiary, A-Mark provides customers an array of complementary services, including storage, shipping, and delivery of precious metals and custom coins on a secure basis. A-Mark also holds a majority stake in a joint venture that owns the minting operations known as SilverTowne Mint, which enables A-Mark to mint proprietary products as well as provides greater access to fabricated silver products.

The company operates its Secured Lending segment through its wholly-owned subsidiary, CFC. Founded in 2005, CFC is a California licensed finance lender that originates and acquires loans secured by bullion and numismatic coins. Its customers include coin and precious metal dealers, investors and collectors.

A-Mark operates its Direct Sales segment through its wholly-owned subsidiary Goldline Inc., a direct retailer of precious metals to the investor community. Goldline markets A-Mark’s precious metal products through various channels, including radio, television and the Internet.

A-Mark is headquartered in El Segundo, California and with offices and facilities in Vienna, Austria and Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit www.amark.com.

*Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements*
Statements in this press release that relate to future plans, objectives, expectations, performance, events and the like are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Future events, risks and uncertainties, individually or in the aggregate, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include the following: the failure to execute our growth strategy as planned; greater than anticipated costs incurred to execute this strategy; changes in the current international political climate which has favorably contributed to demand and volatility in the precious metals markets; increased competition for our higher margin services, which could depress pricing; the failure of our business model to respond to changes in the market environment as anticipated; general risks of doing business in the commodity markets; and other business, economic, financial and governmental risks as described in in the company’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The words "should,""believe,""estimate,""expect,""intend,""anticipate,""foresee,""plan" and similar expressions and variations thereof identify certain of such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they were made. Additionally, any statements related to future improved performance and estimates of revenues and earnings per share are forward-looking statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

*Company Contact:*
Thor Gjerdrum, President
A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc.
310-587-1414
thor@amark.com

*Investor Relations Contact:*
Matt Glover
Liolios Group, Inc.
949-574-3860
AMRK@liolios.com 
*A-MARK PRECIOUS METALS, INC.*
*CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS*
*(amounts in thousands, except for share data)*
 
  *June 30,
 2018*   *June 30,
 2017*
*ASSETS*      
Current assets:      
Cash $ 6,291     $ 13,059  
Receivables, net 35,856     39,295  
Derivative assets 7,395     17,587  
Secured loans receivable 110,424     91,238  
Precious metals held under financing arrangements 262,566     —  
Inventories:      
  Inventories 166,176     149,316  
  Restricted inventories 113,940     135,343  
  280,116     284,659  
       
Income taxes receivable 1,553     —  
Prepaid expenses and other assets 2,782     1,183  
*Total current assets* 706,983     447,021  
       
Plant, property and equipment, net 8,018     6,607  
Goodwill 8,881     8,881  
Intangibles, net 6,861     4,065  
Long-term investments 8,388     7,967  
Deferred tax assets - non-current 3,870     3,959  
*Total assets* $ 743,001     $ 478,500  
*LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY*      
Current liabilities:      
Lines of credit $ 200,000     $ 180,000  
Liability on borrowed metals 280,346     5,625  
Product financing arrangements 113,940     135,343  
Accounts payable 45,997     41,947  
Derivative liabilities 20,457     34,582  
Note payable (related party) —     500  
Accrued liabilities 5,129     4,945  
Income taxes payable —     1,418  
*Total current liabilities* 665,869     404,360  
Debt obligation (related party) 7,226     —  
Other long-term liabilities (related party) 798     1,117  
*Total liabilities* 673,893     405,477  
       
Commitments and contingencies      
       
Stockholders’ equity:      
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding:
none as of June 30, 2018 and 2017 —     —  
Common stock, par value $0.01; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 7,031,450 shares issued
and outstanding as of June 30, 2018 and 2017 71     71  
Additional paid-in capital 24,717     23,526  
Retained earnings 40,910     45,994  
*Total A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. stockholders’ equity* 65,698     69,591  
Non-controlling interest 3,410     3,432  
*Total stockholders’ equity* 69,108     73,023  
*Total liabilities, non-controlling interest and stockholders’ equity* $ 743,001     $ 478,500  
               

 
*A-MARK PRECIOUS METALS, INC.*
*CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS*
*(in thousands, except for share and per share data)*
 
  *Years Ended June 30,*   *2018*   *2017*
Revenues   $ 7,606,248     $ 6,989,624  
Cost of sales   7,576,805     6,958,290  
Gross profit   29,443     31,334  
           
