Trillionaire – Red Tiger, NetEnt and FashionTV Gaming Group

Players are invited to strut their stuff in this three-way collaboration, with the 5-reel video slot inspired by a song from the global fashion and lifestyle channel, and features ‘I Want to be a Trillionaire’ by FashionTV star, Anja J.

During the base game, when supermodel symbols appear fully visible on screen, they will turn into wilds and substitute for all paying symbols. Reels may at random nudge a partially visible Supermodel until she is fully visible.

Three wheel symbols on the first, third and fifth reels will activate the Fashion Wheel, where those that reach the fourth concentric circle will land a heightened win.

Additionally, three free spins symbols on the first, third and fifth reels will award eight free spins. All low-paying symbols will be removed during the free spins round.

“The combination of the high lifestyle and luxury of our brand and the unique excitement of the online casino experience is encapsulated in Trillionaire.

“We are thrilled with the results of our partnership with NetEnt and the amazing creative work of Red Tiger, and we are sure this world-class slot will serve to significantly enhance our gaming industry presence as we move into a new era of FashionTV-branded luxury experiences in igaming.” – Shai Kaplun, COO at FashionTV Gaming Group.

Book of Nile: Magic Choice – NetGame Entertainment

NetGame Entertainment’s Book of Nile: Magic Choice is a 3×5, 10 payline slot which sees players reunited with Egyptian pyramids as adventurers search for the magic free spins and expanding symbols to win big.

The most valuable symbol of the game is the Secret Book, which is both wild and scatter. If three or more books are found on the reels then ten free games will launch the magic free spins bonus game.

At the heart of the adventure is the chance for players to make a magic choice which will shape their destiny. Before the magic free spins bonus game begins, players choose one of nine symbols which becomes a special expanding symbol.

If three or more scatters land on the reels within the bonus game, players are rewarded with ten more free spins and they can choose another symbol. This retrigger feature gives players the chance to keep infinitely picking new expanding symbols all the way until activating nine special expanding symbols.

“The Book of Nile series continues to be a blockbuster performer and magic choice is a marvellous addition. Players have the magic in their fingertips to make a choice that will deliver their destiny on the reels.” – Andrey Vajdyuk, NetGame Entertainment’s head of business development.

Big Money Frenzy – Blueprint Gaming

Blueprint Gaming has introduced its classic-themed Big Money Frenzy, which encompasses a number of functions synonymous with Blueprint titles, such as transforming symbols, while also incorporating the hold and win mechanics within the money spins bonus round.

During this feature, players are given three spins to secure prizes, while each new money spins symbol in view resets the remaining spins to three. The frenzy spins mode is said to elevate the gameplay to a ‘whole new level’, where all cash values in view are awarded on every free spin.

“Big Money Frenzy is another example of how Blueprint is delivering quality content packed with a wide range of features that are in demand from both operators and players.

“With a simple yet absorbing gameplay containing fun and engaging concepts, the game is another important addition to our ever-expanding portfolio.” – Jo Purvis, director of key accounts and marketing UK, at Blueprint Gaming.

Sphinx Fortune – Booming Games

Sphinx Fortune by Booming Games is a five-reel video slot that offers up to 576 paylines alongside a pyramid hold and win feature, as well as a wheel of fortune and nudging wild multiplier and free spins.

During the base game, if the player matches symbols in any position on three or more adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel to the rightmost, they achieve a winning combination with only the longest matching combo per symbol being paid.

The 4×1 wild symbols can appear on reels two, three and four and will always nudge to be fully visible. For every nudge, the win multiplier will increase by one.

Several nudging wild multipliers will be added to a total wild multiplier. The nudging wild multiplier symbol will substitute for any other symbol except the free spin scatter and the pyramid bonus symbol.

Moreover, within the pyramid hold and win feature, which can be triggered by landing two pyramid symbols on reels one and five, once activated the previously mentioned reels will be removed during this round.

The feature always starts with three respins and each time a new value symbol lands, the respin count resets back to three. Furthermore, only the coin symbol and blanks can land in this mode.

When there are no respins left, or if all the 12 value symbols have landed, the coin values are added together and a Wheel of Fortune appears with the possibility of multiplying the players total winnings.

Additionally, if the player lands three scatter symbols on reels two, three and four, they will be awarded eight free spins.

“Sphinx Fortune is a really nice union of theme and mechanics. We fully expect this high volatility slot to be a huge success across all player groups due to the combination of exciting and entertaining features and the potential for huge wins,” – Moritz Blume, Booming Games’ head of product.

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Twin Spin Megaways – NetEnt

NetEnt has combined “one of its most successful slots with the industry’s top mechanic,” as the developer introduces Twin Spin Megaways.

