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Week 49/2023 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
Nailed It! Games, has launched Cosmic Coins, a slot that will see players utilising the Epic Strike mechanic to climb an incrementally increasing prize ladder. Played across 5×3 reels and 20 paylines, the slot pays homage to AWP machines of the past with symbols depicting a variety of sevens, bars and fruit icons. These are joined by wilds that substitute for all base game symbols, making it easier for players to form a win.
Amusnet has released its new 7&Crystals video slot, which offers players an excellent gaming experience. The three-reel, five-payline game is packed with rich symbols that will align in various rewarding combinations, unlocking exciting prizes. With beautiful graphics and captivating animations, these glistening gems come to life and ensure endless entertainment.
Evoplay is ready to exhibit the ultimate showdown in its latest release The Belt of Champion, with multiple features and modifiers adding to the excitement. The combat title, set in an octagon and featuring fierce contenders, comes with random wild symbols that are exhibited during the title’s Wild Time feature, which can be activated in any game round. Up to 20 wild symbols can appear on the reels during the feature, boosting further chances for a knockout blow.
Reflex Gaming and Yggdrasil Gaming, a leading iGaming publisher, have come together to unearth the enigmas of ancient Egypt in their latest release, Secret of Anubis DoubleMax. An adaptation of Reflex Gaming’s popular land-based game, this interactive 5×3 reel slot revolves around Anubis, the Egyptian god of the afterlife. The title features a Pop and Drop cascade mechanic, with one or more wild symbols added before the other symbols drop down.
After successfully climbing the corporate ladder in the previous release, ‘Nine to Five’, Nolimit City is now set to take a little trip into the surreal and soak in the Christmas spirit, with their latest Christmas-themed release – Jingle Balls! The trailblazing provider’s latest slot is a humorous reimagining of their controversial 2022 hit, Remember Gulag – now taking on a much more comical approach, with the slot set around Santa’s workshop in a snowy winter wonderland.
The festive period is almost upon us and that can only mean one thing; popular software provider Swintt’s Premium slot line-up is getting ready to give players an extra dose of holiday cheer with the addition of a brand-new Christmas-themed release in Santa’s Pots and Pearls. Being the latest title in the studio’s popular SwinttPremium line-up, Santa’s Pots and Pearls features classic sounds and symbols players will recognise from traditional land-based slots, only this time the icons come with a festive twist as candles, mistletoe, bells and jolly St Nick all add to the atmosphere.
Thunderkick is turning up the heat and daring players to brave Hellapeños, its scorching new release. Set in the fiery depths of hell itself, players are transported to a glowing red bar where spicy cocktails and red-hot wins are being served up. The game presents a unique 3-3-4-4-4 reel formation, with symbols including bottles, card ranks and a devilish dog needing to land in left-to-right sequences with no gaps to award a win.
BF Games is celebrating the launch of a new jackpot mechanic in its cyberpunk-inspired release Megacity. Zap!Pots makes its debut in the electrifying new slot, paving the way for mega wins. The Zap! symbols unlock the game’s bonus round, with up to x2,000 jackpot awarded either through collecting enough Zap! icons during base game or by unlocking levels in the Free Games.
Wazdan, the innovative games provider, unravels the secrets of the tome in its latest slot release Book of Faith. Taking its inspiration from RPG-style games, Book of Faith boasts a dusky backdrop to add to the mysterious atmosphere, sitting behind the title’s 5×3 reel grid. The game sees the return of the Collector symbol, which amasses value from jackpot and bonus symbols.
Play’n GO have awakened an ancient predator for feeding time in Mega Don Feeding Frenzy, a new online slot packed with ferocious features. This huge, legendary shark returned to the depths to rest after his last appearance on the reels. But now, he is back and he’s hungrier than ever. Players will get a front row seat to witness the awesome power of the Mega Don and his chums and will spin 5×4 online slot to create winning combinations of symbols across the reels.
Just in time for the festive and festival season, Tom Horn Gaming brings to life a popular Joker figure in its new, glitzy game, 81 Joker X. Aside from the mischievous Joker, this classic game showcases an array of colourful gems and crystals that clearly resemble iconic card suit symbols such as hearts, spades or clubs. This time, however, they take on a more classy, crystaline look to fit the overall elegance and grandeur of 81 Joker X.
Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has served up another sweet treat in Candy Jar Clusters. Set in a confectionery-coated landscape, the new online Slot presents players with a 7×7 grid featuring cupcakes, macarons, fruits, and other sugar symbols. Winning clusters form when six or more of these symbols connect vertically or horizontally, with a tumble mechanic then removing the combinations from play and replacing them with new symbols from above.
ESA Gaming, has heralded the start of a new era with the launch of its first ever video slot, 12 Deadly Spins. The 5×6 title is set in a spooky graveyard with a distinct Mexican twinge, with sombrero-wearing skulls, maracas, and La Catrina all filling the reels. During every spin, if a wild lands on the reels, it leaves a frame. On the 12th spin, all frames on the reelset will display the same random symbol, potentially leading to huge wins.
Armadillo Studios is proud to announce the festive return of its beloved Christmas-themed slot, Armadillo Does Christmas with big win potential, a unique snowy Trail Bonus and much more! The festive season is in full swing and our Armadillo mascot is back in this delightful 5×4, high volatility slot. Join him in his Christmas costume as he spreads cheer and aims to reward players with the biggest presents possible.
Blueprint Gaming’s halls are decked with nets and buoys this holiday season with the release of its latest slot, the feature rich Fishin’ Frenzy Christmas. The popular series returns for a festive instalment with the familiar 5×3 board complemented by a chilly winter backdrop and Christmas attire for its colourful characters to provide a twist on the gameplay experience players have come to expect.
Playson, the fast-growing digital entertainment supplier, has launched its latest Scatter Pays title, Jelly Valley, which is packed with fun animations and engaging features. Bursting with colour, this 6×5 slot takes players to a whimsical land full of rainbows and treats. The easy-to-understand gameplay sees a win granted when eight or more matching symbols land on the reels during any spin.
Battles between gladiators and lions can lead to big wins in the latest ‘Powered by OneTouch’ release, Colosseum Clash, with sticky wilds and multipliers adding to the excitement. Set against a backdrop of the famous Roman battleground, the title’s immersive graphics paired with numerous features provide engaging gameplay where combat is key to victory.
Gaming Realms, a leading provider of mobile-focused gaming content, is empowering players to make a variety of game-altering decisions in its festive-themed title Slingo Elf Blitz. Upon starting each round, a ‘Pick Your Elf’ feature will trigger, allowing players to choose one of three different racers who will travel around the track awarding a variety of cash and jackpot prizes. Each elf boasts a different volatility rating, win multiplier and jackpot size, allowing users to enjoy the game in numerous different ways whilst increasing replayability.
As the end of the year approaches, the casino software provider Endorphina announced the release of another unique title on 7th December – Hot Puzzle where it’s not just the girls that are hot, it’s the prizes as well! By adding this slot to its already rich and diverse game portfolio, Endorphina plans to strengthen its strong position in the iGaming world, as well as further expand its audience of slot game enthusiasts. Hot Puzzle is a 5-reel, 4-row slot with alluring fruits, captivating graphics, and enchantingly beautiful ladies appearing on the screen!
Reel Fox, a new Premium Series slot from Berlin start-up Hölle Games, is now live. This is the latest edition in the Reel franchise, following Reel Wolf and Reel Tiger. While the clever Fox may be a less fearsome animal, he’s no less rewarding, offering a whopping 10,000x prize payout. The 5×3, 25 payline game has a simple proposition to win – simply fill all the cash symbols in the feature (Hold & Win) round for 10,000 times your stake. Fur real!
BGaming is set to spread Christmas cheer with a Santa’s sack full of new slots. It’s four festive releases, Gift X, Slot Machine X-mas Edition, Ice Scratch and Gemza X-Mas Edition, promise continued thrills throughout December.
Stakelogic is here to brighten up the festive period with Wild Wild Bass 2 Xmas Special. Our hugely popular Wild Wild Bass 2 slot has been given a Christmas makeover packed with frosty visuals, insane bonuses and massive wins. Cast your line into a frosty lake and hit the spin button to start catching those wins. This fishing expedition takes place over a six-reel grid with 2,304 pay ways.
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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