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (33,398 )   (23,343 )
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment   (2,654 )   —  
Interest income   16,105     12,553  
Interest expense   (13,891 )   (10,117 )
Other income   954     298  
Unrealized gain on foreign exchange   30     60  
Net (loss) income before provision for income taxes   (3,411 )   10,785  
Income tax expense   (8 )   (3,721 )
Net (loss) income   (3,419 )   7,064  
Add:  Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest   (22 )   (22 )
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company   $ (3,397 )   $ 7,086  
           
*Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc.:*
Basic   $ (0.48 )   $ 1.01  
Diluted   $ (0.48 )   $ 1.00  
         
*Dividends per share*   $ 0.24     $ 0.30  
         
*Weighted average shares outstanding:*        
Basic   7,031,400     7,029,400  
Diluted   7,031,400     7,121,500  
             

 
*A-MARK PRECIOUS METALS, INC.*
*CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS*
*(amounts in thousands)*
 
*Years Ended June 30,*   *2018*   *2017*
*Cash flows from operating activities:*        
Net (loss) income   $ (3,419 )   $ 7,064  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization   2,626     1,521  
Impairment of intangible assets   2,654     —  
Amortization of loan cost   1,463     892  
Deferred income taxes   89     (10,780 )
Interest added to principal of secured loans   (48 )   (68 )
Change in accrued earn-out (non-cash)   (529 )   (198 )
Share-based compensation   1,191     996  
Earnings from equity method investment   (421 )   (94 )
Loss on disposal of fixed assets   —     178  
Changes in assets and liabilities:        
Receivables   4,044     4,007  
Secured loans   385     8,765  
Secured loans to Former Parent   (12,523 )   1,370  
Derivative assets   11,017     16,145  
Income tax receivable   (1,553 )   7,318  
Precious metals held under financing arrangements   (262,566 )   —  
Inventories   16,946     (39,602 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets   (1,779 )   (572 )
Accounts payable   2,221     (4,822 )
Derivative liabilities   (14,125 )   (1,872 )
Liabilities on borrowed metals   265,772     1,273  
Accrued liabilities   (2,381 )   (2,923 )
Receivable from/payables to Former Parent   —     203  
Income taxes payable   (1,418 )   1,418  
*Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities*   7,646     (9,781 )
*Cash flows from investing activities:*        
Capital expenditures for property and equipment   (1,317 )   (2,265 )
Secured loans, net   (7,000 )   (30,801 )
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash   (9,515 )   (3,421 )
*Net cash used in investing activities*   (17,832 )   (36,487 )
*Cash flows from financing activities:*        
Product financing arrangements, net   (21,403 )   75,985  
Dividends   (1,687 )   (2,110 )
Borrowings under lines of credit, net   20,000     (32,000 )
Proceeds from issuance of debt obligation payable to related party   7,500     —  
Repayments on notes payable to related party   (500 )   —  
Stock award grant   —     172  
Debt funding fees   (492 )   —  
Excess tax benefit of share-based award   —     138  
*Net cash provided by financing activities*   3,418     42,185  
         
*Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash*   (6,768 )   (4,083 )
*Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period*   13,059     17,142  
*Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period*   $ 6,291       13,059  
                 

*Overview of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 *

*Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations*

The operating results of our business for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

       
in thousands, except per share data      
  *Three Months Ended June 30,* *2018*   *2017*   *$*   *%*
    *$*   *% of
revenue*   *$*   *% of
revenue*   *Increase/*
*(decrease)*   *Increase/*
*(decrease)*
  Revenues $ 1,766,757     100.000 %   $ 1,326,765     100.000 %   $ 439,992     33.2 %
  Gross profit 5,794     0.328 %   6,079     0.458 %   $ (285 )   (4.7 )%
  Selling, general and administrative expenses (7,650 )   (0.433 )%   (5,559 )   (0.419 )%   $ 2,091     37.6 %
  Goodwill and intangible asset impairment (2,654 )   (0.150 )%   —     — %   $ 2,654     — %
  Interest income 5,589     0.316 %   3,452     0.260 %   $ 2,137     61.9 %
  Interest expense (4,157 )   (0.235 )%   (2,729 )   (0.206 )%   $ 1,428     52.3 %
  Other income 143     0.008 %   28     0.002 %   $ 115     410.7 %
  Unrealized  gain on foreign exchange 24     0.001 %   48     0.004 %   $ (24 )   NM    
  Net (loss) income before provision for income taxes (2,911 )   (0.165 )%   1,319     0.099 %   $ (4,230 )   (320.7 )%
  Income tax expense (217 )   (0.012 )%   (239 )   (0.018 )%   $ (22 )   (9.2 )%
  Net (loss) income (3,128 )   (0.177 )%   1,080     0.081 %   $ (4,208 )   (389.6 )%
  Add: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest (91 )   (0.005 )%   (140 )   (0.011 )%   $ (49 )   NM    
  Net (loss) income attributable to the Company $ (3,037 )   (0.172 )%   $ 1,220     0.092 %   $ (4,257 )   (348.9 )%
                         