The six-reel title sees the return of the Twin Reel feature, which has been complemented by NetEnt’s Avalanche mechanic and Megaways, on licence from Big Time Gaming.

With old-Vegas aesthetics, including retro-style graphics and jazz sounds, the feature combination adds an extra twist to the game as the number of symbols on the reels is randomly chosen on each spin, reaching up to 117649 Megaways.

“Twin Spin is a signature title in our portfolio which continues to attract players years after release, so with the addition of the Megaways and Avalanche features, we expect this title will be one of our biggest releases of the year.

“The look and feel of the original have been replicated perfectly to match the excitement of the enhanced gameplay, making Twin Spin Megaways a headline game that will no doubt draw in the crowds for our operator partners.” – Andy Whitworth, Chief Commercial Officer at NetEnt.

Rise of Athena – Play’n Go

The latest Play’n Go slot release is introduced as part of a double debut, with Rise of Athena showcased alongside Viking Runecraft Bingo.

Rise of Athena, is a 5×3 video slot based on the mythological Greek goddess of wisdom and featuring various symbols from her lore, including Athena, Pegasus and her owl Glaukopis.

The wild symbol substitutes for all symbols except scatter, and appears only on reels two, three, and four. Each wild provides a x1, x2 or x3 multiplier. Multipliers accumulate when more than one wild is present on a payline – resulting in a maximum multiplier of x27.

If the player lands three or more scatter symbols the game awards 12 free spins. Wild symbols are sticky, until their multiplier runs out. The multiplier on each wild reduces by one between each spin.

Once no multiplier remains, the respective wild symbol is removed from the reels. Additional free spins cannot be won; the scatter symbol is not present in free spins.

“This isn’t the first time we’ve had multiple releases on the same day; we have built ourselves into a position where it is well within our capacity to deliver more than one high-quality title into the market simultaneously.

“Of course, these are two different games giving two different experiences, giving more new options for operators to entertain their players, and that’s what it’s all about.” – Martin Zettergren, Play’n Go CPO.

Wheel of Wonders – Push Gaming

Wheel of Wonders, which is out now following an exclusive launch with operator Casumo, features an expanding grid that starts out at 6×3 in the base game and boasts potential to grow to 6×6, with up to 46,656 ways to win.

The expanding grid is designed to allow players to experience “the thrill of progression and anticipation with every spin” as they hunt down instant wins and unique features.

The slot is said to include big win potential in its base game via the inclusion of win multipliers along with its free games. Upon fully expanding the reels, players will be immersed into the Wheel of Wonders feature, filled with progressive multipliers, level-up possibilities and the retrigger meter which fills with every win, granting more spins and bigger multipliers.

“Every game we deliver to operators and their players has to bring something new to the table, and Wheel of Wonders does just that.

“Created to bring about another level of entertainment in slot games, with a base game full of features that leads into an free spins feature that has huge potential – we are confident that this slot will prove to be popular among a wide range of demographics.

“Not only across a variety of markets, but especially for slot enthusiasts that are looking for something new.” – James Marshall, CEO at Push Gaming.

Beast Saga – Booongo

Set in an ornate temple in the Far East, Booongo’s 5×4, 50-payline Beast Saga includes stacked symbols as heroes battle on the reels.

Yin and Yang symbols act as wilds across the gameplay, with the fearsome Dragon Beast the highest-paying character. Three or more Scatter symbols will trigger the free spins mode, with 10 spins building excitement as stacked reels can lead to larger payouts.

“Creating quality diverse titles is vitally important in our design process and we’re thrilled to meet our expectations with the launch Beast Saga.

“Within its beautifully crafted setting, stacked symbols mean any spin can lead to a lucrative win and the mystical Beast rewards players upon the reels. We look forward to seeing how our latest release is received by our customers and fans alike.” – Yuriy Muratov, head of account management and business development at Booongo.

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NetEnt – Rage of the Seas

NetEnt in promising players a feature-packed sail across the reels, as the supplier offers a pirate-themed gaming adventure in the 96.04% RTP Rage of the Seas.

The 5×4 video slot, which has expanding reels that can create up to 5488 betways, includes spreading wilds and stacked wilds, as well as major and minor reel upgrades to boost winning potential.

The base game also offers a double multiplier, free spins and extra free spins, with two ways, of collecting scatters or by opening up all areas, also offered to get into free spins. The free spin feature also offers the same double multiplier as the base game does.

“Rage of the Seas is one of the most feature-loaded titles in our portfolio. We’ve taken the gameplay to the next level whilst maintaining a level of familiarity, so it is easy for players to follow instantly.

