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NOVOMATIC introduces biometrics with the NOVOVISION™ system at GAT Cartagena

After the resounding success under the motto “Black is Back” at ICE, NOVOMATIC will participate at the upcoming GAT Cartagena Expo under the slogan “The Future is bright”. This year’s edition of the show will be most prominently marked by the Latin American launch of the NOVOVISION™ Casino Management System: With this powerful system, NOVOMATIC introduces biometric technologies and unprecedented functionalities for the modernisation of the region’s gaming venues.
NOVOMATIC celebrated its return to the annual trade fair calendar with a very successful return to ICE, delighting its customers and partners with an exceptional stand and a wide range of solutions, including the extensive “Black Edition” product range. Moving on to the upcoming trade shows, GAT Cartagena arrives on March 29th and 30th at the Las Américas Convention Center located in the Caribbean coastal city of Cartagena de Indias. In this setting, NOVOMATIC will wow the gaming industry with a wide variety of products and with the Latin American launch of its revolutionary NOVOVISION™ Casino Management System.
The NOVOVISION™ casino management system goes far beyond the traditional Accounting, Jackpots, Player Tracking, CASHLESS and TITO functionalities offered to casino providers. This highly competitive solution takes all areas of the business to another level while bringing a fresh, modern feel to the gaming floor with the incorporation of biometric technologies. Its modular design facilitates customisation and allows full flexibility to respond to all kinds of operator requirements and legal obligations.
Worldwide, more than 40,000 gaming machines, 3,000 betting terminals and 1,300 ATMs are already running on this comprehensive software package, and the numbers are increasing. The performance and excellence of the NOVOVISION™ system has also convinced the industry’s top experts and was awarded the “Best CMS/Software Product” category at the recent European Casino Awards in London.
“The NOVOMATIC Colombia team is proud to bring to the country a casino management tool that surpasses all technologies currently in use,” says Manuel Del Sol, Managing Director of NOVOMATIC Colombia. “NOVOVISION™ will captivate our customers and will undoubtedly set a new standard in the Colombian industry. We invite everyone to get to know it and be dazzled by this tool. There is nothing like it in Colombia”.
The NOVOMATIC stand A24 at GAT Cartagena will simulate a real casino operation by connecting the gaming equipment exhibits to the NOVOVISION™ system. Visitors will be able to learn about the power and large scope of its functionalities, including those related to automation, analysis and optimisation of floor performance, as well as experience its various access solutions based on biometric technologies.
Among the aforementioned equipment, NOVOMATIC will showcase the IMPERA LINK™ Series 1 Linked Jackpot, unique with 30 games and 4 jackpot levels in the renowned FUNMASTER cabinet. In addition, Editions 2 and 3 of the Linked Progressive game mix NOVO LINE™ CASH CONNECTION™ will be available in the FUNMASTER and DIAMOND X™ 3.32 cabinets, respectively. There will also be Roulette news with the arrival of the OPTIMUM Roulette: This automated multiplayer Roulette with eight player positions is a premium ETG solution that Colombia’s venues should not miss.
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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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