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PRAGMATIC PLAY TAKES FLIGHT IN SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

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Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, welcomes players on an archaeological expedition in its latest slot release Spirit of Adventure 

Set across a 5×3 grid, Spirit of Adventure’s reels are home to gems and diamonds along with historic relics that must form matching combinations across the title’s 10 paylines to award a win. Landing at least three bonus symbols in the base game will unlock eight free spins. Additionally, landing one island bonus icon will trigger the round with 12 guaranteed starting spins.     

In the bonus round, a wild is positioned randomly on each spin, this substitutes all other symbols in-game along with collecting any relics it is adjacent to while also collecting the instant cash prizes attached to them. At the top of the game grid, a progressive meter tracks the number of relics collected, upon this being filled, a multiplier is added. 

After free spins is over, a totem is added to the reels, and like the wild, moves position with every spin. The round continues indefinitely until both the totem and wild land in the same position. Additionally, users will have a choice before being awarded their prize. They can either take the prize accumulated so far or risk their win amount for a mystery cash prize that can be higher or lower than the current value won.  

Spirit of Adventure’s release follows recent hits like Clover Gold’s™, Eye of Cleopatra™ and Chicken Chase which reside amongst a collection of over HTML5 titles in Pragmatic Play’s award-winning games portfolio.  

Yossi Barzely, Chief Business Development Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: Spirit of Adventure delivers an epic adventure comprising of moving wilds, multipliers and collection features all taking place within a luscious forest setting.  

“The multiple ways to gain entry into the bonus round will create excitement throughout every spin and the ability for the last spin to continue indefinitely, with the addition of totem retriggers will keep players thrilled throughout.” 

Pragmatic Play currently produces up to six new slot titles a month, while also delivering Live Casino and Bingo games as part of its multi-product portfolio, available through one single API. 

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Optimove US Gaming Pulse Report – May 2025

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Executive Summary – Optimove US Gaming Pulse Report (May 2025)

The May 2025 report analyzes data from over 3.2 million U.S. players and 21 million global players to benchmark performance across casino and sports betting.

Key Insights:

U.S. Players Spend More: U.S. bettors consistently outperformed the global average in deposit amounts, averaging $604 in May 2025 marking a 10% year-over-year increase for the US compared to just 2% globally.

Casino Activity Remains Strong: U.S. casino bettors averaged $8,259 over the period, 6.2x the global average of $1,329 — ending at $7,928 in May 2025. Despite a slight slowdown since January, the number of U.S. casino bettors grew 30% year-over-year by May, compared to 14% globally.

Sports Betting Surges, Then Slows: U.S. average monthly sports betting peaked at $1,001 in May 2025, versus $380 globally. However, the number of U.S. sports bettors declined, showing only a 14% year-over-year increase in May — while global numbers remained stable, slightly decreasing to 97% compared to the May 2024 baseline.

Global Players More Engaged: Global players showed consistently higher engagement, averaging 8.9 days per month per active customer in May 2025, compared to 7.9 days in the U.S. — a 12% engagement gap.

Retention Higher Globally: While close, global retention remained stronger, reaching 71% in May 2025, compared to 65% in the U.S.

Conclusion:
While the U.S. market continues to lead in player spend and betting volumes, global markets show superior engagement and retention. U.S. growth remains closely linked to seasonal events and regulatory expansion, with future success tied to boosting long-term customer engagement and retention strategies.

Report Metrics:

  • Source: Betting trends in United States compared to the global benchmark in the trailing 12 months (May 2024-2025)
  • Database: A 12-month average of over 3.2 million active players per month in the U.S. and over 21.3 million globally.

Category: Average Deposit Amount

Key findings: Average Deposit Amounts Greatest in the US

In terms of monthly average total deposit amounts, the US consistently outpaces the global average, with an average deposit value 2.6 times higher throughout the period.

The U.S. average kept the highest global average in May 2025 with $604 average deposit amount. marking a 10% year-over-year increase, while the 12-month average leading to May 2025 stood at $550.

Global deposit amounts remained relatively stable, reaching $214 in May 2025, representing a 2% increase in May year over year.

 

Definition of Average Deposit Amount: The average deposit amount is calculated by taking the total sum of all deposits and dividing it by the number of Sports and Casino bettors (players) who have made at least one deposit.

Category: Total Monthly Casino Betting Amount & Number of Casino Bettors Growth

Key findings: The US has been leading in both betting amount and number of casino bettors’ growth

Throughout the period, the US consistently outpaced global averages, with an average of $8,259 per bettor over the period compared to $1,329 globally. US ending at $7,928 in May 2025 while the global average stands on $1344.

The number of casino bettors in the US market showed a slowdown over the past two months following a peak in January. However, the year-over-year growth remains strong, reaching 130% by May 2025 compared to the May 2024 baseline of 100% (a 30% increase). In contrast, global growth was more moderate, rising to 114% over the same period.

Definition of Total Monthly Casino Bet Amount: The average casino bet amount is the total sum of all casino bets and divided by the number of bettors who have placed at least one casino bet.

 

Definition of Casino Bettors Growth Trend: calculated by dividing the total number of casino bettors each month by the number of casino bettors in May 2024, which serves as the baseline (100%).

Category: Total Monthly Sports Betting Amount & Number of Sport Bettors Growth

Key findings: The US consistently outpaced global averages in monthly average sports bet amounts peaking at $1,150 in March 2025, however with a decrease in number of sport bettors by May 2025.

Throughout the period, the US keeps outpaced global averages in monthly average sports bet amounts. The US average was at $1,001 in May 2025, however with a notable decrease compared to May 2024.