“The game’s classic theme and top-quality graphics create the perfect setting for the action to play out, making this a slot with enhanced engagement and retention potential.” – Andy Whitworth, chief commercial officer at NetEnt.

Stakelogic – The Legend of Hercules

Players are taken to the heart of a fierce Greek battle in Stakelogic’s The Legend of Hercules, fighting alongside the legend himself in this 5×3 reel, 30 payline slot.

Wilds can land at random at any time during the base game where they stack on top of each other to increase the chance of landing a winning combination. Stack seven scatter symbols across the reels and the free spin bonus round will be triggered.

Once active, players will receive a scatter prize of 60 plus eight free spins. If eight or nine scatter symbols are stacked, the player receives a prize of 60 plus 15 and 30 free spins respectively, increasing their chance of landing a truly legendary win.

Players have the chance of doubling their bet with Stakelogic’s Super Stake system. This sees a random number of symbols awarded for the triggering spin. The symbols are then progressively upgraded from the lowest to the highest (the 10 symbols will be replaced with a J symbols, etc), potentially upgrading all symbols to wild.

“The Legend of Hercules takes a classic and popular slot theme and gives it the Stakelogic treatment. This means striking graphics, authentic sound and the most engaging and entertaining gameplay imaginable.

“The Stakelogic team has incredible momentum behind it following a run of hugely successful games and we believe The Legend of Hercules will prove to be just as popular as other chart-topping titles launched earlier in the year.” – Stephan van den Oetelaar, CEO of Stakelogic.

Pragmatic Play – Star Bounty

Tackle a combat-filled futuristic escapade in Pragmatic Play’s Star Bounty, a 4×6, 4,096 payline title sees players exploring space as they search for big bounties amongst the stars with high-tech weaponry.

With tumbling wins ensuring every winning spin is prolonged, the title also boasts a missile feature which fires into random symbols on reels two, three and four, turning them into wilds.

If three free spins symbols land on the reels then the bonus round is triggered, where all wilds may have a 2x or 3x multiplier attached. Before the free spins start, a special respin is played, with all free spins symbols remaining sticky.

If another free spins symbol lands, the respin is re-triggered, while another spin is added to the bonus round. The maximum multiplier win goes as high as x25,920 the player’s bet.

“Star Bounty takes players on an interstellar journey to collect huge wins amongst the stars. With a futuristic theme, fantastic features, and a lucrative bonus round, it has all the ingredients to be another top performer for our portfolio.

“We continue to develop a wide range of slots and our impressive production rate is testament to the work of the entire team at Pragmatic Play.” – Melissa Summerfield, chief commercial officer at Pragmatic Play.

Play’n Go – The Wealth Series

Gaming content supplier Play’n Go has come to market with a trio of titles this week, debuting what the firm is calling The Wealth Series.

The Wealth Series consists of Celebration of Wealth, Temple of Wealth and Beast of Wealth, with it said that the trio “come together to create a complete overall gaming experience”.

Each game is based around different cultural aspects of prosperity featuring various signs and symbols of wealth, and contain their own free spins feature.

They are all tied together, not only by theme but also by a progressive jackpot that continues to build while you play. Once triggered, one of four jackpot buckets can be won.

“As a company, we are always looking to push the envelope and move the industry forward. The release of the Wealth Series reaffirms our commitment to providing our partners with more; more variety and more quality within that.

“The Wealth Series is a new type of way to look at gaming; a unified gaming experience across three fantastic titles, who knows where this can lead!” – Johan Törnqvist, CEO of Play’n Go.

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Green Jade Games

Former NetEnt commercial lead Mark Taffler has joined Green Jade Games as chief commercial officer to drive an increased awareness of the firm and its skill-based slots.

Taffler will be responsible for coaching casino partners and driving awareness of how Green Jade Games and its suite of innovative titles can significantly increase retention and boost revenues.

Prior to joining Green Jade Games, Taffler was head of commercial for NetEnt where held responsibility for over 120 customers and managed a team of 13 account managers.

Benedict McDonagh, managing director at Green Jade Games, said: “I am delighted to welcome Mark to the team and to tap into his unrivalled passion, talent and experience.

“Our games, a blend of arcade skill games and standard RTP slots, are truly unique and increase session times inexorably, driving loyalty and revenues for operators.

“With Mark on board, we will be able to engage more operators than ever before and make them aware of the tremendous upsides integrating our suite of titles brings.”

Kindred Group

Johan Wilsby is to join Kindred as chief financial officer later in the year, with an official date regarding the switch from Tobii, where he occupies the same role, to be finalised later in the year.

Previous CFO experience has been gained in positions at Fingerprint Cards and Transmode, with experience also gained via various finance leadership roles at Microsoft and Hewlett Packard.

