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Week 32/2023 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
Expanse Studios is thrilled to unveil its ground-breaking new slot game, Piñata Loca. Introducing a qualitative shift in slot gaming with the innovative cascading reels mechanism, Piñata Loca echoes the vibrant culture and festivities of Mexico in a unique gaming experience.
FBMDS is ready to shake the waters in Hollywood with Golden Mystery! This crime story, split into four slots games, is a sure bet for casino operators to elevate player engagement and boost revenues. From engaging graphics to a captivating feature set and a mysterious bonus, there are plenty of reasons to add this multi-game to any casino’s portfolio.
Yggdrasil, has all the ingredients ready to concoct huge wins in its latest release, Shaker Club. Set in an extravagant bar, cocktails adorn the reels in the 3×5, 243 payline slot, which can see a shaker to the left of the grid pour out huge multipliers on any spin. Three or more Free Spins symbols will launch the bonus round, with more icons leading to a higher starting multiplier.
Nolimit City, fresh out of the Wild West mayhem of ‘Bounty Hunters’, is now set to take yet another turn into the eerie and sinister – a theme that the Provider is widely-known for. Classics such as Mental, Serial and the more recent Blood and Shadow have claimed success by embracing their dark themes and innovative mechanics – and their latest release ‘True Kult’ arguably takes it to the next level.
With a major heatwave currently sweeping across most of western Europe, software providers Swintt has once again proved to be the industry’s coolest customers with the launch of Duolito Iceman – a brand-new Premium release that features both free spins and sticky wilds.
Relax Gaming, has launched its latest title, Torii Tumble, where the way of the warrior delivers big wins. Players enter the torii gates and channel their fighting spirit on a journey to Japan’s dark underbelly for a battle between good and evil, and if triumphant, can land a max. win of 20,000 their stake. Complementing the popular tumble mechanic is a lucrative Multiplier Ladder, paired with a Multiplier Booster and Spin Saver stone block.
Wizard Games is calling for all hands on deck with its latest release, Captains of the Coast. The new pirate-themed title invites players aboard the Ebony Diamond, where symbols such as telescopes, compasses and maps can be found upon a 5×4 grid. Captains of the Coast features over 1,000 ways to win, with winning combinations being formed from left to right on adjacent reels.
Against the backdrop of roaring flames, Fire’n’Frenzy 5 eases players into a fiery 5×3 reel grid populated by fruit and classic slot icons. Featuring a range of symbols from low to high, there are cherries, lemons, plums, oranges, grapes, water melons, and fiery sevens, of which five-of-a-kind can award up to 820x the bet.
Games Global has harnessed the power of its exclusive studio network as Gameburger Studios employs Fortune Factory Studios’ hugely successful Gold Blitz™ mechanic in its upcoming slot Fishin’ Pots of Gold™: Gold Blitz™.
3 Oaks Gaming, an established distributor of iGaming content, has launched Coin Volcano, a classic 3×3 style slot focused entirely on entry to the title’s two Bonus Games powered by Hold and Win mechanics. This modern take on the classic stepper slot genre exhibits just one payline – which grants access to a classic Bonus Game or the enhanced Ultra Bonus Game when any three symbols land on the middle row.
Pragmatic Play, invites players to celebrate with boisterous Norsemen in its latest release Pub Kings™. Stone-age castles and monuments set the scene as Nordic warriors fill the board in this 5×4 reeled title, with 20 paylines that provide great win potential in the base game. Scatter symbols can appear on the first, third and fifth reels, with any two landing on the board triggering a random reward of up to 5,000x.
The three-toed troll returns for Play’n GO’s next Hugo slot, Hugo Legacy. The wait is over, Hugo Legacy has landed. As Play’n GO develops its IPs, each new title helps expand the borders of what’s expected in the iGaming industry. Celebrating Hugo the Troll’s 30th anniversary, Hugo Legacy is emblematic of Play’n GO’s commitment to quality games and immersive worlds.
4ThePlayer are transporting players back to the Ice Age in their latest release 10 000 BC DoubleMax™, released network-wide today exclusively via Yggdrasil after a successful limited exclusive. The title sees players step into a world of giant beasts and even bigger payouts thanks to a combination of two of Yggdrasil’s most popular Game Engagement Mechanics (GEMs) – DoubleMax and GigaBlox.
