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Week 18/2021 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
Kalamba Games has launched Joker Times, the feature-packed latest addition to its successful Joker series. Using an evocative medieval theme, Joker Times takes players on a walk through history while enjoying the classic Vegas style reels with a twist. Packed with fun features and mechanics, this high volatility slot will have players on the edge of their seats. As well as incorporating Kalamba’s signature feature HyperBonus, which allows players to short cut into the free spins game, Joker Times also comes with K-Boost and Cashpots.
Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has continued its rich vein of form with the launch of its Master of Gold, the Secret Cavern slot. Free Games are earned when uncovering three Master of Gold Scatters and the main draw in Free Spins is the super-symbol which replaces the second, third and fourth reels. Once found it substitutes 9 common symbols to boost the chances of lining your pockets.
Nolimit saddles the Wild West a third time with El Paso Gunfight xNudge Readying their steed for a third foray to the Dirty Old West, the Malta based Software Provider is geared up to release yet another heavy hitter with a Western theme. A slot game like no-other, with over 44,440x the bet and five different bonus variations, El Paso Gunfight xNudge is now live and available across all partners.
Relax Gaming, has written another volume in unique slots with a first-of-its-kind new title, Book of 99. The Greek mythology-themed game follows Relax’s long line of innovative content. Boasting an incredible RTP of 99%, it marks the first slot of its kind to offer such a generous return to players. Collecting 99 books in the Base Game triggers 10 free spins, an added route to the typical 3-symbol trigger. Once one of four heroic characters is chosen at random, it gains expanding abilities in the Free Spins round, growing to fill the whole reel and catapulting win potential up to 5,000x the bet.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc is pleased to announce the launch of Scarab Gold gameplay mechanics create a visually impactful and entertaining iGaming experience for players. The game offers an enhanced portrait-play version with the Mystery Boost mechanic giving players additional chances to win. The Mystery Boost features blank symbols that if combined with a Scarab symbol, transform into a reel symbol.
Live 5, the content partner of choice for some of the biggest gambling brands in the market, has launched its latest fantasy-themed slot, Minotaur, which sees players navigate a labyrinth in search of treasure guarded by the mythical beast. Minotaur is a 5×3 reel, 10-win line game that combines the stripped-back simplicity of a classic slot with some of the thrilling features found in modern video slots to build anticipation and deliver big win potential with each and every spin.
iSoftBet, the leading slots supplier and aggregation platform provider, has launched its latest smash hit Hold & Win adventure, Pearl Legend. Set in a beautifully created oriental temple flanked by a fearsome dragon, the 3×5 grid is packed with creatures of lore, such as phoenixes, golden frogs and majestic dragons. On any spin, the dragon can spring into action with his furious fire to add extra wilds or additional pearls, or even change all royal symbols in view into high-paying wins.
Evoplay has announced the release of its latest classic-themed slot, Cycle of Luck. Optimised for mobile-gaming, Cycle of Luck features four substantial jackpots, multipliers and a simplicity in design that will please all players. The fruity slot comes loaded with variable volatility and a range of other innovative features, as well as a Bonus game that is packed with potential for big pay-outs. Players that are familiar with retro slots will be excited to see cherries, lemons, plums, and oranges appearing on the reels, as well as three different Lucky Sevens symbols.
Play’n GO has teamed up with a legendary Swedish rock band for their latest release, HammerFall. HammerFall is based around the group of the same name, one of the most successful power metal bands in Europe, responsible for popularising and defining the sound of the genre alongside other bands like Helloween and Iron Maiden in the ‘80s. While the game is a music slot, it mixes this element with a fantasy theme, broadening its appeal in the market. The story is based around HammerFall’s mascot, Hector the Paladin, as he aids players in a battle to victory and fortune, all set to the soundtrack of some of the band’s biggest hits.
Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has partnered with ReelPlay for its latest collaboration, Odin Infinity Reels. The game is the first to combine both the popular Megaways mechanics and is set in the mountainous world of Asgard with the rainbow bridge Bifrost looming in the distance. The game begins with 3 reels of differing numbers of symbols. The Infinity Reels
Blueprint Gaming has launched its latest classic themed slot Crypt of the Dead, which is set to resonate with core slot players across multiple markets. The 6 x 3 reel slot offers 4,096 ways to win and plays out in the mysterious catacombs of a long-dead Pharoah. The game makes the most of the player-favourite adventurous setting and boasts a series of proven features to complement the action. Special expanding symbols make a welcome return in what have become a staple element of Blueprint games. Overwhelmingly positive feedback for such features from players highlights the importance the supplier places on listening to and engaging with other stakeholders in the development process.