“I am delighted and pleased to welcome Johan to the Kindred team. In addition to Johan’s capability in finance, his extensive experience from the digital industry will ensure he can engage in our operations from the start and be an important part of the management of the company”, noted Henrik Tjärnström, CEO of Kindred Group.

Scientific Games

Rich Schneider is to join Scientific Games in midway through next year as chief product officer, overseeing product strategy, defining R&D roadmaps and furthering the firm’s position in gaming.

Schneider will bring 30 years of experience in creating gaming products to the company, with recent experience coming in a CPO role at Aristocrat where he directed the creative studios, hardware development and product design. He also held executive roles at Walker Digital Table Systems, Acres Gaming, and numerous leadership roles at IGT.

“Rich’s expertise in design, development and gaming makes him the perfect complement to our Scientific Games leadership team,” explained Barry Cottle, Scientific Games president and CEO.

“Combining Rich’s expertise and creativity with our talented teams will bring industry-leading products and technology to our partners and their players.”

YGAM

The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust has strengthened its senior leadership after confirming the appointment of Daniel Bliss as its head of external affairs.

Bliss joins the charity after working as part of the UK Gambling Commission‘s communications team for the last three years, where he was involved in a number of key projects, including major policy announcements and the launch of the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms.

Lee Willows, co-founder and chief executive of YGAM, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Daniel to what is an agile, inspirational and committed team. He joins at a key point in the charity’s development as we scale to deliver the UK’s first national education programme with GamCare and supported by members of the Betting & Gaming Council which will see us collectively reach 7m young people over the next four years. Daniel brings valuable expertise to this dynamic role specialising in communications, marketing, public affairs and stakeholder engagement.

“His role at YGAM is to advance the organisation’s marketing and communications across all channels, and help drive the successful workshops and programmes supporting partnerships with commercial organisations operating in the gaming and gambling space. I am confident that in his role as part of the Senior Leadership team, he will play a crucial role in helping YGAM achieve its objectives.”

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Pragmatic Play – Peaky Blinders

Pragmatic Play has released its first branded slot title, with Peaky Blinders the result of collaborations with Endemol Shine and brand owner and producer Caryn Mandabach Productions.

The 3×5 slot takes players to the heart of Small Heath where they will experience the red right hand of the Shelby family.

Players will look to reach the “By Order Of The Peaky Blinders” or the “Shelby Betting Shop” modifiers to shoot for big wins, either of which can land on any spin.

With the “By Order Of The Peaky Blinders” modifier all character and wild symbols remain sticky on the reels, before activating a respin. They will then transform into a singular random character, triggering huge payouts.

The ‘Shelby Betting Shop’ bonus can also land on any spin, giving cash values for all character symbols which land, before accumulating the total for big wins.

Free spins modes are triggered when the Peaky Blinders Bonus symbol lands on reels one and three, before either of the modifier symbols lands on the fifth reel.

“Peaky Blinders marks our first branded title, in partnership with Endemol Shine, and we are proud to release a game based on such an iconic series.

“It has been very exciting developing content around such an established TV franchise, and we look forward to seeing how it is received by our fans across the globe. This is not one to miss.” – Melissa Summerfield, chief commercial officer at Pragmatic Play.

NetEnt – Hotline 2

NetEnt is offering a wild return to the burning hot Miami streets, as the online casino content developer aims to build on the success of its original offering with Hotline 2.

In addition to the ‘Hotline Bonus Bet’, which boosts the chance to win expanding wilds for a higher stake, the 5-reel, 3-row video slot has turned up the heat with a new free spins round.

The enhanced feature, designed to heighten the excitement throughout the play session, raises the number of bet ways to 1,944 as landing wild symbols increases the height of the reels by one symbol up to six.

“Hotline is a real favourite among NetEnt fans, so it made sense to expand the franchise with a sequel that ramps up the party feel and packs in more action. 

“The new free spins feature perfectly complements the much-loved Hotline Bonus Bet of the original, adding another layer of excitement for maximum engagement.” – Andy Whitworth, NetEnt CCO.

Foxium – 3 Tiny Gods

Independent studio Foxium has unearthed what it bills as a fresh take on the Ancient Egyptian pantheon in 3 Tiny Gods, the firm’s new 5×4 slot game.

All characters in 3 Tiny Gods have unique powers that cause the sands under the pyramid that serves as the game’s backdrop to shift, changing the game in a single spin.

Horus invokes the ‘Myth of Horus’ feature, replacing random banks of symbols. Bastet’s generosity manifests itself in a re-shuffling of the reels, with ‘Gift of Bastet’ creating winning combinations fit for a pharaoh.

