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Week 44/2022 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming!
MGA Games, specialists in the production of localised slot games for global operators, has just presented its latest casino slot game, Captain Lucky, to international market operators – an entertainment proposal that is out of this world! In the main game, Captain Lucky prepares for battle with themed symbols, such as power devices, shields, and robots.
Perfectly fitting for the autumn season in preparation for winter, Endorphina has released its newest slot – Lumber Jack. As the story goes, it takes place deep in the woodlands where two skilled lumberjacks compete to win the title “greatest lumberjack of the lands.” Every day, they would tirelessly chop wood, convinced each would be the winner. However, the smaller one prevailed due to his determination in each swing.
R. Franco Digital is taking players into battle with its latest game, Vikings Rage, a new online slot where only the strongest can emerge victorious. Vikings Rage is a six-reel slot with a total of 200,704 prize lines and a Free Spins round that offers players even more chances for big wins. A variable number of symbols can fall on each reel during each spin, up to eight, which greatly increases the number of lines.
Step into an “Arabian Nights” style adventure in Trinity Reels, one of Betsoft’s most innovative cascading reels slots. Offering a staggering 177,147 ways to win, the six reels, three rows release brings rapid fire gameplay to set pulses racing. Trinity Reels comes loaded with bonuses including Free Spins, Multipliers and Stacked Mystery symbols.
Gamzix, igaming development studio, has announced the release of its new video slot – 3х3 with 27 different ways to line up the juicy symbols. It’s time to spice things up a little and add new features to the game everybody is familiar with. And this is how “3×3: Hold the Spin” turns into “3×3: 27 ways”. Gamzix’s fruit slot offers 27 paylines with RTP – 96.1% and Max Win – over 300. “3×3: 27 ways” with Gamble Game is risky and exciting at the same time.
Apparat Gaming, the developer of slots with a German accent, has added a touch of Augenweide (eye candy) to its latest classic fruit slot to hit the market. Fruits First promises a classic game with a fresh look with the title taking a 5×3 reel format and with five active paylines. This is a game where players really can get fruity, with the traditional Grape, Melon, Lemon, Cherry, Orange, Bell and 7 symbols landing on the reels.
AvatarUX has rolled out another thrilling PopWins™ title in its latest creative concoction, KokeshiPop™, which boasts the studios unmistakable art style and thrilling mechanics. Players are initially confronted with a 3×5 reelset, and 486 ways to win, with a pays both ways mechanic. In addition, the iconic PopWins™ mechanic is present, seeing each winning symbol replaced by two more, increasing reel height and adding further paylines.
Relax Gaming is inviting brave knights to take up arms and prepare for a crusade in its latest slot release Templar Tumble 2 Dream Drop. In the base game of this sequel to the popular Templar Tumble, symbols and blockers can be framed in red or blue, featuring divine multipliers and mystery symbols respectively. Every five marked symbols destroyed in the 6×7 slot will activate deeper levels of the feature, contributing to a collection meter that is transferred to Free Spins.
Play’n GO embarks on a mighty journey through the dystopian wasteland in their Dynamic Payways title, Canine Carnage. This is a classic online slot torn at the seams with immersive artwork and dynamic gameplay. Players join Mutt and his pack of paw-some pooches across the dystopian wasteland to reach the Canine Canyon where a utopia of limitless rewards await.
Stakelogic is giving players a delicious treat in the latest super sweet slot to roll off its Willy Wonka production line. Delicious Candy PopwinsTM promises to take players on a sugar rush with plenty of big win potential. Set against a crazy candy land background, the base game offers between 486 and 15,552 ways to win with every spin. Reels take the standard five-by-three format but can expand to nine by nine.
3 Oaks Gaming is continuing its rapid rise within the iGaming world with the launch of its latest title Sticky Piggy, which encourages players to crack the code and secure big wins in this highly volatile game. The 5×3, 20 line slot has plenty to keep players interested, with the Scatter symbol key to unlocking epic prizes behind the vault.
Yggdrasil and Bulletproof Games are set to take on a fearsome dragon in their latest launch Dragon Lore GigaRise™. The title transports players to a fantasy land where fearsome creatures run amok, and players are faced with a variable grid that can grow to a mammoth nine symbols high with a 100 paylines thanks to the GigaRise feature. Every time a dragon egg lands on a reel, the GigaRise feature is activated, increasing the reel height by up to 3x. Each reel stays raised between spins.
