Lightning Box – Extreme Fishing

Navigate choppy waters and hook the catch of the day with Lightning Box’s latest slot title Extreme Fishing, which will will be released network wide from August 19 via Scientific Games’ Digital portal.

The 3×5 reel slot is made up of sea creatures, including crabs and starfish, while the shark acts as the wild.

The game also boasts two features in shark attack and its fishing game. Firstly the shark attack can occur randomly on any spin, once activated it allows symbols to become wild for that round.

The Fishing Feature, which is triggered during the free games when a player lands five marlins, simulates a fishing experience with the chance to net big rewards.

“We’re hoping it will be hook, line and sinker for players in our new release Extreme Fishing. The latest addition to our portfolio is sure to appeal to those looking to claim some big prizes with the exciting Fishing Feature.” – Peter Causley, CEO and co-founder of Lightning Box.

Play’n Go – Saxon

Intended as a tribute to the carefree, freewheeling days of the eighties, Play’n Go’s latest offering is set to the soundtrack of one of British heavy metal’s most influential bands, Saxon.

With a legacy that is said to have influenced several huge acts over the years, players are able to pick from several Saxon songs while playing.

The free spins feature of the slot is activated by landing the game’s two scatter’s on the reels; one is a classic motorcycle, and the other is Saxon lead singer Biffy Byford.

The feature also houses what is billed as the title’s main draw,  the unlimited multiplier feature, whereby multipliers will continue to climb for as long as the feature lasts, with no maximum.

“The 80s were a time of fun and freedom, that’s reflected in the music of the time. We’ve brought that feeling into the Saxon slot. “It’s a simple, fun game and the free spins give players so much potential it will appeal to new and seasoned players alike.” – Martin Zettergren, Play’n Go’s chief product officer.

Evoplay Entertainment – Forest Dreams

Inspired by the works of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, Evoplay Entertainment invites players on a journey to the Far-East in its latest slot, Forest Dreams.

The Japanese-themed game takes time travelling players on an adventure into the deepest recesses of the mysterious night forest.

Wild symbols in the form of Kodamas, tree-dwelling spirits legendary in Japanese folklore, could appear on the reels to awaken the forest from a deep slumber and uncover the veil of secrecy by triggering the Respin.

“Players with a finely tuned sense of adventure can prepare for an enthralling Japanese journey through the ages in the intriguing new slot title, Forest Dreams.

“With inviting Far-Eastern symbols, an immersive theme and flawless mathematics, the release fits perfectly with our pioneering portfolio comprised of more than 100 hit games,” – Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay Entertainment.

Stakelogic – Volcano Deluxe

Stakelogic’s Volcano Deluxe is a 5×4-reel, 20-payline video slot which features random wilds, super wilds that fill the whole reel, cash prizes and free spins.

In the base game, free spins are triggered by three bonus symbols landing anywhere on the reels. A random number of free spins are awarded a random amount of free spins. During the feature, the volcano erupts and spews random wilds and super wilds onto the reels.

The volcano is also active during the base game and erupts randomly. When it does, the background and the trees turn red and the volcano fires one or more smouldering boulders onto the reels which smash open to reveal one several features.

Volcano Deluxe also has a gamble feature that allows players to wager their win amount. They then bet on the card colour or card suit – the former potentially multiplying their win x2 and the latter x4.

“Volcano Deluxe is one of our most explosive slot launches to date and combines everything that we have built our reputation on from striking design to engaging gameplay with plenty of big win potential.

“The team has done an incredible job on the math and mechanics of Volcano Deluxe, providing anticipation and thrills in equal measure. The volcano can erupt with every spin and when it does, players are awarded with a range of features that can turn their wins from hot to fiery.

“This really is a great game, and certainly one of our most fun and entertaining to date, and we believe it will be hugely popular with our operator partners and their players.” – Stephan van den Oetelaar, CEO of Stakelogic

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Yggdrasil – WildPops

Online gaming solutions provider Yggdrasil has debuted its latest title, with WildPops delivered in partnership with AvatarUX, a partner studio of the YG Masters programme

The ‘pays both ways’ slot utilises AvatarUX’s PopWins mechanic, where winning symbols ‘pop’ and are replaced with two new symbols, something that can continue to expand for every cascading win on a single spin, offering great win potential.

A multiplier is added for every seventh pop, meaning one spin can turn into big wins if the pdon’t stop and the reel grid continues to grow.

If three wins occur in a row, two random wilds are triggered, something that is repeated for every three consecutive wins, leading to even more pops. If the reels expand to seven columns high, the bonus round is triggered, and three extra lives are awarded to players.

“Our latest PopWins game contains all the thrilling excitement of our feature mechanic with a fun theme and massive win potential. Any spin can get the Popping started and give players thrilling experiences.

“Our partnership with Yggdrasil continues to go from strength to strength and we look forward to it growing for many years.” – Marcus Honney, managing director at AvatarUX.

High 5 Games – Teatime Treasures

Take a trip down the rabbit hole, as high 5 Games revives its ‘Wild Train’ feature in their Wonderland themed slot game Teatime Treasures.

Wild Train is activated when the caterpillar and slice of cake symbol appear on the board at the same time. The caterpillar will munch his way through the reels, proceeding to eat the cake. 

Every slice of cake accumulated during the base game is added to the win meter that is displayed on the left-hand side of the screen, featuring the Cheshire Cat. 

If a player collects enough cake in consecutive spins to raise the meter, they will work their way up to unlock the free games bonus and the jackpot bonus.

