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Week 2/2024 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
Pragmatic Play, is set to release the hounds in The Big Dawgs. In this canine-inspired Slot with 2,304 ways to win, a litter of dog and object symbols can create winning combinations from left to right, top to bottom, anywhere on the 5×5 grid. These symbols are then removed from play, potentially leading to tumble wins as remaining symbols fall to the bottom of the screen.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its January line-up of online and mobile slots: 7’s Of Luck™ and Big Bonus Booster™. Offering players the luck of the Irish is 7’s Of Luck, a 5×4 reel, 40 win-line slot. With its crisp backdrop of rolling green hills, blue skies, lakes and rainbows, 7’s Of Luck is an Irish-themed version of Inspired’s popular slot, Burn 7s Burn™. Taking players on an exhilarating journey to big wins is Big Bonus Booster, a descendent of Inspired’s hit title, Big Bonus™. With a dazzling new look and an innovative twist on the brand’s classic game mechanics, Big Bonus Booster includes a new Boost symbol and an extended Boost Trail.
Having seriously upgraded its exciting catalogue of Premium releases throughout 2023, popular software provider, Swintt, is seeking to maintain that momentum going into the New Year as it prepares to dazzle players with its sparkling new slot, Big Max Diamonds and Wilds. Being both a SwinttPremium game and a new entry into the “Big Max” series of slots, players will find plenty of familiar features and design elements spread across the five reels and 30 fixed paylines of Big Max Diamonds and Wilds
Yggdrasil and YG Masters partner Peter & Sons have come together for their coldest combination yet in the first release for the year, Frozen Age, featuring supersized symbols for boosted win potential. The 6×6 title sees a collection of ice-age creatures inhabiting the reels, with Monster Blocks available on any spin, ranging from 2×2 to 6×6 in size. In addition, these can become synced, transforming all Monster Blocks into matching icons.
Relax Gaming, has kick-started the year with another engaging release, Bill & Coin. Led by two memorable money-themed mascots, Bill and Coin, players can win up to 10,000x their stake via three lucrative features that can be picked when three bonus symbols land; Coin Track, Multiplier Ladder and Sure Win. Coin Track starts with four coins on a coin track that surrounds the game reels.
After a wildly successful 2023 that brought a wide range of fantastic releases including its latest hit feature, Action Spins, Nolimit City is ready to dive headfirst into the new year with renewed vigour and a determination to disrupt the world of slots. Its latest release, Devil’s Crossroad, only sets the scene for what’s to come. Devil’s Crossroad is a unique fusion of the experimental crosslink-ways setup seen in 2023’s Gluttony and the classic 3-2-1 collector bonus found in popular titles like Fire in the Hole, Dead Canary and Whacked.
Games Global and PearFiction Studios™ are starting 2024 by transporting prize-hungry players to the African Wilderness in 7,776 ways to win release 3 Lucky Hippos™. Epitomising the unique style of game that players have become accustomed to from PearFiction Studios™, this vibrant safari-themed slot is set in front of a background of lush grasslands, acacia trees, and sprawling mountain ranges, presenting a colourful view of Africa.
Belatra Games has hit the mark again with its newest title, Axe of Fortune. This medieval slot saga is inspired by legendary Norse characters that make up symbols including tankards, shieldmaidens and wooden ronds. A brooding soundtrack helps to create an absorbing atmosphere on the reels that are set against a 5×3 layout.
GAMOMAT is celebrating the New Year with the release of Book of Elements: Burning Ice. This hot new title has 20 paylines, a 6×4 design and invites players to the imposing Crystalshore. Here the young frost mage Kiana Bluespyre lives with her ice phoenix Avala while she studies to become a master of the elements.
Apparat Gaming, the developer of slots that are distinctly German, is promising juicy wins with the latest slot to leave its production line, Sticky Star Fruits. As the name suggests, this game is all about fruit and especially the most exotic in the world of juicy delights, the Stick Star Fruit which helps in landing explosive win combinations to hit the max win potential of 4,500x. Players must savour the flavour in this 5×3 reel, 10 payline slot bursting with Free Spins, Sticky Wilds and much, much more.
Wizard Games is exploring a forest filled with enchanted animals in latest launch Golden Elk. The 5×3, 50 payline slot is set in a mystical wonderland, with harmony at its heart, where a Golden Elk offers its wisdom and wealth to all that encounter it. Golden Elk offers both a respins and free spins mode, with the free spins triggered when three or more scatters land on the reels.
Join Bao Yun on his quest to retrieve the lost treasures of his ancestors in Play’n GO’s latest animal slot, Pandastic Adventure. In this dynamic 5×3 online slot, players will join Bao Yun on his quest to uncover lost treasure. With a gold talisman passed down through generations – it’s up to players to aid him on his quest to the magical temple. As this is a Play’n GO animal slot inspired by the East, be sure to expect lush backdrops, immersive features and charming gameplay.
Blueprint Gaming’s popular folklore game series returns with the addition of in-game jackpots and a powerful collector feature in its latest instalment, Luck O’ The Irish Fortune Play 3. The familiar 5×4 reel game board now features four fixed cashpots that can be claimed alongside classic cash prizes during the title’s Money Spins round, providing a fresh experience to the existing gameplay that is already hugely popular with players.
Spinomenal is giving slot players a chance to get their teeth into its latest hit, Dracula Unleashed. Spinomenal’s Vampire inspired release features two Wild high symbols, a red orb and Dracula himself. These Wilds will count for any symbol aside from free spins and the bonus symbol. Five Wild symbols on a winning line will multiply the bet line by x1000. An added element within the main game is the countdown wild. If any of these symbols are on the screen once the reel stops, then the game will launch the respin mode.
Reflex Gaming is teaming up with Yggdrasil, a leading iGaming publisher, once again to deliver a high volatility twist on the classic slot experience in their latest release, Sidewinder DoubleMax. Combining a nostalgic, classic fruit theme with Yggdrasil’s innovative Game Engagement Mechanic (GEM), Sidewinder DoubleMax has five reels and 20 paylines and offers a max win of 5,000x.
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Altenar unveils slice market functionality to enhance betting precision

