Game development studio Evoplay has just been awarded certification with Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) for its library of proprietary slot titles to be used in the Lithuanian market as the studio continues to grow out its European foothold.

The news will see Evoplay bring 40 of its high-quality games to the Lithuanian market following its full certification to the standards set by the country’s regulator, the Gaming Control Authority (GCA), including popular releases Rise of Horus, Fruit Super Nova, Forest Dreams, Candy Dreams, Elven Princesses and many more.

The sought-after certification comes as an important recognition of the quality and security offered by Evoplay’s titles, allowing operator partners to feel more secure than ever.

Evoplay has made a name for itself as one of the industry’s most exciting game suppliers, providing partners with an unrivalled portfolio of slot, table and instant games.

The developer has also secured a loyal following of fans from the online streaming community off the back of a successful year in 2020, contributing to the creation of a safe and regulated gaming environment for players and operators alike.

Commenting on the new certification, Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: 

“We have unveiled a packed roster of fresh content since the start of the New Year, so it’s great to see all of our hard work being rewarded with this essential certification.

“At Evoplay, we offer some of the most immersive gaming experiences on the market, and we can’t wait to provide Lithuania-based operators with our innovative slot games.”

Relax Gaming, the igaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has answered the call of the wild with its latest game, Spirit of the Beast.

Set in the heart of the North American wild, Spirit of the Beast is ideal for players that enjoy action-packed games. The 5 x 3 title boasts a 96.52 RTP, continuing the company’s generous player returns, twinned with exceptional, differentiation-driving content.

With symbols reflecting some of the strongest figures from the wilderness, including bears, bulls, wolves, horses and eagles, players are sure to feel at one with nature in a land abundant with rewards.

Spirit of the Beast’s random feature may be awarded at the start of any spin. One high pay symbol is randomly selected to become stacked on all reels while all other high pay symbols are removed from the reels. This presents the chance of filling the entire reel area with the selected high pay symbol.

Free spin symbols are present on reels two, three and four, awarding 12 free spins when they are triggered. There are 6 multipliers to be won in Free Spins, which award up to 10,000x bet!

Commenting on the launch, Simon Hammon, CPO at Relax Gaming said: “Spirit of the Beast immerses players in a calm environment that is contrasted by the thrills and action taking place across the reels.

“The soundtrack and art were carefully curated to complement the host of engaging features and wow players. We’re excited to see how players receive it and how many snatch the fantastic 10,000x win!”

Relax has enjoyed an outstanding first six months of 2021, with a record-breaking 16 nominations across the EGR B2B Awards and the CasinoBeats Developer awards, as well as taking home “Casino Content Supplier” at the EGR Nordics Awards in February.

In total, Relax offers its partners more than 2,000 online casino games, featuring headline slots from its in-house studios along with a vast collection of content aggregated through its Silver Bullet and Powered By Relax partnership programmes.

René Jansen, Chairperson of the Dutch Gambling Authority, has said that a group of gambling authorities from 14 EU Member States have written to the European Commission to formally request the re-establishment of the Commission-mandated EU Expert Group on Gambling.

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) fully supports re-establishing the Expert Group to help encourage and support more common and joined-up approaches towards regulating Europe’s gambling market.

The Expert Group provided a platform for gambling regulators to exchange information, share best practices and work together on joint initiatives, such as the European Commission’s 2014 Recommendation on consumer protection in online gambling. The group consisted of representatives from the EU’s gambling authorities but was disbanded by the Commission in 2018 despite most gambling regulators considering it to be a success.

“There is currently no EU framework for gambling regulators to even communicate, let alone to jointly tackle the big issues affecting Europe’s online gambling sector. Most of these issues are cross-border in nature and require common solutions. We therefore welcome the strong commitment to regulatory cooperation and call to action from the majority of Europe’s gambling regulators. The message to the European Commission is clear: both gambling regulators and the sector itself are united in support of the Expert Group and call upon the Commission to reinstate the Expert Group,” Maarten Haijer, Secretary-General of EGBA, said.

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