“We are excited to see the wild train feature make its return to online casinos worldwide in such a nostalgic way. Teatime Treasures will sure bring the fun adventurous ride of wonder through a classic tale we all know and love.

“With the entertaining feature and colourful game art, we are eager to get this game released with the in-game promotions available to our operators worldwide,” – Lauren Gazneli, senior manager of client partner at High 5 Games.

Lightning Box – Spartan Fire

Prepare for battle in a 4×5 reel slot features 40 paylines, as players fight for big wins in Lightning Box’s latest introduction Spartan Fire.

With the wild eyes symbol acting as a wild, the Spartan Spin feature also turns the man and woman icons into wilds for even bigger wins.

If three or more Spartan Shields land on the reels, the Spartan Fire bonus is triggered, giving players a chance to choose their shields to lead them to glory.

Each shield reveals a different icon, with multipliers, wilds and extra free game(s) to be unlocked. Players can win up to nine free games with a 30x multiplier.

“Spartans are famed for battling to great victories and players will experience all the thrills of war in our newest hit, Spartan Fire.

“Its action-packed Bonus Round will see players select their shields for combat, before leading to big wins when the dust settles.” – Peter Causley, CEO and co-founder of Lightning Box.

Playson – Pearl Beauty: Hold and Win

Take a voyage to the Far East in Playson’s 243 ways to win Pearl Beauty: Hold and Win, with players transported to a place of mysticism as they join two adventurous characters on a quest for wins and bonus features.

The title features a bonus game which is triggered by six or more bonus pearl symbols. The special Golden Pearl symbol collects the values of the other pearls and immediately adds it to the total win.

During the bonus round, there is an additional chance to win three in-game Jackpots – mini, major and grand.

“Featuring renowned Hold and Win mechanics, this taste of the Far East gives players the opportunity to win big prizes in the Bonus Game and would make an exciting addition to any operator’s portfolio.” – Vsevolod Lapin, Head of Product at Playson.

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Pragmatic Play – John Hunter and the Book of Tut

The igaming content provider has rolled-out the latest adventure for its explorer’s return to Egypt in John Hunter and the Book of Tut.

The 3×5 slot transports players to the ruins of Ancient Egypt as they search for King Tut’s tomb on the banks of the River Nile, and boasts a plethora feataures.

Hunter searches for riches including ancient tome symbols that act as scatters and trigger the bonus feature when three or more land on the reels. The free spins mode can also be bought in certain jurisdictions.

During the bonus feature a random symbol is selected to be expanding throughout the duration of free spins, paying anywhere for heightened wins.

“We are delighted to launch our latest John Hunter title, this time as he searches for King Tut’s treasure. The John Hunter series has been incredibly well received by fans across the globe and we are very excited to continue his adventures as he guides players to unimaginable riches.” – Melissa Summerfield, chief commercial officer at Pragmatic Play.

Lightning Box – Eagle Sun

The new title from the Sydney-based studio is set on America’s Great Plains and features a re-spin bonus which occurs if the eponymous symbol falls on reel three.

If players can collect the native American emblem during the round extra wilds are offered, guaranteeing totem pole sized pay-outs. As well as the re-spin feature which ends in the eagle spin, the game has a free games feature with collection of further eagles ending in the super eagle spin.

The 40-line game, which changes to 80-lines during the free games round, will be available exclusively to William Hill via SG Digital before going live with all operators from May 27.

“Players can hit new heights on their way to massive wins in our latest game Eagle Sun. Featuring two opportunities to collect extra wilds, it’s sure to appeal to a wide audience and the unique re-triggering mechanic means they won’t have to wait long for action.” – Peter Causley, CEO and co-founder of Lightning Box.

NetEnt – Gods of Gold: InfiniReels

NetEnt promises to take players “on an adventure with endless opportunity” in Gods of Gold: InfiniReels, the first game in its portfolio to feature the mechanic which offers unlimited ways to win.

The 3-reel, 3-row slot is set deep within a tomb of a King buried under Mesopotamia, offering a multitude of features such as infinite reels, wild substitutions, re-spins, multi-slams and win spins.

Every win in Gods of Gold: InfiniReels presents players with a new reel to the right side of the play area and multiplies the number of bet ways by three from the starting number of 27.

The win spins feature, activated when three or more scatter symbols land anywhere in the main game, aims to further ramp up the engagement factor, guaranteeing a winning bet way on every single spin.

“Gods of Gold: InfiniReels is a major release in our roadmap and is the perfect game to premiere our infinite bet ways concept – a mechanic which we have big plans for over the next year.

“We can’t wait for players to experience the excitement of InfiniReels and hope the mechanic will become a true fan favourite of our portfolio as we continue to explore its full potential.” – Bryan Upton, NetEnt director of games.

Kalamba Games – Sky Hunters

The 5×3 slot comes packed with Kalamba’s signature features HyperBet and HyperBonus, as well as the newly-introduced LuckyLoops.

The new LuckyLoops feature lets players accumulate special symbols on every base game spin and every tenth spin, accumulated symbols expand covering the reels and offering winning combinations.

“Sky Hunters is packed with our signature features which increase monetisation and engagement. Our new Lucky Loops feature adds an extra layer of excitement and with its compelling game play, Sky Hunters will appeal to a wide demographic of players and make a great addition to operators’ games lobbies.”  – Alex Cohen, COO and co-founder of Kalamba Games.

