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Week 31/2021 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
Realistic Games, has released its latest game Re-Trigger Happy® Deluxe, a western themed 5-reel slot. The new title brings players into the world of the Wild West’s most wanted, with play on 10 fixed win lines across the five reels, and a Doubling Wild symbol. When three or more scatter symbols appear, players are awarded with a Free Spins Bonus Round of 15 Free Spins, as well as the relevant pay-out. All wins occurring in this round are tripled, as well as the ability to re-trigger the spins indefinitely!
Live 5 is taking players to a neon jungle where fluorescent wolves glow in the latest video slot to leave its production line, Wolf 81. The game beautifully masters the neon theme but with a unique twist. Set across four reels and with 81 ways to win, players will want to trigger the Free Spins bonus as something special awaits. This is achieved when two or more adjacent Wolf symbols appear anywhere on the reels. This activates Respins and the unique Free Spins entry mechanic.
Spinmatic is launching its new game “Sizzling Blaze”, a retro throwback with a fiery modern twist and Gamble Feature. The recently presented game is a Standard Video Slot with 5 reels and 3 rows format and stays true to tradition with 5 fixed paylines, accompanied by an old-school soundtrack and classic fruit symbols to transport players back to the 80s.
Microgaming has launched its latest exclusive brand title Burlesque by Dita, a spectacular new slot designed by Eurostar Studios in partnership with Aurum Signature Studios featuring the multitalented Dita Von Teese. Players can prepare to be entertained by some of her striking signature acts and enjoy experiencing the Wild Pleasure feature during the base game that turns up to five reels Wild. Collecting at least three scatter symbols earns a VIP ticket to one of four show-stopping free spins bonus rounds, with each free spin taking players to a different venue where Dita has graced the stage.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. is pleased to announce the highly anticipated launch of Super Hot Fruits Megaways™, a classic fruit-themed, five-reel slot game, available online and on mobile. With 117,649 ways to win, Super Hot Fruits Megaways brings Inspired’s unique Hot Spins mechanic to the Megaways player in an evolved Megaways adaptation of Inspired’s top-performing, original Hot Spins game, Super Hot Fruits™. With more than one billion lifetime plays globally, Super Hot Fruits has become one of Inspired’s most played games of all time.
Relax Gaming, the igaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has released yet another gem from the depths of the ocean with its latest game, Deep Descent. Catering to the player that yearns for the tranquillity of the ocean floor and the adventure of digging for riches, Deep Descent offers over 3000 ways to win and an RTP of 95%. Ideal for fans of high volatility gaming, the 5×3 slot quickly evolves into a 5×5 slot during gameplay and offers a maximum win of almost 19,000x.
iSoftBet, has unveiled a thrilling Norse adventure with its latest hit, Wild Hammer Megaways™. Players must journey to Asgard with the God of Thunder, Thor, in search of heavenly wins in this 117,649 ways to win addition to the supplier’s portfolio. With reels packed with famous characters from Nordic lore, including Odin, Loki, Freya, and the fearsome wolf Fenrir, Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, acts as a wild as players look to achieve huge wins of up to 50,000x.
Stakelogic, the innovative and pioneering casino game developer, and Hurricane Games are taking players on a wild adventure in Star Wild Blaster, the latest explosive slot to leave their production line. As the name suggests, Star Wild Blaster is all about Wilds which Multiply when forming part of a win combination to allow players to land some insane cash prizes. Star Wild Blaster takes the 5X3 reel format with 10 fixed paylines. During the base game, Wild symbols substitute for all symbols and can appear on reels two, three and four.
Play’n GO rock the roads with legendary rock band in the latest addition to their music series, ZZ Top Roadside Riches. Join legendary rock band ZZ Top as they set off on tour and get a feel for Americana music and life on the road. A 5×4 slot game filled with classic Texas-inspired symbols, we’re talking sunglasses, buffalo skulls, colourful suits – it’s got it all. Players don’t have to be fans of the band to enjoy this game as it radiates an ‘80s feel and beat that will be recognised by all.
