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Week 18/2022 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases!
Yggdrasil and ReelPlay have once again teamed up to create a thrilling new hit, Megapearl Gigablox™. The six-reel title incorporates Yggdrasil’s hugely popular Games Engagement Mechanic (GEM) Gigablox™, and boasts a distinct Chinese theme, with dragons curled around ornate pillars that support the temple housing the reels. The 40 payline slot, which guarantees at least one giant symbol on every spin, sees a fearsome dragon act as a wild, while shimmering pearls are needed to trigger the bonus respins.
BGaming presents its new slot Foxy Wild Heart, inspired by famous fairy tales about a fox and a rabbit. The synergy of excellent features, HD graphics, and charm of newly-interpreted characters makes the Foxy Wild Heart an up-and-coming game. The new BGaming slot Foxy Wild Heart has a main hero – a cunning red fox in a black coat inspired by famous fairy tales about a fox and a rabbit. Sometimes cruel, sometimes charming! What we particularly love about this new character is the energetic manner.
Gamzix provider announces the launch of a new video slot – Rich Granny. The main character is dangerous, cute and hot-tempered. Granny came to the Post Office with her doggy and she is ready to rock! The slot is filled with 10 fixed lines, 8 common Symbols and 3 Bonus Games: classic, with one or two extra rows. Granny’s letters are the Random Wilds which she throws on the board on random spin.
ESA Gaming, the innovative games provider, has added a retro-style hit to its EasySwipe™ portfolio with latest release Fruitz & Spinz. The fast-paced swipe-in game features classic symbols in a 3×3, 5-payline format, while also offering a max win of 2,100x. In base play, Lucky 7s act as wilds and can have big multipliers attached to them of up to 5x, while a bonus wheel of fortune can be triggered on any spin.
Relax Gaming, is continuing the epic adventure of its top-performing Temple Tumble release with Temple Tumble 2 Dream Drop, which sees a duo of characters traverse an exciting Egyptian landscape. The game is the first of Relax’s titles to incorporate the highly anticipated Dream Drop Jackpots mechanic, a progressive jackpot activated by landing six Dream Drop symbols in the randomly trigged jackpot entry spin.
R. Franco Digital has launched Wako, its latest online slot that recreates the magical world of Japanese pirates in the 14th century. The latest title from Spain’s biggest name contains 25 winning lines set across 5×3 reels. These are filled with symbols mirroring the unique Japanese pirate theme from treasure chests to the ship’s wheel and more. Players are aided in creating winning lines of these symbols by the game’s Wild symbol, this substitutes all other in-game symbols except the scatter and bonus round symbols.
Wizard Games is inviting players on an epic adventure to an enchanted forest in their latest title Dogwood Magic. The game’s leading characters, Ourik and Shizri, are searching for their lost brother Gal in this latest hit, with Magic Flowers helping on the journey by lighting up the path and generously rewarding players. The 5×4 title incorporates Wizard Games’ new and exclusive mechanic LayerWays, which sees symbols splitting up to six times to create a maximum 40,000 ways to win when the Magic Flower lands in the game’s locked positions on the bottom reel.
Tom Horn Gaming has launched a new slot inspired by the Asian mythology named Dragon vs Phoenix. As the title suggests, the game’s story is built around the two mighty creatures, which when working in unison might shower players with whopping wins of up to x5684 their total bet. The medium volatility game sets players on fire right from the outset. The Dragon vs Phoenix Pick can decide their luck in the game and they have to choose carefully which beast they will activate to play the wild feature.
Play’n GO release the next edition in their popular Greek Mythology series, Rise of Gods: Reckoning. In another reality the Greek Gods Zeus, Poseidon and Hades spent a time living amongst the mortals on Earth. After defeating their father, the merciless titan Kronos and imprisoning him in chains, the brothers chose to make Earth their new home. But chains aren’t enough to hold a mighty titan. With vengeance in his heart, Kronos sets his sights on Earth. Can the brothers entrap their father for good, before it’s too late?
Stakelogic & NetGame Entertainment portray the mythical power of the phoenix in their latest release, Phoenix Queen Hold ‘n’ Link. This 5 star volatility game was designed to remind the world of the powerful being that is the phoenix. The game’s design focuses heavily on myths and the allure of the former which truly brings magic into every spin.
Players must embark on a wild ride down the River Nile if they are to discover the Egyptian riches that await in the latest slot to set sail from Live 5. Gems of the Nile is a 5×10 reel, 100 payline game that is packed full of bonus features that will leave players holding on for dear life as they flood across the reels. That is certainly the case when the River Wild Bonus triggers at random during the base game. When it does, the reels become flooded while also delivering extra Wilds.
