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A summer of ThunderSpin games

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Daily in the world new games are appearing and this summer is not that different from other seasons. A world-class independent game studio ThunderSpin provides a tour of its games’ portfolio, made up of high-quality, modern slots written in a high-standard coding language to provide seamless multi-platform performances in any market.

ThunderSpin, a market-leading independent game studio, has announced a summer tour of its games’ portfolio including Sky Lanterns, Halloween Witch Party, Kingdom of Glory, Book of Treasures, Vikings: Frozen Gods, Angels vs Demons, Egypt Story and The Money.

Starting at the top with Sky Lanterns, ThunderSpin details a slot in which players get to step into the romantic atmosphere of the Chinese New Year festival. This 6×5 video slot comes with an RTP of 95.8 per cent as players wait for the cascading appearance of a wide variety of paper lantern symbols and cluster wins. Additionally, the title comes with a Free Spins feature and a bonus mode that features numerous Free Spins and a Dragon that turns regular symbols into Wilds.

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The second game on ThunderSpin’s summer tour is Kingdom of Glory, which allows players to rediscover the legends surrounding King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. 

This 5×3, 20 fixed paylines slot comes with an RTP of 96.2 per cent. As players journey through the world, they will realise that the iconic characters, such as King Arthur or Morgana, represent high paying symbols. The maximum payout is x2000 the bet amount. Others, like a knight’s helm, gold staff, green goblet, and the emerald ring will pay out smaller amounts when discovered. Kingdom of Glory also contains special features such as the Nudge Reels, Free Spins and Wilds that are all hidden throughout the Kingdom.

The third title is Book of Treasures that sends players on an exploration adventure to find ancient riches from lost civilisations. 

Book of Treasures is a 5×3 classic video slot with 243 winning ways, high and low symbols, classic ancient book symbols, Free Spins, a cloning symbols feature and an instant win up to x1500. This game has a variable RTP of 92.19 – 96.16 per cent. The Special Book symbol is Wild and Scatter at the same time, which is a feature that grants players a bigger mega winning chance. The slot is not only filled with ancient gold but there are also lots of Free Spins activated by the Special Book symbol. Another feature of this slot is the possibility to purchase the Free Spins. 

The fourth game on the agenda is Vikings: Frozen Gods, a journey into the cold, dark lands of the Far North. Players will venture into the unforgiving land to fight enemies and claim territory for kin and clan, all in the name of the Gods of Valhalla. The game is a 5×3, 25 payline video slot which includes a 96.3 per cent RTP. In this game there is a Frozen Gods Meter which directly impacts multipliers. The Gods ask players for three pray points before awarding them their bonus. 

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Additionally, the trickster Loki will always be around to aid, acting as a Jumping Wild. The shapeshifter can take the place of any god to receive their pray points. If Loki gets three prey points, he reveals himself and adds one Loki Wild to the reels, which substitutes all symbols (except for scatters) and moves to a random position after every spin.

The Hela symbol, meanwhile, will unlock the Free Spins bonus round with guaranteed wins, so keep an eye out for it. During the Free Spins bonus round, you will get more and more valuable multipliers and more Jumping Loki Wilds, and you only spend your Free Spins when you win.

 

In the next title of ThunderSpin’s summer of games, players are transported to Egypt in a slot inspired by the history of an ancient land. Egypt Story sees players crawl inside caves full of dangerous traps to uncover the cursed treasure. 

This title is a 5×3, 20 payline title which includes an RTP of 96.3 per cent along with a Free Spins mode which awards up to an 8x multiplier, as well as a Sarcophagus bonus. Aside from the various features, the game includes an avalanche-style cascading symbols mechanic, with new symbols falling to replace ones which have been removed due to forming a winning combination. The avalanches last as long as there are wins on the reels. This way, players can gain more winning combinations on a single stake. The multipliers increase winnings by х2, х4, and х8 for every consecutive win in cascades.

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From the ancient to the mystical, on the sixth stop of ThunderSpin’s summer tour, players encounter an epic confrontation between the powers of light and darkness in Angels vs Demons. 

