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Week 15/2024 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
Pragmatic Play has released Big Bass Secrets of the Golden Lake, a feature-packed 5×3 slot with two thrilling bonus games. The fabled Big Bass franchise enters legendary waters in Big Bass Secrets of the Golden Lake, where a special free spins experience can be unlocked. When three or more scatters land in the base game, awarding up to 20 free spins, the player is invited to pick one of twelve face-down cards.
Wazdan is bringing a touch of nostalgia to players with Mighty Symbols™: Sevens, its latest release. Delivering all the charm of a classic fruit machine, the slot is enhanced with Wazdan’s signature features and mechanics to create a title that appeals to traditional slot fans alongside those seeking a cutting-edge gameplay experience. Mighty Symbols™: Sevens presents a 5×3 game grid, with players lining up classic symbols such as cherries, oranges and lucky red sevens to land a win.
Games Global’s Slingshot Studios has launched the second instalment in its Links of Ra series incorporating the ULTRA Link&Win feature in mythical new release Links of Ra II. Building upon the success of its predecessor, Links of Ra II immerses players in a world of untold riches and adventure across its five reels, offering 1,024 ways to win. Spinning the reels of animal gods and gold coin symbols, the game boasts a plethora of innovative mechanics including the return of the ULTRA Link&Win feature.
No one likes to go on a cold streak while playing their favourite slot, but in Swintt’s latest Premium release, Jackbox Multi, even unsuccessful spins can be a reason to celebrate thanks to a new multiplier mechanic that boosts players’ profits the next time they win. As the newest title in the provider’s innovative Jackbox series, Jackbox Multi features a familiar array of fresh fruits, bells, and lucky sevens across its reels, with five fixed paylines and a potential maximum win of 3,065x the bet making it a highly volatile slot that packs a major prize punch.
PopOK Gaming proudly presents “White Mustang,” a thrilling new addition to their lineup of captivating slot games. Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey through the untamed plains, where the spirit of the majestic Mustang runs free! Featuring a classic 5-reel, 3-row layout with 10 fixed lines, “White Mustang” seamlessly blends traditional charm with modern excitement. This dynamic game offers low volatility and boasts a max multiplier of 1500x, promising players the chance to win big with every spin.
Everygame Casino’s brand-new Pyramid Pets is an adorable game with Cascading Multiplying Wins and free spins with up to 15X win multipliers. Whimsical cartoon illustrations of the pets of the Pharaohs spin on this game’s five reels. The highest paying symbols are Puppies, Kittens and a loveable Bluebird. Other hieroglyphic symbols include the Ankh, Eye of Ra and Scarabs.
One of the best online slot game providers in the iGaming industry, Endorphina, has announced the release of its newest Egyptian-themed slot game, Joker Ra: Sunrise! The 5-reel, 4-row slot with 25 fixed paylines will join Endorphina’s innovative game portfolio on April 10th, 2024, where a demo slot will be provided for players to try out.
In this latest release from Play’n GO, players are invited to delve beneath the sands of Egypt in search of the lost treasures of ancient rulers in Tomb of Gold. Setting players off on a journey of discovery, Tomb of Gold promises exciting features set within the tried-and-true theme of Ancient Egypt and treasure hunting beneath the vast dunes of the desert.
Wizard Games is ready to deliver mouthwatering fun with its latest sweet release, Cakes of Fortune. Players can get a sweet taste of big wins on the 5×3 grid, paying from left to right on adjacent reels across the title’s 243 paylines adorned with cakes, cookies and macaron symbols. Wild multipliers appear on reels two, three and four and substitute for any win, increasing all winning combinations by the multiplier amount.
Booming Games is inviting players to get their dancing shoes on as they bring disco back with the launch of Boogie Boom, a 7×6 reel that has all the features players have come to love from this innovative game studio. This retro-inspired game combines the captivating vibes of the disco era with its vivid Cascading Reels and Cluster Pays which deliver an action-packed casino experience.
