EveryMatrix

Staffan Cnattingius has been appointed by EveryMatrix as director of business development for Latin America markets, where he will oversee the company’s expansion in the region, and manage commercial efforts as a part of the global sales team.

Having spent over two decades in the gambling industry serving in managerial roles in both online and land-based casino operations, he joins EveryMatrix after successful tenures at Play’n GO, Copacabana Gaming, and QTech, among others.

Erik Nyman, president of the Americas at EveryMatrix, commented: “I am excited to have Staffan joining our Americas team. He comes with unique experience, in-depth product knowledge, relationships and not least an impressive track record of success in Latin America.

“His professional experience will enable EveryMatrix’s goal of becoming the leading turnkey provider in the region. Staffan is the right man for the job, and I wish him welcome aboard.”

Rivers Casino Philadelphia

Rush Street Gaming announced today that Justin Moore, former general manager of Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, has been named general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia, pending approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

Moore joined Rivers in Schenectady soon after the property opened in 2017, and is lauded as helping to establish the brand in a new and competitive market, operating The Landing Hotel, and debuting New York’s first sportsbook.

“Rush Street’s accelerated growth in destination and online gaming has created more opportunities for career development inside the company,” stated Greg Carlin, CEO of Rush Street Gaming and Rivers Casino. “After a successful four-year term in upstate New York, we’re very pleased to welcome Justin to Philly.”

Sightline Payments

Sightline Payments, the financial technology supplier to the sports betting, lottery and gaming sectors, has appointed five new executives to its senior leadership team.

John Gronen joins as chief financial officer, while Jennifer Carleton will serve as the  company’s chief legal officer. Through its recent $100m funding round, the firm has also appointed Muriel Lotto as chief marketing officer, while Katrina Sevier will serve as its chief people officer and Felicia Gassen will be chief of staff.

The executive appointments, said Sightline, strengthen its leadership as the company scales to support rapid growth and customer demand.

Joe Pappano, CEO of Sightline, explained: “We are pleased to welcome John, Jennifer, Muriel, Felicia and Katrina to Sightline Payments. The collective expertise and proven track record that they bring from working with some of the world’s most recognized companies will play an instrumental role in managing the company’s hyper-growth and expansion.

“In the near and long-term, we plan to invest significant capital in recruiting diverse and expert talent to drive key Sightline priorities around market growth and innovation. Our goal is to have the most talented and diverse team in the gaming and payments industries.”

Rush Street Interactive

Rush Street Interactive has announced the appointment of Lauren Seiler as associate vice president of investor relations and development. Seiler brings to RSI over 17 years of diversified Wall Street experience, with 12 of those years being gaming-centric.

In the newly created role, she will lead RSI’s investor relations efforts, while also working with the team to drive the company’s growth, development and M&A initiatives.

“Lauren brings a strong network of relationships and experience with both the sell-side and buy-side communities and a deep knowledge of the capital markets,” Kyle Sauers, CFO of RSI, said. “Her financial and strategic skills will be a great asset as we continue to grow RSI as a leader in online gaming.”

Sportradar

Sports betting and entertainment firm Sportradar has appointed Deirdre M Bigley to the Sportradar Holding AG board of directors, with immediate effect.

Having held the post of chief marketing officer of Bloomberg since 2014, Bigley has been responsible for designing and launching the firm’s first global marketing department and building marketing strategies for all business units across the company.

Carsten Koerl, Sportradar Group CEO, added: “We’re thrilled that Deirdre is joining our Global board of directors as we draw upon her vast experience leading marketing strategies for some of the world’s most well-known technology companies. We are pleased to leverage Deirdre’s data and analytics insights as Sportradar drives innovative solutions that support the success of our customers.”

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UK Gambling Commission

John Baillie and Catharine Seddon have been reappointed by Oliver Dowden, secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport, as commissioners of the Gambling Commission for one year from April 11, 2021 to April 10, 2022.

Baillie is a chartered accountant and a former partner of KPMG in Scotland and London. He is immediate past chair of the Accounts Commission for Scotland, the Scottish local authority watchdog and served two three-year terms.