Spearhead Studios – MegaNova 

Journey through the solar system in Spearhead Studios latest slot title MegaNova as players embrace the stars in a search for outer world wins.

This 6×6 slot title is the company’s first game to include its cluster pays mechanic and features expanding wilds and a re-spin feature.

Land a wild and it will expand towards the centre of the reels, to become a 2×2 symbol and trigger a free re-spin. If any wilds overlap, they create a win multiplier for all clusters involved leading to potential wins of over x1,670 the original stake.

Mathias Larsson, managing director of Spearhead Studios, said: “MegaNova it’s an excellent addition to our ever-growing games portfolio, and we are sure it’s going to be a big hit.

“We are right on track with our gaming releases, and very confident that by the end of this year, we’ll manage to establish Spearhead Studios as a reliable provider offering a vast collection of titles in many jurisdictions, in line with our vision of making bespoke games for local markets.”

Kevin Corti, game development director at Spearhead Studios, added: “MegaNova offers players something different than what they are expecting. We are inviting them to join a tranquil, soothing game that bursts into life whenever one or more of the wilds land.

“The work we’ve put into this title paid off, and we are happy to welcome it into our portfolio. The game kicks into life with any wins, and then really heats up if the player lands one or more of the fiery wilds.”

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Relax Gaming – TNT Tumble

A new entrant into Relax Gaming’s Tumble series has debuted, with the firm’s introduction set in a serene meadow lined by Alpine mountains.

TNT Tumble is a 5×7 grid slot, the gameplay of which offers players the opportunity to mine for valuable crystals and big wins of over 12,000x stake.

The game features TNT blocks which destroy a layer of dark stone when they fall, as well as drill wilds which travel down the reels racking up big prizes to add to the win.

In the free spins bonus round, awarded when all dark stone blocks in the main game are destroyed, the player is provided with three variations of volatility to choose from: multipliers, multipliers and extra spins and extra spins.

“TNT Tumble is set to become a new fan-favourite, offering players the familiar excitement of the Tumble series with a range of new mechanics that get hearts racing.

“The quality animations, sound and visuals all come together in this slot to create a slick and customisable game that is packed with engagement and retention potential, making for a dynamite addition to our operator partners’ portfolios.”  – Simon Hammon, Relax Gaming CPO.

Spearhead Studios – Lara Jones is Cleopatra

Set inside the tomb of the Egyptian Queen, Lara Jones returns fresh from the adventures contained within precursor game The Book of Souls.

Featuring a 96.46 per cent RTP, the 5×3 video slot with ten pay lines and a maximum win approaching 17,000x.

The base game offers single-line wins of up to 3,000x and the Cleopatra spin which, when triggered, sees all Queen, Jack and 10 symbols being replaced with the top-paying Cleopatra symbol potentially generating wins in excess of 1,000x. All base and feature wins can be entered into the gamble ladder to potentially increase them up to €30,000.

The appearance of three scatters in the base game will transport the player to deep inside Cleopatra’s tomb and grant them an initial ten free spins.

“I am thrilled that we are bringing our lead character, from our top-performing game The Book of Souls into our latest title, Lara Jones is Cleopatra. She will continue to star in upcoming titles, along with many other entertaining characters which we plan to introduce in the forthcoming months.” – Mathias Larsson, managing director at Spearhead.

Pragmatic Play – Fruit Rainbow

Casino content developer Pragmatic Play introduces Fruit Rainbow, offering a fresh spin on the classic fruit machine, with a 5×4, 40 payline grid featuring with fruit symbols, while wilds take the form of a rainbow.

The diamond acts as a scatter symbol and if five land on the reels on any singular spin, players will receive a payout of 500x their stake. If the entire grid fills with the stacked rainbow Wilds, users will be awarded with 2000x their bet stake.

“Our portfolio offers a unique and diverse collection of games and Fruit Rainbow gives players a classic fruit machine experience with a thrilling twist.

“Its colourful gameplay and potential for extremely high wins thanks to the stacked rainbow Wilds will give Pragmatic Play fans another exciting product in our slot catalogue.” – Melissa Summerfield, chief commercial officer at Pragmatic Play.

Lightning Box – Blown Away

Sydney-based Lightning Box has introduced the latest addition to its igaming portfolio, with Blown Away set aboard a fishing ship which has been thrown off course. The scurvy crew, led by the walrus, are trying to whip up several big wins in order to get them back on track.

Excitement builds when a tornado lands on the last reel. With a gust of wind, the lowest royal symbol is removed and another re-spin awarded. This can continue until no royals are left on the reels.

Three boat symbols trigger free spins in which removed Royals remain removed for the duration of the spins, with the addition of a cow multiplier designed to add to the fun and thrill of the game.

Blown Away has initially entered a period of exclusivity with Sky Vegas for two weeks, before general release on April 15.

“We’re hoping this newest title will blow players’ socks off, particularly with the tornado respin feature which could boost payouts by up to seven times. We’re also looking forward to seeing how it does with Sky Vegas before going on general release elsewhere.” – Peter Causley, CEO and co-founder of Lightning Box.

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Microgaming – Deco Diamonds Deluxe

Offering a slice of 1920s nostalgia Deco Diamonds Deluxe is the latest exclusive online slot developed by Just For The Win for Microgaming.

The five-reel, nine-payline title comes complete with diamond-encrusted reels and a plethora of glitzy symbols, as well as a bonus wheel, accessed via silver, gold or diamond levels, with win potential of up to 1,000x the initial bet.

