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NOVOMATIC to Showcase an Exceptional Range of Products at EAE 2024
Each year at Entertainment Arena Expo, NOVOMATIC Romania has tailored its offerings to fit the legislative and economic landscape. In response to the ongoing challenges faced by operators in the gambling industry, the company remains at the forefront by providing real-time, customised solutions that address the evolving needs of the market.
Valentin-Adrian Georgescu, CEO of NOVOMATIC Romania, said: “Our mission remains unchanged: to stand alongside our partners’ businesses and provide an unparalleled gaming experience to our customers. We promise our partners an offering focused on innovation and support, crucial elements of our strategy. Even in this challenging context, we believe we all have a unique opportunity to showcase our expanded portfolio of innovative products, strengthen relationships with current partners and explore new collaborations. We are confident that, this year as well, our personalised products and solutions will contribute to supporting the industry and the success of gaming operators.”
The host of the 16th edition of EAE will be presenter Diana Munteanu, known for her energy and the positive atmosphere she helped create in previous editions. She will continue to engage the audience with captivating surprises prepared by the NOVOMATIC team. Romanian tennis legend and ADMIRAL brand ambassador Ilie Năstase will once again be a special guest at the event. Fans will have the opportunity to obtain an autograph and a photo with Ilie Năstase, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, ensuring a memorable experience with the tennis legend.
Presented in the elegantly designed DIAMOND X 1.55J cabinet, the new XTENSION LINK Volume 2 will be a real highlight at the NOVOMATIC booth #101. It includes a variety of renowned games such as Golden Book of Ra XL, Golden Charming Lady XL, and Sizzling Hot XL, all in XL format for an immersive gaming experience. Another cabinet on display will be the BLACK EDITION II 1.49J, also presented with the new and internationally acclaimed Progressive Jackpot XTENSION LINK Volume 2.
But the spotlight will be on the V.I.P.s at EAE this year: The brand new V.I.P. X cabinet series will celebrate its premiere on the Romanian market at the show. This sophisticated product line is aimed at discerning gaming guests and casino operators who want to offer their visitors a high-quality gaming experience. The impressive V.I.P. X Royal 1.85, the V.I.P. X Dream 3.43 and the V.I.P. X Lounge 2.32 offer exceptional luxury with exquisite V.I.P. comfort, extra high and wide gaming screens and a first-class sound system with comfortable seating.
NOVOMATIC will also make a real statement for galactic gameplay: The exclusive V.I.P. Galaxy 2.65 takes the gaming experience to a new level of immersion. This ultimate luxury lounge chair features two 65″ gaming screens and adjustable luxurious seating comfort. Players can choose from 25 SUPERIA GAMES Link 1 games, each with unique features and captivating rewards.
The impressive V.I.P. X Royal cabinet will be presented with the legendary games from the GODS & LEGENDS Link, promising customers a novel gaming experience in the fascinating world of mythical heroes. The cabinet is sure to impress with its huge 85″ UHD LCD screen with LED
backlighting, the comfortable VIP “Mamba” chair and a selection of exciting games like Secrets of Medusa™, Hammer Power, Guardian of Wisdom and Firebird Flare; all with the LOCK ‘N’ WIN feature.
The sophisticated V.I.P. X Dream 3.43 is equipped with games from the NOVO LINE GOLDEN LINK Edition 2 game mix. This selection of 13 titles offers an unforgettable gaming experience. Each title includes the popular LOCK ‘N’ WIN Progressive Jackpot feature and free games for even more thrilling gameplay. The V.I.P. X-Perience is underlined by the impressive configuration of two 43″ game screens, plus the optional topper and comfortable seating.
But there’s even more: For those looking for guaranteed fun and winnings, MASTER SL 3.32 brings a touch of sophisticated elegance along with the NOVO LINE CASH CONNECTION Edition 4 game mix. Each game title comes with the LOCK ‘N’ WIN jackpot feature that excites players with instant prizes, bonus awards and increasing chances of winning the grand jackpot.
“We are honoured to announce that this year, too, we are actively responding to our partners’ needs, offering personalised solutions adapted to both market requirements and the constantly changing legislative landscape. We have prepared exclusive campaigns and a series of prizes and surprises! We have paid special attention to your needs, aligned our range with your requirements and created specially designed offers to exceed your expectations. We invite you to discover all the innovations we have prepared for you,” said Laura Boșneag, Sales Director of NOVOMATIC Romania.
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Carlo Santarelli
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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Industry News
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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eSports
Esports Charts Becomes Official Viewership Analytics Partner of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

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.
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