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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.
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
PG Soft has released Three Crazy Piggies slot, a modern twist on the classic fable that sees the tables turned on the cunning grey wolf. Three Crazy Piggies is a 5-reel (3 rows in reel 3, 4 rows in reels 1, 2, 4 and 5) video slot starring symbol transformations and x10 multiplier. A rocking soundtrack builds the atmosphere in Everloom Forest, as the youngest brother’s stone house is challenged to stand against the wolf’s might.
Get set for a party in the USA as Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content unveils its latest release, Quackin’ Reels. This 3×3 slot is populated by birds who are enjoying life at a backyard party in true American style! Quackin’ Reels’ cast ofcolourful characters enhances the feature-filled gameplay which can potentially see players win a maximum of 8,850x their stake.
Stakelogic invites players to enjoy the thrill of the Super Wheel™ once again with the launch of the Big Cash Super Wheel™ slot. From the moment Big Cash Super Wheel™ loads up, it is clear this isn’t your typical online slot. The title puts a unique spin on the standard game grid, using a 2x3x4x5x6 reel shape with a connected ways win system to captivate audiences, while also offering wins of up to 5,000x their stake.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. in partnership with William Hill announces the launch of William Hill Vegas Gold Cash Freespins™. This bespoke game combines renowned William Hill Vegas imagery with the engaging mechanics of Inspired’s popular Gold Cash Freespins theme.
Nolimit City is back behind bars with San Quentin 2: Death Row. It’s been nearly 4 years since the OG San Quentin xWays® escaped into the world, and the fans have been hungry for more ever since. Well, the wait is over. It’s time to do hard time… again.
Thunderkick has launched The Gunman of Goldwood, the latest addition to its distinctive product portfolio that places players at the heart of a duel on the American frontier. The titular Gunman is the game’s highest-paying symbol, surrounded by revolvers, knives, and whiskey bottles.
Players can expect ghosts, ghouls and big wins in Boo, the frightening new slot from Big Time Gaming set to hit operator game lobbies in time for Halloween. Only the bravest of players will dare to gather around as the reels spin amidst the haunting air, conjuring excitement with every ghostly apparition. Spines will tingle as each winning symbol triggers a hair-raising reaction that promises to put players on the edge of their seats.
Everygame Casino‘s new Clue Chronicles: Mirror Mansion is a high-stakes whodunit with a Reel Copy feature and a choice of up to four modes for its Free Games bonus round. In the new Clue Chronicles: Mirror Mansion, players enter the world of candlesticks, daggers, and clues to solve the mystery of Mirror Mansion and spin their way to stacks of cash.
Play’n GO dares players to brave the inferno and uncover untold treasures in the newest slot adventure, Kingdom Below. Set in the blistering heart of Hell, Kingdom Below challenges players to join Ignis, the fearsome ruler of the underworld, in a quest for mystery prizes and hidden treasures. In this treacherous 5×4 grid slot, the line between danger and reward blurs, offering thrill-seekers a chance to face the flames and emerge victorious with the spoils of the inferno.
Spinomenal has enhanced its Wildlife Slot Series with the release of Buffalo Rampage Hold & Hit. This latest title from Spinomenal is set across a vast landscape that stretches along a rugged tapestry of towering mountains and sweeping plains. The medium symbols include an Eagle, Black Bear, Wolf, and Big Cat. A powerful Buffalo represents the Wild and three or more pay when followed by a free spin or a bonus symbol. The Wild substitutes for any symbol except free spins and bonus symbols.
Evoplay is taking players to the Colosseum in its new slot Chained Fighters, where wilds unlock the key to big wins. With a backdrop of Ancient Rome, the 5×4 slot sees wilds land in stacks of up to four per reel to boost reward potential in the base game whilst multi-coloured gladiators make up the high-paying symbols.
Booming Games’ latest slot title sets the gold standard with its gilded gameplay and shimmering big win potential. Gold Gold Gold 5000 is the follow-up to the hugely popular Gold Gold Gold, but with an even bigger max win potential. Gold Gold Gold 5000 is set across five reels and three rows with 20 paylines active in the base game.
