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BETER, the award-winning provider of fast betting content, data, and live streaming, is set to welcome the new ICE era with a packed stand showcasing its comprehensive suite of esports and sports products, expanded with a range of new disciplines.
ICE Barcelona will take place at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via from 20 to 22 January. Over the three days, BETER will demonstrate its in-demand, next-gen content to attendees at its stand (4B18).
This includes new additions to its Esports portfolio, such as eCricket and Virtual Cricket, as well as its Sports portfolio, which now features tennis and cricket for the first time.
BETER’s proprietary ESportsBattle tournaments deliver non-stop betting action across popular titles such as eFootball, eBasketball, and eHockey. The portfolio has now been expanded to include eCricket and Virtual Cricket disciplines, with plans to produce over 20,000 events per month.
BETER’s sports content includes its world-renowned Setka Cup table tennis tournaments and BSKT Cup basketball league, along with the recently launched VR table tennis contests.
The company will also introduce its newly added sports tournaments, including tennis, with over 400 matches planned monthly; padel tennis, featuring more than 240 events per month; and cricket, with over 2,400 matches scheduled each month. The cricket portfolio features global coverage spanning more than 150 international and national leagues and tournaments.
Currently, bettors can wager on over 46,000 fast-paced esports and sports events monthly, with up to 50 markets per event and an average operator margin of 7.5%+. All matches are provided with 24/7 live streaming, real-time data, and odds.
Also, BETER will be showcasing its Esports Odds Feed which offers market-leading odds across 450+ tournaments globally with 40,000+ live and pre-match events per year. Odds are calculated using official data and compiled by a team of expert traders for popular disciplines like CS2, Dota 2, LoL, Valorant and many more.
Additionally, delegates can explore BETER’s upgraded iFrame and Managed Trading Services, as well as its advanced Esports Widgets, developed in data partnership with GRID.
BETER’s prominence at the event extends to awards recognition, as the company is shortlisted in three categories at the prestigious International Gaming Awards. It has also received four nominations at The European iGaming Awards, held for the first time in Barcelona in conjunction with ICE.
Gal Ehrlich, CEO of BETER, said: “ICE remains one of the most important shows on the calendar and we are excited to be showcasing our growing suite of engaging betting products and advanced solutions to delegates from our stand from the show’s new location in Barcelona.
“Bettors are increasingly seeking fast betting experience and that’s exactly what we offer to operators in core markets across the world, including Latin America, whose representatives we anticipate to welcome in Barcelona.
“The team is really looking forward to demonstrating our products to delegates, especially our new disciplines which we believe will prove to be a big hit with players.”
Chuck Robinson, CRO at BETER, added: “There’s no better way to start the year than with ICE Barcelona especially when you have a number of new products to showcase to delegates.
“The demand for fast betting content and reliable data is at an all-time high with no signs of that demand slowing down, so operators are aware of the need to add this type of experience to their sportsbooks.
“We look forward to meeting with new and existing partners at ICE, and to showcasing why our fast betting contests and solutions are so popular with players in markets across the world.”
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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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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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