Starburst Galaxy, a sequel to the iconic Starburst that reshaped the online slot market, is propelling veteran NetEnt to new heights. The game takes players on a cosmic journey and launches NetEnt into the next phase of its evolution.

As players blast off into a stellar adventure with this dazzling sequel, NetEnt enters a new era. The revolutionary developer’s Phase 1 brought online slots to desktops without cumbersome downloads and allowed players to trial games through free play. Phase 2 brought players’ favourite slots to their mobile screens so they could play anytime, anywhere. Now, Starburst Galaxy stands as a testament to NetEnt’s new Phase 3, where many new features and mechanics await players.

Starburst Galaxy builds on the success of its predecessor, embracing NetEnt’s signature Avalanche™ mechanic, where winning symbols vanish, allowing new ones to fall into place and creating opportunities for consecutive wins from a single spin. Adding to the excitement, the new Feature Generator lets each win contribute to unlocking five dynamic features: symbol destroy, random wilds, expanding wilds, line transform, and symbol upgrade.

The Galaxy Star feature introduces a thrilling twist with an expansive 7×7 grid and a dazzling 3×3 Starburst Wild that activates additional wilds and unique features. Landing three scatters fires up the Mega Star feature, summoning a 2×2 Starburst Wild and introducing powerful multipliers throughout the round, while a retrigger remains possible by refilling the Galaxy Metre with each win.

An exciting new addition introduced in Starburst Galaxy, the Elevate Feature will be rolled out across all NetEnt slots moving forward. Elevate gives players the power to customise their gameplay by activating various game features and add-ons directly from a list, using base bet multipliers to enhance the experience. (The availability of the Elevate Feature varies by region.)

The new era of NetEnt will also feature upgrades across its product offerings, including new robust multi-level jackpots and more big wins through the GigaMath Model. Classic games will receive visual and UX enhancements, and new Speed Spins and Super Speed Spins options will allow players to play at their own pace. Additionally, operators can customise their own Starburst slot with the introduction of Starburst Brandable.

Todd Haushalter, Chief Product Officer at Evolution, said: “This is a defining moment for NetEnt as we enter a new era with the launch of Starburst Galaxy. The game introduces innovative features, stunning visuals, and advanced technology while honouring the iconic classic that transformed the online video slot market. I’m incredibly proud of our team’s hard work—from the enhanced gameplay to the refreshed brand design, which marks another milestone and a new direction in NetEnt’s evolution. We’re excited for players to experience Starburst Galaxy, and this is only the beginning of what’s to come.”

Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”) has during the period 20 November to 26 November 2024 (the “Buyback Period”) repurchased a total of 50,000 ordinary B shares (ISIN: MT0000780107) as part of the share buyback programme, within the mandate approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 20 June 2024 (the “Programme”).

The objective of the Programme is to achieve added value for Kambi´s shareholders and to give the Board increased flexibility with Kambi´s capital structure by reducing the capital. The Programme is being carried out in accordance with the Maltese Companies Act, EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 (“MAR”) and other applicable rules.

During the Buyback Period, Kambi repurchased a total of 50,000 ordinary B shares at a volume-weighted average price of 106.92 SEK. From the beginning of the Programme, which started on 6 November, until and including 26 November 2024, Kambi has repurchased a total of 154,000 ordinary B shares at a volume-weighted average price of 108.17 SEK per share.

All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm by Carnegie Investment Bank AB on behalf of Kambi. Following the acquisitions and as of 26 November 2024, Kambi’s holding of its own shares amounted to 154,000 and the total number of issued shares in Kambi is 29,903,619 ordinary B shares. Under the Programme Kambi is authorised to repurchase a maximum of 3,127,830 ordinary B shares, up to a maximum amount of €12.0 million.

Keeping in tandem with its vision to contribute to the growth of PC Gaming in India, CyberPowerPC India, a global leader in custom gaming computers who debuted in the Indian market earlier this year, has announced a unique giveaway at GamingCon 2024, one of India’s biggest gaming festivals. Two lucky attendees will have the chance to take home CyberPowerPC’s premium customised gaming rigs, the Xtreme 500 and Xtreme Arctic 500, each valued at over INR 1 lakh and designed to deliver a best-in-class gaming experience.

Taking place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, from November 30 to December 1, 2024, GamingCon 2024 will be featuring gaming influencers, streamers, esports tournaments, cosplay competitions, a board games arena, F1 simulators, and much more.

After redeeming their event ticket for a band, attendees will receive a lucky draw coupon with instructions. First, they need to visit the CyberPowerPC booth and spin the wheel to perform an assigned task. Next, attendees must participate in other exciting activities and games. Upon completion, they will receive stamps on their coupon.

Finally, they have to enter their details on the coupon and drop it in the lucky draw box at the CyberPowerPC booth. Participants also stand a chance to win exclusive CyberPowerPC merchandise at their booth.

Winners will be announced the same day at the CyberPowerPC booth and must claim their PC within 10 seconds, or another draw will occur. The PCs will be handed over on Day 2, at the close of event hours.

Commenting on the giveaway, Vishal Parekh, Chief Operating Officer, CyberPowerPC India said, “We are excited to join GamingCon 2024 and host this amazing giveaway. At CyberPowerPC, we take pride in delivering high-performance, customised gaming PCs that offer an immersive experience, and both of the PCs featured in this contest are prime examples of that. Through initiatives like this, we aim to not only inspire and empower gamers, ensuring they have access to cutting-edge technology, but also contribute to the growth of India’s burgeoning PC gaming community. We want gamers, whether on mobile, console, or PC, to feel the power of a custom gaming rig and understand how superior hardware can transform their overall gaming experience. CyberPowerPC India invites all attendees to participate, experience the excitement firsthand, and join us in making this an unforgettable experience.”

Apart from the giveaway, attendees can explore CyberPowerPC’s innovative website at their booth and see how easy it is to customise a PC through the Configurator. Additionally, they can experience their revolutionary EZPC module, which allows gamers to quickly customise their dream PC or select the right one in just 30 seconds based on the games they play, with options for over 25 popular titles, including Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, Elden Ring, and Fortnite.

The recently released ‘Indian Gamer Behaviour and Market Insights’ report by Niko Partners shows that 77.3% of PC gamers in India spent more on games in Q1 2024 than the previous year, outpacing mobile and console gaming. Additionally, Steam reported a 150% increase in new users in India from 2019 to 2024, highlighting the growing interest in PC gaming.

The increase in spending and new users highlights gamers’ growing desire to enhance their gaming experience. By giving attendees the opportunity to not just try customized gaming PCs at their GamingCon 2024 booth but also win free ones, CyberPowerPC is dedicated to supporting the growth of India’s PC gaming community.