In contrast, the global average remained steady, reaching $380 in May 2025.

In terms of the number of sport bettors, the US market experienced a sharp decrease in May 2025, reaching only 14% increase in May 2025 compared to May 2024.

Global growth remained more stable, changing from 100% to 97% over the same period.

 

Definition of Total Monthly Sport Bet Amount: The average sport betting amount is the total sum of all sports bets and divided by the number of bettors who have placed in least one sport bet.

 

The Sport Bettors Growth Trend: calculated by dividing the total number of sport bettors each month by the number of sport bettors in May 2024, which serves as the baseline (100%).

Category: Average Number of Activity Days per Active Customer

Key findings: the global market consistently maintained a higher engagement level than the US.

The global market keeps consistently maintaining a higher engagement level than the US, with 12% more activity days on average per active customer throughout the period. In May 2025 the US average stands at 7.9 days per month per active customer while the global average stands at 8.9.

Definition of Average Activity Days: The average number of activity days is the total number of activity days divided by the number of bettors who have at least one activity day.

Category: Average Active Retention Rate

Key findings: Although retention rates remained relatively close, the global market consistently outperformed the US.

While retention rates between the US and global markets remained close throughout the period, the global rate consistently outperformed the US in most months.
The global average on May 2025 stands at 71% compared to 65% in the US.

 

Definition of Active Retention Rate: The percentage of bettors who were active in the preceding month and remained active in the current month.

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Soft2Bet to Unveil MEGA-Powered Engagement Workshops and Turnkey Platform at iGB Live 2025

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Soft2Bet, a leading turnkey iGaming provider that delivers high-quality products and services for online gambling operators, will exhibit at iGB Live 2025 in London on 2–3 July. Known for its data-driven iGaming solutions for player retention, which drive brand performance across the Nordic, European, and North American markets, the company will host One-on-One Workshop Sessions at Stand N46 and participate in key discussions where major market developments are explored. Attendees can explore its full-service platform alongside MEGA, the gamification layer behind recent revenue growth across its operator portfolio.

Over the past six months since ICE 2025 Barcelona, Soft2Bet has launched new brands, secured new deals, and formed strategic partnerships across key markets. During this period, the company continues to track strong operator results, with measurable gains across core performance indicators. Brands using Soft2Bet’s platform have seen a 65% increase in net gaming revenue and a 45% rise in average revenue per user. Player screen time has quadrupled. Deposit values are up 50%, with deposit frequency increasing by 30%.

These results are driven by MEGA’s real-time missions, challenges, and loyalty features, along with integrated player account management, a proprietary CMS, access to over 12,500 casino games through a single integration, a full sportsbook, a flexible payments hub, and adaptive operating models backed by no-code tools and analytics.

This momentum is reflected in the performance of Soft2Bet’s brands, including Betinia, CampoBet, ToonieBet, QuickCasino, and Don.ro. These have been recognised by major industry awards and approved by reputable regulators. Their success is further supported by a strong focus on UX and UI innovation, helping each brand to implement effective localised strategies. As a result, they have achieved leading positions in app stores, resonating strongly with local users and fans.

“iGB Live is a valuable moment to show how our technology moves beyond traditional methods of player engagement,” stated Martin Collins, Chief Business Development Officer of Soft2Bet. “We’ll be sharing real examples of how MEGA and the wider Soft2Bet platform work as a unified ecosystem where design, personalisation, and gamification come together to support stronger engagement and long-term results.”

To help prospective partners apply these results to their own operations, Soft2Bet will offer one-to-one MEGA workshops during the show. These 30-minute sessions, led by Sales Director Nicolas Campano and Senior Sales Managers Ross Main and Slobodan Georgijevski will run across both exhibition days and offer a hands-on look at how MEGA drives engagement, retention, and player value. Slots are limited and can be booked in advance at https://www.soft2bet.com/mega.

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Push Gaming sinks its teeth into mystery in Fang City

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B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming has launched Fang City, a sleek and suspenseful slot that combines ever-popular Push Gaming features.

Set in a futuristic world, this game sees wolves with pointy teeth engaging in activities reminiscent of humans while featuring popular mechanics such as scatter pays, multiplier symbols, and cascading combos.

Developed with a clear focus on enhancing player engagement, Fang City combines suspense-driven features with a bold aesthetic to deliver a memorable gaming experience. The game reintroduces some of Push Gaming’s most popular mechanics in fresh and innovative ways, ensuring both familiarity and a new perspective.

A standout element is the revitalised Reveal Feature, previously seen in titles such as Big Bamboo and Razor Returns. In Fang City, this mechanic returns with added depth, enabling players to uncover collectors, converters, multipliers, and the high-stakes max win coin, a symbol that awards the top prize instantly when triggered.

The free spins feature adds an extra dimension, incorporating a persistent multiplier that builds throughout the round. This structure has been designed to foster anticipation and provide a strong sense of progression, aligning with Push Gaming’s commitment to creating immersive, volatile gameplay that holds player attention.

Fang City reflects Push Gaming’s continued commitment to delivering innovative, player-first design. By blending proven features with fresh presentation, it caters to evolving player preferences while offering operators a compelling new addition to their portfolios.

Mike Engan, Game Producer at Push Gaming, said: “With Fang City, we wanted to create something that felt recognisable but still full of surprises. The reveal feature has always been one of our most exciting mechanics, and giving it a new edge, especially with the max win coin, takes the thrill to the next level.”

“This is a game built around excitement and anticipation, from the pay anywhere layout to the growing multiplier in free spins. It’s dark, it’s stylish, and it packs plenty of bite.”

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