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Week 31/2023 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
Pragmatic Play, invites players on a fanciful adventure filled with seafaring folklore in Kraken’s Sky Bounty. These pirates have sailed the seven seas and now they are taking to the skies. The Kraken is the captain, but there’s no need to fear this mythical beast as it leads the crew to victory and rewards with cannons ablaze in an epic nautical battle amongst the clouds.
Spinomenal is inviting players on an aspiring adventure to the African plains for its new slot, Majestic White Rhino. The game fits within ‘The Wildlife’ series that exists within the revolutionary Spinomenal Universe. Set in a stunning savannah where wild animals roam free, players embark on an unforgettable trip in search of the Majestic White Rhino.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the most exciting adventure yet with Gold Mine Mania, the new Megaways slot game from MGA Games that goes live at online casinos. Gold Mine Mania transports players to an exciting mining world filled with gold and precious stones waiting to be discovered. With a similar theme to Mina de Oro Plus, the top MGA Games slot game, this innovative new Megaways production promises dynamism with every spin and guarantees a unique gaming experience with incredible winning potential.
Amusnet Interactive has released its newest title, Phoenix Star, inspired by the legendary creature of rebirth. The game invites players to step into a world that will “ignite their imagination”. This 5 reel, 40 fixed lines video slot offers stunning graphics and mesmerising sound effects.
Franco Digital, Spain’s leading iGaming provider, is commanding players into combat in its latest title Wild Tank. Setting the scene in an explosive warzone, Wild Tank includes many military essentials within its symbols, including aircraft, star badges and weapons, across the 5×4 matrix. Also, in the game’s armoury there are Wild icons, where three or more are needed to pay an instant prize.
RubyPlay, an innovative B2B iGaming development studio, has launched a unique slots mechanic entitled Immortal Ways, providing operators and their players with a new gaming franchise to explore. Combining a variety of well-known mechanics, Immortal Ways complements and conflicts these models to deliver an innovative gameplay never before seen. It features 10,000 ways to win, with two Hold and Respin zones central to the gameplay.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. is pleased to announce the first of its summer line-up of sizzling hot slots. Offering diverse gameplay styles and a variety of exciting themes, its latest iGaming titles include Gold Cash Free Spins Megaways™, Golden Winner™ and Secret 7s™.
This month, Swintt is putting a fresh and fruity spin on the classic land-based slot machine in Win-O-Rama XL; an all-new addition to the studio’s popular Premium range that comes complete with expanding wilds and two different scatters. Given the game draws its inspiration from some of the more traditional titles that players will know and love from bricks-and-mortar casinos, it’s no surprise to see a familiar roster of symbols feature across Win-O-Rama XL’s five reels.
BF Games is transporting players to a realm of treasure and grandeur with the latest title in its smash-hit Stunning slots series. Inside the Stunning Crown castle sits mouth-watering fresh fruit, star scatters and precious crown wilds. In the dazzling 5×3 slot, players will discover plenty of hidden treats and on landing three or more star scatter symbols will be rewarded with a shower of shimmering wins; leaving them star struck.
Pragmatic Play, is inviting players to embark on a fun-filled journey into outer space with Rocket Blast Megaways™. Symbols including aliens and colourful gems appear across six ever-changing reels in this slot, with wins being awarded for left-to-right combinations of any size. Wilds can also appear on the second to sixth reels, substituting for all symbols except the Scatter symbol and providing players with extra chances to land a win.
Kalamba Games is offering up progressive buildable mechanics in its latest spooky release Wilds From The Crypt. The title’s 6×4 reels are filled with symbols that align with the overall stylish aesthetic of the slot depicting various members of a supernatural family. These must form a matching combination across the slot’s 40 paylines to award a win.
Playson, has launched Wolf Land: Hold and Win, the newest release from its captivating Hold and Win offering, as players embark on an expedition to a chilly wilderness in this 5×4 slot. The enchanting Boost Feature makes a long-awaited comeback and this is unlocked by combining Boost and Bonus symbols. When activated, this accumulates the value of all the Bonus symbols and adds them to a player’s winnings.
BGaming is revealing the secret to big wins with its latest release– you just need a spot of Luck and Magic. This slot invites players into a fantasy realm where fate is decided by a group of magical creatures inspired by the most popular video game characters and themes. A thrilling gaming experience is promised with this creative game – as face-down cards replace familiar reels. As the player hits spin, each card turns face-up to reveal the symbol and value underneath in an innovative addition.
Realistic Games harnesses the power of the night in its ninja-inspired release Shinobi Moon. Set in feudal Japan, the popular theme of this assassin adventure is reflected in its symbols with the 5×4 reels and 50 paylines playing host to shuriken and sai. The shadowy ninjas themselves also appear on the reels to create an immersive aesthetic for players to enjoy. These are joined by wilds which substitute for all base game symbols, and if one is landed on reels 2, 3, 4 or 5 a New Moon respin feature is triggered.
The three Detroit casinos reported $102.9 million in monthly aggregate revenue (AGR) for the month of October 2024, of which $103.7 million was generated from table games and slots, and negative ($826,796) from retail sports betting.
The October market shares were:
• MGM, 48%
• MotorCity, 30%
• Hollywood Casino at Greektown, 22%
Monthly Table Games, Slot Revenue, and Taxes
The casinos’ revenue for table games and slots for the month of October 2024 increased 26.9% when compared to the same month last year. This remarked increase is due in part to when casino employees went on strike on Oct. 17, 2023, which caused AGR totals to be lower than normal. October’s monthly revenue was 2.4% higher when compared to the previous month, September 2024. From Jan. 1 through Oct. 31, the Detroit casinos’ table games and slots revenue increased by 3.0% compared to the same period last year.
