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NetEnt brings us back to the hot 80s Miami action in Hotline 2™
The crime-busting duo returns in the upcoming sequel of NetEnt’s hit title Hotline™ with a release date set to August 24th 2020. Following its roots, the video slot doesn’t stray too much from the original, but it brings plenty of new features and bonuses.
Detectives Quinn and Riviera are up again to investigate yet another jewellery store robbery in sunny Miami. But things get heated up when we realise that the beautiful Kitty Weiss is behind the curtain and this time, with a bang.
Just like in the first game, the soundtrack is absolutely sublime, fitting nicely into a colourful backdrop and spinning reels, bringing a new upgraded retrospective look to the hot 80s vibe we got already familiar with, in the original game.
The first Hotline™ slot was received well by players, because of unique in-game slot bonus feature which made it stand out from other slot games at the time.
For those eager to jump on the action while you wait for the sequel, you can play the original title with one of the most used casino bonuses like the 888casino welcome offer, where NetEnt is a featured brand.
The slot action takes place across a 5-reel 3-row layout with 243 win ways. However, this can expand to become a 3x6x6x6x3 grid with up to 1944 ways to play depending on the activated features. The volatility’s still set to medium level, and there’re no changes regarding it.
While creating the game NetEnt kept to the core of its predecessor, but they certainly did some quite exciting changes. There is a new reel set, a random modifier and a different free spin feature. Additionally, the Hotlines have been inverted into vertical lines, removing the to need to activate 1 to 3 hotlines we saw previously.
This time, the three middle reels make up the Hotline zone which can be activated separately. This feature increases a chance to win Expanding Wild for a higher bet. A Wild symbol landing on a Hotline reel expands to cover the entire reel if resulting in a bet way win.
The other reels can be turned into hotlines with bonus bets. The slot is played with the Base Bet, with reel 3 as a Hotline and two Bonus Bet levels:
- Double Bet: reel 3 and 4 become a Hotline, and the bet is doubled
- Triple Bet: reel 2 and 3 and 4 become Hotlines, and the bet is tripled
Playing around with the Hotlines will also alter the base game RTP value accordingly, resulting in 94.51%, 95.35%, or 96.05% with 1, 2, or 3 Hotlines activated. It is slightly lower from what we had in the first instalment, but it’s a bit higher than the industry average on 96.05%.
The main Hotline feature is especially important when we add in the wild symbols. If a wild symbol lands on any of the 3 middle reels, it will substitute as usual, but if it lands on Hotline, it expands to give you a fully wild reel. Known as the Expanding Wild feature, which you could end up with 3 wild reels per spin.
Landing 3 neon flamingo scatters anywhere on 2, 3 and 4 will trigger the Free Spins feature, with 7 free spins awarded. A wild symbol landing on a Hotline will always expand the actual height of the reel by 1 symbol, up to a maximum height of six.
Having all three centre reels reaching the max height will lead to a 3x6x6x6x3 game window, creating 1,944 ways to win. When a Hotline reel reaches its maximum height, 2 additional free spins are awarded.
But if you’d like to get straight to the action you can use the bonus buy option. Where for a price of 20x, 40x, or 60x, you can get to play the bonus with 1, 2, or 3 Hotlines activated respectively.
Our overall impressions of the Hotline 2™ slot is that it is much better than the original game. The additional ways to win with the Free Spins feature coupled with the expanding wilds option can lead to mega wins of up to 5,184 x your total bet on every free spin.
The game is beautifully designed and packed with a nostalgic soundtrack, boasting a retro atmosphere, that ultimately pays homage to hit tv-show Miami Vice. Even though it doesn’t bring any major changes, fans of the genre and especially those who loved the first game will be pleased with this sequel.
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Wazdan amplifies Swiss presence with GAMRFIRST launch
Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, has further expanded in the regulated Swiss market, taking its games live with GAMRFIRST.
The agreement sees a swathe of Wazdan games now available in Switzerland on the GAMRFIRST brand, the online arm of Casino Barrière Montreux, integrated via Gamanza’s iGaming Superstore™ platform.