“Deco Diamonds Deluxe is a glamorous, art-deco inspired slot with all the charm and excitement of the Jazz Age. 

“Glistening diamonds, fruits and a full cast of glittering symbols zoom across the reels in this fast-paced title complemented by a superb soundtrack. 

“Deco Diamonds Deluxe pairs new mechanics with enhanced original features to create a truly spectacular game with the potential for significant rewards.” – Johan Persson, CEO at Just For The Win.

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High 5 Games – Shadow of the Panther Power Bet

The independent casino games provider has come forward with an enhanced version of its Shadow of the Panther title, remixed to incorporate the ‘Power Bet’ feature.

Shadow of the Panther Power Bet, an 8×5, 80 payline slot, follows the part man, part beast as he emerges from the darkness to navigate his way through the jungle.

The latest incarnation of the title features four different Power Bet options, where players can turbo charge their wins for 30 consecutive spins at the cost of 10x, 20x, 30x or 40x the current stake.

“This popular game is emerging from the darkness once again and now features the energetic Power Bet feature to add a new excitement to the gameplay. 

“The ride for the player is climactic, and comes with a crescendo and bang that slot players worldwide have not seen before.

“Shadow of the Panther Power Bet features several new innovative features and improved graphics from the original title, demonstrating the high standard of quality we have set for our regular distribution of tentpole games.” – Nicholas Chin, senior director of business development at High 5 Games

Lightning Box – Respin Racer

The Sydney-based slot developer is taking players on a fast-paced Arizona adventure, with the 3×5 reel, 25-line slot seeing the Road Runner scorch across the dirt.

Set against a rocky desert highway, Respin Racer features a respins bonus feature that is triggered when six positions contain one of the golden symbols. 

These turn into stacked Road Runner symbols and if the wild kangaroo lands, players will be on course for big payouts of up to nine times their line win.

“Get ready to strap in with our latest game, Respin Racer, which is sure to get hearts pumping and players on the edge of their seats.

“The latest addition to our portfolio has a number of innovative elements including expanding wilds and the possibility of resetting spins during the Respin Bonus feature, all of which are designed to make sure players keep their pedal to the metal.” – Peter Causley, CEO and co-founder of Lightning Box.

Play’n Go – Rainforest Magic

The latest slot entrant to the bustling Play’n Go portfolio, the 5-reel title is set against the theme of a lush rainforest and features a whole host of colourful and exotic animals adorning the reels.

In the first release of the final quarter for the firm, Rainforest Magic comes complete with mystery symbol, which sees pop-ups appear during the game and reveal themselves after all of the reels have stopped spinning, which is designed to add a more suspenseful feel to the overall game.

“Rainforest Magic is a simple, easy to play game, that is going to delight plenty of players in the market with its fun features and great design.

“It marks the start of the final quarter of the year, but we are continuing just as strongly as ever. We intend to finish 2019 with a flourish and move straight into the business of conquering 2020.” – Johan Törnqvist, CEO of Play’n Go.

Betsoft Gaming – Caishen’s Arrival

Featuring a multiplier of over 35000x, Caishen, the Chinese god of wealth, takes centre stage in the new title and features as a wild symbol in the second entrant to Betsoft’s ‘Red Dragon’ collection.

The slot offers players 10 free spins with a 3x multiplier on all wins, so Caishen’s fortune can be shared by all. 

Stacking three portraits of the oriental deity on a reel earns players a full reel wild and a free re-spin. Players can delve even deeper into Caishen’s world of riches by seeking out the coin purse scatter.  Rewards are triggered when three or more of these symbols appear anywhere on the reels.

“Caishen’s Arrival is a brilliant addition to our online offering and Red Dragon series. With a sky-high multiplier and plenty of pay-lines, players venture into a land of riches beyond expectation.” – Annamaria Anastasi, marketing director at Betsoft Gaming.

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Nolimit City

The first of two August releases has emanated from the casino platform and game developer, with Thor: Hammer Time live across all partners.

Guaranteeing “a fun engrossing experience with a high win potential,” the 5×3, 20 win line slot strives to ramp up engagement via four key features, including Asgard spins, rune raze, hammer time and Thor’s electrifying lightning bonus, which is triggered when he lands on the 5th reel.

Per Lindheimer, product owner at Nolimit City, commented: “Being brought up in a small town with strong Viking heritage made this slot close to my heart, and to be honest, every slot provider needs a slot with a Viking theme. 

“Thor: Hammer Time has one of the best KPI’s for big wins but also amazing KPI’s for the hit frequency for these big wins – it is a volatile game, but you’ll see the big wins hit with the force of lightning more than once – that’s for sure.”

Habanero 

The slots and table games provider is challenging players to channel their inner courage and wisdom via its latest release, Nuwa.

Designed for optimal performance across mobile and desktop, the title focuses upon goddesses from Chinese mythology and features a wealth of bonuses and free games.

Toni Karapetrov, head of corporate communications at Habanero, commented: “Nuwa is synonymous with Chinese Mythology, and our latest release is sure to prove popular in a range of markets.

“As with all Habanero releases, Nuwa features the latest in high-end graphics and sounds and with a double-layered bonus round, we are giving players even more chances to win big.”

Blueprint Gaming

UK-based slots developer Blueprint Gaming is striving to bring a touch of magic to its pub fruit series, after adding Genie Jackpots: Cave of Wonders.

