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Scientific Games and Abacus Collaborate on Lottery Retail Sales Tech Solutions at Self-checkout

Scientific Games and Abacus Solutions Management Group announce a new technology collaboration on retail store in-lane checkout solutions that seamlessly integrate with retailers’ existing point-of-sale technology and lotteries’ central gaming systems. Featuring Abacus Solutions’ secure, cloud-based software and Scientific Games’ SCiQ lottery retail ecosystem with a dynamic, digital menu board, the solution allows consumers to purchase lottery games in the checkout lane with other merchandise and use cashless transactions. The SCiQ ecosystem improves the store’s instant scratch game inventory management as well as ease of operations and accounting for lottery products while providing enhanced product security and real-time, store-level sales data.
As retailers add self-checkout and cashless payment options, the new Abacus and Scientific Games collaboration creates innovative solutions for lotteries and retailers of all types. Scientific Games will demonstrate the new solutions at booth #B3803 during the NACS Show 2023 held October 4-6 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Visited by more than 23,000 attendees from 70+ countries, the show explores the latest trends and technologies in the convenience and fuel retail industry currently supporting nearly 66% of U.S. lottery sales.
The two global tech companies partnered to develop advanced solutions for both self-checkout lanes and clerk-operated lanes at lottery retailers. Shoppers will be able to purchase lottery instant scratch and draw-based games in their in-lane checkout experience at retail. With consumers purchasing USD$348 billion in lottery products globally in fiscal year 2022, lottery is one of the largest consumer product categories in the world.
Simon Butler, CEO of Abacus, said, “This collaboration with Scientific Games enhances the ability to deliver solutions to lotteries and retailers worldwide that are designed not only to improve sales and profit but also provide players with new ways to purchase their favorite lottery games. We believe the future lies in the integration of systems to enable frictionless purchase everywhere lottery products are sold. Through this collaboration with Scientific Games, together we have the full breadth of products to deliver the future today.”
By integrating lottery sales into both self-checkout and clerk-operated lanes, the new solutions can increase consumer access to lottery products during visits to retail stores and ultimately help lotteries drive revenues and returns to their good cause programs such as education, health and welfare, transportation and the environment.
Michael Martin, VP of Retail Solutions for Scientific Games, said, “We are excited to expand our tech innovation with Abacus to further advance the convenience of selling and purchasing lottery products at retail. Self-checkout is a transformative change for convenience retailers and the innovation strength of Abacus and Scientific Games provides lotteries a cohesive and seamless approach for meeting player journeys for an ever-changing lottery market.”
Scientific Games provides retail and digital games, technologies, analytics and services to 130 lotteries in 50 countries.
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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;
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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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