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Prepare for the fortune’s take-off as FBM® installs Jí Hǎo Link™ Spirits in the United States

The spirits of fortune have been unleashed in the United States! FBM® kicked-off 2025 in dramatic fashion by installing the Jí Hǎo Link™ Spirits slot games at Hialeah Park Casino in Miami. Golden Lóng™ Spirits and Eternal Fènghuáng™ Spirits bring exciting game experiences to this market with the Spirits feature, offering players entertaining and long-lasting gaming sessions full of thrills.
New year is a synonym of new gaming offers available for FBM’s slot fans in the United States. The global gaming brand keeps diversifying its portfolio and taking solid steps toward the sustainable growth of its operation in the US.
The immortal phoenix and the mystical dragon are the protagonists on the Jí Hǎo Link™ Spirits gaming experience, where each flight can swiftly turn into a memorable round.
SPIRITS FLIGHTS BRING EXTRA THRILLS TO THE REELS
With the launch of Golden Lóng™ Spirits and Eternal Fènghuáng™ Spirits, FBM presents an evolution of the gaming experience offered by Jí Hǎo Link™, designed to entice players seeking thrilling gaming sessions.
The Spirits feature can happen anytime players get a special coin during a game round, whether in the main game or free spins. In the transition for the Spirits moment, the coin sticks its position, and the game awards the players three free Spirits “flights”.
Each flight can bring three possible rewards: yellow Extra Coins displaying numeric prizes, Spirits green coins drawing a big win, and Jackpot red coins allowing players to collect a Mini, Minor, Major or Grand jackpot.
Available to play on the Auria and Galaxy II cabinets, the Jí Hǎo Link™ Spirits slots also have Luck Has Arrived as a common feature anticipating direct access to free spins or a big win, and Triple Wild and Wild Multiplier as game features for Eternal Fènghuáng™ Spirits and Golden Lóng Spirits, respectively.
NEW GROWTH HORIZONS IN SIGHT FOR FBM
With the introduction of the Jí Hǎo Link™ Spirits game suite in the US market, FBM continues its growth journey. Following the successful expansion in Mexico, this product line is now available for American players to enjoy and will spread throughout Florida and Oklahoma.
In the sequence of this remarkable step, Mike Medlin (GM, Sales & Operations at FBM) expressed his immense gratitude to Javier Fernandez (Director of Slot Operations at Hialeah Park Casino) and Steve Calabro (Executive Vice-President and General Manager at Hialeah Park Casino) for their continued loyalty and support to FBM, once again proved with the Jí Hǎo Link™ Spirits debut in the United States with Hialeah Park Casino.
FBM reinforces its presence in the United States by expanding its game portfolio. This move reaffirms the global gaming brand’s dedication to strengthening its market footprint in the US with innovative and reliable games that deliver value to casino operators and exciting and entertaining experiences for players.
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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:
✅ 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;
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✅ 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.
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