Pragmatic Play dives back into the depths of the ocean with Release the Kraken 2™. The slot is set across a 5×4 grid and features symbols depicting various sea creatures, including sharks, eels, and angler fish which must form matching combinations to award a win. These symbols are joined by a wild which substitutes all other symbols in game except the scatter.
Gaming Corps, the up-and-coming Swedish game developer, is proud to announce the launch of its first next generation slot game, Tikiz N Juice. Players are transported to the Caribbean and invited to enjoy big win potential surrounded by sun-soaked shores and crystal-clear waters, with the excitement centred around the Tiki hut for which the game is named. Landing any 8 matching symbols results in a win during this ANYpays, 6×5 video slot.
BGaming, has added the edge to the entertainment value of its famous Book of Cats slot by enhancing it with MEGAWAYS™ mechanics and new thrilling features, including generous multipliers. The game’s central theme remained the same: the new title is centered around the holy Egyptian cat goddess Bastet, bringing cheer and luck. In addition to exciting MEGAWAYS™ mechanics, the 6х3 scheme slot Book of Cats MEGAWAYS™ hides a set of remarkable features: free spins that can be retriggered, expanding symbols in the bonus game and a special Book symbol, which multiplies wins in free spins round.
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Plaza Hotel & Casino Partners with Aristocrat Gaming™ to Debut Downtown’s First Buffalo & Mo’ Friends™ Slot Area

Ribbon cutting event and launch of player promotion: Thursday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m.
On Thursday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m., the Plaza Hotel & Casino will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate the debut of a new dedicated area for fans of the wildly popular Buffalo and Mo’ Mummy
slot game franchises and other player-favorite Aristocrat Gaming titles. With 63 games, the Buffalo & Mo’ Friends slot area at the Plaza is the only one in downtown Las Vegas.
Located between the casino cage and the Plaza Rewards Players Club, the Buffalo & Mo’ Friends area at the Plaza features numerous fan-favorite Aristocrat Gaming titles, including:
- Buffalo Ultimate Stampede
,
- Buffalo Ascension
,
- Buffalo Power Pays
,
- Buffalo Triple Power
,
- Coin Trio Buffalo
,
- Buffalo and Friends
,
- Buffalo Diamond Extreme
,
- Mo’ Mummy,
- Mo’ Mo’ Mo’ Mummy
,
- Spooky Link
,
- Ultimate Fast Cash
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- House of the Dragon
,
- Phoenix Link
,
- Jackpot Carnival
,
- Firecracker Fortunes
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- Dragon Link
,
- Lucky Looters
and more.
The eye-catching wraps, bright lights, and distinct game sounds, Buffalo & Mo’ Friends welcomes players to a dedicated space of entertainment and excitement with their favorite games and ones they have yet to experience.
“Our goal on the casino floor is to offer the newest and most popular games to our guests, and our players are big fans of the various Buffalo and Mo’ Mummy games. So, we are thrilled to partner with Aristocrat Gaming on this dedicated game area that sets the Plaza apart from the rest of downtown Las Vegas,” said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino.
“We pride ourselves in creating entertaining games that invite players to step into a world of fun with favorite characters, themes and gameplay features,” said Kurt Gissane, Chief Revenue Officer for Aristocrat Gaming. “The creation of the Buffalo & Mo’ Friends gaming area has truly been a collaborative effort with the Plaza team, wanting to give their players Mo’ and the new Buffalo & Mo’ Friends area certainly delivers. We look forward to seeing player excitement when they see all their favorite Aristocrat games in one vibrant area.”
To celebrate the debut of Buffalo & Mo’ Friends on Thursday, Sept. 4, the Plaza will offer Plaza Rewards players a variety of Buffalo-branded swag items and the chance of larger prizes based on the number of points accumulated daily. The Buffalo-themed promotion will last until Oct. 4 or while supplies last. Full rules available at the Plaza Rewards Players Club.
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INTRALOT, Inc. signs contract with Montana Lottery to deliver next-generation lottery technology

INTRALOT S.A. is pleased to announce that its U.S. subsidiary, INTRALOT, Inc., has been awarded anew contract to provide the Montana Lottery with a next-generation lottery operating system and related services, including continued support for its Sports Bet Montana wagering product.
The new contract award follows a competitive Request For Proposal procurement process and marks the third contract between INTRALOT and the Montana Lottery, extending a nearly 20-year partnership built on innovation, reliability, and results.
