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Online Casino Innovator Soft2Bet Shows US Market How to Improve ROI at SBC Summit North America in New Jersey

Soft2Bet, a leading casino and sportsbook platform provider, displayed its Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA) last week at SBC Summit North America 2024, one of the preeminent conferences for the online betting and gaming industry in the U.S. and Canada.
Soft2Bet Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) Martin Collins gave a keynote presentation to a crowded room on driving increased engagement and ROI across Casino and Sports Betting brands. He described we are currently “in a race-to-the-bottom with unsustainable acquisition, engagement, and retention strategies of high-cost CPAs and bonuses that do not create customer loyalty.” During the presentation, Martin shared insights on how personalized gamified experiences can reduce costs and increase profitability for operators in tightly regulated markets.
“There’s a lot of chatter about the lack of new favorable regulation for the industry in 2024,” said Collins. “So in order to stay afloat in this environment, you need to get sticky to your consumer, and you do this by adding some spice to your platform. MEGA is the spice that will give operators a huge advantage when it comes to engagement, screentime, and overall loyalty.”
In addition to Collins, Soft2Bet executives including CEO and founder Uri Poliavich, CFO Max Portelli, and General Counsel David Yatom Hay, met with regulators, operators, and other industry partners to discuss Soft2Bet’s launch in North America, as well as its MEGA solution, which can be integrated seamlessly into operators’ platforms and customized for local markets. Soft2Bet has submitted for both operating and supplier licenses in New Jersey, with plans to use its innovative technology and MEGA solution to revolutionize the online gambling market in the U.S.
Soft2Bet, which offers an extensive suite of iGaming products is now making off-the-shelf and unique casino gamification mechanics available to any operator, all via a seamless API integration. MEGA combines online casino and sportsbook solutions with casual gaming narratives and has proven to increase Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) by 45% and Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) by 60%. These gamification features can be personalized to the needs of any individual consumer and have demonstrated an increase in screen time by 4X, and increased deposit amounts by 50%.
With a pending launch in Ontario in the coming weeks, and work being done to gain a license in New Jersey, the Soft2Bet team intends to remain focused on the North American Market and to dedicate its resources to complete these launches. The team will be back in the US to meet with partners and showcase MEGA at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) on October 7-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada.‍
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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;
âś… Market performance analysis, including land-based vs. online growth and mobile channel adoption;
âś… Economic indicators, such as GDP contribution, per capita GGR, and projected market size through 2030;
âś… Player profiles and betting behavior, with insights into frequency, motivations, and engagement across age and gender groups;
âś… Digital readiness, including mobile usage, internet speeds, and device preferences;
âś… 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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