Included in the deal are top-performing Wazdan titles such as 15 Coins™ and Mighty Wild™: Panther, as the provider continues to deliver the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences with its suite of engaging mechanics.
Marking its seventh partner in the market, Switzerland remains a key source of growth for Wazdan as it continues to build momentum following its recent commercial expansion and launch of its award-winning Mighty Fish™: Blue Marlin title.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “As one of the most important markets in Europe for Wazdan,we are delighted to bring GAMRFIRST.CH customers in Switzerland our comprehensive slot portfolio.
“The strong demand for Wazdan’s titles in Switzerland and beyond is a testament to our gain-focused philosophy that fuels our ambitions to deliver engaging experiences that players truly love.”
Clement Govinda, Director at GAMRFIRST said: “Wazdan has garnered a stellar reputation for its high-quality graphics and unique features that have captured the hearts of players worldwide.
“The provider’s commitment to developing rewarding casino experiences that empower players with more choice over their gaming style perfectly aligns with the preferences of our players and we have no doubt Wazdan’s titles will be warmly received by them.”
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Digitain Supplies Sportsbook to King.rs
Digitain supplies Serbian operator King.rs with turnkey sportsbook solution
Digitain, a global leader in sportsbook and iGaming solutions, has announced that it has signed a deal to provide its turnkey solution to Serbian-based operator King.rs.
The turnkey solution from Digitain includes a proprietary sportsbook empowered by over 1,000 in-house risk managers and sports traders for +100 sports, +130,000 real live monthly events, 80,000 pre-match events each month, +15,000 leagues, +3,000 betting markets as well as casino games, a payment gateway, sports data and statistics along with enterprise tools for mobile, desktop and retail channels and Digitain’s in-house virtual sports, which provide +20,000 daily events and +150 betting markets.
“We are delighted to sign this commercial agreement with King.rs and welcome it to the Digitain business,” the Chief Sales Officer for Digitain, Ani Mkrtchyan, said. “Digitain continues to lead the way in iGaming and sportsbook innovation and King.rs shall not only have access to our propriety and award-winning sportsbook but features such as auto bet, bet builder, sports jackpots, instant cashback, push notifications and a social feature called Sportchat to drive player engagement and revenue growth.
“At Digitain, we are committed to delivering solutions that cater to the unique needs of our partner operators and their players across multiple markets. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with King.rs.”
“Digitain has proven itself to be one of the leading B2B providers over the last 20 years in sportsbook and iGaming solutions,” the Operation Director for King.rs, Dragan Djordjevic, said. “We have been impressed with the depth and breadth of the turnkey solution and the level of account management and support throughout this process. We look forward to Digitain’s solution to elevate and amplify our brand positioning across our operational B2C markets.”
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Xprizo, a cutting-edge iGaming fintech platform, has appointed Sintija Rimsa as its new Head of Business Development to accelerate its growth strategy.
Rimsa will spearhead Xprizo’s ambition to deliver on its core objectives, with a focus on empowering gaming and leading industry companies to expand into emerging markets such as Africa, Asia, and LatAm. Rimsa has vast experience spanning AI, blockchain, and iGaming sectors which is complemented by a deep passion for innovative technologies.
Xprizo Head of Business Development Sintija Rimsa commented: “Joining the Xprizo family and playing a key role in its mission to revolutionise the payments industry is the perfect scenario. Together we’re pushing ahead at the forefront of the sector to provide solutions for unbanked and under-banked communities.”
Before Xprizo, Sintija rose the ranks in business development and communications, mainly advising startups, ecosystem partners, VCs, and influential figures in Dubai. Her work portfolio on investments, business development, and communications strategies within the blockchain, gaming, and AI fields have earned a reputation as an industry visionary.
“With Sintija heading up the biz dev team, Xprizo is well on course to achieve its ambitious goals, setting new benchmarks for innovation and inclusivity.” added Richard Mifsud, Xprizo Chief Vision Officer.
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