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Mine for big wins in Dwarven Gems Megaways™

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Latest slot from 1X2 Network’s Iron Dog Studio subsidiary takes players to the earth’s core where gems and gold coins await

1X2 Network is taking players deep underground to a mine located at the earth’s core where a team of Dwarves are harvesting rare gems and coins in Dwarven Gems Megaways, the latest slot to leave its production line and built on the state-of-the-art GECKO framework.

The long anticipated first game on Iron Dog Studio’s new framework shows the smooth gameplay and enhanced user interface that 1X2 Network’s teams have talked about in the lead up to this release. The robust and flexible framework is set to form the basis of the portfolio for a long time to come and has been built from the ground up with the end user in mind. Dwarven Gems Megaways showcases the best of the framework well and is sure to leave operators and players excited for more content built upon it.

Players must join the brave team of miners on their quest to explore the deepest crevices as they dig up treasure and return them to the earth’s surface. Gems glisten against the light of the torches as the legendary crew mine away at the caves in search of big wins.

They are helped along the way by three bonus features – the Dwarven Bomb, Lucky Last Spin and Power Gems.

The Dwarven Bomb can land during the base game or Free Spins, acting as a Sticky Wild. When not involved in a win, the bomb explodes to cause a tumble and giving a new opportunity to win.

Lucky Last Spin kicks in at the end of the Free Spins bonus. If you win on the last Free Spin of the bonus round, Lucky Last Spin will grant you more freespins and allow you to carry on the fun.

Power Gems can also appear during the Free Spins round. Every Power Gem the player can mine from the rock adds two to four Wilds to the reels. If players excavate two Power Gems, Wilds may also appear on reel five. What’s more, for each Power Gem mined, two additional Free Spins are awarded.

Dwarven Gems includes 1X2 Network’s Bonus Upgrader, a feature of Iron Dog Studio’s recent releases that has carried across. In markets where Bonus Buy is available, Bonus Upgrader allows players to purchase the bonus feature in all the standard ways, whilst also allowing them to pay more for a version with a greater chance of landing modifying features.

Dwarven Gems is the latest in Iron Dog Studio’s successful portfolio of Megaways titles, iterating on already successful features, whilst adding in new mechanics means Dwarven Gems is a game that has plenty to offer once you dig a little deeper.

Rory Kimber, Account Management and Marketing Director at 1X2 Network, said: “The Iron Dog Studio team have done it once again – Dwarven Gems Megaways is an incredibly fun slot that offers a different take on the popular gem theme.

“The game’s three features will certainly help players in their quest to mine gems and gold and of course the Megaways mechanic delivers hundreds of thousands of ways to win with every spin. This represents a big moment for us as we move onto the GECKO framework and open up a raft of possibilities for our future content. The game itself is fantastic in my view, but it really is just the beginning”

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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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