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Take a trip back down Memory Lane in 3 Oaks Gaming’s 777 Coins: Hold and Win
Retro favourite showcases Grand Prize modifier
3 Oaks Gaming, an established distributor of iGaming content, has released 777 Coins: Hold and Win – a classic charm-filled title exhibiting sleek, modern twists such as the unique Grand Prize.
In this 3×3 slot, players will be instantly familiar with 777 Coins’ slick gameplay and eye-catching graphics whilst uncovering new and distinct modifiers, including the Grand Prize, which is activated when three Collect Symbols are followed by the Grand Jackpot symbol during the Bonus Game, awarding a max win of 6,000x their stake.
Jackpots hold the key to success throughout the Bonus Round, with Mini, Minor and Major symbols also featuring alongside generous Coin rewards.
This latest release follows recent successes such as Black Wolf 2: Hold and Win, Little Farm: Hold and Win and Green Chilli 2: Hold and Win and continues 3 Oaks Gaming’s rise within the industry, enhancing its reputation as a world-class distributor of slots.
Yuriy Muratov, Chief Business Development Officer at 3 Oaks Gaming, said: “777 Coins takes players back in time as we have created a slot that gives a real retro feel in terms of gameplay and aesthetics.
“Players resonate with this type of game and they are rewarded in full as they navigate the Hold and Win feature, thanks to the wow factor that the Grand Prize presents. We believe 777 Coins will be another hugely popular addition to our portfolio.”
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A New Analysis by EGBA Reveals Notable Shift Towards Multi-licensing for Online Gambling Across Europe
A new analysis by EGBA concludes that 27 out of 31 European countries employ some form of multi-licensing for online gambling, with an overwhelming majority implementing a full multi-licensing approach.
In recent years, Europe has experienced a remarkable transformation in online gambling regulation. Just fifteen years ago, the landscape was vastly different. Most European countries lacked dedicated regulations for online gambling or operated under exclusive rights models where only state-owned entities had a monopoly to offer online gambling services.
But fast forward to today and the situation has evolved significantly. A new analysis by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) concludes that the multi-licensing model has become the predominant regulatory approach in Europe. Under this model, multiple companies are permitted to offer online gambling services within a country, provided they comply with strict regulatory obligations.
Key findings of the analysis:
- 27 out of 31 European countries have adopted some form of multi-licensing, indicating a robust trend towards open, competitive markets.
- Four countries currently do not have any form of multi-licensing: Finland, Iceland, and Norway maintain exclusive rights models, granting state-owned entities a monopoly over all online gambling services, while Luxembourg lacks dedicated regulations for online gambling.
- Of the 27 countries with multi-licensing, 23 countries have a full multi-licensing model for all regulated online gambling products in those countries.
- Four countries have a mixed model with partial multi-licensing: Slovenia and Switzerland each have a monopoly for online sports betting, while Austria and Poland each have a monopoly for online casino gaming and poker, with multi-licensing for all other online gambling products.
- Cyprus (casino gaming and poker) and France (casino gaming) each impose product-specific prohibitions but both have multi-licensing for all other regulated online gambling products.
- Finland is currently undergoing legislative reforms, and is expected to establish a multi-licensing framework for online gambling in 2026.
Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of EGBA, said: “The momentum towards full multi-licensing for online gambling in Europe is undeniable. While a few exceptions still exist, governments are concluding that public policy objectives, particularly related to consumer protection and tax generation, are more effectively met through well-regulated online competition. Finland’s current transition towards multi-licensing signals the impending end of the last online gambling monopoly in the EU, marking a significant regulatory milestone.
“Similar deliberations regarding the future of the online monopoly are inevitable in Norway and Iceland. Furthermore, the handful of countries with either partial monopolies or product prohibitions should strive for greater consistency and effectiveness in their policies by phasing these out. With over 15 years of regulatory experience in Europe, it’s clear that full multi-licensing offers the best pathway to enhance consumer protection, increase tax revenues, and ensure stronger regulatory control. The time has come for the last remaining European countries to embrace this optimal form of online regulation.”
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IGT Expands Footprint in Spain’s ‘Salones’ Sector with Launch of New Multi-level Progressive Theme
International Game Technology PLC announced that its latest multi-level progressive (MLP) game, Diamond Mania, has launched in Spain’s Amusement with Prize (AWP) “salones” sector. Diamond Mania will follow the success of IGT’s Magic Fortune Link AWP game in Spain, a high-performing title that recently surpassed a 1000-unit deployment milestone.
“IGT is committed to growing its footprint in Spain by supplying researched-backed, market-attuned games that meet the player preferences in the region. Building on the successful deployment of IGT’s debut title for the salones sector, Magic Fortune Link, we are excited to expand our offering to include Diamond Mania, a unique multi-game jackpot that can help operators achieve excellent results and diversify their gaming floors,” said Maria Aldana, IGT Director of Sales Western Europe and Africa.
Specifically adapted for the salones market, Diamond Mania features four lively base game themes: Samurai Takeo, Majestic Stallion, Ramosis Treasures and Wish Mistress. Featuring proven mechanics for a highly engaging experience for players, Diamond Mania offers three special bonuses, a reel boost, a prize boost and a jackpot bonus, which can combine to activate the super games and mega games features and ultimately lead to the chance to win one of the four progressive jackpots.
Diamond Mania is available on the BINTIA 27-inch multi-game cabinet, which offers dual HD monitors and a topper option for casino-like styling. It features an ergonomic design, programmable LED lighting, vivid high-resolution graphics, an immersive sound system and can be configured with the TITO function.
The game will be exclusively distributed through Orenes Grupo, Spain’s salones sector market leader in operations and gaming machine distribution. Later this year, IGT plans to introduce Treasure Box, the Company’s third MLP developed specifically for Spain’s salones sector, which represents approximately 3000 gaming and bingo halls.
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NetBet Casino Joins Forces with Gaming Realms
NetBet Denmark players will be able to enjoy titles from popular iGaming company Gaming Realms, as a result of a new partnership that has been agreed between the two businesses.
Since its founding in 2012, Gaming Realms has become an influential force in the iGaming industry, having won numerous prestigious awards. Among their many accolades, the company won the 2020 Which Bingo Award for Best Slot Game with Slingo Rainbow Riches, and has been shortlisted for the Slot Provider of the Year category at the International Gaming Awards 2024.
Although Gaming Realms has plenty of titles available, its Slingo games are particularly popular with players. Among the many games that NetBet Denmark’s customers can now enjoy, the games that stand out the most are Slingo Rainbow Riches, Slingo XXXtreme and Slingo Centurion.
NetBet Denmark’s PR manager, Claudia Georgevici, said: “At NetBet, we understand that Slingo games are incredibly popular with our players. That’s why we aim to provide them with the widest possible range of these games, so there’s always something new for them to enjoy. Gaming Realms have an excellent range of Slingo titles and have established themselves as an influential figure in online gaming, which makes them the perfect partner for a mutually beneficial and productive relationship.”
NetBet Denmark’s customers can participate in the fun of these new Slingo titles and other games from Gaming Realms by heading over to the NetBet Denmark website.
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