Fishin’ Frenzy Megaways™, one of Blueprint Gaming’s top-performing games, has been added to the leading slot developer’s Jackpot King series in a move that once again takes the experience of this casino classic in a new direction. Incorporating the industry-leading progressive jackpot system to Fishin’ Frenzy Megaways™ breathes fresh life into the online slot and brings it to the attention of a wider audience that enjoy jackpot games. Every spin of this hugely popular game now comes with the added bonus that entry to the Wheel King could be triggered. As well as hunting for the catch of the day, players could reel in the main Jackpot King pot or claim the Royal and Regal pots that offer more frequent payouts.
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the gaming industry, has unveiled the sequel to its colourful smash hit, Fruit Party. Fruit Party 2 is the latest sequel developed by the leading provider, following recent expansions 5 Lions Megaways, Panda’s Fortune 2 and the popular John Hunter series. In the base game, wilds can have multipliers that can be added together across winning clusters give you a max multiplier of up to 256x. Free Spins are triggered if three or more Scatters land on a single spin. During Free Spins, the random wilds continue to occur, with them having a max multiplier of up to 729x on any individual wild, while three or more Golden Fruit Scatters will retrigger the Bonus Mode.
Yggdrasil, is inviting the most daring and desperate sailors to the cold depths of the ocean to encounter mythical creatures in the latest YG Masters slot, Siren Song, in partnership with True Lab. Siren Song offers up to x30,000 maximum win, exclusive features of players’ choice, and spellbinding visuals. Gamers are given the option of the three Free Spins with varied volatility. Emerald Free Spins make the Sticky Skull Wilds hold their positions until the end of the bonus. Silver Free Spins place four to twenty Fish symbols on the reels, multiplying winnings by the number of the landed fishes.
BGaming congratulates Pin-Up Casino in its style! The studio has launched a new custom slot called Lucky Lady Pin-up. The retro-style game became a birthday gift for an operator that is celebrating its 5th anniversary! Lucky Lady Pin-up is the first custom slot based on the Lucky Lady Moon game which is extremely popular among the operator’s audience. Full of colours and lights, the slot recaptures the atmosphere of a luxury pin-up party! Moreover, there are a lot of generous gifts for players hidden in the new slot! With unlimited Free Spins, Wild Multiplier and a Gamble round, the game has got a maximum exposure of over 27,000 and a high RTP of 97%!
ESA Gaming, the innovative games provider, is set to add to its EasySwipe™ portfolio with the thrilling new hit Egypt Mine. The latest addition to the supplier’s popular Mine series, inspired by the computer classic Minesweeper, sees players race across the sands avoiding evil creatures before entering the pyramid in search of treasure chests filled with gold. Egypt Mine is optimised for mobile play, with swipe in/swipe out capabilities, a random shot rebuy round and a max win of up to 20x.
Baltics
Evoplay bolsters presence in Lithuania with Betsafe deal
Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, is expanding in the Baltics thanks to its latest tie-up with Betsafe in Lithuania.
The deal sees over 90 of the supplier’s leading titles live on the Betsson Group’s Lithuanian brand Betsafe, a leading operator in the market.
Included in the agreement are Evoplay’s top-performing titles such as Elven Princesses, Hot Triple Sevens and The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy which are now available for Betsafe players.
The latest integration follows a string of similar deals for Evoplay who has continued its expansion across regulated markets in Europe and beyond.
Ihor Zarechnyi, CBDO at Evoplay, said: “Integrating our products to Betsafe, a leading brand in Lithuania, is another important step in our commercial trajectory as our titles continue to grow in popularity and develop a stellar reputation among gaming enthusiasts worldwide.
“Lithuania is a vibrant and dynamic market, and we are thrilled to bring our award-winning content to even more players in the region.”
Aurimas Šilys, Head of Lithuania at Betsson Group, said: “Boosting our offering with a diverse array of titles is of utmost importance for Betsafe as we strive to deliver an unmatched gaming experience to players in Lithuania.