Playson marks the eagerly anticipated return of its iconic jester in Pink Joker: Hold and Win, offering a host of in-game jackpots, a special Pile of Gold feature and a lavish Bonus Game offering Stacked Multipliers. Donning a deep pink outfit in Playson’s refreshing take on its player-favourite Hold and Win series, the joker unleashes a thrilling adventure on the 3×3 matrix, accompanied by a feast of classic fruit, electric and jackpot-style coin symbols.
Blueprint Gaming’s player-favourite gorilla marks his comeback in style through the company’s latest release King Kong Cash™: Even Bigger Bananas 2, offering slot enthusiasts a host of new features to explore. The 4,096 ways to win slot sees the notorious Kong take centre stage on the 6×4 grid, accompanied by fellow jungle inhabitants and a series of specially themed-bonus icons.
CryptoSlots proudly announces the launch of its latest title, Spartan Conquest, inspired by the heroic Spartan warriors of Ancient Greece. This cutting-edge Mega Matrix 5×4 video slot with 28 paylines is the first on CryptoSlots to introduce Colossal Symbols. Players can take advantage of enticing deposit bonuses until October 4. In Spartan Conquest, players can embark on a journey through ancient battlefields, where epic symbols such as war elephants, Spartan helmets, shields and crossed swords populate the reels.
The new release from MGA Games will take players to the top of Mount Olympus to accompany the mighty Zeus, king of the gods. This new 5×3 game with 25 prize lines also features an epic soundtrack that will immerse the player in a divine atmosphere as the reels spin and fortune is unleashed. The themed symbols on the reels are inspired by the myths of classical Greece.
TaDa Gaming is dishing out the treats with new release Lucky Doggy. Wilds, Scatters, Multipliers and generous Free Spins are further enhanced with a superb bonus game in this six rows, five reels, 50 fixed paylines slot. There are two Scatters in Lucky Doggy. The Bonus Scatter can only appear on reels two and three and the Gamble Scatter on reel four.
Would you dare to summon the most terrifying of Egyptian plagues? That is exactly what’s being asked of players in Fantasma Games’ latest blockbuster slot, Shadow Summoner Egypt, already showing outstanding player engagement KPIs from its initial limited market release. Shadow Summoner Egypt is scheduled for general market release in the very near future.
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Paul Gauselmann steps down from the group’s executive management / Michael Gauselmann assumes the roles of Chairman of the Supervisory Board and the Board of Directors of the Gauselmann Family Foundation / Lars Felderhoff is appointed new Chairman of the Management Board
A new chapter is dawning for the Merkur Group as company founder Paul Gauselmann is set to retire as Management Board Chairman on 1 October, stepping back from the company’s executive leadership. For 67 years, he has shaped the destiny of the group, transforming a part-time one-man business into an internationally acclaimed group of companies with total sales revenues of around 4 billion euros and external sales revenues of over 2.7 billion euros. “I have consistently devoted my energy to the company’s welfare, and at the same time to the benefit of our approximately 15,000 employees,” he stated. “Now the time has come to entrust my life’s work to the younger generation,” explains Paul Gauselmann. Lars Felderhoff, 48, CFO of the Merkur Group, will assume the role of Chairman. He will be supported by Jürgen Stühmeyer (64), Management Board member with responsibility for sales, and Manfred Stoffers (70), Management Board member with responsibility for marketing, communications and political affairs, as vice-chairs. “I am delighted that this trio is taking over the helm. They are outstanding leaders with a deep understanding of the company,” adds Paul Gauselmann, who will continue his association with the company as a member of the Gauselmann Family Foundation.
A generational shift is also taking place on another level: Michael Gauselmann (68) is set to assume the role of Chairman of the Supervisory Board from Manfred Grünewald (89) on 1 October. He will also succeed Paul Gauselmann as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Gauselmann Family Foundation. As the sole shareholder of the group, the Foundation is the hub for all fundamental strategic decisions. “I am thrilled that my son Michael is embracing this important responsibility and will contribute his international experience to our company,” states Paul Gauselmann. Michael Gauselmann, a business administration graduate, joined the group in 1982 and worked across all business segments. He advanced internationalisation by establishing the subsidiary Atronic in 1993, overseeing all foreign operations. For a decade, he served as Vice-Chairman of the Management Board before becoming Co-Chairman of the Group Management Board, sharing responsibilities with Paul Gauselmann from 2004 to 2012. From 2013, he was involved in the then Gauselmann Family Council and, from 2016, in the Gauselmann Family Foundation.
