---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-23-039505"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VIPZ"
cik: "0001832161"
company_name: "VIP Play, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-11-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-08T21:27:18.754680+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# KeyStar Corp: CEO Mark Thomas resigns; Bruce Cassidy interim CEO; Walter Tabaschek named CFO

## Summary
- CEO Mark Thomas resigned Oct 31, 2023; Bruce Cassidy appointed interim CEO and remains Secretary and sole director.
- Thomas to serve as consultant at $200/hour for 12 months under consulting agreement effective Nov 1.
- Walter Tabaschek appointed CFO, Principal Financial/Accounting Officer, Treasurer effective Nov 17; salary $275,000 and 350,000 share options.
- Jacob Shrader promoted from CMO to COO effective Nov 1, 2023; compensation unchanged.
- Cassidy resigned as interim CFO effective Nov 17, remains interim CEO and Secretary.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-23-039505
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VIPZ
- cik: 0001832161
- company_name: VIP Play, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-11-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1832161/000149315223039505/0001493152-23-039505-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1832161/000149315223039505/form8-k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Bruce Cassidy was appointed as interim Chief Executive Officer at VIP Play, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: interim Chief Executive Officer
  source text: In connection with Thomas’ resignation, Bruce Cassidy was appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1832161/000149315223039505/0001493152-23-039505-index.htm
- Executive change
  Mark Thomas resigned as Chief Executive Officer at VIP Play, Inc..
  - Action: resigned
  - Role: Chief Executive Officer
  source text: Effective October 31, 2023, Mr. Mark Thomas (“ Thomas ”) resigned as KeyStar Corp’s., a Nevada corporation (the “ Company ”) Chief Executive Officer, Principal Executive Officer, President, Chief Technology Officer, interim Chief Financial Officer and interim Treasurer.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1832161/000149315223039505/0001493152-23-039505-index.htm
- Executive change
  Walter Tabaschek was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at VIP Play, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Chief Financial Officer
  source text: On November 2, 2023, the Board appointed Walter Tabaschek (“ Tabaschek ”) as the new Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and Treasurer of the Company. Tabaschek’s employment begins November 17, 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1832161/000149315223039505/0001493152-23-039505-index.htm
- Executive change
  Bruce Cassidy resigned as interim Chief Financial Officer at VIP Play, Inc..
  - Action: resigned
  - Role: interim Chief Financial Officer
  source text: In connection with these appointments, Bruce Cassidy resigned as the interim Chief Financial Officer of the Compan
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1832161/000149315223039505/0001493152-23-039505-index.htm
- Executive change
  Jacob Shrader changed role as Chief Operations Officer at VIP Play, Inc..
  - Action: promoted
  - Role: Chief Operations Officer
  source text: On November 1, 2023, the board of directors of the Company (the “ Board ”) appointed Jacob Shrader (“ Shrader ”) as the Company’s new Chief Operations Officer, effective immediately.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1832161/000149315223039505/0001493152-23-039505-index.htm

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