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Swintt goes full steam ahead with new Orient Train slot

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Award-winning software provider’s latest Premium Game invites players to embark on the railroad to riches by winning one of three local jackpots

Having already journeyed through the Jurassic jungles of Book of Dino Unlimited, hot-shot software provider Swintt is getting back on the rails for another exciting adventure this month as it invites players to punch their ticket and climb aboard the lucrative Orient Train.

The latest slot in studio’s popular series of Premium Games, Orient Train is a five-reel, five-payline title that’s linked to three rewarding local jackpots. Set to an opulent backdrop that invokes the wealth and prestige of the decadent railroad service that ran across continental Europe and western Asia, players will be transported to a land of luxury where regular wins of up to 1,000x their bet are possible.
Unique symbols to feature in the game include two glasses of top-shelf tipple, an ornate ticket punch, a gold-plated card case and a debonair railroad passenger, with the last of those beautifully-illustrated icons acting as the game’s wild and substituting for all other symbols to create more winning paylines.

In addition to that highly thematic line-up, players will also need to keep an eye out for the steam train scatter symbol, as this is key to activating the slot’s main Railroad Feature. Triggered whenever three or more scatters appear in view, coin symbols will be added to the reels as a series of respins begin.
With each coin displaying a multiplier value, whenever players land one of these special symbols they will be given three additional respins. So long as they collect another coin during these respins, this process will repeat until all 15 reel spaces are filled – and if they don’t, the feature will come to a halt.

Either way, at the end of the Railroad Feature, the multiplier values of all coins in view will be added together and a prize will be awarded. As an extra twist, however, some coins will display the name of the Minor, Major and Maxi local jackpots. Should players manage to collect up to three matching jackpot coins during the feature, they’ll instead win the corresponding prize listed on top of the reels.
As a final incentive, any winnings collected during the base game can be gambled in Orient Train’s Risk Feature. An ever-present aspect of Swintt’s Premium Games, this optional extra allows players to double or quadruple the value of their current prize by correctly guessing the colour or suit of a playing card respectively. Multiple Risk rounds can be played, with new prizes being recalculated after each.

David Mann, Chief Commercial Officer at Swintt, said: “With Swintt’s new Orient Train release, we’re going full steam ahead as we invite players to ride the railroad to riches and punch their ticket for the chance to win one of three local jackpot prizes.
“As the latest slot in our popular Premium series, Orient Train combines the simple pick-up-and-play appeal of a land-based casino slot with beautifully designed visuals and a hugely rewarding Railroad Feature – and we’re very much looking forward to welcoming players aboard in the coming weeks!”

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Bacta commissioned research shows huge support for seaside arcades led by Gen Z

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The findings of independent research conducted by Censuswide among a sample of 2,000 UK Nationally representative respondents aged 16+ shows that Generation Z has fallen in love with the seaside arcades so popular with their grandparents. 

The research reveals that 8 in 10 respondents (81 percent) view seaside arcades as being part of British culture and it is young Brits that are banging the drum for arcades, with 90 percent of 25–34-year-olds backing their importance.

Despite overwhelming public support from Britain’s younger generations, seaside arcades continue to face a perfect storm of challenges from rising energy and staffing costs, plus the threat of increased taxation as suggested by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

72 percent say Government should do more to protect them – with 86 percent of those aged 25-34-years calling for urgent action.

The research findings confirm the central role played by seaside arcades with 72 percent of adults saying they would visit an arcade on a trip to the seaside a figure that rises to 91 percent for 24-34-year-olds.

In terms of providing accessible entertainment 55 percent say that arcades offer great value for money, making them the UK’s most affordable family day out. As a result, 84 percent confirmed they have enjoyed arcades with multiple generations of their family.

The importance of contributions to local economies featured highly in the research paper with 7 in 10 stating that arcades play a key role in regenerating seaside towns, a figure that rises to 85 percent of 18-24-year-olds.

Reflecting on the research findings Joseph Cullis, President of UK trade association, Bacta said: “Britain’s seaside arcades are a vital element of our proud tourism industry, a modern cultural icon, and have been a fun family activity for more than a century.

“It’s brilliant but not surprising to see young people are embracing them with all the enthusiasm of their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents before them.

