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Playson cranks up the heat in 3 Chillies and Joker: Hold and Win

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Purple chillies unlock an additional game field in an exciting first for the award-winning slot studio

Playson, the renowned digital entertainment supplier, is ready to grant sizzling rewards in its latest release 3 Chillies and Joker: Hold and Win, with the fiery title elevating bonus play with a trio of eye-catching features.

Set against the backdrop of a toasty campfire, Playson’s iconic jester marks his return accompanied by lavish chilli Bonus and Jackpot symbols and an array of classic fruit icons.

Scorching yellow, purple and green chillies take centre stage, holding the key to the title’s coveted bonus game with each offering varied features to maximise player’s chances of securing sizeable returns.

All chilli icons that land during base play are collected by their corresponding chilli sat above the reels, whilst the combination of chilli bonus symbols gathered determine the feature awarded.

In an exciting first for Playson, the Double Chillie feature represented by the purple chilli, sees an additional game field added during the Bonus Game, with all Bonus and Jackpot symbols that land immediately added to the second game field. Fortunate players who fill the 15 cells on both fields will see them score a mouth-watering double 1,000x Grand Jackpot.

The Extra Chillie feature, belonging to the yellow chilli, sees the number of respins during the Bonus Game increased to four with each new bonus symbol resetting the number of free spins. Green chillies unlock the Multi Chillie feature which sees multipliers as high as 5x added to the reels with multipliers that hit the same cell collectively gathered for an increased chance of fiery rewards.

The title’s bonus game is further boosted by a series of in-game jackpots with purple, blue and green labelled chillies reflecting mini, minor and major jackpots offering rewards up to 100x.

3 Chillies and Joker: Hold and Win reinforces Playson’s commitment to enhancing its games portfolio with more features and experiences for players to enjoy worldwide.

Tamas Kusztos, CCO at Playson, said: “We’re delighted to bring 3 Chillies and Joker: Hold and Win to market with its inspired bonus game elevating game play with the chance to unlock a dual game field and double Grand Jackpot of 1,000x.

“Stunning graphics and audio blend perfectly with the return of our iconic joker and we are confident our classic approach with meticulously designed features will lead to thrilling gameplay for players.”

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Bacta’s George McGregor to step down

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George McGregor, Bacta’s Executive Director – Government Relations, has announced that he is moving on from the UK trade association at the end of June.

His departure following the Bacta AGM marks the conclusion of a 21-year association with the trade body.

He was an external adviser to Bacta in his role as Managing Director of the public affairs consultancy Interel (now DGA) and has served as Bacta Executive Director since January 2024.

George McGregor, confirmed: “In August this year I turn 60 and my intention is to shift gear in my career, moving from a full-on role to project and advisory work.

“I am incredibly proud of my work with Bacta over the years in helping it achieve tangible benefits for members.

“Between now and my departure there is still a lot to do. We need to finalise our response to the Gambling Minister on stakes and prizes, conclude our submission to the Gambling Commission’s review of gaming machine technical standards and push hard to see the delivery of the long overdue Gambling White Paper reforms”.

John Bollom, Bacta President, added:  “We are very sad to see George moving-on but we understand his reasons and wish him well in the future. George is smart, determined and personable. He will leave big boots to fill.”

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When 5 Votes Make All the Difference: A Special Moment at the GamingTECH CEE Awards

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At this year’s GamingTECH CEE Awards, we witnessed something rare—and pretty remarkable—in the “Best iGaming CEO in CEE” category.

With 214 total votes cast across 9 nominees, two names clearly rose to the top, standing apart from a highly competitive field:

  • Vlastimil Venclik, CEO at Oddin.gg
  • Dario Jurčić, CEO at NSoft

But here’s where it gets interesting: the difference between them? Just 5 votes.

That’s right—after weeks of online voting and a live secret ballot from summit participants, the final count came down to a 5-vote margin. In a category filled with respected leaders, innovators, and visionaries, two CEOs clearly resonated with the industry in a big way.

And while only one person can technically take home the winner’s trophy, this razor-thin result was too significant to ignore. So, for the first time in the history of the GamingTECH CEE Awards, we decided to introduce something new:

  • An Honorary Runner-Up Trophy for “Best iGaming CEO in CEE” awarded to Dario Jurčić, CEO of NSoft.

Why This Matters

The intent behind this decision is simple: When excellence is nearly indistinguishable, it deserves to be recognized.

Dario Jurčić has played a vital role in expanding NSoft’s influence, strengthening its presence in new markets, and leading with a people-first approach in a rapidly evolving sector. His visibility, leadership, and impact were clearly acknowledged by the voting community—and with just a handful of votes separating him from the top spot, it felt only right to shine a spotlight on that achievement.

A Testament to a Vibrant Industry

The closeness of this race also speaks volumes about the caliber of leadership we’re seeing in the Central and Eastern European iGaming space. With companies like Oddin.gg and NSoft pushing boundaries in their respective verticals, the region continues to establish itself as a dynamic force in the global gaming landscape.

We congratulate Vlastimil Venclik on his well-earned win, and we extend our heartfelt appreciation and applause to Dario Jurčić for standing out in such a competitive field.

Sometimes, even second place can tell a powerful story—and this year, it certainly did.

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Play’n GO announces landmark South African partnership with Hollywoodbets

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Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced a new operator partnership in South Africa with Hollywoodbets.

The legendary games studio went live in South Africa in 2024, and this newly announced partnership will see classic Play’n GO titles such as Fire Joker, Rise of Olympus 100 and Boat Bonanza now available to Hollywoodbets players in South Africa.

Play’n GO enjoyed a landmark year in 2024, expanding its reach globally, and recently announced the launch of two brand new slots mechanics, Blitzways™ and Crashback™.

Stuart Trigwell, Director of Business Development at Play’n GO, commented “South Africa is a market of increasing significance in iGaming globally, and we’re very pleased to have gained such a strong foothold in the country with this partnership.

“The Hollywoodbets brand is synonymous with iGaming in South Africa, and this partnership reflects the commitment of both Play’n GO and Hollywoodbets to deliver the best casino gaming experience possible to players in the region. We’re excited for the opportunities that will come from this partnership, and we look forward to many years of success together.”

Wayde Dorkin, Head of Product at Hollywoodbets added “We’re looking forward to welcoming Play’n GO’s legendary games portfolio to our platform, and we know our players are just as excited as we are. We’re committed to being the number one operator in South Africa, and partnering with Play’n GO is a significant step forward on that journey.”

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