Blueprint Gaming’s feature-filled Fishin’ Frenzy Even Bigger Catch has received a regal boost to big win potential, becoming the latest player-favourite slot to join the Jackpot King family. The industry’s first and best fishing title now has even more ways to pay patient angling game enthusiasts with the leading progressive jackpot system that is synonymous with landing the very biggest of catches.
The dogs have gathered and are looking incredibly shifty as they plan their daring heist. Players can join the dogs in their quest for tasty treats and big wins in Dog Heist Shift ‘n’ Win, the latest slot from Booming Games. As the name suggests, it features Booming Games’ latest trademarked mechanic, Shift ‘n’ Win, with sees symbols move across the reels to create more win combos and even bigger wins.
Wazdan, presents the sixth addition to the provider’s high-performing 9 Coins™ series, 16 Coins™. Wazdan’s inventive mathematical model has been significantly enhanced in 16 Coins™, increasing the number of reels from nine to sixteen to create a more immersive and compelling gaming experience. Revisiting a player-favourite, the Hold the Jackpot™ bonus round makes its triumphant return, offering players the thrilling opportunity to secure one of four fixed jackpots.
Hellish Seven Multi 100 (or Höllische Sieben Multi 100 in German speaking regions), is now available from Hölle Games – and like the other games in the franchise, brings some scorching wins along with it! The slot is now the fourth entry in the franchise, and potentially the most volatile. The 5×4 layout has 100 paylines and has the original symbols, however Chilli is now Wild with a multiplier ability. Chillies on active winlines can multiply wins by up to 32x.
CasinoCanada, the number one gambling guide for players in Canada, has put pen to paper on a major partnership with WinSpirit, one of the most popular crypto casinos in the country, in a significant boost to both parties.
The lifetime partnership will see WinSpirit gain premium positioning on high-traffic pages throughout the English site of CasinoCanada, which has been providing information and guides to Canadian players for more than 20 years.
The CasinoCanada team will also carry out a comprehensive review of WinSpirit so that its readers can get the full lowdown on what the casino has to offer.
CasinoCanada is famous for its casino ranking system, with each site given a total score out of ten. This is calculated based on how the casino scores across key areas including registration process, usability, promotions, VIP experience, slots, game types, payments, mobile and customer support.
Each casino is played by a real person and CasinoCanada is always honest about the experience the casino offers to players. This is why it’s good that WinSpirit offers one of the best overall online casino experiences in Canada.
Players can enjoy a hugely generous welcome bonus as well as a great selection of slots and games such as Dice, Crash, Limbo, Wheel of Fortune and many more.
Aleksandra Drigo, Sales Director at CasinoCanada, said: “WinSpirit has taken the market by storm and is one of the most played online casino brands in Canada, so we are thrilled to have signed this lifetime partnership and to bring it to our players for the first time.
“Our team has already put the casino through its paces, and it’s scored incredibly highly so we look forward to seeing our players sign up and enjoy what it has to offer.
“It’s partnerships such as this that strengthen our position as the leading online casino guide for players in Canada. Players trust our information and reviews and know that the casinos we list on our site are among the best.”
Pavel Miroshnichenko, Head of Affiliates at WinSpirit, added: “We are delighted to have signed such a significant partnership with CasinoCanada, one of the leading online casino guides in the country.
“We go to great lengths to deliver a top player experience, from the welcome bonus we offer to the games we stock and the payment methods available in our lobby, and it’s great to see CasinoCanada recognise this by giving us such a high score.”
By: Anastasiia Kapsha, Chief Marketing Officer at Alpha Affiliates
When we look back, even to just a decade ago, we can see just how far the affiliate marketing sector has come and the rapid advances as new technologies and tactics entered the sector. Affiliate marketers have witnessed first hand just how important it is to leverage these technologies and create new strategies to keep pace and engage audiences.
Today, amid the widespread interest in AI to deliver more personalised experiences, and shift to audiences seeking more captivating experiences from Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR), the strategies for building and retaining engagement are changing.
To stay ahead and foster long-term engagement, affiliate marketers must familiarise themselves with the latest technologies, trends and techniques. Let’s look at the key trends ahead to driving engagement, and retention in 2024.
