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Week 7/2023 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
Pragmatic Play, sparks big win action in its latest high volatility slot release, Peak Power™. Played across 10 paylines, Peak Power™ features symbols inspired by the elements, with fire and water combined with traditional bar symbols depicted across the slot’s 5×3 reels. During any spin, multipliers can be randomly attached to different paylines.
Yggdrasil, has introduced its newest Game Engagement Mechanic (GEM) FastPot5 in its latest slot release Elysian Jackpots, offering attractive local and progressive jackpots. Elysian Jackpots transports players back to a temple in Ancient Greece, delivering a truly majestic gameplay experience coupled with big cash prizes via one of five jackpots, as well as lucrative Free Spins, Treasure Chests and Pick & Click features.
There’s magic in the air at Swintt studio this month as the sought-after software provider unveils the latest addition to its popular catalogue of Premium slots in Secret Spellbook Respin – an enchanting 5×3 video slot that serves up a whole host of spellbinding features. Secret Spellbook Respin features 10 fixed paylines and a captivating set of unique symbols across its reels.
A thunderstorm has rolled across the plains as Play’n GO charges the reels to full power with an electric new title, Colt Lightning. Play’n GO’s mission to entertain continues with this feature-filled online slot which sees a wild horse struck with lighting harness electrifying powers that play out on the reels.
3 Oaks Gaming, an established distributor of iGaming content, has released Sunlight Princess, which features an impressive five jackpots for players to claim under the golden rays of ancient Egypt. The newest addition to 3 Oaks Gaming’s enthralling portfolio sees players make a captivating voyage to capture the illustrious Royal Jackpot, which is worth 10,000x the bet staked.
Playson, the fast-growing digital entertainment supplier, has released Mammoth Peak: Hold and Win, a feature-filled title that transports players to a chilly prehistoric wilderness. Stacked Wilds depicting the iconic mammoth dominate the gameplay and become x2 multipliers during Free Spins, doubling the wins on each payline they appear on.
Wazdan, the innovative games provider, has unveiled the sixth edition of its continuously evolving Hot Slot™ series, Hot Slot™: 777 Rubies. The game’s simple yet satisfying 5 Rubies Jackpot feature has been specifically curated to build upon this success and boost operator metrics.
Blueprint Gaming’s latest release from its varied slots portfolio heads into the dense green jungle, where majestic animals and the debut of a new feature hold the route to fantastic diamond-encrusted riches in Jungle Fortune. A huge 4,096 ways to win are available across the 6×4 reels with a series of wild features to help players rack up the loot.
With St Patrick’s Day right around the corner, many slot fans will be gearing up for the annual barrage of rainbows, pots of gold and general Irish cheer. But Blue Guru’s latest release, Leprechaun Heist, has gone to great lengths to deliver exactly what you don’t expect. Grab your shamrocks for luck, and take your place in the mastermind plot on 16th March. With a high volatility and 96% RTP, the luck of the Irish never looked this dangerous.
Red Tiger has launched Blobsters Clusterbuster™, an extraterrestrial-themed slot where the main character, Blobby, navigates his flying saucer to activate out-of-this-world features. The mono, duo and many-eyed members of the blobsters clan obediently follow King Blobby to wreak havoc on this side of the Milky Way. The unique Clusterbuster™ feature will help players in illuminating the lights around Blobby’s unidentified flying object.
Gamzix slot provider has released a new slot – Sunny Coin 2: Hold the Spin. Golden sun rising above Ancient Egypt. Golden sun rising above Ancient Egypt. Gods and Pharaohs, desert and pyramids, treasures and mysterious – welcome to the world of Sunny Coin 2: Hold the Spin. Second part of this story has become a beautiful continuation with modified plot, design and music accompaniment. Everything in order to build a connection between players and story.
Vibra Gaming, is ready to party with the launch of Carnaval Alegria, with just days to go until the world-famous Rio Carnival. Join a parade of bejeweled dancers and street parties and experience the sights and sounds of one of the most colorful scenes on the planet in Vibra’s latest slot extravaganza, packed full of features including Re-spins, Wilds, Mega Wilds, and the chance to activate the Applause wheel that could take your winnings to new heights.
BMM
BMM TESTLABS PROMOTES SACHA MCLAUGHLIN TO VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL QUALITY ASSURANCE

BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab renowned for exceptional product compliance and certification services, today announced the promotion of Sacha McLaughlin to Vice President of Global Quality Assurance.
BMM’s President of Land-Based Gaming & Inspections, Kirk White, said, “Sacha has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, operational excellence, and a customer-first attitude. Her experience and passion will be critical as we continue to grow our QA services to meet the always-evolving needs of the global gaming industry.”
With over 18 years of experience in software implementation and seven years in the gaming industry, McLaughlin brings extensive knowledge of both agile and waterfall development methodologies, test planning, project management, and cross-regional team leadership. She is recognized for her ability to build and scale QA organizations that deliver quality, speed, and value to customers.
McLaughlin joined BMM in 2018 and has held roles of increasing responsibility within the Company, most recently serving as Senior Director of Quality Assurance. Throughout her tenure, she has been instrumental in expanding BMM’s QA capabilities and helping customers launch products into the global gaming market more quickly, with a focus on regulatory compliance, functionality, fairness, and security.
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Eastern Europe
Totogaming Joins Cernica Pantelimon RunFest: Not Just Present, But Fully Participating

