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HAWKS TALON GC CLINCH TOP SEED IN GROUP IN ‘THE SWITCH’, ADVANCE TO INDIANAPOLIS

Hawks Talon GC, the official NBA 2K League Affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, wrapped up the group play portion of THE SWITCH on Friday night with a 3-1 win over Grizz Gaming. THE SWITCH is the second 3v3 tournament of Season Five of the NBA 2K League. Hawks Talon Gaming have secured the top seed in group play in both 3v3 tournaments this season and have advanced to bracket play in Indianapolis for three consecutive tournaments overall.
Hawks Talon Gaming finished group play with a 5-1 record. The team lost their opening matchup to NetsGC, 3-1, but went on to win every series thereafter. Only one of their series victories reached a fifth game in a best-of-five format.
“We fell short during THE TIPOFF after losing the last game of group play. That night we made a promise to do everything in our power to not miss another live event,” said Hawks Talon Gaming Head Coach Ismael Diaz-Tolentino. “This makes three live events in a row that we have made and we are just getting started!”
On June 22 against Green Beanz, Caesar Martinez (CEEZ) scored all 22 points in a victory in the second game of the series. It was the second time of the season that CEEZ has scored 22 points in a 3v3 game.
The bracket play will begin on Wednesday, June 29 with four the round-of-16 matchups in a best-of-five format. Thursday, June 30 will wrap up the round-of-16 schedule. Friday, July 1 will feature all four quarterfinals matchups in a best-of-seven format. The tournament will wrap up on Saturday, July 2 with both semifinals as well as the finals, all best-of-seven.
To stay up to date on Hawks Talon Gaming Club, visit HawksTalonGC.gg and follow the team’s social channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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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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BETBY LAUNCHES COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON PERU’S REGULATED GAMBLING MARKET

BETBY, the premium supplier of cutting-edge sportsbook solutions, has published a detailed report titled “The Peruvian Breakthrough: A Market Ready for Takeoff”, offering a thorough analysis of the country’s newly regulated iGaming industry.
Following the implementation of Peru’s online gambling framework in 2024, this report explores the legislative transformation, market growth trends, and consumer behavior shaping one of Latin America’s most promising emerging markets.
The report covers several key aspects, including:
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