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Swintt unleash a fiery flurry of bonuses in new Bloxx Flare slot

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Pioneering software provider’s latest Premium release sees players set out on a volcanic voyage where Free Spins and blazing Bloxx wins combine to seriously turn up the heat

Having already braved the frozen tundra of Bloxx Arctic in February, this month popular software providers, Swintt, are inviting players to join them in altogether warmer climes as they seek out fiery Free Spins and white-hot wins in the scorching new Premium release, Bloxx Flare.

A 5×3 video slot that features 30 fixed paylines, Bloxx Flare again uses the innovative dual-reel format that has become such a hallmark of the series. On the left-hand side, players will find a selection of staple symbols including playing card values, fireballs and a phoenix rising from the ashes, while on the right-hand reels they’ll see a range of coloured Bloxx icons displaying various bonus prize amounts.

In order to get their hands on any of these instant-win Bloxx bonuses, players will simply need to land dollar symbols on three or more adjacent reels starting from left-to-right. Should they manage this, all dollar signs on the left reels will release the prizes from the corresponding Bloxx spaces on the right-hand grid, with these values then being totalled up and awarded on top of any regular payouts.

In addition to this returning base game feature, Bloxx Flare also gives players the chance to trigger a Free Spins bonus round whenever they land three or more scatter symbols anywhere on the left-hand reels. When they activate the bonus they’ll initially receive 10 free games, with extra dollar symbols being added to the reels and the game’s wild symbol now also substituting for the dollar signs as well.

Naturally, this makes it far easier for players to trigger big Bloxx wins during the main feature, but as an added incentive for them making it there, any subsequent scatter symbols they land will also add a further Free Spin to their total. This way, players can prolong the duration of the bonus round indefinitely and improve their chances of winning the slot’s top award of 15 simultaneous Bloxx prizes.

With Bloxx Flare being another entry in Swintt’s Premium game line-up, players will be pleased to discover that the popular Risk feature also makes a welcome return. Available after any winning base game spin, this optional extra transports players to a new screen where they’ll be prompted to guess the colour or suit of a face-down playing card to double or quadruple their current prize respectively. Up to 10 rounds of Risk can be played, with a new round being available until players make an incorrect pick and return to the base game or build their prize all the way to the slot’s maximum 3,500x jackpot.

David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt, said: “Bloxx Flare is the fourth title in our popular series of dual-reel slots and again gives players the chance to blaze their way to bumper bonus prizes.
“A sizzling addition to our Premium line-up, Bloxx Flare combines simple, intuitive gameplay with our rewarding Bloxx payout system to ensure big wins are never far away. Top it all off with a fiery Free Spins feature and the slot has everything that’s required to be another scorching success for Swintt.”

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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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