“We are delighted to integrate Evoplay’s dynamic portfolio into our offerings, and we anticipate it will resonate exceptionally well with our audience.”
Latest News
EL Executive Committee Names Mr Ionut-Valeriu Andrei as New Member
The EL Executive Committee has named Mr. Ionut-Valeriu Andrei as its newest member during its meeting on April 5. Mr. Andrei is the General Manager of Loteria Română since 2022, and succeeds Mr. Olgierd Cieslik, whose term as CEO of Totalisator Sportowy (Poland) has concluded.
”It is with great pleasure to welcome Mr Ionut-Valeriu Andrei as a new Executive Committee member. As an experienced executive, Mr Andrei has already contributed in various ways to our Association and the EL Executive Committee members trust he will continue to do so in the future,” Arjan van ‘t Veer, Secretary General of EL, said.
Mr Andrei will oversee the learning and development activities of EL. His appointment underscores the further commitment of the European Lotteries to inclusivity and collaboration among its members.
”I am honoured to join the EL Executive Committee and look forward to working closely with my colleagues to advance the mission and values of the Association,” Ionut-Valeriu Andrei said.
Mr Andrei’s co-optation will be formalised during the upcoming EL General Assembly in Salzburg (Austria) on 17 June 2024.
Compliance Updates
EGBA Welcomes European Parliament’s Approval Of New EU Anti-Money Laundering Framework
The EU’s new anti-money laundering package aims to create a more consistent regulatory framework and will benefit online gambling operators by standardising AML rules and reporting requirements across member states.
Brussels, 24 April 2024 – The European Parliament has approved the EU’s new anti-money laundering (AML) package at its plenary sitting today, marking a significant milestone towards a new EU framework for combatting financial crime. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), representing Europe’s leading online gambling operators, welcomes the Parliament’s approval of the new AML package and believes the incoming rule changes will strengthen the EU’s approach to tackling money laundering.
The new package will contain:
- A single rulebook regulation – with provisions on conducting due diligence on customers, transparency of beneficial owners and the use of crypto-assets.
- The 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive – containing national provisions on supervision and national AML authorities, as well as on the access of authorities to necessary and reliable information, e.g. beneficial ownership registers.
- The establishment of the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) – which have supervisory and investigative powers to ensure compliance with AML requirements, operating in conjunction with national AML authorities.
EGBA believes the new rules will benefit Europe’s online gambling operators by ensuring a consistent regulatory approach across EU member states. Another important feature, under the competence of AMLA, will be the creation of a harmonised reporting format for Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs). This will ensure that Europe’s online gambling operators encounter the same STR requirements across all EU member states, thereby setting clear and consistent expectations that will reduce administrative burdens and costs.
To assist online gambling operators in complying with the EU’s new AML rules, EGBA has developed industry-specific guidelines on anti-money laundering which apply a risk-based approach and include practical measures that operators can take – on customer and business risk assessments, customer due diligence processes, suspicious transaction reporting, and record keeping. EGBA members already apply the guidelines and submit annual reports to EGBA that summarise their progress in implementing its measures. The guidelines are also open to all operators based in the EU and EGBA encourages operators to sign up to them.
The AML package now awaits formal adoption by the Council of the EU, expected in May, before being published in the EU’s Official Journal.
“We welcome the European Parliament’s approval of the new anti-money laundering package. The new framework will set high standards and ensure greater consistency in the application of AML rules across the EU. Online gambling operators, especially those operating in multiple countries, will benefit from a single rulebook and harmonised reporting requirements that will unravel national complexities. We will look to review our industry guidelines on AML to ensure their alignment with the new EU rules. By signing up to the guidelines, operators can already prepare themselves for the incoming changes in the EU rules and join our members in their efforts to proactively and positively contribute to the EU’s fight against money laundering.” – Dr. Ekaterina Hartmann, Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, EGBA.
Source: EGBA
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