Swintt – the hit software studio behind recent smash hits The Crown and Aloha Spirit XtraLock – is inviting players to join them on an unforgettable journey to the ancient Aztec Empire in the brand new Premium release, Montezuma. Set to an awe-inspiring backdrop of crumbling temple walls and lush jungle foliage, Montezuma sees players travel back in time to the late 14th century when the legendary Tenochtitlan emperor first ascended to the throne. Alongside the letter symbols, unique symbols to feature on the reels include precious stones of the old world including emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds.
Pragmatic Play, is back with a fiery modern take on a classic slot experience in new release, Fire Strike 2™. Accompanied by a high tempo techno soundtrack and crisp visuals, players will be engaged by the title’s easy-to-understand mechanics and fast pace, along with a smouldering theme that really cranks up the excitement. Like its predecessor, Fire Strike 2™ features burning dice, playing cards, chips, banknotes and bells as the low paying symbols to match the fruity theme, while the Fire Strike symbol and different coloured lucky sevens make up the high values.
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CopyBet extends Front of Shirt partnership with Queens Park Rangers Football Club

CopyBet has extended its deal as Front of Shirt Partner of Queens Park Rangers Football Club, continuing the successful collaboration for the 2025/26 season.
The renewed agreement reinforces CopyBet’s position as the club’s primary partner, and enables the fantastic relationship to continue to grow. CopyBet’s logo will adorn the front of the Men’s First Team shirts, and all adult retail shirts.
“We are proud to continue our partnership with Queens Park Rangers as the club’s Official Front of Shirt Partner for the upcoming season, reflecting our ongoing commitment to supporting the Club and the exciting journey ahead. We look forward to another memorable season together, both on and off the pitch,” stated Anton Ivanov, Business Development Director, CopyBet UK.
The relationship, which started in July 2022, has seen CopyBet begin as the Club’s Back of Shirt Sponsor, before moving to the Front of Shirt position for the 2024/25 season, with a memorable debut in our 4-0 home win against Leeds in April 2024.
QPR Commercial Director Euan Inglis added: “CopyBet have been a fantastic partner over the last three seasons, Anton and the whole team are a pleasure to work with. The Club are delighted that CopyBet have exercised their option to extend their partnership with the Club for another season.”
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€3.8 Billion Tax Contribution from EGBA Members to European Economy Revealed in 2024 Report

Members of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) contributed €3.8 billion in taxes to the European economy in 2024 and achieved record progress in safer gambling and social responsibility, according to the association’s fifth annual sustainability report published today. The report reveals that EGBA members sent 100 million safety messages to their European customers in 2024 – a 48% year-on-year increase – and 69% of their customers, or 26.7 million of them, use safety tools, with half doing so voluntarily.
The Sustainability Report 2025 outlines the collective efforts of EGBA members to contribute positively to European society through safer gambling, social investment, and responsible business practices. It presents data on customer demographics, use of safety tools, investments in sports and society, employment and diversity, and environmental performance. The report covers the online operations of EGBA members in the EU and UK and tracks their year-on-year progress.
“This year’s report shows our members are not only positive contributors to Europe’s economy but also setting industry benchmarks for safer gambling,” said Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of EGBA. “We’re especially encouraged by the success of personalised safety messages, which our report shows to be positively impacting between 42% to 46% of customers showing high-risk behaviours. That’s genuinely meaningful progress that builds trust and helps raise standards across the wider industry.”
“Our members are showing that leadership in our industry is about more than commercial success – it’s about protecting players, supporting communities, and investing in Europe’s future,” Haijer added. “But sustaining these achievements requires stable and supportive regulatory frameworks and stronger enforcement against black market operators based outside Europe, who threaten the safety of European citizens and contribute nothing to our societies. The regulated industry makes substantial investments, but we need a longer-term policy vision in some national markets.”
EGBA and its members are committed to fostering a strong culture of social responsibility while evolving to meet rising societal expectations. Through their shared commitment to sustainability, our members continue to demonstrate that safer gambling and business success go hand in hand.
Key sustainability highlights from EGBA members (2024)
Social Contributions
- €3.8 billion contributed in taxes to European economies, including corporate and gaming taxes, providing funding for public services and community initiatives.
- €735 million invested in European sports through sponsorships, fees, and streaming rights payments – with streaming rights accounting for the largest share (62%).
- €156.8 million donated to charities and community initiatives across Europe, representing a 4% yearly increase.