Bringing its iconic character to life once again, the title contains all the classic symbols, features and characters from the original release with the addition of several new pub fruit mechanics to enhance the gaming experience, including a bonus trail, ladder and hi/lo gamble feature.

Players have access to 16 features and the chance to reach the super board, along with the opportunity to enter the cave of wonders should they collect three lamps or more, where the genie can grant a huge payout.

Jo Purvis, director of marketing and relationships at Blueprint Gaming, noted: “We’re delighted to see the return of the genie, who will make dreams come true for players as they sail away on a magic carpet ride to enchanting prizes.

“The original game was a massive hit and transforming the gameplay into the classic pub fruit machine format is sure to resonate with a wide range of players.”

Lightning Box

Sydney-based slots developer Lightning Box has added the latest title to its slot portfolio with Pinata Bucks, in the same week the company has enhanced its US footprint via the release of further titles in New Jersey.

The 1296-payways slot, which will be available exclusively via SG Digital, features Lightning Box’s patented Reelfecta reel, which comprises 16 mini-reels. 

If six or more pinata symbols hit the reels at the same time during the base game the lock and spin feature is initiated, which awards five free spins and can award up to 16 pinatas.  

Peter Causley, CEO and co-founder of Lightning Box, stated: “We’re delighted to release Pinata Bucks, the newest Reelfecta title in the Lightning Box portfolio.

“With a fun theme, engaging graphics, and huge win potential, Pinata Bucks could be an explosive adventure for players.”

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Caesars Entertainment

Caesars Entertainment has appointed Kim Harris Jones to its board of directors, growing its board membership count to 10.

Harris Jones brings experience in strategic corporate leadership to Caesars, both as an executive and a board member. She retired from Mondelez International as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller in 2015 after it was spun off from Kraft Foods, where she had worked since 2009 as SVP and Corporate Controller.

“Kim Harris Jones is a tremendous addition to the Caesars Entertainment leadership team,” commented Gary Carano, Executive Chair of the Board at Caesars Entertainment.

“With her extensive experience in finance and a reputation as a thoughtful and engaged leader inside some of the largest consumer-packaged goods and automotive companies, Kim’s addition will give us another lens through which to see stronger, more dynamic future possibilities for Caesars Entertainment.”

Before Kraft, Harris Jones spent 17 years at Chrysler, holding several leadership positions including Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller. She also worked at General Motors for six years and has been featured in publications such as BoardProspects Magazine, CFO Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine and Savoy Magazine.

Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment, added: “I’m pleased to count Kim Harris Jones among our board of directors. Kim shares our vision for strategic, collaborative innovation. She has outstanding experience navigating complex issues and implementing transformation for optimisation.

“I look forward to working with her, the rest of our board, and the management team to continue to drive results for our guests, our team members, and our shareholders.”

Bragg Gaming

Bragg Gaming Group has appointed Neill Whyte as Chief Commercial Officer, bringing over 18 years of igaming experience to the company’s leadership team.

Whyte most recently worked as CCO at Digital Gaming Corporation for its B2B igaming division, helping to launch and grow its content distribution business in the US. He has also held roles at Apricot Investments, Genera Networks and Microgaming.

Matevž Mazij, CEO at Bragg, commented: “I am very pleased to be announcing today the appointment of Neill Whyte as Chief Commercial Officer at Bragg. His igaming product and market knowledge, together with his record in driving growth from developing successful and mutually beneficial commercial partnerships are exceptional.

“As we leverage our broad content and product portfolio to grow in existing and new markets, including in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe, Neill’s unique combination of knowledge, skills and experience in this sector are a perfect fit for our ambitions at Bragg.”

At Bragg, Whyte will lead the company’s global commercial teams to drive growth across all product verticals, including proprietary online casino content, exclusive content from partners, the HUB casino content aggregation platform, Fuze player engagement and its player account management platform and turnkey solutions.

Whyte added: “It’s an honour to join Matevž and the wider teams at Bragg already in place across North America, Europe and India. I have been impressed with the depth and quality of the content, product and technology offerings at Bragg, and its ability to rapidly adapt, certify and deploy this content and technology in newly regulated markets is a distinct advantage.

“We also have a huge opportunity to grow our footprint with our existing customers in markets in which we are already established. Our content and product roadmaps are second to none, and I’m planning to get on the road in the coming weeks and months to meet the team and our customers and to start building for the next stage of mutual growth. I can’t wait to get going.”

White Hat Gaming

White Hat Gaming has appointed Justin Psaila as its new Chief Financial Officer.

Psaila brings nearly two decades’ worth of industry experience to the company after spending eight years at Betsson Group and almost nine years in his previous CFO role at Gaming Innovation Group.

Phillip Gelvan, CEO of White Hat Gaming, said: “We are delighted to announce that Justin Psaila will be joining the White Hat Gaming team as CFO. Justin is well respected in the industry, and I have no doubt his appointment will strengthen our already impressive executive team.

“White Hat is consistently working to deliver on its global expansion goals, and Justin will be key in ensuring the company’s financial objectives are attained.”

Overseeing White Hat’s financial division, Psaila will assist the provider in enhancing its operations globally, particularly in the US.

Commenting on his appointment, Psaila said: “I am very happy to be starting my new position as Group Chief Financial Officer at White Hat Gaming.

“I am joining a brilliant team and look forward to helping deliver on White Hat’s ambitious growth plans across the US and beyond.”

Sportradar

Behshad Behzadi has been named Sportradar Group’s Chief Technology Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer.

