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The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana Establishes Four Winds Ventures

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The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana has established Four Winds Ventures, which will pursue opportunities in the development, management, and operation of businesses in commercial gaming, hospitality, and related sectors.

The company is governed by a seven-member board of directors appointed by the Pokagon Band Tribal Council. Pokagon Band citizens and non-citizens, who meet the eligibility requirements, may be appointed to the company’s board.

Matthew Wesaw, Chairman of the Pokagon Band Tribal Council, said: “The Pokagon Band has had tremendous success operating our Four Winds Casino Resorts at four locations in Michigan and Indiana. This success has not only generated revenue to support our tribal nation, which helps us provide essential government services to our citizens, but it has created tremendous economic and employment opportunities for surrounding communities and the region. We look forward to growing Four Winds Ventures as we continue to diversify our business holdings, which in addition to gaming and hospitality include architecture, construction, engineering, commercial real estate, and cannabis.”

Mary Smith, Chair of the Four Winds Ventures Board and COO of Four Winds Casinos, said: “We are extremely pleased to leverage our expertise and success in gaming and hospitality for close to 20 years. Within that timeframe we have developed and expanded four casino resorts, established Four Winds Casinos as the premier gaming destinations in the Midwest, and been recognized among the top ranked casino resorts outside of Las Vegas. We look forward to introducing Four Winds Ventures and partnering with a variety of organizations to advance their business objectives.”

To date, the Pokagon Band Tribal Council has appointed five distinguished executives to the Four Winds Ventures Board. These new directors have decades of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry and a wealth of relevant expertise. The directors are Mary Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Four Winds Casinos; Raquel Buari, Executive Vice President of Administration for Four Winds Casinos; Scott Brewer, Senior Vice President of Community Affairs/Government Relations/Security for Four Winds Casinos; Brittany Frenchko, Vice President of Database & Analytics for Four Winds Casinos; and Ronald Sorce, Director of Sales & Catering for Four Winds Casinos.

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Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Names Carlo Santarelli Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations

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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

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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

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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:

Evolution of Peru’s gambling legislation and its impact on market structure and operator licensing;
Market performance analysis, including land-based vs. online growth and mobile channel adoption;
Economic indicators, such as GDP contribution, per capita GGR, and projected market size through 2030;
Player profiles and betting behavior, with insights into frequency, motivations, and engagement across age and gender groups;
Digital readiness, including mobile usage, internet speeds, and device preferences;
Competitive landscape, with a breakdown of leading operators and changes in market share.

🔗 DOWNLOAD the report to discover strategic insights and unlock growth opportunities in Peru’s regulated gambling ecosystem.

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