Seddon spent 20 years as a film-maker before taking up public non-executive roles. She now sits on the Legal Services Board, where she chairs its audit and risk assurance committee and has recently joined the board of the HFEA. She is a founding member of the Health Service Products Appeal tribunal and is also a trustee for special needs charity, CPotential.

Soft2Bet

Casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet has appointed Hamza Afifi, the former head of sales for the SiGMA Group, as its PR director.

Afifi will play a key role in the promotion of the firm’s over 30 strong portfolio of operator brands, including recent launches such as the gamified sportsbook Betinia and the cabaret-inspired casino Winota.

Boris Chaikin Soft2Bet CEO, said: “A warm welcome to Hamza Afifi, who we are thrilled to name as our new PR director. Having enjoyed tremendous success at a range of highly regarded companies in our industry and beyond, Hamza will apply his impressive skills and experience to the promotion of our award-winning offering, and we are delighted to have him on board.”

Epic Risk Management

Michael Huber has joined Epic Risk Management as an advisory on US operations, enhancing the company’s responsible gambling activities in the country.

The new advisor’s primary responsibilities will see him discuss his lifelong struggle with problem gambling, beginning in his adolescence and ending in 2012, bolstering the company’s ‘lived experience’ knowledge base.

Since overcoming his gambling addiction, Huber has gone on to establish a mental performance coaching and mentoring business. He will join the team overseeing Epic’s burgeoning US operations during Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

“Michael is a very impressive and inspirational mentor and coach,” explained John Millington, vice president of US operations at Epic Risk Management.

“Epic Risk Management is a company that is built on the lived experience of gambling addiction and this underpins everything that we do in the space of harm prevention.

“Our educational programmes and training content use real-life, hard-hitting stories of gambling-harm to educate and raise awareness of the significant risk that problem-gambling creates.

“Michael will leverage his authenticity and own experience of gambling-addiction during his collegiate years and connect it with his subsequent work with high school and college athletes to help convey these vital messages in a powerful and informed way.

“Ultimately, at Epic we want to make as many at-risk groups as possible aware of the potentially destructive financial implications and health issues that out-of-control gambling can cause. To have someone of Michael’s stature, background, and own lived experience bringing this message to life, will only enhance the work that we passionately believe saves lives.”

Gamesys Group

Online gaming operator Gamesys has announced that Tina Southall, chief people officer, will join the group’s board of directors as an executive director with effect.

The company says that the appointment of Southall, who joined the company in March 2014 to establish and lead a new people team, signals further recognition of its “commitment and priority” to all colleagues.

“I am delighted to welcome Tina to the Gamesys board. She has been at the heart of establishing the Gamesys values, our ‘DNA’ and a highly successful new way of working for the company during the current pandemic,” noted Neil Goulden, non-executive chair at Gamesys Group.

“I am confident that Tina will continue to evolve our culture as we face the future, bringing valuable insight and new perspectives to the Board.”

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Wazdan

Online casino games supplier Wazdan has undertaken a major shuffle in its executive team, with a number of  hires and promotions designed to add a wealth of experience to the provider’s workforce.

Tomasz Tajeldin has been brought in as a senior CRM specialist, Lukasz Kasprzyk has joined as head of operations, and Andrzej Hyla has been promoted to chief commercial officer.

Hyla stated: “The past 12 months saw us achieve plenty and I can’t wait to be more involved than ever before in taking the company to new heights. There’s lots to come from Wazdan and it’s a journey we can’t wait to continue.”

DraftKings

Boston, Massachusetts headquartered DraftKings has appointed baseball legend and entrepreneur Cal Ripken Jr as a special advisor to its board of directors.

Here, he will be tasked with providing insights to the board and CEO on key company initiatives such as company strategy, product development, and marketing activities. Ripken Jr will also become a DraftKings equity holder.

Jason Robins, CEO and co-founder of DraftKings, noted: “Cal Ripken Jr embodies the qualities of perseverance and integrity we value so highly at DraftKings, and on behalf of the entire company I want to extend our warmest welcome to him as a special advisor.