Anubis’ rage can add an entirely new layer to free spins by removing low-paying symbols and awarding extra spins with the ‘Wrath of Anubis’ feature.

If the player lands a scatter symbol on an odd-numbered reel the free spins round is triggered.

Furthermore, a jackpot mini-game brings physical scratchcards to life, offering players the chance to earn one of three tiered jackpots: mini, midi, or maxi.

“Foxium prides itself on creating games that are immediately identifiable to look at, and instant captivating to play, which is precisely the combination that 3 Tiny Gods offers to operators.

“The hyper-stylised artwork takes slightly tired ancient figures and gives them each a personality that will chime with players of social games and create cross-sell opportunities.

“And the high-stakes gameplay – which gives anyone the chance to uncover life-changing jackpots and take home 5000X their total bet – and multi-layered feature set guarantee that seasoned slots players will uncover treasures that run much deeper than any other Egyptian-themed slot.” – Åke André Foxium CEO.

BF Games – Book of Gates

Continuing on the same theme, BF Games invites players to explore Ancient Egypt in the group’s latest slot title Book of Gates, featuring the group’s new ‘Superlines’ mechanic.

Set in the desert among the famous pyramids, this slot has rows expanding from five to eight if the right symbols land, unlocking even greater win potential with up to 32,768 pay ways.

Three of the top rows hide a surprise behind the locked gates and to discover what lies beyond players must land a winning combo during the base game, triggering the Superlines mechanic.

Unlocking a row will prompt a respin, which will be active until the winning streak ends or all three rows are unlocked. If players land three of the scatter symbols they’re rewarded with a bonus round of ten free spins.

“Book of Gates has a popular theme and engaging features and the expanding reels add another layer of excitement to this game.

“We are thrilled to introduce our new Superlines mechanics which offers players even greater chances to win big. We continue to add quality slots to our portfolio with Book of Gates being the 56^th addition and we are certain it will be a hit with all player types.” – Piotr Szpoton, CEO at BF Games.

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Stakelogic – Rambo

Stakelogic’s latest slot title, the 5×3, 20 payline Rambo, invites players to join Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character as he fights to defend his cash with an arsenal of features.

Join Rambo as he fights cobras, dodges bullets, throws grenades and defends his cash with blades and arrow, in a title that boasts a multitude of bonus features including wilds, expanding wilds, free spins, re-spins, multipliers and mystery prizes.

Those brave enough can also double their bet to activate super stake, which can add a scatter-gun of free spins scatter symbols to the reels during the base game.

Free re-spins will be triggered on two or more of the scatter symbols until no more scatters land on the reels, providing the potential for heightened wins.

“Rambo is one of the most explosive and action-packed slots on the market, combining a powerful film franchise with thrilling game play.

“We have gone to great lengths to deliver a cinematic slot experience, with incredible graphics and animations and booming sounds taking players right to heart of the battle.

“This is the second branded slot we have developed after launching The Expendables Megaways and believe Rambo will be just as successful.” – Stephan van den Oetelaar, CEO of Stakelogic.

Rambo Promo Video from Stakelogic on Vimeo.

iSoftBet – Dragon Match Megaways

Set in the heart of a sacred Chinese temple, the four-reel Dragon Match Megaways offers players up to 3,136 ways to win and features cascading wins, with players looking to join two golden dragon symbols on the top tracker reel to form a complete dragon and trigger free spins.

Dragon Match Megaways also features iSoftBet’s symbol matching mechanic, where if the two symbols in the top tracker reel are the same, they turn into wilds, as do all matching symbols on the two reels directly below.

Meanwhile, if both halves of the Golden Dragon appear on the top tracker, then the free spins bonus is activated, with players able to choose a specific free spins combination or select the mystery option. During free spins, an unlimited win multiplier is active, increasing by 1x for every cascading win, leading to enormous win potential.

“We are very excited to release Dragon Match Megaways, our latest title using this highly popular mechanic. With its unique four-reel layout, the wins are fast and furious, while the thrilling Dragon Match mechanic is able to generate huge wins and trigger the bonus feature.

“The rapid growth of our portfolio is testament to the great work of our development teams, as we continue to create fantastic gaming experiences for players of all tastes.” – Mark Claxton, head of games at iSoftBet.

NetEnt – Street Fighter II: The World Warrior Slot 

NetEnt has transformed one of the best-selling arcade games of all time for online slot fans with the release of Street Fighter II: The World Warrior Slot featuring a cast of eight original characters ready for combat.

In a new spin on the Capcom video game, the new 5-reel, 5-row cluster pays video slot emulates the battle mechanics of the original title by pitting the player’s chosen character against opponents and letting the reels decide which fighter is victorious.

