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Velvix Attending Inaugural Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (NIGA 2022) in Anaheim, California

Velvix has announced it will participate in its inaugural showcase at the Indian gaming Tradeshow and Convention (NIGA) from April 19 to 22, 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. The participation will mark the gaming manufacturers first foray into the show’s participation and introduce the brand to American Indian gaming operators, a major focus for Velvix in the United States.
Founded in 2019 in Los Angeles, California, Velvix is part of the XSGroup. The company will be showcasing its launch products at the tradeshow, including three unique cabinets and game titles across both link and stand-alone progressive options. Focused on the American tribal gaming markets, Velvix will rely on game design thru market research and feedback from both players and operators, allowing it to quickly develop new titles that will meet the needs of operators across jurisdictions.
Visitors to the Velvix booth will experience three cabinet products, including the flagship c-curve “CurlX” product, as well as It’s “Climax” and “Twimax” products which each offer portrait and landscape gaming experiences. Large, high-definition touch screen panels and virtual button decks are combined with amazing edge-lighting effects and customer-friendly innovations such as a wireless phone charger to deliver an attractive, modernized gaming experience to patrons.
16 unique game titles will be available for demonstration, including the flagship game “BaoBao King”, a link progressive product based on the Chinese zodiac that features an engaging battle feature that puts players against each other to win credit prizes. Other titles will be on display, including a mix of both Eastern and Western-themed games.
Chris Wieners, Managing Partner of Velvix, stated: “The Indian gaming Tradeshow & Convention is one of the most important shows we will attend this year. As a newcomer to the market, we understand how important it will be to put our best foot forward and showcase what makes us unique, in hardware, software, and most importantly, reliability as a partner for casino operators. We are excited to forge new relationships within the tribal gaming community and look forward to supporting our partners in every possible way.”
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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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