The new agreement spans seven years with three one-year extension options and will ensure a fully modernized solution for nearly 1,300 retailers statewide. Under this new contract, INTRALOT will deploy its industry-leading LotosX Omni solution, which delivers a unified, future-ready lottery experience for players across the state using LotosX
, a best-in-class gaming platform engineered for upmost security, scalability, and innovation. INTRALOT will also design and provide an upgraded retail network infrastructure that will include the award-winning PhotonX retailer terminals and peripherals, plus new self-service terminals and multi-product vending machines, making the gaming experience more convenient and entertaining than ever for Montanans.
Bob Brown, Director of the Montana Lottery commented “We are very pleased to extend our business relationship with INTRALOT, a company that has been our partner for nearly two decades. This new contract ensures our lottery system remains modern and secure, allowing us to provide our retailers and players with the best possible experience. The LotosX Omni solution and new retail technology will be a game-changer, helping us to deliver an even more engaging experience for our players and continue to generate important revenue for the STEM scholarship program and for the State of Montana.”
Richard Bateson, CEO of INTRALOT, Inc. commented “We are honored to enter our third contract with the Montana Lottery and continue to partner with the Lottery as it embarks on its next phase of growth. With this new agreement, INTRALOT is bringing fresh resources, expanded expertise, andstate-of-the-art technology to reset and strengthen our local presence in Montana. At the heart of this transformation is our LotosXTM platform, a modular, microservices-based system that accelerates time to market, enables player-centric innovation, and delivers enhanced security and player protection through a proven and future-ready architecture.”
Since 2006, INTRALOT has played a pivotal role in Montana’s lottery success, helping to increase sales by an impressive 286% through technology upgrades and operational enhancements. Notably, INTRALOT introduced sports wagering to the state in 2020, uniquely tailored to Montana’s regulatory framework, and powers the Lottery’s wildly successful raffle game
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West Virginia University Announces New Gift to Support the Center for Gaming Research and Development

West Virginia University’s John Chambers College of Business and Economics is proud to announce the establishment of a new fund for the Center for Gaming Research and Development, generously seeded by gaming industry veterans Chen and Benjamin Truman.
Launched with the mission to promote research on responsible gaming practices and consumer protection in gambling markets, the Center leverages leading-edge expertise — including Chambers College like Professor Brad Humphreys, an internationally recognized researcher in the economics of gaming markets.
This new fund will enable the Center to:
- Expand its research initiatives into gaming markets, including analysis of transactions level data provided by gaming operators in West Virginia to identify and understand problematic gambling behavior and ensure fair pricing of wagers.
- Enhance integration of gaming-focused research and analytics into curricular offerings in the Chambers college, including cybersecurity, business data analytics, finance, management information systems, and economics.
- Develop courses, training, certificates, initiatives and other activities designed to foster innovation in gaming technology development, and prepare students for careers in racing, gaming, gaming operations, hospitality management, guest relations, entertainment, and other amenities typically offered in conjunction with gaming operations.
- Foster deeper collaboration with policymakers and industry stakeholders to translate research insights into impactful policy and practice.
The Center’s research, education, and outreach will have an important impact on the lives of state residents, college students throughout the state, gaming industry firms operating in the state, and state gaming regulators. This generous gift will allow the Center to fulfill the role envisioned by the state legislature when they passed The Responsible Gaming and Research and Industry Development Act. — Professor Brad Humphreys, Director, Center for Gaming Research and Development
This strategic investment by Chen and Benjamin Truman, a WVU alumni, underscores their commitment to evidence-based research and responsible industry practices. It will help propel the Center’s mission to safeguard consumer interests within evolving gaming markets.
We’re thrilled to see West Virginia University take a leadership role in shaping the future of iGaming and sports betting policy. As industry veterans, Chen and I are proud to support a mission that will not only advance responsible gaming but also help set the global standard for innovation and consumer protection in this space.” — Benjamin Truman, Co-Founder, Absolutebet.
About the Center for Gaming Research and Development
The Center was created by an Act of the West Virginia legislature, the Responsible Gaming and Research and Industry Development Act. The Center is dedicated to advancing academic research, analyzing gaming data including transactions level data, developing courses and initiatives to prepare WVU students for careers in the gaming industry, and shaping policy and industry standards through collaboration, education, and data-driven insight. It seeks to mitigate inherent risks in gaming—such as problem gambling and pricing opacity—by empowering informed decision-making among consumers, regulators, and industry players.
About the John Chambers College of Business and Economics
Located at West Virginia University, the Chambers College combines rigorous academic programs with an emphasis on cutting-edge research, equipping students to address real-world challenges across business disciplines.
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