Connect with us
fennica-gaming’s-vlt-content-available-now-through-igt’s-vlt-platform fennica-gaming’s-vlt-content-available-now-through-igt’s-vlt-platform

Latest News

Fennica Gaming’s VLT Content Available Now Through IGT’s VLT-Platform

Published

on

Reading Time: 2 minutes

 

Fennica Gaming and IGT have agreed on a supply of VLT games on IGT’s platform. This entails that Fennica Gaming’s VLT content selection will reach an entirely new era and makes the games available internationally.

The cooperation starts with Svenska Spel in Sweden and the agreement includes supplying multiple games to approximately 4000 VLTs all over Sweden, with the first game to be released to players now.

“IGT’s open technology has enabled us to supply our VLT games tailored for Svenska Spel’s needs. For us, it has been of utmost importance to listen to the market’s wishes and to share the professional expertise we have within Veikkaus Group,” said Timo Kiiskinen, Managing Director of Fennica Gaming.

“IGT has been the supplier of VLT system and content to Svenska Spel for many years with the current contract extended by another 3 years. Providing world-class content attuned to the specific Swedish player, market and regulations has been our priority throughout. Having worked with Fennica on a number of business opportunities and witnessed the very successful and localizable VLT content of its mother company Veikkaus, it was only natural to sign a cooperation agreement ensuring Fennica VLT content would become available to Svenska Spel initially. We are excited about the collaboration with Fennica and we are certain their content will complement the already successful IGT content available in Sweden,” said Rene Dissing, Account Development Manager from IGT.

“IGT brought us to visit Fennica Gaming to learn about Finnish game development. We were instantly impressed by the Finnish games and how well they would fit into our special retail environment, both to the restaurants and to the bingo and pool arcades. The games are not too casino-like but they are perfectly suited to this particular sales channel, which foregrounds entertainment,” said Joakim Åberg, Product Director Vegas from Svenska Spel.

“Integrating Veikkaus’ WEB-technology-based games into the hardware of the business partner (IGT) demands outstanding technological expertise from us, and that is what we are currently making use of. The localization of the games, i.e., adjusting them to fit IGT’s customer’s needs, and for their legislation and language, is carried out in cooperation both with the parent company and our Game Family partners. On top of that, such a process of integration, together with the introduction of a new game vertical into our selection, is a truly thrilling operation,” said Kirsi Lagus, SVP of Products and Portfolio from Fennica Gaming.

“It is a pleasure to see that the demand for Finnish game and product expertise keeps increasing and extending. We made our way to the selection of an international business partner and got to sign a new kind of significant cooperation deal with IGT. Their customers will now have access to amazing new games, and this is a start for the future collaboration with IGT,” said Joni Hovi, SVP Customers and Marketing from Fennica Gaming.

The post Fennica Gaming’s VLT Content Available Now Through IGT’s VLT-Platform appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.

Carlo Santarelli

Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Names Carlo Santarelli Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations

Published

on

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.

The post Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Names Carlo Santarelli Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations appeared first on Gaming and Gambling Industry in the Americas.

Continue Reading

Industry News

VIP Play Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer

Published

on

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.

The post VIP Play Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer appeared first on Gaming and Gambling Industry in the Americas.

Continue Reading

eSports

Esports Charts Becomes Official Viewership Analytics Partner of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

Published

on

esports-charts-becomes-official-viewership-analytics-partner-of-starladder-budapest-major-2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes

 

Esports Charts, the leading esports viewership analytics provider, has partnered with StarLadder, a pioneering tournament organiser. The Budapest Major 2025 marks a highly anticipated comeback for StarLadder, as it is their first Counter-Strike Major since 2019 and a significant return to the top-tier esports arena.

As the official analytics partner of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, Esports Charts will provide comprehensive, real-time audience data and insights throughout the event. This will empower organisers, teams, sponsors and fans with unparalleled transparency and a deeper understanding of the tournament’s global reach.

Artyom Odintsov, Co-founder and CEO of Esports Charts, said: “We are thrilled and proud to provide viewership analytics for StarLadder for the Budapest Major 2025. Since both Esports Charts and StarLadder are Ukraine-born companies, we share similar values and deal with similar challenges, which brings us even closer.

“It’s genuinely exciting to follow how viewership will develop at this Major. But knowing the expertise, drive, and passion that the organizers are bringing, I have no doubt we’ll witness some incredible things happen in Budapest.

“Esports Charts has always been driven by a mission to provide the esports community with accurate, actionable data, and we look forward to showcasing the impact and audience engagement of this world-class event.”

StarLadder has been a driving force in global esports for almost 15 years now, since hosting its first tournaments in 2011. Renowned for its innovation and reliability, the company has organised some of the industry’s most iconic events. These include the StarLadder Berlin Major 2019, which accumulated over 44 million hours watched and remains in the top 10 CS events by this metric, and the legendary StarSeries tournaments which started back in 2012.

Viacheslav Shcherbakov, Sales and Partnerships at StarLadder, said: “We’ve been working with Esports Charts since their founding and have always valued their professionalism and integrity. In a market where reliable data is essential, Esports Charts provides honest, transparent numbers, exactly the kind of insights sponsors and stakeholders rely on when assessing the potential reach of a World Championship event.

“We’re confident that this partnership will result in a high-quality analysis of our tournament’s performance and the audience data we’ll report to our partners. It’s a collaboration built on trust, shared values, and a deep understanding of what it takes to elevate esports to the next level.”

The Starladder Budapest Major 2025 will be held from November 24 to December 14 in Budapest, Hungary. The event will bring together the world’s top 32 Counter-Strike 2 teams to compete for a $1.25 million prize pool and one of the most prestigious titles in esports.

The post Esports Charts Becomes Official Viewership Analytics Partner of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.

Continue Reading

Trending