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Week 47/2021 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has set sail with its new title, Pirate Jackpots. Swashbuckling players must voyage across the Caribbean in the hope of claiming a storied treasure filled to the brim with precious stones and gold. A jaunty sea shanty and rich graphics provide the perfect complement for this pirate-themed adventure. Pirate Jackpots is a classic set-up, playing 5 reels that contain 3 symbols each. Winning combinations can appear on 20 pay lines and the Wild map scroll symbol is the Joker and has the ability to replace any game symbols to boost winning chances.
Pragmatic Play, has launched its latest slot title, filled with Wilds and even wilder riches, Super X™. Mirroring the theme of recent hits such as Cash Bonanza™, Piggy Bank Bills™ and Empty the Vault™, Super X™ is played out on an opulent set of reels, packed to the brim with precious gemstones, gold bars, poker chips and stacks of cash! Wild symbols can only appear on reels two, three and four in the base game and substitute for all symbols except Scatters, the X symbol, and symbols with digits, helping players to hit winning combinations.
Yggdrasil, has joined forces with Peter & Sons in its fearsome new hit Monster Blox Gigablox™. The 6×4 slot, with the boutique studio’s unmistakable art style and the popular cascading wins mechanic, sees heroes gather at an old tavern as they plot to hunt down monsters that threaten their land. Incorporating the popular Gigablox™ mechanic, the game sees a giant symbol land on every spin, from 2×2 in size to a mammoth 6×6.
Greentube, is inviting players to rock out with a rebellious festive favourite in its new release Diamond Link™: Mighty Santa™. Featuring a tattooed Mighty Santa and his mean-looking reindeer Rudolph, this graphically innovative game challenges the look and feel of the usual Christmas fare while continuing to push boundaries by evolving the ever-popular Diamond Link™ mechanic. Players can get rocking around the tree in a feature-rich game that boasts stunning gameplay across five reels with 25 win lines and Santa’s sack is full of gifts for lucky players who have been well-behaved this year, thanks to the new goodies within the Hold N Spin mechanic.
Calling all intrepid explorers! Lost Riches Of El Dorado, the latest all-action adventure from legendary slot software producers, Stakelogic, and Hurricane Games, has officially arrived – and with it, the chance to uncover a fortune in long-forgotten treasures. The new game from the hit studio is played out across a 5×3 reel matrix that features 10 paylines and wins that pay from left to right. The reels are decorated with an ornate stone border, while a striking background depicts the setting sun bouncing off the fabled golden temples of the mystical El Dorado.
OneTouch has released Beats EX, a music-themed slot that enhances the celebratory mood as we enter the busy holiday season. Eager partygoers will find comfort in the game’s booming, turntable inspired sound, which energizes fun-loving slot fans, as they find themselves dancing away and getting involved in the entertainment. The 5×3 slot puts everyone in a groovy mood, with pumping DJ and music video-themed symbols, taking the fun back to the classic, much-loved 90’s music scene.
Endorphina has just released its newest, dynamic slot Solar Eclipse, in which you can feel the power and pull of both the moon and the sun. It’s time to fascinate yourself with this 3-reel, 3-row slot game that has 5 paylines. In the new slot, all prizes are for combinations of a kind. Matching symbols, except SCATTER symbols, should be on enabled paylines and adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost.
New from Big Time Gaming comes Diamond Fruits Megaclusters™, a slot, but not as we know it. Diamond Fruits employs groundbreaking graphics in a way never seen before in the industry, so that symbols fly onto the grid as if from behind the player’s head. The slot and its mesmerizing 3D effects will debut 24th November exclusively with Flutter Group brands, which include Paddy Power, Betfair Casino and Poker Stars. It will hit the SG Digital Network a week later, on 1st December.
Spearhead Studios has released a newly remastered version of Book of Souls, one of the studio’s top-performing video slots. Book of Souls™ Remastered is an action-packed, 5×3 videoslot. Players are invited to join Lara Jones in her adventures at an ancient Mayan temple deep within the jungle. The famous archaeologist turned treasure hunter is on a quest to find the mystical Book of Souls, which can unlock the fabled riches hidden inside the giant stone structure.
The crowd has been waiting and the excitement in the arena has built to fever pitch, but Swintt has finally taken to the stage with the much-anticipated release of their hard-rocking, multiple pay ways slot, Rock n’ Ways XtraWays ™. Undoubtedly the biggest launch from the in-demand software provider this winter, Rock n’ Ways XtraWays™ arrives with all the fanfare you’d expect from a sell-out stadium tour, with players treated to a scintillating display of pyrotechnics as the game’s hard-rocking riffs rumble out of their speakers.
