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Week 43/2023 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
ELA Games, has launched its brand-new title, “Lucky Dwarfs,” inviting players on a thrilling journey filled with gold mines and treasures. “Lucky Dwarfs” perfectly combines fantasy narrative with captivating slot gameplay and cartoon characters. It’s absolutely digging the players’ hearts. The classic 3×5 reel playground with ten winning lines became an exciting rollercoaster with various gameplay mechanics, including Random Wild, Golden Respins, and Lucky Wheel, with massive winnings.
Embark on a vibrant and captivating journey through the mystical world of Altar De Muertos, REEVO’s thrilling Day of the Dead themed game that transports players to the heart of Mexican tradition. Set in an immersive world of colourful visuals, lively music, and compelling gameplay this medium to high volatility slot takes its inspiration from homemade altars found in Mexico thought to guide spirits back to the land of the living.
Reflex Gaming has teamed up with Yggdrasil, a leading iGaming publisher, to transport players to the island of Pyro Tiki in the sensational South Pacific for a taste of tropical life in 8 Balls of Fire. The high volatility six-reel, 20 payline slot gives players the chance to win up to 10,000x their stake by way of lucrative free spins, stacked wild symbols, a Wild Fire bonus, Pot Pick and Fireball Link features that promise to take the gaming experience to a whole new level.
Greentube, is taking players back to the golden age of slots in its latest release 5-Line Hold & Spin. This wonderfully simple 3-reel, 5 line slot emulates classic fruit machine gameplay that punters will remember from way back when. Despite its nostalgic feel, it boasts modern-day winning potential thanks to a Hold & Spin feature, Joker Wilds and four incredible jackpots.
Relax Gaming, is inviting players to bravely saunter into the serpent’s lair in its latest Dream Drop title, Snake’s Gold Dream Drop. This release boasts an array of lucrative bonus features and mechanics including Wild Reels and Free Spins galore, and players will need to work their way towards a horde of stolen treasure that is waiting to be claimed.
OneTouch invites players to embark on a spooky adventure and adorn their menacing masks for wins in its latest slot offering Halloween Hunt. The ghoulish game employs an eery cemetery background glowing behind the 5×4 reels, offering major wins with impressive features in the wild, wins multipliers, free spins, and feature buys. In the base game, a mixture of pumpkins, masks and potion symbols can land, including one which awards a 20x win for a five of a kind bonus.
Armadillo Studios announces the official release of its latest bone-chilling title – Franksylvania – in time for the spooky season. This 5×4, high volatility slot takes players into Frank the vampire’s haunted house. The eerie atmosphere, creepy animations, and Frank’s entourage of spooky sidekicks enhance gameplay, sending chills down the spines of anyone who dares enter.
Pragmatic Play, unleashes enchanting star power with Starlight Princess 1000. A follow-up to the player-favourite Starlight Princess, the slot now boasts an impressive multiplier of up to 1,000x. The artwork features colourful gems that appear on a 5×6 game grid alongside the Starlight Princess herself standing adjacent to the reels. A tumble feature occurs with every winning combination, removing them from play after each spin and replacing them with symbols from above.
One of Blueprint Gaming’s most loved characters has returned to the jungle for another fruit-filled adventure in the studio’s latest slot release, King Kong Cash Even Bigger Bananas Jackpot King. The familiarity of vibrant colours and symbols of the jungle are accompanied by a charming soundtrack and a tropical forest full of features, improving on its predecessor’s reel set with a massive 4,096 ways to win.
3 Oaks Gaming, has launched 3 Hot Chillies: Hold and Win, a flaming hot title centred on three powerful modifiers that delivers an even spicier Hold and Win bonus round. Users are transported to the heat of the afternoon sun in this 5×3 slot with a trio of new features – Double Reels, Ultra Multiplier and Extra Respin – to be triggered during the classic Hold and Win game.
In preparation for the upcoming Mexican Day of the Dead (Día de Los Muertos) celebration, Hölle Games has gone live with their own fun and spooky slot, “Los Mariachis Muertos”, and with Halloween also just around the corner, the slot release is very much fitting to the season. In keeping with the theme, this 5×3 and 20 payline slot features Mariachi Calacas, Candles and Flowers along with a high paying scatter of a Skull (Calavera).
AvatarUX is gearing up for the spookiest time of year in its latest launch, Witchy Poppins™. The title sees the return of the hugely popular, award-winning PopWins™ mechanic. The 5×3, pays both way slot sees a coven of witches fill the reels, with all successful combinations removed from the reels, and ‘popped’ to increase the reel height by one. This is repeated until no more wins are possible, with the matrix able to grow up to six reels high.
Evoplay invites players on a haunting Halloween journey in its latest release, Pumpkin Master. In this spine-tingling title, the spirits of Halloween await to dish out hidden treasures to players who are prepared for the fright of their lives. As players embark on a voyage through mysterious locations, pumpkins magically appear with spooky surprises, including a captivating Free Rounds game that can unlock further winnings on this electrifying instant game.
Amusnet has released its latest slot, Dancing Dead. With its 11 captivating symbols and enchanting music, this game is set to become an instant favourite among players. The thrill never ends and the fun never dies in Dancing Dead. Amusnet’s new slot is packed with special features designed to keep players engaged and entertained. Turn ordinary spins into extraordinary wins with the Expanding Wild symbol.
MGA Games, a leading content provider for the iGaming industry, continues to demonstrate that innovation and differentiation are two of its fundamental pillars, with the launch of Far West Mania, its latest Megaways production that incorporates new functionalities and expands the “Hits 2023 by MGA Games” collection.
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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