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Join the Virtual Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup!

The 2nd Virtual Gaming Americas Quarterly Meetup is coming up on 27 April 2023 and you can register now for free!
Looking for the inside scoop on the latest trends and developments in the North and Latin American gambling industry? Look no further than the Gaming Americas Quarterly Meetups!
The virtual Gaming Americas Meetups by the #hipthers feature insightful panel discussions led by key industry experts, CEOs, C-Level Executives, Business Development Managers, and government officials/regulators.
At the upcoming Q2 Meetup, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from gaming experts and dive deep into the most pressing issues facing the industry today. From the impact of social media on gamification to the latest US legislation round-up, you’ll come away with a wealth of knowledge and insights that will level up your gaming game.
The first panel discussion will explore the fascinating intersection between gamification and social media. How can these two powerful tools be leveraged to create a more immersive and engaging gaming experience? Our expert panelists will share their insights and experiences on this exciting topic.
Next up, we’ll hear from Negin Alavi, a lawyer at Segev LLP, and guest Akhil Mittal, VP of Product Management at Paramount Commerce, in a discussion of gaming insights. Discover what it takes to create a seamless user experience that’s compatible with the latest accessibility tools and trends like live micro-betting.
Last but not least, we’ll get a quarterly update on the latest US legislative updates in the gambling industry. Keep up with the latest news and trends in the States and learn what changes might be coming down the pipeline in the near future.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn, and level up your gaming game! Register now for the Virtual Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup and get ready to join the conversation.
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Confirmed Speakers:
Alexis Wicén – CEO and Founder of Unibo and Scatters:
Alexis Wicén is a veteran of 15 years in the igaming industry. In 2018/2019, he founded Unibo (www unibo.com), a software company building the next generation of Gamification tools for igaming and Scatters Ltd, a company running several online casinos. In the past he has been Managing Director of Betsson Group’s Casino brands, Evoke Gaming and Redbet Gaming. Read Full Bio
Zoltán Tűndik – Co-Founder and Head of Business at HIPTHER Agency:
Zoltán Tűndik is the Co-Founder, Co-Owner, and Head of Business at Hipther Agency, parent brand of WireUp, European Gaming, PICANTE, and Gaming Americas.He is a self-taught publisher and events organizer who has developed highly respected online news portals, virtual and in-person conferences that cater to multiple industries on 5 continents. Read Full Bio
Troy Paul – Co-Founder and CEO of SGG Media:
Troy Paul is an entrepreneur with a passion for the legal Sports Gaming industry. He founded SGG Media, a social media based sports influencer marketing / media company. Read Full Bio
Negin Alavi – Lawyer at Segev LLP:
Negin Alavi is a lawyer at Segev LLP. Her legal practice focuses primarily on general commercial and technology matters. Negin has extensive experience with writing legal opinions and editorial pieces on areas of the law such as online gambling, charitable gambling licensing, video games, and cryptocurrency. Read Full Bio
Akhil Mittal – VP of Product Management at Paramount Commerce:
As the VP of Product Management, Akhil Mittal is responsible for understanding the needs of merchants and consumers to define the vision and bring to market Paramount Commerce’s payment solutions and features. With more than a decade of experience in product management, go-to-market strategies, and business development, Akhil has a proven track record of driving both growth and success. Akhil is very well versed in industry trends and topics linked with the online gaming and fintech industries. Read Full Bio
Martin Lycka – SVP for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling at Entain:
Martin Lycka is SVP for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling at Entain. He has advised global listed gambling businesses in a variety of legal and regulatory roles for over 11 years. Martin also serves on a number of boards, including the EGBA and the German Online Casino Association. He is the 2019 Global Awards Head of Regulatory Awards of the Year Award winner and has been recently named one of the 40 under 40 Emerging Gaming Leaders, Class 2020-21. Read Full Bio
William J. Pascrell, III, Esq – Partner at Princeton Public Affairs Group, Inc.:
With a prominent career in state and federal public affairs, William J. Pascrell, III ESQ is more commonly known as BPIII, is a partner with the Princeton Public Affairs Group, Inc. BPIII has worked as Counsel to the Governor of New Jersey, Chief of Staff for a member of Congress, and was Passaic County Counsel from January 1998-2019 with support from both sides of the political aisle. In the area of gaming and casino, BPIII has various gaming interests throughout the United States, Europe, South America, Canada, and Israel. His clients include Trump, Pinnacle, The AC Chamber of Commerce, The NJ Casino Association, Sportech, Playtech, Camelot Lottery, Hard Rock Casinos and more. Read Full Bio
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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;
✅ 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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