  *Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc.:*
  *Per Share Data:*                      
  Basic $ (0.43 )       $ 0.17         $ (0.60 )   (352.9 )%
  Diluted $ (0.43 )       $ 0.17         $ (0.60 )   (352.9 )%
                                       

*Overview of Results of Operations for the Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 *

*Consolidated Results of Operations*

The operating results of our business for the years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

     
in thousands, except per share data    
*Years Ended June 30,* *2018*   *2017*   *$*   *%*
  *$*   *% of
revenue*   *$*   *% of
revenue*   *Increase/*
*(decrease)*   *Increase/*
*(decrease)*
Revenues $ 7,606,248     100.000 %   $ 6,989,624     100.000 %   $ 616,624     8.8 %
Gross profit 29,443     0.387 %   31,334     0.448 %   $ (1,891 )   (6.0 )%
Selling, general and administrative expenses (33,398 )   (0.439 )%   (23,343 )   (0.334 )%   $ 10,055     43.1 %
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment (2,654 )   (0.035 )%   —     — %   $ 2,654     — %
Interest income 16,105     0.212 %   12,553     0.180 %   $ 3,552     28.3 %
Interest expense (13,891 )   (0.183 )%   (10,117 )   (0.145 )%   $ 3,774     37.3 %
Other income 954     0.013 %   298     0.004 %   $ 656     220.1 %
Unrealized gain on foreign exchange 30     — %   60     0.001 %   $ (30 )   NM  
Net (loss) income before provision for income taxes (3,411 )   (0.045 )%   10,785     0.154 %   $ (14,196 )   (131.6 )%
Income tax expense (8 )   — %   (3,721 )   (0.053 )%   $ (3,713 )   (99.8 )%
Net (loss) income (3,419 )   (0.045 )%   7,064     0.101 %   $ (10,483 )   (148.4 )%
Add: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest (22 )   — %   (22 )   — %   $ —     NM  
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company $ (3,397 )   (0.045 )%   $ 7,086     0.101 %   $ (10,483 )   (147.9 )%
                       
*Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc.:*
*Per Share Data:*                      
Basic $ (0.48 )       $ 1.01         $ (1.49 )   (147.5 )%
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A long-dormant high-speed rail project meant to connect Las Vegas and Southern California has a new owner

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A long-dormant high-speed rail project meant to connect Las Vegas and Southern California has a new owner· A private, Florida-based transportation company said it plans to acquire a long-dormant high-speed rail project designed to connect Las Vegas to Southern California.
· Brightline Trains plans to take up the XpressWest project in hopes of bringing an electric-powered train to the West Coast.
· The company currently operates high-speed trains in Florida, connecting Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

A private, Florida-based transportation company said it plans to acquire a long-dormant high-speed rail project designed to connect Las Vegas to Southern California.

Brightline Trains plans to take up the XpressWest project, in hopes of developing an electric-powered train service for the West Coast, The Wall Street Journal reported. Brightline already operates high-speed trains in Florida, connecting Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.

It was not immediately clear how much Brightline paid for the rights to the XpressWest project. It had already received many of the state and federal approvals it needed to get underway. The project is expected to run 185 miles along Interstate 15, the main artery between Southern California and Las Vegas.

Initially, the train will run from the Las Vegas Strip to the California desert city of Victorville, which sits about 85 miles northeast of Los Angeles.

XpressWest, which was originally conceived in 2005 by famed Las Vegas Strip contractor Tony Marnell, stalled due to a lack of funding. Brightline officials addressed that in a press release on Tuesday:

“Estimates have shown the XpressWest project to cost $7 billion, but Brightline officials believe they can cut that in half.” Ben Porritt, a company spokesperson, told Business Insider on Tuesday.

Experts have expressed doubt about whether the high-speed train project is financially viable. Some pointed to a bullet train project meant to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco — the costs of which have ballooned to $60 billion, according to the latest estimates.

But Brightline officials highlighted a study conducted by the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Authority, an agency that supports the project. Its study claims as high-speed train could generate about $1 billion in annual revenue by 2035.

Brightline is expected to start building the rail line in 2019, and power it up by 2022.

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