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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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New focus for safer gambling as Clarion confirms launch of Sustainable Gambling Zone
The Consumer Protection Zone (CPZ), which since its launch at ICE 2018 has developed to become the highest profile feature on the ICE show floor has been re-branded to become the Sustainable Gambling Zone (SGZ).
The strategic decision has been taken following extensive stakeholder consultation and is set against the heightened importance placed on proactive customer interventions at earlier stages of the player journey.
The SGZ will be debuted at July’s iGB L!VE prior to its official launch at ICE 2025, the first edition of the industry’s most influential b2b gaming show to be held at its new home in Barcelona
Clarion Gaming’s Director of Industry Insight and Engagement, Ewa Bakun, who has seen the CPZ develop to become the key platform for the industry to advance its understanding and implementation of safer gambling measures and raise standards said: “I must stress that this is much more than just a cosmetic exercise. Instead, the Sustainable Gambling Zone, with its refreshed focus, will engage with the broader stakeholder group of operators who are focused on long-term sustainability, something which goes way beyond simply meeting the regulatory mandate.
“The overarching objective of the Sustainable Gambling Zone is to be at the vanguard of initiatives to help develop healthy play from the outset which includes the incorporation of safer gambling considerations from the very start rather than as a compliance requirement.
“While not yet standard across the whole of the industry, this more holistic approach underpins the safer gambling dynamic. Its goal is to create a more sustainable business in which players continue to enjoy their gambling entertainment experience with the small proportion who are at risk of developing problems pro-actively identified and assisted by operators.”
Clarion Gaming Managing Director, Stuart Hunter added: “The relocation to Barcelona will enable us to expand the ICE and iGB Affiliate offerings but also raise the bar in terms of what we already deliver on behalf of the international industry.
“The intended broader appeal of the Sustainable Gambling Zone dovetails with our relocation and will bring the SGZ closer geographically to continental Europe and closer culturally to the Latin American markets that we serve.
“Barcelona will open a new chapter for ICE/iGB Affiliate and their respective features, not least the Sustainable Gambling Zone.”
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INSPIRED LAUNCHES SOLID GOLD™: THE LATEST GEM IN THE FORTUNE COMMUNITY™ LINEUP!
Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems, and solutions, is delighted to launch Solid Gold™ to the Cat C market, the latest addition to our Fortune Community™ slot lineup. Fortune Community offers a multiplayer gaming experience tailored for the Category C and bingo markets. Fortune Community games can activate a community bonus during play, ensuring all eligible players can share in the rewards.
Prepare to embark on a nostalgic journey with Solid Gold™, a classic retro slot that seamlessly blends vintage charm with exhilarating thrills.
In Solid Gold, a Gold Bar character hovering above the reels brings players closer to victory. When these characters grace each of the three reels, they unlock one of three bonuses. During the Wild Pick bonus, players take charge and choose one of three reels to turn Wild – or two if they’re lucky. Once a reel is selected, a stack of Wilds fills the entire reel, whilst the Wild symbol substitutes for all other symbols to enhance or create wins.
Players fortunate enough to trigger the Wild Pick bonus will have the opportunity to win a bonus spin. During this feature, the Wild reels will lock in position while the remaining reels spin again, providing players with an additional opportunity to win.
The Solid Gold community bonus steals the spotlight, played on alternative reels and offering 6 enticing prizes up for grabs. The reels will continue to spin until either a £100 jackpot prize is awarded, or a losing combination appears. Solid Gold not only offers players the opportunity to relive the golden era of slots but also engages them in a community bonus.
Richard Terry, UK Market Product Director, said: ” Solid Gold is the latest in a series of fantastic Fortune Community Cat C titles from Inspired, and once again sees the return of a much-loved classic game brand from yesteryear, likely to engage both new players with its absorbing presentation and experienced players with fond memories of the original product”
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ESIC Announces Establishment of Global Esports Industry Advisory Board
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) is pleased to announce the establishment of its Global Esports Industry Advisory Board, designed to enhance integrity and ethical practices across the esports landscape. The Advisory Board will serve a pivotal role by providing expert advice to ESIC’s Chief Executive Officer on a range of critical industry issues.
The primary function of the Advisory Board is to create a robust framework for integrity and fairness, setting a global benchmark for ethical conduct and fair competition in esports. The board will offer strategic insights, help shape policies governing fair play, liaise with key industry stakeholders, and act as ambassadors advocating for ethical practices.
ESIC has appointed two highly esteemed members to inaugurate this board:
- David Neichel, Senior Vice President of Public & International Affairs at ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), joins the Advisory Board with over fifteen years of experience in the video games industry, including significant roles at Activision-Blizzard and Electronic Arts. David’s profound impact on international and public affairs initiatives makes him an invaluable addition to the board.
- Robbie Douek, CEO of BLAST, also joins the Advisory Board, bringing a wealth of experience from his roles at Google and Disney, along with his leadership through major acquisitions. Robbie is celebrated for his strategic leadership and his instrumental role in elevating esports to a significant global entertainment platform.
The formation of the Advisory Board is an engagement that underscores the commitment of its members to upholding and promoting the highest standards of integrity within the esports industry. The board will meet as required to address strategic challenges and ensure that ESIC’s initiatives effectively meet current and future industry needs.
“Both David and Robbie bring a remarkable depth of knowledge and a passion for advancing the integrity of esports,” said Stephen Hanna, CEO of ESIC. “Their expertise will be crucial as we navigate the evolving landscape of esports and strive to maintain the integrity that our community expects and deserves.”
Robbie Douek, CEO at BLAST, said: “I’m honoured to be given the opportunity to support the Global Esports Industry Advisory Board and ESIC in their ambition to create the best and fairest environment possible for players, teams and fans.”
David Neichel, Senior Vice President of Public & International Affairs at ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) also commented: “It is a true honour to join the Global Esports Industry Advisory Board and support ESIC’s successful journey. Fairplay and integrity are at the core of esports. We owe it to the players and to the fans and for a better endemic industry governance”
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