“We are inspired not only by Cal’s historic playing days but also his current work to cultivate new generations of ballplayers. His unique combination of leadership, longevity, and business acumen ensures that we will receive invaluable strategic counsel.”

ReelPlay

Mark Crocker has been appointed as chief operating officer of Sydney based online gaming studio ReelPlay, becoming the group’s second recent senior hire.

Crocker joins the business as COO after successful periods in senior operational roles at NextGen Gaming, SG Digital and Animal Logic.

Dave Johnson, ReelPlay CEO,  said: “We’re very excited to welcome Mark to the team. As a former valued colleague to many of us, he was on our radar for some time and I’m in no doubt Mark will lead the way in positioning us to deliver on our operational goals.

“With ReelPlay games now extending their global reach whilst we continue to offer game build, math, marketing, integration and commercial expertise to partner studios, it was important to bring in someone of Mark’s calibre to best manage our efforts across the group.”

Digitain

Industry multi-channel platform and systems provider Digitain has promoted Simon Westbury to the position of chief business officer.

Prior to this Westbury served as the company’s head of international business development, where he took responsibility for expanding Digitain’s international sales channel and strategy related to new clients and markets.

“Simon has successfully led the Digitain sales team since January 2020, generating significant growth and adding great value to our business. We fully expect even greater things from him and his team in the future,” commented Harutyun Vardanya, Digitain Chief Operations Officer.

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BetMGM

Online gaming and sports betting platform BetMGM has bolstered its executive team, after announcing that Andrew Hagopian has been named as chief legal officer.

In the new role, Hagopian will oversee the company’s legal and compliance departments and will report directly to the group’s CEO, Adam Greenblatt.

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Camelot

Camelot UK Lotteries has appointed Louise Hanlon as deputy head of corporate responsibility, bolstering its CR team as it strives to deliver its strategic goal through 2020 and beyond.

Bringing 15 years experience, Hanlon has previously held senior and manager-level positions at leading companies spanning a range of industries, including KFC UK & Ireland, Symantec, Kellogg’s and BUPA.

“We are delighted to welcome Louise as deputy head of corporate responsibility. Her extensive experience at leading companies from a broad range of industries gives her valuable knowledge and expertise, and demonstrates her ability to deliver in new CR&S environments. We’re looking forward to everything that we’ll achieve with her on-board.” – Alison Gardner, Camelot’s head of corporate responsibility.

888 Holdings

Aviad Kobrine is to step down as chief financial officer of 888 Holdings this year after more than 15 years with the group. 

The company’s board is to immediately beging a search for his successor, with Kobrine to remain in the position until a successor is in place in order to enable a seamless transition of responsibilities.

Aviad joined 888 in 2004 ahead of the group’s IPO and was appointed as CFO in June 2005, playing an important part in the group’s progress and growth into a global online gaming business that operates across 12 regulated markets.

“Aviad has made a truly outstanding contribution to 888.  He has played a significant role in helping to develop 888 into the world class online gaming operator it is today.” – Brian Mattingley, chairman of 888.

Bluberi Gaming Canada

Andrew Burke has named as chief executive officer of North American gaming firm Bluberi Gaming Canada with immediate effect.

Lauded as “accomplished leader and industry executive” with more than 14 years of experience in gaming and technology, the appointment comes as the company strives to achieve its next phase of strategic growth.

In his most recent role Burke served as vice president of slot products at AGS, overseeing all aspects of the division’s commercial operations in the United States and Canada.

“Bluberi is at a prime point of growth, and the opportunity is boundless,” Burke said. “I am excited to work alongside our employees, partners, and customers to transform Bluberi into a formidable gaming supplier led by unparalleled customer service and product innovation.”

BHA

The British Horseracing Association has announced that Nick Rust is to step down at the end of the year after nearly six years leading racing’s governing body and regulator.

The BHA states that it will begin the process of selecting a new chief executive in the next few weeks.