Winning combinations determine how much damage a character receives, and each battle continues until one fighter runs out of health points. Losing players can then redeem their honour – and win some cash – in the car smash bonus game, whilst those who win trigger the multi-level beat the bosses free spins and take on four recognisable bosses with a multiplier increasing at every level.

“In developing Street Fighter II: The World Warrior Slot we felt a huge responsibility to ensure our slot game lived up to the iconic 90s original – a videogame which has continued to entertain fans for almost 30 years.

“Authenticity was the critical factor to the design of this game, from the arcade-inspired art and sounds to the game mechanics, as well as the beat the bosses and car smashing bonus rounds. We designed the game to fuel players’ nostalgic competitiveness throughout the gameplay. We are immensely proud of the end product and we hope players all over the world appreciate it.” – Bryan Upton, NetEnt director of games.

Microgaming – Immortal Romance

Almost a decade since its creation Microgaming is promising a “fresh take on a timeless classic” after introducing its revamped Immortal Romance.

The remastered slot title supports a host of performance and feature upgrades, including free games and autoplay, quick spin, enhanced animations, and improved audio.

Players can now return to the vampire-themed game for a fresh taste of all the original offerings, including the chamber of spins, which gives players the option to choose between four free spins options based on the game’s paranormal protagonists, and the wild desire, which offers a win potential exceeding 12,000x the initial bet.

“In today’s gaming landscape, it is imperative that we continue to strive to ensure that our entire casino offering remains at the top of its game – so while we will continue to provide quality game releases every month, we are also enhancing and optimising our current offering, such as our popular classics and feature-rich games, so as to bring players even more enjoyable and entertaining gaming experiences.

“Immortal Romance remains one of our most popular online slot games of all time. The remastered upgrades enhance and pay homage to our Immortal Romance brand, which continues to be enjoyed by players around the world.” – Andrew Clucas, chief operating officer at Microgaming.

Yggdrasil – Arthur’s Fortune

Travel back to medieval times with Yggdrasil’s 5×3 slot Arthur’s fortune, boasting a host of features for players to feast on as they join King Arthur and his legendary Knights of the round table in a quest for riches.

The free spins mode is triggered if three or more scatter symbols land simultaneously, with higher rewards for more symbols. During the bonus round, players are transported inside the castle where a wheel of fortune transforms a random symbol into wilds, leading to potentially huge wins, with more symbols transforming if more scatters hit the reels.

“Arthur’s Fortune transports players to a time of brave knights and spellbinding wizards as they search for kingly riches. The game is packed with lots of features to give players a diverse and exciting gaming experience and it is yet another thrilling addition to the Yggdrasil slot portfolio, with its old-school proven mechanics and a slick, modern feel.

“In free spins mode, you just need a couple of wilds to get a big win and remember that all symbols can turn wild if you’re lucky. You can enjoy wins of x10,000 or more which is pretty awesome! The base game offers a rich journey with both the random triggered Arthur’s Gold feature and the Merlin’s bonus orb on the 5th reel.” – Jonas Strandman, Senior Product Strategist at Yggdrasil

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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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Pragmatic Play – Great Rhino Megaways

The online casino content provider has unveiled a partnership with Big Time Gaming for its first Megaways title, a sequel to its Great Rhino game released almost two years ago.

Inviting players to travel into the Safari once again, but this time with 200,704 ways to win, the title also features tumbling wins, triggered anytime a player lands a winning combination. The titular Rhino acts as a wild symbol across the reels.

The free spins mode is activated if four or more golden scatter symbols land on the reels during any spin. During this bonus round, players can choose between more free spins with a low starting multiplier, or less spins and a higher starting multiplier, giving those who chase quick wins the option, as the herd of Rhinos thunder past the screen.

“We are thrilled to release our first ever Megaways slot. We hope to bring a new dimension to a popular gameplay that will surely resonate with our fanbase and beyond. Our offering continues to grow at a fast pace and we’re looking forward to add more exciting Megaways titles to our portfolio.” – Melissa Summerfield, chief commercial oficer at Pragmatic Play.

Wazdan – Lucky 9

Introducing players to a colourful, retro world “where single pixels can take on huge proportions,” Lucky 9 promises nostalgic vibes and a multitude of features.

Wazdan’s 6-reel, 20-payline game, complete with images of fresh, juicy fruits, sees the
strawberry offers the highest wins that can be additionally multiplied by the pixelated variable win multiplier.

The scatter symbol awards players with free spins that take place on a busy street of a big city. The unique gamble feature offers players an opportunity to direct traffic so the taxis don’t collide, offering a chance to increase winnings.