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the gaming industry, has released its latest thrilling title, The Amazing Money Machine. Capable of churning out huge jackpots or massive wins, the 3×5 video slot hosts the creation of a genius inventor who has found a way to create riches on the reels. With two possible bonus rounds that can be triggered, the Respins and the Jackpots, the feature-packed game also contains expanding reels which can assist in triggering either bonus modes, as well as a Respin Wild feature which adds random Wilds to the screen for a lucrative single respin. The Jackpot feature can be triggered in three different ways, either through an instant jackpot reward in the base game, in a Respin mode or if three scatters land on a single spin. During this round, players will have to pick from 12 hidden items to match three symbols for the corresponding jackpot.
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Stake unveils new Stake Engine: Build. Launch. Earn. The Engine Is Yours

Stake, the world’s largest online casino, today announced the launch of Stake Engine — a next-generation Remote Gaming Server (RGS) built to give developers the tools, infrastructure, and audience they need to succeed on their terms.
Backed by the technology behind 300 billion bets and a global community of over 20 million players, Stake Engine offers an instant path to revenue with full end-to-end game development tools and the most developer-friendly commercial model in iGaming: 10% GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue), paid monthly.
Whether you’re an indie creator or a full-scale studio, Stake Engine offers everything you need to build, deploy, and grow games on your terms.
Studios are already winning.
Over the past 12 months, games built on Stake Engine have generated $3.31 billion in turnover. In the most recent quarter, three titles ranked among Stake’s top 50 games by total bets: Massive Studio’s Jawsome at #17, Serpentina at #23, and Twist’s Samurai Dogs Unleashed at #25.
Who can build?
Any developer. From math devs and indie studios to full-stack teams, if you can design and deliver engaging games, you’re welcome here.
What can you build?
Anything your imagination allows. Slots, wheel mechanics, card-based logic, original IP, Stake Engine has no templates, no restrictions, and no gatekeeping. If it plays well and meets our standards, you can build it, launch it, and own it.
Why build on Stake Engine?
Stake Engine gives developers everything they need to launch faster, without the barriers that slow down traditional game development.
No need to build your own infrastructure, negotiate publisher deals, or spend months integrating with legacy Remote Gaming Servers (RGS). With Stake Engine, you can go from idea to live game in days.
Stake handles the infrastructure, distribution, and visibility, so you can focus on what matters: building great games. There’s no pitching, no storefront politics, and no delays.
Behind the scenes, Stake Engine powers everything with a full front-end SDK, integrated math engine, balancing toolkit, and real-time analytics dashboard — putting real performance data at your fingertips.
And once your game goes live, you get paid monthly, with 10% GGR royalties and zero lockups.
Proven at Scale
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Over 300 billion bets placed on Stake
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10 billion monthly wagers processed
- Stake is behind 4% of global Bitcoin transactions
Capable of handling 1 million+ bets per secondStake Engine: Key Features
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Stake Engine delivers unmatched scale and performance, supporting over 1 million bets per second and powered by the same infrastructure behind the world’s most popular crypto casino.
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It offers a full end-to-end developer stack, including a front-end framework, integrated math engine, and balancing toolkit — everything needed to build rich, interactive games quickly and at scale.
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Developers have complete creative freedom with no templates or restrictions. Build any game, upload it, and launch directly to Stake’s global audience.
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Instant deployment tools allow developers to upload, test, and go live in minutes, with full versioning and real-time testing capabilities.
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Stake Engine provides transparent analytics, offering real-time insights into game performance across players, markets, and engagement cohorts.
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It features an industry-leading commercial model with 10% GGR perpetual royalties — the most aggressive terms in gaming, paid monthly without delays or hidden fees.
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Stake Engine is built by developers, for developers. Created by the engineers behind some of iGaming’s top studios, it is focused on speed, control, and fixing everything broken about legacy game launch processes.
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Stake also handles all positioning, marketing, and growth — giving developers full visibility and freeing them to focus purely on building great games.
