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Megaways Casino Games Top the List of the Most Popular Slots in 2022

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The extremely exciting mix of Megaways slot games are ranked as the most popular casino games of 2022, according to Megaways Casino.

“Megaways slots are by far and away the most played online slots worldwide and this has not changed in 2022.

“In fact, many of our operator partners tell us that Megaways are the most played games across the board. There are now hundreds of different Megaways slots, and this is excellent. However, we hope that Big Time Gaming will, at some point, work with Evolution and launch a Megaways live casino game. How awesome would that be?”

Since the first ever Megaways slot – Bonanza Megaways – was released in 2016, it propelled the developers behind the Megaways engine overnight to become one of the top developers within the online casino industry. The Megaways mechanic was developed by Australian development company Big Time Gaming who now allow other slots creators to develop their own slots using the Megaways engine.

The Popularity of Online Slots

The allure of online slot games has never been higher. Perhaps since thousands of different online slots are released per year, or maybe due to the sheer luck-based excitement they offer casino players. Either way; online slots, specifically video slots are generally by far the most played casino games. One aspect of online slots which draws players in is that you can bet as much or as little as you like. Unlike certain live casino games which often require players to have a large bankroll to play, with online slots, you can bet from as little as £0.01 per spin and still have a lot of fun. In addition, slots players can play in the hope that they can turn a £0.01 spin into a maximum win of up to 125,000x their bet!

Furthermore, there are certain online slots, called jackpot slots, which can turn small bets into potentially millions. For example, Mega Fortune and Mega Moolah are two jackpot slots which have paid out jackpots of over £1 million. As of time of writing, we are yet to see a progressive jackpot Megaways slot, but perhaps this will follow at some point in the future.

If you visit any standard online casino, you will quickly discover that most of their efforts are centred around slot games. Why? Well, they are both extremely popular from a player’s point of view and from the casino’s perspective, they are solely luck based. The casino will always prefer their players to play solely luck-based games because they always have an edge. The highest RTP (Return to Player) slot is around 99%. But the average RTP of a slot is around 96%.

The Future of Megaways Slots

The evidence speaks for itself. As the most played casino games in 2022, Megaways slots will continue to inspire fun and excitement in the millions of casino players who are playing them. We hope that Big Time Gaming continue to be innovative though. Certain recent Megaways releases have not shown much innovation. Like we mentioned earlier, we would love to see a huge jackpot Megaways slot or some sort of live game featuring Megaways.

The Megaways Casino team told us:

“Certainly, if Big Time Gaming cannot continue to innovate then another slots developer will. For the most part, a slots development company is only as good as its last slot, and we need Big Time Gaming to show why they are perhaps the most successful in the business.”

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Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Names Carlo Santarelli Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations

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Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. announced that Carlo Santarelli has been appointed Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations, a new position at the Company. Mr. Santarelli will begin his new position on August 18, 2025 and will report to GLPI President and Chief Operating Officer, Brandon Moore.

Mr. Santarelli brings over 25 years of Wall Street experience in Equity Research and Investment Banking to his new role and joins the Company from Deutsche Bank where he was Managing Director of Gaming & Lodging Equity Research. Prior to Deutsche Bank, Mr. Santarelli held similar positions at Bear Stearns, JP Morgan and Wells Fargo. He consistently ranked highly in Institutional Investor and other sell-side analyst research polls as a thought leader in the space, providing unique perspectives on industry events and trends with his data-driven approach and stock picking talent. Carlo Santarelli graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Economics in 2000.

Peter Carlino, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GLPI, said: “We’ve known and respected Carlo’s research work on the gaming, lodging and gaming REIT sectors for many years. Carlo brings to GLPI an in-depth knowledge of the industry and its participants, having experienced GLPI’s original formation of the gaming triple-net-REIT structure from a research analyst and capital markets perspective. We value his deep network of contacts among institutional investors, sell-side analysts and a wide range of gaming industry operators and we look forward to the value of his contributions.”

In his new role, Mr. Santarelli will work with Mr. Carlino and GLPI’s senior management to develop and evaluate growth opportunities and strategic relationships, and will oversee investor relations interactions.

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VIP Play Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer

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VIP Play, a technology-driven leader in interactive consumer engagement, announced that Jim Mackey, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, will step down from his role, effective August 8, 2025.

The Company has initiated a transition process and is in the process of identifying a successor. Mackey will assist in an orderly transition over the coming weeks.

“We thank Jim for his contributions to the Company, particularly during a transformative period for our business. We remain focused on executing our strategic priorities, including financial visibility, operating efficiency, and delivering value to our stakeholders,” said Les Ottolenghi, CEO of VIP Play.

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Esports Charts Becomes Official Viewership Analytics Partner of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

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Esports Charts, the leading esports viewership analytics provider, has partnered with StarLadder, a pioneering tournament organiser. The Budapest Major 2025 marks a highly anticipated comeback for StarLadder, as it is their first Counter-Strike Major since 2019 and a significant return to the top-tier esports arena.

As the official analytics partner of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, Esports Charts will provide comprehensive, real-time audience data and insights throughout the event. This will empower organisers, teams, sponsors and fans with unparalleled transparency and a deeper understanding of the tournament’s global reach.

Artyom Odintsov, Co-founder and CEO of Esports Charts, said: “We are thrilled and proud to provide viewership analytics for StarLadder for the Budapest Major 2025. Since both Esports Charts and StarLadder are Ukraine-born companies, we share similar values and deal with similar challenges, which brings us even closer.

“It’s genuinely exciting to follow how viewership will develop at this Major. But knowing the expertise, drive, and passion that the organizers are bringing, I have no doubt we’ll witness some incredible things happen in Budapest.

“Esports Charts has always been driven by a mission to provide the esports community with accurate, actionable data, and we look forward to showcasing the impact and audience engagement of this world-class event.”

StarLadder has been a driving force in global esports for almost 15 years now, since hosting its first tournaments in 2011. Renowned for its innovation and reliability, the company has organised some of the industry’s most iconic events. These include the StarLadder Berlin Major 2019, which accumulated over 44 million hours watched and remains in the top 10 CS events by this metric, and the legendary StarSeries tournaments which started back in 2012.

Viacheslav Shcherbakov, Sales and Partnerships at StarLadder, said: “We’ve been working with Esports Charts since their founding and have always valued their professionalism and integrity. In a market where reliable data is essential, Esports Charts provides honest, transparent numbers, exactly the kind of insights sponsors and stakeholders rely on when assessing the potential reach of a World Championship event.

“We’re confident that this partnership will result in a high-quality analysis of our tournament’s performance and the audience data we’ll report to our partners. It’s a collaboration built on trust, shared values, and a deep understanding of what it takes to elevate esports to the next level.”

The Starladder Budapest Major 2025 will be held from November 24 to December 14 in Budapest, Hungary. The event will bring together the world’s top 32 Counter-Strike 2 teams to compete for a $1.25 million prize pool and one of the most prestigious titles in esports.

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