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Week 47/2021 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has set sail with its new title, Pirate Jackpots. Swashbuckling players must voyage across the Caribbean in the hope of claiming a storied treasure filled to the brim with precious stones and gold. A jaunty sea shanty and rich graphics provide the perfect complement for this pirate-themed adventure. Pirate Jackpots is a classic set-up, playing 5 reels that contain 3 symbols each. Winning combinations can appear on 20 pay lines and the Wild map scroll symbol is the Joker and has the ability to replace any game symbols to boost winning chances.
Pragmatic Play, has launched its latest slot title, filled with Wilds and even wilder riches, Super X, Piggy Bank Bills, Super X
Yggdrasil, has joined forces with Peter & Sons in its fearsome new hit Monster Blox Gigablox mechanic, the game sees a giant symbol land on every spin, from 2×2 in size to a mammoth 6×6.
Greentube, is inviting players to rock out with a rebellious festive favourite in its new release Diamond Link. Featuring a tattooed Mighty Santa and his mean-looking reindeer Rudolph, this graphically innovative game challenges the look and feel of the usual Christmas fare while continuing to push boundaries by evolving the ever-popular Diamond Link
Calling all intrepid explorers! Lost Riches Of El Dorado, the latest all-action adventure from legendary slot software producers, Stakelogic, and Hurricane Games, has officially arrived – and with it, the chance to uncover a fortune in long-forgotten treasures. The new game from the hit studio is played out across a 5×3 reel matrix that features 10 paylines and wins that pay from left to right. The reels are decorated with an ornate stone border, while a striking background depicts the setting sun bouncing off the fabled golden temples of the mystical El Dorado.
OneTouch has released Beats EX, a music-themed slot that enhances the celebratory mood as we enter the busy holiday season. Eager partygoers will find comfort in the game’s booming, turntable inspired sound, which energizes fun-loving slot fans, as they find themselves dancing away and getting involved in the entertainment. The 5×3 slot puts everyone in a groovy mood, with pumping DJ and music video-themed symbols, taking the fun back to the classic, much-loved 90’s music scene.
Endorphina has just released its newest, dynamic slot Solar Eclipse, in which you can feel the power and pull of both the moon and the sun. It’s time to fascinate yourself with this 3-reel, 3-row slot game that has 5 paylines. In the new slot, all prizes are for combinations of a kind. Matching symbols, except SCATTER symbols, should be on enabled paylines and adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost.
New from Big Time Gaming comes Diamond Fruits Megaclusters
Spearhead Studios has released a newly remastered version of Book of Souls, one of the studio’s top-performing video slots. Book of Souls
The crowd has been waiting and the excitement in the arena has built to fever pitch, but Swintt has finally taken to the stage with the much-anticipated release of their hard-rocking, multiple pay ways slot, Rock n’ Ways XtraWays arrives with all the fanfare you’d expect from a sell-out stadium tour, with players treated to a scintillating display of pyrotechnics as the game’s hard-rocking riffs rumble out of their speakers.
Team up with a profit-hungry crew of prospectors in Old Fellow by Stakelogic – the brand-new release from the in-demand software studio that sees players descend into a gem-filled mine as they look to strike gold with a maximum multiplier of up to 50,000x their bet. Played across a 5×4 reel matrix that features 20 win lines, Old Fellow takes place in front of a wild canyon backdrop, where basking iguanas and carts loaded with precious stones set the tone for the adventure ahead. The unique symbols to feature on the reels are all gems of varying colours, while the scatter icon depicts a treasure chest that’s packed to bursting with rubies, diamonds and more.
Play’n GO’s Merlin series continues to be a hit amongst players; we predict that this addition will be no different. This game sees an Expanding Wild Multiplier on the reels; a feature that players love. Before Free Spins start, a symbol is randomly selected which will become a Special Expanding Symbol throughout the session. Expanding triggers only if enough symbols for a win are present; they don’t need to be adjacent to create a win line.
Yggdrasil, has released an upgraded version of its thrilling Gator Gold hit, with even more features and win potential. Gator Gold Deluxe Gigablox mechanic. The 6×4 video slot offers 4,096 ways to win, with a Gigablox
Relax Gaming, has brought some early festive delight to fans of high volatility games with its latest title, Santa’s Stack. Players create wins through clusters of five or more matching symbols, with wilds, re-spins and the Secret Santa Feature set to help them along in this 8×8 retro-style winter wonderland. Landing three or more Christmas Trees awards the Free Spins feature and five Free Spins. The more trees the player gets, the more spins they win with a maximum of eight.
The release of King Kong Cashpots marks the latest outing for Blueprint Gaming’s ever-popular Kong character, bringing with it huge win potential including a host of features and the studio’s Jackpot King progressive system. Utilising the Cashpots play mechanic that was a hit with players in previous successful titles such as Deal or No Deal: Golden Game, Blueprint has this time combined the format with its Kong IP to bring players a fresh dose of jungle-themed slots action.
Evoplay is thrilled to announce the launch of its most anticipated retro-inspired title to date, Hot Triple Sevens Special. Inspired by the traditional fruit-style slots found in Las Vegas, Hot Triple Sevens Special picks up right where the original left off, featuring wild animations, a mesmerising soundtrack, and troves of treasure for players to try and collect.
BGaming follows Spanish style in its brand new slot Zorro Wild Heart! Brave and passionate, a stranger in a black cloak is a world-known hero! Zorro, a famous character in books and movies, is spotlighting the new BGaming title! The 5×4 online game is inspired by the story of the famous fearless hero who is always ready to lend a helping hand and demonstrate courage! Colourful symbols reflect Spanish themes and motifs. The game is full of excellent features along with HD graphics to make the player’s experience more exciting!
Pragmatic Play, returns with another chapter in the John Hunter story with Book of Fallen, only this time, John Hunter needs their help to uncover ancient treasures on the 3×5 set of reels. Set in a tomb that has been forgotten by time, the game features high value symbols inspired by ancient Egypt, and a book featuring the Eye of Anubis that represents both the Wild and Scatter symbols.
Carlo Santarelli
Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Names Carlo Santarelli Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations

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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Industry News
VIP Play Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer

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

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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