Brais Pena, Chief Strategy Officer at Easygo, the technology powerhouse behind Stake, said: “Stake Engine is built for creators, with speed, freedom, and scale baked in.”
“Stake Engine is more than just infrastructure, it’s a launchpad for the next generation of iGaming creators. We’ve taken everything we’ve learned building the world’s most popular online casino and packaged it into a platform that removes barriers, unlocks creativity, and delivers scale from day one.”
“Stake Engine is what happens when the biggest operator in iGaming builds for the builders. It’s not just a platform. It’s our commitment to the next generation of game creators.”
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Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs
PENN Entertainment Announces Plans for New Land-Based Hollywood Casino to Replace Riverboat Gaming Operations in Council Bluffs, Iowa
PENN Entertainment Inc. announced plans for an expected $180–$200 million project to relocate its Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs (Ameristar) riverboat casino operations to a new, state-of-the-art land-based property to be rebranded as Hollywood Casino Council Bluffs (Hollywood Council Bluffs). The proposal is approved by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission in conjunction with a 15-year extension of Ameristar’s partnership with the nonprofit Qualified Sponsoring Organization (QSO) Iowa West Racing Association. All commercial operators in Iowa are required to have an operating agreement with a QSO licensed to conduct gaming operations.
Under the proposed plan, the new Hollywood Council Bluffs is expected to include roughly 125,000 square feet of new development with approximately 58,000 square feet of gaming space. The new facility will complement the existing ESPN BET sportsbook, 160-room hotel and dining options in the landside portion of the current infrastructure. The existing riverboat, which presently offers gaming spread out over three levels, will be vacated upon opening of the new property.
“We are pleased to add another landside relocation to our pipeline of development projects. This project will enhance the quality and efficiency of our Council Bluffs location and significantly improve the property’s competitive positioning in the greater Omaha market. PENN’s diversified portfolio of casino properties is core to our omni-channel approach to entertainment, which combines our best-in-class retail operations and a database of more than 32 million PENN Play members with our robust interactive and media footprint. We thank the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission for their approval today and are grateful for the continued collaboration with our partners at the Iowa West Racing Association,” said Todd George, Executive Vice President of Operations for PENN.
“We are thrilled with the exciting development plans for the new Hollywood Casino Council Bluffs. For nearly thirty years, the Ameristar riverboat has been providing not only dining and entertainment, but thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in support of our community. PENN’s commitment to reinvesting in Council Bluffs is laudable and we are grateful for our ongoing partnership,” said Brenda Mainwaring, President & CEO of the Iowa West Racing Association.
Construction of the new facility is expected to take approximately 18-24 months following the design and permitting approval process. The Company is entitled to obtain financing for the project from Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) of up to $150 million at a 7.10% cap rate, which may be structured at PENN’s option as either rent or a 5-year term loan that is pre-payable at any time without penalty.
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PrizePicks Teams Up with San Francisco Giants as Official DFS Partner

PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced that it has been named the Official Daily Fantasy Partner of the San Francisco Giants. The new partnership strengthens the DFS leader’s presence in professional baseball and features digital and in-park activations at Oracle Park.
“We are thrilled to team up with a legendary organization like the San Francisco Giants. PrizePicks is committed to bringing unique experiences to our players around the country and is excited to strengthen our connection with baseball fans in San Francisco and across the United States,” said Mike Quigley, Chief Marketing Officer at PrizePicks.
As part of the multi-year partnership, PrizePicks branding will be showcased prominently throughout Oracle Park with rotating signage behind home plate and LED signage on each baseline. PrizePicks logos will be featured across the K-Counter in right field, creating an interactive experience for fans in the ballpark. Fans seated on top of the right field wall near the strikeout counter will have the opportunity to flip over the PrizePicks branded signs, revealing a “K” for each strikeout earned by a Giants pitcher.
When Giants pitchers combine for 12 strikeouts in a home game, fans can participate in a text-to-enter promotion with the chance to win a $12,000 free PrizePicks lineup and tickets to a future Giants game at Oracle Park.
“The Giants are always looking for innovative ways to enhance the fan experience. Partnering with PrizePicks provides our fans with new ways to engage with us and deepen their connection to both the Giants and baseball,” said Jason Pearl, Chief Revenue Officer at the San Francisco Giants.
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