Leveraging AI to better understand your audience
AI has been much welcomed by marketing professionals, who are seeking more effective and efficient ways to connect with their audiences, and drive more personalised experiences. At Alpha Affiliates, we’re already seeing AI prove invaluable in areas such as banner creation, enhanced analytics and predicting user behaviour.
As well as supporting content creation, AI can amplify the effectiveness of campaigns, ensuring they resonate with the target audience. AI’s ability to analyse past patterns and behaviours, means affiliate marketers gain valuable insights which allow them to anticipate the actions a user will take, and offer more tailored content and promotions as a result.
In the iGaming sector, engagement is everything. Personalising affiliate marketing campaigns with the help of AI can be a gamechanger. Just imagine being able to predict when a user is likely to become a VIP player, and tailoring your marketing efforts accordingly. This level of personalisation not only enhances the user experience, but fosters long-term loyalty and engagement, as a result.
Embracing AI tools will be crucial in producing more effective, creative and impactful affiliate marketing campaigns in the iGaming sector.
Captivating audiences with immersive experiences
iGaming is all about excitement, interaction and engagement. We find that users want to experience more tangible, fun and immersive experiences. This is where Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) can be leveraged to create a sense of realness and blur the lines between the digital and physical world.
Although AR and VR technologies are still in developmental stages within the iGaming sector, they hold huge potential for captivating audiences and driving engagement. AR and VR can take campaigns in the iGaming world to new heights. Imagine an VR experience that transforms users to a virtual casino, surrounded with lifelike graphics and social interactions. By offering these immersive experiences, affiliate marketers can create “pinch me” moments that leave a lasting impression and foster deeper connections with their audiences.
Diversify your strategies to reach different audiences
The future is multi-channel. Diversifying content and communication channels is key to engaging different audiences across different platforms, and retaining them.
What is the most effective way to connect with your audience? How will they respond? These are a few of the key questions to ask yourself as an affiliate marketer working within the iGaming space. With these considerations, you can work out the best strategy based on your targets. It could be crafting blog posts that resonate with industry enthusiasts, or leveraging influencer marketing to tap into niche communities.
Taking a multi-channel approach that looks at diverse strategies, affiliate marketers can ensure that they can reach different audiences globally and provide value in a way that aligns with their audiences’ unique preferences, interests and tastes.
The reality is, the sector is constantly evolving. And with the introduction of new technologies and trends, affiliate marketing strategies have to evolve too. By embracing the latest technologies, diversifying communications with different audiences, and prioritising personalisation, affiliate marketers can position themselves for success in 2024 and beyond.
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Sportradar’s Managed Trading Services See Significant Global Adoption in H1 2024
Notable client wins in South America and Africa highlight growth
Sportradar has significantly grown its Managed Trading Services (MTS) clientele in the first half of 2024, welcoming 44 new sportsbook operators to leverage its versatile and advanced operational capabilities.
MTS offers operators a customisable sportsbook management solution, enabling them to decide the extent of their in-house management or opt for external support. The solution enhances trading efficiency through AI and automation, facilitating real-time price adjustments and robust risk management. Year-to-date, Sportradar has processed more than 3.5 billion betting tickets via MTS for more than 200 clients, positioning the company as a global leader in liquidity among top bookmakers.
MTS provides operators with access to Alpha Odds, its AI-driven personalised odds technology. 16 of this year’s new MTS client intake have set-up their betting offerings using Alpha Odds, which last year boosted client profits by an average of 10% compared to a traditional odds solution.
Geographically, the adoption of MTS has been strong in South America, where Sportradar has emerged as the preferred partner for operators aiming to capture market share in newly regulated territories. In Brazil, 11 sportsbook operators have selected MTS, alongside significant client wins in Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico.
In Africa, Sportradar added 13 new operators to its existing base of 35 clients across multiple jurisdictions in the region during the first half of 2024.
Moreover, Sportradar’s MTS has garnered traction across other regions including APAC, Europe, and the U.S., underscoring its global appeal and operational effectiveness in diverse market environments.
Michael Gandolfo, EVP Global Sales at Sportradar said: “As the market evolves and competition increases, operators more than ever need a partner to help them reduce time to market and establish a unique client offering. MTS provides sportsbooks with the technology and expertise they need to realise their business objectives in a hyper-competitive landscape.”
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