Leading sportsbook provider boosts flexibility and variety of betting options available through latest feature
Altenar, a leading sports betting and iGaming technology provider, has added slice markets to its award-winning sportsbook, allowing operators to create an intuitive betting experience through segmented market views.
The feature allows operators to display a focused selection of betting options by creating filtered versions of existing markets. Selective lines or excluding certain selection options gives the end user a more personalised and streamlined view, based on their betting styles and preferences.
As part of Altenar’s continued investment in its sportsbook offering, this latest enhancement offers higher flexibility for operators to deliver a unique and tailored product that helps the bettor find their preferred bet types as quickly as possible.
Dinos Doxiadis, Director of Product – Sportsbook and Data at Altenar, said: “Through the introduction of slice markets, operator partners can now deliver a more focused and relevant user experience, which will help bettors engage faster and in a more meaningful way with the markets they care about.
“This is another step forward in our commitment to helping build high-performance sportsbook solutions to boost operators’ retention rates and differentiate them in a competitive vertical.”
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SPAYZ.io updates its Open Banking solution in response to mounting demand

SPAYZ.io, a global provider of advanced payment technologies, showcased its latest innovations at iFX Cyprus 2025, one of the leading gatherings for the fintech and trading community. A major highlight was the company’s update on its Open Banking solution, currently in active development and designed to meet the growing demands of modern financial ecosystems.
Over the course of the two-day event, SPAYZ.io’s team of payment experts held more than 55 business meetings with new and existing clients and partners. These interactions provided valuable insight into evolving market needs, particularly a surge in demand for Open Banking capabilities.
“This is more than just a feature launch, it’s a new foundation for how money moves,” said Yana, Sales Manager at SPAYZ.io. “Our Open Banking platform is being created to meet the real demands of our clients and partners. We’re in constant dialogue with them, understanding their needs and building a platform that directly responds to those expectations.”
The upcoming Open Banking solution will provide seamless, compliant, and customizable connectivity between financial institutions, banks, and service providers , reflecting SPAYZ.io’s commitment to innovation and practical, scalable infrastructure.
This year’s iFX Cyprus also highlighted broader industry trends, with a particularly strong presence from payment providers. Forex firms showed heightened interest in solutions tailored to East Asia, including Japan and the Republic of Korea. SPAYZ.io is already a recognized leader in this region and continues to expand its offerings to meet increasing client demand.
“The conversations we had at iFX Cyprus were invaluable,” Yana continued. “Direct engagement with our partners ensures our solutions address real-world challenges, especially in high-demand markets like Japan and South Korea.”
With a rapidly expanding presence across Europe, Asia, and Africa, SPAYZ.io is on a mission to empower businesses with access to market-leading payment services. Its vision focuses on enabling clients to scale quickly and compliantly across both established and emerging markets.
“We’re excited to see such strong momentum around the future of payments,” Yana concluded. “As highlighted at iFX, demand for compliance-ready, secure, and scalable solutions is only increasing — and SPAYZ.io is well-positioned to lead the way, with some major milestones on the horizon.”
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Rise & Hustle launches tap-to-earn street game platform in Nigeria with real-world rewards

Rise & Hustle, Africa’s next-gen tap-to-earn gaming operator, has launched its reward-based mobile street game series in the Nigerian market. Running on its proprietary platform, Rise & Hustle gives players the opportunity to rise from Hustler to Kingpin, earning Bucks during the grind to unlock real-world rewards.
Created for Africa’s mobile-first generation, Rise & Hustle enables taps and achievements to be redeemed for mobile airtime, tangible rewards & Rise Tokens – all without spending a cent. The portfolio of free-to-play games and lottery products is designed in-house, giving Rise & Hustle the ability to deliver energetic and competitive experiences that appeal to players.
The company was co-founded by Anthony Broadhurst, a key player in Africa’s gaming and crypto world, and Josh Jones, an experienced iGaming entrepreneur with a stellar record of building successful platforms.
Rise Tokens are crypto-backed rewards on the Binance Smart Chain and power a real economy that rewards loyalty. Squads and community are central to gameplay with leaderboards, status, and real-time tournaments making each session count.
Embracing AI technology, local partnerships, and sharp design, Rise & Hustle is on the path to becoming Africa’s most culturally relevant gaming operator. A full Real Money Gaming offering is due for launch imminently.
Beyond Nigeria, expansion plans include Kenya and Ghana, with launches scheduled for completion by the close of 2025. As Rise & Hustle scales, it will strengthen collaborations with mobile networks, pioneering brands, and influencers to accelerate mass adoption. With its bold brand, crypto-powered rewards, and laser focus on mobile-first entertainment, Rise & Hustle’s platform is the future.
Rise & Hustle CEO and co-founder Josh Jones commented: “Rise & Hustle is flipping the script on how value is created for an entire generation’s time and talent spent on mobile games. We’re here to turn everyday entertainment into real-world rewards. This isn’t just a game – we’re building a cultural movement where players grind together to reach the top through ambition and hustle.”
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