“We weren’t just present — we were participants of Runfest. And that’s one of the most important aspects,” said Artak Ashkhatoyan, Deputy CEO of Totogaming.
On July 6, Totogaming joined the Cernica Pantelimon Runfest in Romania, once again emphasizing the importance of promoting amateur sports and a healthy lifestyle.
“Supporting such initiatives is a priority for TotoGaming. First, 50% of the proceeds from RunFest will be donated to the CLOVES Romania Foundation, supporting children affected by CLOVES Syndrome. And second, we’ve always believed in showing our passion for sports through actions, not just words. Have you noticed how we’re constantly rushing through life, yet when we look back, it often feels like we haven’t moved at all? It’s important for us to lead by example and show the importance of participation. This is exactly the message we’re promoting through our team’s active involvement in the marathon. After all, there can never be too much sport in our lives,” said TotoGaming’s Deputy CEO, Artak Ashkhatoyan.
A Simple Concept, a Powerful Impact
The concept of this sports event is straightforward: choose a distance between 1 to 21 kilometers and run. The goal? Make sport an integral part of everyday life. The crowd certainly embraced that, gathering as early as 8:30 a.m. — on a Sunday morning.
Totogaming contributed in two distinct capacities: as an official sponsor and as an active participant. A dedicated team of 13 employees represented the company at the Cernica Pantelimon RunFest, with 7 of them proudly taking part as runners.
More Than Just a Run
It wasn’t an easy challenge — especially because among Totogaming’s runners were people for whom running isn’t a daily habit, or even part of their life at all. Yet they couldn’t miss the opportunity, not least from the perspective of corporate responsibility.
“We just finished the 7.5-kilometer race!” shared Petrut-Adrian Toea from the Totogaming team.
“It was amazing, honestly. Around the 2-kilometer mark, I had this little battle with myself — I told myself I had to finish the race, no matter what. And I did it! I came in around 60th place out of over 100 runners, which for me is a really good result.”
“I see my participation as a small contribution toward promoting a healthy lifestyle. In my close circle, everyone knows I’m not exactly the sporty type. I’m not athletic, and I usually prefer having fun in other ways. But showing up here, early in the morning, in this intense heat, and completing almost 8 kilometers with just one short break — I think it set a good example.”
“I hope seeing someone like me finish this challenge motivates my friends to try something similar for their own health. I believe that’s a meaningful contribution”, – added Petrut-Andrea.
Totogaming also made it possible for every attendee to bring sport into their lives — quite literally. At the Totogaming tent, participants could ride stationary bikes and receive prizes based on the number of points they earned through their efforts.
Whether they were running, cycling, or simply cheering for friends, the goal for everyone was the same: to reach the destination of champions — by bringing sport into everyday life.
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AI
Liftoff’s 2025 Mobile Ad Creative Index Reveals UGC Is a Key Differentiator for Top Apps

Major findings from the newly launched report include playable ads having the potential to deliver impression-to-install rates 16 times that of non-playable formats for emerging gaming apps and a 20% increase in spending on interactive ads year over year.
Liftoff, a leading AI-enabled growth platform for the mobile app economy, has published its seventh annual Mobile Ad Creative Index. The report explores top creative trends that are attracting and scaling in ad spend across consumer apps and games. It also highlights the expanding role of AI in creative production, testing, and optimization.
This year’s Mobile Ad Creative Index specifically analyzes creative concepts that have excelled in scale for Liftoff’s highest-spending advertisers over the past 12 to 48 months. It is based on findings from over 4.7 trillion impressions, 263 billion clicks, and 1.1 billion installs between 1 January 2023 and 31 May 2025.
Highlights from the report include:
Top consumer apps are investing in interactive ads to compete for engagement
In 2024, the share of spend on interactive ads for top apps increased by 20% year over year. The share of spend increased by 2% for spenders outside the top tier. Top-spending apps differentiate their campaigns by adding innovations to evergreen concepts such as social scrollers, carousels, and scratch-offs.
Playable ads deliver returns across ad budgets for mobile game advertisers
In 2024, the share of spend on playable ads for top games averaged 35% higher than other games. Across all ad budgets, however, playable ads delivered higher conversion rates. Impression-to-install rates were 8 times that of non-playable formats for top spenders and 16 times that of non-playable formats for other game advertisers.
Tailoring “metaplay” elements to motivations can improve performance
“Metaplay” elements—gameplay that diverges from an app’s core design to appeal to a broader audience—are widespread, but top games gain an edge by tailoring their metaplay ads to the publisher audience. The report found that aligning “metaplay” creative with publisher audiences resulted in a 93% increase in installs-per-mille.
UGC is becoming a key differentiator in driving scale for consumer apps
The share of spend on user-generated content (UGC) increased 11% for top-spending apps, with social and utility apps seeing the most significant jump of nearly 30% between 2023 and 2024.
Widespread adoption of Gen AI leads to more customized ad experiences
Creative teams increasingly leverage AI to enhance top-performing assets with 3D and motion and to create and test variations. Top advertisers also use AI to recombine their assets in customized ad experiences that break away from standard video to playable formats.
Yann Zeller, Chief of Staff, Creative at Liftoff, said: “Today’s creative landscape is shaped by a single, powerful truth: attention is the commodity, and brands, games, and influencers are all vying for it. Great mobile ad experiences can earn attention by aligning context with behavior. As ad formats become richer and AI expands our ability to personalize and adapt creatives at scale, we’re able to unlock new insights into user behavior and motivation. We see users spend meaningful stretches with the right content, sometimes 60 to 90 seconds when the ad feels personal or prompts meaningful participation. This isn’t just a better way to advertise—it’s a better way to tell stories and the most exciting brief we’ve had in years.”
Soren Steelquist, Director of Creative Production, said: “The proof is in the data—more and more consumer apps are incorporating UGC into every stage of their marketing, and programmatic is no different. UGC works because it’s authentic and relatable, and users are more likely to be influenced by ad when it’s coming from a trustworthy source. To see higher impact from UGC creatives, work with a partner that can match the right creator with your brand and develop winning concepts that resonate with audiences.”
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