In a lengthy statement signalling his departure to staff Rust stated: “I’ve spent much of the past year reflecting on my situation after my personal bereavement at the end of 2018. I wanted to let you and the BHA know my decision and plans well ahead of leaving to allow plenty of time for a successor to be identified and appointed

“This is a fantastic job leading a team of passionate, hard-working people who want racing to have a prosperous and sustainable future as a clean, fair sport that looks after its horses and its people.

“You demonstrated that visibly with all the effort you put in to resolve the equine flu problems last year but I know how much more unseen work is going on across the BHA to progress our sport. I am hugely proud of what you do for British racing and thank you all.”

Vici Properties

Real estate investment trust Vici Properties has revealed that Monica Howard Douglas has been appointed to the company’s board of directors.

Becoming an independent director, subject to and effective upon receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals, upon joining the board Douglas will serve on the nominating and governance committee.

“Monica will be a superb addition to Vici’s board of directors, given her experience in governance and environmental sustainability matters with one of the world’s most admired consumer companies –The Coca-Cola Company.

“She will contribute strongly to our collaboration with Vici’s executive management team, which is focused on being the real estate partner of choice for our operating tenants, and on delivering superior returns for our shareholders. We believe her background complements our existing Board composition and expands the diverse viewpoints of our board.” – Jim Abrahamson, chairman of the board at Vici.

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Silver Heritage Group

Asia-focused regional gaming operator Silver Heritage Group has announced the appointment of Darryl Kaplan as a non-executive director of the company with immediate effect.

This follows James Spenceley stepping down from his role of chairman last month after a year and a half in the position, also giving up his role as a non-executive director alongside Michael Bassett, who also stepped down.

Kaplan brings in excess of 30 years experience in the fields of law, corporate finance and investment in Australia and South Africa, living in the former for 20 years.

Kaplan was previously the CEO of Astoria Investments from its inception until June 2019 following his resignation. Astoria is an investment company incorporated in Mauritius with primary listings on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

He was also a non-executive director of Kingswood Limited, an investment management group listed on the London Stock Exchange, from February 19, 2018, until his resignation on May 8, 2019.

Kalamba Games

Tamas Kusztos has been appointed as head of sales and account management at Kalamba Games as the firm aims for a “new era of commercial growth”.

Joining from Quickspin, Kusztos will focus on building key strategic partnerships in new and existing markets as the company prepares to launch a remote gaming server pending final regulatory approval.

“This year has been unprecedented in terms of growth and it is fantastic to have Tamas on board to help build on our existing partnerships and reach new clients, bringing enthusiasm and a strategic mindset to the role.

“His varied experience in markets across Europe and Asia, together with his ability to deliver results through ensuring great team dynamics and intelligence-lead decision making, will serve as a major advantage to Kalamba as we enter a new stage of business development going into 2020.” – Giles Lucas, CCO at Kalamba Games.

FSB

FSB is striving to increase its “scope and influence across the industry,” as the platform provider appoints Andrew Bowen to the role of chief financial officer.

Bowen arrives at FSB with “a proven track record at CFO,” having developed “a wealth of senior-level experience” in corporate and operational finance across the gaming, tech and payments sectors.

Some of his roles in the gambling arena include a stint at Ladbrokes, as well as at Scientific Games where he took the reins as finance director for the gaming division in 2013. 

“We’re thrilled that Andy is joining the FSB team. His industry experience and contacts are second to none. We feel sure he’ll be a true asset to both FSB and all our clients, as we look to grow beyond our initial domestic horizons. FSB’s flexibility, scalability and product range will see us consistently win business, even in the hotly contested US market.

“Unlike so many companies in the space, FSB have never worked in black markets, always focussing on regulated territories. I know that was hugely important for Andy, underscoring his CV for probity and compliance as a top-notch CFO. 

“Ultimately, this responsible approach should set us apart for our partners. We already offer the best B2B services backed up with the best technology and we are attracting the best talent possible. So, whether you’re an established operator or a bricks-and-mortar business making your first move into sports betting or online gaming, FSB can help.” – David McDowell, CEO at FSB.