Based at Sportradar’s headquarters in Switzerland and reporting to CEO Carsten Koerl, Behzadi will help drive the usage and adoption of AI and technology to enhance its product offerings and roadmap to deliver hyper-personalized experiences for sports fans. 

He will also use his experience in leading initiatives aimed at improving internal operational efficiency to help optimise processes and drive innovation across the business.

Koerl said: “We are proud to welcome Behshad, a world-renowned leader in harnessing generative AI and other advanced technologies, who marries a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen.

“His proven track record in developing and commercialising product strategies to accelerate growth and innovation, as well as spearheading initiatives aimed at improving internal operational efficiency, will bolster our leadership position, keeping Sportradar at the forefront of technological advancement.”

Behzadi brings over 20 years of experience to Sportradar, having previously worked for Google Zurich, playing a key role in Google’s AI-first strategy as Co-Founder of Google Assistant, Google Lens, Google Smart Display and the Next Gen Assistant. Most recently, he led Google Cloud’s Conversational AI and applied Generative AI initiative.

Behzadi said: “Sportradar is an exceptional company and category leader operating at the global intersection of sports, technology and digital content. I am very excited to join an organization that pushes the boundaries on technology and puts a premium on innovation.

“I look forward to working alongside Carsten, the rest of the executive management team and their talented group of creators to continue Sportradar’s history of innovation as the Company enters its next exciting chapter.”

Continent 8 Technologies

Continent 8 Technologies has appointed Jamie Garcia as a Regional Sales Director.

Garcia brings over 10 years of experience to Continent 8, having held senior positions at the likes of Scientific Games and Williams Gaming. She joins from Gaming Laboratories International where she was a Senior Account Executive. 

Commenting on her new role, Garcia said: “My skillset is ideally suited to the role of Regional Sales Director. I’m looking forward to using the experience and expertise I have built over my career to provide even more support and value to our customers. 

“North America is an incredibly exciting market with big opportunities for operators and suppliers to explore, but they need the regulatory guidance and technical infrastructure and cybersecurity creativity for their iGaming and online sports betting requirements, and that’s exactly what Continent 8 provides.” 

At Continent 8, Garcia will be responsible for driving infrastructure growth and cybersecurity opportunities in the igaming and online sports betting market, supporting new strategic sales initiatives to benefit the company’s service portfolio.

Brian Koh, CCO at Continent 8 Technologies, added: “Jamie has a proven track record at high-calibre organisations such as GLI and Scientific Games. 

“This is just the sort of expertise we want to bring to our organization and US sales team. This is a market that has shown tremendous growth potential, and we want to continue to support our customers in the new and upcoming regulated states in which they operate. 

“With Jamie on board, we can deepen the relationships we have with our customers and ensure they are getting the most out of the infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions and services we provide.”

Lightning Box Games

David Little has announced that he is leaving Lightning Box Games.

In a LinkedIn post, Little stated that he would be stepping down from his position as Director of the slots content supplier, a company which he co-founded in 2004 alongside CEO Peter Causley.

Little said: “After 20 incredible years, the time has come for me to step back from Lightning Box, a company I had the privilege of co-founding and building alongside some outstanding individuals. As I move on to new ventures, I want to express my deep gratitude to everyone who has been instrumental in our journey and success.

“As Lightning Box continues to flourish under new ownership, I am proud to see the legacy we built together reaching new heights. Thank you to the entire “Box” team and everyone at Light and Wonder for making it an absolute pleasure to work with.

“For now, a deserved break. For the future, stay tuned.”

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Stunt Stars – Lightning Box

Set in Hollywood, Lightning Box’s latest slot shows players the life of a stunt performer on a 5×3 reel set with 243 ways to win and bonus features including skydive and stunt double scatters. This title has high volatility with an RTP of 96 per cent.

David Little, CPO at Lightning Box, stated: “Stunt Stars should be a smash hit with players, and we’re delighted to be making such a fast and exciting start to the new year with Rank. There are plenty of thrills and spills to blow away the January blues.”

Low value symbols come in the form of the high end of a deck of cards, from 10 through to Ace, with boots and cinema reels depicting the medium value symbols. 

High value symbols are represented by male and female stunt actors. These symbols can offer between x1.16 and x10, depending on the amount of winning combinations that land on one go. 

Scatter stunt double stars are available, offering a payout of x1 when three, four or five scatters land on the reels at once and triggering free spins when five land on the same spin. Skydive scatters are also included, triggering the skydive bonus when three or more land at once.

At the start of the skydive bonus game, players must choose one of three skydiving characters to carry out the feature. These characters then set off on a skydive, collecting features that will impact a free spins feature that is triggered at the end of the dive. 

Players can collect hearts for extra free spins and stars to land stunt double scatters in the free spins feature. Once the skydiver uses their parachute, the player will be taken to the free spins. 

Rob Procter, VP Game Development at Light & Wonder, added: “After the success of games such as Divine Stars, we are pleased to welcome Stunt Stars to our ever-growing portfolio. The combination of bonuses, features, and many different ways to win gives fans the chance to try out a title which we know will be extremely popular.”

Goddess of Egypt – 3 Oaks Gaming

Taking players to ancient Egypt, 3 Oaks Gaming’s latest release showcases a 6×5 reel set that uses scatter-pays to offer a maximum win of up to x12,373, in addition to cascading wins that can reveal multipliers.

Sebastian Damian, Managing Director at 3 Oaks Gaming, stated: “Goddess of Egypt sees us explore new concepts in our latest release, with cascading wins, a pays anywhere structure, and giant win potential combining in a classic theme.

