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Wazdan refreshes its retro series with Hot Slot™: Magic Bombs
Wazdan, the leading casino games supplier, gives players the tools to trigger an explosion of wins in its brand-new feature-filled release, Hot Slot™: Magic Bombs.
Returning to the classic Hot Slot™ series with an exciting new entry, the title charms players from the offset with its vibrant, action-packed gameplay, including two innovative features that immerse them in the game’s volatile action: Collect to Infinity™ and Sticky to Infinity™.
Collect to Infinity™ is proven to increase retention rates and generate better metrics for operators. Players can land Free Spins Collector symbols that stick to the reels until the Free Spins round is triggered and increase the number of Free Spins won.
Sticky to Infinity™ is another engagement-boosting feature developed to maximise operators’ revenue. This brand-new mechanic allows players to stick Jackpot Mystery symbols to the reels until the end of the Free Spins bonus round, awarding Jackpots and explosive wins.
Both features engage players while waiting for the Free Spins feature to be activated. Once players have set their explosives and triggered up to 30 Free Spins, they can collect multiple Jackpots and land massive wins worth up to 6,000x their bet.
In addition, a Buy Feature is available to players that wish to bypass base play, and a Unique Gamble Feature can be utilised to double wins up to seven times in a row in a mini-game format. Hot Slot™: Magic Bombs features a selection of the supplier’s renowned Freedom of Choice™ suite, which features personalisation-boosting tools like Volatility Levels™, Ultra Fast Mode, and Energy Saving Mode, allowing players to take additional control over their experiences.
The new release marks the second slot in the Hot Slot™ series after the global launch of Hot Slot™: 777 Crown, with the collection soon to be extended with the addition of Hot Slot™: Magic Pearls in November.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “Due to the incredible reception that the first game received, we had little choice but to return to establish the start of what could be a very successful collection of old-school slot experiences.
“Hot Slot™: Magic Bombs brings some fiery action to the series with the inclusion of two of our latest engagement-boosting features, and we cannot wait to start working on the next installment in the series.”
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PRAGMATIC PLAY EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH VEGANGSTER
Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has expanded its collaboration with renowned iGaming platform provider Vegangster to include Auto Mega Roulette and other popular Roulette titles.
The deal will further boost the relationship between the two parties, following an initial agreement in 2020 which saw Pragmatic Play roll out its Slots portfolio to the platform provider.
Vegangster, known for its commitment to offering cutting-edge gaming experiences, will now feature Pragmatic Play’s renowned live Roulette games across its prominent online casino brands.
Pragmatic Play continues to power up new possibilities of play in Live Casino, offering traditional table games such as Roulette alongside original and highly immersive game shows and variants.
Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “This new agreement between Pragmatic Play and Vegangster highlights the strength and success of our Live Casino portfolio, with Roulette and Auto Mega Roulette ranking among our most popular live products.”
Daria Filipska, Head of Sales at Vegangster, added: “We’re constantly seeking to enrich our gaming offerings with top-quality content that resonates with our global audience. Our expanded partnership with Pragmatic Play signifies our commitment to providing players with the best gaming experiences available and we are excited to integrate Auto Mega Roulette and other Roulette titles into our platform.”
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Indonesian Govt to Form Task Force to Tackle Online Gambling
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has chaired a limited meeting which discussed the efforts taken to eradicate online gambling in the country on Thursday 18 April, at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. Minister for Communication and Information Technology Budi Arie Setiadi, in his press statement after the limited meeting, said that the Government will form a task force to counter online gambling.
“It has been decided that within a week, we will formulate measures to form an integrated task force in order to eradicate online gambling,” Budi said.
Minister for Communication and Information Technology mentioned that forming a cross-ministries/institutions task force is aimed to handle online gambling more thoroughly, collaboratively and efficiently.
“Gambling is an illegal act based on regulations. So, we need to impose measures effectively to settle it,” Budi stated, adding that his ministry will focus on handling online gambling websites and contents, while the law enforcement officers will enforce the law.
“Our authority is only to take down the websites, while the Financial Services Authority (OJK) blocks their financial accounts, and then followed by law enforcement officers, police officers, and the public prosecution service officers,” he remarked.
Similarly, OJK’s Chairperson of Commissioner Board Mahendra Siregar also highlighted the importance of holistic measures in eradicating online gambling in Indonesia.
“Some online gambling activities are not conducted in Indonesia, some are cross-borders, some do not use bank accounts, some needs to be tracked and traced through bank accounts, including transfers and so on. So, the next layers must also be addressed, and that way it leaves no empty rooms,” Mahendra explained.
Mahendra said that according to the institution’s authority, from the end of 2023 to March 2024, OJK has blocked around 5000 bank accounts that indicate its relation to online gambling.
“So far, we have cooperated closely with Communications and Information Technology Ministry. So, if we receive a list of bank accounts suspected to be used or are being used in online gambling activities, we immediately block them, and it has reached up to 5000 bank accounts,” Mahendra mentioned.
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Belatra grows games portfolio with Golden øks title
Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, is on point with its latest sharply designed game, Golden øks. This Norse-inspired adventure carries on from the popular Axe of Fortune title that hit the market at the turn of the year.
Golden øks is set against a 5×3 layout and is brought to life with a powerful soundtrack to heighten the atmosphere. Players must complete adjacent ways on the reels to win and there are 243 ways available. Symbols include a line-up of Norse fighters, wooden rönds, overflowing tankards and tree amulets.
A resplendent raven acts as the Wild and can be substituted for each of the symbols aside from the Axe Scatter symbol. Three or more Scatters will trigger the Bonus game and will be played with a maximum of 3000x. Should players find five Scatters, the Golden Axes feature will launch in which players could win up to 9999x. During the base game, there is the +25% to the bet” feature that once activated will automatically increase by 25% – doubling the chance of triggering the bonus
When the Bonus Axes and Golden Axes feature begins, players are faced with four targets set across a snowy plain. Each target is responsible for one digit of the final winning multiplier total. The furthest left target determines the lowest digit, the next targets show the following winning digits. Players must step up to the challenge of throwing the axe at the target to reveal numbers ranging from 0-9. The feature finishes when all targets are hit or when the axe misses or falls short to land in the snow. Each number is accumulated during the feature to reveal the final multiplier total. If targets are not completed, then players can purchase an extra Axe to try to hit the remaining one.
Golden øks has the Buy Bonus option. Those players with enough credit can enter into the standard or special bonus round. There is also the choice to opt for the Mystery 1/5 button that triggers a 1 in 5 chance of winning the Standard or Golden Axes game.
Sergey Chernyavski, Belatra Games’ CCO, said: “Golden øks is another shining example of the talent our games studio has in creating truly engaging games. Players love the game mechanic and the Axe bonus gives everyone a chance to hit the massive returns on offer.”
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