CARLSBAD, Calif., May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NTN Buzztime,
Inc (NYSE American: NTN) has launched the Buzztime
Entertainment mobile app – now available for download on Apple iOS
and Android mobile devices. Using the app, players can compete in
trivia and live events on their own devices at any of the 2,600
Buzztime bars, restaurants, and other locations.
The Buzztime Entertainment app is in an open beta phase and
registered Buzztime players have been invited to provide feedback
to shape its future development. The app can be used to play most
trivia games within the Buzztime library, with app content and
functionality continuing to expand through further development and
player input.
"Currently, our players use Buzztime tablets to play at any of
our 2,600 locations. We've strategically launched the Buzztime
Entertainment app to provide an additional way for players to get
into the action. With this new mobile touchpoint, we are broadening
the audience funnel," said Ram Krishnan, NTN Buzztime CEO.
"The new app empowers us to target more prospective businesses
with a mobile-only offering, which is a key opportunity to increase
our location count and expand into new vertical markets. This is an
exciting time for Buzztime, as we are positioned for growth,"
continued Krishnan.
As the app build-out continues, Buzztime foresees growth in new
player registrations, thereby expanding the Buzztime player
community. Once new players download the app, they are invited to
register to join the Buzztime Nation to unlock the app's full suite
of features like leaderboard standings, the ability to collect
badges during gameplay, and the opportunity to join
competitions.
"By having a presence in the Apple and Android app stores,
Buzztime Entertainment provides another touchpoint for attracting
new players. The app also keeps Buzztime within reach of players –
even when they're not at one of our partner locations. Players can
easily open the app and check the daily game schedule, then find
their nearest location. That ultimately sends more players into our
partner locations, increasing their foot traffic and revenue,"
added Krishnan.
Buzztime plans to continually optimize the player experience on
the new app as user feedback is received and integrated.
Forward-looking Statements
This release
contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's
current views of future events and operations, including statements
regarding player registration and engagement, product development,
growth of our business, expansion into new vertical markets, site
count, and the revenue of our partners. These risks and
uncertainties include the risks of unsuccessful execution or launch
of products, platforms or brands, risks associated with customer
retention and growth plans, the impact of alternative entertainment
options and technologies and competitive products, brands,
technologies and pricing, adverse economic conditions, the
regulatory environment and changes in the law, failure of customer
and/or player acceptance or demand for new or existing products,
lower market acceptance or appeal of both existing and new products
and services by particular demographic groups or audiences as a
whole, and technical problems or outages. Please see NTN Buzztime,
Inc.'s recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
for information about these and other risks that may affect the
Company. All forward-looking statements included in this release
are based on information available to us on the date hereof. These
statements speak only as of the date hereof and NTN Buzztime, Inc.
does not undertake to publicly update or revise any of its
forward-looking statements, even if experience or future changes
show that the indicated results or events will not be
realized.
About Buzztime:
Buzztime (NYSE American: NTN) delivers
interactive entertainment and innovative technology, including
performance analytics and secure payment with Europay, MasterCard®
and Visa® (EMV) chip card readers or with near-field communication
(NFC) technology to accept Apple, Android and Samsung Pay. Most
frequently used in bars and restaurants in North America, the Buzztime tablets and
technology offer engaging solutions to establishments that have
guests who experience dwell time, such as casinos, senior living,
and more. Casual dining venues license Buzztime's customizable
solution to differentiate themselves via competitive fun by
offering guests trivia, card, sports and arcade games, customized
menus and self-service dining features. Buzztime's platform
improves operating efficiencies, creates connections among the
players and venues, and amplifies guests' positive
experiences. The Buzztime platform has also been recently
resold and the content licensed for other businesses serving other
markets. For more information, please visit
http://www.buzztime.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or
Twitter @buzztime.
IR AGENCY CONTACT:
Kirsten Chapman, LHA
buzztime@lhai.com
415-433-3777
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