Within the game, each side moves their armies towards each other to meet and trigger the Free Spins bonus game on the side of light or on the side of darkness. When the forces of Heaven and Hell meet in the centre, a hyper-valuable Totem bonus game starts. 

This apocalyptic slot has a 5×3 grid and a Win Both Ways feature, Re-Spins with Moving Wilds and Stacked Wilds. Angels vs Demons has a 96 per cent RTP along with three types of Free Spins and 20 paylines.

The second to last slot from ThunderSpin sees players dress up for a spooky party where there will be more tricks than treats in Halloween Witch Party. 

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Players are tasked with rounding up as many ghosts as possible at the haunted hotel to make the party a success. This 95.6 per cent RTP slot has five reels and 25 paylines with numerous bonus modes and a Free Spins round.  Moreover, a winning combination of Ghost symbols activates the Avalanche Feature where Ghost symbols fly in through the hotel windows and new symbols drop from the top of the reels.  As soon as any ghost counter is full, the Ghost Bonus is triggered. Each Ghost symbol variety has its own set of Free Spins and features. Also, finding three Holiday Pumpkin symbols in the left, middle and right reels will instantly launch the real Halloween Witch Party with lots of Free Spins and additional rewards. 

 

Last, but not least, is simply The Money; a game which makes the world go round. Players can dive into a world of cash, golden coins, wallets and bags full of riches as they collect Dollar symbols to trigger bonus games and Golden Key symbols to win higher rewards.

The Money has an average RTP of 96.2 per cent and is designed in the classic video slot format with 5×3, 20 paylines. There are lots of wilds and scatter symbols, Free Spins with multipliers, and a possible maximum win up to x1000 the bet. If the player lands three or more Dollar symbols it opens the Free Spin bonus, while this bonus game special Golden Key symbol is appearing. Each Golden Key symbol adds five Free Spins and increases the multiplier up to x7. 

 

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To experience these titles and more, visit ThunderSpin’s game portfolio, or for more news about ThunderSpin visit the News section.

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Portuguese start-up FootAR is enhancing the Euro 2024 experience with AR tracking and smart data

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With the summer of football heating up, FootAR is showing how live sports can be enhanced with augmented reality. It has created a real-time companion that gamifies the sports experience and emulates player movements with 3D foosball-like figures, adding smart stats and prizes for fans.

FootAR has already made its mark in Portugal, where two notable media organisations have integrated it into their coverage. GMG (Jornal de Notícias) and SportsMultimedia (VSports) use FootAR to bring a 3D experience to Euro 2024 fans.

FootAR is one of 22 companies in the Portuguese games development and creative industries cluster eGamesLab. This ambitious R&D project led out of Madeira aims to attract and develop new talent and technology focused on the growing national video game industry.

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FootAR’s platform went live earlier this year. The initial rollout covered Portuguese league games, partnering with some of the biggest Portuguese clubs like SC Braga and CD Nacional before expanding to cover all the matches at Euro 2024. It offers real-time statistics, in-depth analysis, and seamless integration for news outlets covering live games on their websites.

Fans can relive every goal, track every pass, and stay connected to the game with real-time updates and AR-enhanced visuals. The technology allows fans to rewatch the most significant moments in a live game and view them from multiple angles, together with an accompanying audio commentary.

“We understand the insatiable appetite for football data and the desire to go beyond the final score,” says David Olim, Co-Founder of FootAR. “FootAR empowers fans to delve deeper into the action, following their favourite players, teams, and leagues, and is the perfect way for enthusiasts to analyse the beautiful game – but that’s just the start. As a father of two young children, my goal is to shape how younger generations immerse themselves in these communal experiences. Looking to the future, our interests go way beyond sports. We are starting with football, but within five years, we will have personalised experiences for clubs, artists, and brands to build their own interactive events. 

 

Key Features:

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Augmented Reality – relive the match’s key moments from multiple angles through 3D AR visuals, and get closer to the action with real-time data overlays to follow the game how you want to.