Team up with a profit-hungry crew of prospectors in Old Fellow by Stakelogic – the brand-new release from the in-demand software studio that sees players descend into a gem-filled mine as they look to strike gold with a maximum multiplier of up to 50,000x their bet. Played across a 5×4 reel matrix that features 20 win lines, Old Fellow takes place in front of a wild canyon backdrop, where basking iguanas and carts loaded with precious stones set the tone for the adventure ahead. The unique symbols to feature on the reels are all gems of varying colours, while the scatter icon depicts a treasure chest that’s packed to bursting with rubies, diamonds and more.
Play’n GO’s Merlin series continues to be a hit amongst players; we predict that this addition will be no different. This game sees an Expanding Wild Multiplier on the reels; a feature that players love. Before Free Spins start, a symbol is randomly selected which will become a Special Expanding Symbol throughout the session. Expanding triggers only if enough symbols for a win are present; they don’t need to be adjacent to create a win line.
Yggdrasil, has released an upgraded version of its thrilling Gator Gold hit, with even more features and win potential. Gator Gold Deluxe Gigablox™ contains an upgraded free spins mechanic, even more striking visuals and sees the return of the popular Gigablox™ mechanic. The 6×4 video slot offers 4,096 ways to win, with a Gigablox™ symbol present on every spin, from 2×2 to 4×4 in size.
Relax Gaming, has brought some early festive delight to fans of high volatility games with its latest title, Santa’s Stack. Players create wins through clusters of five or more matching symbols, with wilds, re-spins and the Secret Santa Feature set to help them along in this 8×8 retro-style winter wonderland. Landing three or more Christmas Trees awards the Free Spins feature and five Free Spins. The more trees the player gets, the more spins they win with a maximum of eight.
The release of King Kong Cashpots marks the latest outing for Blueprint Gaming’s ever-popular Kong character, bringing with it huge win potential including a host of features and the studio’s Jackpot King progressive system. Utilising the Cashpots play mechanic that was a hit with players in previous successful titles such as Deal or No Deal: Golden Game, Blueprint has this time combined the format with its Kong IP to bring players a fresh dose of jungle-themed slots action.
Evoplay is thrilled to announce the launch of its most anticipated retro-inspired title to date, Hot Triple Sevens Special. Inspired by the traditional fruit-style slots found in Las Vegas, Hot Triple Sevens Special picks up right where the original left off, featuring wild animations, a mesmerising soundtrack, and troves of treasure for players to try and collect.
BGaming follows Spanish style in its brand new slot Zorro Wild Heart! Brave and passionate, a stranger in a black cloak is a world-known hero! Zorro, a famous character in books and movies, is spotlighting the new BGaming title! The 5×4 online game is inspired by the story of the famous fearless hero who is always ready to lend a helping hand and demonstrate courage! Colourful symbols reflect Spanish themes and motifs. The game is full of excellent features along with HD graphics to make the player’s experience more exciting!
Pragmatic Play, returns with another chapter in the John Hunter story with Book of Fallen™ Players’ favourite fearless explorer is back in Book of Fallen™, only this time, John Hunter needs their help to uncover ancient treasures on the 3×5 set of reels. Set in a tomb that has been forgotten by time, the game features high value symbols inspired by ancient Egypt, and a book featuring the Eye of Anubis that represents both the Wild and Scatter symbols.
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Bet365 and DraftKings Voted ‘Fairest’ Sportsbooks in the United Kingdom and the United States Respectively
Inaugural FairPlay survey reveals that the vast majority of bettors do care about fair
FairPlay Sports Media (FPSM), the global sports media network fuelled by data and powered by fans, has announced the results of its inaugural FairPlay Fair Betting Survey with Bet365 in the United Kingdom and DraftKings and FanDuel in the United States shown to be the most trusted operators in their respected markets.
The digital survey of a thousand United Kingdom and United States bettors with varying levels of betting involvement was commissioned to quantify how much of a role ‘fairness’ plays in customers choosing and continuing with their chosen bookmakers and to explore in more detail what a fair betting experience looks like and how important it was to them.
The key takeaways from the FairPlay Fair Betting Survey 2024 are:
- When asked ‘of the sportsbooks you have accounts with, who is the fairest?’, 40% of the United Kingdom audience scored Bet365 the fairest with SkyBet second (16%) and Paddy Power third (12%). In the United States, 37% surveyed labelled DraftKings the fairest. FanDuel came second with 33% with both brands comfortably clear of competition.
- Bet365 performed the best on the top three factors that the United Kingdom audience labelled most important for a ‘fair experience’: ‘best odds’, ‘best odds guaranteed’ and ‘easy to use site/app’. Both DraftKings and FanDuel scored well on the two most important factors for the United States market: ‘best odds’ and ‘easy withdrawals’.
- ‘Fairness’ is deemed an important factor by the bettors surveyed with 87% of United Kingdom respondents claiming it to be ‘very important’ with 78% of the United States set stating the same.
