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Game of Thrones™Slots Casino Commemorates Iron Anniversary with Slate of Special Events and Content

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Popular mobile game joins the 10-year anniversary celebration of the premiere of the globally revered television series

Zynga Inc., a global leader in interactive entertainment, has announced a month-long series of in-game celebrations for the hit mobile game, Game of ThronesSlots Casino, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the acclaimed Game of Thrones® television series from HBO®. Mapping out a month of new features, events and activities, players are invited to the game’s Iron Anniversary celebration throughout the month of April.

Kicking off the festivities, players can re-experience the realm with the new Archives of Westeros, a limited-time event that sets challengers on an epic tour of memorable moments from the series to reap massive rewards. From ‘Arya’s List’ to ‘Dracarys’, players must complete four themed challenges in this comprehensive quest to earn the bounty.

Rolling out to players mid-month, two new machines will be released for the celebration, featuring both beloved and infamous characters. ‘The Pack Survives’ slot machine will feature the offspring of House Stark including Arya, Sansa and Bran, set against the northern backdrop of Winterfell. ‘The Night King’ slot machine spotlights those that served on the Night’s Watch, from the Free Folk king, Mance Rayder to reluctant leader Jon Snow, as well as the Night King himself.

As the finale to the Iron Anniversary, at the end of the month, the new Spins of Fate event lets players confront the ultimate evil, the white walker army. Earning Battle Tokens as they spin any slot, these tokens give players the chance to defeat the Night King’s army, delivering blows by spinning the Spins of Fate wheel.

Since its launch, Game of Thrones Slots Casino has provided players with a mobile game touchpoint to Westeros. Through special social features like joining a House and game features like ‘Raising a Dragon’ players can experience iconic elements of the realm while connecting with other fans. Since the start of 2021, players have shown their fandom for the series by hatching more than 100,000 Dragon eggs in the game, amassing more than 121 million Collection Cards, and by sharing more than 210 million in-game toasts with one another.

“It’s hard to imagine there was a time when the names Stark, Lannister, Tyrell and Targaryen weren’t part of our shared vernacular,” said Yaron Leyvand, Sr. Vice President of Games at Zynga. “But since the finale of the series and the launch of Game of Thrones Slots Casino, the fire of fandom continues to burn bright for Westeros. We’re excited to invite our players to celebrate the Iron Anniversary, and join us in-game for events, social activities and content that connects us with the mythic series and each other.”

In Game of Thrones Slots Casino, players are immersed in the epic drama, arresting dialogue, iconic characters and riveting musical themes of the series. From cliffhanger moments across the Seven Kingdoms, to sweeping landscapes and locations like The Wall, the slots gameplay is infused with the fire and ice atmosphere of Westeros and its most illustrious inhabitants, including Cersei, Jaime and Tyrion Lannister as well as House Stark members, Sansa, Arya and Jon Snow.

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

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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

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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 Charts Becomes Official Viewership Analytics Partner of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

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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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