Sportech

A trio of new appointments have been announced by Sportech as the company lauds the addition of “key individuals” to work across its B2B divisions.

Strengthening its product and commercial teams, Paul Rietdyke is to lead Sportech’s new product user experience and design department to help elevate clients’ online digital experiences.

Leon Hosking joins the Sportech team as product manager, bringing additional knowledge of the betting industry to the firm’s product development initiatives. 

Finally, Chris Rogers becomes the new commercial manager, combining industry knowledge and strong commercial and account management skills to support the continued growth of Sportech’s product range.

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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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Booongo – Aztec Sun

Adventure awaits for all those who are ready to bask in the light of Booongo’s latest Hold and Win game, Aztec Sun.

The secrets of the Aztec temples will all be revealed in the developer’s new 3×5, 25 paylines slot.

Collect at least six Aztec Suns and then hold in the respins series for even more suns to come out and shine. Punters will also have the opportunity of winning x1000 their stake when 15 suns land on the reels and awards the grand jackpot.

Hold a little longer, and players could receive high paying symbols in the bonus round where at least three scatters could land on the reels and award an additional eight free spins.

“Aztec Sun is an exciting adventure slot and a welcome addition to our Hold and Win portfolio of games.

“Our latest game is packed full of features that gives players a greater chance of winning from a single spin, plus the three in-game jackpots are sure to drive interest even further.” –Yuriy Muratov, head of account management and business development at Booongo.

Pragmatic Play – Pyramid King

Online casino content provider Pragmatic Play invites players to the deserts of Ancient Egypt in its latest title, Pyramid King.

The 25-payline video slot features several high paying symbols, including an Ankh, Ring, Cobra and Anubis mask, all of which can lead to big wins whilst the Pharaoh Mask acts as a wild.

If three ancient scroll bonus symbols land on the reels, the free spins mode is unlocked, where a random symbol is selected to expand throughout the duration of the bonus round.

The camel acts as a money symbol, with six or more activating three respins. They also remain sticky, ranking up more respins for every new money symbol that lands. At the end of the round, all the money symbols pay out massive amounts and, if every single icon is a camel during it, players will also trigger the grand jackpot.

“Pyramid King takes a fun, recognisable theme and adds a Pragmatic Play twist with both Respin and Free Spin features.

“Its action-packed gameplay and mini-jackpots offer players an exciting quest to take the riches of the fearsome King back home with them after a successful adventure.” – Melissa Summerfield, chief commercial officer at Pragmatic Play.

Yggdrasil – Lucky Neko Gigablox

Online gaming solutions provider Yggdrasil introduces Gigablox, its third mechanic of 2020, and its newest slot, Lucky Neko Gigablox.

Set in a traditional shop in Japan, the 6×4, 40 payline slot is transformed by the Gigablox feature, where the reel sizes will transform every spin and land Gigablox ranging from 2×2 up to 4×4.

The free spins round takes place if five or more Lucky Cat symbols land on the reels: The reel changes orientation to portrait, presenting a 6×8 grid and even more paylines. One blessed symbol is randomly picked to get an x5 multiplier attached for the full free spin round.

The free spins mode sees the possibility of a 6×6 Gigablox symbol landing on the reel, potentially leading to a enhanced payout.

“Every spin of Lucky Neko Gigablox is a joy to play. With the Gigablox reels the next big win is just around the corner and the free spins offer some serious win potential from time to time.

“We continue to drive innovation throughout the industry and can’t wait to see how the Gigablox mechanic is received by our fans across the globe.” – Jonas Strandman, senior product strategist at Yggdrasil.

Playson – Sevens & Fruits

Becoming the latest addition to its Timeless Fruit Slots portfolio, Playson has bolstered its igaming suite via a Sevens & Fruits enhancement that features the introduction of a sixth reel.

The title provides players with even more chances to win, with five lines that pay both ways and the inclusion of an extra reel to spice up the gaming experience.