- Perceptions of unfairness are relatively low in the United States with just 16% saying they’ve experienced unfair treatment, in contrast to over half in the United Kingdom survey (54%).
How customers regard fairness in the United Kingdom compared to the United States differs, with the former ranking ‘best odds’ as the number one factor that operators need to deliver to be perceived as fair, with the United States survey ranking it second behind ‘easy withdrawals’. Elsewhere in the top three, an ‘easy to use site/app’ came in third most important in both markets.
Bet365 scored highly in the factors that were most important to a fair experience in the United Kingdom, with second-placed SkyBet performing relatively better on less important features such as ‘transparent offers’, ‘wide array of offers’ and ‘easy withdrawal’. The two leading United States brands, DraftKings and FanDuel, followed similar response rates to the important factors of ‘best odds’ and ‘easy withdrawals’ with the latter potentially ranking higher due to the market’s nascent nature.
When asked ‘what does fairness mean to you?’, common themes to the open-ended question converged around ‘honour’ and ‘respect’ with a general sense that the bookmaker-customer relationship is not a level playing field in the United Kingdom market while the United States responses revolved more around being treated equally to other customers as well as more emphasis on better prices and transparency.
Significantly, the majority of United Kingdom bettors (87%) claimed it is ‘very important’ to be treated fairly by their bookmaker while the industry could clearly do more with 54% of them also claiming to have been treated ‘unfairly’ by operators at one point. Half of those who had experienced unfairness also stated that they would stop using a bookmaker because of it.
The United States audience demonstrated a similar sentiment with 78% seeing fair treatment as ‘very important’ but notably only 16% claimed to have experienced unfair treatment by an operator. Whether due to market maturity or the United States’ generally regarded higher standard of customer service requires further research.
The Group Chief Executive Officer for FairPlay Sports Media, Stuart Simms, said of the inaugural survey: “It’s fascinating to see how ‘fairness’ fits into the bettor’s psyche when choosing their operators. Many might not consider it as a key factor but it’s clear from these results that being treated fairly is extremely important for a strong bookmaker-customer relationship.
“It’s a hunch we had before the survey that those brands who were deemed ‘fairest’ might also be the leaders in their respective markets and I’d like to commend the likes of Bet365, FanDuel and DraftKings on performing well in this regard. It’s clear that the United States and United Kingdom markets have crossover when it comes to what ‘fairness’ means and, although the United Kingdom may be a more mature market, it could be said – based on these results – that to drive lifetime value and decrease churn, it could learn some more in customer service from across the pond.”
The FairPlay Fair Betting Survey 2024 was remotely collated from January 5, 2024, to February 6, 2024, using a sample of approximately 500 respondents of legal betting age in both the United Kingdom and from states where online sports betting is legal in the United States.
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Mindway AI, eCOGRA and CasinoReviews.net Launch Innovative ‘Bet on Awareness’ Campaign
In honor of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), three industry-leading companies – Mindway AI, eCOGRA and CasinoReviews.net – have announced a transformative campaign aimed at fostering responsible gaming habits.
At the heart of this initiative lies Mindway AI’s pioneering tool, Gamalyze. Departing from traditional self-assessment methods, Gamalyze offers participants a unique and gamified experience through a three-minute immersive card game session. This innovative approach provides insights into gambling tendencies, promoting self-awareness and responsible gaming practices.
As the campaign unfolds, Mindway AI, eCOGRA and CasinoReviews.net will conduct a comprehensive study utilizing Gamalyze’s data. This study promises to offer unique insights into gambling habits and trends in 2024, shedding light on crucial aspects of player behavior.
Commenting on the collaboration, Rasmus Kjaergaard, the Chief Executive Officer for Mindway AI, expressed his enthusiasm, stating: “I am truly excited about the collaboration between Mindway AI, CasinoReviews.net and eCOGRA in championing responsible gambling during Problem Gambling Awareness Month.”
The Product Owner for CasinoReviews.net, Nikoleta Kuncheva, emphasized the campaign’s inclusive nature, inviting everyone to participate. “The ‘Bet on Awareness’ campaign isn’t just for those who gamble; it’s an eye-opener for everyone to discover just how risky their habits might be,” Kuncheva said.
The Chief Delivery Officer for eCOGRA, Douwe Bijkersma, highlighted the significance of Gamalyze in promoting responsible gaming within the industry, stating: “Gamalyze is an innovative tool that allows players to self-test their gambling behavior and risk profile, a revolutionary concept that we believe will benefit not only the players but the wider iGaming industry.”
The official launch of the Bet on Awareness campaign is set for later this month with participants invited to join through dedicated links across digital and social media platforms.
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BetSloty’s global expansion strategy in the online gambling industry: how does new online casino succeed?
In February 2024, Slotegrator, a leading software supplier and aggregator for online casino and sportsbook operators, announced its new deal with client BetSloty, an innovative online casino operator. Slotegrator offers a look at how the project came together and what’s driving its success.
