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Waterhouse VC celebrates continued high returns; looks to Brazil and betting syndicates for future growth

Tom Waterhouse, Chief Investment Officer of Waterhouse VC, the specialist investment fund for the global betting and gaming sector, heads to the U.S. again to look for new opportunities at G2E off the back of revealing another successful summer of investments.
The fund recently converted an option in cutting-edge crypto betting technology company Saintly. In February 2023, Waterhouse VC signed a three-year option to buy 20% of the top-tier platform, an option that was bought out in August for 2,180% above the option conversion price. This meant an extraordinary 23x return on the position within six months.
“I feel like we have a very good understanding of the products going into the online betting world and what will work” – Tom Waterhouse, whose family has been involved in the betting industry for more than 100 years.
Since its inception in August 2019, Waterhouse VC has achieved a gross total return of 2,422% as of 30 September 2023, assuming the reinvestment of all distributions. To maintain rigorous standards, the fund’s team scours the gaming sector for disruptors and niche-leading businesses worldwide.
Over the past few months, Brazil has been a particular area of interest. Another one of the current opportunities that Waterhouse VC is participating in is Betscanner. Much like an Oddschecker for crypto betting, Betscanner will compare odds for sporting events offered by crypto operators and is leveraged to benefit from the growth of both crypto betting and the Brazilian market.
Another investment that the fund is excited about is an emerging professional betting syndicate run by Tom Dry. After working for Tony Bloom, the world-renowned football betting pro and owner of English Premier League powerhouse Brighton FC, Dry developed his own tennis betting strategy. Waterhouse VC saw that the syndicate’s operational metrics were very impressive and the fund took the view that Dry had the ability to further scale the team, increase liquidity in tennis and also expand into other sports.
Waterhouse VC will continue to analyse the betting and gaming sector for further opportunities, with G2E being just the next step in this process.
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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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