“We’re really excited about the potential of the game, and what it brings to our broader portfolio, as we continue to strive to bring diversity and enjoyment to fans of our portfolio.”

Goddess of Egypt is a scatter-paying slot title, meaning that symbols can form winning combinations wherever they land on the reels, as long as at least eight identical symbols appear.

This is also a cascading wins title, causing symbols in a winning formation to disappear after providing their payout to increase the win potential of an already successful spin. 

Cascading wins can reveal multipliers between x2 and x500 that drop into empty spaces on the board. At the end of each cascading win’s spin, the multipliers will be accumulated and applied to the entire payout of that round. 

With the free spins feature, players are awarded 15 free spins while landing an extra three high value scatters will award an additional five turns. 

For the duration of the free spins, all multipliers from cascading wins are added to a multiplier tally that becomes attributed to the free spins payout at the end of the feature, rather than at the end of each spin. 

Divine Gongs – Kalamba Games 

The first east-Asian inspired slot in this selection, Kalamba Game’s latest release uses a 5×3 reel set with 20-paylines and bonus features including rabbit wilds and K-cash spins.

Alex Cohen, COO and Co-Founder at Kalamba Games, commented: “We wanted to start this year with a bang, or rather a gong in this case, to showcase our wider plans for 2023.

“Divine Gongs perfectly encapsulates this ambition delivering numerous different features, a bonus round which is improved through base game play all interestingly juxtaposed against a zen-like location. 

“With big wins and entertainment at its heart, we look forward to seeing players’ reception to this Asian-inspired release.”

Low value symbols come in the form of the high end of a deck of cards, from 10 through to Ace, with Asian lanterns, drums and vases depicting the medium value symbols.

Golden boats are used for the high value symbols. These symbols can offer between x5 and x50, depending on the amount of matching combinations that fall on one go.

Moreover, golden gong scatters can drop into play, triggering the K-cash spins feature if three or more land on the reels at once.

With the K-cash spins, players can trigger the feature with one of three prize boosters, increasing the payout of the bonus game mode by either 10, 30 or 50 per cent.

In this game mode, players are given three spins to land as many multiplied bet amount gong symbols as possible on an empty reel set. 

Each symbol that lands on the reels will reset the number of spins to three, with the sum of all gongs being given to the player at the end of the feature. 

Dragon Hero – Pragmatic Play

Another east-Asian release, Pragmatic Play’s latest slot introduces players to a fiery dragon on a 5×4 reel set with 20-paylines and a maximum win of up to x5,000 the player’s stake. This fire-breathing slot title has high volatility and an RTP of 96 per cent.

Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “Dragon Hero is a bold and exciting title with every spin in both the base game and free spins round being able to award players multiple wilds, features and super wilds.

“Our slot roadmap for this year is set to build on the success of 2022 and players can expect the signature breadth of engaging features, themes and gameplay that Pragmatic Play is synonymous for. 

“We’re excited at the prospect of creating content that encapsulates what it is to be a player favourite that our fans can return to time and again.”

Two wilds are available with a Yin and Yang standard wild appearing anywhere on the board and a golden dragon super wild only appearing on reels two, three and four. 

Both wilds substitute for all symbols in the game other than the scatter and the super wild will place three standard wilds on the middle reels when it appears on the board. 

Additionally, scatter symbols are represented by scatter text underneath a dragon. Landing three, four, or five scatters on the same spin will award six, eight or 10 spins on a bonus wheel that decides how many free spins will be activated.

When three or more scatters land on the same spin, the free spins feature is activated. This presents a bonus wheel that spins through numeric values, deciding how many free spins will be awarded to the player. 

During these free spins, any super wilds that appear will leave their allocated wilds on the reel set for the entire duration of the bonus game mode. 

Cash-a-Cabana – Play’n GO

Play’n GO has pulled down the curtain on its latest showbiz slot title, Cash-a-Cabana, which offers a maximum win of up to x10,000 the player’s stake using a 5×3 reel set with 20-paylines. 

Low value symbols are represented by the high end of a deck of cards, with 10 through to Ace. If the right amount of matching combinations land on a single spin, these symbols can offer between x1 and x10 the player’s bet.

High value symbols are depicted as rum and coke glasses, shrimp cocktails, couples and a horn player. These symbols can offer between x10 and x100, depending on the amount of winning combinations that land in one go.

Cabaret girl wilds can also drop into play, often appearing expanded to fill out entire reels. These wilds substitute for all symbols in the game other than the scatter and will appear with x2 multipliers. 

Host scatters are available on reels one, three and five. Landing three on the same spin will trigger the cabana show bonus round with 10 free spins.

During the free spins feature, scatters will award an additional two free turns each time they drop into play with a maximum of 30 free spins available. 

In the base game, wild symbols can only appear expanded once on each spin. These expanded wilds can appear up to three times on the same free spin during the bonus game mode.

Each wild that lands during this feature can increase a win multiplier from x1 to x20.

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Road Rage – Nolimit City

Nolimit City tasks players with getting behind the wheel and managing their temper in Road Rage, a 5×3 reel slot with up to 259-winways and a maximum win of up to x36,000 the player’s stake.

Before each bonus mode, a rage buff feature is activated, deciding if any special features will be applied to the bonus mode. This feature presents one of six road signs, each offering a different feature including respins, sticky multipliers and wild car direction changes.

