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Pragmatic Play Unleashes Rampaging Addition to Great Rhino Series

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the gaming industry, has released Great Rhino Deluxe, the latest addition to its popular safari saga.
The 3×5, 20 lines video slot sees the creatures of the wild gather on the reels as players search the Serengeti for riches with Golden Rhino coins acting as Wilds throughout the game.
If two or more full stacks of thundering Rhino symbols land, the Super Respin Feature is triggered. A 2x multiplier is added for every additional Rhino that lands during the bonus. If every reel is filled with a Rhino, players are awarded the Grand jackpot, which is fixed at 500x a player’s stake, while the maximum multiplier win goes up to x6,242.
Three scatter symbols trigger the stampeding Free Spins mode, where Rhino symbols are collected and stored before being unleashed on the reels on the last spin for the possibility to claim rampaging wins.
Melissa Summerfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “Great Rhino Deluxe is the newest addition to our growing series of titles under the Great Rhino umbrella. Taking a classic fan-favourite and adding innovative new features allows us to continue to grow an exciting franchise.
“We continue to refine our craft and endeavour to create immersive slot experiences for all of our titles and Great Rhino Deluxe is no exception. We look forward to seeing how it is received by our fans and operator partners alike.”
Pragmatic Play currently delivers up to four new slot titles a month, as well as an extensive range of Live Casino and Bingo products through its multi-vertical offering. The company’s entire portfolio is available through a single API integration.
Compliance Updates
Merkur Gaming Signs MoU with Ukraine’s Gambling and Lotteries Regulation Commission

Merkur Gaming has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ukraine’s gaming regulatory body, the Gambling and Lotteries Regulation Commission.
The signing of MoU between Ukraine’s Expert Advisory Council of Gambling and Lotteries Regulation Commission (EAC GRLC) and adp Gauselmann GmbH (Merkur) allows Merkur to bring its more than 60 years of experience and achievement in both manufacturing and operations in gaming to help and assist Ukraine in its creation of a strong, socially responsible, and well-regulated gaming industry within its borders.
Athanasios ‘Sakis’ Isaakidis, Chief Executive, International at Merkur Gaming, said: “This is truly an exciting time and a great opportunity. Coming as it does in the current pandemic climate of Covid-19, the news from the Ukraine is inspiring for us and for the entire gaming industry. Historically, difficult times have always also created opportunities and that is clearly the case here. Merkur Gaming is absolutely committed to bringing its huge experience – as both a manufacturer and as a successful operator – to work alongside the authorities in creating a new market opportunity that will create many new jobs, create new wealth and which will be, by law, a socially responsible gaming environment within the Ukraine.
“The overwhelming feeling, the aura as we call it, is already hugely positive and that will increase as actual operations are seen to open up. There are still many challenges to be addressed but we look forward to assisting in the process of those challenges being met. As has been said many times, to make the best result from new opportunities it is necessary to always be in the right place and at the right time. Merkur Gaming is achieving that and will continue to do so in the future as we actively co-operate in making Ukraine’s new gaming future become a resounding success.”
Industry News
Cirsa Reports Net Loss of €254.6M for the Year 2020

Cirsa has reported a net loss of €254.6m for its full-year 2020 as closures of land-based gaming outlets due to Covid-19 hit revenue.
Operating profit came in at €126m, down 73.3% from €842m in 2019. Operating revenue fell to €842m, down from €1.64bn in 2019. The fourth quarter saw operating revenue of €211m, down from €537.6m in the same period in 2019, and operating profit of €51m.
The year had begun with a strong start, with revenue up by 28% year-on-year in January and February before the Covid-19 pandemic hit land-based revenues from March onwards.
Bingo and casino operations were hit particularly hard during a year that saw the number of productive hours fall by 45% due to pandemic-related retail closures in different markets
However, Cirsa said it managed to mitigate the impact on revenue and recover its customer base through its “Secure Gaming” plan.
Slots also suffered but Cirsa said its subsidiary UNIDESA B2B’s Manhattan and Pharaoh’s Gold games had become the best performing slots in the market.
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BetConstruct Launches New Promo Campaign for Sportsbooks

To broaden player appeal and expand operators’ reach, BetConstruct has launched “HomeWork,” a new promo campaign for Sportsbooks.
As a part of a player acquisition strategy meticulously developed for partners, BetConstruct creates a special assignment to be provided to players via sportsbook.
A very literal homework can be assigned to the bettors by an operator. With this additional player engagement channel also comes the configuration layout for operators to customise the assignments and track the results.
The tasks include, but are not limited to predicting the outcome of different markets like match result, goals total, handicap and so on. The participants are given 24 hours for a regular task and get a new one in case the previous has been annulled. Upon completing the homework and depending on the number of correct predictions, bettors receive rewards from the total prize pool of the promotion.
HomeWork is an excellent fit for forward-thinking partners who seek to provide extraordinary sportsbook experience alongside traditional well-loved betting. The new enhancement is set to contribute to the profits of any sportsbook businesses, creating an involving experience for the players and prolonging their sessions on operator’s website.
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