.club, often stylized as .CLUB and sometimes dot-club, is a

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(TLD). It was proposed in

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's new generic top-level domain (gTLD) program, and became available to the general public on May 7, 2014. .Club Domains, LLC is the

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for the string.

Acquisition and promotion

In June 2013, .Club Domains, LLC acquired the .club gTLD through a private auction after raising $7 million from 27 individual investors. Colin Campbell, the company's

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, declined to reveal the final auction price, citing confidentiality agreements. .club was the first new gTLD acquired via private auction. Unsuccessful applicants competing for the gTLD were Donuts and the Merchant Law Group LLP.

Success

According to The Domains, "Those now using a web address ending in .club include brands, celebrities, sports figures, innovative entrepreneurs and startups, associations, and clubs around the globe... tens of thousands of clubs, business and individuals are actively using a .club address for their web presence, from Rotary Clubs, to school clubs, to passionate bloggers." Prominent individuals using the extension include rapper

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, professional basketball player Tyler Johnson, and Indian cricket star

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.Club Signs Registry Agreement with ICANN
by Michae Berkens (November 11, 2013), The Domains
Canadian-backed .club domains getting snapped up by 50 Cent, Demi Lovato
(August 13, 2014), CTV News

(August 19, 2014), ''South Florida Business Journal''
From Glee.club to Fight.club: Why one word may be worth millions on the Internet
by Rick Spence (November 17, 2014), ''Financial Post''
How Colin Campbell (Dot Club) Raised $7million in 30 Days
by Raymond Hackney (March 9, 2015), The Domains {{Generic top-level domains Computer-related introductions in 2014

Club Club may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media * ''Club'' (magazine) * Club, a '' Yie Ar Kung-Fu'' character * Clubs (suit), a suit of playing cards * Club music * "Club", by Kelsea Ballerini from the album '' kelsea'' Brands and enterpris ...

Acquisition and promotion

Success

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