“The team at Wazdan are extremely proud of Lucky 9, our fruity slot game designed to thrill players as it takes them back in time, in the pursuit of variable bonuses. Lucky 9 is sure to become a player favourite.” – Andrzej Hyla, head of sales at Wazdan.

High 5 Games – FoxFire

FoxFire produces 729 to 117,649 ways to win and features the supplier’s newest game feature Way Out Ways, which builds the possibility of getting more symbols on a standard reel as well as giving players a bigger chance to win.

The game takes players on an arctic mission to fill each of the meters positioned above the consecutively expanding reels, growing from three to seven. Once a meter is filled, the adjacent reel will remain at seven symbols for five bets.

FoxFire is the latest addition to company’s tentpole game library and is now available to H5G’s network of partnering operators through the supplier’s gaming platform, Vault.

“We’re very excited that with the release of FoxFire we can finally show off the next in our series of highly innovative slot games! The Way Out Ways feature is designed to take traditional ways gameplay and allow it to build upon itself to immense heights over successive play. Our goal is to provide a game where players will be able to experience the potential for truly massive wins in a manner that is fresh, exciting, and highly intuitive.

“Combined with an audiovisual package that is at once visually striking and soothing, we’ve created a gambling experience that we believe will be a winner with slot players all across the world.” – Phil Welty, head of game design at High 5 Games.

NetEnt – Super Striker

NetEnt is offering individuals “some of that football thrill and excitement,” with its 3-reel, 3-row slot including multi-level free spins, a golden multiplier feature and a bet slip concept first launched with Scudamore Super Stakes, designed to re-create the anticipation of betting on live football matches.

Players who strike a golden scatter in the main game score an instant win, while a hat-trick of three scatter symbols activates five-level free spins with an increasing level multiplier.

Collecting nine Golden Scatters lets players advance to the next level until they reach the free spins final, awarding winners with a x10 level multiplier. During the free spins round, each golden scatter symbol collected adds to the total win and resets the number of free spins.

Players can also purchase a bet slip in the main game which tracks how many times a symbol appears on the reels during a selected number of free spins, offering side bet opportunities that match the excitement of sports betting.

“We can’t hope to bring the excitement of this year’s football back with Super Striker but we wanted to give fans something to keep them excited when football returns. Our unique bet slip feature returns with bets crafted specifically for this game which adds that extra reason to play and thrills when those bets come in.

“Super Striker is a classic and simple game that we designed to attract any sports fan – including those new to slots and those looking for something else to do during the bleak sports betting calendar today. Chase those golden scatters and score some big numbers!” says Bryan Upton, NetEnt director of games.

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NetEnt – Gorilla Kingdom

Inviting players deep into the jungle, NetEnt has bolstered its igaming portfolio with a 5-reel slot that is designed to appeal to a broad market range.

Boasting 1024 bet ways and mechanics that aim to deliver a simplistic gameplay, including free spins, symbol transforms and extra free spins, as well as a totem pole designed to add “extra layers of excitement”.

During free spins players collect Gorilla Masks to fill up the Totem Stone, and when all six slots of an animal panel are filled by a Gorilla mask it transforms into a Gorilla on the reels, unlocking added pay-out potential and two extra free spins. If all 24 slots of the Totem Stone are filled, all animal symbols are transformed into Gorilla symbols, further maximising winning chances.

“Gorilla Kingdom is another beast waiting to be unleashed from our portfolio. It’s a classic theme with NetEnt’s usual superior quality on and under the hood. The beautifully balanced game provides a strong reach for all player types and, with a strong hit frequency and pay potential from those dominant high paying gorilla symbols, it’s easy to follow and easy to immerse yourself in the Kingdom of the gorillas!” – Bryan Upton, NetEnt Director of Games.

Evoplay Entertainment – Animal Quest

In a recurring theme Evoplay Entertainment is daring players to take a walk on the wild side in a 5×4 Animal Quest jungle adventure.

Venturing on a journey through the rainforest in search of the lost city of Dinotitlan, individuals will encounter the game’s Turtle, Rhino, Opossum and Red Panda characters along the way.

Each companion appears as both a double and big symbol, with the latter taking six positions on the reels and triggering respins. Triggering the free spins mode, complete with shining gold symbols, will substitute regular winnings to increase prizes by up to 5x.

“Experience the delights of the natural world in our latest release Animal Quest, a title as fun as it is spectacular. With a treasure-laden ancient city, charming jungle characters and massive win potential all expected along the way, intrepid players are invited join our exciting adventure and take a walk on the wild side.” – Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay Entertainment.