Custom Data Suite – access in-depth statistics for players and teams such as expected goals, pass accuracy and tackles lost. In-game notifications can be customised, ensuring key moments in the game are never missed.. 

Audio Commentary – FoorAR can sync with local radio broadcasts, creating a combination of live commentary and live data which really brings events to life.

With FootAR, new avenues for monetizing audience engagement and sponsors are available to media companies and clubs looking for a solution to drive greater fan engagement, as well as opening up new revenue streams through in-game activations.

Fans can transform their football experience today by downloading FootAR for free on Android and iOS and using the Web/Desktop app. Apple VisionPro and Meta Quest versions of the experience are also being developed and will be released in Q3 2024.

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Week 27/2024 slot games releases

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Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming

Evolution announced the launch of Balloon Race, its latest-generation online slot game that brings together traditional, much-loved slot features with the excitement of a live game-show-style bonus round featuring a ball drawing machine. Balloon Race, in which players soar high and accumulate multipliers in Qualification and Top-Up phases, follows on from the likes of Evolution’s hugely successful Crazy Coin Flip and Crazy Pachinko slot games with live bonus rounds.

Evolution launches Balloon Race, colourful, latest-generation online slot with live bonus round

 

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Blueprint Gaming’s renowned folklore series returns in style as a host of thrilling mechanics lead the way including the lavish Cash Strike Bonus round and the studio’s brand-new Rapid-Fire Jackpots™ in Luck O’ The Irish Cash Strike. The classic 3×3 grid takes its place under a true Irish rainbow in the countryside as a feast of fruits is accompanied by diamond and golden coin symbols in the base game.

Boundless gold awaits in Blueprint Gaming’s Luck O’ The Irish Cash Strike

 

Booming Games launches yet another instalment in its buffalo migration adventure with its latest game – Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme. This is a stunning 5×3, 25 payline slot which is set against the stunning backdrop of grasslands and canyons where players will experience the most thrilling and hazardous part of the buffalo trek.

 

The team at Blue Guru has paid homage to this unpredictability and insanity in St. Louis 1904 which is packed with bonus features that will keep players pounding the dusty tracks of Missouri in search of victory and potentially big wins. This includes Instant Money Medal Symbols and a Progressive Multiplier Free Games Bonus. Free Spins are triggered when three or more Scatter symbols land on the reels – in the base game, if two Scatters land a second chance feature can trigger.

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AC MILAN AND BOOMERANG SIGN A NEW REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP DEAL

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The global company offering a wide range of iGaming products becomes Rossoneri’s Official Regional Betting Partner in Europe

AC Milan is delighted to announce a new partnership with Boomerang, which will see the company become the Official Regional Betting Partner of the Rossoneri in Europe.

Boomerang, a global company founded in 2021, has rapidly established a strong worldwide presence. Its portfolio features a diverse range of sports betting products, including the flagship brand – Boomerang Sportsbook. The company has demonstrated a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, underscored by numerous industry awards.

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This partnership represents a significant milestone for both AC Milan and Boomerang. Both organizations are dedicated to building solid brand credibility and creating an innovative, long-term vision. Boomerang’s rapid growth and dynamic approach align perfectly with AC Milan’s commitment to excellence, strategic global growth, and fan engagement.

Maikel Oettle, Chief Commercial Officer of AC Milan, commented: “We are excited to team up with Boomerang, as this partnership holds great value for our fans. Together, we aim to enhance fan engagement across Europe, offering unique experiences that celebrate our shared passion for sports. By working closely with Boomerang, we look forward to creating memorable moments and strengthening our connection with sports enthusiasts in Europe.”

Ivan Kraynov, Co-Founder of Boomerang, added: “We are incredibly excited to become the Official Regional Betting Partner of AC Milan. This collaboration with the Rossoneri marks a significant milestone for Boomerang. We join forces with the team with which we share our commitment to winning, bravery, and innovation. Together, we’ll strive to drive sports trends and deliver an exclusive experience to fans, partners, and users.”

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