SPYR Games brings domain expertise in esports and growth through engagement with Stephen Crystal and SCCG Management
DENVER, March 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPYR, INC.’s wholly owned subsidiary, SPYR APPS, LLC d/b/a SPYR Games has agreed to a representation and advisory deal with gaming and esports industry advisor and investor, Stephen Crystal, through his Las Vegas-based company, SCCG Management. Crystal is charged with providing SPYR Games with strategic consulting expertise in esports, gaming, technology and growth capital, in support of SPYR’s unique vision. Crystal brings over 25 years of deal-making experience and over $1-billion in transactions in the casino, gaming technology and esports spaces to SPYR Games.
James R. Thompson, CEO and President of SPYR, stated: "We are pleased to add Stephen Cyrstal to the team. Together, we are aggressively working to expand our electronic games publishing business with additional titles under the SPYR umbrella using a balanced portfolio strategy and in-house development capabilities through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. Crystal brings the right set of skills to enhance this effort.”
Stephen Crystal added: “I am honored to be working with a team whose vision I describe as pure innovation, born from a strong foundation of deep industry expertise and culturally powerful and relevant IP. The strength of the team and its vision are evident in the growth plan, and I’m excited to be a part of it.”
About SPYR
SPYR, INC. is a holding company that through its wholly owned subsidiary SPYR APPS, LLC, is engaged in mobile application and game publishing and development. The Company is currently exploring opportunities for additional acquisitions in these and other verticals, including mobile application and game development, in order to expand its holdings, to drive and increase revenue and to generate profits and build value for shareholders.
About Stephen Crystal
SCCG Management is a casino gaming and entertainment management consultancy lead by Stephen A. Crystal, Esq. SCCG works with individuals and public and private companies both inside and outside the US, including the interactive gaming and esports sector; investment and development of worldwide brands; land acquisition for enterprise gaming operations; raising capital to take private companies public, and representation before governmental agencies for complex regulatory matters, such as licensing, approvals or recognition.
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SPYR Investor Relations Contact:
Marlin Molinaro
Marmel Communications, LLC
(828) 669-0616
mmolinarofc@gmail.com
SCCG Management
Stephen A. Crystal, Esq
Stephen.Crystal@sccgmanagement.com
WhatsApp/Mobile: +1 (702) 472-9354