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Week 37/2023 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
GAMOMAT, one of the leading independent software developers for slot games, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the launch of its highly-anticipated Deluxe Series of slot titles. The Deluxe Series will see a selection of GAMOMAT’s most iconic games reimagined with enriched, cutting-edge graphics. For the past 15 years, GAMOMAT has consistently showcased its dedication to innovation through its outstanding games and the Deluxe Series encapsulates this philosophy perfectly.
Line up your beer-filled Steins and shout ‘Prost’ as you clink glasses in Heidi, Hilde und Helga Go Wild, an Oktoberfest-inspired slot with a trio of tasty new REEVO features that will have players coming back for more. Heidi, Hilde und Helga Go Wild is a medium volatility, 5×3 reel, 10-payline slot ideal for slots fans who enjoy frequent features, including three different Wilds depending which character you land on: expanding, nudging and sticky, each one designed to create unforgettable experiences that could lead to big cash prizes.
The iGaming world is abuzz with excitement as PopOK Gaming unveils its latest creation, Magic Time, promising players a spellbinding adventure filled with enchantment and thrilling wins. Magic Time takes players on a mesmerizing journey along ten win lines where fortunes materialize through mystical combinations from left to right. The star of the show, the book symbol, serves as both a wild and a scatter, adding a touch of magic to each spin as it replaces regular symbols and opens doors to extraordinary wins.
Evoplay, lights up the sky for players as they embark on a thrilling journey in its latest game, Thunder Mega Sevens. Set across a futuristic 5×3 grid, this captivating slot features The Wheel of Thunder and The Wheel of Thunder Respin rounds, culminating in huge win potential for players. The Wheel of Thunder is activated when five or more Bonus symbols land in view, with each Bonus symbol containing a value of up to 5x a player’s stake.
Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has breathed life and fire into its newest release, Dragon’s Bonanza. This odyssey whisks players away on a perilous journey to wrest a hoard of golden treasure from the claws of a fearsome dragon. A pulsating soundtrack adds to the drama on the reels that is populated with dragon eggs, razor-sharp claws, mystical dragon eyes, a luminescent purple gem, and a gleaming crown.
Habanero is continuing the summer heat in its latest release Bikini Island Deluxe. Set out across 5×4 reels, the title serves as an upgrade to the original Bikini Island title and sees the return of a host of beach-ready characters alongside summertime essentials as the game’s symbols. Helping to provide scorching wins are Wild symbols appearing on any of the middle reels, which not only substitute other symbols on the board to help form winning combinations but also come with a multiplier value attached from 2x to 4x.
Yggdrasil, has allied with ReelPlay to tell a tale of epic proportions in Hercules 10K Ways. Centred around the exploits of the most famous of Greek heroes, the slot is packed with fearsome and richly rendered 3D beasts defeated in the iconic labours including Hydras, the Nemean Lion, Cerberus and the Erymanthian Boar while Hercules himself acts as a wild.
Revolver Gaming is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their latest video slot game, “BADLANDS™,” set to launch on September 18, 2023. Prepare to embark on a captivating adventure like no other, where magnificent bison, moose, elk, antelope, and owls come to life in a thrilling gaming experience that promises untold treasures. With 6 reels, 4 rows, and 40 pay lines, “BADLANDS™” introduces our ground-breaking WILD SIDE™ feature, where WILD Buffalo symbols expand sideways with a stampede across the reels, leading to spectacular wins!
Relax Gaming, the renowned iGaming aggregator and provider of unique content is inviting players to take to the seas in its latest jackpot extravaganza Dead Man’s Trail Dream Drop. This high volatility 5-reel, 40 payline slot can see players plunder great treasures by way of several lucrative features and mechanics including a coin feature, an extremely exciting Trail Bonus and of course the Dream Drop Jackpot.
Thunderkick is tasking players with taking on an alien invasion in its vibrant new release, Zap Attack! Presented on a 5×5 game grid with 25 paylines, Zap Attack! boasts an engaging theme and soundtrack inspired by fifties sci-fi movies. Set in the town of Roswealth, players are transported to the desert as extraterrestrial beings start to take over. A Wild in the form of a UFO can land on any spin, substituting for all symbols except Scatters, with Expanding Multiplier Wilds taking over an entire reel when part of a winning combination.
Deep beneath the earth lies an ancient tomb guarded by a vast army of soldiers, horses and chariots. This tomb is the final resting place of Qin Shi Huang, the first great Emperor of China, and his Terracotta Army. Players of Blue Guru Games’ latest slot, Terracotta Army, which is released on September 26, get to discover the true majesty of one of the most enigmatic and fascinating archaeological discoveries of all time.
Games Global is inviting players to immerse themselves in a thrilling game of cat-and-mouse with the release of Unusual Suspects™, its latest title from Northern Lights Gaming. Set in a bustling city during the dead of night, this feature-filled slot sees experienced criminals escape the clutches of a wily detective looking to bring them to justice. Whenever a wild symbol lands on the reels, it marks its position with a frame during the spins that follow and when an additional wild lands on one of these wild frames, a multiplier is added.
Playson, promises a joyful fruit game experience with modern graphics in its latest release 777 Sizzling Wins. Inspired by classic pub fruit machines, this game augments all the most iconic features of the classic genre along with vibrant cartoonish symbols and a warm jazzy background music to evoke a casino ambience, supplemented by modern fire-themed animations. With 5 paylines and a differing experience from Playson’s existing fruit portfolio, 777 Sizzling Wins takes things back to basics – with an easy-to-follow gameplay.
OneTouch invites players to venture deep into a feature-rich jungle with the release of its latest slot, Monkey’s Treasure. Hidden treasures of an ancient empire can be unveiled in the game, with two colourful primate companions guiding players through the 4×1 journey dotted with Aztec jewels and vibrant jungle leaves. The monkeys animatedly gesture to the gods above for the biggest rewards to fall, with up to 2,200x wins possible via masks and classic fruit symbols which can unlock a variety of coin rewards.
Step into the ring with the Kangaroo King slot from Stakelogic. An exciting new online slot that takes players deep into the heart of the animal kingdom and challenges them to pit their fighting skills against the legendary Kangaroo King, the undisputed boxing champion of the land. The Kangaroo King is an agile and versatile fighter and he has these skills on full display when he enters the reels as a wild symbol.
BGaming is promising fun, positivity, and happiness with its new Halloween release Bone Bonanza. With the Day of the Dead theme, this vibrant Mexican-themed slot follows the iconic La Catrina, who appears as a Scatter, and recognisable symbols of the ancient ritual – a skull, maracas, a bottle and the sun. In this high volatility game, symbols will pay anywhere on the reels depending on the total number at the end of the spin.
Carlo Santarelli
Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Names Carlo Santarelli Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations

Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. announced that Carlo Santarelli has been appointed Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations, a new position at the Company. Mr. Santarelli will begin his new position on August 18, 2025 and will report to GLPI President and Chief Operating Officer, Brandon Moore.
Mr. Santarelli brings over 25 years of Wall Street experience in Equity Research and Investment Banking to his new role and joins the Company from Deutsche Bank where he was Managing Director of Gaming & Lodging Equity Research. Prior to Deutsche Bank, Mr. Santarelli held similar positions at Bear Stearns, JP Morgan and Wells Fargo. He consistently ranked highly in Institutional Investor and other sell-side analyst research polls as a thought leader in the space, providing unique perspectives on industry events and trends with his data-driven approach and stock picking talent. Carlo Santarelli graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Economics in 2000.
Peter Carlino, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GLPI, said: “We’ve known and respected Carlo’s research work on the gaming, lodging and gaming REIT sectors for many years. Carlo brings to GLPI an in-depth knowledge of the industry and its participants, having experienced GLPI’s original formation of the gaming triple-net-REIT structure from a research analyst and capital markets perspective. We value his deep network of contacts among institutional investors, sell-side analysts and a wide range of gaming industry operators and we look forward to the value of his contributions.”
In his new role, Mr. Santarelli will work with Mr. Carlino and GLPI’s senior management to develop and evaluate growth opportunities and strategic relationships, and will oversee investor relations interactions.
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Industry News
VIP Play Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer

VIP Play, a technology-driven leader in interactive consumer engagement, announced that Jim Mackey, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, will step down from his role, effective August 8, 2025.
The Company has initiated a transition process and is in the process of identifying a successor. Mackey will assist in an orderly transition over the coming weeks.
“We thank Jim for his contributions to the Company, particularly during a transformative period for our business. We remain focused on executing our strategic priorities, including financial visibility, operating efficiency, and delivering value to our stakeholders,” said Les Ottolenghi, CEO of VIP Play.
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eSports
Esports Charts Becomes Official Viewership Analytics Partner of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

Esports Charts, the leading esports viewership analytics provider, has partnered with StarLadder, a pioneering tournament organiser. The Budapest Major 2025 marks a highly anticipated comeback for StarLadder, as it is their first Counter-Strike Major since 2019 and a significant return to the top-tier esports arena.
As the official analytics partner of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, Esports Charts will provide comprehensive, real-time audience data and insights throughout the event. This will empower organisers, teams, sponsors and fans with unparalleled transparency and a deeper understanding of the tournament’s global reach.
Artyom Odintsov, Co-founder and CEO of Esports Charts, said: “We are thrilled and proud to provide viewership analytics for StarLadder for the Budapest Major 2025. Since both Esports Charts and StarLadder are Ukraine-born companies, we share similar values and deal with similar challenges, which brings us even closer.
“It’s genuinely exciting to follow how viewership will develop at this Major. But knowing the expertise, drive, and passion that the organizers are bringing, I have no doubt we’ll witness some incredible things happen in Budapest.
“Esports Charts has always been driven by a mission to provide the esports community with accurate, actionable data, and we look forward to showcasing the impact and audience engagement of this world-class event.”
StarLadder has been a driving force in global esports for almost 15 years now, since hosting its first tournaments in 2011. Renowned for its innovation and reliability, the company has organised some of the industry’s most iconic events. These include the StarLadder Berlin Major 2019, which accumulated over 44 million hours watched and remains in the top 10 CS events by this metric, and the legendary StarSeries tournaments which started back in 2012.
Viacheslav Shcherbakov, Sales and Partnerships at StarLadder, said: “We’ve been working with Esports Charts since their founding and have always valued their professionalism and integrity. In a market where reliable data is essential, Esports Charts provides honest, transparent numbers, exactly the kind of insights sponsors and stakeholders rely on when assessing the potential reach of a World Championship event.
“We’re confident that this partnership will result in a high-quality analysis of our tournament’s performance and the audience data we’ll report to our partners. It’s a collaboration built on trust, shared values, and a deep understanding of what it takes to elevate esports to the next level.”
The Starladder Budapest Major 2025 will be held from November 24 to December 14 in Budapest, Hungary. The event will bring together the world’s top 32 Counter-Strike 2 teams to compete for a $1.25 million prize pool and one of the most prestigious titles in esports.
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