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Betsperts Acquires Bleacher Nation

The Betsperts Group has acquired Bleacher Nation in a cash plus equity transaction, making this their 4th transaction to close in the last 18 months.
Bleacher Nation joins an impressive lineup of acquisitions made by the Betsperts Group including Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Life App, www.4for4.com, and www.Dynastyleaguefootball.com. Bleacher Nation began in 2008 as a blog focusing on the Chicago Cubs. In the last 14 years they have grown to one of the leading media outlets covering Chicago sports and major sports stories around the country.
With the addition of Bleacher Nation, Betsperts Group boasts an audience of over 25M unique users and over 225M page views in the last 12 months. Betsperts Group CEO Reid Rooney said, “Bleacher Nation has built an incredible relationship with Chicago fans and sports fans all over the world. We look forward to continuing their impressive track record of growth by expanding their content coverage and adding additional resources to support the business.”
The legacy Betsperts Group grew revenue over 350% in 2022 and the new combined group published over 25,000 articles and more than 1,200 podcasts / live streams over in 2022. Rooney also explained, “We will be profitable in 2023 which is exciting especially since we have continued to diversify our revenue streams monetizing through our subscriptions, affiliate partnerships, and advertising revenue. 2023 and 2024 will be exciting growth years for the business in revenue, profitability, and traffic.”
VP of Strategic Growth, Michael Cerami, explained why Bleacher Nation was joining Betsperts Group, “We enjoyed a shared vision for the future of Bleacher Nation, a future we wouldn’t have been able to reach without the additional support and resources of Betsperts. We are thrilled and excited to become a part of Betsperts Group, and we are confident our readers are going to love what comes next.”
When asked about what is next for Betsperts Rooney exclaimed, “We are very appreciative of all of the support and belief in our shared vision from our investors. We have already gotten significant commitments and a lead for our A2. We are excited to finalize the rest of this raise in January or February and make sure we are executing our strategy moving forward.”
Betsperts has already closed on their first $3M for their Series A2 raise after previously raising $8.6M with major investors such as Verance Capital, HBSE Ventures, Parlay Capital, Velo Partners. They also have major industry influences as part of their team like early investor David VanEgmond and Matthew Berry who also sits on the Betsperts board. The list of investors also includes athletes and celebrities such as Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Evan Longoria, Kyle Busch, Darius Rucker, Adam Wainwright, Richard Jefferson, and Jesse Itzler.
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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.
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