Lars Felderhoff will assume responsibility for executive management as the new Group Chairman. He has overseen the finances and organisation of the Merkur Group since 2018. He started his career in 2000 at the subsidiary Atronic. From 2007 to 2011, he expanded his expertise at the gaming group GTech (now IGT) and at Metro Cash & Carry International, a wholesale group. Felderhoff rejoined Merkur in 2011 as the Commercial Director of the adp Merkur subsidiary. In that capacity, he was in charge of commercial operations for the Merkur business segment, encompassing over 40 companies both in Germany and internationally. As a native of Rahden, he has close ties to the region and understands the roots of the corporate group. “The challenge is immense, and naturally, we will not be able to fill the shoes of an entrepreneur like Paul Gauselmann one-to-one. However, the company is robust and agile enough to continue setting new benchmarks in the future.”
He is assisted by the Management Board’s Vice-Chairs, Jürgen Stühmeyer and Manfred Stoffers. Stühmeyer, who hails from Minden, has dedicated 37 years to the Eastern-Westphalian company, starting as a trainee in 1987 and progressively advancing through the ranks. In his function as the Management Board member responsible for sales, he has directed the strategic orientation and commercial success of the entire Merkur pillar since 2007. Manfred Stoffers joined the company in 2011 as a consultant to the Chairman of Gauselmann AG, and was appointed Management Board member responsible for Marketing, Communications and Political Affairs in 2015.
Paul Gauselmann expressed great satisfaction with the top-level personnel changes, stating, “Reorganising the company by the time I turn 90 has been my wish for some time. We have accomplished this very well and are ideally positioned for the future, particularly as my son Michael, both a member of the Gauselmann family and an experienced entrepreneur, will continue to be involved in the most critical decisions.”
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GameplAI is harnessing the gains in automation seen in other tech sectors and bringing them to the sports betting industry, with more accurate pricing and automation which reduces the manual overhead of risk-management for trading teams. Its growing group of partners are benefiting from a series of never-before-seen, player-focused markets that engage fans both pre-game and in-play.
Gaming Americas caught up with their Co-Founder, Graham Savage, the man at the helm of a company on the road to becoming the premium supplier of automated and quantitative-driven sports solutions for the sector.
After GameplAI’s defining Q1 raise earlier this year, how have you been deploying the funds?
There are two core priorities for the deployment of our capital. The first is the expansion of our team. We have already doubled the size of the team since January and we are still looking to hire additional technology and sports-modelling expertise. The second strand is a focus on licensing. Given the global footprint of our expanding customer base, we are actively pursuing licences in multiple U.S. states in addition to emerging LatAm regions such as Peru and Argentina.
What does adding Marco Blume as an investor do for the company?
Marco provides fantastic insight and context in terms of what is most important to operators when assessing third-party products. Under his tenure, Pinnacle became a global leader in terms of sports product and pricing and this is the equivalent position that we are keen to assume within the suppliers’ sphere.
How do you see the supply market changing in the year ahead?
We see a strong emphasis being placed by operators on both in-play and props products. We feel this will be a dual responsibility to solve, with the onus being on companies like ourselves to create innovative products bolstered by compelling and accurate pricing, whilst our B2C partners will prioritise delivering intuitive and engaging front end UI to further embellish the product experience.
How were the Euros/Copa America for you and your recent operator deals?
We used both tournaments as a test bed. Betano, the premium online sports betting and gaming brand, launched a segment of the football player props product that we have developed in conjunction with Opta data. These markets proved to be hugely popular and we will roll out our extensive football props solution with Betano over the coming weeks.
In parallel, we launched a proof of concept of our football narrator product with a leading UK operator, which generates contextual markets in-play, relative to the most recent game state. These markets were really well-received by UK-based customers and we will look to broaden the scope of that collaboration, now that the domestic season has resumed.
What are the opportunities for GameplAI right now in the medium to long-term?
We have been very fortunate with the stature of partners with whom we are working. Their respective product and trading teams have been a fantastic support and resource for us – and working with people of that calibre will only serve to further enhance the quality of our product offering.
Broadening our international footprint is also hugely exciting and by the end of year we will be live with market-leading partners across three separate continents, which represents incredible progress in 12 months. We are hugely enthused at the prospects ahead and firmly believe GameplAI will be at the forefront of driving new product innovation in sports in 2025 and beyond.
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