Yggdrasil, has touched gloves with Bulletproof Games to prepare players for a fierce battle in Tumble in the Jungle, featuring the popular Wild Fight™ Game Engagement Mechanic (GEM). The five-reel cascading slot with crisp and colourful design can see players win up to 1,408x their stake with the help of their trusty gorilla companion, whilst also benefitting from progressive free spins, a unique Gym Feature and the popular Encore Mode.
SimplePlay launched a new Slot Game: “Mighty Miner”! An old miner found a golden pickaxe inside a mysterious gold mine. As soon as he took up the pickaxe, his muscles expanded and his shirt burst. He tried to use the golden pickaxe to dig through the mines and the pickaxe transformed into a golden hammer, and gold gushed out from the mines.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems and solutions, is pleased to announce its most recent slot launch line-up available online and on mobile.
Space Invaders Win and Spin – 92% and 94.5% RTP
Big Big Fishing Fortune – 92% and 94.5% RTP
Piggy Bandits – 92% and 94.5% RTP
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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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World Pool returns to UK and Ireland with launch of £50,000 jockeys’ charity prize
World Pool, the largest globally commingled horse racing pools created and powered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, will make its UK seasonal bow at Newmarket Racecourse on Saturday 4 May, where a brand new £50,000 initiative is being launched for jockeys.
For the first time the opening two Classics of the UK Flat season will both be World Pool events, with the QIPCO 1000 Guineas on Sunday 5 May becoming a new World Pool race this year and joining the 2000 Guineas run the day before.
Guineas weekend will also see the start of a new World Pool initiative, the World Pool UK & Ireland Jockeys’ Championship, where jockeys will compete to accumulate points across World Pool fixtures in the UK & Ireland.
For the winning jockey of every World Pool race in the UK and Ireland, points will be awarded based on the World Pool win dividend. The concept of this point system offers a level playing field for all jockeys, from leaders to rising stars, and their chances of winning are dictated by the public as reflected by their World Pool odds.
Beginning with the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, the competition will conclude on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot on 19 October, with the winner receiving £50,000 to be donated to a charity of their choice.
A further new addition to the World Pool calendar this year will be the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas on Sunday 26 May. The Tattersalls Gold Cup, run on the same day, will also be a World Pool race for the first time, with prize money increased from €450,000 in 2023 to €500,000 this year.
Following the successful introduction of World Pool Moment of the Year in 2022 in Great Britain and Ireland, this will continue in 2024 covering all full World Pool meetings and will reward stable staff with cash prizes, as well as a VIP trip to Hong Kong for four people in 2025 to the overall winner.
One World Pool Moment of the Day will be selected at each full World Pool meeting with the winning groom receiving HK$40,000 (or equivalent – £4,000 in the UK and €4,000 in Ireland).
Michael Fitzsimons, Executive Director, Wagering Products of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, said: “It’s fantastic to be returning to the UK and Ireland with an extended World Pool fixture list this year now featuring the English and Irish 1000 Guineas, and we look forward to making these historic fillies’ Classics available to customers from around the world.
“In addition to the popular World Moment of the Day initiative, we’re excited to announce the new World Pool UK & Ireland Jockeys’ Championship, which will provide a different dimension and further competition to World Pool racedays right up until QIPCO British Champions Day in October.
“It’s a unique competition, with a jockey’s points being determined by World Pool win dividends, and a great initiative as there’s £50,000 up for grabs for the leading rider to donate to a charity of their choice. We are committed to giving money back to racing and good causes, and this seemed the perfect way to do that.”
Alex Frost, Chief Executive of the UK Tote Group, said: “It’s always an exciting time of year as the Flat season gets underway and we’re delighted that both the UK’s first Classics are World Pool events. City Of Troy has the potential to be a global superstar and we look forward to his seasonal reappearance being watched and bet on by 28 countries who play into the UK’s first World Pool event of 2024.