Yggdrasil – Neon Rush Splitz

The online gaming solutions provider has debuted the second title utilising its Splitz mechanic, offering players up to 25,000x a stake via Neon Rush.

The 5×3 futuristic slot includes six different jackpots and sees Splitz symbols drop down on the reels, subsequently revealing how many symbols the tile will split into, with up to 15 of the same kind on any one payline.

The free spins mode is triggered if three of more such symbols land on the reels, with more symbols leading to more spins. During the bonus round, Splitz symbols always reveal Wilds or Jackpots.

“Neon Rush Splitz is the newest addition to the Splitz family and we can’t wait to see how it is received by our fans worldwide. With its fun, visual-heavy theme and potential for lucrative wins through both the Splitz mechanic and the six jackpots available in the title, Neon Rush Splitz will give players great experiences over and over again.” – Jonas Strandman, senior product strategist at Yggdrasil

Play’n Go – Annihilator

Play’n Go continues to make inroads into the music slot sector via its latest release, with Annihilator a tribute to the band of the same name.

Celebrating the decades long influence of the Jeff Waters led band on the metal scene, the new igaming entrant features several hits alongside a number a features named after a selection of their albums and tracks, such as Fun Palace, Set the World on Fire and In Command.

“There was a real collaborative effort to give this game its level of realism and detail, which included visiting Jeff’s UK studio to capture the voice and video recordings; we worked together every step of the way.

Music fans will love the nods to their iconic songs, albums and characters throughout the game. At the same time, slot lovers will enjoy the fabulous gameplay and the variety of unique features that the game contains; there really is something for everyone.” – Martin Zettergren, CPO of Play’n Go.

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Yggdrasil – Temple Stacks: Splitz

Online gaming solutions provider Yggdrasil has unveiled Temple Stacks: Splitz, the debut introduction featuring the new slots mechanic initially launched last month.

Set to be incorporated into future slot releases, the firm expects the feature to be a thrilling addition to casino titles, boosting player engagement with “massive win potential”.

The Aztec-themed Temple Stacks: Splitz transforms the 3×5 slot grid to offer up to 248,832 pay ways. Mystery stacks can fill reels and reveal anything from three to nine stacked symbols of the same kind, adding hundreds of pay ways to the game.

“With our Splitz mechanic offering thousands of ways to win, every spin could generate huge rewards and we couldn’t be more excited to launch our first Splitz title. We eagerly look forward to seeing how the game is received by Yggdrasil fans across the globe.” – Jonas Strandman, Senior Product Strategist at Yggdrasil.

Red Tiger – Piggy Riches Megaways 

Following the NetEnt title’s success, Red Tiger introduces the revamped Piggy Riches Megaways which also comes complete with the firm’s smart spins and daily jackpots.

The 5×15 slot features scatter wins, free spins and wild substitutions, giving players the chance to win up to 10,000x their stake.

“Following the popularity of Piggy Riches, we are delighted to give it a further boost with the addition of our hugely popular marketing tools, as well as the Megaways mechanics.

“Our talented team has worked closely – and at break-neck speed with NetEnt – as well as Big Time Gaming, to deliver the best each of us has to offer. I’m particularly pleased with how quickly we have brought this to market.” – Gavin Hamilton, CEO at Red Tiger.

Pragmatic Play – Money Mouse

Arriving just in time for Chinese New Year, the 3×5, 25 payline Money Mouse features reels filled with relevant iconography, such as Chinese guardian lions, crackers and drums.

Money Mouse’s free spins mode is triggered when three scatter symbols appear on the reels simultaneously. During the free spins feature, the middle reels converge to form one giant symbol, leading to big wins.

“We are delighted to release Money Mouse as the Chinese New Year festivities approach. With a joyful theme, immersive setting and colourful gameplay, it is sure to be an excellent seasonal addition to our ever-growing portfolio.” – Melissa Summerfield, chief commercial officer at Pragmatic Play.

NetEnt – Serengeti Kings

NetEnt is taking players on an safari through the wonders of the African plains with the its new Serengeti Kings title.

This 5×4, 26 fixed payline includes a guaranteed feature activation every 12 spins, offering gameplay that alternates between lion and panther spins.

In the free spins round high-value symbols can appear stacked and the lion and the panther features are activated simultaneously to create wild symbols with multipliers.

“Serengeti Kings expertly combines classic graphics, innovative state-based mechanics that provide gameplay that continues to offer regular excitement over 24 spins. This makes for a slot experience that will keep players engaged and excited over multiple sessions.

“We’ve listened to regulators and have made our unique feature buy smart configurable, so our operators have a flexible game to offer to all their markets.  A big release for us, looking forward to the success this title will bring!” – Bryan Upton, NetEnt Director of Games.

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