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THAT (PREMIER)SHIP SAILED LONG AGO: JAMIE REDKNAPP INVESTIGATES FANS WHO STILL CALL THE ‘PREMIER LEAGUE’ THE ‘PREMIERSHIP’

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Redknapp returns for a showstopper season finale, shaking the sense into ‘Premiership’ stalwarts 

The third and final part of Paddy Power’s viral Jamie Redknapp Investigates series sees the legendary footballing figure uncover a generation of fans that refuse to move with the times.

Previous episodes saw Redknapp dig into half-and-half scarves and online trolls, and in episode three, the final instalment of season one, Jamie tackles the peculiar section of football fans who still call the ‘Premier League’ the ‘Premiership’.

Redknapp starts his investigation by meeting Charlton fan, Simon – whose team were relegated from the Premier League in 2007 – who explains that the “last time Charlton were there, they called it the Premiership, so that’s what I call it now.”

Simon goes on to explain how his continued stance of calling the division the Premiership has led to him losing out on job promotions, any matches on Tinder and faces hostility at dinner parties.

“You know, you call it the Premiership at a dinner party, you might as well throw your own s*** at the wall.”

Redknapp explains to viewers that an estimated 5% of football fans still call the league by its old name. To learn more, Redknapp visits the Premiership Action Initiate Now (PAIN) group at their HQ called the House to find out more from founder, Graham.

First set up in 2007, Graham explains how the organisation has lost one of its six members due to an original member thinking “it was a hip-hop fan club by mistake.”

“What we are about, is keeping things as it should be”, states Graham, insisting that Snickers bars, Starbursts and Cif should still be called Marathon, Opal Fruits and Jif respectively. 

But as Redknapp probes his arguments, Graham is unable to explain why PAIN want to call it the Premiership when the league’s original name was in fact Division One.

Charlton fan Simon then invites Jamie to his home to show off his engagement to new partner Julie – who, despite his reluctance to, calls it the ‘Premier League’.

But Redknapp puts his foot in it when he asks the couple whether any future children would be brought up to call it the Premiership or the Premier League and is quickly shown the door.

“I’m a serious investigator” pleads Redknapp to Simon, “we have to ask these questions.”

Spokesman Paddy Power said: “Jamie’s done a great job uncovering some of football’s more annoying elements throughout the series and this episode is no different with fans living in the past.

“And let’s be honest, it’s completely understandable why some fans might want to when they look at their lot now. Isn’t that right Man United fans? But sometimes you have to move on because nothing lasts forever in football – not even Spurs’ trophy drought…okay maybe that one will.”

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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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