As with the original hit title, the game incorporates classic symbols commonly associated with fruit machine style slots, including melons, grapes, plums, oranges, lemons and cherries.

The golden star scatter symbol awards cash prizes regardless of the paylines, while the highest win is reserved for the iconic red seven.

“Sevens & Fruits proved to be very popular with Playson fans all around the world when it was first launched, so we decided to ramp up the gameplay with the addition of another reel.

“This simplistic yet visually stunning slot is sure to resonate with a wide audience. With even more ways to secure big wins, Sevens & Fruits: 6 Reels is set to become another stellar addition to the Playson Timeless Fruit Slots range.” – Vsevolod Lapin, head of product at Playson.

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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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Pragmatic Play – Wild West Gold

In the latest edition to the online gaming content provider’s Gold series, players are transported to a frontier town in the American west in the quest for riches.

The 5×4 reel, 40 payline Wild West Gold features rogues, bandits and outlaws filling the reels, while the sheriff symbol acts as a wild, with up to a 5x random multiplier added to the wild.

Three sunset scatter symbols in view triggers the free spins mode, with more sunsets leading to additional spins. In the bonus round, the town comes alive after dark with sticky wilds staying on the reels for the duration of free spins, with the potential to win up to 10,000x a player’s stake.

“Ride into the dangerous land of the cowboys in Wild West Gold, the latest fast-paced thriller from Pragmatic Play.

“Our Gold series continues to go from strength to strength, with Mustang Gold and Wolf Gold being some of the best-performing slots in our catalogue. We look forward to Wild West Gold joining these in our product offering.” – Melissa Summerfield, chief commercial officer at Pragmatic Play.

Startup Valley – True Lab

True Lab invites players to help five smart heads, who are buried in books and abusing energy drinks, chase a fruitful investor meet-up in its new slot title Startup Valley.

The game provider, which falls under the True Flip umbrella, introduces a 3×5, 15 fixed payline video slot sees the characters of Startup Valley gain experience points for dedicated free spins that release their super skills. These include additional wilds and random multipliers included onto the reel.

The free spins start as soon as there are enough experience symbols collected. Three scatter symbols grant special IPO free spins, with all characters present and able to use their abilities.

“With a set of cool features and its signature visuals, Startup Valley is an ultimate slot
game that will fit nicely into our 2020 roadmap. The buy bonus feature makes it attractive
for an even broader audience.” – Vasily Polynov, True Lab’s CBDO.

Play’n Go – Sticky Joker

Lauded a “landmark year of releases,” Play’n Go is introducing its tenth igaming offering of 2020 via a 3-reel slot titled Sticky Joker.

Marking the latest entrant to its series of Joker titles, each time the Joker lands on the grid it will stick to the reels and award a player another re-spin; more jokers equal more spins.

“Sticky Joker is an excellent game for players who are fans of Joker based games. Its simple, straightforward and players can quickly get into the rhythm and enjoy what it has to offer.

“We love making immersive games with characters and backstories and plenty of features for people to experience but, sometimes people just want something simple to have fun with, at Play’n GO we cater to everyone.” – Johan Törnqvist, CEO of Play’n Go.

Red Tiger – Vault of Anubis

Ancient Egypt beckons for players of Red Tiger’s latest igaming release, with Vault of Anubis inviting individuals to venture deep underground in search of big wins.

The 7×6 cluster slot is set in a vault guarded by giant structures, where intrepid players have the chance to win up to 5,000x their stake.

The game’s top row includes the free spins meter which is filled by four vault spins symbols. The reels feature Egyptian-styled playing card symbols such as an emerald scarab, the eye of Horus, and Anubis himself.

“With immersive gameplay, picture perfect graphics and a dramatic soundtrack, players daring enough will be rewarded with a thrilling experience when they enter the Vault of Anubis.

“The game’s popular theme and mechanic, coupled with the opportunity for a max win of 5,000x the stake, makes travelling back to ancient Egypt an adventure that’s truly worth experiencing.” – Carl Ejlertsson, director of business development at Red Tiger.

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