With the morning rush bonus mode six free spins are awarded to the player while a wild car acts as a sticky wild with a multiplier. Landing one more scatter during this feature will upgrade the bonus game to highway jam. 

In highway jam, eight free spins are provided to the player and two wild cars will act as sticky wilds with multipliers. During this feature, the number of rows increases to four and landing an additional scatter will trigger the city mayhem bonus feature.

This city mayhem bonus feature increases the rows to five while awarding 10 free spins to the player. All three wild cars will be present as this feature begins, acting as sticky wilds. 

Sebastian Hovenberg, Product Owner at Nolimit City, said: “ We’ve all been there; struggling, gnawing, and swearing in one way or another, making enemies with your fellow drivers and asking yourself how they’re still alive,

“Relive these moments in our comical approach as a slot, in Road Rage! The characters are angry, drive recklessly and nothing’s going their way. Buckle up!”

Shifting Seas – Thunderkick

Thunderkick ventures to the seven seas to tackle the waves in its most recent slot Shifting Seas. 

A six-reel, high volatile slot, with shifting rows ranging from two to five squares, Shifting Seas has 117,649-payways and a maximum win of up to x15,000 the player’s stake.

Shifting Seas works as its name suggests, with symbols shifting one reel to the right with each consecutive win. This occurs due to winning symbols on a payline disappearing to make way for new symbols. 

With each consecutive win, the reel furthest to the right gets shifted out of play and a new five-row reel enters play on the left side of the board. If a player can land five consecutive wins then the entire board will have 5×5 reels. The symbols on the new furthest-left reel will be duplicates of the reel to its right. 

With the free spins bonus mode, eight free spins are awarded to the player. If another scatter is pushed out of the furthest-right reel during this feature then an additional four spins will be awarded to the player. 

During the free spins feature, the wild reel bonus can be activated randomly. This causes the left-most reel to be filled out by wilds. This reel starts with a multiplier of x1 that applies to any wins gained while it is on the reel. With each consecutive win it will shift one reel further to the right while increasing its multiplier by one.

Richy Panda – PopOk Gaming

PopOk Gaming has embraced the beloved black and white Chinese figure in Richy Panda, the firm’s recent slot. 

Richy Panda is a 6×3-6, 46,656-payline slot that includes a free spins mode, as well as multipliers, which can increase select modes, and a Buy Feature.

In the base game, the wild symbol can land on reels two, three, four and five. Once this happens, it will substitute for all symbols, except the bonus. 

Furthermore, the game includes multipliers, which are available in both game modes. These can appear randomly outside the reels. In the base game, multipliers can randomly appear once on each new game round. For the duration of the round, whenever any new multipliers appear where there is a win, the multiplier value applied to the win. 

Additionally, within the free spins mode, the multiplier value can be between either x2 and x20. 

If the player lands four or more scatter symbols on the grid it will trigger the free spins mode and award 15 spins to the player. This can be retriggered during the feature by landing three or more scatters on any reel, awarding five additional spins in the process.

Lightning Blaze – Lightning Box

Lightning Box has revamped and revitalised a Light & Wonder land-based machine title in its video slot, Lightning Blaze, a 5×3 reel slot with 40-paylines and bonus features including lightning respins and growing symbols.

Michael Maokhamphiou, Operations Manager at Lightning Box, explained: “Lightning Respin has become a fan-favourite mechanic with the feature now available in some of our most popular titles, including Lightning Gorilla, Lightning Shenlong and now Lightning Blaze.

“This game is inspired by igaming’s land-based heritage yet fires up the classic fruit machine with new features and innovation, whilst providing players with familiar symbols within a timeless theme.”

During the lightning free spins bonus, only cash value symbols can drop onto the reels and three respins are awarded to the player initially.

Random reels between one and five are then chosen to be activated for the respins, with an electrical border indicating which reels are active. If a cash value drops into one of the active reels then an additional three respins will be awarded to the player and the cash value will be added to the payout of the respins.

Rob Procter, VP Game Development at Light & Wonder, commented: “Lightning Blaze will expand Lightning Box’s varied and high-quality portfolio of games. 

“The title incorporates both classic gameplay and modern features which will have universal appeal to players. We are excited to add Lightning Blaze to our OpenGaming platform.”

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The slot specialist, which is one of Light & Wonder’s in-house studios, will introduce the Lightning Horseman title to the free-to-play social casinos. Another title, Phoenix Coins, will be added to its portfolio in the coming months, with more titles following thereafter.

Lightning Horseman features jackpot wins, the ‘fan favourite’ lightning respin mechanic and a classic horror theme, which has reportedly gained both critical and commercial success since its launch.

Michael Carpenter, CEO of Ruby Seven, said: “Players have come to expect innovative titles when visiting our casinos and this has become key to our success. Adding yet more releases from Lightning Box’s impressive portfolio will aid in delivering on one of our core goals.”

Ruby Seven operates for several US land-based casino groups, including Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, Pechanga Casino Resort, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, the Delaware North Gaming Group and others.

Carpenter added: “We are excited to be working with the provider in this latest capacity and this is a reflection of our overall growth in recent times as we expand upon existing partnerships.”

The Lightning Horseman title will join other games currently available with Lightning Box, such as Chicken Fox, Silver Lioness 4x and Blown Away.

“It’s been a pleasure to build upon our partnership with Ruby Seven,” added David Little, CPO at Lightning Box. 

“We have had a great reception from their players to the current games and being able to grow this portfolio further is testament to our high quality and varied slots catalogue.”

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