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SUPERDRAFT ADDS MUSIC GAMIFICATION TO FANTASY LINEUP WITH “BATTLE OF BANDS” POWERED BY MUSICAL PLATFORM

SuperDraft Inc., the daily fantasy platform within Caesars Entertainment Inc.’s (NASDAQ: CZR) portfolio, announced a partnership with Musical, the world’s first music creation marketplace and sound platform, to launch a “Battle of Bands” app and competition.
The inaugural “Battle of Bands” is a 64 team bracket competition where anonymous artists and bandmates compete for song supremacy using Musical’s innovative avatar system. Each song must be an original piece of work that does not exist on the Internet. Unique to this challenge is that each song is an NFT with valuable IP ownership rights that potentially increase in value based on performance. Fans will vote weekly for match up winners with payouts predicated on changing odds. Champions will be awarded prizes from Musical and Caesars such as studio time, marketing funds and the opportunity to perform at its famed properties.
“Music contests and TV shows have long been a favorite of fans. We think the idea of applying gamification and NFTs to this concept is an exciting next step into what the metaverse will mean for music and independent artists charting their own path. We’re excited to power the gaming experience for Battle of Bands and the Musical platform,” said Chief Digital Officer Andrew Schaberg of SuperDraft
Musical is a decentralized platform and toolset for collaboration, ownership and channel distribution, bringing together global talent and fans, creating the Web3 system of record for sound, and “label” of the people. Built for creators, by creators, the platform is a one-stop-shop for musicians to collaborate, crowdfund, negotiate royalties, distribute multimedia content and mint NFTs. In addition to running its own marketplace, Musical is able to partner with companies across distribution channels such as streaming and sync, or create new experiences altogether a la “Battle of Bands.”
“Musical’s partnership with SuperDraft will further expand the daily fantasy platform’s well-rounded portfolio of sports betting to offer something new – think The Masked Singer meets March Madness,” said Phillip Rather, CEO of Musical World, Inc. “Together this alliance will offer new, untapped exposure and fan-engagement opportunities for musicians while also opening up a new monetary stream that allows them to share their original songs with the world.”
SuperDraft x Musical’s “Battle of Bands” will launch in January 2023, with sign ups starting now and more details to follow soon.
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Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Names Carlo Santarelli Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations

Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. announced that Carlo Santarelli has been appointed Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations, a new position at the Company. Mr. Santarelli will begin his new position on August 18, 2025 and will report to GLPI President and Chief Operating Officer, Brandon Moore.
Mr. Santarelli brings over 25 years of Wall Street experience in Equity Research and Investment Banking to his new role and joins the Company from Deutsche Bank where he was Managing Director of Gaming & Lodging Equity Research. Prior to Deutsche Bank, Mr. Santarelli held similar positions at Bear Stearns, JP Morgan and Wells Fargo. He consistently ranked highly in Institutional Investor and other sell-side analyst research polls as a thought leader in the space, providing unique perspectives on industry events and trends with his data-driven approach and stock picking talent. Carlo Santarelli graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Economics in 2000.
Peter Carlino, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GLPI, said: “We’ve known and respected Carlo’s research work on the gaming, lodging and gaming REIT sectors for many years. Carlo brings to GLPI an in-depth knowledge of the industry and its participants, having experienced GLPI’s original formation of the gaming triple-net-REIT structure from a research analyst and capital markets perspective. We value his deep network of contacts among institutional investors, sell-side analysts and a wide range of gaming industry operators and we look forward to the value of his contributions.”
In his new role, Mr. Santarelli will work with Mr. Carlino and GLPI’s senior management to develop and evaluate growth opportunities and strategic relationships, and will oversee investor relations interactions.
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VIP Play Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer

VIP Play, a technology-driven leader in interactive consumer engagement, announced that Jim Mackey, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, will step down from his role, effective August 8, 2025.
The Company has initiated a transition process and is in the process of identifying a successor. Mackey will assist in an orderly transition over the coming weeks.
“We thank Jim for his contributions to the Company, particularly during a transformative period for our business. We remain focused on executing our strategic priorities, including financial visibility, operating efficiency, and delivering value to our stakeholders,” said Les Ottolenghi, CEO of VIP Play.
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