VIP Play Inc. Appoints Digital-Transformation Veteran Les M. Ottolenghi as Chief Executive Officer

LAS VEGAS, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- VIP Play Inc. (OTC: VIPZ), a Nevada-incorporated online casino and gaming company, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Les M. Ottolenghi as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ottolenghi brings more than twenty-five years of C-suite experience driving technology–led growth in gaming, entertainment, media, and education, where his initiatives have created over $100 billion in cumulative market value.

Ottolenghi has previously served as Chief Commercial & Transformation Officer at Lee Enterprises, Chief Commercial Officer and CIO at Stride, Inc., and Executive Vice President & CIO at Caesars Entertainment. Throughout these roles he delivered industry–first cloud, cybersecurity, and AI solutions that accelerated revenue and EBITDA growth.

"Les is the ideal leader to guide VIP Play through its transformation," said Board Chair Bruce Cassidy, "His track record of harnessing advanced technologies to unlock new markets and enhance customer engagement aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver innovative and engaging wagering experiences."

Ottolenghi added "Today's consumers expect entertainment that is intelligent, frictionless, and hyper-personalized. By fusing cloud scalability with next–generation AI, VIP Play will redefine the patron's experience while setting a new standard for innovation, security, and social responsibility in the gaming industry."

About VIP Play Inc.

VIP Play Inc. (OTC: VIPZ) is pioneering the future of mobile sports wagering. Operating its proprietary technology platform in Tennessee and holding an interim iGaming and mobile sports–betting license in West Virginia, the company delivers a modern sportsbook with unique wager offerings, sweepstakes contests, and social features. VIP Play's cloud–native architecture and AI–driven product roadmap enable secure, data–centric experiences that delight players and uphold the highest standards of regulatory compliance and responsible gaming. Visit https://vipplayapp.com to learn more.

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