“Racing fans in the UK and Ireland will be able to access the huge global pools at tote.co.uk, on the Tote App and at racecourses which means excellent value is on offer, while the sport benefits from this increasingly important revenue stream.”
Martin Stevenson, Chief Executive Officer of Racecourse Media Group (RMG), which represents the media interests of The Jockey Club, Goodwood, and York Racecourses, said: “RMG looks forward to another exciting World Pool season in UK and Ireland, and will continue to work closely with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, UK Tote and our racecourses to grow both the sport’s revenues and global appeal.”
Amy Starkey, Managing Director, Jockey Club Racecourses, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and thank them for their support as we deliver three exciting World Pool days across the QIPCO Guineas Festival and the Betfred Derby Festival.
“For the first time in the UK, we have worked alongside World Pool to host a nine-race card on QIPCO 2000 Guineas Day. This will include the first Classic of the season, whilst we are also delighted to feature the following day’s three-year-old Classic Fillies’ race, the QIPCO 1000 Guineas, as a World Pool race for the first time.
“World Pool enables strong reinvestment back into British racing and working alongside them to secure these additional races is an important step as we continue to strengthen links with Hong Kong, engage more fans with British racing and strive to grow our sport.”
Brian Kavanagh, Chief Executive of the Curragh Racecourse, said: “We are delighted to extend our relationship with World Pool in 2024 with the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas and the Tattersalls Gold Cup on 26 May and the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby meeting on 30 June included in the programme.
“We had a very positive first experience with World Pool last year and look forward to building on it this year, bringing our racing to a wider audience. Irish horses have enjoyed great success internationally in recent years and we are delighted to be showcasing our best races through World Pool.
“Inclusion in World Pool has enabled us to increase prizemoney at the Curragh in 2024 and we look forward to developing this relationship further in the future.”
Upcoming UK and Irish World Pool events in first half of 2024:
May
Saturday 4: 2000 Guineas Day – Newmarket Racecourse (F)
Sunday 5: 1000 Guineas Day – Newmarket Racecourse (S)
Saturday 18: Lockinge Stakes Day – Newbury Racecourse (P)
Sunday 26: Irish 1000 Guineas Day – Curragh Racecourse (P)
June
Saturday 1: Derby Stakes Day – Epsom Racecourse (F)
Tuesday 18: Queen Anne Stakes Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)
Wednesday 19: Prince of Wales’s Stakes Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)
Thursday 20: Gold Cup Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)
Friday 21: Commonwealth Cup Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)
Saturday 22: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)
Sunday 30: Irish Derby Day – Curragh Racecourse (F)
*F: Full meeting – World Pool coverage on all races in the relevant meeting
P: Part meeting – World Pool coverage only on selected races in the relevant meeting
S: Single race – World Pool coverage only on this race in the relevant meeting
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PA Betting Services Solidifies Partnership with the Tote
PA Betting Services (PABS) has agreed a deal to supply racing data to the Tote for a further four years.
As part of this agreement, PABS will continue to serve as a supplier of United Kingdom (UK) and select international racing data for the Tote. This will enable its valued customers the opportunity to access the wealth of dependable, accurate and real-time data for which PABS is known.
The content offering supplied by PABS includes race cards, premium vector silks, live betting odds, results and access to our Early Price Feed. This partnership showcases the shared commitment of both companies for innovation, excellence and customer satisfaction.
“We are delighted to continue to work with the Tote and to provide it with our best-in-class racing data,” the Account Director for PABS, Niamh Richardson, said. “I look forward to seeing our relationship grow from strength to strength.”
“We are thrilled to partner once again with PABS and to bring our customers the most comprehensive and up-to-date UK and select international horse racing data,” the Head of UK Commercial Partnerships for the Tote, Kev Matthews, said. “By collaborating with PABS, we ensure that our users have access to accurate and reliable information, enhancing their experience with the Tote.”
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