“At Bacta, we’re fighting to protect our seaside arcades from the threats of rising costs and from those who want to tax them out of existence. We hope that local councillors, MPs and the Treasury will heed the wants and needs of the British people and protect these vital institutions.”

Elliot Ball, who co-owns and runs Clacton Pier with his brother Billy, said other attractions would be at risk if arcades were taxed even more.

“I’m the fifth generation of my family – on both sides – involved in amusement arcades so this is a labour of love” he stated.

“But the threat from the government to raise gambling tax would put at risk a traditional family day out to the seaside. Trips here have been making memories for generations, and it’s great that younger people are finding the same safe, harmless fun on the pier that has been raising a smile and lighting up eyes for years and years.

“We’ve bounced back from the pandemic and the rise of staycations helps, but many of Britain’s most beloved seaside attractions will be put at high risk if gambling taxes rise.”

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Soft2Bet and Its Brands Land 12 Nominations at the EGR Operator Awards 2025

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Soft2Bet and its brands have been shortlisted for 12 awards at the EGR Operator Awards 2025, highlighting progress across the EU and North America with recognition for leading brands, its key MEGA solution and individual honours.

Results across Europe validate Soft2Bet’s approach and prove Soft2Bet’s platform, gamification, and localisation excellence. Soft2Bet’s performance-first B2C model combines product innovation, MEGA-powered gamification and rigorous compliance to drive sustainable growth in saturated and competitive markets.

At last year’s EGR Operator Awards, Soft2Bet’s excellence was recognised with six nominations, and in 2025, that number has doubled to twelve! The nominations are:

MEGA by Soft2Bet

  • In-house Product of the Year

Betinia

  • Casino Operator of the Year
  • Innovator of the Year
  • Sports Betting Operator
  • Casino Product of the Year

CampoBet

  • Sports Betting Operator
  • Casino Product of the Year

ToonieBet

  • Casino Product of the Year
  • North American Operator of the Year
  • Marketing Campaign
  • Rising Star

Yoel Zuckerberg, CPO at Soft2Bet

  • Individual Achievement

Being shortlisted in twelve categories at this year’s EGR Operator Awards is a clear endorsement of MEGA and the performance of our brands. We build for localisation from day one, take a performance-driven approach and put customer experience first. That is how we deliver sustainable growth across regulated markets and measurable value for our partners,” stated Alex Gitsik, CMO at Soft2Bet.

MEGA powers Soft2Bet’s platform and is offered as a standalone, API-ready solution. Through data-driven segmentation, flexible UX/UI and market-specific configuration, MEGA delivers higher engagement and ROI across brands such as Betinia, CampoBet and ToonieBet, with measurable results, stronger retention and consistent industry recognition.

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DATA.BET Secures Spot at SBC Summit 2025

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The company strengthens its market position with the recent launch of sports betting

DATA.BET, a trusted sportsbook solution supplier, will present its expanded portfolio at SBC Summit 2025 in Lisbon, stand D160. The company now offers a unified solution covering sports, esports, and virtual sports.

From September 16 to 18, the company’s representatives will unveil the updated product suite. Building on its established presence in esports and virtual sports betting, DATA.BET has expanded into traditional sports betting, covering over 50,000 sports events per month across 63+ pre-match and 38 live sports disciplines. The company’s 24/7 in-house trading team maintains 93% market uptime while delivering 1000+ betting markets backed by official data partnerships.

Each betting vertical, as well as individual sports and leagues within them, can be activated separately or combined based on market needs. Operators can instantly launch the complete sportsbook solution through a ready-to-use Single Page Application (iFrame), while those with an existing betting platform can integrate directly via the Odds Feed API.

At SBC Summit, visitors will explore DATA.BET’s core products: Risk Management system, Odds Feed, Widgets, Streams, SPA (iFrame), and Bet Builder available for all three verticals. The latest features joined our comprehensive suite include Hot Bundles for express betting optimization and Timeline Widget for enhanced game process tracking.

“This marks our first offline presentation of the complete sportsbook solution we launched in May with our full product range and latest features for betting,” said Natalie Loshatynska, Head of PR & Marketing at DATA.BET. “We look forward to showing SBC Summit participants how our technology empowers operators and platform providers to offer their clients a more dynamic and engaging betting experience.”

Discover DATA.BET’s betting technology solution at stand D160. Connect with the team at [email protected] to schedule a meeting.

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