The casinos’ monthly gaming revenue results all increased compared to October 2023:
• MGM, up 32.4% to $49.4 million
• MotorCity, up 26.7% to $31.7 million
• Hollywood Casino at Greektown, up 16.5% to $22.6 million
In October 2024, the three Detroit casinos paid $8.4 million in gaming taxes to the State of Michigan. They paid $6.6 million for the same month last year. The casinos also reported submitting $12.8 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit in October.
Monthly Retail Sports Betting Revenue and Taxes
The three Detroit casinos reported $22.19 million in total retail sports betting handle, and total gross receipts totaled negative ($822,552) for the month of October. Retail sports betting qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) were down by $2.0 million in October when compared to October 2023, and down by $1.6 million when compared to September 2024.
October QAGR by casino was:
• MGM: negative ($474,293)
• MotorCity: negative ($528,408)
• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $175,905
During October, the casinos paid $6,649 in gaming taxes to the state and reported submitting $8,127 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit based on their retail sports betting revenue.
Fantasy Contests
For September 2024, fantasy contest operators reported total adjusted revenues of $1.1 million and paid taxes of $89,282.
21VIRAL, the Latin American-focused games aggregator and solution provider, has onboarded Air Dice Group’s games portfolio.
21VIRAL, which is creating a streamlined integration, onboarding and transparent pricing in the iGaming casino and game aggregation supply vertical, announced the onboarding of Air Dice Group today.
The distribution deal allows 21VIRAL access to Air Dice’s complete portfolio of content. Air Dice specialises in strategy-influenced money games, which are in high demand across Latin America.
Christoph Härtel, CEO of 21VIRAL, said: “Our business is customer-first, and building out a great CRX experience is our goal. Having looked at the market incumbents, we decided to specialise in the Latin American market, given its current growth, which is double-digit, and is expected to maintain high levels of growth over the next 5 to 10 years.”
“We have already onboarded several industry-established operators and game providers in record time using AI to facilitate faster and more streamlined workflows. We are, therefore, delighted to work with Air Dice Group to ensure their massively popular games, such as Wild Cash, Coco Craze, and Book of Goddess, are available to our operator’s portfolio of games content.
However, one of the limiting factors, especially if you are an operator or game provider, is the technical integration expertise and market access within the supply chain. If a game provider wishes to have their games deployed on Operator A’s website, but they are yet to be available to that operator, 21VIRAL’s GameConnector will be the provider’s enabler with all the technical integration, heavy lifting, and onboarding. We will also offer reverse integration, which means that we integrate our GameConnector Platform into their systems – therefore, the operators have less effort.
Simply, it’s a win-win, as many game providers in other territories, such as continental Europe, lack the commercial and technical distribution to enter LatAm—we do all that from them—and the operator gets access to the unique game content in the supply chain that can enhance their players’ engagement and revenue opportunities.”
Rocio Moitino, Director for LatAm, Air Dice Group added: “Latin America has proven to be an expanding and high-growth market for our games content over the last few years, and it continues to increase. We are delighted to increase our market accessibility with 21VIRAL’s team, as they provide faster speed to market to enable operators to access and publish our unique games to their casino lobby in quicker timeframes.”
Goddess of Slots
Lorraine Bencivengo-Ziff, the “Goddess of Slots,” Takes Gaming World by Storm with Major Milestones and New Ventures
Lorraine Bencivengo-Ziff, known to her millions of fans as the “Goddess of Slots,” has had an exciting and eventful year marked by major achievements and new ventures that have elevated her as one of the gaming industry’s most influential personalities.
In August, Lorraine made waves at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, the world’s largest gaming convention, where she was hired to showcase the latest slot machines from AGS. Known for her vibrant and engaging personality, Lorraine livestreamed from the convention floor, offering her fans exclusive access to the newest slot game releases. Her live sessions allowed viewers to experience firsthand the innovative features of AGS’s latest machines, creating an interactive and dynamic connection between Lorraine and her dedicated fanbase.
October saw Lorraine embarking on a thrilling adventure aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady, where she joined renowned slot player Scott “Raja” Richter (also known as “The Big Jackpot”) for an unforgettable cruise. The high-limit room on the ship was officially unveiled during the event, which featured a lively slot competition and a group pull that resulted in a substantial jackpot win for participants. The cruise was such a success that Lorraine is already in talks with Virgin Voyages for a special “Goddess of Slots” cruise scheduled for 2025. This trip will include a meet-and-greet, exclusive prizes, a cocktail party, and numerous fun surprises.
In November, Lorraine competed in the prestigious Atlantis $1 Million Slot Tournament, known as the “My VIP World Tournament of Slots,” where she advanced to the semi-finals. Her presence at the event was a highlight, as she also participated in interviews and a meet-and-greet with her fans. Attendees were thrilled to receive autographed pictures and exclusive Goddess of Slots T-shirts, featuring the new, trademarked Goddess of Slots slot machine logo. Lorraine’s unique style of filming, often referred to as “gorilla filming,” allows her viewers to feel immersed in the action, and her engaging, handheld filming technique has made her a fan favorite. This style has earned her a special privilege—Lorraine is one of the very few social media influencers allowed to film at Atlantis, Paradise Islands, Bahamas.
Lorraine was recently cast in a TV series based upon a true story which will be shooting soon in California. On Monday, November 25, Lorraine will appear at the Hard Rock in Tampa—a casino she can often be found creating content—alongside Scott “Raja” Richter for a livestream as she helps demonstrate the newest Aristocrat game, The Phoenix Link, before it is unveiled to the public on November 26. And on December 5, Lorraine will be a guest on the “Live Well and Thrive” podcast with Mike Torchia and then fly to Las Vegas to appear at the at The El Cortez Hotel and Casino that same evening.
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