Promotion of Safer Gambling
- A record 100 million messages were sent to customers to promote safer gambling, a 48% year-on-year increase. 28% of these messages were personalised, based on a customer’s individual playing behaviour, and were primarily delivered to customers via pop-ups (67%) and email (25%).
- Personalised messages had positive impacts on 42-46% of customers with high-risk behaviours, with customers either improving their play or maintaining stable patterns following targeted messages. 21% of these customers also activated or strengthened safety tools following personalised messages.
- 89% of all employees received safer gambling training – accounting for over 55,000 employees across online and land-based operations (up from 80% in 2023).
- €148.9 million contributed to research, education, and treatment (RET) services to support gambling harm prevention in Europe, making it €290 million in RET contributions in the past 5 years.
Safer Gambling Tools
- 69% of all customers used safety tools – representing a record 26.7 million players (a 28% yearly increase). Half of these, 13.2 million customers, used tools voluntarily.
- Deposit limits remained the most popular tool, used by 65% of customers who use tools voluntarily.
Customers
- 38.6 million customer accounts, representing a 19% year-on-year increase.
- 75% of customers were male (up from 72% in 2023), while 25% of customers were female (down from 28%).
- 15.9 million customer service interactions, a 10% yearly increase, with the most popular topic being offers/bonuses (18%).
Employment and Diversity
- 62,698 total employees across both land-based and online operations, with 57% male and 43% female employees.
Energy and Environment
- Total energy consumption decreased by 11% to 190.2 gigawatt hours (GWh), covering both land-based and online operations. 78% of energy use was sourced from renewables, an increase from 64% in 2023.
- Greenhouse gas emissions were 1.15 million tonnes CO2e, with value chain emissions (Scope 3) accounting for 95% of the total.
Source: EGBA
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Independent evaluation highlights impact of Ygam’s parent programme

An independent evaluation has provided compelling evidence that Ygam’s work is effectively equipping families with the tools and knowledge to safeguard children from gaming and gambling harms.
The evaluation report, conducted by Sherbert Research, examined Ygam’s programme tailored for parents and carers, which includes online workshops, resources, and the Family Hub website.
The evaluation, assessed against Ygam’s comprehensive Theory of Change, found ‘strong evidence across all groups’ of increased understanding of gaming and gambling harms and their impact on behaviour change and the wellbeing of children and young people. It also highlighted that parents regard Ygam as a trusted source of support and information on these subjects.
After attending a Ygam workshop, parents expressed a deeper understanding of their role in supporting children and young people on these issues. The workshops were credited with reducing stigma around gaming and gambling harms and encouraging greater engagement from families. Many parents reported proactively understanding the risks and feeling empowered to start conversations with their children about gaming and gambling, putting boundaries in place before harm occurs.
While parents and professionals are increasingly aware of the risks associated with gaming, fewer recognise children’s potential exposure to gambling and gambling-like features, along with the related harms. The report reinforces that Ygam’s work plays a vital role in closing this critical knowledge gap through awareness raising, offering effective safeguarding tools, and providing the guidance and support required to create a safer digital home environment.
The programme was also commended for shifting perceptions around video gaming and microtransactions. They described taking immediate proactive steps such as adjusting screen time, understanding app spending, and setting clearer rules around their child’s online habits.
One parent who took part in the evaluation said: “After the session, I checked my son’s gaming account and realised he had spent over £200 on in-game purchases. We talked about it, and I’ve now set up parental controls.”
The high quality and standard of Ygam’s educational content was also praised by parents, with many describing it as ‘one of the best’ workshops they had attended for addressing a topical and complex issue, and for delivering accessible knowledge that supports real-life action.
Another parent said: ” A friend mentioned Ygam after I shared concerns about my son’s gaming habits. She had been on the course and said it had really helped her understand how to manage screen time”.
Claire Patel, Programme Lead for the Parents and Carers programme at Ygam, said: “We welcome the findings of this evaluation, which highlight the widespread and meaningful difference our programme is making for families. Parents and carers know their children better than anyone, and they have a crucial role to play – but they consistently tell us they often feel under-informed in today’s fast-moving digital world. We remain committed to listening to families and providing the information and tools they need to promote healthy habits and safeguard their children from potential harms.”
The evaluation was informed by interviews and video diaries from parents, foster carers, and professionals who attended Ygam workshops between 2023 and 2024.
All recommendations for improvement will be incorporated into the ongoing review and development of Ygam’s programmes to ensure they remain as effective and impactful as possible.
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