BetSloty uses Slotegrator’s turnkey online casino solution, a technically robust platform with multiple modules and features to efficiently manage daily casino operations, prevent fraud, engage players, and more.
BetSloty comments: “Acquiring an online casino platform from Slotegrator allowed us to leverage their specialized expertise and experience. This decision was based on the efficiency, speed, and cost-effectiveness of utilizing a team with a proven track record in developing successful online gaming platforms.”
But what does the process look like when building an online casino from scratch?
In step one, it was important to consider three key areas: regulation, understanding of the target audience, and competitor analysis.
BetSloty casino welcomes players from all over the world, breaking down geographical barriers and ensuring a world-class gaming experience regardless of location.
Regulation. Understanding the paramount importance of regulatory compliance in the online gambling industry, BetSloty conducted thorough research to identify regions with stable regulatory environments conducive to their operations. Recognizing the significance of obtaining a license, they strategically partnered with legal experts to navigate the complexities of obtaining a Curaçao license, ensuring both legality and credibility. Betsloty engaged Slotegrator’s consulting and licensing services to swiftly obtain a license and used the platform’s groundbreaking features to develop their business strategy.
BetSloty remarks that obtaining a Curaçao license was a critical step. Slotegrator was chosen for its expertise in navigating the legal complexities of the gambling industry. Professional assistance is essential in legal matters to guarantee compliance with regulations and maintain players’ trust.
Demographics and demand. BetSloty’s market research revealed regions with a growing interest in online gambling and a large potential customer base. This informed their decision-making process in selecting markets for expansion, ensuring alignment with consumer preferences and trends.
Competitor analysis. In a highly competitive industry, BetSloty conducted in-depth competitor analysis to identify market gaps and opportunities for differentiation. Leveraging partnerships with aggregators like Slotegrator, they streamlined the process of integrating games and payment methods, offering a diverse portfolio to attract and retain players.At the business planning stage, BetSloty’s expansion strategy was underpinned by meticulous planning and execution. From market research to platform development and rigorous testing, every aspect of their business plan was carefully crafted to deliver a seamless user experience and ensure long-term success in new markets.
Innovation and adaptation are essential features of the evolving landscape of online transactions. That’s why BetSloty embraced cryptocurrency payments, enabling the platform to cater to the preferences of a global audience.
By integrating cryptocurrency transactions, they enhanced security, anonymity, and efficiency, aligning with their commitment to providing diverse and convenient payment options. They support payments in a range of both crypto and fiat currencies, allowing players to use Bitcoin, Ethereum, or traditional currencies for maximum flexibility.Trust and security are paramount to BetSloty Casino, so they employ encryption technology to safeguard player information and ensure fair play.
Furthermore, BetSloty Casino offers a diverse range of games on its platform, integrated through Slotegrator’s APIgrator game integration solution. These games include classic slots, live dealer tables, and everything in between, creating an engaging and immersive gaming experience. APIgrator takes the process of integrating games into an online casino platform to the next level.
BetSloty notes: “Cooperating with aggregators like Slotegrator streamlined the process of integrating games and payment methods. Their partnerships with leading game providers and payment solutions made it faster and more efficient for us to offer a diverse game portfolio and secure payment options. Our process involved careful selection of games based on popularity and quality.”
When marketing an online casino, it is important to consider promotion aspects such as:
- Affiliate marketing.
- Bonus policy.
- Loyalty and VIP programs.
- Tournaments
- Gamification
- Customer service.
BetSloty points out that their marketing strategy focuses on targeted digital campaigns, partnerships, and promotions; the online casino offers competitive bonuses, such as welcome bonuses, free spins, and loyalty rewards, to attract and retain players. The loyalty program incentivizes consistent engagement by providing exclusive perks and creating a rewarding experience for the valued players.
Artur Movchaniuk, Business Development Manager at Slotegrator, summarizes: “By prioritizing market research, regulatory adherence, and customer-centricity, BetSloty positioned themselves for sustainable growth and success in diverse international markets. The company’s global expansion journey underscores the importance of strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and innovation in the online gambling industry. The company has launched the online casino with a certain degree of perfectionism that will guarantee its success in the future and help to become a front-runner in the ever-evolving landscape of online gambling.”
ABOUT SLOTEGRATOR
Since 2012, Slotegrator has been one of the iGaming industry’s leading software and business solution providers for online casino and sportsbook operators.
The company’s main focus is software development and support for online casino platforms, as well as the integration of game content and payment systems.
The company works with licensed game developers and offers a vast portfolio of casino content: slots, live casino games, poker, virtual sports, table games, lotteries, casual games, and data feeds for betting.
Slotegrator also provides consulting services in gambling license acquisition and business incorporation.
More information: https://slotegrator.pro/
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